JP5560482B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game table represented by a ball game machine (pachinko machine) and a spinning machine (slot machine).

  Conventionally, as a game stand, there are obstacles that change the direction of the fall of the game ball in the game area of the game board, a winning opening, a starting opening, a variable winning opening, etc. that can be used for winning the game ball. When the player wins, the reels are rotated by turning on the start lever by inserting a ball game machine (pachinko machine) or a medal (game medium) that gives the player benefits such as paying out the award ball, When the winning combination is determined internally by internal lottery and the reel is stopped by operating the stop button, the winning combination is displayed when a combination of symbols determined in advance according to the internal determination is displayed on the symbol display window. In addition, a spinning machine (slot machine) or the like that gives a player a privilege such as paying out a specified number of medals when a medal is awarded is known.

  In these game machines, various effects are performed in order to improve the interest of the game (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

  In addition, in such a gaming table, personal setting information is acquired from the outside, and various tasks (for example, missions) are provided in a game performed in a state where the acquired personal setting information is stored. Some achievements are rewarded for accomplishment by some achievement.

On the other hand, some game tables give a predetermined penalty to a player based on the fact that a predetermined prohibited gaming act has been performed.
By the way, at a game stand installed in a game store, a number of players are switched in one day to play a game. Although it may be permitted from the viewpoint of game promotion, etc., that the achievement achievement profit is granted to a player who is different from the achievement achievement person, but a penalty is given to a player who does not perform prohibited gaming acts It is necessary to prevent this because it reduces the willingness to play.

JP 2008-200302 A Japanese Patent No. 4368929

  The conventional game stand has room for improvement in the way of giving points as a profit to achieve the task.

In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine having a feature in how to give points .

The game stand of the present invention that solves the above-mentioned object is
An accepting means capable of accepting at least one input of a plurality of passwords;
Storage means capable of storing at least points;
A gaming table with a,
The game table is a slot machine or a pachinko machine,
At least one of the plurality of passwords is a first password,
The storage means is capable of storing at least the first amount of points (hereinafter referred to as “first amount of points”) when the first condition is satisfied,
The storage means is capable of storing at least the second amount of points (hereinafter referred to as “second amount of points”) when the second condition is satisfied,
The storage means is capable of storing at least a third amount of the points (hereinafter referred to as “third amount of points”) when a third condition is satisfied,
The first condition is a condition that may be satisfied when the accepting unit accepts the input of the first password,
The second condition is a predetermined point grant condition,
The second condition is a condition that may be satisfied when the first amount of points is stored in the storage means.
The second quantity point is a point obtained by adding a fourth quantity of the point (hereinafter referred to as a “fourth quantity point”) to the first quantity point.
The third condition is a predetermined point stripping condition,
The third condition is a condition that may be satisfied when the second amount of points is stored in the storage means,
The point of the third quantity is a point obtained by subtracting the point of the fifth quantity (hereinafter referred to as “point of the fifth quantity”) from the point of the second quantity.
The fifth quantity point is a point greater than the fourth quantity point.
It is characterized by that.

According to the present onset bright, it is possible to realize a gaming table that has a feature in the way of giving points.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 from the back side. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board 200 from the front side (player side). The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. (A) shows an example of a special symbol stop symbol, (b) shows an example of a decorative symbol, and (c) shows an example of an ordinary stop symbol. It is. (A) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main process, (b) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interruption process. It is a table | surface which shows the specification of the pachinko machine 100 (game table A) of this embodiment, and the specification of another kind of pachinko machine (game table B). (A) is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs, (b) is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of the 1st sub control part 400, (c) is 5 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400. It is a figure for demonstrating an original mode. (A) is a figure which shows the operation key unit 190 shown in FIG. 1, (i) is a figure which shows the screen displayed on the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 when "member registration" is selected, (Ii) is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 when “input password” is selected. (I) is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 when “2D code issuance” is selected, and (ii) is a decorative symbol when “data clear” is selected. It is a figure which shows the screen displayed on the display apparatus 208, (iii) is a figure which shows the screen displayed on the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 when "end" is selected. (A) is a figure which shows the table | surface which put together the mission prepared for the pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment, (b) shows the mission achievement status table memorize | stored in RAM408 of the 1st lucky controller 400. FIG. It is a figure which shows the table | surface which put together the customization which can be performed with the pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the customization related page prepared for the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an original mode control process (step S321). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a penalty control process (step S323). It is a figure which shows the flow of a server control process. It is a figure which shows the example which erase | eliminates the profit obtained after starting an original mode as a penalty until a penalty is provided. It is a figure which shows the example which erases also the profit obtained before the original mode input as a penalty. It is a figure which shows the example which includes the information for penalty in the two-dimensional code issued at the time of the game end as a penalty. FIG. 10 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 9 viewed from the front side (player side). FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a flow of penalty control processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 provided in the slot machine 900 illustrated in FIG. 21. It is a figure which shows the flow of the penalty control process in the example from which the content of the penalty given by the setting availability (setting / non-setting) of an original mode differs.

Hereinafter, a gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine 100 or a spinning machine such as a slot machine) according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[Embodiment 1]
<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side).

  The pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface (player side).

  The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop.

  The main body 104 is a door member that is provided inside the outer frame 102, has a locking function, and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. . The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside. A store clerk at the store (amusement store) in which the pachinko machine 100 is installed can open and close the main body 104 and is provided with a main body opening sensor 1041 for detecting that the main body 104 is opened.

  The front frame door 106 has a locking function and is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 via a hinge portion 112 so as to be openable and closable. Is a door member having an opening 116. The store clerk of the amusement store can also open and close the front frame door 106, and a front frame door sensor 1061 for detecting that the front frame door 106 is opened is also provided. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening 116, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A space in which the game area 124 is provided is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200. In the present embodiment, an LED having a light source is also referred to as a lamp.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a locking function and be openable and closable. The door 108 with the ball storage tray is opened by pressing an opening lever 1081 that can be operated with the front frame door 106 opened. Further, a door sensor with ball storage tray 1082 for detecting that the door with ball storage tray 108 is opened is also provided. The ball storage tray-equipped door 108 is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and an upper plate 126 provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 110. A lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 132 that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 128 to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box) by operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 110 by operation of the player The ball launching handle 134 for launching into the game area 124, the effect button 136 for changing the effect mode of the various effect devices 206 (see FIG. 2) by the operation of the player, and the effect button 136 An effect button lamp 138 that causes the button 136 to emit light, a ball lending operation button 140 that gives a ball lending instruction to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the game store, and a player's balance return instruction to the card unit And a ball rental display unit 144 for displaying a player's balance and card unit status. Further, the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 is provided with a lower pan full tank detection sensor (not shown) for detecting that the lower pan 128 is filled with game balls. Further, an operation key unit 190 is also provided.

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. . While the ball launching handle 134 is continuously being fired by the player, the launching device 110 sends the game ball to the game area 124 of the game board every time a predetermined firing period (for example, 0.6 seconds) elapses. Fire towards.

  The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening 116 after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104. In FIG. 1, the specific configuration of the game area 124 is not shown, and the specific configuration is shown in FIG.

  FIG. 2 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side.

  The upper part of the back surface of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a lower part of the ball tank 150 that is positioned below the ball tank 150. A tank rail 154 is provided for guiding a ball passing through the formed communication hole and dropping to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface.

  The payout device 152 is formed of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside. The payout device 152 is detachable and is connected to the downstream end of the tank rail 154 when mounted at a predetermined position.

  The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor. The sprocket that temporarily passes through the tank rail 154 and flows down into the payout device 152 is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the temporarily accumulated game balls are sent one by one downward to the payout device 152. In other words, the payout device 152 is a kind of a ball feeding device that applies a driving force to a game ball and conveys the game ball.

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is passed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to the dispensing control unit 600. The game ball that has passed through the payout sensor passes through a ball rail (not shown) and reaches the upper plate 126 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The pachinko machine 100 is provided with a predetermined grant. Based on the establishment of the condition, the player is given (paid out) with an amount of game value (game ball) corresponding to the grant condition.

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the figure, a main board case 158 that houses the main board 156 that constitutes the main control section 300 (see FIG. 4) that performs overall game control processing, and processing information generated by the main control section 300 are displayed. Based on the processing information generated by the first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 (see FIG. 4) that performs control processing related to the production, and the first sub-control unit 400. The second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the second sub-control unit 500 (see FIG. 4) that performs control processing related to effects, and the payout control unit 600 that performs control processing related to game ball payout ( 4) and a payout board case 172 for storing a payout board 170 having an error release switch 168 for releasing an error by the operation of a game clerk. A launch board case 176 that houses a launch board 174 that constitutes a launch control unit 630 (see FIG. 4) that performs control processing, and a power management unit 660 (see FIG. 4) that supplies power to various electrical gaming machines are configured. A power supply board case 184 that houses a power supply board 182 that includes a power switch 178 that turns the power on and off by an operation of a game store clerk and a RAM clear switch 180 that is operated when the power is turned on and outputs a RAM clear signal to the main control unit 300; In addition, a CR interface unit 186 for transmitting and receiving signals between the payout control unit 600 and the card unit is provided.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, it is possible to set an original (Daitomo) mode. The first sub-board 160 is provided with an original mode selection switch 161 for switching between enabling and disabling the original mode. The original mode selection switch 161 is operated by the manufacturer of the pachinko machine 100 when the pachinko machine 100 is shipped from the factory, or operated by a store clerk of the store where the pachinko machine is installed. The original mode selection switch 161 shown in FIG. 2 can be operated by a store clerk at a pachinko machine store, but the portion of the first sub-board 160 where the original mode selection switch 161 is provided is caulked at the time of shipment. The original mode selection switch 161 may be disabled after shipment. That is, since the original mode selection switch 161 cannot be operated by the player, it is preferably configured so that only a limited number of people such as a manufacturer or a store clerk can operate.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front.

  In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are arranged, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined.

  An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. The effect device 206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 substantially in the center, and around the normal symbol display device 210, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, and the ordinary device. A symbol holding lamp 216, a first special symbol holding lamp 218, a second special symbol holding lamp 220, and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol”, and one or more of the special symbol, the first special symbol, and the second special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”.

  The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 224, and details thereof will be described later.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 is constituted by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 is divided into four display areas, a left symbol display area 208a, a middle symbol display area 208b, a right symbol display area 208c, and an effect display area 208d, and the left symbol display area 208a and the middle symbol display area 208b. The right symbol display area 208c displays different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 208d displays an image used for the effect. Furthermore, the position and size of each display area 208a, 208b, 208c, 208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as the decoration symbol display apparatus 208, it is not a liquid crystal display device, What is necessary is just the structure which can display various effects and various game information, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLumin S3ence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be employed.

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 are display devices for displaying special figures, and in the present embodiment, are constituted by 7 segment LEDs. The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 are predetermined symbol display means. The decorative symbol displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 is a symbol that represents the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 212 or the second special symbol display device 214 in an enhanced form. The display device 208 may also be a predetermined symbol display means.

  The universal figure hold lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of predetermined first variable games (detailed universal figure variable games to be described later) that are held, and in this embodiment, a predetermined number of common figure variable games are displayed. It is possible to hold up to (for example, four).

  The first special figure hold lamp 218 and the second special figure hold lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of predetermined second variable games (a special figure variable game to be described later in detail) that are being held. In the embodiment, it is possible to hold a special figure variable game up to a predetermined number (for example, four, eight for the first special figure and the second special figure). The term “hold” as used herein means that the start of various determination processes (such as lottery processes) based on start-up information described later is put on hold.

  The high-probability medium lamp 222 is a lamp (notification means) for performing notification indicating the current symbol control state. This high-probability lamp 222 is configured so as to give a notification indicating the current symbol control state from the time the power is turned on until the start of the big hit game, and thereafter does not notify the current symbol control state. Yes. In the symbol control state, when the power is turned on again, the symbol control state immediately before the power is turned off is restored. This symbol control state will be described later, but the symbol control state here may be any one of a normal state, a short-time state (electric support state), and a probability variation state. It is good also as one state in the state without special figure certain change.

  In the present specification, the term “control state” will be used to describe the state inside the gaming machine (pachinko machine 100). The term “control state” includes the concept of a so-called gaming state.

  In addition, a general prize opening 226, a general figure starting opening 228, a first special figure starting opening 230, a second special figure starting opening 232, and a variable winning opening 234 are provided around the effect device 206. ing.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are arranged on the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (in the general winning holes 226). In the case of winning), the payout device 152 shown in FIG. 2 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of balls are discharged as prize balls to the upper plate 126 shown in FIG. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning may be referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent out to a player may be referred to as “rental ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

  The normal start port 228 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 124. In this embodiment, the left side of the game board 200 is used. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general map starting port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts a general map variable game by the general map display device 210.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 230 is disposed at the center of the game board 200. The first special figure starting port 230 is a first starting region where the size of the entrance through which the game ball enters does not change. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230, the payout device 152 shown in FIG. 2 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls is used as a prize ball. At the same time, the special figure changing game is started by the first special figure display device 212. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. The first special figure starting port 230 is one of the starting regions, and corresponds to an example of a fixed starting region in which the size of the first special diagram starting port 230 does not change.

  In the present embodiment, only one second special figure start port 232 is disposed below the general view start port 228. That is, the second special figure starting port 232 is provided on the right side of the game board 200. In the vicinity of the second special figure starting port 232, a pair of blade members 2321 that can be opened and closed by a solenoid are provided. A combination of the pair of blade members 2321 and the second special figure starting port 232 is provided. It corresponds to variable starting means, and is generally called an electric tulip (electric chew). The pair of blade members 2321 are members that change the difficulty level of winning a prize to the second special figure starting port 232. That is, when the pair of blade members 2321 is closed, it is impossible to enter the second special figure starting port 232, and the mode in which the pair of blade members 2321 is closed is an open / close mode in which winning is difficult. On the other hand, when the universal figure change game is won and the universal figure display device 210 stops and displays the symbol, the pair of blade members 2321 are opened and closed at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times, and the second special figure starting port 232 is opened. The ball can be entered (easy winning state), and the open state in which the pair of blade members 2321 are open is an easy winning state. In other words, the second special figure starting port 232 has either a small size (corresponding to the first size) or a large size (corresponding to the second size) of the entrance (game ball entrance). A variable starting area in which the ease of entering a game ball, which changes from one size to the other, is equivalent to an example of a second starting area. The size of the large size is larger than the size of the entrance of the first special figure starting port 230. In the state where the pair of blade members 2321 are opened, out of the game balls that have entered the game area 124, the second special feature that is the variable start area is more than the game ball that has entered the first special figure start opening 230 that is the fixed start area. There are more game balls entering the starting port 232 in the figure. On the other hand, the size of the small size is smaller than the size of the entrance of the first special figure starting port 230 or smaller than the size of the entrance of the first special diagram starting port 230. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 232, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure variation game by the second special figure display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  In the present embodiment, only one variable winning port 234 is disposed below the center of the game board 200. The variable prize opening 234 includes a variable prize opening and a door member 2341 that can be opened and closed by a solenoid. The variable winning opening may be referred to as a big winning opening, and the variable winning opening 234 may be referred to as an attacker. The door member 2341 changes its state from any one of a predetermined closed state and an open state in which a game ball can easily enter the variable winning opening more than the closed state. Both the closed state and the open state are stationary states, and the closed state is a predetermined first stationary state. The closed state at the variable winning opening 234 of this embodiment is that the door member 2341 is on the player side of the game board 200. It is in a stationary state that matches the surface. On the other hand, the open state is a predetermined second stationary state, and the open state in the variable winning opening 234 of the present embodiment is rotated to the player side until the door member 2341 is substantially perpendicular to the game board 200. It is stationary. The variable winning opening 234 is kept closed until a jackpot game to be described later is started, and when the jackpot game is started, the state change is repeated between the open state and the closed state. Note that the closed state may be a state where the game ball is slightly opened to the extent that it is substantially impossible to enter, in addition to a completely closed state. Further, the variable winning opening is not limited to the one shown in FIG. 3 as long as it becomes a winning of the game ball by passing or entering the game ball. When the special figure variable game is won and the first special figure display device 212 or the second special figure display device 214 stops and displays the big hit symbol, the door member 2341 opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The ball that entered the variable winning opening 234 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disc-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called a windmill and a plurality of game nails 238 are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and start openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 204, An out port 240 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won a prize or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  The sphere accommodated in the upper plate 126 is supplied to the firing position of the firing rail. In this pachinko machine 100, the launch motor is driven with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the player's ball launch handle 134, and the outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the launcher 146 and the launcher 148 into the game area 124. Launch. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) or start opening (Outside the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232), winning out any winning port or starting port, or just passing through the normal start port 228, the out port 240 To reach.

<Directing device 206>
Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  On the front side of the effect device 206, a warp device 242 and a stage 244 are arranged in an area where the game ball can roll, and an effect movable body 224 is arranged in an area where the game ball cannot roll. . In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a door) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding device 246 are positioned behind the warp device 242, the stage 244, and the effect movable body 224.

  The warp device 242 discharges the game balls that have entered the warp inlet 242a provided at the upper left of the effect device 206 to the stage 244 below the front surface of the effect device 206 from the warp outlet 242b.

  The stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b or a ball naild by the game nail 238, etc., and the passed ball enters the first special figure starting port 230 at the center of the stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate the ball.

  In this embodiment, the effect movable body 224 includes an upper arm portion 224a and a forearm portion 224b simulating the upper arm and forearm of a human right arm. A forearm motor (not shown) that rotates the forearm 224b at a position is provided. The effect movable body 224 moves in front of the decorative symbol display device 208 by the upper arm motor and the forearm motor.

  The shielding device 246 includes a lattice-like left door 246a and right door 246b, and is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 208 and the front stage 244. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are fixed to the upper portions of the left door 246a and the right door 246b, respectively. That is, the left door 246a and the right door 246b move to the left and right as the belt driven by the motor through the pulley moves. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed, the shielding device 246 covers the inner end portions of the shielding device 246 so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the decorative symbol display device 208. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are opened, each inner end portion slightly overlaps the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, but the player can visually recognize all of the display of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b can be stopped at arbitrary positions, respectively, for example, only a part of the decorative design so that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. Can be shielded. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b may be configured so that a part of the decorative symbol display device 208 behind the lattice hole can be visually recognized, or the shoji part of the lattice hole is closed with a translucent lens body. The display by the decorative symbol display device 208 may be made vaguely visible to the player, or the shoji part of the holes in the lattice is completely blocked (shielded), and the decorative symbol display device 208 behind is made completely invisible. Also good.

  The decoration lamps such as the speaker 120 and the frame lamp 122 shown in FIG. 1, the decoration symbol display device 208, the effect movable body 224, and the shielding device 246 shown in FIG. 3 correspond to effect means, and among these, the decoration symbol display device 208 Corresponds to an example of a decorative symbol display means.

  Further, on the game board 200, a spec sticker 290 representing the specifications of the game table is pasted at a position where it can be seen by the player. There are ball game machines (pachinko machines) and revolving game machines (slot machines) with different game formats, and game machines with different models and series (for example, appear) There are also game machines with different main characters. The specifications here mean different types of so-called MAX machines, sweet digital machines, etc., which have the same game format and the same model or series, but have different jackpot probabilities. The pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment is a MAX machine.

  Examples of game consoles with different specifications in the same series include those with common frame and board designs, but different designs, and a common image character and world view on the LCD. Can do. In addition, game machines with different specifications in the same series often have the same development period, so it is common to use the same image as a decorative design or audio data that is played back at a specific opportunity such as during a big hit. Is.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly classified into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. A first sub-control unit 400 that controls the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and a command transmitted by the main control unit 300 A payout control unit 600 that mainly performs control related to payout of game balls, a launch control unit 630 that controls the launch of game balls, and a power management unit 660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100. Yes. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 are composed of different circuit boards, but these three control units (300, 400, 500) are: The first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 may be composed of one common circuit board different from the circuit board of the main control unit 300. It may be a thing. Therefore, each of the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 can be regarded as a predetermined control means, or one of these three control units (300, 400, 500) combined. One can be regarded as a predetermined control means, or one combined with the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500 can be regarded as a predetermined control means.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 308 for storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time and frequency, and WDT 314 for monitoring abnormalities in program processing are mounted. . Note that another storage device may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 316b as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 302 also includes a random value generation circuit 318 for deriving a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes three random value generation circuits). 1), the main body opening sensor 1041, the front frame door sensor 1061, the door sensor with ball storage tray 1082, and the lower tray 128 shown in FIG. Receives signals output from various sensors 320 including a full tank detection sensor, a ball detection sensor provided inside each start opening, winning opening and variable winning opening, and disturbs the result of amplification and comparison with reference voltage. A sensor circuit 322 for outputting to the numerical value generation circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, and a drive circuit for performing display control of the first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 24, a drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the general map display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, a general map hold lamp 216, a first special figure hold lamp 218, a second special figure hold lamp 220, A drive circuit 330 for controlling the display of the high accuracy lamp 222 and the like, and a drive circuit 334 for controlling various solenoids 332 for opening and closing the second special figure starting port 232, the variable winning port 234, and the like. ing.

  The random value generation circuit 318 generates a random value used in the basic circuit 302. Random number generation in the random value generation circuit 318 can be broadly divided into two types of methods: counter mode and random number mode. In the counter mode, a numerical value that is counted up (down) at a predetermined time interval is acquired, and the numerical value is derived as a random number. There are two more methods in the random number mode. The first method in the random number mode performs an operation using a predetermined function (for example, a modulus function) using a seed of random numbers, and derives the operation result as a random number. In the second method, a numerical value is read from a random number table in which numerical values in the range of 0 to 65535 are randomly arranged, and the read numerical value is derived as a random number. The random value generation circuit 318 acquires an irregular value using white noise superimposed on a signal input from the various sensors 320 to the sensor circuit 322. The random value generation circuit 318 uses the acquired value as an initial value of a counter that counts up (down) in the counter mode, uses it as a seed of random numbers, or determines a read start position of the random number table. .

  When the sphere detection sensor among the various sensors 320 detects that the sphere has won the first special figure starting port 230, the sensor circuit 322 sends a signal indicating that the sphere has been detected to a random value generation circuit. Output to 318. The random value generation circuit 318 that has received this signal latches the value at that timing of the random value generation circuit corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230, and the latched value is incorporated in the random value generation circuit 318. It is stored in a random value storage register corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230. Similarly, when the random value generation circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that a ball has won the second special figure starting port 232, the timing of the random value generation circuit corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232 is also the same. Is latched, and the latched value is stored in a random value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232 incorporated in the random value generation circuit 318. Further, when the random number generation circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the universal start port 228, the random value generation circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the random value generation circuit corresponding to the general start port 228. Then, the latched value is stored in a random value storage register corresponding to the normal start port 228 built in the random value generation circuit 318.

  In addition, as the ball detection sensor referred to in this specification, specifically, a predetermined prize opening such as a general prize opening 226, a first special figure starting opening 230, a second special figure starting opening 232, a variable winning opening 234 or the like is won. And a sensor for detecting a sphere passing through the normal start port 228.

  Further, an information output circuit 336 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an information input circuit 350 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via this information output circuit 336. The game information of the machine 100 (for example, information indicating the control state) is output.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 338 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit 660 to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 338 is a voltage value of the power source. Is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302. The low voltage signal is an electric system abnormality signal indicating that there is an abnormality in the electric system for operating the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300, and the voltage monitoring circuit 338 corresponds to an example of an electric system abnormality signal output unit.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When an activation signal is input, game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started). The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of game control means.

  The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600. With this configuration, the first control unit 300 Communication with the sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is one-way communication. The main control unit 300 sends commands and the like to the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600. The first sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404 and A RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, a counter timer 412 for measuring time and frequency, and an original mode selection switch shown in FIG. 161 (dip switch) is installed. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The basic circuit 402 is connected to a ROM 406 for storing control programs and various effects data. The ROM 406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier), a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418, and a drive for performing drive control of the effect movable body 224. The circuit 422, the effect movable body sensor 424 that detects the current position of the effect movable body 224, the effect button detection sensor 426 that detects pressing of the effect button 136 shown in FIG. 1, and the operation that detects the operation of the operation key unit 190 The key unit sensor 425 and a sensor circuit 428 that outputs detection signals from various sensors to the basic circuit 402 are connected.

  Furthermore, a second sub-control unit 500 for controlling the decorative symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 208 and the shielding device 246 is connected to the first sub-control unit 400.

<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply management unit>
Next, the payout control unit 600, the launch control unit 630, and the power management unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The payout control unit 600 controls the payout motor 602 of the payout device 152 shown in FIG. 2 mainly based on a signal such as a command transmitted from the main control unit 300, and awards based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604. While detecting whether or not the payout of the ball or the rental ball has been completed, communication with a card unit 608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 is performed via the interface unit 606.

  The launch control unit 630 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 600 to permit or stop the launch, or a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134 to operate the ball launch handle 134 by the player. Based on the control signal instructing the launch intensity according to the amount, the launcher 146 and the launcher motor 632 driving the launcher 148 shown in FIG. The device 634 is controlled.

  The power management unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a direct current, converts it to a predetermined voltage, and supplies the predetermined voltage to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub-control unit 500. The main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the launch control unit 630 are supplied with a predetermined voltage from the payout control unit 600. The power management unit 660 also stores a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) for supplying power to a predetermined component (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut off. , Capacitor). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power management unit 660 to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub control unit 500, and the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the launch control unit are supplied from the payout control unit 600. Although a predetermined voltage is supplied to 630, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path.

<Type of design>
Next, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the normal symbol display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed using FIGS. The types of special maps and general maps to be described will be described.

  Fig.5 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect (1st symbol aspect) of a special figure. The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor, which is a ball detection sensor, detects that a ball has entered the first special figure start port 230, and the second special figure start port 232 has a ball. The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second start port sensor which is a ball detection sensor detects that the ball has entered. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 212 repeats the lighting of all the seven segments and the lighting of the central one segment “variable display of special figure 1” (special figure). (Floating game). When the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol display device 214 repeats the lighting of all the seven segments and the lighting of the central one segment “variable display of special figure 2” ( (Special map variable game). Then, when the variation time determined before the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 1 elapses, the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 1, and the fluctuation time determined before the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 2 When elapses, the second special symbol display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special symbol 2. Hereinafter, a series of displays from the start of the “variable display of the special figure 1 or 2” to the stop display of the special symbol form of the special figure 1 or 2 may be referred to as a special figure fluctuation display. This special figure variation display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  FIG. 5A shows ten types of special drawings from “special drawing A” to “special drawing J” as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation display. In FIG. 5A, the white portions in the figure indicate the segment locations where the light is turned off, and the black portions indicate the location where the segments are turned on.

  In the present embodiment, six types of jackpot symbols ("Special Figure A" to "Special Figure F") are prepared as the stop pattern modes of special figures. “Special Figure A” is a 15 round (R) special jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure C” is a 2R special jackpot symbol, which is called sudden change. When these symbols (special drawings A and C) are stopped and displayed, the control state thereafter becomes a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. “Special Figure B” is a 15R jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure D” is a 2R jackpot symbol, which is called a sudden reduction. When the special figure B or the special figure D is stopped and displayed, the control state becomes a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. “Special figure E” is a 2R jackpot symbol called hidden probability change, and “Special figure F” is a 2R jackpot symbol suddenly called normal. When the special figure E is stopped and displayed, the control state thereafter becomes a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state. When the special figure F is stopped and displayed, the control state thereafter becomes the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state.

  The round here means the number of chances that a predetermined amount of game value (predetermined number of balls) can be obtained. In the present embodiment, the number of operations of the variable prize opening 234 shown in FIG. 3 is represented, and the 15th round is defined as one or more opening / closing operations of the variable prize opening 234 (one operation). This means that this operation continues 15 times. That is, one operation corresponds to an example of a specific change in which the open / close state changes from the first open / close state (here, the closed state) to the second open / close state (here, the open state). During the big hit game, the specific change is performed a plurality of constant times (15 times in the case of 15 rounds). Each round has a predetermined round end condition (for example, the entry of a game ball of a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls), acquisition of a predetermined amount of game value (predetermined number of balls), elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the round 1 or more) is completed. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, the determination as to whether or not the big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and the decision as to whether or not it is a special big hit is made by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state. In this embodiment, during the big hit game, the special figure shifts to a low probability state, and if the special figure A, special figure C, and special figure E are won, the special figure will be displayed until the next big hit after the big hit game ends. A high probability state is maintained. On the other hand, when the special figure B, special figure D, and special figure F are won, the special figure low probability state remains even after the big hit game ends. The special figure low probability state corresponds to an example of a first probability control state. In addition, a special figure high probability state after the jackpot game ends may be referred to as a special figure probability change, and a state where the probability of winning a big jackpot after the jackpot game ends (a special figure high probability state) is a player. Is an example of a second stochastic control state. This special figure high probability state may be referred to as a probability variation state. In the present specification, the term “control state” will be used to describe the state inside the gaming machine (pachinko machine 100). The term “control state” includes the concept of a so-called gaming state. The transition of the probability control state is performed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300, and the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of a probability control state transition unit.

  In addition, if the special drawings A to D are won, all of them shift to a state with electric support (electric support) (hereinafter referred to as an electric support state) after the big hit game ends. The electric support state is a predetermined state in which the player's advantage is higher than the non-electric support state by shortening the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. Say. This power support state is one of the control states prepared in the pachinko machine 100, and may be referred to as a time-short state. That is, the electric support state (time-short state) is started on condition that the big hit game ends. Strictly speaking, the “electric support state” is a state related to a general plan, and the “short-time state” is a state related to a special figure or a state related to a general figure and a special figure. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is also provided with a time reduction flag. When the time reduction flag is set to ON, it is in the electric support state and is usually in a high probability state. In the normal figure high probability state, compared to the normal figure low probability state, it becomes easier to win the common figure variable game (general figure certain change). For example, the winning probability of the usual figure floating game is 1/101 in the usual figure low probability state (non-electric support state), but increases to 99/101 in the usual figure high probability state (electric support state). In addition, in the electric support state, the fluctuation time of the general figure change game is shorter than that in the non-electric support state (the general figure change short). For example, in the non-electric support state, the fluctuation time of the usual game of 10 seconds is reduced to 1.2 seconds in the electric support state. Further, in the electric support state, compared to the non-electric support state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 2321 of the second special figure starting port 232 tends to be long (electric chew releasing period extension). For example, in the non-electric support state, the electric chew release period of 0.3 seconds is extended to 1.7 seconds in the electric support state. Furthermore, the pair of blade members 2321 are more likely to open in the electric support state than in the non-electric support state (increase the number of times the electric chew is released). For example, a pair of blade members 2321 that can be opened only once in the non-electric support state per opening to the normal start port 228 is opened three times in the electric support state (for example, 3 to open for 1.7 seconds) Repeatedly, the closing time between opening is 1.6 seconds). The probability of entering the second special figure starting port 232 increases due to the extension of the electric chew release period and the increase in the number of electric chow releases. Note that the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game. Therefore, the non-electric support state is maintained during the big hit game. This is because, if the power is supported during the big hit game, a predetermined number of game balls are placed in the second special figure starting port 232 until the predetermined number of game balls are entered during the big hit game. In order to solve this, there is a problem that the number of game balls that can be entered during a big hit and the number of game balls that can be acquired increases, resulting in an increase in gambling. In the present embodiment, in the electric support state (short-time state), all of the normal figure change, the universal figure change, the electric chew release period extension, and the electric chew release frequency increase are performed. If any one is performed, a player's advantage will be in a high state and it may be in an electric support state (time-short state). Alternatively, if either one of the extension of the electric chew release period or the increase in the number of electric chew release is performed, the electric support state (short-time state) may be set. . In the non-electric support state, the game ball is less likely to enter the second special figure starting port 232 than in the electric support state. As described above, in the second special figure starting port 232, the size of the entrance into which the game ball enters changes from one of the small size and the large size to the other size. The entrance of the second special figure starting port 232 is larger in the electric support state over a longer period than in the non-electric support state. In the present embodiment, when special figure A and special figure C are stopped and displayed, the electric support state (ordinary figure high probability state) is maintained until the next big hit game is started after the subsequent big hit game is completed. When the special figure B and the special figure D are stopped and displayed, the electric support state is maintained while the special figure variable game is performed 100 times after the subsequent big hit game is finished, and the non-electric support state is displayed at the 101st time. Transition to (ordinary low probability state). On the other hand, when a big hit without special support (special figure E, special figure F) is won, it does not shift to the electric support state after the big hit game ends. In the non-electric support state, the entrance of the second special figure starting port 232 is kept small. On the other hand, as described above, in the electric support state, the entrance of the second special figure starting port 232 is large, and the entry rate of game balls is increased. That is, in the non-electric support state, the game ball enters the second special figure start port 232 that is the variable start area at the first approach rate, whereas in the electric support state, the game ball starts the second special figure start. It enters the mouth 232 at a second approach rate that is higher than the first approach rate. Therefore, the non-electric support state corresponds to an example of the first approach rate control state, and the electric support state corresponds to an example of the second approach rate control state.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, two types of stop symbols are prepared as small hit symbols in addition to the big hit symbol. The special figure G shown in FIG. 5 (a) is the first small hit symbol, and the special figure H is the second small hit symbol. In the small hit game, the door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234 is operated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times), and the door member 2341 maintains the open state for a maximum of 1.5 seconds per operation. In opening the door member 2341 at the small hit, for example, when a game ball enters a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) in the first opening, or a predetermined amount of game value (a predetermined number of balls) is acquired. As a result, the second and subsequent releases are not performed. During the small hit game, it shifts to the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. The small hit is a role in which the control state does not change before and after the small hit game, and after the small hit game is finished, the control state returns to the control state before the start of the small hit game.

  As described above, in the big hit game and the small hit game, the door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234 performs one or more opening / closing operations, and the player's advantage is relatively high.

  In this embodiment, two types of lost symbols are also prepared. The special figure I shown in FIG. 5 (a) is the first lost symbol, and the special figure J is the second lost symbol. When the lose symbol is stopped and displayed, the door member 2341 of the variable winning opening 234 is not opened and closed, and the player's advantage is relatively low. In addition, a losing symbol other than “special symbol I” and “special symbol J” (for example, a third losing symbol or the like) may be prepared. In this embodiment, the losing symbol includes a plurality of types of symbols. It is a waste.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the hit control state (the big hit control state and the small hit control state) of the second advantage that the player's advantage is high, and the second advantage. A loss control state having a first advantage with a low advantage is prepared, and the pachinko machine 100 takes one of the control states of a hit control state (special game state) and a lose control state (normal game state). . The main control unit 300 also performs the transition of these control states, and the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of a control state transition unit. In the small hit control state, although the door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234 opens and closes, it is almost impossible to expect a ball to enter the variable prize opening 234. It can also be regarded as a control state (normal game state).

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, symbols other than “special symbol A” are prepared as the jackpot symbol 1, and the same applies to other symbols such as the jackpot symbol 2.

  The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 are notification means for notifying the result of the determination (lottery result), and the pattern mode ( This corresponds to an example of the symbol display means for displaying the symbol variation until the special symbols A to J) are stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 5B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 230 or the second special view start port 232, that is, the ball has entered the first special view start port 230; or On the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the second special symbol start port 232, the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display of the decorative symbol display device 208 are displayed. Displayed in the order of “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →... “Decoration display of decorative pattern” is performed. That is, the decorative symbol display device 208 variably displays the decorative symbols separately from the first special symbol display device 212 and the second special symbol display device 214. And the stop symbol aspect (2nd symbol aspect) which is a combination of a decoration symbol is stopped and displayed. When notifying “Special Figure A”, which is a 15R special jackpot, or “Special Figure B”, which is a 15R big jackpot, “decorative symbol combination 1” in which three same decorative symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. (For example, “decoration 1—decoration 1—decoration 1” or “decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2”) is stopped and displayed. Also, when “Special Figure A”, which is a 15R special big hit, is notified, “Decorated Pattern Combination 2” (for example, “Decoration 3-3”, in which three same odd decorative patterns are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. (Decoration 3 -decoration 3 "," decoration 7 -decoration 7 -decoration 7 ", etc.) are stopped and displayed. Therefore, when three identical even-numbered decorative symbols are arranged (for example, “decoration 2-decoration 2-decoration 2”, “decoration 4-decoration 4-decoration 4”, etc.), only the combination of these ornamental symbols is seen. Then, it is unclear whether you won the 15R special jackpot with probability change or the 15R jackpot without probability change. In the case of notifying “special drawing E” that is a hidden probability change, “special drawing F” that is suddenly normal, “special drawing G” and “special drawing H” that are small hits, the symbol display area 208a. ˜208c, “decoration pattern combination 3” such as “decoration 1—decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed, and “special drawing C” that is suddenly probable or “special drawing D” that is suddenly shortened is notified. In this case, “decorative symbol combination 4” such as “decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5” is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. Further, when notifying “special drawing I” and “special drawing J” that are lost, decorative symbols other than “decorative symbol combination 1” to “decorative symbol combination 4” are displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. The combination (for example, loose eye) is stopped and displayed. Hereinafter, in the decorative symbol display device 208, a series of displays from the start of this “decorative symbol variable display” until the stop symbol mode of the decorative symbol (for example, “decorative symbol combination 2”) is stopped are displayed. Sometimes referred to as symbol variation display.

  In addition, the stop symbol mode (see FIG. 5A) of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 and the stop of one decorative symbol displayed in each of the left and right symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208. The decorative pattern (see FIG. 10B) is larger in the design (see FIG. 10B).

  FIG.5 (c) shows an example of the usual stop symbol mode (2nd symbol mode). In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes for ordinary maps: “general diagram A” which is a winning symbol and “general diagram B” which is a lost symbol. Based on the fact that the gate sensor, which is a sphere detection sensor, detects that the sphere has passed through the general start port 228, the general display display device 210 illuminates all seven segments and the central one segment. Repeat the lighting and perform “variable display of ordinary figure” (ordinary figure fluctuation game). Then, after the fluctuation time has elapsed, one of the symbols “general symbol A” which is a winning symbol and “general symbol B” which is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 5C, the white portions in the drawing indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

  Hereinafter, a series of displays from the start of the “variable display of the normal diagram” to the stop display of the stop symbol pattern of the normal diagram may be referred to as a normal diagram of variable display. The universal symbol display device 210 corresponds to an example of auxiliary symbol notification means.

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit.

  The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 includes, for each of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a counter for generating a big hit special figure determining random number counter initial value, a big hit special figure determining random number counter, and a small hitting time. Special figure determination random number counter initial value generation counter, small hit special figure determination counter, loss special figure determination random number counter initial value generation counter, loss special figure determination random number counter, and special figure timer Each counter of a random number counter for number determination is provided. In addition, the RAM 308 stores, for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, the number of holdings, the random number for determining the big hit, the random number for determining the special figure for the big hit, the random value for determining the special figure for the small hit, and the special figure for the lost time The random number value for use, the determination result of prior / impossible determination, the special determination result / pre-judgment result, the determination of correct / incorrect determination, the special figure determination result, and the special figure timer determination result are stored. Further, in RAM 308, special figure holding storage sections divided into the maximum number of areas (four in this example) that can hold the start of the determination (lottery) are separately provided for special figure 1 and special figure 2. It is prepared. The special storage unit shown in FIG. 1 includes special figure 1 big hit determination random value, big hit special figure 1 determination random value, small hit special figure 1 determination random value, and lost special figure 1 determination random value. The four random number values are stored as one set for each area in the winning order (holding order). In addition, the special storage unit for special figure 2 big hit determination random number, big hit special figure 2 determination random value, small hit special figure 2 determination random value, and lost special figure 2 determination The four random number values of the random number value are set as one set, and these four random number values are stored for each area one set at a time in winning order (holding order).

  As described above, the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 includes the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input performs reset start by a reset interrupt, and executes main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 6 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  In step S101, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, first, as initial setting 1, setting of a stack initial value (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of an interrupt mask, initial setting of the I / O 310, various kinds of information stored in the RAM 308 Initial setting of variables, operation permission to WDT 314, initial value setting, and the like are performed. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value. Next, the value of the WDT 314 counter is cleared, and the time measurement by the WDT 314 is restarted (hereinafter, this process is referred to as a WDT process). Following the WDT process, in the initialization process of step S101, whether or not the low voltage signal is on, that is, the voltage monitoring circuit 338, the power management unit 660 via the second sub control unit 500, the main control unit When the voltage value of the power source supplied to 300 is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output. When the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to the WDT processing. When the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect the power supply is cut off), Perform setting 2. Even when the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S103, and step S105 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value. In the initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312, a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, a second output port, etc.) 1) a process of outputting a clear signal from the output port 1), a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like.

  Next, in step S103, after setting for interrupt prohibition, the basic random number initial value updating process is performed. In the basic random number initial value updating process, three initial values for generating initial values of the big hit special figure determining random number counter, the small hit special figure determining random number counter, and the lost special figure determining random number counter are generated. Update the value generation counter. After this basic random number initial value update process ends, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, effect random number update processing is performed. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a random number counter for timer number determination for special drawing and for universal use, both of which determine a timer number that can take a value in the range of 0 to 99. Generate a random number value. In step S105, the value of this counter is updated. After this effect random number update process is completed, interrupt permission is set and the process returns to step S103.

  The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S103 and S105 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms).

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6B is a flowchart showing the flow of main controller timer interrupt processing.

  The main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 4 ms), and the main control is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The part timer interrupt process is started at a predetermined cycle. Note that at the start of the timer interrupt process, the values of the registers of the CPU 304 are temporarily saved in the stack area, or the WDT 314 is periodically saved (in this embodiment, about 2 ms which is the main controller timer interrupt period). To restart once).

  First, in step S201, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of various sensors 320 shown in FIG. 4 including various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and various kinds of data are stored in the RAM 308. The data is stored in a signal state storage area provided for each sensor 320. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  Further, in this step S201, the information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, in step S205 described above, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 stores winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal). In this step S205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal present). In the case of the general winning port 226, the variable winning port 234, the first special figure starting port 230, and the second special figure starting port 232, or the ordinary drawing starting port 228. Is determined to have passed. In other words, it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning ports 226 and 234 and the starting ports 230, 232, and 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226. Note that the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In the basic random number initial value update process (step S203), the value of the counter for generating various random number counter initial values is updated in the range of 0 to 99, and in the subsequent basic random number update process (step S205), the values of the various random number counters are updated. For example, every time the big hit special figure 1 determination random number counter makes one round, the value of the generation counter is set in the big hit special figure 1 determination random number counter. The same processing is performed for other random number counters.

  In step S207, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update processing, the normal symbol display symbol update timer for timing the time for displaying the symbol on the normal symbol display device 210 and the special symbol for timing the time for displaying the symbol on the first special symbol display device 212 are displayed. 1 display symbol update timer, a special symbol 2 display symbol update timer for timing the time to display the symbol on the second special symbol display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time, a predetermined closing time, Various timers including a timer for timing a predetermined end effect period and the like are updated.

  Subsequently, a winning determination process (step S209) is performed. In the winning determination process (step S209), first, when the winning holes 226, 234 and the starting holes 230, 232, 228 are won, the number of prize balls provided in the RAM 308 for each winning hole or each starting hole. The value in the storage area is read and 1 is added to set the original prize ball number storage area.

  Subsequently, in this winning determination process, there is a winning at the first special figure starting port 230 or the second special figure starting port 232, and the number of special figure variable games held is a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment). ), The predetermined start-up information is stored. That is, if the number of holdings is less than the predetermined number, the jackpot determination random number value and various special figure determination random number values are stored. The jackpot determination random value is a value obtained by processing the value acquired from the random value storage register of the random value generation circuit 318 shown in FIG. 4 (for example, acquired value + value of R register + 1). On the other hand, the special figure determination random number value is a value obtained by processing a software random number derived from the special figure determination random number counter provided in the RAM 308 (software random number value + R register value + 1). A combination of the random value generation circuit 318 shown in FIG. 4, the special figure determination random number counter provided in the RAM 308, and the main control unit 300 that performs random number processing corresponds to an example of the starting information deriving unit. Various random values (starting information) are stored as a set of starting information in a vacant area corresponding to a winning order (holding order) in a special-purpose holding storage unit provided in the RAM 308. This special figure storage unit stores a predetermined upper limit number (4 here) of start information derived based on the game ball entering the first special figure start port 230 or the second special figure start port 232. This corresponds to an example of starting information storage means that can store up to. At this time, various random values (starting information) may be temporarily stored in a temporary area provided in the RAM 308, and the value stored in the temporary area may be stored in a special storage storage unit. In this case, the temporary area is started. Information storage means may be used, and the reserved storage section and temporary area of the special figure may be used as the start information storage means. In addition, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 adds 1 to the value of the number of reserved special figures stored in the RAM 308, and the number of special figure held increases by one. Therefore, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of a holding unit.

  In addition, when it is detected that the ball has passed through the general map start opening 228 and the number of the general map variable games held is less than a predetermined number (2 in the present embodiment), the general map at that timing is used. The value of the random number counter for generating the winning random number value is stored in the random value storage area different from that for the special chart provided in the RAM 308 as the normal winning random number value as start information. In this winning determination process, a predetermined ball detection sensor is used to receive a prize (win ball) at the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228, or the variable winning port 234. When detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes winnings in the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228, and the variable winning port 234 ( Set the winning acceptance information indicating the presence or absence of (entering).

  Whether the start information of the special figure or the start information of the usual figure, if the number of holdings is equal to or more than the predetermined number, the start information is not stored and the process proceeds to step S211.

  Further, when the winning determination process (step S209) is completed, the prefetch process is called. In this prefetching process, first, it is determined whether or not the number of holds has increased from the prefetching process executed last time. That is, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 also stores the number of holds until now (the number of holds at the end of the previous timer interrupt process, which is referred to as the old number of holds). The pending number at the time of executing the current pre-reading process after the winning determination process (step S209) is compared with the old pending number, and it is determined whether or not the pending number is increasing. If the number of holds has not increased, the prefetching process is terminated without prefetching the starting information. On the other hand, if the number of reservations has increased, the increase in the random number for special figure 1 big hit determination in the special memory 1 in the special memory 1 provided in the RAM 308 is prefetched, or the special memory in the special memory in the special memory 2 in FIG. FIG. 2 Prefetch the increase in the random number for jackpot determination. In the prefetching here, only the increment is prefetched, but all may be prefetched. Note that the prefetching here means that the start information is read first before the success / failure determination (final lottery), but in the subsequent prefetching processing, the word “prefetching” is used as the result of the predecessor (prevention / correction (final lottery)). ) May be used to mean read.

  The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is in one of the control states of a special figure low probability state with a relatively low probability of winning a jackpot and a relatively high special figure high probability state. The special figure high probability state is called during probability fluctuation. A probability variation flag is prepared in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. When the probability fluctuation glag is set to ON, a special figure high probability state (during probability fluctuation) is set, and when the probability fluctuation glag is set to OFF, a special figure low probability state is set.

  The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores a pre-adjustment determination table used in the prefetching process. In this success / failure pre-determination table, a random number range is defined for a special figure high probability state and a special figure low probability state. When the pre-reading of the special figure 1 big hit determination random number value or the special figure 2 big hit determination random number value is finished, the pre-read special figure 1 big hit determination random number value or the special figure 2 big hit determination random value is determined in advance. The random number range in the table is determined. That is, referring to the probability variation flag prepared in the RAM 308, in the case of the special figure low probability state, the pre-read special figure 1 big hit determination random value or the special figure 2 big hit determination random value is within a predetermined numerical range. In some cases, the success / failure determination result is determined in advance as “big hit”, and in other cases, the determination result is determined as “losing”. In the special figure related process (step S213 shown in FIG. 6B), which will be described later, the success / failure determination of the special figure variable game is performed again by using the success / failure determination table having the same contents as the previous / failure determination table. The determination result here is only a result of prior determination.

  When the pre-judgment result is “big hit”, the random number value for determining the big hit special figure 1 in the reserved storage part of the special chart 1 provided in the RAM 308 is prefetched, or in the reserved memory part of the special figure 2 Prefetch random number for determining special figure 2 for big hits. When the result of the determination in advance is “small hit”, the random number value for determining the special figure 1 at the time of small hit in the reserved storage unit of the special figure 1 provided in the RAM 308 is prefetched, or the reserved memory in the special figure 2 is stored. The random number for determining the special figure 2 for small hits in the department is prefetched. If the result of the preliminary determination is “losing”, the random number value for determining the special figure 1 at the time of losing in the special memory 1 of the special chart 1 provided in the RAM 308 is prefetched or the special memory in the special memory 2 of the special figure 2 is stored. The random number for determining the special figure 2 at the time of loss is prefetched. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 also stores a special figure prior determination table used in the prefetching process. In the special figure predetermination table, a random number range corresponding to each of the ten types of stop symbols ("Special Figure A" to "Special Figure J") shown in FIG. 5A is defined. Depending on which random number range the figure determination random number value belongs to, a special figure prior determination result (which stop symbol form shown in FIG. 5A is stopped and displayed) is obtained. Here, the determination result of the special figure is also a result of the preliminary determination, and the determination of the stop symbol form of the special figure is also performed again in the special figure related process (step S213 shown in FIG. 6B) described later. .

  The pre-reading of the start information and the pre-determination using the pre-read start information described above are executed before the success / failure determination (main lottery) of the special figure related process (S213) described later is performed. The main controller 300 that pre-reads the special figure 1 big hit determination random number value and various special figure 1 determination random number values corresponds to an example of the first start information pre-reading means. The main control unit 300 that prefetches the special figure 2 determination random number value corresponds to an example of second start information prefetching means. Further, the main control unit 300 that performs pre-determination based on the special figure 1 big hit determination random value and various special figure 1 determination random numbers corresponds to an example of the first pre-determination means. The main control unit 300 that performs a prior determination based on the random value and various special figure 2 determination random values corresponds to an example of a second prior determination unit.

  The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a prefetch information temporary storage section for special figure 1 divided into areas for each hold and a prefetch information temporary storage section for special figure 2 divided into areas for each hold. It has been. Information representing the special figure pre-determination result (which is also information representing the special figure and hereinafter referred to as prefetch information) is stored in a corresponding reserved area of the prefetch information temporary storage unit.

  If the number of holds has not increased, prefetch information “no hold” is stored in the corresponding hold area of the prefetch information temporary storage unit. Further, in the prefetching process of the present embodiment, when the big hit game is being played, and when the current control state is the electric support state (the time reduction flag is on), the start information prefetching in FIG. Pre-determination is not performed, and in these cases, “pre-determination” information indicating that pre-determination of the stop symbol based on the pre-read start information of FIG. 1 is not performed is stored in the pre-read information temporary storage unit. Store in the reserved area. That is, it is acquired during a big hit game and during electric support based on entering a starting port where the pair of blade members 2321 are not provided (first special figure starting port 230 which is a fixed starting region). Pre-determination based on the started information is not performed, and the pre-determination result is not notified. By doing so, the fairness of the player is secured. In this embodiment, the start-up information itself is not pre-read. However, the pre-read may be performed and the preliminary determination and the result notification may not be performed. Furthermore, the pre-read and the preliminary determination are performed. The aspect which does not alert | report a result may be sufficient.

  In the main control unit timer interruption process shown in FIG. 6B, the common figure related process is performed following the winning determination process in step S209 (step S211). In this common figure-related process, first, one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the state of the common figure is performed as a general figure state update process. For example, in the process during the normal symbol change display (the value of the above-mentioned general symbol display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns on and off the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is performed. Do. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 performs a usual fluctuation display (ordinary figure fluctuation game).

  Further, in the processing at the timing when the normal symbol display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the normal symbol display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), the winning symbol (the common symbol A shown in FIG. 5C) and the lost symbol are displayed. The 7-segment LED constituting the universal display device 210 is controlled to be turned on / off so as to be in any one of the display modes (common figure B shown in FIG. 5C). In addition, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the common drawing related processes here. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 performs fixed display of one of the winning symbols and the lost symbols. Further, after that, for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 0.6 seconds), information indicating the stop period is always set in the storage area of the normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display. By this setting, the winning symbol that is confirmed and displayed is always stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is informed of the result of the usual figure variation game. In this way, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that performs the on / off drive control of the 7-segment LED that constitutes the universal display device 210 corresponds to an example of the symbol display control means.

  Also, in the universal diagram related processing at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing at which the normal diagram stop time management timer value is changed from 1 to 0), if it is in the electric support state, it is stored in the setting area of the RAM 308. The normal operation is set and the blade member 2321 is opened to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the blade member 2321 of the second special drawing start port 232 for a predetermined opening period (6 seconds in this embodiment). 1 is always output, and information indicating the release period is always set in the storage area of the blade opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that controls the opening of the pair of blade members 2321 in this way corresponds to an example of a variable start area control unit. On the other hand, if it is in the non-electric support state, in the setting area of the RAM 308, the normal operation is not set, and no signal is sent to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the blade member 2321 of the second special figure starting port 232. Is not output. By doing so, the blade member 2321 remains closed. Note that a signal for maintaining the blade member 2321 in the closed state may be output without fail.

  In the case of the electric support state, in the process starting at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 0.1 second), a signal for holding the blade member 2321 in a closed state is output to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the blade member 2321, and the valve is closed in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set information indicating the period.

  In the case of the electric support state, the setting of the RAM 308 is set in the general diagram-related processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (the timing at which the blade closing time management timer value changes from 1 to 0). Set the area to inactive.

  Subsequently, in this general drawing-related lottery process, the opening and closing control of the general figure variable game and the second special figure starting port 232 is not performed (the state of the normal figure is inactive), and the pending general figure When the number of variable games is one or more, the result of the general variable game is won by the random lottery based on the normal random number value stored in the random value storage area described above, or is not selected A hit determination is performed to determine whether or not, and in the case of winning, a hit flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. If unsuccessful, turn off the winning flag. Regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal figure timer random value is acquired as the normal figure timer random value, and a plurality of variable times are obtained based on the acquired normal figure timer random value. One time is selected for variably displaying the normal map on the general map display device 210, and this variable display time is stored as a normal map variable display time in a general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  In the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6B, the special figure related process (step S213) is performed following the common figure related process of step S211 described above. In this special figure related process, first, a special figure state update process for special figure 2 (special figure 2 state update process) is performed, and then a special figure state update process for special figure 1 (special figure 1 state update). Process). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed according to the state of the special figure 2. For example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the above-mentioned special figure 2 display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is turned on. Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs the variable display of the special figure 2 (special figure 2 variable game).

  Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the general command rotation start setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area described above, and the process ends.

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process starting at the timing when the special figure 2 variable display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), On / off drive control of the 7-segment LED constituting the second special figure display device 214 is performed based on the special figure determination result (special figure stop pattern mode), and special figure 2 stop display is being performed in the setting area of the RAM 308. Make settings to indicate this. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 has a 15R special jackpot symbol (special symbol A), a 15R jackpot symbol (special symbol B), a 2R special jackpot symbol (special symbol C), and a sudden time shortening symbol (special symbol). Figure D), hidden probability variation (special E), suddenly normal (special F), first small hit (special G), second small (special H), first loss (special) One of the symbols (Fig. I) and the first lost symbol (special symbol J) is confirmed and displayed. After that, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 milliseconds). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. Further, when a value is set in the electric support number storage unit provided in the RAM 308, if the value is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the shortest number of times, and the subtraction result becomes 1 to 0. In this case, if the special figure probability is not changing (details will be described later), the time reduction flag is turned off. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during a big hit game (in a special game state) or a small hit game. That is, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 enters the non-electric support state (first entry rate control state) when the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state (in the special gaming state).

  In addition, a predetermined transmission information indicating that a general command rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in a command setting transmission process (step S233) to be described later is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and a pattern for stopping the variable display is displayed. Special figure 2 identification information indicating that it is special figure 2 is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  The RAM 308 also has a big hit flag. If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on at the start of the special figure 2 variable game. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 308 In the setting area, the special figure 2 is in operation and waits for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for notifying the player that the big win by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. Therefore, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, 5H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command winning effect start setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233).

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Alternatively, the door member 2341 is opened to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234 until a winning of a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected at the variable prize opening 234. In addition to outputting a signal to be held at the same time, information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, 7H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize opening release setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233).

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member 2341 in a closed state is output to a solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234, and a closing period is stored in a storage area of a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set the information indicating. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In addition, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the door member opening / closing control is repeated a predetermined number of times (15 rounds or 2 rounds in this embodiment) and finished, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds) In other words, the effect standby period is stored in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is to be ended is displayed. Set the information indicating.

  As described above, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of variable winning control means for performing change control of the open / closed state of the door member 2341 of the variable winning opening 234 during the big hit gaming state (in the special gaming state). To do. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores the opening / closing pattern of the door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234, and the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 responds to the determination of whether or not the special figure variable game is successful from the ROM 306. Get the open / close pattern.

  Further, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 sets the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 308 to be on simultaneously with the end of the big hit game, based on the stop symbol form represented by the special figure determination result. That is, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 sets both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag to ON when the special figure determination result is “special figure A” or “special figure C” in the special figure lottery process described later. . When the special figure determination result is “special figure E”, only the probability variation flag is set to ON among the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag. Furthermore, when the special figure determination result is “special figure B” or “special figure D”, only the short time flag is set to ON among the probability variation flag and the short time flag, and the electric support number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is set. Set power support 100 times. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 sets the entry rate control state, which is a state in which the ease of entry (entry rate) of the game ball into the second special figure starting port 232 (variable starting region) is controlled, This corresponds to an example of an approach rate changing unit that changes between a non-electric support state that is an approach rate control state and an electrical support state that is a second approach rate control state.

  Furthermore, 6H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command end effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233).

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (the timing when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium. Furthermore, a loss flag is also prepared in the RAM 308. If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a loss, the loss flag is turned on. When the lost flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process when the special figure 2 is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next process.

  When the special figure 2 state update process is completed, the special figure 1 state update process is performed. In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process described above is completed, a special figure related lottery process is performed. In the special figure related lottery process, the process for the special figure 2 (the special figure 2 related lottery process) is first performed, and then the process for the special figure 1 (the special figure 1 related lottery process) is performed. In this way, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery process before the special figure 1 related lottery process, so that the same timing (winning determination process in the main control unit timer interruption process started at a predetermined opportunity) When starting information is acquired based on the game ball entering the first special figure starting port 230 in S209) and starting information is acquired based on the game ball entering the second special figure starting port 232 in S209) If the start condition of the special figure 2 variable game and the start condition of the special figure 1 variable game are satisfied at the same time, or both the start condition of the special figure 2 variable game and the start condition of the special figure 1 variable game are satisfied Even in such a case, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. In addition, the main control unit 300 notifies the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the first special figure display device 212 or the second special figure display device 214, and wins a prize to the second special figure start port 232. The lottery result notification based on the first special figure start opening 230 is prioritized over the lottery result notification based on the winning of the first special figure start opening 230. In the state where only the start information of FIG. 1 among the start information of 2 remains, when the start information of FIG. 2 is newly stored, it is based on the newly stored start information of FIG. The notification of the lottery result is performed prior to the notification of the lottery result based on the already stored start information of FIG. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that executes the special drawing related lottery process corresponds to an example of a lottery means (whether or not judgment means).

  In the special figure 2 related lottery process, a lottery (win / no decision) is executed, a special figure to be stopped and determined, and a timer number is determined. First, it is determined whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, first, it is determined whether or not a predetermined success / failure determination prohibition condition is not satisfied. Here, it is determined whether or not the second special figure display device 214 is in the special figure fluctuation display or in the stop display. Returning, if neither is displayed, it is determined whether it is set during special figure operation or special figure non-operation, and if it is set during special figure operation, the main controller timer interrupt processing Returning to FIG. 5, if the special figure is set to be inactive, it means that the validity determination prohibition condition has not been established, and this time, it is determined whether or not a predetermined validity determination condition has been established. This determination is made by referring to the reserved storage unit of the special figure 2 provided in the RAM 308 to determine whether or not the number of the special figure 2 variable games held is larger than zero. If the number of holds is 0, the process returns to the main control unit timer interrupt process. If the number is 1 or more, a predetermined success / failure determination condition is established.

  If a predetermined success / failure determination condition is satisfied, one set of random values (the special figure 2 big hit judgment random number value) which is the start information stored in the past from the reserved storage unit of the special figure 2 provided in the RAM 308. , Random number value for determining special figure 2 at the time of big hit, random number value for determining special figure 2 at the time of small hit, and random number value for determining special figure 2 at the time of loss), and starting information (random) The numerical value set) is transferred from the currently stored area to the next area. That is, if the starting information stored in the past is taken out from the holding storage unit of FIG. 2 and the starting information is stored in the holding storage unit of FIG. 2, the Nth oldest starting information is held in FIG. It is set as the (N-1) oldest starting information in the storage unit. Also, 1 is subtracted from the pending number stored in the RAM 308. One set of random values from the reserved storage unit of the special figure 2 of the RAM 308 (the special figure 2 big hit determination random value, the big hit special figure 2 decision random value, the small hit special figure 2 decision random value, and the loss time The main control unit 300 that performs processing for extracting the special figure 2 determination random number value) corresponds to an example of a second start-up information acquisition unit.

  Next, a success / failure determination process is performed. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 also stores a determination table for determining whether or not it is correct. The contents of this success / failure determination table are the same as the contents of the previous / failure determination table described above. In the success / failure determination process, the probability variation flag prepared in the RAM 308 is referred to, and the special figure 2 big hit determination random number value is stored in the success / failure determination table in accordance with the control state (special figure low probability state, special figure high probability state). Based on which of the random number ranges, “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” is derived as a result of the determination of success / failure. In the special figure high probability state, the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the special figure low probability state. Deriving “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” corresponds to the determination (lottery), and the CPU 304 of the main control unit 30 that executes the determination processing here selects lottery means (passage determination means). It corresponds to an example. Further, “big hit” corresponds to an example of a specific determination result.

  When the execution of the success / failure determination process is completed, the process proceeds to a special symbol design determination process. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 also stores a special figure determination table. The contents of the special figure determination table are the same as the contents of the special figure advance determination table described above. In this special symbol design determination process, when the result of the determination is “big hit”, based on which random number range in the special symbol determination table belongs to which random number value for determining the big bonus special figure 2 belongs, The special figure determination result is determined as one of “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure F”. In addition, when the determination result is “small hit”, the special figure determination result is determined based on which random number range in the special figure determination table the random number value for determining the special figure 2 at the time of small hits belongs. Determine "Special Figure G" or "Special Figure H". Further, when the determination result is “lost”, the special figure determination result is set to “special figure determination result” based on which random number range in the special figure determination table the random figure value for determining the special figure 2 at the time of loss belongs. The figure is determined as “I” or “Special Figure J”. The CPU 304 of the main control unit 30 that executes the special symbol design determining process corresponds to an example of a symbol determining unit.

  In the variation time determination process following the special symbol design determination process, the variable display period in the variable graphic display is determined. In this variation time determination process, a timer number determination random number is acquired from a timer number determination random number counter provided in the RAM 308. The acquisition timing of the timer number determination random number is the timing immediately before the start of the special figure change, but may be the timing of acquiring the start information. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 also stores a timer number determination table. In the timer number determination table, a timer number and a random number range corresponding to the timer number are defined for each special figure determination result. The timer number is the time from when the second special symbol display device 214 or the first special symbol display device 212 starts changing the symbol until the stop symbol indicating the result of the determination of the success / failure is displayed, that is, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. This represents a variable display period (special drawing change time), but may be a decorative display variable display period.

  In this embodiment, timers 1 to 8 are prepared as timers. Timer 1 indicates that the special figure fluctuation stop period will be 2 seconds, resulting in a very shortened special figure fluctuation time. Timer 2 will have a special figure fluctuation stop period of 5 seconds, resulting in a reduced special figure fluctuation time. Represents that Note that the determination of the timer 1 or the timer 2 may be referred to as a special figure change. Timer 3 has a special figure fluctuation stop period of 10 seconds, and timer 7 has a special figure fluctuation stop period of 8 seconds. These timers 3 and 7 represent normal special figure fluctuation time (reference special figure fluctuation time). The fluctuation of the special figure based on the timer 3 is referred to as normal fluctuation 1, and the special figure based on the timer 7 is designated as the special figure fluctuation time. The fluctuation in the figure is called normal fluctuation 2. In the timers 1 to 3 and the timer 7, the decorative pattern variation pattern in the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG.

  The timer 4 indicates that the special figure fluctuation stop period is 12 seconds. When the timer 4 is determined, normal reach is selected as the decoration pattern fluctuation pattern in the decoration symbol display device 208. In normal reach, generally, two symbol display areas (for example, the left and right symbol display areas 208a and 208c shown in FIG. 3) are displayed in the same manner, and the remaining one symbol display area (for example, the middle symbol display area 208b) is stopped. If the symbol display area that is variably displayed, that is, the symbol display area that is variably displayed stops displaying a specific symbol (the symbol that is the same as the symbol display area that is stopped), a combination of predetermined jackpot symbols (FIG. 5) This is a state in which the “decorative symbol combination 1” and “decorative symbol combination 2” shown in FIG. Timer 5 indicates that the special figure fluctuation stop period is 40 seconds, and timer 6 indicates that the special figure fluctuation stop period is 50 seconds. When the timer 5 or 6 is determined, super-reach is selected as the decorative pattern variation pattern in the decorative symbol display device 208. Super reach is a product obtained by adding special variation display to normal reach to improve the production effect (long reach, normal reverse reach, double line reach, etc.).

  The timer 8 indicates that the special figure fluctuation stop period is 60 seconds. When the timer 8 is determined, special variation is selected as the variation pattern of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display device 208. The special variation includes special multi-line reach, full rotation reach, special full rotation reach, and the like. In this embodiment, when the timer 8 is determined, the variation pattern of the decorative design in the decorative design display device 208 is the full rotation reach. Is selected. The probability that timer 8 is selected is much lower than the probability that other timers are selected, and this full rotation reach corresponds to premier reach.

  Note that the term “reach” simply means a decorative pattern variation pattern including normal reach, super reach, and special variation.

  This reach is after the determination of whether or not the result of the determination of the success / failure (the final lottery) in the special figure related process is a specific determination result (a predetermined result with a high player's advantage). It is a notice effect that informs the player in advance before notifying the result of the success / failure determination, and whether or not the reach is performed is determined after the determination of the success / failure.

  In this variation time determination process, the timer number is determined based on the timer number determination random number using the timer number determination table. That is, the timer number is determined depending on which random number range corresponding to the special figure determination result the acquired timer number determination random number belongs to. In determining the timer number, if the timer number determination table defines the timer number according to the number of reservations, the timer number determination random number as well as the current number of reservations shown in FIG. Based on this, the timer number may be determined.

  The timer number representing the special figure variation time described above is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308.

  Before the special drawing lottery-related process is executed (for example, the above-described winning determination process S209), the special figure preliminary determination result is obtained from a plurality of types of timer selection tables including timer numbers as one or a plurality of period information. One type of timer selection table may be selected based on a predetermined dedicated random number lottery, and the timer number may be determined from the timer selection table here. In determining the timer number here, a lottery with a dedicated random number (for example, a random number for timer number determination) may be performed, or the timer number may be uniquely determined without performing the lottery. In addition, a timer selection table may be selected in the special drawing lottery related process, and the first sub-control unit 400 may be selected based on the timer selection table.

  When the variation time determination process is completed, the other special figure 2 related lottery process is performed, and the special figure 2 related lottery process ends.

  Subsequently, in the special figure related process, a special figure 1 related lottery process is performed. Each process performed in the special figure 1 related lottery process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 related lottery process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted.

  Thus, the special figure related process (step S213) in the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6B ends, and the process proceeds to the command setting transmission process (step S215).

  Here, before describing the command setting transmission process, the specifications of the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a table showing specifications of the pachinko machine 100 (game table A) according to the present embodiment and specifications of other types of pachinko machines (game table B). Both the game table A and the game table B have the same game format as a ball game machine, are of the same model and series, and have the same hardware elements such as the board configuration, but the game table A And the game table B have different software elements.

  First, the specifications of the pachinko machine 100 (game table A) according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko machine 100 (game table A) of this embodiment is a so-called MAX machine. There are two special figure start ports (first special figure start port 230 and second special figure start port 232). Hereinafter, the case of entering the first special figure starting port 230 may be simply referred to as special figure 1, and the case of entering the second special figure starting port 232 may be simply referred to as special figure 2. May be called. The pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment is a special figure 2 priority change machine. There is only one variable prize opening 234 called a big prize opening, and when one ball enters the variable prize opening 234, 1R ends. The number of award balls is paid out by 3 balls each when one ball enters the first special figure starting port 230 and when one ball enters the second special figure starting port 232, and one ball enters the general winning port 226. In this case, 10 balls are paid out, and 14 balls are paid out when one ball is entered into the variable winning opening 231. In the big hit of this embodiment, 15R is the maximum number of rounds, and as described above, 1R ends when 8 balls enter the variable prize opening 231, and 14 balls are paid out when one ball enters the variable prize opening 231. For this reason, the maximum number of balls to be obtained in the big hit in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment is 1680. The big hit probability is 1 / 399.610 in the special figure low probability state (non-probable change state), whereas in the special figure high probability state (probability change state), it becomes 1 / 39.961 and becomes the special figure low probability state. Compared to 10 times higher. The small hit probability is 1 / 241.830 in both FIG. 1 and FIG. If you win a jackpot with a probability change (Special Figure A, Special Figure C, Special Figure E), the special figure high probability state (probability change state) will be maintained until you win the next jackpot, such as Special Figure B or Special Figure D If you win a regular big hit with a short time (a big hit with a short time without a certain change), the short time state (electric support state) will be maintained for 100 times after the big hit game is completed. Shifts to a non-time-short state (non-electric support state). If a special jackpot with a certain probability such as special figure A or special figure C is won, the short time state is maintained until the next big jackpot game is started. The probability of hitting the general figure variable game is 1/101 in the low probability state (non-electric support state) of the normal figure, and 1 / 1.02 in the high probability state (electric support state) of the normal figure. Compared to the special figure low probability state, it rises 100 times.

Next, specifications of other types of pachinko machines (game table B) will be described focusing on differences from the pachinko machine (game table A) of the present embodiment. The specifications of the gaming table B described here are determined from the design stage, and this gaming table B is a so-called sweet digital machine. The gaming table B is a winning order variation machine in which the first special figure starting port 230 and the second special figure starting port 232 are not superior or inferior, and the special figure variable game is started in the winning order. When nine balls enter the variable prize opening 234, which is the only one big prize opening, 1R ends. Therefore, the specified number of winnings to the variable winning opening 234 is one ball more than that of the game table A. However, when one ball is entered into the variable winning opening 231, only 13 balls are paid out, which is one less than the game table A. The game table B is not provided with the special figures C, D, F, H, and J shown in FIG. 5, 5R special jackpot symbol (with short time with probability change), 5R big jackpot symbol (with short time without probability change), 2R hidden probability variation (no short time with probability variation), first small hit, and first off symbol are prepared. Therefore, 5R is the maximum number of rounds in the big hit of the game table B, and the maximum number of balls to be played is 585 balls, which is overwhelmingly smaller than the game table A. On the other hand, the big hit probability is 1 / 87.850 in the special figure low probability state (non-probability change state), and in the special figure high probability state (probability change state), it is 1 / 1.894, which is a big hit in comparison with the game table A. Easy to win. The small hit probability is 1 / 87.850 in FIG. 1 and 1/65536 in FIG. When winning a jackpot with a probability change, after the jackpot game is over, the probability variation state is maintained while the special figure variation game is performed 24 times, and the 25th time is shifted to the non-probability variation state. That is, the probability variation system (probability variation type) is the number of times cut (ST). Note that the probability (X) of pulling back the special figure at the high probability by ST24 rotation is {1- (1 / 11.894)} ²⁴ = 87.8%. Further, in the 2R hidden probability change described above, the variable winning opening 234 opens only for an extremely short time in which it is almost impossible to enter a ball, and it is difficult to expect a payout based on winning in the variable winning opening 234. Therefore, 5R special big hit and 5R special big hit will be given for the ball with the ball. Of these, the 5R special big hit will be given for the short time. While the special figure variation game is played 24 times, the short time state (electric support state) is maintained, and the 25th time the state shifts to the non-short time state (non-electric support state).

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 (game table A) of the present embodiment and the game table B differ in the amount of balls obtained in one big hit. Normally, the game play rate in pachinko machines is designed to be around 99% to 107%. However, by setting a difference in the jackpot probability and the maximum number of balls to be played (the maximum number of balls acquired in the jackpot) There is a difference in the wave of the ball for each game machine. The pachinko machine 100 (game table A) of the present embodiment has a large denominator of jackpot probability in a special figure low probability state, so the investment amount tends to be large. It is. On the other hand, the gaming table B generally has a small denominator of the big hit probability, and in particular, the denominator of the big hit probability in the special figure low probability state is small. However, it is a sweet digital machine with few hits in one big hit. In addition, the pachinko machine 100 (game table A) and the game table B of the present embodiment are common in that they include a plurality of special figure display devices, but priority is given to the variable game in the special figure display device. It depends on whether or not there is.

  Next, the command setting transmission process (step S215) illustrated in FIG. 6B will be described. In this command setting transmission process, various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect starting command, per round number designation command, winning prize opening command, closing winning prize opening Command, power recovery command, RAM clear command, special figure hold increase command, general figure hold increase command, etc.), and bits 0 to 10 are command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type). It is composed.

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, the command data includes information indicating a special symbol stop symbol, information indicating a control state (information indicating a setting state of a time reduction flag and a probability variable flag), and information indicating a timer number. In the case of a symbol variation stop command, it includes information indicating a special symbol stop symbol (special symbol determination result), information indicating a control state, etc., and in the case of a winning effect start command and an end effect start command. In the case of a round number designation command, information representing the control state, the number of rounds, etc. are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 232, winning of the variable winning port 234 Includes presence or absence.

  In the general command rotation start setting transmission process described above, information indicating the special figure stop symbol (special figure determination result), information indicating the control state, information indicating the timer number, information stored in the RAM 308 as command data Information indicating the number of the first special figure variable games or the second special figure variable games being set is set. In the general command rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the special figure stop symbol (special figure determination result), information indicating the control state, and the like stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the above-described general command winning effect start setting transmission process, the command data includes information indicating the special figure determination result, information indicating the control state, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. Set the information indicating. The winning effect start command here corresponds to a jackpot game start command. In the above-described general command end effect setting transmission process, command control data represents effect control information and control state stored in the RAM 308 and output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period. Information indicating information, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. The first sub control unit 400 that has received the end effect start command transmits an end effect control command to the second sub control unit 500 based on the end effect start command. The second sub-control unit 500 that has received the end effect control command displays a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, an image that informs the player that the big hit is to be ended on the decorative symbol display device 208, so that the big win game Ends. The end effect start command here corresponds to a jackpot game end command. In the above-described general command special winning opening release setting transmission process, information indicating the number of winning rounds stored in the RAM 308, the current number of rounds, information indicating the control state, etc. is set as command data of the special winning opening release command. . In the above-described general command big prize opening closing setting transmission process, the current round number stored in the RAM 308, the information indicating the control state, the first special figure variable game held as command data of the big prize opening closing command Alternatively, information indicating the number of second special figure variable games is set.

  In step S215, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure hold increase processing, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308 in the command data of the special figure hold increase command, the control state And information indicating the stop symbol of special figure 1 or special figure 2 determined in advance (special figure preliminary determination result).

  Furthermore, in this step S215, general command usual figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command usual figure hold increase process, information indicating a control state is set in the command data of the general figure hold increase command. In addition, the main control unit 300 also transmits to the first sub-control unit 400 a general map change start command indicating that the normal map display has started (or is) as a general command-related command. In addition, the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400 start (do) the common figure change stop command indicating that the change display of the normal figure has stopped (do) or the pair of blade members 2321. An electric chew opening start command indicating that, or an electric chew closing command indicating that the pair of blade members 2321 are closed (to do) may be transmitted.

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 acquires the number of remaining rounds until all the rounds are completed based on the number of rounds included in the command and the current number of rounds.

  In this command setting transmission process, a command is also transmitted to the payout control unit 600 shown in FIG. The output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when turned on) in bit 7, and power-on information in bit 6. (In the case of ON, it indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), the current processing type (0-3) for encryption in bits 4-5, and the encrypted processing in bits 0-3 The number of payout requests is indicated.

  Next, in the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6B, an external output signal setting process (step S217) is performed. In the external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 336 shown in FIG.

  In step S219, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S201 described above are read, and the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or a bottom pan full error is monitored to open the front frame door. When an error or a lower pan full error is detected, device information indicating whether there is a front frame door opening error or a lower pan full error is set in the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The device information set here is included in the basic command and transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Also, the various solenoids 332 shown in FIG. 4 are driven to control the opening / closing of the second special figure starting port 232 and the variable winning port 234, and the normal symbol display device 210, the first symbol display device 324, the display circuit 324, 326, 330. Display data to be output to the first special figure display device 212, the second special figure display device 214, the various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310.

When the device monitoring process in step S219 ends, the process returns to the main control unit main process shown in FIG. 6A. Before the return, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is returned to each original register. Make settings and enable interrupts. In addition, before recovery, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. If the low voltage signal is on (when power-off is detected), it returns to the power-off state when power is restored. A specific variable or stack pointer for saving is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, subjected to an interruption process such as initialization of the input / output port, and then returned to the main process of the main control unit. Also good.
<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
The process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, the initial setting in step S301 is executed. In this initial setting, initial setting of the I / O port 410 shown in FIG. 4, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step S303, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S307, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300.

  In step S309, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in S307, processing such as reading the effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step S311, when the press of the effect button 136 shown in FIG. 1 is detected, the effect data updated in step S309 is changed to effect data corresponding to the press of the effect button 136.

  In step S313, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

  In step S315, if there is a command to the drive circuit 420 for the various lamps 418 in the effect data read in S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step S317, if there is a command to the drive circuit 422 of the effect movable body 224 in the effect data read in S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  The RAM 408 of the first sub control unit 400 is provided with a transmission area for setting a control command to be transmitted to the second sub control unit 500. If there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read out in S309, processing for setting this control command in the transmission area is performed (step S319).

  Subsequently, an original mode control process is performed (step S321), a penalty control process (step S323) is further performed, and the process returns to step S303. The original mode control process (step S321) and penalty control process (step S323) will be described later.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S331 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is set as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408, and this command reception interrupt process ends.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is performed by using the timer interrupt as a trigger. Execute in the cycle.

  In step S341 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

In step S343 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, a control command is transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 set in step S319, an effect random number value is updated, and the like. Ends.
<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
The second sub control unit 500 executes control of the decorative symbol display device 208 based on the control command transmitted from the first sub control unit 400. The second sub-control unit 500 is connected to an image control unit that displays an image on the decorative symbol display device 208. This image control unit has a VRAM (video RAM) and a GPU (graphics processing unit). The GPU reads the picture information and the like stored in the ROM of the second sub-control unit 500 based on the signal from the CPU of the second sub-control unit 500, and uses the display area (work area) of the VRAM to display the display image. The generated image is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208.

  More specifically, the CPU of the second sub control unit 500 first issues an image data transfer instruction. Here, first, the designation of the drawing areas of the display area A and the display area B of the VRAM is swapped. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU sets ROM coordinates (ROM transfer source address), VRAM coordinates (VRAM transfer destination address) and the like in the GPU attribute register based on the position information table and the like, and then images from the ROM to the VRAM. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The GPU transfers the image data from the ROM to the VRAM based on the instruction set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the GPU outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the GPU. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM based on the image data transferred to the VRAM, the CPU stores information on the image data constituting the display image (VRAM coordinate axes, image size, VRAM coordinates). (Arrangement coordinates, etc.) to the GPU. The GPU sets parameters according to the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register. On the other hand, when the transfer end interrupt signal from the GPU has not been input, it waits for the transfer end interrupt signal to be input.

  Subsequently, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU instructs the GPU to start drawing an image. The GPU starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU.

  When a drawing instruction is performed, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the GPU based on the end of image drawing has been input. If the generation end interrupt signal is not input, the generation end interrupt signal is input. When a generation end interrupt signal is input, the scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1) to finish the process. To do.

  As described above, the decorative symbol display device 208 corresponds to an example of a display unit. A combination of the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 corresponds to an example of an effect execution unit.

  Further, the second sub control unit 500 also executes control of the shielding device 246 based on the control command transmitted from the first sub control unit 400.

  Subsequently, a characteristic process in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. As described above, in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, it is possible to set the original (Daitomo) mode.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the original mode.

  In this original (Daitomo) mode, a game machine that can set the original mode, and individual setting information that is individual personal information of the player, including history information of the results of playing the game with the original mode set, Remember me. In the game stand, various privileges according to the history information (for example, an effect having a low appearance rate or an effect indicating information relating to the profit of the game) are given. When ending the game in which the original mode is set, the individual setting information stored in the game machine is input to the server. Each time a game in which the original mode is set is finished, individual setting information including new history information reflecting the history of the game is issued from the gaming table. When the player inputs individual setting information including new history information to the server, the individual setting information stored on the server side is updated. When the individual setting information stored in the server is input to the game machine when the next game is played, a privilege according to the history information included in the input individual setting information is also provided at the next game. This individual setting information is included in an encrypted password having a predetermined number of digits, and is exchanged between the game console-player (external device apparatus) -server. The individual setting information also includes a model code that identifies the model of the gaming machine, and the gaming machine stores a corresponding model code. In specifications where history information can be used in common between different models, there are multiple corresponding model codes. In specifications where history information can be used only between the same models, there is only one corresponding model code. .

  FIG. 9 shows a pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 which is a kind of gaming machine, and a server S operated by a gaming machine manufacturer. The server S and the pachinko machine 100 are connected via a communication network N. The communication network N here is the Internet, but may be a network constructed by the TCP / IP protocol, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network). Accordingly, the server S and the pachinko machine 100 may be connected indoors with a LAN cable. In this case, the server S may be a hall computer of a hall where the pachinko machine 100 is installed. Furthermore, the server function may be built in the pachinko machine 100.

  FIG. 9 also shows a cellular phone terminal M as an example of an external device having a communication function and an image reading function. A cellular phone terminal M shown in FIG. 9 has a camera function and a barcode reader function. When the mobile phone terminal M captures a two-dimensional barcode with the camera function, the barcode reader function is activated and character information included in the two-dimensional barcode is extracted. Furthermore, the mobile phone terminal M is a communication terminal that can access a web page by using an HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) protocol. In the following description, a web page refers to a page that conforms to the HTTP protocol. The communication network N shown in FIG. 9 is connected to a server or the like provided by a mobile phone terminal operator, not shown here, and the server S and the mobile phone terminal M transmit data via the communication network N. Can send and receive.

  Further, FIG. 9 also shows a slot machine 900 as a game table. The slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 9 is also a game machine that can set the original mode.

  The server S is provided with a web page, such as an initial registration page for member registration, a password issuance page, an update reception page, and a customization page.

  FIG. 10A shows the operation key unit 190 shown in FIG.

  The operation key unit 190 shown in FIG. 10A has a cross key 191, an OK button 192, and a cancel button 193. When the cancel button 193 is pressed, it is possible to return to the previous screen.

  When the OK button 192 is pressed in a non-game state (here, the demo screen is displayed), a menu window 610 and a customization guide 620 are additionally displayed on the demo screen as shown in FIG. The Here, the non-game state corresponds to a state in which the special symbol is stopped. The demonstration screen informs that a menu window 610 and a customization guide 620 are additionally displayed when the OK button 192 is pressed.

  Here, the timing at which additional display of the menu window 610 and the customization guide 620 is permitted will be described in detail. Additional display of the menu window 610 and the customization guide 620 may be permitted from the time when the change of the special symbol is started until the change of any of the decorative symbols is stopped. That is, as an interest of the game stand, the player can be shown the stop pattern of the decorative symbols, but the menu display may be permitted as long as the display of the mode is not disturbed. However, in the aspect in which the menu window 610 and the customization guide 620 are additionally displayed so as to cover the variation area of the decorative symbol, it is preferable to allow additional display while the symbol variation of the special symbol is stopped. It is preferable that priority is given to the change display of a decoration symbol, and additional display is not permitted until the change of one of the decoration symbols is stopped and displayed after the start. In other words, it is preferable that the menu window 610 and the customization guide 620 are additionally displayed at positions outside the decorative symbol variation area. Further, it is more preferable that the additional display is performed at a position outside the display area on the side of FIG.

  As a period during which additional display of the menu window 610 or the like is prohibited in principle, the decorative symbol stopping operation can be given. The symbol stop operation is a period from the reach state of reach or super reach until the middle symbol is stopped and displayed, a fluctuation fluctuation period, or a symbol fixed display period. As described above, the interest of the game stand depends on the stop mode of the symbol, so that the menu call is prohibited while the mode is displayed. Also, during the big hit game and the small hit game, the prohibition period is also entered. During the big hit game or the small hit game, as in the case of the symbol stop mode, it is a period in which a profit is given to the player, and information indicating the magnitude of the profit given to the player thereafter is also notified. Therefore, additional display of the menu window 610 or the like that disturbs the notification is prohibited.

  Furthermore, there is a period during which the additional display may be prohibited exceptionally even at the timing when the additional display of the menu window 610 or the like can be performed. For example, during the so-called pseudo-continuous execution, the first decoration symbol change start to stop display may be prohibited. In addition, a period in which a special effect that makes the effect mode different from normal for a predetermined period of time after the end of the big hit game or after the end of the small hit game may be prohibited.

  Further, additional display of the menu window 610 or the like may be prohibited based on the fact that the gaming state has shifted to a so-called latent state after displaying the special drawings E, F, G, and H. Since it is difficult to understand from the outside whether the latent state is advantageous or unfavorable to the player, the beginner may not be able to grasp the latent state, but may stand up By setting the original mode in advance, when the latent state starts, the original mode cannot be ended, and the game table operation is reduced while preventing the player from leaving the seat in a state in which the latent state is advantageous to the player. Sometimes it can be suppressed.

  When the gaming machine is the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 9, the additional display of the menu window 610 or the like is a medal insertion acceptance period. This medal insertion acceptance period corresponds to the display of the demonstration screen, after the display determination due to the reel stop, after the medal payout, or after the settlement button is pressed.

  As a period during which additional display of the menu window 610 or the like is prohibited in principle, a bonus, a bonus confirmation screen is displayed, a continuous production is being executed, a so-called replay time (RT) or assist replay time (ART) end screen is displayed. Become inside. That is, when a period advantageous to the player ends, the additional display is prohibited at the timing of notifying the end. In the case of the slot machine 900, since a reverse effect (notification that the advantageous period is still continued) is frequently performed in the next game operation (the bet pressing, the start lever pressing) after the end notification, the simply advantageous period If the permission or prohibition of the additional display of the menu window 610 or the like is switched depending on whether or not the continuation is continued, it will be known whether the advantageous period is continued or ended. Therefore, the additional display is uniformly prohibited at the end of the advantageous period.

  Furthermore, there is a period during which the additional display may be prohibited exceptionally even at the timing when the additional display of the menu window 610 or the like can be performed. For example, during the occurrence of errors such as selectors, hoppers, doors open, etc., it is exceptionally prohibited.

  Further, as is common to the pachinko machine 100 and the slot machine 900, the original mode can be disabled and the setting of the original mode can be prohibited by the original mode selection switch 161 shown in FIG. In addition, the first mode for prohibiting additional display of the menu window 610 or the like, that is, the first mode in which the password cannot be input and the two-dimensional code cannot be issued, and the password can be input but the two-dimensional code cannot be issued. A second aspect may be provided. This second mode is processing for a case where development on the server S side is not in time, for example. Although it is possible to make a hidden element or the like appear on the game machine by inputting a password, the server S cannot manage history information or the like. Further, a third mode may be provided in which password entry is omitted and a two-dimensional code can be issued. According to the third aspect, it is possible to issue a two-dimensional code when the mission is completed or the game is completed, and the history information can be managed on the server S side. It cannot be reflected.

  The additional display of the menu window 610 and the like has been described in detail above. However, in this embodiment, the additional display of the menu window 610 and the like is permitted except for a period in which the additional display of the menu window 610 and the like is prohibited in principle. The

  FIG. 10I is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 when “membership registration” is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (i-1) and the like, “member registration”, “password entry”, “two-dimensional code issuance”, “data clear”, “end” are prepared as menus displayed on the menu window 610. By operating the cross key 191 shown in FIG. 10A in the menu window 610, the cursor 191a is moved. When the cursor 191a is moved to a desired menu and the OK button 192 is pressed once, the cursor 191a is moved. The menu displayed at the position of is selected.

  In (i-1) in the figure, “member registration” is selected and the member registration screen is opened (see (i-2) in the figure). On the member registration screen, a two-dimensional barcode C1 for password acquisition is displayed. This two-dimensional barcode C1 includes the URL of the registration page for initial registration on the server S side. To set the original mode, you must first register as a member. The player reads the two-dimensional barcode C1 and obtains the URL of the initial registration page with the mobile phone terminal M having the camera function and the barcode reader function as shown in FIG. The player accesses the registration page of the acquired URL from the mobile phone terminal M. The server S acquires personal identification information (ID) that can identify a person who has accessed the initial registration page, and issues a password. The personal identification information (ID) may be information based on an individual identification number unique to the mobile phone terminal M or information input by an accessor. The password issued here includes initial values of personal identification information (ID) and history information. The history information is stored in the server S in association with the personal identification information acquired here. When the password is issued from the server S, the password is displayed on the display screen of the mobile phone terminal M.

  FIG. 10 (ii) is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 when “INPUT PASSWORD” is selected.

  In FIG. 11 (ii-1), “password input” is selected, and the password input screen is opened (see FIG. 11 (ii-2)). A player who has already registered as a member and wants to set the original mode must enter a password. The password can be acquired by accessing the password issuing page of the server S from the mobile phone terminal M. When the server S acquires the personal identification information of the person who has accessed, the server S issues history information stored in association with the personal identification information and a password including the personal identification information (ID), and the mobile phone terminal M The password is displayed on the display screen. The password is encrypted with a predetermined number of digits, for example, “GI ¥ LS”. The amount of information that can be included in the password depends on the number of digits of the password × the number of input character types. The password may include only personal identification information for identifying the player, and the history information may be stored in association with the personal identification information on the game stand side. By storing the game, even if the table is moved, the game can be performed in the original mode under the same conditions.

  Further, even if the OK button 192 is pressed once on the member registration screen shown in FIG. 10 (i-2), this password input screen is opened. A list of alphabets and symbols is displayed on the password input screen. By operating the cross key 191 shown in FIG. 10A in the list, the cursor 191a is moved, the cursor 191a is moved to a desired alphabet or symbol, and the OK button 192 is pressed once. An alphabet or a symbol combined with the cursor 191a is input. While viewing the display screen of the mobile phone terminal M, the player operates the cross key 191 and the OK button 192 to input the password.

  Further, in the present embodiment, any screen (not limited to the demo screen) is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 except for the period in which the additional display of the menu window 610 or the like is basically prohibited. If a predetermined first operation (for example, the simultaneous pressing of the upward key of the cross key 191 and the OK button 192) is performed, the password input screen shown in FIG. 10 (ii-2) is directly called. Alternatively, if a predetermined second operation (for example, the downward key of the cross key 191 and the OK button 192 are simultaneously pressed), the member registration screen shown in FIG. 10 (i-2) is directly called. It may be.

  In the pachinko machine where the password is entered, the encrypted password is decrypted to obtain history information. Here, if the history information cannot be acquired or the model code included in the history information is not supported, it is notified that the password could not be recognized ((ii-3) in FIG. 10). When the predetermined time has elapsed, the menu screen 610 and the customization guide 620 are switched to the demonstration screen. On the other hand, when the history information can be acquired, it is notified that the password is successfully recognized (see FIG. 10 (ii-4)), and the setting of the original mode is completed. In this embodiment, the original mode cannot be set unless a correct password is input. When the original mode is set, a history including the game result after setting and the like is temporarily stored in the pachinko machine 100. In addition, it is possible to enjoy a game reflecting the history information included in the password. For example, the continuation of the game represented by the history information included in the password can be enjoyed, or a privilege according to the history information is given. When the screen shown in FIG. 10 (ii-4) is displayed for a predetermined time, the screen is switched to the demo screen.

  Even if the password has already been input and the original mode has been started, the input of the new password may be accepted, but it may be notified that the password has already been input.

  FIG. 11 (i) is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 when “2D code issuance” is selected.

  In FIG. 11 (i-1), “2D code issuance” is selected, and the 2D code issuance screen is opened via the warning screen shown in FIG. 11 (i-2). )reference). The two-dimensional code C2 generated by the pachinko machine 100 is displayed on the two-dimensional code issuance screen shown in FIG. The issuance of the two-dimensional code C2 is prepared on the assumption that the player selects it when the game with the original mode set is finished.

  The two-dimensional code here has a maximum capacity of 2053 bytes (about 2 KB), and the display size is changed in increments of 4 cells in the range of 21 × 21 [cells] to 177 × 177 [cells]. Can do. A QR code (registered trademark) is known as a typical two-dimensional code. In place of the two-dimensional code, a one-dimensional barcode or an encrypted character string may be used. However, the two-dimensional code has an advantage that the amount of information that can be included is much larger than that of a simple character string. In the case of a character string, as the amount of information to be included increases, the number of character strings increases, which cannot be remembered by humans and cannot be completely written. Therefore, the burden can be reduced by notifying with a two-dimensional code.

  In the present embodiment, the two-dimensional code C2 includes personal identification information (ID), the result of the current game, and information representing the mission achievement status and the accumulated value of the original mode points, which will be described in detail later. In addition, the number of winnings at the special figure start opening (230, 232), the total number of reel rotations, the number of bonuses (big hit), the number of small roles (small hit), and store identification information in the slot machine 100 shown in FIG. , Information unique to the game machine, movable status, number of errors, etc. may be included. Information representing the game result, mission achievement status, accumulated value of original mode points, number of winnings, etc. correspond to history information. Further, the two-dimensional code C2 includes the URL of the update reception page prepared in the server S.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, when the two-dimensional code C2 is issued, information such as the result of the current game included in the two-dimensional code C2 is erased from the pachinko machine 100. The warning screen shown in FIG. 11 (i-2) is a screen for warning the player about this.

  When the player photographs the issued two-dimensional code C2 using the camera function of the mobile phone terminal M, the bar code reader function is activated. The display screen of the mobile phone terminal M shown in FIG. 9 includes “http: //www.˜/jp” representing the address of the update reception page prepared in the server S, and the personal identification included in the two-dimensional code C2. A URL to which an argument indicating information (ID) or history information is added is displayed. When the player accesses the URL converted by the barcode reader function from the read two-dimensional code C2, the history information stored so far in the server S in association with the personal identification information included in the argument portion is stored. , The history information included in the argument part is updated.

  In order to close the two-dimensional code issuance screen shown in FIG. 11 (i-3), the player places the cursor 191a on “End” displayed on the two-dimensional code issuance screen and presses the OK button 192. Then, a warning screen shown in FIG. This warning screen is for confirming whether or not to request the redisplay of the two-dimensional code C2, and when the cursor 191a is moved to "Return" and the OK button 192 is pressed, (i-3) in FIG. ), The cursor 191a is moved to “End” and the OK button 192 is pressed, thereby switching to the demo screen.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, since the player who has read the two-dimensional code C2 may leave the gaming table as it is, the history information stored in the gaming table at the time of issuing the two-dimensional code is deleted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the history information may be erased based on the player's operation after the two-dimensional code is issued. If the player does not erase the history information, the history information is You may comprise so that it can return to the reflected game.

  FIG. 11 (ii) is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 when “DATA CLEAR” is selected.

  In the same figure (ii-1), “DATA CLEAR” is selected, and through the warning screen shown in the same figure (ii-2), the results of the current game, the mission achievement status and the original mode points are displayed from the pachinko machine 100. Information representing the accumulated value is deleted (see (ii-3) in the figure). The result of this game is not good, or the mission was completed, but there are times when you want to enjoy the process until the mission is completed again, so you can choose to clear the data. In FIG. 11 (ii-2), a warning is displayed for a person who erroneously selects data clear. As described above, in this embodiment, unless the correct password is input, the original mode is not set, and the history including game results and the like is not saved in the pachinko machine 100. In FIG. 11 (ii-4), a message is displayed for a person who selects “DATA CLEAR” without entering a password. When the screen shown in (ii-3) in the figure and the screen shown in (ii-4) in the figure are displayed for a predetermined time, the screen is switched to the demonstration screen.

  FIG. 11 (iii) is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 when “end” is selected.

  In FIG. 6 (iii-1), “End” is selected, and the screen is switched to the demo screen.

  FIG. 12A is a diagram showing a table summarizing the missions prepared for the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment. The pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine A, and FIG. 12A also shows the mission of the gaming machine B described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 1-No. There are 24 missions listed. These missions correspond to predetermined tasks in the game, more specifically, tasks for acquiring a privilege.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment, when the mission shown in FIG. 12 (a) is achieved in setting the original mode and proceeding with the game, an original mode point predetermined for each mission is given. The original mode point can be used in common on the gaming table A and the gaming table B. That is, the original mode points acquired on the gaming table A can be used as they are on the gaming table B, and the original mode points acquired on the gaming table B can also be used on the gaming table A as they are. FIG. 12 (a) also shows the value of the original mode point predetermined for each mission. The value of the original mode point here is common to the gaming table A and the gaming table B. In other words, the profit (here, the number of points) given by the achievement of the predetermined mission in the gaming machine A is the same as the profit given by the achievement of the predetermined mission in the gaming machine B. In the present embodiment, the number of points in the original mode is notified to the player in place of the level. Here, 10 points corresponds to one level.

  In addition, the mission conditions in the gaming table A of this embodiment and the missions in the different types of gaming tables B have the same (common) achievement conditions. In addition, there are game tables A and B that have the same degree of difficulty in achieving the same mission, but the game table A has a relatively large jackpot probability but a relatively large maximum number of balls. On the other hand, the game table B is a sweet digital machine with a relatively high jackpot probability but a relatively small maximum number of balls to be played. The achievement difficulty level referred to here is an achievement difficulty level common to a plurality of types of game machines calculated in the design stage in consideration of specifications such as a jackpot probability between a plurality of types of game machines. FIG. 12A also shows the achievement difficulty level. The achievement difficulty level is represented by symbols S, A, B, and C, and means that the mission difficulty level is the same for missions that have the same symbol. The same level includes not only the case where the achievement probabilities are completely the same, but also the case where they are substantially the same (for example, within ± 10%). S in FIG. 12A represents that it is very difficult to achieve. To achieve this, it is necessary to play 100,000 games as a guide. A indicates that it is difficult to achieve. To achieve this, it is necessary to play 10,000 games as a guide. B represents that the achievement is relatively easy, and 3000 games may be played as a guide to achieve it. C represents that it is very easy to achieve and can be achieved immediately.

  The number of acquired balls (No. 1, 2) is a cumulative value of the number of winning balls acquired in the game in which the original mode is set. Even if the day is different or the game machine store is different, the number of prize balls in the game performed with the original mode set is accumulated. The game table B is a sweet digital machine with a relatively high hit probability but a relatively small maximum number of balls, so the difficulty level is relatively low, but the maximum number of balls is relative It is harder to achieve than the gaming machine A which is a large number of MAX machines. The same applies to the cumulative number of big hits (No. 5, 6) and the cumulative number of games (No. 7, 8). Note that the cumulative number of games is a condition that does not depend on the probability or the like set for the game machine. In such a condition, the achievement difficulty level is almost the same for multiple types of game machines, but the gauge configuration, stage It is not exactly the same due to performance and nail adjustment.

  The other missions (Nos. 3, 4, 9-18, 20-24) shown in FIG. 12 (a) are achieved if they can be performed even once in the game in which the original mode is set.

  The number of consecutive resorts means the number of times that the winning of the special figure is repeatedly won while the number of balls is not reduced. Therefore, repeatedly winning the special figure jackpot during the electric support state is equivalent to a retreat. For example, in the case of winning a big hit continuously during the electric support state, a consecutive resort is also established when winning a big hit with electric support of the special figure with one or more gaps between special figures To do. Moreover, even if it is a non-electric support state, while it is in a probable variation state, it is equivalent to consecutive resorts to win a big hit of a special figure repeatedly. Game table B with a smaller denominator of jackpot probability is easier to achieve than game table A.

  One game renso is achieved when the big win comes from the first symbol change after the big hit game ends.

  Hamari means that games that are not big hits are played continuously. An error is a mission that, when achieved, will be awarded an original mode point, but may incur some penalty. The ball removal error notification for 30 seconds or more is established when the player does not operate the ball discharge lever 132 shown in FIG. 1 for 30 seconds in spite of the ball removal error notification being performed by the pachinko machine 100. . In addition, the movable body accessory malfunction error is an error that occurs without being attributed to the player.

  In addition, the premier effect cannot be achieved with this game machine A, but can only be achieved with game machine B (No. 17), and cannot be achieved with game machine A or game machine B. This is the condition (No. 18) that can be achieved only with the model X of the spinning machine (slot machine) having a different game format. That is, mission no. 17 is a game table B of a different type from the game table A. When No. 17 is achieved, the mission no. No. 17 was achieved, but it was achieved. No. 18 is a mission table of a different type of gaming machine (slot machine model X) from the gaming machine A. When 18 is achieved, the mission No. Even if 18 is not achieved, it is achieved. In addition, with respect to achievement of a mission that cannot be achieved on the gaming machine A, a synergistic effect is further exerted by adopting a configuration that gives a bonus (such as an image having a higher rarity value) than a privilege given when other missions are achieved. I can expect that.

  In addition, the episode effect is achieved when a large-scale behavior opportunity has arrived that triggers development to a predetermined effect called an episode effect in a state where a princess is selected in a character appearance custom described later. In the episode production and the optional selection system, conditions that cannot be achieved unless the original mode is set are defined. In addition, episode production and optional system No22-No. No. 24 is a requirement that cannot be achieved with the gaming table B but can be achieved only with the gaming table A. These missions depend on game characteristics and the like.

  Note that if only one of the gaming table A and the gaming table B is made advantageous in terms of difficulty, the player may concentrate only on the advantageous gaming table, so that one mission is achieved. It is preferable that the game table A is advantageous in terms of conditions, and that the game table B is advantageous in terms of achievement of another mission different from that.

  In addition, in order to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine whose operating rate has declined over time since it was installed in the game store, the mission achievement difficulty level for other types of gaming machines installed later is set in advance. It may be higher than the game table. By doing so, the game machine installed in the front can easily achieve the mission, and the operating rate of the game machine set up in front is improved. Also, customs in the original mode, which will be described later, can be lifted immediately after the installation of the game machine installed later, due to mission completion.

  Furthermore, the achievement difficulty level may be adjusted by the player's clerk. As a result, it is possible to take advantage of the gaming machine whose operation has been reduced. In such a case, the operation cannot be performed by the player, and can be performed at a position where only the store clerk can operate (for example, the above-described original mode selection switch 161) or an operation method (for example, using a key). It is desirable to configure.

  Furthermore, by setting the maximum number of missions (24 in FIG. 12 (a)) in common among multiple models, the status of mission completion when the password issued by one model is entered into the other model. Can be easily updated.

  Further, in the table shown in FIG. 12A, points given to the player are determined for each mission. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, while preparing a common number of points in a plurality of missions, It is also possible to respond by setting a point conversion rate in advance. For example, mission no. Even if 1 is achieved, mission no. Even if 2 is achieved, 10 points are prepared as common points. 1, the conversion rate is set to 1.0, and 10 points × 1.0 = 10 points are given when the password of the server S is issued. 2, the conversion rate may be set to 0.7, and 10 points × 0.7 = 7 points may be given when the server S issues a password.

  FIG. 12B is a diagram showing a mission achievement status table stored in the RAM 408 of the first lucky control unit 400.

  The RAM 408 contains a mission number. 1-No. 24 areas corresponding to 24 are divided, and “0” is stored when the mission is not achieved. When the mission is achieved while the original mode is set, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 stores “1” in the area corresponding to the achieved mission and updates the mission achievement status table. In addition, the ROM 406 of the first sub-control unit 400 stores a value of an original mode point that is predetermined for each mission. The RAM 408 also stores the accumulated value of the original mode point, and the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 causes the original mode corresponding to the accomplished mission every time the mission is achieved with the original mode set. The point value is added to the accumulated value stored in the RAM 408 to update the accumulated value of the original mode point. The history information includes mission achievement information (task achievement information) representing the mission achievement status based on the mission achievement status table and information (point accumulated information) representing the accumulated value of the original mode points. The accumulated value (number of acquired points) of the original mode is a privilege necessary for lifting the custom of the original mode. In the present embodiment, it is not questioned what kind of game table and which mission have been achieved in order to acquire the original mode point, so that the degree of freedom of selection of the game table by the player can be expanded. Also, if a player plays a single game stand for a long time in order to accomplish many missions, he may get bored, but by playing multiple types of game tables multiple times in a short time, There are cases where missions can be achieved one by one, and player boredom can be prevented. Further, in FIG. 12 (a), only the gaming table A and the gaming table B are shown, but the original mode point is similarly given to other types of gaming tables by achieving the mission shown in FIG. As the number of corresponding game tables increases, the player's selectivity of the game table expands.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a table in which customizations that can be performed by the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment are summarized. In FIG. 1-No. Twenty-four customized contents are written. An operation in which the pachinko machine 100 performs a customized effect corresponds to an example of a specific operation.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment, the appearance of a predetermined character appearing on the decorative symbol display device 208 can be changed. For example, a helmet can be put on or a sword can be held. If the original mode is set, the predetermined character appears wearing a spear before winning the special figure jackpot at the time of initial registration. The decorative symbol display device 208 corresponds to an example of a specific operation unit. On the other hand, in a state where the original mode is not set, the predetermined character does not appear with a spear unless a special figure is hit. Further, the original mode is set, and the mission No. shown in FIG. If 4 is achieved, a predetermined character can have a sword. Whether or not to give a sword to a predetermined character is a member's freedom to register as a member. If a predetermined character wants to have a sword, it accesses the customization page of the server S and puts a sword on the predetermined character. The customization based on the result of the customization is acquired from the server S and the result of the customization is reflected on the pachinko machine 100, or a customization page prepared for the pachinko machine 100 described later is called to Set customization to have a sword in your character. The information set in the customization page is reflected in the history information stored in the server S, and the next time the password is obtained, the history in which the setting for giving a predetermined character a sword is reflected in the password. Information is included. On the other hand, in the original mode non-setting state, when the number of consecutive resorts is reached 10 times or more, a predetermined character always comes with a sword. The mission No. shown in FIG. No. 4 is achieved when the original mode is set, and the number of consecutive resorts is 5 or more. Therefore, when the original mode is set, a chance of giving a predetermined character a sword is easier to obtain. In addition, if the original mode is set, once the number of consecutive resorts is achieved 5 times or more, a predetermined character can be freely given at any time thereafter, but in the original mode non-setting state, Even if the number of consecutive resorts is 10 times or more, if the table is changed, a predetermined character cannot have a sword unless the number of consecutive resorts is 10 times or more.

  In addition, No. of the character appearance custom. 4, the mission No. shown in FIG. 1 is a condition. As described above, the mission No. is set in the pachinko machine 100 (game table A) which is the MAX machine of the present embodiment. Since it is difficult to achieve No. 1, Mission No. The person who achieves 1 can easily release the change of the character image to the princess image.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the sound emitted from the speaker 120 is changed (sound custom), the lighting pattern of a decorative lamp such as a frame lamp is changed (lamp lighting pattern custom), FIG. Change the movement of the shielding device 246 and the production movable body 224 shown in FIG. 5 (modification of custom character action data), or change the moving image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 to be displayed at a timing not originally displayed. (Movie custom), you can specify the opponent in the battle mode effect displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 (battle mode custom), you can also change the decorative symbol (decorative symbol custom) It is. Among these customs, No. of sound custom, lamp lighting pattern custom, accessory operation data custom, and decorative design custom. 20 and no. 21 is an effect that can only be changed by accessing the customization page of the server S or calling and setting a customization page prepared in the pachinko machine 100 described later, and does not appear in the original mode non-setting state. is there.

  In addition, no. 13 and no. No. 14, in the original mode setting state, the month and day are started earlier than in the original mode non-setting state.

  Furthermore, in the battle mode custom, a notice effect with different big hit expectation can be fixedly executed by setting the original mode. The degree of expectation of jackpot depends on the opponent in battle mode. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the opponent is set to have a higher degree of expectation for jackpot than Sasuke than Deca Taro, and the expectation degree for jackpot is higher than Sasuke than Sasuke.

  In addition, No. of the decorative design custom. No. 19 allows customization when the cumulative value of the original mode points exceeds 10 points. No. 20 is allowed to be customized when its accumulated value exceeds 50 points. The customization of 21 is permitted when the accumulated value exceeds 100 points. No. of these decorative design customs. In the case of 19 only, even when the original mode is not set, it is executed when the predetermined effect shown in FIG.

  Further, in the special image display custom, if the customization is performed on the customization page of the server S, the two-dimensional code for the standby image present may be displayed as it is, and the customization page prepared in the pachinko machine 100 is displayed. 2D code may be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208, but a special (rare value) image may be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 instead of the two-dimensional code. You may make it display.

  The contents that can be customized between different types of game machines, that is, the specifications of the original mode may be different.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (i-1) or the like, with the menu window 610 and the customization guide 620 additionally displayed on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, the OK button 192 shown in FIG. When pressed, a page related to customization is called.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining customization-related pages prepared in the pachinko machine 100.

  In FIG. 9A, the OK button 192 is pressed and held to open the menu screen for the customization related page (see FIG. 10B). On this menu screen, the specification of the original mode can be changed and the original mode setting information can be confirmed. Selection on the menu screen is performed by operating the cross key 191 and the OK button 192 shown in FIG.

  The specification change in the original mode is for changing the contents of customization, and this change is performed on the customization page of the server S. However, in the present embodiment, it can also be performed on the pachinko machine 100. However, if a long time is required for the change, the operating rate of the pachinko machine 100 is lowered. Therefore, the specification change in the pachinko machine 100 may be prohibited, and the specification change may be performed only on the customization page of the server S. Further, whether or not customization can be performed in the pachinko machine 100 may be selectable by the above-described original mode selection switch 161. In this embodiment, when the original mode specification change is selected, the customization page shown in FIGS. In the customization page shown in FIG. 13C, three customization systems corresponding to “system” in the table shown in FIG. 13 are shown. When the cursor is moved to the down arrow key 621 and the OK button 192 is pressed, the following three systems are shown. Here, when the cursor is moved to the upward arrow key (not shown) and the OK button 192 is pressed, the previous three systems are displayed. Is displayed. The customized system displayed here is limited to a system that can be set based on the history information stored in the pachinko machine 100. Therefore, the mission No. shown in FIG. When only 21 is achieved, “battle mode custom” is not displayed. Selection of the customizing system is performed by operating the cross key 191 and the OK button 192. In FIG. 10C, “Sound Custom” is selected, and the customization page shown in FIG. In the customization page shown in FIG. 13D, “custom name” in the table shown in FIG. 13 is shown. The custom names displayed here are also limited to those that can be set based on the history information stored in the pachinko machine 100. Therefore, when all the missions shown in FIG. 12A are not achieved, the system voice “bancho” is not displayed. The custom name is also selected by operating the cross key 191 and the OK button 192. The history information includes original mode specification information, that is, information indicating what kind of customization is performed. In FIG. 4D, “system voice“ Princess ”” is selected, and the specification information of the original mode in the history information stored in the pachinko machine 100 is updated to “system voice“ Princess ””. When the cursor is placed on the “return” display and the OK button 192 is pressed, the display returns to the demo screen.

  Here, a plurality of custom sets that collectively store a plurality of custom contents may be stored. By selecting the custom set, it is possible to change the production mode in the pachinko machine 100 in a short time, and to improve the interest of the player without reducing the operation.

  The confirmation of the original mode setting information is for confirming the contents of the history information stored in the pachinko machine 100. When confirmation of the original mode setting information is selected on the screen of FIG. 14B, a confirmation content selection page shown in FIG. 14E is opened. In the confirmation content selection page shown in FIG. 5E, the original mode specification, mission achievement status, and personal history information can be selected. The original mode specification is for confirming the content of customization that is currently set (current setting state of image / sound). The mission achievement status refers to the No. shown in FIG. This is for confirming which of the 1 to 21 missions is achieved. The personal history information is for confirming the history of games played with the original mode set, and includes items related to mission achievement conditions. For example, the number of acquired balls, the number of consecutive homes, the number of accumulated jackpots, the number of accumulated games, and the like are included. In the case of the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 9, the bonus probability, the number of small roles, and the like are obtained. The confirmation content is also selected by operating the cross key 191 and the OK button 192. In FIG. 8E, “original mode specification” is selected, and a confirmation page shown in FIG. In the confirmation page shown in FIG. 5F, it is displayed that “system voice“ princess ”” is selected in the sound custom. Also, a sample sound of “system sound“ Princess ”” is output from the speaker 120. On the confirmation page, all the currently set customizations are displayed one screen at a time. When the cursor is placed on the down arrow key 621 and the OK button 192 is pressed, the next customization content is displayed. When the cursor is placed on the up arrow key 622 and the OK button 192 is pressed, the customization content displayed previously is displayed. Is displayed. When the cursor is placed on the “return” display and the OK button 192 is pressed, the display returns to the demo screen.

  Next, the original mode control process (step S321) in the main process of the first sub control unit 400 shown in FIG. 8 will be described.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the flow of the original mode control process (step S321).

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the original mode is set by inputting a password. The RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with an original mode setting flag. When the original mode is set, the original mode setting flag is turned on. First, in step S321b, which is the starting step of the original mode control process, it is determined whether or not the original mode setting flag is turned off. If it is turned on, the process proceeds to step S321f. It is determined whether or not a password has been input (see FIG. 10 (ii)). As described above, the password is encrypted, and here, the encrypted password is decrypted and an attempt is made to acquire individual setting information including personal identification information (ID) and history information. This password corresponds to an example of personal source information. In this embodiment, the state in which the regular password is input to the pachinko machine 100 and the pachinko machine 100 acquires the individual setting information corresponds to the original mode setting state, and the pachinko machine 100 is individually set because the regular password is not input. A state in which information is not acquired corresponds to an original mode non-setting state. If the individual setting information cannot be acquired or does not correspond to the model code included in the history information of the acquired individual setting information, it is not a regular password. If the regular password has not been entered, the original mode control process ends. If the regular password has been entered, the personal setting reflection process is performed (step S321d). In this personal setting reflection process, the individual setting information included in the password is expanded in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400. That is, the individual setting information including the history information is stored so as to be erasable. The operation key unit 190 shown in FIG. 10A corresponds to an example of an operation unit, and an operation of inputting a regular password using the operation key unit 190 corresponds to an example of a predetermined operation. The RAM 408 corresponds to an example of an individual setting information storage unit.

  In step S321e executed subsequent to step S321d, the original mode setting flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S321f. In step S321f, it is determined whether or not any of the missions shown in FIG. 12 has been newly achieved. If not, the process proceeds to step S321i. Mission achievement information update processing is performed (step S321g). In this mission achievement information update process, the mission achievement status table shown in FIG. That is, the mission achievement information (task achievement information) indicating the achievement status of the mission among the individual setting information (history information) developed in the RAM 408 is updated based on the achievement of the mission. The CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 that executes step S321g corresponds to an example of a task achievement information update unit. The RAM 408 also has a mission achievement notification flag. In step S321h, the mission achievement notification flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S321i.

  In step S321i, it is determined whether or not the mission achievement notification flag is set on. If the mission completion notification flag remains set to off, the process proceeds to step S321m, and if it is set on, whether or not the mission achievement notification is triggered. Is determined (step S321j). The execution trigger of the mission achievement notification is predetermined in the ROM 406, and may be, for example, the moment when the mission is achieved or the end of the big hit game. Further, in the case of the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 9, the mission achievement notification may be executed at a predetermined timing such as at the end of a period when the expected value of the player such as ART is high, or the mission achievement is achieved. When the notification is not executed, the mission achievement notification is executed at an irregular timing, such as executing the mission completion notification based on the above-mentioned menu being called by the player's operation. May be. Moreover, you may perform mission achievement alert | report based on both the predetermined opportunity and an irregular opportunity. If it is not an execution timing of the mission achievement notification, the process proceeds to step S321m, and if it is the execution timing, a mission completion notification effect is set (step S321k). If it is a notification effect using the decorative symbol display device 208, a control command instructing the decorative symbol display device 208 to perform the notification effect is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500, and the notification effect using the speaker 120 is transmitted. If there is, an instruction to perform a notification effect is output to the sound source IC 416 shown in FIG. In addition, when a plurality of missions are achieved, mission achievement notification effects may be performed in the order of time series of achievement, or the priority order of notification effects is determined in advance for each mission, and the notification effects are performed based on the priority order. You may go. Further, the mission achievement notification effect may be canceled by a game progress operation. For example, in the case of the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 9, since other effects are started by a bet operation, a start lever ON operation, etc., the mission achievement notification effect is canceled with priority given to other effects. Also good. This mode is a mode in which priority is given to the operation related to profit (game operation). In step S321l executed subsequent to step S321k, the mission achievement notification flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S321m.

  In step S321m, an individual game history update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S321n. In this personal game history update process, there are a case where a history of a period from setting to release of an original mode in the current game is acquired, and a case where a history of accumulated games in the model is acquired. In any case, the history information in the individual setting information developed in the RAM 408 is updated. For example, the cumulative value of the above-mentioned original mode points is updated according to the mission achievement status. In step S321g and step S321m described above, the individual setting information stored in the RAM 408 is updated as the game progresses. The CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 that executes step S321g and step S321m corresponds to an example of the individual setting information update unit, and the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 that executes step S321m is an example of the task achievement profit grant unit. It corresponds to.

  In step S321n, it is determined whether or not there is a specification change request for the original mode. Here, it is determined whether or not an operation for changing the contents of customization using the operation key unit 190 as described with reference to FIGS. 14C and 14D is performed. The process proceeds to step S321p. If it is performed, the original mode setting change process is performed (step S321o), and the process proceeds to step S321p. As described above, the history information includes original mode specification information, that is, information indicating what kind of customization is performed. In the original mode setting changing process in step S321o, the original mode specification information in the history information developed in the RAM 408 is updated. This makes it possible to change the appearance rate of a specific image or sound. For example, when the original mode is not set, a relatively low appearance rate is increased when the original mode is set (when the appearance rate of rare effects increases) or when the original mode is not set. There is a case in which an effect with no appearance, that is, an effect with an appearance rate of 0% in the state in which the original mode is not set, can appear by setting the original mode (the appearance rate becomes 1% or more).

  In step S321p, it is determined whether an original mode setting information confirmation request has been received. Here, as described with reference to FIGS. 14 (e) and 14 (f), has the operation for confirming the contents of the history information stored in the pachinko machine 100 (RAM 408) using the operation key unit 190 been performed? If not, the process proceeds to step S321r. If it is performed, the original mode setting information notification process is performed (step S321q), and the process proceeds to step S321r. In the setting information notification process of the original mode in step S321q, a control command for instructing the decorative symbol display device 208 to display information based on the history information developed in the RAM 408 is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (f), in the case of outputting sample sound from the speaker 120, the sound source IC 416 shown in FIG. 4 is instructed to output sample sound.

  In step S321r, it is determined whether an original mode end condition is satisfied. It is determined whether or not an operation for issuing a two-dimensional code has been performed using the operation key unit 190 as described with reference to FIG. The operation for issuing a two-dimensional code using the operation key unit 190 (the operation shown in FIGS. 11 (i-1) to (i-2)) is performed when the setting of the original mode is canceled (terminated). It is an operation and corresponds to an example of a specific operation. When this operation is performed, the original mode end condition is satisfied. The original mode end condition corresponds to an example of a specific condition. Even if the player does not perform such an end selection operation, the first sub-control unit 400 makes sure that the original mode end condition is satisfied a predetermined amount before the closing time of the game store by the timer management. May be. When the original mode end condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S321v. When the original mode end condition is satisfied, the original mode reflected image generation process is performed (step S321s). In the original mode reflected image generation processing, a two-dimensional code C2 (see FIG. 11 (i-3)) including history information and the like stored so far stored in the RAM 408 is generated. The two-dimensional code C2 generated here includes personal identification information (ID), the result of the current game, information indicating the mission achievement status, information indicating the accumulated value of the original mode points, and an update reception page prepared in the server S. URL is included. The two-dimensional code generated here corresponds to an example of conversion information, and the first sub-control unit 400 that executes step S321s corresponds to an example of conversion information generation means. Note that the password is not limited to a two-dimensional code, and may be, for example, a password made up of a series of numbers and symbols, and the personal setting information including history information is reflected by inputting the password as it is to the gaming machine at the next game. You may comprise as follows.

  In step S321t executed subsequent to step S321s, a control command instructing to display the two-dimensional code C2 generated in step S321s on the decorative symbol display device 208 is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500, and the decorative symbol display is performed. The device 208 displays a two-dimensional code C2 as shown in FIG. 11 (i-3). Therefore, the decorative symbol display device 208 corresponds to an example of conversion information notification means. Next, the personal setting information stored in the RAM 408 is erased from the RAM 408 (step S321u), and the original mode control process ends. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 that executes step S321u corresponds to an example of an individual setting information erasing unit. By forcibly deleting the individual setting information, the individual setting information of the previous player is forgotten to be deleted, and the individual setting information of the previous player is included in the individual setting information of the next player. There are cases where it can be prevented. For a player who enjoys the mission achievement itself, if the mission is cleared by another person, the sense of accomplishment may not be experienced and the interest may be reduced. In addition, if all of the game history in the period when the individual setting information is set is included in the two-dimensional code, the history information will be displayed when the player is changed while the individual setting information is set. Is no longer correct. However, according to the present embodiment, such things are unlikely to occur. In this case, the personal setting information is erased after displaying the original mode reflected image (two-dimensional code C2). However, as shown in FIG. 11 (ii), “DATA CLEAR” for erasing the personal setting information is selected from the menu. In such a case, the personal setting information is deleted without displaying the original mode reflected image. In addition, when the original mode is set, that is, when the personal setting information is stored in the RAM 408, the personal setting information stored so far is erased from the RAM 408 by inputting the password again. You may comprise.

  Next, the penalty control process (step S323) in the main process of the first sub control unit 400 shown in FIG. 8 will be described.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the flow of the penalty control process (step S323).

  In the present embodiment, as a predetermined prohibited gaming act, for example, an act of leaving the full tank error (ball removal error) of the lower plate 128 for a predetermined time (in this case, 180 seconds), or a certain level of vibration on the gaming table. The act which gives is given. Penalties may be given to these prohibited gaming acts based on predetermined conditions. Here, as one of the predetermined conditions, an example will be described in which a penalty is given to the act of leaving the full error of the lower plate 128 for a predetermined time.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 is provided with a lower plate full tank detection sensor (not shown) that detects that the lower plate 128 is filled with game balls. When the main control unit 300 detects a lower pan full tank error (ball removal error) based on the output result from the sensor, the main control unit 300 includes the device information indicating that the lower pan full tank error has occurred in the basic command. The basic command is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. In step S323a, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether a penalty provisioning condition is satisfied. That is, it is determined whether or not the received basic command includes device information indicating that a lower pan full error has occurred. If it is included, a penalty provisioning condition is established. If the penalty provision preparation condition is not satisfied, the penalty control process is terminated, and if it is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S323b.

  The RAM 408 of the first sub control unit 400 is provided with a penalty monitoring counter. In step S323b, a value of 9000 is set in the penalty monitoring counter. Since this penalty control process (step S323) is started once every 20 ms, it is executed 50 times per second. In this embodiment, since a penalty is given if the lower pan is full for 180 seconds after the occurrence of the full error of the lower plate, a value of 9000 (50 × 180) is set in the penalty monitoring counter in order to measure the lapse of 180 seconds.

  In step S323d, which is executed subsequent to step S323b, display setting of a penalty warning image is performed. That is, a control command for instructing the decorative symbol display device 208 to display a penalty warning image is set in the transmission area of the RAM 408. This control command is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in step S319 shown in FIG. 8A, and a penalty warning image is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 under the control of the second sub-control unit 500. The A specific example of the penalty warning image will be described later. In addition, not only a warning image but warning notification by voice or light may be used.

  Subsequently, 1 is subtracted from the value of the penalty monitoring counter (step S323e), and it is determined whether or not the value of the penalty monitoring counter has become 0 (step S323f). If the value of the penalty monitoring counter is not 0, this penalty control process is terminated. Is determined (step S323g).

  If the original mode setting flag is on, that is, if the original mode is set, a penalty giving execution process is performed in step S323h, and this penalty control process ends. In the penalty granting execution process in the present embodiment, the mission achieved from the start of setting the original mode (when entering the password) to the execution of step S323h (until the penalty grant), and the original mode acquired based on the achievement of the mission The point is deleted from the history information in the RAM 408. That is, of the history information developed in the RAM 408, the mission achieved is deleted from the mission achievement information and the cumulative value of the original mode point is subtracted. In addition, an instruction to notify that a penalty has been given is set. If this notification (penalty giving notification) is a notification using the decorative symbol display device 208, a control command for instructing the decorative symbol display device 208 to perform the penalty giving notification is set in the transmission area of the RAM 408, and the speaker If it is the notification using 120, the instruction | indication which performs penalty provision notification will be output to the sound source IC416 shown in FIG. The CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 that executes step S323h corresponds to an example of a predetermined penalty grant unit, and the penalty grant notification corresponds to an example of a penalty effect.

  On the other hand, if the original mode setting flag is off, that is, if the original mode is not set, the process proceeds to step S323i without performing the penalty grant execution process (step S323h). In step S323i, a value of 0 is set in the penalty monitoring counter prepared in the RAM 408, and this penalty control process ends. Therefore, in this embodiment, a penalty is not given unless the original mode is set, but step S323d is repeatedly executed until the penalty grant full error is resolved, that is, until the penalty provisioning condition is not satisfied, and a penalty warning is notified. Will continue.

  In addition, when the penalty provision preparation conditions continue to be satisfied even after the penalty is granted, only the penalty warning notification may be executed, and the penalty may be given only once.

  In addition, the conditions for granting a penalty and the content and amount of the penalty to be given may be different for each prohibited gaming act.

  Moreover, even if it is the same prohibited gaming action, the content and amount of the penalty given according to the number of occurrences of the action may be varied. For example, as the time for ignoring the penalty warning notification for prompting ball removal becomes longer, the amount of penalty to be given may be increased stepwise. More specifically, when 180 seconds have elapsed from the occurrence of the lower plate full tank error, as described above, the missions and points that have been achieved during the original mode setting period are completely stripped, and 300 seconds have elapsed since the lower plate full tank error has occurred. Then, every 30 seconds, 10 points are subtracted from the accumulated point value obtained so far (down one level), and when 600 seconds have passed since the lower plate full tank error occurred, the missions and points earned in the previous game are obtained. In addition, all achievement missions and deprivation of all earned points, so-called initialization, may be performed.

  In addition, other examples of prohibited gaming acts include so-called goto acts such as unjustly gaining profits due to fraudulent acts, and acts such as pinching a coin or the like to the handle and fixing the handle angle (this act may increase the durability of the handle). It can also be regarded as a damaging act because there is a risk of lowering.), Annoying acts such as hitting a glass board surface or a chance button more strongly than necessary.

  Next, server control processing executed by the server S shown in FIG. 9 will be described.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the flow of server control processing.

  The server S illustrated in FIG. 9 corresponds to an example of an external storage device. This server S first determines whether or not a predetermined URL (here, the URL of the update acceptance page) has been accessed (step S801). The URL here is a URL included in the two-dimensional code issued by the game machine, and the argument part added to the URL includes personal identification information (ID) and individual setting information. . The server S performs member verification (personal identification) based on whether or not personal identification information (ID) included in the argument portion is stored. Alternatively, a password may be displayed on the game stand side at the end of the game, and an individual may be specified based on the input of the password on the network. In addition, in order to prevent multiple use of the same two-dimensional code, an individual identification number unique to a mobile phone terminal, an IP address unique to a personal computer, etc., which has been accessed are calculated on the server side, and the individual identification number and IP address determined You may make it regulate other than access. If there is no access, the process proceeds to step S803. If there is access, the stored individual setting information (history information) is changed to the individual setting information (history information) included in the argument part added to the accessed URL. Based on the update (step S802), the process proceeds to step S803. The individual setting information (history information) included in the argument part added to the accessed URL includes information such as the number of games in the game, the mission achievement status, and the cumulative value of the original mode points. .

  In step S803, it is determined whether there is a customization request. That is, when the customization page of the server S is accessed and personal identification information (ID) is input, a request to change the specification information of the original mode in the history information stored corresponding to the personal identification information It is determined that there was. If there is no customization request, the process proceeds to step S805, and if there is a customization request, the process proceeds to step S804. In step S804, the contents of customization are changed based on the operation of the accessor on the customization page of the server S, and the specification information of the original mode in the stored history information is updated based on the changed contents of customization. The process proceeds to step S805. That is, in step S804, the setting for “system” in the table shown in FIG.

  In step S805, it is determined whether a password issuance request has been received. That is, when the password issuance page of the server S is accessed and personal identification information (ID) is input, it is determined that a password issuance request has been made. If there is no request for issuing a password, the process proceeds to step S807, and if there is a request, the process proceeds to step S806. In step S806, an encrypted password is generated and issued, and the process proceeds to step S807. In the password generation, the individual setting information stored corresponding to the input personal identification information is encrypted, and a password including the encrypted individual setting information is generated. In the issuance of a password, processing is performed so that the generated password is displayed on an external device (for example, a mobile phone terminal) of a person who has requested password issuance. The password issued here may be a password that can be input to a plurality of models, or may be a password that can be input only to a selected model by selecting a model on the server S. At the same time as issuing the password, the status of the selected model is set to “in game” on the server S. If the status is other than “in game”, the predetermined URL (here, the URL of the update reception page) ) May be invalidated even if accessed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent other person's personal data from being overwritten on his / her own personal data.

  In step S807, display control of personal data, transmission control of a standby image and a ringing melody based on the mission achievement status, and the like are performed, and the server control process ends.

  The individual setting information (history information) stored in the server S may be changed by the administrator setting of the server S. For example, a lottery or the like may be performed, and the individual setting information of the winning player may be changed to advantageous information, so that a condition that cannot be achieved simply by playing a normal game may be set as achieved. The game machine such as the pachinko machine 100 performs a specific operation based on the fact that a condition that cannot be achieved by the game itself has been achieved.

  In addition, on the game machine side such as the pachinko machine 100, it is impossible to change the contents of customization using the operation key unit 190 as described with reference to FIGS. 14C and 14D. In order to reduce information input to a gaming machine such as 100, the password generated on the server S may not include information indicating the mission achievement status. A game machine such as the pachinko machine 100 includes information indicating the mission achievement status in the current game in the argument part added to the URL included in the two-dimensional code every time. In step S802 described above, the server S acquires information indicating the mission achievement status in step S802, and corresponds to the information indicating the mission achievement status newly acquired this time and the personal identification information (ID). Then, a difference from the information indicating the mission achievement status that has been stored so far is taken, and the achievement mission in this game is detected.

  Subsequently, a specific example of the present embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of erasing profits obtained from the start of the original mode until the penalty is given as a penalty.

  In FIG. 18, the time elapses in alphabetical order starting from FIG. In each figure, a decorative symbol display device 208, a first special figure display device 212, and a second special figure display device 214 are shown.

  In the example shown in FIG. 18, the original mode is set. When the original mode is set, a level display 2081 representing 10 points of the original mode point as one level is displayed on the right area of the decorative symbol display device 208 as a display representing the acquired points so far.

  In the example shown in FIG. 18, a lower plate full tank error (ball removal error) occurs in a state where the change display of the special figure is stopped (see FIG. 18B). When the lower plate full error occurs, the decorative symbol display device 208 displays a ball removal error notification “please remove the ball” as a penalty warning image, and at the same time counts a predetermined time (180 in this case) by the penalty monitoring counter. Second countdown). If the ball removal error notification “Please remove the ball” is ignored for 30 seconds, the mission No. shown in FIG. Twelve missions have been achieved. That is, the mission that is established when the player does not operate the ball discharge lever 132 shown in FIG. 1 for 30 seconds in spite of the ball removal error notification is achieved. Then, as shown in FIG. 18C, the decoration symbol display device 208 notifies the mission achievement of “mission No. 12 achievement point 2 GET”, and the level display 2081 is switched to a display that is increased by two points.

  Mission No. If the player still does not operate the ball discharge lever 132 even if 12 is achieved, the ball removal error notification is continued (see (d) in the same figure). A countdown warning is added to the image. The decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 18 (e) displays a ball removal error notification “please remove the ball” and a character display “30 seconds until execution of warning penalty” as a countdown warning display. By adding such a countdown warning display, it is possible to reliably notify the player in advance that there is a risk that a penalty will be executed, and without giving a penalty to the player unnecessarily, a prohibited gaming act is immediately performed. Sometimes it can be stopped.

  In the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 18 (f), a countdown warning is displayed to warn that there is only 5 seconds until the penalty is executed. If the lower plate full tank error (ball removal error) is not improved for 180 seconds after the lower plate full tank error is generated despite the addition of the countdown warning display, the penalty granting execution process in step S323h shown in FIG. 16 is performed. Done. In the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 5G, a character display “Penalty. GET points, missions achieved is invalid.” Is displayed as a penalty grant notification for notifying that a penalty has been granted. In this example, the profit obtained from the start of the original mode until the penalty is awarded is the mission number. 12 points were achieved and 2 points were obtained. There is a penalty for invalidating the achievement of 12. In the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 5G, the level display 2081 increased by 2 points is switched to the display decreased by 2 points. Further, in this example, dedicated effects such as image display and audio output are performed as penalty grant notification. That is, along with the execution of the penalty, a cute image (here, a princess character image) is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 as a rare effect with a low appearance rate, and the speaker 120 makes a cute voice. ("Please be careful" here) is output, reducing the decline in the player's willingness to play due to the penalty execution. This rare effect with a low appearance rate may be an effect using a hidden character that appears only when a penalty is given.

  It should be noted that not all profits obtained from the start of the original mode until the penalty is granted, but only a part of the profits may be invalidated. For example, although the acquired original mode point is invalidated, the completed mission may be left valid.

  In this embodiment, the player is assigned a mission number. In order to achieve 12, the lower pan full tank error must be generated, but if the ball is removed within 150 seconds after the mission is completed, the mission no. You can get 12 points and 2 points based on that achievement.

  As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 18, the player is given a penalty for reducing the original mode points given to the player only in the original mode setting state. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a player from not performing a prohibited gaming act from being given a penalty, and to suppress a decrease in gaming motivation. To explain in more detail, while paying attention to the player who is setting the original mode, a prohibited gaming act is performed while the original mode is set, and the player is replaced when the penalty is decided. Even if there is, the later player can delete the penalty by ending the original mode that the previous player was executing, so the penalty is not applied even though the prohibited gaming act is not performed. Will not be granted. As a result, it may be possible to suppress a decrease in the operating rate of a gaming table that is vacant in a state where a prohibited gaming act is performed and a penalty is determined. In addition, the player who enters the password and plays the game in the original mode setting state is often a so-called regular customer who has a high repeat rate on the game stand, and actively raises the attention by penalties and makes appropriate action. There are cases where it is possible to have the game in the game procedure be kept in mind. In addition, it may be possible to call attention without affecting the profits. In this embodiment, the profit that is reduced or invalidated by the penalty is acquired after going through the process that the player achieves the mission, so there is enthusiasm, and the profit that is precious is reduced or invalidated As a result, the player can be strongly alerted, and the subsequent execution of prohibited gaming acts may be suppressed. Further, there may be a case where a decrease in the game motivation of a player who has been given a penalty can be suppressed by a penalty giving notification that is a dedicated effect that is executed only when a prohibited gaming action is performed in the original mode setting state.

  Then, the modification of this embodiment is demonstrated. In the following description, components having the same names as the components described so far will be described with the same reference numerals as those used so far.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example in which profits obtained before inputting the original mode are also deleted as a penalty.

  In the example shown in FIG. 19 as well, the original mode is set, and a level display 2081 is displayed in the right region of the decorative symbol display device 208. Further, in this modification, the character appearing on the decorative symbol display device 208 is customized (changed) from the main character's character to a specific character as a kind of profit by accumulating mission achievement status and original mode points. be able to. In the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 19A, a customized image of the eyelid wearing the eyelid and wearing the eye patch is displayed. In this modification, left-handed normal time is the default pachinko machine 100, but right-handed is permitted only for a predetermined period. In FIG. 19B, it is within a predetermined period, right-handed is permitted, and the player is right-handed. Note that the right strike by the player is detected by a ball passage detection sensor provided in the right side area of the game board.

  In FIG. 19 (c), the predetermined period ends, and the decorative symbol display device 208 is informed of the end of the right-handed striking, “Please return the right-handed end handle to the left.” In this example, even if the predetermined period ends and a right-handed end notification is given, the player continues to make a right-handed strike, and the right-handed end notification is similarly given to the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. Has been made. In this modified example, making a right-hand turn outside the predetermined period is a prohibited gaming act. As a result, a command including information indicating that a right-handed prohibition action has occurred based on the detection result of the ball passage detection sensor is transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub-control unit 400. In this example, there is no mission achieved between the start of the original mode and the detection of the prohibited gaming action such as right-handed, and the player has not gained any profits from the original mode.

  Based on the reception of this command, the first sub-control unit 400 displays a penalty warning image on the decorative symbol display device 208 (see FIG. 19E). In the penalty warning image shown in FIG. 19 (e), there is no indication that a penalty is imposed. It is possible to switch to a penalty warning image that displays the imposition. As shown in FIGS. 19E and 19F, when the penalty warning image is displayed, the decorative symbol display area moves to the lower right area of the screen. That is, a penalty warning image is displayed so as not to hinder the display of the decorative symbols. It should be noted that the penalty warning image here may display the specific contents of the penalty.

  When the right strike is continuously performed for a predetermined time, a penalty giving execution process is executed. The decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 5G is provided with a penalty giving notification for notifying that a penalty has been given. In this example, there was no profit gained from the start of the original mode until the penalty was awarded, but all the achievements achieved before the original mode was started, that is, in the original mode setting state in the previous game. The penalty is to invalidate all missions and all original mode points earned based on mission completion. If such a penalty is given to the player in advance, even if there is no profit after starting this original mode, all profits gained before this time will be lost. It may be possible to deter prohibited gaming acts.

  In the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 19 (h) after the penalty granting execution process is performed, the level display 2081 on the right side becomes zero level, and all the original mode points acquired so far are lost. I understand that. The mission achievement information is also cleared, and the appearing character has returned to the main character's character. That is, all the history information in the original mode has been initialized.

  As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 20, a penalty for invalidating the original mode point given to the player is given to the player. Further, the profit amount related to the original mode of the player based on the individual setting information (history information) stored in the RAM 408 is set when the original mode is set, that is, when the individual setting information is stored in the RAM 408 this time. A penalty is given to the player to reduce it below the player's profit amount based on the individual setting information. In this example, it may be possible to surely alert a player who has not gained profits during the current original mode setting state without affecting the outstanding profits.

  Note that not all profits obtained in the original mode so far may be invalidated, but only a part of the profits may be invalidated. For example, all the original mode points acquired so far may be invalidated, but the completed mission may remain valid. Further, the profit obtained in the original mode started this time may be left, and the profit obtained in the original mode before this time may be invalidated.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example in which penalty information is included in the two-dimensional code issued at the end of the game as a penalty.

  FIG. 20A shows the non-gaming state in which the original mode is not set and the symbol variation of the special figure is stopped. By pressing the OK button 192 of the operation key unit 190 shown in FIG. 10A in this non-game state, a menu window 610 shown in FIG. 10I is displayed, and the cursor 191a is operated by operating the cross key 191. Set to “password input” (see FIG. 20B). When the OK button 192 is pressed in this state, the password input screen shown in FIG. 10 (ii-2) is opened, the password acquired from the server S is input, and the original mode is set.

  FIG. 20C shows the decorative symbol display device 208 in a state where the setting of the original mode has been completed. In this example, the input password includes information such as that the original mode is 330 points and the customization setting is not set. The level display 2081 of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 20 (c) indicates that there are 33 levels.

  Eventually, the mission will be accomplished and 14 points will be obtained as the original mode points (see (d) in the figure).

  However, a lower tray full tank error is detected, and a ball removal error notification “please remove the ball” is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 as a penalty warning image (see (e) in the same figure). In this example, even if the ball removal error notification “please remove the ball” continues to be ignored, the countdown warning display shown in FIG. 18 (e) is not displayed, and even if a penalty is given, FIG. 18 (g) The penalty grant notification screen shown is not displayed. However, if the value of the penalty monitoring counter prepared in the RAM 408 is 0 and the original mode is set, a penalty is given. The ball removal error notification is also notified even when the original mode is not set.

  The player displays the menu window 610 before leaving (see FIG. 20 (f)), issues the two-dimensional code C2 described with reference to FIG. 11 (i) (see FIG. 20 (g)), Exit original mode. The two-dimensional code C2 issued here includes penalty giving information indicating what kind of penalty is given. That is, the penalty grant information is also information that instructs execution of the penalty grant. The two-dimensional code C2 issued by the pachinko machine 100 is read by the player's mobile phone terminal M.

  When the URL of the update reception page prepared in the server S, which is converted by the barcode reader function from the two-dimensional code C2 read by the mobile phone terminal M shown in FIG. 20 (g), is accessed, A screen as shown in FIG. 20 (h) is displayed. In this example, the penalty is reflected in the history information of the original mode only after accessing the update reception page of the server S. For this reason, the player notices that the penalty has been granted after accessing the server S, and the time when the player notices the penalty is after the penalty is reflected in the history information of the original mode. The penalty here is a penalty in which only a part of profits obtained in the original mode so far is invalidated. That is, although all the original mode points acquired so far are invalidated, only some of the achieved missions are invalidated and some missions remain valid.

  In the example described with reference to FIG. 19, even if a penalty is executed, if a two-dimensional code is not issued, the penalty is not reflected in its own history information, and a penalty can be substantially avoided. For the player who knows this, the example described with reference to FIG. 20 is effective. In this example, the penalty warning image is limited to the ball removal error notification that is notified even in the original mode non-setting state, the countdown warning display shown in FIG. 18 (e) is not displayed, and the penalty shown in FIG. 18 (g) is displayed. By not displaying the grant notification screen, the player is prevented from realizing that the penalty has been granted. In addition, you may perform the grade which hides the display (for example, display of * mark etc.) which implicitly suggests that a penalty is provided to a player beforehand. In addition, if the player has achieved several missions from the time the password was entered until the prohibited gaming act in which a penalty was granted, the player must accept the penalty and then perform the two-dimensional It is possible to appropriately select whether to issue the code C2 or to give up the issue of the two-dimensional code C2 including the accomplished mission instead of receiving a penalty, and by allowing the player himself to make a selection In some cases, dissatisfaction with amusement stores and manufacturers can be suppressed.

  As described above, the example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine (bullet ball game machine) has been described in detail. However, the gaming table of the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a spinning cylinder using a medal as a game medium. It can also be applied to a gaming machine (slot machine).

  FIG. 21 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 9 viewed from the front side (player side).

  The slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 21 is different in game format from the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. The slot machine 900 is an example of a slot machine to which the present invention can be applied, and includes a main body 901 and a front door 902 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 901 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 901. Inside the center of the main body 901 (not shown in FIG. 21), three reels (left reel 910, middle reel 911, right reel 912) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored. It is configured to be able to rotate inside. These reels 910 to 912 are rotationally driven by a driving means such as a stepping motor.

  In the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 21, each symbol is printed on a belt-like member at an appropriate interval, and this reel-like member is attached to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member to constitute each reel 910 to 912. . When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 910 to 912 are generally displayed three in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 913 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 910 to 912, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 910 to 912 functions as a display unit that displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display means. In the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 21, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 900, but the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  On the back surface of each of the reels 910 to 912, a backlight (not shown in FIG. 21) for illuminating each symbol displayed on the symbol display window 913 is disposed. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 900, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 910 to 912. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of this sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 910 to 912 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  The winning line display lamp 920 is a lamp indicating a winning line 914 that is valid. The effective pay line is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. There are five pay lines 914. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal pay line is valid, and when two medals are betted, the upper horizontal win line and the lower horizontal pay line are added. If three are valid and three medals are bet, five lines including a right-down winning line and an upper-right winning line are valid as winning lines. The number of winning lines 914 is not limited to five. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line, the upper horizontal winning line, the lower horizontal winning line, the right Five lines, the down line and the upper right line, may be valid as the winning lines.

  The notification lamp 923 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a bonus) has been won internally in the internal lottery or that a bonus game is in progress. The game medal insertable lamp 924 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 922 notifies the player that the current game is replayable (the medal need not be inserted) when winning a replay which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 928 is an effect lamp.

  The bet buttons 930 to 932 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 900. In the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 21, every time the bet button 930 is pressed, a maximum of three cards are inserted one by one. When the bet button 931 is pressed, two cards are inserted and when the bet button 932 is pressed. Three cards are inserted. Hereinafter, the bet button 932 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. Note that the game medal insertion lamp 929 lights up a number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a specified number of medals are inserted, a game start is informed that a game start operation is possible. The lamp 921 is turned on.

  The medal slot 934 is an slot for the player to insert a medal when starting a game. In other words, the medal can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 930 to 932, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 934. is there. The stored number display 925 is a display for displaying the number of medals electronically stored in the slot machine 900. The game information display 926 is a display for displaying various internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during the bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 927 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination.

  The start lever 935 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 910 to 912. That is, when a desired medal number is inserted into the medal insertion slot 934 or when the start lever 935 is operated by operating the bet buttons 930 to 932, the reels 910 to 912 start rotating. The operation on the start lever 935 is referred to as a game start operation. In this slot machine 900, based on the operation of the start lever 935, an internal lottery process for performing lottery to determine which of the multiple types of winning combination is won is executed. It is determined whether the player is in a relatively advantageous state or a relatively unfavorable state.

  The stop button unit 936 is provided with stop buttons 937 to 939. The stop buttons 937 to 939 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 910 to 912 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 935, and are associated with the reels 910 to 912. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 937 to 939 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Note that a light emitter may be provided inside each stop button 937 to 939. When the stop button 937 to 939 can be operated, the light emitter can be turned on to notify the player.

  The medal return button 933 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is clogged. The payment button 934 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 900 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 955. Door key hole 940 is a hole into which a key for unlocking front door 902 of slot machine 900 is inserted. The medal payout exit 955 is a payout exit for paying out medals.

  In the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 21, the same operation key unit 990 as the operation key unit 190 shown in FIG. 10A is provided between the MAX bet button 932 and the medal slot 934. The operation key unit 990 also has a cross key, an OK button, and a cancel button.

  The sound hole 960 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 900 to the outside. Side lamps 944 provided at the left and right portions of the front door 902 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 980 is disposed above the front door 902. The effect device 980 includes a door (shutter) member 963 including two right doors 963a and 963b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 957 (illustrated) disposed on the back side of the door member 963. When the two right doors 963a and 963b are opened in the horizontal direction in front of the liquid crystal display device 957, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 957 (not shown) is displayed in front of the slot machine 900 (player). Side). In addition, even if it is not a liquid crystal display device, it should just be comprised so that various effect images and various game information can be displayed, for example, it consists of a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display, or a projector and a screen. A display device or the like may be used. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 21, the display screen is a rectangular flat surface, but may be a square flat surface. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. Furthermore, the display screen may have a curved surface.

  The winning combination of the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 21 includes a big bonus (BIG), a regular bonus (REG), a small combination, and a re-playing combination.

  “Big Bonus (BIG)” (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “BIG”) is a special combination (operating combination) in which a big bonus game, which is a special game, is started by winning. For BIG, the flag is carried over. That is, when a BIG is won internally, a BIG flag indicating this is set (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit), but even if a BIG is not won in that game, an internal win will be held until a prize is won. The state where the flag indicating is kept is maintained, and even after the next game, the BIG is in the state of internal winning, and the symbol combinations corresponding to the BIG are in a state of winning together. The main control unit shifts the gaming state to the special gaming state based on the display of the symbol combination.

  The “regular bonus (REG)” (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “REG”) is a special combination (operating combination) in which a special game is started by winning. For REG, flag carryover is performed in the same manner as BIG. The main control unit shifts the gaming state to the special gaming state based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the REG. Note that the special gaming state ends when a condition for ending the special gaming state (in this embodiment, the number of medals paid out exceeds a predetermined number) is satisfied, but the predetermined number of BIGs is higher than that of REG. The value set as is a large value. Therefore, BIG provides greater benefits to players than REG. For example, 312 medals are net increased in BIG, and 104 medals are net increased in REG.

  The “re-playing combination” is a winning combination (operating combination) that allows the player to play a game without inserting a medal (game medium) in the next game by winning, and the medal is not paid out.

  The “small role” is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning.

  In addition, the game media acquisition opportunity in the slot machine is not limited to bonuses (big hits), but increases or decreases depending on operations based on operation suggestions such as assist time (AT), replay time (RT), and assist replay time (ART). To do. For example, it is advantageous for deriving a lottery result having different profits depending on the display mode stopped by the operation result of the stop buttons 937 to 939 and deriving the most advantageous display mode when the lottery result is derived. In some cases, the operating condition is notified over a predetermined period.

  In addition, by setting the original mode, the probability of performing an ART operation suggestion is higher than usual, or the bonus of the internal winning bonus after the internal winning of the bonus is notified early, etc. May be. In other words, a privilege related to this appearance may be given by accomplishing the mission.

  The slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 21 described above also includes a main control unit 300, a first sub control unit 400, and a second sub control unit 500.

  In this slot machine 900, a penalty is continuously given until the end of the original mode.

  FIG. 22 is a view showing a flow of penalty control processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 provided in the slot machine 900 shown in FIG.

  In the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 21, for example, as a predetermined prohibited gaming act, for example, so-called idle rotation that continues to rotate the reels 910 to 912 without pressing the stop buttons 937 to 939, or the first stop of the reels 910 to 912 is performed. For example, a so-called violating operation condition in which a reel other than the left reel 910 (a middle reel 911 or a right reel 912) is used. Penalties may be given to these prohibited gaming acts based on predetermined conditions. Here, as one of the predetermined conditions, an example will be described in which a penalty is given for an idle action.

  In the penalty control process shown in FIG. 22, first, it is determined whether or not the original mode setting flag prepared in the RAM 408 is on (step S901). If the original mode setting flag is on, that is, if the original mode is set, it is determined whether or not a penalty grant condition is satisfied (step S902). In the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 21, if the stop buttons 937 to 939 are not pressed within a predetermined time after the start lever 935 is operated, it is determined to be idle, and the penalty granting condition is satisfied. In this example, if the penalty grant condition is satisfied even once, the penalty is continuously given. Based on the establishment of the penalty grant condition, the penalty grant execution flag prepared in the RAM 408 is set to ON (step S903), and the process proceeds to step S904. On the other hand, if the penalty grant condition is not satisfied, step S903 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S904.

  In step S904, it is determined whether or not the penalty grant execution flag is set on. If the penalty grant execution flag is set on, a penalty grant execution process is performed (step S905). The control process ends. The penalty here is a penalty that invalidates the achievement of a mission, even if the mission is achieved until the penalty granting flag is set off, that is, until the original mode is not set, after the penalty granting condition is satisfied. is there. In this example, when a penalty is started during the setting of the original mode, the penalty is continued unless the original mode is finished once.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S901 that the original mode setting flag is off, that is, if the original mode is not set, the penalty grant execution flag prepared in the RAM 408 is set to off (step S906), and this penalty control process is performed. End. Therefore, in this example, a penalty is given to the player only in the original mode setting state.

  It should be noted that the penalty given to the player is not allowed to be notified of the operating profit that would be advantageous to the player even during the ART period, and the subsequent game execution is prohibited. By doing so, it may be a penalty that prevents the player from being given any more profits, or a penalty that does not display a specific effect, such as not displaying a specific effect.

  In the penalty control process shown in FIG. 22 described above, the period during which the penalty is given is in the original mode setting, and the penalty is continuously given until the end of the original mode. On the other hand, no penalty is awarded even if prohibited gaming is performed in the original mode non-setting state. However, even when the original mode is being set, the penalty may be given only during the period from when the penalty granting condition is satisfied until the predetermined condition is satisfied. Further, even when the original mode is not set, the penalty may be given only during the period from the establishment of the penalty provision condition to the establishment of the predetermined condition. The term “until the predetermined condition is satisfied” means, for example, until 50 games are played, or until a predetermined number of sets are performed when a predetermined number of games are set as one set. Further, the penalty grant period may be shortened in order to reduce the possibility that the previous player leaves the seat while the original mode is set and the next player is given a penalty. For example, in the case where a penalty is granted until 50 games are played after the penalty grant condition is established even when the original mode is not set, a short period from when the penalty grant condition is established until 30 games are played while the original mode is set. It may be between.

  Furthermore, if the period during which the penalty is granted is in the original mode setting and no penalty is given while the original mode is not set, the original mode is set at the start of the game (when the game resume condition is satisfied). If the original mode is returned to the non-set state or the penalty grant execution flag is set to OFF, the previous player leaves the seat while the original mode is set, and a penalty is given to the next player. The possibility of being reduced.

  Further, even a gaming machine described below is preferably notified of the original mode setting state.

  In addition, based on the fact that the game has been continuously performed for a predetermined period since the establishment of the penalty condition, the penalty condition may be reset to non-establishment without giving a penalty. Thereby, it may be possible to prevent a player who has inadvertently established a penalty granting condition from dropping his / her willingness to continue playing the game and to promote continuation of the game for a predetermined period. is there.

  In a game machine that shifts a control state from a normal control state to a special control state having a higher advantage than the normal control state when the symbol derived after the symbol variation display based on establishment of a predetermined condition is a specific symbol An operation means (for example, the operation key unit 190) that can be operated by the player, and an individual setting information storage that stores predetermined individual setting information based on a predetermined operation (for example, an input operation of a regular password) to the operation means. Means (for example, the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400), specific operation means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208) for executing a specific operation based on the individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage means, In a state (for example, the original mode setting state) in which the individual setting information is stored in the individual setting information storage means (for example, a predetermined game interruption) In response to the establishment of a predetermined game resumption condition), notification means (for example, decoration) that starts notification of stored individual setting information based on the fact that the individual setting information is stored in the individual setting information storage means And a game stand equipped with a symbol display device 208).

  As the game interruption condition, for example, a player detection sensor may be provided in front of the game table, and the player detection sensor may no longer detect the player. Alternatively, the first sub-control unit 400 may be configured to receive a firing signal indicating that a ball has been fired from the launching device 110 illustrated in FIG. 1, and the firing signal may not be received for a predetermined time. That is, the game may not start even if a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous game. Further, the special figure display devices 212 and 214 may not have changed for a predetermined time. That is, the first sub-control unit 400 may not have received the symbol variation start command for a predetermined time. Further, in the case of the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 21, the settlement button may be pressed. In addition, since the player often leaves the seat at the time of transition from a favorable state to an unfavorable state for the player, the game interruption condition is a condition that is established based on the transition from the advantageous state to the unfavorable state. It may be. That is, when the control state (game state) shifts from a state where the profit given to the player is high to a low state, a certain profit is determined for the player. As a result, many players feel a sense of fulfillment, and the absence rate at the stage of transition increases. By issuing a notification that the original mode has been set at a high rate of leaving, the individual setting information for the next player can be deleted or the individual setting information can be identified by reflecting the game result. There are cases where it is possible to prevent forgetting to acquire information. The transition from an advantageous state to an unfavorable state for a player may be, for example, the end of a period during which it is easy to obtain a payout of game media (a profit such as a playout). More specifically, the jackpot game has ended, the power support state has been switched to a non-power support state, the probability variation state (probability variation state) has been switched to a non-probability variation state (probability non-variation state) The special effect mode period in which the number of games (number of special symbol fluctuations) in which the probability change state is maintained has been reached, the so-called probability change limiter has been reached, and the execution is determined by lottery, and an effect different from normal is performed for a predetermined period May be completed. Further, in the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 21, the bonus game (the state in which the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination is increased) is completed, the RT state (replay probability increasing state) or the AT state (predetermined in the winning state). The period during which a predetermined operation is notified when a winning combination requiring an operation is established may be completed. Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (iii), “end” may be selected from the menu window 610. Further, the game interruption condition may be satisfied based on the fact that the timer management in the first sub-control unit 400 is a predetermined time before the closing time of the game store. For example, the game interruption condition may be satisfied at the timing when the first symbol variation after a predetermined time before the closing time of the game store stops. In this way, by performing a second original mode setting notification to be described later, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of forgetting to cancel setting of the original mode or forgetting history information when the store is closed. Further, a predetermined number of minutes before the closing time may be set in advance by a store clerk of the game store.

  In addition, a predetermined game preparation operation (for example, launching a game ball, pressing a bet button or inserting a medal in the case of a slot machine) or the like until a predetermined time elapses after the above-described game interruption condition is satisfied or If a game operation (for example, starting ball entry, symbol change start (including reel rotation start), etc.) is not detected, it may be determined that the game restart condition is not satisfied.

  Further, the notification means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208), as the notification that the individual setting information has been stored, the deletion related notification (for example, YES / Notification including NO display), and the individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage means after the deletion related notification is performed, a specific condition different from the predetermined condition (for example, the end of the original mode) It may be a gaming machine equipped with individual setting information erasing means (for example, the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 executing step S321u) for erasing based on the establishment of the condition.

  The erasure-related notification referred to here may be notification that prompts the player to delete, or notification for obtaining permission for the player to delete or for allowing the player to cancel erasure. It may be.

  Further, the individual setting information stored notification including the deletion related notification is a final confirmation to the player, and the individual setting information erasure unit cancels the deletion when the predetermined condition is satisfied. The individual setting information may be deleted as long as there is no error. In this case, the absence of the cancellation instruction corresponds to the establishment of the specific condition.

  The individual setting information stored notification may include only the erasure related notification. That is, performing the erasure related notification may notify that the individual setting information is still stored. However, the notification means may perform the erasure related notification separately from the individual setting information stored notification.

  And an erasure cancel operation means for accepting an operation for instructing to cancel erasure of the individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage means. In response to this, the individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage means may be deleted. That is, as one condition of the specific condition, the erasure canceling operation unit may be set as a non-operating condition. Note that the erasure cancel operation means may be the same as or different from the operation means.

  Furthermore, the personal setting information storage unit includes a deletion instruction operation unit that receives an operation for instructing deletion of the individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage unit from the individual setting information storage unit. In response to the operation of the instruction operation unit, the individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage unit may be deleted. That is, a condition that the erasure instruction operating means is operated may be set as one condition of the specific condition. Note that the erasure instruction operation means may be the same as or different from the operation means.

  The individual setting information storage means (for example, the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400) stores history information obtained in the course of a game as the individual setting information. An individual setting information updating means for updating the individual setting information stored in the storage means as the game progresses (for example, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 executing step S321g and step S321m), and the notification means (For example, the decorative symbol display device 208) performs a specific operation (for example, the operation shown in FIG. 10 (i-1) to FIG. 10 (i-2)) on the operation means (for example, the operation key unit 190). In response to the stored notification of the individual setting information, a predetermined mode notification (in a predetermined mode) indicates the update contents of the individual setting information updated by the individual setting information update unit ( Example, it may be a game machine for performing a notification including a two-dimensional code C2).

  Here, there may be provided predetermined mode conversion means for converting the update contents of the individual setting information updated by the individual setting information updating means into a mode that can be read by a predetermined reading device.

  Further, the notification means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208) indicates that the predetermined condition (for example, the game interruption condition) indicates that the game state in which a game is being performed has shifted to a non-game state in which no game is being performed. It may be a gaming machine that starts the notification that the individual setting information has been stored based on the fact that it has been established and has shifted from the gaming state to the non-gaming state.

  In addition, the notification means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208) indicates that the predetermined condition (for example, the game resumption condition) indicates that the game state in which a game is being played is changed from a non-game state in which no game is being played. It may be a gaming machine that starts the notification that the individual setting information has been stored even if it is established and based on the transition from the non-gaming state to the gaming state.

  Next, an example in which the contents of the penalty given in the original mode setting state and the original mode non-setting state are different will be described.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a flow of penalty control processing in an example in which the content of the penalty given depending on whether or not the original mode can be set (set / non-set) is different.

  The CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not the penalty grant execution flag prepared in the RAM 408 is set to off (step S950a). If it is set to off, the penalty grant condition is met. It is determined whether or not (step S950b). The penalty granting condition here is satisfied when a so-called operation condition violation is performed. For example, the first stop of the reels 910 to 912 is set to a reel other than the left reel 910 (the middle reel 911 or the right reel 912). It is established by that. That is, the pushing order (sequential pushing) such as the first stop of the left reel, the second stop of the middle reel, the third stop of the right reel, and the pushing order (scissors) of the first stop of the left reel, the second stop of the right reel, and the third stop of the middle reel. Penalty granting conditions are met when a game is played in a pressing order other than (pressing). A slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 21 is a so-called ART machine, and a small role (RT transition, push order bell, etc.) in which the push order of stop buttons 937 to 939 is set is changed to a normal push order (forward push or scissors). It is more advantageous during ART than normal time by setting that it is not aligned or difficult to align. For this reason, when the middle reel first stop middle press or the right reel first stop right push is performed from the normal time, there is a possibility that a difference from a preset payout rate may occur. Therefore, in order to have the game played in the correct pressing order, a penalty is awarded when a game is played in the wrong pressing order (middle pressing or right pressing).

  If the penalty grant condition is not satisfied, the penalty control process is terminated. However, if the penalty grant condition is satisfied, the original mode setting flag prepared in the RAM 408 is turned on. It is determined whether or not (step S950c).

  A penalty game counter is also prepared in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400, and if the original mode setting flag is on, that is, if the original mode is set, a value of 30 is set in the penalty game counter (step S950d). ), The process proceeds to step S950e. On the other hand, if the original mode setting flag is off, that is, the original mode is not set, the penalty game counter is set to a value of 50, which is larger than 30 when the original mode is set (step). S950f), the process proceeds to step S950e.

  In step S950e, the penalty grant execution flag prepared in the RAM 408 is set to ON, and this penalty control process ends. The penalty here is a penalty related to the payout profit in which the table with the lowest rush rate is set as the lottery table for selecting the rush rate of ART while the number of games of the penalty game counter value in the RAM 408 is performed. It is. Therefore, the period during which the penalty is given is shorter when the original mode is set than when the original mode is not set. In this way, in this example, the original mode setting state requires fewer penalties at the time of executing the penalty, so that it is possible to increase the number of players who perform the game by setting the original mode. That is, there are cases where the player is interested in setting the original mode and playing the game, and can prompt the user to set the original mode.

  A penalty given over 30 games in the original mode setting state corresponds to an example of a predetermined penalty, and a penalty given over 50 games in the original mode non-setting state corresponds to an example of a specific penalty.

  In addition, for example, when a penalty grant condition is established, instead of losing the original mode profit (original mode points and mission achievement history), the player who is setting the original mode does not need to take a penalty related to the output profit. A player who is not in the original mode may be configured to receive a penalty related to the payout profit. Further, a difference may be made in the payout profit depending on whether or not the original mode is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S950a that the penalty granting execution flag is set to ON, it is determined whether or not the original mode setting flag has been changed from ON to OFF (step S950g). If there is a setting change from on to off, that is, if the original mode is completed, the process proceeds to step S950k, and if there is no setting change from on to off, that is, the original mode is set while the original mode is set. If not set or the original mode is started, a penalty granting execution process is performed (step S950h). In the penalty granting execution process, a penalty related to the above-mentioned payout profit is given to the player. That is, a penalty given to 30 games in the original mode setting state (an example of a predetermined penalty) or a penalty given to 50 games in an original mode non-setting state (an example of a specific penalty) is given to the player. As a result, when a lottery for determining whether or not to play an ART game is performed using a lottery table with a predetermined winning probability, a lottery table that is disadvantageous to the player who is most difficult to win an ART entry is used. The entry rate is significantly reduced. It may be a penalty for not performing the ART lottery. In addition, ceiling ART (a relief is provided to the player when a predetermined number of games are fluctuated from a specific opportunity and an advantageous period such as a big hit or ART does not occur during the fluctuation. In game machines equipped with a measure), the change in the period during which the penalty is given is not counted in the number of games for which the above-mentioned ceiling ART is given, so the penalty is played. It may be more disadvantageous for the person. The CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 that executes Step S950h is an example of a predetermined penalty grant unit and an example of a specific penalty grant unit. That is, in this example, the predetermined penalty giving means and the specific penalty giving means are combined.

  In step S950i executed subsequent to step S950h, 1 is subtracted from the value of the penalty game counter in the RAM 408. Next, in step S950j, it is determined whether or not the value of the penalty game counter has become 0. If not, the penalty control process ends. If it is 0, the process proceeds to step S950k.

  In step S950k, the penalty grant execution flag is set to OFF, and this penalty control process ends. That is, when the original mode ends, the penalty grant execution flag is set to OFF, and the penalty grant is forcibly ended.

  In the penalty control process shown in FIG. 23 described above, the period in which the original mode is set is advantageous to the player because the penalty period is shorter than the original mode non-setting, but this is not restrictive. The original mode setting may be more disadvantageous than the original mode non-setting. That is, it suffices if there is a difference in the content or amount of the penalty between the original mode setting state and the non-setting state.

  By the way, there is known a gaming machine that does not execute an effect for a predetermined time when it is detected that vibration is applied to the gaming machine. In this game stand, a penalty not related to the game profit is not given instantaneously but not continuously for a predetermined time, and it is continuously given. However, it is not considered that the person who gave vibration to the gaming table that caused the penalty will leave, and the penalty will be given to another person who sat next and started playing Is a problem. Also, the penalty is not a benefit that the player has achieved through the process of accomplishing the mission, that is, it can not be enjoyed by anyone, and it does not reduce or invalidate the benefit that the player thinks. The problem remains in the effect. On the other hand, in the embodiment described so far and its modifications, the penalty for reducing or invalidating the profit obtained through the process of the player achieving the mission is given in the original mode setting state, so the above problem is caused. Solved.

  In the above description, “when the symbol derived after the symbol change display based on the establishment of the predetermined condition is a specific symbol, the normal control state (for example, the lost gaming state) is more advantageous than the normal control state. Task achievement information (for example, mission achievement information) indicating the achievement status of each of a plurality of predetermined tasks (for example, missions) in a game in a gaming machine that shifts the control state to a high special control state (for example, a hit control state). ) Including individual setting information storage means (for example, the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400) that stores externally acquired individual setting information and the individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage means Task achievement information updating means for updating the task achievement information based on the achievement of the task (for example, the first sub-step executing step S321g) CPU 400 of control unit 400) and a task achievement profit granting unit (for example, a player) that provides a player with a task achievement profit (for example, an original mode point) predetermined for each task based on the achievement of the task. The CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 that executes step S321m) and a predetermined penalty (for example, a mission achieved from mission achievement information) based on a predetermined prohibited gaming act being performed. Predetermined penalty granting means (for example, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 that executes step S323h) for erasing and subtracting the accumulated value of the original mode points, and the predetermined penalty granting means A state in which the setting information storage means stores the individual setting information (for example, the originator Amusement machine, characterized in that in the mode setting state) confer a predetermined penalty to the player. Is explained.

  Here, the individual setting information may include, for example, personal identification information (ID), history information indicating a game history, and the like in addition to the task achievement information.

  The acquisition of the individual setting information may be acquired by being input by an input operation unit, or may be acquired by connecting an external storage medium (for example, a memory card) in which the individual setting information is stored. May be.

  Further, the task achievement profit may be a profit unrelated to the payout amount of game media to be paid out, and may be a profit related to an effect such that a special effect can be executed.

  The predetermined penalty may also be a profit that is unrelated to the amount of game media to be paid out, for example, it should have been possible to perform a special performance. It may be a penalty related to a certain production. In addition, the predetermined penalty may be invalidation of a future task achievement profit or reduction of a profit amount that will be given to the player when the task is achieved.

  Furthermore, the aspect provided with the specific operation | movement means which performs specific operation | movement based on the task achievement information among the individual setting information memorize | stored in the said individual setting information storage means may be sufficient.

  Further, the specific operation means may be an effect means for performing an effect, and may execute an effect that changes an effect when the individual setting information is not stored as the specific operation. More specifically, the specific operation means is an image display means for displaying an image, and displays an image obtained by changing an effect image when the individual setting information is not stored as the specific operation. Also good. In addition, the specific operation means may perform a specific effect that affects the player's profit as one of the effects. That is, the specific operation may be a production operation.

  Further, conversion information generation means for generating conversion information obtained by converting the individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage means into a predetermined format, and conversion information notification for informing the conversion information generated by the conversion information generation means Means for inputting personal source information representing the individual setting information based on the conversion information, and the individual setting information storage unit stores the individual setting information based on the personal source information input by the input unit. It is also possible to use this mode. The conversion information represents the individual setting information and is information corresponding to the individual setting information. For example, the password may be a two-dimensional code or a list of numbers and characters. That is, the individual setting information may be encrypted. Further, the individual source information may be encrypted information.

  In addition, in the description so far, “the predetermined penalty granting unit (for example, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 that executes step S323h) reduces the task achievement gain given to the player by the task achievement gain granting unit. Alternatively, the game table is characterized by giving a predetermined penalty to be invalidated. Is also explained.

  Here, as the predetermined penalty, for example, even if the task is achieved, the achievement of the task is invalidated (ignored) for a predetermined period, or is given based on the achievement of the task. The point grant rate is reduced.

  In addition, in the description so far, “the task achievement profit granting unit (for example, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 that executes step S321m) has achieved a task that is predetermined for each task. Points (for example, original mode points) given on the basis of the achievement achievement profit are given to the player, and the individual setting information storage means (for example, the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400) In addition to the task achievement information, the setting information stores information including point cumulative information indicating the cumulative value of the points given so far (for example, information indicating the cumulative value of the original mode points). A game table that features Is also explained.

  Here, the predetermined penalty giving means may give a predetermined penalty for reducing a player's profit amount based on the individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage means.

  Further, in the description so far, “the predetermined penalty granting unit (for example, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 executing step S323h) is based on the individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage unit”. A predetermined penalty (e.g., figure) for reducing the player's profit amount (for example, the profit amount related to the original mode) to be less than the player's profit amount based on the individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage means. A game table characterized by giving a penalty in the example shown in FIG. Is also explained.

  Here, the profit amount of the player based on the individual setting information is the number of tasks that have been achieved based on the task achievement information, the cumulative value of points based on the point total information, and the like. Decreasing the profit amount corresponds to, for example, reducing the number of tasks that have been achieved or reducing the accumulated value of points. In other words, a task that has been achieved is made unachieved (invalid), or points are stripped off.

  Further, in the description so far, “the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 that includes the rendering means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208) for performing the predetermined rendering and that performs the predetermined penalty providing means (for example, step S323h). ) Is to cause the effect means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208) to execute a penalty effect (for example, a penalty grant notification) corresponding to the penalty to be given when giving a predetermined penalty to the player. A characteristic game stand. Is also explained.

  Here, the predetermined penalty giving means causes the effect means to execute the penalty effect in a state where the individual setting information storage means stores the individual setting information.

  Further, in the description so far, “a given penalty (for example, 50 games) is different from the predetermined penalty (for example, a penalty given over 30 games) based on the fact that the prohibited gaming act has been performed. Specific penalty giving means (for example, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 that executes step S950h), and the specific setting information storage means stores the individual setting information. A game table, characterized in that the specific penalty is given to the player in a state where the player is not playing. Is also explained.

  Here, the specific penalty may be a heavier penalty or a lighter penalty than the predetermined penalty.

  In addition, when the symbol derived after the symbol variation display based on the establishment of the predetermined condition is a specific symbol, the special control state having a higher advantage than the normal control state from the normal control state (for example, the lost gaming state) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko machine 100, slot machine 900) that shifts the control state to (for example, a hit control state) and an external storage device (for example, server S) that stores predetermined individual setting information In the gaming system, the gaming table has personal setting information acquired from outside, including task achievement information (for example, mission achievement information) representing achievement status of each of a plurality of predetermined tasks (for example, mission) in the game. Individual setting information storage means (for example, the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400) to be stored, and pieces stored in the individual setting information storage means Of the setting information, the task achievement information updating means for updating the task achievement information based on the achievement of the task (for example, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 executing step S321g), and for each task Task achievement benefit granting means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400 for executing step S321m) that grants a predetermined task achievement benefit (for example, an original mode point) to a player based on the achievement of the task. CPU 404) and a predetermined penalty (for example, the mission achieved from the mission achievement information is erased and the cumulative value of the original mode point is subtracted from the player based on the fact that a predetermined prohibited gaming act has been performed. ) For giving a predetermined penalty (for example, first sub-control for executing step S323h) The CPU 400) and the predetermined penalty granting unit grants a predetermined penalty to the player in a state where the individual setting information storage unit stores the individual setting information (for example, an original mode setting state). It may be a gaming system characterized by being a thing.

  In the following, we will add that we have explained so far.

(Appendix 1)
Game control for transitioning a gaming state from a normal gaming state to a special gaming state having a higher advantage than the normal gaming state when the symbol derived after the symbol variation display based on establishment of a predetermined condition is a specific symbol Means,
Individual setting information storage means for storing individual setting information based on the establishment of a specific condition;
Based on the storage of the individual setting information, a task achievement availability determination game execution means for executing a task achievement availability determination game;
During the execution of the task achievement determination game, a task achievement determination unit that determines whether a task achievement condition predetermined for each task is satisfied;
Individual setting information updating means for updating the individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage means based on the determination result by the task achievement possibility determination means;
Based on the determination result by the task achievement possibility determination means, task achievement profit granting means for giving a player a task achievement profit predetermined for each task;
Individual setting information erasing means for erasing the individual setting information stored in the individual setting information storage means based on establishment of a special condition;
A prohibited game action execution determination means for determining execution of a predetermined prohibited game action;
Penalty granting means for granting a predetermined penalty to the player based on the determination result by the prohibited game action execution determination means;
A game machine equipped with
The task achievement possibility determination game execution means ends the problem achievement possibility determination game based on the fact that the individual setting information is erased by the individual setting information erasure means,
The penalty giving means gives a predetermined penalty to a player during execution of the task achievement determination game when the prohibited game action execution determination means determines that the prohibited game action execution is determined. Stand.

(Appendix 2)
The game machine according to appendix 1,
The penalty granting means reduces or invalidates the task achievement profit given to the player by the task achievement profit granting means from the execution of the task achievement determination game to the predetermined period as the predetermined penalty. A characteristic game stand.

(Appendix 3)
In the game stand according to appendix 1 or 2,
The penalty granting means reduces or reduces information indicating the amount of profit stored in the individual setting information, which is given as the predetermined penalty by the task achievement benefit granting unit before execution of the task achievement determination game. A game table characterized by being disabled.

(Appendix 4)
In the game stand according to appendices 1 to 3,
It further includes an effect means for executing a predetermined effect,
The gaming machine characterized in that the penalty giving means causes the effect means to execute a penalty effect corresponding to the predetermined penalty when giving the predetermined penalty to the player.

(Appendix 5)
In the game stand according to appendices 1 to 3,
The penalty granting unit gives a first penalty to the player when the execution of a specific prohibited gaming action is determined by the prohibition operation execution determining unit, and when the task achievement determination unit is not executed. The game table is characterized in that a second penalty is given when the task achievement possibility determination means is executed.

  In addition, even if it is the structural requirement contained only in each description of embodiment described above, a modification, or an additional remark, you may apply the structural requirement to another embodiment, a modified example, or an additional remark.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 161 Original mode selection switch 190 Operation unit key unit 208 Decoration symbol display device 212 1st special figure display device 214 2nd special figure display device 230 1st special figure start port 232 2nd special view start port 2321 Blade member 234 Variable prize opening 2341 Door member 300 Main control unit 304 CPU
306 ROM
308 RAM
400 First sub-control unit 404 CPU
406 ROM
408 RAM
500 Second sub-control unit 600 Dispensing control unit 610 Menu window 620 Customization guide C1, C2 Two-dimensional code 900 Slot machine S Server M Mobile phone terminal N Communication network

Claims (9)

An accepting means capable of accepting at least one input of a plurality of passwords;
Storage means capable of storing at least points;
A gaming table with a,
The game table is a slot machine or a pachinko machine,
At least one of the plurality of passwords is a first password,
The storage means is capable of storing at least the first amount of points (hereinafter referred to as “first amount of points”) when the first condition is satisfied,
The storage means is capable of storing at least the second amount of points (hereinafter referred to as “second amount of points”) when the second condition is satisfied,
The storage means is capable of storing at least a third amount of the points (hereinafter referred to as “third amount of points”) when a third condition is satisfied,
The first condition is a condition that may be satisfied when the accepting unit accepts the input of the first password,
The second condition is a predetermined point grant condition,
The second condition is a condition that may be satisfied when the first amount of points is stored in the storage means.
The second quantity point is a point obtained by adding a fourth quantity of the point (hereinafter referred to as a “fourth quantity point”) to the first quantity point.
The third condition is a predetermined point stripping condition,
The third condition is a condition that may be satisfied when the second amount of points is stored in the storage means,
The point of the third quantity is a point obtained by subtracting the point of the fifth quantity (hereinafter referred to as “point of the fifth quantity”) from the point of the second quantity.
The fifth quantity point is a point greater than the fourth quantity point.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1 ,
Generating means capable of generating at least a two-dimensional code;
Display means capable of displaying at least the two-dimensional code;
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The generating means is capable of generating at least a first two-dimensional code when the second amount of points is stored in the storage means;
The generating means does not generate the first two-dimensional code when the third amount of points is stored in the storage means;
The display means can display at least the first two-dimensional code when the second amount of points is stored in the storage means,
The display means does not display the first two-dimensional code when the third amount of points is stored in the storage means.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 2 ,
The points are those that can be represented by the first unit,
The points are those that can also be expressed by the second unit,
The display means is capable of displaying the point at least by the first unit,
The display means is capable of displaying at least the point by the second unit,
The first password is a password including at least first information,
The first password is a password not including the second information,
The first information is information about the amount of points represented by the first unit;
The second information is information about the amount of points represented by the second unit;
The first two-dimensional code is a two-dimensional code including at least the first information,
The first two-dimensional code is a two-dimensional code not including the second information.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 2 or 3 ,
The display means is capable of displaying at least a second two-dimensional code when the first amount of points is stored in the storage means,
The display means does not display the second two-dimensional code when the second condition is satisfied after the first amount of points is stored in the storage means.
A game stand characterized by that. Of claims 1 to 4 a gaming table according to any one,
The point of the third quantity is a point less than or equal to the point of the first quantity.
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 5 ,
The third quantity point is a point smaller than the first quantity point.
A game stand characterized by that.   It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 6,
  An error detection means capable of detecting at least the occurrence of an error;
  The second condition is a condition that may be satisfied at least when the error detection unit detects the occurrence of the error.
A game stand characterized by that.   It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 7,
  Provided with fraud detection means capable of detecting at least fraud by a player,
  The second condition is a condition that may be satisfied at least when the fraud detection means detects the fraud.
A game stand characterized by that.   A game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
  At least one of the plurality of passwords is a second password,
  The storage means is capable of storing at least a fourth amount of the points (hereinafter referred to as a “fourth amount of points”) when a fourth condition is satisfied,
  The storage means is capable of storing at least the point of the fifth amount (hereinafter referred to as “the point of the fifth amount”) when the fifth condition is satisfied,
  The storage means is capable of storing at least the sixth amount of points (hereinafter referred to as “sixth amount of points”) when the sixth condition is satisfied,
  The fourth condition is a condition that may be satisfied when the accepting unit accepts the input of the second password,
  The fifth condition is a predetermined point grant condition,
  The fifth condition is a condition that may be satisfied when the fourth amount of points is stored in the storage means,
  The point of the fifth quantity is a point obtained by adding the point of the seventh quantity (hereinafter referred to as “the point of the seventh quantity”) to the point of the fourth quantity,
  The sixth condition is a predetermined point stripping condition,
  The sixth condition is a condition that may be satisfied when the fifth amount of points is stored in the storage means,
  The sixth quantity point is a point obtained by subtracting the eighth quantity point (hereinafter referred to as the “eighth quantity point”) from the fifth quantity point.
A game stand characterized by that.