JP5731625B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that determines whether or not a special game advantageous to a player is performed when a start condition is satisfied, and that produces an effect when the determination result is shown.

  Conventionally, there is a gaming machine in which a big hit lottery is performed when a game ball wins at a start opening provided on a game board, and three rows of symbols (for example, numbers 1 to 9) are changed by a variable display device. Such a gaming machine stops the three rows of symbols so as to be a specific combination (for example, “7, 7, 7”) when the jackpot is won, and indicates to the player that the jackpot has been won. In addition, if the gaming machine wins the jackpot, it plays a jackpot game. In this jackpot game, the gaming machine opens a big prize opening (so-called “attacker”). During this time, the player can obtain a large number of prize balls by winning the game balls at the grand prize opening.

  In addition, such a gaming machine has made various effects in order to enhance the player's expectation for the jackpot and entertain the game before showing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. Here, for each performance, an appearance rate at the time of jackpot and an appearance rate at the time of loss are determined in advance. For this reason, the gaming machine can also show the player the degree of expectation for the jackpot based on the effects and the like performed before showing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below). In recent years, there has been a tendency to increase the variation of the production in order to further entertain the player, and there is also a gaming machine that produces an effect called “Premier production” in which the appearance rate is set to be extremely low.

JP 2004-16702 A

  However, the above-mentioned conventional technology can give a great joy and surprise to a player when performing a premier production, but only a limited number of lucky players can experience this premier production. Met. Most of the other players gave up and stopped playing games before experiencing the premier production. If the appearance rate of the premier production becomes high, many players will be able to experience the premier production, but in this case, the premier production will not be unusual for the player. Even if you do, the joy and surprise given to the player will be small.

  The present invention eliminates the problems associated with the prior art described above, and by appropriately performing a specific effect (for example, a premier effect), it is possible to entertain the player with this specific effect and enhance the interest of the game. The purpose is to provide a machine.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the gaming machine according to the present invention determines whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed based on the establishment of the start condition, and indicates a determination result of the determination. A game machine that produces an effect when changing a symbol for the first, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied when the symbol is not changed, a first effect for executing a specific effect of a plurality of effects with a first probability. Setting means for switching from the mode to a second mode for execution with a second probability higher than the first probability, and an effect for executing the specific effect with a probability corresponding to the mode set by the setting means And a storage means for storing an execution history of the specific effect according to execution of the specific effect by the effect means, and a predetermined end condition when a predetermined start condition different from the predetermined condition is established. And output means for outputting the execution history stored by the storage means, and the setting means determines whether or not the predetermined start condition is satisfied, and determines the predetermined start condition. The second mode can be set on the condition that it is determined that is established, and when the second mode is set, the second mode is maintained until the symbol is changed a plurality of times. .

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the start condition is established, determines whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player, and produces a game that is produced when the symbol for indicating the determination result of the determination is changed. When the predetermined condition is satisfied when the symbol is not changed, the first higher mode than the first probability for executing a specific effect among a plurality of effects with a first probability. A setting means for switching to and setting the second mode for execution with two probabilities, an effect means for executing the specific effect with a probability corresponding to the mode set by the setting means, and a predetermined condition different from the predetermined condition When the start condition is satisfied, in response to the execution of the specific effect by the effect means, the storage means for storing the execution history of the specific effect, and when the predetermined end condition is satisfied, the storage means Output means for outputting the memorized execution history, and the setting means determines whether or not the predetermined start condition is satisfied, and determines that the predetermined start condition is satisfied The second mode can be set on the condition that the specific effect is an effect that has a lower probability of being executed than the other effects in the first mode.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to entertain a player with this specific effect by appropriately performing the specific effect and to enhance the interest of the game.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the information display part of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows schematic structure which shows the game system of this Embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows the operation | movement outline | summary of a game system. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the database of the server of this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of the game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the memory content of a counter storage area. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the memory content of the information storage area for special figure determination. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the memory content of the information storage area for common figure determination. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of the determination table per special figure. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows an example of the determination table per special figure. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of a special figure symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows an example of a special symbol design determination table. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of a special figure fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows an example of a special figure fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a special figure determination result storage area. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a prior determination result storage area. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a big winning opening open | release pattern table. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of the game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a special figure change effect pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a notice effect pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of SU notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a game history storage area. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the main process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a start port switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a prior determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a jackpot lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special figure fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the process during a stop. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the process during open | release. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an interval process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an ending process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an effect main process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of command reception processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special figure effect process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a notice effect pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the notice effect execution lottery table at the time of a loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a hit announcement effect execution lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a special notice effect execution lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of SU notice effect processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the SU time notice classification lottery table at the time of a loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a hit SU notice classification type lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the step-up number lottery table at the time of a loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the hit step-up number lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the upper limit step content lottery table at the time of a loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the hit upper limit step content lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a hit production process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect mode setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect mode change processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a pachilog game start process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a pachilog game end process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a start information generation process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of QR authentication processing. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the example of a display of SU notice effect by the game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the example of a display of SU notice effect by the gaming machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the example of a display of SU notice effect by the gaming machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the premium notice effect by the game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the top menu display screen by the gaming machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the game history display screen by the gaming machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the pachilog game display screen by the game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the display screen for new users by the gaming machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the password input display screen by the gaming machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the game completion confirmation display screen by the gaming machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the game end display screen by the gaming machine of this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special mode setting condition notification process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the special mode setting condition notification by the game machine of this Embodiment.

  Exemplary embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the embodiment described below, an example in which the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine will be described, but the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, specific numerical values and the like shown in the following embodiments are merely examples, and do not limit the present invention.

(Basic configuration of gaming machine)
First, a basic configuration of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 100 includes a game board 101. A launching unit for launching a game ball is disposed below the game board 101. The game ball launched by the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper part of the game area 103, and then falls within the game area 103. A large number of nails are provided in the game area 103, and the game ball collides with the nails when falling in the game area 103. As a result, the falling trajectory of the game ball changes, and the game ball falls in an unpredictable direction. Further, a windmill or the like for changing the falling trajectory of the game ball may be provided in the game area 103.

  An image display unit 104 is disposed in the center of the game board 101. A liquid crystal display (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display) or the like can be used for the image display unit 104. The image display unit 104 displays a decorative symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol decorative symbol”) provided in correspondence with a special symbol representing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. Furthermore, the image display unit 104 also displays an image related to the effect executed by the gaming machine 100 (hereinafter referred to as “effect image”). In addition, the image display unit 104 may display a decorative symbol (hereinafter referred to as a “general symbol decorative symbol”) provided in correspondence with the normal symbol representing the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The jackpot lottery and the regular symbol lottery will be described later.

  In the game board 101, a first start port 105 and a second start port 106 are disposed below the image display unit 104 as a start region through which game balls can pass (winning is possible). The first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are provided with a switch for detecting a game ball. When a winning of a game ball at the first start port 105 or the second start port 106 is detected by this switch, the gaming machine 100 acquires determination information for special symbols (hereinafter referred to as “special drawing determination information”). . Then, a jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery) is performed using the special figure determination information. Further, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls when a winning at the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 is detected.

  The second starting port 106 is provided with a variable winning device (a so-called electric tulip, hereinafter referred to as “electric tulip”) 107. For example, the electric tulip 107 includes a pair of movable pieces. When the pair of movable pieces are closed, the movable pieces function to inhibit the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 106. On the other hand, when the movable piece is opened, the movable piece functions to assist the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 106. That is, the gaming machine 100 can increase / decrease the winning chance of the game ball to the second starting port 106 by opening / closing the electric tulip 107.

  For example, the gaming machine 100 normally has the electric tulip 107 closed. When it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 108, the gaming machine 100 obtains normal symbol determination information (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol determination information”). Then, a normal symbol lottery is performed using the information for determining a normal figure. When the lottery result of this normal symbol lottery is a specific result (in the present embodiment, when the winning is per common figure), the gaming machine 100 opens the electric tulip 107 for a predetermined period.

  In the game board 101, a big prize opening 109 is provided below the second start opening 106. The grand prize winning port 109 is also configured to open and close like the electric tulip 107. The big winning opening 109 blocks the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening 109 when it is closed, and guides the gaming ball into the big winning opening 109 only when it is opened. As a result, the game ball can win the big prize opening 109 only when the big prize opening 109 is opened.

  For example, the gaming machine 100 normally closes the special winning opening 109. The gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery using the acquired special figure determination information, and when the jackpot is won, the jackpot 109 is opened for a predetermined period. The period during which the gaming machine 100 opens the special winning opening 109 depends on, for example, the type of winning jackpot. The gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls when it detects winning in the big winning opening 109.

  A normal winning opening 110 is arranged on the side of the image display unit 104 or below. The gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (e.g., eight) of winning balls when it detects winning in the normal winning opening 110. The first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110, and the like described above may be arranged at arbitrary positions in the game area 103 without being limited to the illustrated positions. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  An information display section 112 is provided at the lower right portion of the game board 101 to suggest game information related to the game to the player. The information display unit 112 can be a lamp display (for example, a dot display or a 7-segment display). The information display unit 112 displays a special symbol representing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, or displays a normal symbol representing the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery.

  The game board 101 is provided with a frame member 113 so as to surround the outer periphery of the game area 103. The frame member 113 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 on the upper, lower, left, and right sides and protrudes toward the player. The frame member 113 incorporates a speaker 114, an effect light unit 115, and the like. The effect light unit 115 includes a plurality of lamps and motors, and is configured to be able to change the light irradiation direction of the lamps in the vertical and horizontal directions by driving the motors.

  An operation handle 116 is provided at the lower right portion of the frame member 113. The operation handle 116 has a shape that protrudes toward the player side, and a firing instruction member 117 is provided on the outer periphery thereof. The firing instruction member 117 is rotatably held by the operation handle 116. When the player causes the launching unit to launch a game ball, the player rotates the firing instruction member 117 clockwise. At this time, the player can adjust the launch intensity of the game ball according to the angle at which the launch instruction member 117 is rotated. The operation handle 116 is provided with a sensor for detecting that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 117. Thus, only when it is detected that the firing instruction member 117 is directly operated by the player, the gaming machine 100 causes the launching unit to launch a game ball.

  In the frame member 113, an effect button (chance button) 118, a cross key 119, a hit ball supply tray 120, and the like are provided below the game area 103. The effect button 118 and the cross key 119 constitute an operation accepting unit for accepting an operation from the player. The hitting ball supply tray 120 has a shape that can accommodate a game ball, and sends out the stored game ball to the launching unit. Although a detailed description is omitted in the present embodiment, a movable accessory 130 that operates during a predetermined performance is also provided in the vicinity of the image display unit 104.

(Details of information display section)
Next, details of the information display unit 112 will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the information display unit of the present embodiment. In FIG. 2, the information display unit 112 includes a special symbol display unit 201, a normal symbol display unit 202, a hold number display unit 203, and a round number display unit 204. For each of the display units 201 to 204, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) display or the like can be used.

  Here, the 1st special symbol display part 201a displays the special symbol showing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball won the 1st starting port 105. The second special symbol display unit 201b displays a special symbol representing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball wins the second starting port 106. For example, the first special symbol display unit 201a and the second special symbol display unit 201b are LED indicators having eight LEDs, and display special symbols according to the lighting state of the eight LEDs.

  It is assumed that the jackpot of the present embodiment includes a first jackpot of 15 rounds and a second jackpot of four rounds. When all the LEDs are turned on in the first special symbol display unit 201a and the second special symbol display unit 201b, the first jackpot is displayed. When the second, third, and sixth LEDs from the left are turned on, the second jackpot is shown. When the first, fourth, and seventh LEDs from the left are lit, a third jackpot is shown. Also, when only the rightmost LED is lit, it indicates a loss. In addition, the lighting mode showing each jackpot may be a plurality of patterns instead of one pattern. The difference between each jackpot will be described later.

  Further, the first special symbol display unit 201a and the second special symbol display unit 201b do not display the lottery result immediately when the big win lottery is performed, but display the special symbol in a predetermined period before the lottery result is displayed. . At the time of variable display, the first special symbol display unit 201a and the second special symbol display unit 201b turn on and off each LED so as to flow from left to right in the drawing, for example.

  In addition, a normal symbol display unit 202 representing a lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is provided at the upper part of the special symbol display unit 201. For example, the normal symbol display unit 202 is an LED display having three LEDs, and displays a normal symbol by lighting any one of the three LEDs. It is assumed that there are per long opening and short opening per common figure in the present embodiment. When the LED corresponding to “◯” is turned on, it represents long open per unit. When the LED corresponding to “Δ” is turned on, it represents per short opening. When the LED corresponding to “x” is turned on, it indicates a loss (ordinary loss).

  Further, the normal symbol display unit 202 does not immediately display the lottery result when the normal symbol lottery is performed, but displays the normal symbol variably for a predetermined period before the lottery result is displayed. At the time of the fluctuation display, the normal symbol display unit 202 turns on and off each LED in the clockwise direction in the figure, for example, “O” → “X” → “Δ” → “O” →.

  On the left side of the normal symbol display section 202, there is provided a hold number display section 203 that represents the number of stored special figure determination information and the number of general pattern determination information. The reserved number display unit 203 includes a first special symbol reserved number display unit 203a, a second special symbol reserved number display unit 203b, and a normal symbol reserved number display unit 203c. Here, the 1st special symbol reservation number display part 203a displays the number of information for the special figure determination acquired by winning to the 1st starting port 105. FIG. The second special symbol holding number display unit 203b displays the number of special figure determination information acquired by winning the second starting port 106. The normal symbol holding number display unit 203c displays the number of information for determining the general symbol. For example, each of the number-of-holding display units 203a to 203c is an LED display having four LEDs, and displays the number of pieces of information for determination according to the lighting state of the four LEDs. Note that the gaming machine 100 is capable of storing special figure determination information and universal figure determination information up to a prescribed number (for example, four).

  A round number display unit 204 is provided on the left side of the normal symbol display unit 202. The round number display unit 204 displays the number of rounds of the jackpot when the jackpot. As described above, in this embodiment, the first jackpot and the second jackpot are jackpots of 15 rounds. Therefore, the round number display unit 204 lights the LED corresponding to “15” at the jackpot. Since the third jackpot is a jackpot of four rounds, the round number display unit 204 lights the LED corresponding to “4” at the third jackpot.

(The flow of game progress with gaming machines)
Next, the flow of game progress by the gaming machine 100 will be described. When a game ball launched by the player operating the firing instruction member 117 wins the first start opening 105 or the second start opening 106, the gaming machine 100 acquires and stores special figure determination information. After that, when the special symbol start condition is satisfied, the gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery using the stored special diagram determination information. When the big hit lottery is performed, the special symbol of the special symbol display unit 201 is changed (variably displayed).

  While changing the special symbol, the gaming machine 100 changes the special symbol decoration symbol on the display screen of the image display unit 104. At this time, a special drawing effect representing the degree of expectation for the jackpot is also performed. Here, the special figure effect includes a special figure fluctuation effect and a notice effect. For example, the special figure variation effect is an effect that represents the degree of expectation for the jackpot mainly using a special figure decoration symbol such as a reach effect or a pseudo-ream effect. Further, for example, the notice effect represents a step-up notice effect (hereinafter abbreviated as “SU notice effect”) such as a character or the character's dialogue and the like, and the expectation to the jackpot is expressed as an auxiliary role for the special figure variation effect. It is an effect that fulfills (for example, announcing a special figure variation effect of the development destination). Since the reach effect is a known technique, a detailed description thereof will be omitted, and the SU notice effect will be described later.

  When the special symbol is changed for a predetermined period, the gaming machine 100 stops the special symbol so as to show the lottery result of the big hit lottery. If the jackpot lottery is won, the gaming machine 100 stops the special symbol indicating the jackpot here and starts the jackpot game. In the jackpot game, the gaming machine 100 opens the jackpot 109 for the number of rounds corresponding to the type of the jackpot that has been won. If a game ball wins the grand prize opening 109 during the opening, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  When the jackpot game is completed, the gaming machine 100 is placed in a high probability gaming state for a predetermined period. In the high-probability gaming state, a jackpot lottery with a high probability of winning a jackpot is performed. For example, when the gaming state is not a high-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “low-probability gaming state”), the gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery with a winning probability for the jackpot being 1/200. On the other hand, in the case of a high-probability gaming state, a jackpot lottery is performed with a winning probability for jackpot being 1/40. Here, the period in which the high probability gaming state is set is a period until a jackpot lottery is performed a predetermined number of times (60 times in the present embodiment) after the jackpot. When this period elapses, the game returns to the low probability gaming state.

  Further, when a game ball launched by the player operating the firing instruction member 117 passes through the gate 108, the gaming machine 100 acquires and stores the information for determining the usual time. After that, when the normal symbol start condition is satisfied, the gaming machine 100 performs the normal symbol lottery using the stored general symbol determination information. When the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol of the normal symbol display unit 202 is changed. When the normal symbol is changed for a predetermined period, the gaming machine 100 stops the normal symbol so as to show the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. If the normal symbol lottery is won per normal symbol, the gaming machine 100 stops the normal symbol indicating the normal symbol here and opens the electric tulip 107 for a predetermined period.

  After the big hit game, the gaming machine 100 is in the auxiliary gaming state for a predetermined period. In the auxiliary game state, the winning chance of the game ball to the second start port 106 is increased. For example, when in the auxiliary gaming state, the gaming machine 100 performs a normal symbol lottery with a higher probability of winning for the common figure than when the gaming machine 100 is not in the auxiliary gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “non-auxiliary gaming state”). In addition, the opening time of the electric tulip 107 in the case where the winning is won per usual time is extended. Further, the gaming machine 100 may shorten the normal symbol variation time in order to increase the number of times of normal symbol lottery per unit time (for example, per minute). Here, the period for the auxiliary gaming state is a period until a jackpot lottery is performed a predetermined number of times (30 or 100 in this embodiment) after the jackpot. When this period elapses, the game returns to the non-auxiliary gaming state.

  In addition, when the gaming machine 100 is changing the normal symbol, as in the case of the change of the special symbol, the gaming machine 100 may change the decorative symbol on the display screen of the image display unit 104, or may change the normal symbol (for example, long open). Ordinary drawing production that expresses the degree of expectation of “winning” may be performed.

(About the game system)
As described above, the gaming machine 100 is configured so that it can be played by itself, but it is incorporated in the gaming system described below to provide a game with even greater interest by allowing players to play pachilog games. Will be able to. Here, the pachilog game is a game in which a game history in the gaming machine 100 can be accumulated and a privilege according to the game history can be acquired.

(Outline of gaming system)
Here, a schematic configuration of the gaming system will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic configuration showing the gaming system of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming system 300 includes a gaming machine 100, a terminal machine 310, and a server 320. The terminal 310 and the server 320 are provided so as to communicate with each other via a public line (for example, the Internet) 330.

  The gaming machine 100 is configured to be able to store information representing a game history (hereinafter referred to as “game history information”). For example, the gaming machine 100 may display the number of times the special symbol has been changed (hereinafter referred to as “the number of changes”), the number of times that the jackpot has been won (hereinafter referred to as “the number of jackpots”), the history of the effects performed (effect history), and the like. Store as game history information. The gaming machine 100 also generates a QR code representing the stored game history information. When the gaming machine 100 generates a QR code, the QR code is displayed on the image display unit 104 or the like. The QR code is a registered trademark.

  The terminal 310 is a device that can be connected to the public line 330 and has a camera function capable of reading a QR code displayed by the gaming machine 100. For example, the terminal 310 can be a mobile phone with a camera function. When the terminal 310 reads the QR code displayed by the gaming machine 100, the terminal 310 transmits game history information represented by the QR code to the server 320 via the public line 330.

  The server 320 is an information processing apparatus that can be connected to the public line 330 and transmits / receives information to / from the terminal 310. For example, the server 320 receives game history information from the terminal 310. Here, the server 320 has a database DB. When the game history information is received, the game history information is stored in the database DB. Further, the server 320 gives a privilege to a player whose game history satisfies a predetermined condition based on the game history information stored in the database DB. For example, the server 320 grants a download right of predetermined content (for example, image data or music data) to a player's terminal 310 whose game history satisfies a predetermined condition. Accordingly, the player can download the content corresponding to the game history from the server 320 using the terminal 310 and enjoy the content.

  Although FIG. 3 shows a configuration in which the gaming system 300 includes one gaming machine 100, the gaming system 300 may include a plurality of gaming machines 100. In this embodiment, the gaming machine 100 is described as a pachinko gaming machine. However, the gaming machine 100 may be a revolving type gaming machine (so-called slot machine), and may be an arrange ball gaming machine or the like. Also good. In addition, if the game system 300 of this embodiment is shared between different types of gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and swivel-type gaming machines, a new game can be introduced beyond the gaming machine type. Can provide fun.

(Outline of game system operation)
Next, an outline of the operation of the gaming system 300 will be described. FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing an outline of the operation of the gaming system. In FIG. 4, the left column shows the player's action or the processing or operation of the terminal 310. The center column shows the processing and operation of the gaming machine 100, and the right column shows the processing and operation of the server 320.

  First, when starting a pachilog game on the gaming machine 100, the player accesses the server 320 through the terminal 310. When accessed from the terminal 310, the server 320 performs start information generation processing (step S421). In the start information generation process, first, the server 320 obtains terminal-specific information (for example, a manufacturing number or a user ID (hereinafter abbreviated as UID) for a mobile phone) of the terminal 310. Next, with reference to the database DB, game history information associated with the acquired terminal specific information is acquired. When the terminal-specific information and the game history information are acquired, start information for starting a pachilog game on the gaming machine 100 is generated based on these information. Here, the start information is a password for representing terminal-specific information, game history information, and the like. When the start information is generated, the server 320 transmits the start information to the terminal 310. The terminal 310 receives the start information transmitted from the server 320 and notifies the player of a password or the like represented by the start information.

  When the player inputs the password to the gaming machine 100, the gaming machine 100 authenticates the input password (step S411). If this authentication is successful, the gaming machine 100 clears the stored game history information (step S412), and permits the accumulation of game history information for the game to be performed in the future (step S413). Thereby, a pachilog game is started. When the player starts a game (for example, when a game ball starts to be launched), the gaming machine 100 performs a game process for performing a big hit lottery, a special symbol change and stop, and the like (step S414). Then, game history information is stored and updated in correspondence with this game process (step S415).

  When quitting the game, the player performs an end operation on the gaming machine 100. When the gaming machine 100 receives an end operation from the player, it performs a QR code display process (step S416). In the QR code display process, first, the gaming machine 100 has terminal-specific information acquired from a password input at the start of a pachilog game, game history information accumulated by the game, and an address (so-called Web) for accessing the server 320. A QR code including information such as the URL of the page is generated. Then, the generated QR code is displayed on the image display unit 104. The player reads the QR code displayed on the terminal 310 and accesses the server 320. In other words, in this case, the terminal 310 transmits game history information, terminal specific information, and the like included in the QR code to the server 320.

  When the game history information is received from the terminal 310, the server 320 performs a QR authentication process (step S422). In the QR authentication process, the server 320 acquires the terminal unique information included in the QR code and the terminal unique information of the terminal 310 accessed this time, and determines whether or not they match. The game history information included in the QR code is stored in the database DB only when the terminal-specific information of both matches (when the authentication in the QR authentication process is successful).

  Further, when the authentication is successful in the QR authentication process, the server 320 displays the game history information on the terminal 310, so that the game history information display processing for generating image (game history image) data representing the game history information is displayed. (Step S423), and the generated game history image data is transmitted to the terminal 310. On the other hand, if the authentication fails in the QR authentication process, error image data notifying that the authentication has failed is transmitted to the terminal 310.

  Further, the player directly accesses the server 320 when he / she wants to confirm the game history information so far. When the server 320 is accessed from the terminal 310, the server 320 reads the terminal-specific information of the accessed terminal 310 and displays whether the terminal-specific information of the accessed terminal 310 is registered in the database DB Authentication processing is performed (step S424). And if it is the terminal specific information registered in database DB, in order to display the game history information corresponding to the terminal specific information on the terminal 310, the display processing of the game history information for generating the game history image data is performed. (Step S423), the generated game history image data is transmitted to the terminal 310.

  Thus, according to the gaming system 300, even if the QR code image itself including the game history information is uploaded to the Internet for the purpose of transferring it to a third party, it differs from the terminal that generated the QR code. QR code authentication is never successful from the terminal. Thereby, the gaming system 300 can prevent an illegal act of uploading the QR code image itself for the purpose of transfer. In addition, each process of the gaming machine 100 and the server 320 in the sequence diagram described above does not indicate all processes performed by these. It is assumed that the gaming machine 100 and the server 320 are subjected to processing for performing many other functions.

(Example of database)
Here, an example of the database DB of the server 320 will be described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the database of the server according to the present embodiment. In the database DB, game history information is associated with terminal-specific information. As described above, the game history information includes information indicating the number of fluctuations, the number of jackpots, the production history (for example, the number of executions of a specific production), and the like. In addition, for example, the game history information includes the most recently received game history information (in the illustrated example, “today's data”) and the cumulative total of game history information received in the past (in the illustrated example, “cumulative data”). And may be stored separately.

  Further, the terminal unique information is associated with the earned points calculated based on the game history information. For example, the server 320 calculates acquired points such as +10 for every 100 changes, +100 points for each big hit, and +100 points for each specific effect, and associates them with terminal-specific information. The database DB may be configured to store game history information independently for each model of gaming machine.

  When the gaming machine 100 is incorporated into the gaming system 300 and performs a specific performance, the gaming machine 100 not only gives the player the pleasure of experiencing an unusual performance on the spot (for example, at a game hall), but also in pachilog gaming. It is possible to give joy to the player also by the benefits. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can give the player more joy and can further increase the player's willingness to play.

(Functional configuration of gaming machine)
Next, a functional configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The gaming machine 100 includes a game control unit 610 and a rendering unit 620. The game control unit 610 has a function of controlling the progress of the game. For example, here, the game control unit 610 includes an acquisition unit 611, a special game determination unit 612, a symbol control unit 613, and a special game execution unit 614.

  The acquisition unit 611 has a function of acquiring determination information for making a determination related to a special game when a game ball passes through the start area on the game board 101. In the present embodiment, the acquisition unit 611 acquires special figure determination information when a game ball wins at the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, but the game ball passes through the gate 108. In such a case, it is possible to acquire information for determining the common map.

  The special game determination unit 612 has a function of making a determination related to a special game that is advantageous to the player based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition unit 611 when the start condition is satisfied. For example, the starting conditions include that the determination information has been acquired, that the symbol is not changing due to other determination information, and that the special game is not being performed.

  Here, the special game includes a big hit that makes the player advantageous by opening the grand prize opening 109, and a universal game that makes the player advantageous by opening the gate 108. In the present embodiment, the special game determination unit 612 performs a jackpot lottery that can win various jackpots such as a first jackpot, a second jackpot, and a third jackpot based on the special figure determination information. As described above, when the acquisition unit 611 acquires the information for determining the general figure, the special game determination unit 612 performs a normal symbol lottery.

  Based on the determination result of the special game determination unit 612, the symbol control unit 613 has a function of changing the symbol for representing the determination result and then stopping to represent the determination result. For example, the symbol control unit 613 is connected to the special symbol display unit 201. And after changing the special symbol for representing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, it is stopped at the symbol representing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. The symbol control unit 613 may be connected to the image display unit 104 and may stop at a combination that represents the lottery result of the big win lottery after changing the special symbol decoration symbols of a plurality of columns provided to correspond to the special symbol. . In addition, after changing the normal symbol for representing the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery connected to the normal symbol display unit 202, the symbol may be stopped at the symbol representing the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery.

  The special game execution unit 614 has a function of performing a special game when the symbol representing the special game is stopped by the symbol control unit 613. For example, when the symbol representing the jackpot is stopped, the special game execution unit 614 controls the operation of the jackpot 109 to open the jackpot 109 for a predetermined period and perform a jackpot. At this time, the special game executing unit 614 may open the special winning opening 109 for a period according to the type of the symbol representing the stopped special game, that is, the type of the winning jackpot.

  The game control unit 610 may include a high-probability game control unit 615 and an auxiliary game control unit 616. Here, the high-probability game control unit 615 has a function of setting a high-probability game state in which a probability of determining that a special game is to be performed is higher than a low-probability game state for a predetermined period after the special game by the special game execution unit 614. In this embodiment, the high-probability game control unit 615 maintains a high-probability gaming state until a big-hit lottery is performed 60 times after the big hit, and outputs information indicating the high-probability gaming state to the special game determination unit 612. . The special game determination unit 612 performs a determination with a higher probability of determining that a special game is to be performed when the high probability game control unit 615 is in a high probability game state than in other cases.

  The auxiliary game control unit 616 has a function of setting an auxiliary game state that makes it easier for a game ball to win in the starting area than the non-auxiliary game state for a predetermined period after the special game by the special game execution unit 614. For example, the auxiliary game control unit 616 controls the operation of the electric tulip 107 to extend the opening time of the electric tulip 107 more than the non-auxiliary gaming state or increase the opening frequency of the electric tulip 107. The game ball is made easier to win the second starting port 106 than in the auxiliary game state. In this embodiment, the auxiliary game control unit 616 keeps the auxiliary game state after the big win until 30 or 100 big wins are drawn.

  Note that the game control unit 610 includes information indicating the determination result of the special game determination unit 612, information indicating the variation state of the symbol (for example, being changed) by the symbol control unit 613, and special information by the special game execution unit 614. Information relating to the game, including information representing the game state (for example, being a big hit) is output to the effect production unit 620. Further, the game control unit 610 may output information indicating that the high probability game state is set to the high probability game state by the high probability game control unit 615 or information indicating the auxiliary game state is set to the effect unit 620 by the auxiliary game control unit 616. Good.

  The production unit 620 has a function of receiving information related to the game from the game control unit 610 and controlling the production performed by the gaming machine 100. For example, the effect unit 620 is connected to the image display unit 104 and performs various effects by causing the image display unit 104 to display an image corresponding to the effect to be executed. The effect unit 620 selects an effect to be executed from a plurality of effects prepared in advance, and performs this effect. Here, for each effect that can be executed by the effect unit 620, a probability of being selected as an effect to be executed is determined in advance. The effect unit 620 selects an effect to be executed from a plurality of effects with this probability. Note that, for example, the probability that each production is selected is different between when it is determined that a special game is to be performed and when it is determined that a special game is not performed. As a result, the production unit 620 can suggest the expectation degree for the special game to the player by the production to be performed.

  For example, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the production performed by the production unit 620 includes a SU advance notice effect and a premier notice effect. And the production | presentation part 620 can fluctuate | variate the probability which selects a specific production (here, it is set as a premiere notice production | presentation) as an execution object production on predetermined conditions. Specifically, the rendering unit 620 is connected to the setting unit 621. Here, the setting unit 621 sets one of a non-special mode and a special mode determined so that the selection probability of a specific effect is higher than that of the non-special mode. The setting unit 621 normally sets the non-special mode, and switches to the special mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Here, the condition for switching to the special mode is that a predetermined operation has been received from the player via the receiving unit 622 configured to be able to receive an operation from the player using the effect button 118, the cross key 119, and the like. can do. Further, a predetermined operation may be received from the player at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, the setting unit 621 sets a special mode when a predetermined operation is received from a player at the start of a specific game (opening described later).

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 is not limited to the player's operation, for example, when the symbol is changed a predetermined number of times, when a big win is won a predetermined number of times, when a predetermined time is reached, or for changing modes. The special mode may be set when the lottery is won. In addition, for example, the setting unit 621 resets the mode setting to the non-special mode when the high-probability gaming state by the high-probability game control unit 615 ends or when the auxiliary gaming state by the auxiliary game control unit 616 ends. . For example, the effect unit 620 selects an effect to be executed by lottery, but the setting unit 621 performs a lottery to select an effect to be executed using a different lottery table for each mode set by the setting unit 621. Specific effects can be performed with different probabilities according to the set mode.

  The storage unit 623 has a function of storing an execution history of a specific effect executed by the effect unit 620. For example, the storage unit 623 stores the number of executions of the specific effect. The output unit 624 outputs the execution history stored in the storage unit 623. For example, the output unit 624 outputs the number of executions of the specific effect by causing the image display unit 104 to display it. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can give the player a joy that “the particular effect has been closed” not only when the specific effect is executed but also when the execution history of the specific effect is output.

  The production unit 620 can also execute a plurality of types of SU notice effects that develop in stages up to a predetermined upper limit step for each SU notice effect. If the SU notice effect has reached the upper limit step when the SU notice effect is executed, the effect unit 620 indicates to the player that the upper step has been reached. For example, in this case, when the effect unit 620 reaches the upper limit step, the effect part 620 provides an effect in a common effect mode (for example, display mode) for each SU notice effect, thereby indicating to the player that the upper limit step has been reached. .

(Example of hardware configuration of gaming machine)
Next, an example of a detailed hardware configuration for the gaming machine 100 to realize the above-described operation will be described. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 701 that controls the main progress of the game, a prize ball control unit 702 that controls the payout of prize balls, and an effect control unit 703 that controls the progress of the effect.

(1. Main control unit)
First, the main control unit 701 will be described. The main control unit 701 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 711, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 712, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 713, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 711 governs overall control of the main control unit 701. The ROM 712 stores programs and data related to the progress of the game. The RAM 713 is used as a work area for the CPU 711. The CPU 711 reads a program and data from the ROM 712, executes the read program while using the RAM 713 as a work area, and controls the main control unit 701.

  The main control unit 701 is connected to a switch (hereinafter abbreviated as “SW”) that detects a game ball in order to acquire information necessary to advance the game. For example, a first start port SW 714a that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105, a second start port SW 714b that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106, and a game ball that has passed through the gate 108 A gate SW 715 for detection, a big winning opening SW 716 for detecting a game ball won in the big winning opening 109, and a normal winning opening SW 717 for detecting a gaming ball won in the normal winning opening 110 are connected. A proximity switch or the like can be used for the various SWs 714 to 717. The various SWs 714 to 717 input a detection signal indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the main control unit 701. The main control unit 701 stores special figure determination information (see FIG. 9) based on the detection signals input from the various SWs 714 to 717, stores general figure determination information (see FIG. 10), and awards. A prize ball payout instruction is given to the ball control unit 702.

  The main controller 701 is connected to an electric tulip solenoid 718 for opening / closing the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 719 for opening / closing the big prize opening 109. The electric tulip solenoid 718 and the special prize opening solenoid 719 convert the electric energy input from the main control unit 701 into a mechanical motion, and open / close the electric tulip 107 and the special prize opening 109.

  Further, the main control unit 701 is connected to an information display unit 112 for displaying information related to the game. As described above, the information display unit 112 includes the special symbol display unit 201 (the first special symbol display unit 201a and the second special symbol display unit 201b), the normal symbol display unit 202, the reserved number display unit 203, the round And a number display unit 204.

  The main control unit 701 performs display control of the first special symbol display unit 201a and the second special symbol display unit 201b so as to represent the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. In addition, the main control unit 701 performs display control of the normal symbol display unit 202 so as to represent the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. Display control of the number-of-holds display unit 203 is performed so as to represent the number of information for special figure determination and the number of information for general figure determination.

(Example of main control unit program and storage area)
Here, an example of a program stored in the ROM 712 and information stored in the RAM 713 when the program is executed will be described. Note that only characteristic features that are particularly important in the present embodiment will be described below. In addition to the program described below, the ROM 712 stores a number of programs (not shown), and the RAM 713 has a number of storage areas (not shown) in addition to the storage areas described below.

  The main processing program 712a is executed when power is supplied to the main control unit 701, and the main control unit 701 is initialized (for example, setting an interrupt cycle) or restored (for example, to the state at the time of the previous power shutdown). Recovery). Further, the main processing program 712 a generates backup information when the main control unit 701 is powered off, and stores this backup information in the RAM 713.

  For example, the RAM 713 is supplied with power by a backup power source (not shown) even if the gaming machine 100 is powered off for a certain period (for example, one day). Therefore, the RAM 713 can hold backup information for a certain period even when the power of the gaming machine 100 is shut off. The RAM 713 may be a nonvolatile RAM such as a FeRAM (Ferroelectric Random Access Memory) or a nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory. In this case, the RAM 713 can hold backup information without requiring a backup power source.

  The timer interrupt processing program 712b is interrupt-executed with respect to the main processing program 712a at the set interrupt cycle. The timer interrupt processing program 712b sequentially executes subprograms such as a random number update processing program 712c, a switch processing program 712d, a symbol processing program 712i, an electric accessory control processing program 712l, a prize ball processing program 712p, and an output processing program 712q. .

  The random number update processing program 712c includes a random number for special symbol (hereinafter abbreviated as "random number per special symbol"), a special design random number (hereinafter abbreviated as "special symbol random number"), a special symbol variation pattern determination random number (hereinafter referred to as "random number per special symbol"). Such as “Special Figure Variation Pattern Random”), initial value random number, random number for normal symbol (hereinafter abbreviated as “random number per common symbol”), normal symbol for normal symbol (hereinafter abbreviated as “general symbol random number”), etc. The random number managed by the main control unit 701 is updated. In the RAM 713, a counter storage area 713a for managing the above various random numbers is set.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents stored in the counter storage area. In the counter storage area 713a, as a count value of a special design random number counter, a count value of a special design random number counter, a count value of a special design random number counter, a count value of a special design variation pattern random number counter, and an initial value The count value of the value random number counter is stored. In addition, the count value of the random number counter per ordinary figure and the count value of the ordinary figure random number counter are stored as the count value of the random number counter for ordinary symbols.

  The random number update processing program 712c increments each count value stored in the counter storage area 713a by “+1” each time it is executed once. Further, when the count value of the random number counter other than the random number counter per special figure reaches the upper limit value, the count value of the counter that has reached the upper limit value is returned to “0”. When the count value of the random number counter per special figure reaches the upper limit value, the count value of the random number counter per special figure is set to be the same value as the count value of the initial value random number counter at that time.

  In the present embodiment, as an example, it is assumed that the random number counter per special figure and the initial value random number counter are counted in an integer range of “0 to 199”. The special figure random number counter and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter are counted in an integer range of “0 to 99”. In addition, it is assumed that the common symbol random number counter and the common symbol random number counter are counted in an integer range of “0 to 9”.

  The switch processing program 712d sequentially executes subprograms such as a start opening switch processing program 712e, a gate switch processing program 712f, a big winning opening switch processing program 712g, and a normal winning opening switch processing program 712h.

  The start port switch processing program 712e detects a winning of a game ball to the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. Then, the counter storage area 713a is referred to at the timing when the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 is detected, and the count value of the special counter per random number counter and the count of the special symbol random number counter are counted. The value and the count value of the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter are acquired as special figure determination information. In the RAM 713, a special figure determination information storage area 713b for storing the acquired special figure determination information is set.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents stored in the special figure determination information storage area. The special figure determination information storage area 713b has special figure determination information storage areas TJ1 to TJ8. The special figure determination information storage areas TJ1 to TJ8 are associated with the count value of the acquired random number counter per special figure, the count value of the special figure random number counter, and the count value of the special figure variation pattern random number counter. It is stored as special figure determination information.

  The special figure determination information stored in the special figure determination information storage area 713b is the special figure determination information acquired by winning the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. Is also stored as special figure determination information acquired by (winning start port). In the special figure determination information storage areas TJ1 to TJ8, a maximum of four special figure determination information is stored for each start port of the first start port 105 and the second start port 106, up to a maximum of eight. Can be done.

  Moreover, the priority order for receiving the big hit lottery is set in the special figure determination information storage areas TJ1 to TJ8. In the illustrated example, a special figure determination with a young number such as a special figure determination information storage area TJ1, a special figure determination information storage area TJ2, a special figure determination information storage area TJ3,... A special figure determination information storage area TJ8. The priority for receiving the big hit lottery is set higher for the special figure determination information stored in the information storage area.

  In the present embodiment, the special figure determination information stored in the younger figure determination information storage area has a smaller number than the special figure determination information acquired earlier in time series. In the present embodiment, the special figure determination information acquired by winning the second start port 106 has a lower number than the special figure determination information acquired by winning the first start port 105. It is stored in the figure determination information storage area.

  In addition, when the special chart determination information is stored, the start port switch processing program 712e performs a jackpot lottery (special chart determination or special symbol design determination), special chart variation pattern determination, and the like, and the results thereof. May be stored in the preliminary determination result storage area 713e as a preliminary determination result. As a result, the main control unit 701 can obtain the jackpot lottery result and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result of the stored special figure determination information before the start condition of each special figure determination information is satisfied. As described above, the game machine 100 obtains a series of effects (hereinafter referred to as “continuous effects”) over a plurality of special symbol variations by obtaining each special figure determination information before the start conditions are established. Can be done. In addition, the determination per special figure, the special symbol design determination, the special figure variation pattern determination, and the like will be described later.

  The gate switch processing program 712f detects the passage of the game ball to the gate 108. Then, the counter storage area 713a is referred to at the timing when the passage of the game ball to the gate 108 is detected, and the count value of the random number counter per common figure and the count value of the common symbol random number counter are used as the information for determining the normal figure. Get it. In the RAM 713, a general-purpose information storage area 713c for storing the acquired general-purpose information is set.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the contents stored in the common map determination information storage area. The general-purpose determination information storage area 713c includes general-purpose determination information storage areas FJ1 to FJ4. In the common symbol determination information storage areas FJ1 to FJ4, the acquired count value of the random number counter per common symbol and the count value of the regular symbol random number counter are stored in association with each other. The usual figure determination information storage areas FJ1 to FJ4 can store the usual figure determination information with an upper limit of four.

  Moreover, the priority order for receiving the normal symbol lottery is set in the general symbol determination information storage areas FJ1 to FJ4. In the illustrated example, the common figure determination information storage area FJ1 to the common figure determination information storage area FJ2... The common figure determination information storage area FJ4 are stored in the common figure determination information storage area having a smaller number. The priority for receiving the normal symbol lottery is set higher for the figure determination information. In the present embodiment, the information is stored in the common figure determination information storage area having a smaller number from the common figure determination information acquired earlier in time series.

  The big prize opening switch processing program 712g detects a game ball won in the big prize opening 109, and the normal prize opening switch processing program 712h detects a game ball won in the normal prize opening 110.

  The symbol processing program 712i sequentially executes a special symbol processing program 712j and a normal symbol processing program 712k. The special symbol processing program 712j uses the special symbol determination information stored in the special symbol determination information storage region TJ1 having the highest priority in the special symbol determination information storage region 713b when a predetermined start condition is satisfied. Then, the jackpot lottery (determination per special figure or special figure symbol determination) or special figure variation pattern determination is performed. In the RAM 713, a special figure determination result storage area 713d for storing these determination results is set.

  Specifically, first, the special symbol processing program 712j makes a per-special symbol determination that compares the per-special symbol determination table TAt stored in the ROM 712 with a random number per special symbol in the special symbol determination information. Here, the special figure determination table TAt stored in the ROM 712 will be described.

(Judgment table per special figure)
FIG. 11A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of an example of a special figure hit determination table. FIG. 11B is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of an example of the special figure determination table. The special figure determination table TAt has a low-accuracy special figure determination table TAt1 shown in FIG. 11A and a high-accuracy special figure determination table TAt2 shown in FIG.

  The special symbol processing program 712j uses the determination table TAt1 for the low probability special figure if the high probability gaming flag indicating the high probability gaming state (for example, the probability variation gaming state) is set to OFF at the time of the special symbol determination. To make a judgment per special figure. On the other hand, if the high-accuracy game flag is set to ON, the determination per special figure is made using the high-accuracy special figure determination table TAt2.

  The determination table TAt1 per low-accuracy special figure and the determination table TAt2 per high-specialty figure are configured by associating a determination value that determines the winning probability for the big hit with the big hit. In the present embodiment, as an example, the determination value “0 (one)” is assigned to the big hit in the low-accuracy special figure determination table TAt1. On the other hand, in the high-accuracy special figure determination table TAt2, the determination value “0 to 4 (five)” is assigned to the big hit.

  The special symbol processing program 712j determines that the jackpot has been won if the random number per special symbol matches the determination value associated with the jackpot. When the random number per special figure does not match the judgment value of the jackpot, it is judged as lost. As described above, the random number per special figure acquired in the present embodiment is any integer from 0 to 199. For this reason, when the determination per special figure is performed using the low-accuracy special figure determination table TAt1, the jackpot is won with a probability of 1/200. Further, when the determination per special figure is performed using the high-accuracy special figure determination table TAt2, the jackpot is won with a probability of 5/200 (= 1/40). As a result, in the gaming machine 100, when using the high-accuracy special figure determination table TAt2, the determination per special figure with a higher probability of winning the jackpot is performed.

  When the special symbol winning is won in the special symbol determination, the special symbol processing program 712j then compares the special symbol determination table TZt stored in the ROM 712 with the special symbol random number of the special symbol determination information. Make symbol determination. Here, the special symbol determination table TZt stored in the ROM 712 will be described.

(Special figure determination table)
FIG. 12A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of an example of a special symbol design determination table. FIG. 12-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of an example of the special symbol design determination table. The special symbol symbol determination table TZt has a first special symbol symbol determination table TZt1 shown in FIG. 12A and a second special symbol symbol determination table TZt2 shown in FIG.

  The special symbol processing program 712j uses the first special symbol determination table TZt1 if the special symbol determination information used for the special symbol determination is acquired by winning the first starting port 105. To do. On the other hand, if the special symbol determination information used for the special symbol determination is acquired by winning the second start port 106, the special symbol determination is performed using the second special symbol determination table TZt2.

  The first special symbol determination table TZt1 and the second special symbol determination table TZt2 indicate the winning probabilities for each jackpot for each jackpot (first jackpot, second jackpot, and third jackpot in this embodiment). It is configured by associating the determined determination values. In the present embodiment, as an example, in the first special symbol determination table TZt1, a determination value “0 to 4 (five)” is assigned to the first big hit, and a determination value “5 to 39” is assigned to the second big hit. (35) "and the determination value" 40 to 99 (60) "is assigned to the third jackpot. On the other hand, in the second special symbol determination table TZt2, the determination value “0 to 39 (40 pieces)” is assigned to the first jackpot, the determination value is not assigned to the second jackpot, and the determination value is assigned to the third jackpot. “40 to 99 (60)” is assigned.

  The special symbol processing program 712j determines that the first jackpot has been won if the special symbol random number matches the determination value associated with the first jackpot. If the special symbol random number matches the determination value associated with the second jackpot, it is determined that the second jackpot has been won. If the special symbol random number matches the determination value associated with the third jackpot, it is determined that the third jackpot has been won.

  As described above, the special symbol random number acquired in the present embodiment is any integer from 0 to 99. Therefore, when the special symbol determination is performed using the first special symbol determination table TZt1, the first big hit is won with a probability of 5/100, and the second big hit is won with a probability of 35/100. The third jackpot is won with a probability of 60/100. In addition, when the special symbol determination is performed using the second special symbol determination table TZt2, the first big hit is won with a probability of 40/100, and the third big hit is won with a probability of 60/100. It has become.

  Of the jackpots that can be won in the gaming machine 100, the first jackpot is the jackpot with the longest period for opening the jackpot 109. For this reason, the special symbol determination that is more advantageous to the player is performed when the second special symbol determination table TZt2 in which the probability of winning the first jackpot is set high is used.

  When the special symbol processing program 712j performs determination per special symbol or special symbol determination (only at the time of big hit), the special symbol variation pattern table THt stored in the ROM 712 and the special symbol variation in the special symbol determination information A special figure fluctuation pattern judgment for comparing the pattern random number is performed. Here, the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt stored in the ROM 712 will be described.

(Special figure variation pattern table)
FIG. 13A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of an example of a special figure variation pattern table. FIG. 13-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of an example of the special figure variation pattern table. The special figure fluctuation pattern table THt includes a loss special figure fluctuation pattern table THt1 shown in FIG. 13A and a hit special figure fluctuation pattern table THt2 shown in FIG.

  The special symbol processing program 712j performs the special symbol variation pattern determination using the special symbol variation pattern table THt1 for loss if the determination result of the determination per special symbol is lost. On the other hand, if the determination result of the special figure hit determination is a big hit, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the special drawing fluctuation pattern table THt2 for winning.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern table for loss THt1 and the special figure fluctuation pattern table for hits THt2 are configured in association with the special figure fluctuation patterns THp1 to THp6 and determination values that determine the respective winning probabilities. Here, the special symbol variation patterns THp1 to THp6 define special symbol variation modes. For example, the special symbol variation time can be defined as shown in the figure.

  The special symbol processing program 712j determines that a special symbol variation pattern having a determination value matching the special symbol variation pattern random number in the special symbol determination information is won in the special symbol variation pattern determination. Note that in the gaming machine 100, the special figure variation pattern that defines a long-term variation time is more likely to be determined at the time of a big hit and is difficult to be determined at the time of a loss. In other words, the determination values of the special figure fluctuation patterns THp1 to THp6 are determined such that the expectation for the big hit becomes higher as the special figure fluctuation pattern having a longer fluctuation time.

(Special drawing judgment result storage area)
The special symbol processing program 712j stores the determination results of special symbol determination, special symbol determination, and special symbol variation pattern determination in the special symbol determination result storage area 713d. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the special figure determination result storage area. In the special figure determination result storage area 713d, the determination result of special figure determination, the determination result of special figure determination, and the determination result of special figure variation pattern determination are stored in association with each other.

  The special figure determination result storage area 713d may store information indicating symbols representing both the determination result of the special figure determination and the determination result of the special symbol determination. For example, in this case, the symbol “1” is stored for the first jackpot, and the symbol “2” is stored for the second jackpot. In addition, the symbol “3” is stored in the third jackpot. In case of losing, the symbol “-” is stored.

  The special symbol processing program 712j performs display control of special symbols based on the contents stored in the special symbol determination result storage area 713d. For example, after changing the special symbol for the fluctuation time indicated by the special symbol variation pattern, the special symbol is stopped at a symbol representing both the determination result of the special symbol determination and the determination result of the special symbol determination.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a prior determination result storage area. As described above, when the special figure determination information is stored, the main control unit 701 performs a lottery lottery (determination per special figure or special figure symbol determination), special figure variation pattern determination, and the like. Can be stored in the preliminary determination result storage area 713e as a preliminary determination result. The pre-judgment result storage area 713e stores a jackpot lottery result, a special figure variation pattern judgment result, and the like for each special figure judgment information stored in the special figure judgment information storage areas TJ1 to TJ8.

  The normal symbol processing program 712k uses the general symbol determination information stored in the general symbol determination information storage region FJ1 having the highest priority in the general symbol determination information storage region 713c when a predetermined start condition is satisfied. The normal symbol lottery is performed. In the RAM 713, a general-purpose determination result storage area 713f for storing these determination results is set.

  In the determination per hit figure, the normal symbol processing program 712k, like the determination per special figure, determines the random number per reference figure in the reference figure determination information and the determination value associated with the per reference figure in the per figure determination table FAt. Make a judgment per common figure to determine whether they match. If it matches with the judgment value associated with each ordinary figure, it is judged that the player has been won per ordinary figure. When winning per common figure, the common symbol random number in the universal figure determination information is associated with any type of common figure (per long opening or per short opening) in the general symbol determination table FZt. The common symbol determination is performed to determine whether the value matches.

  Further, the normal symbol processing program 712k performs a normal drawing from the general symbol variation pattern table FHt based on the determination result of the normal symbol determination or the setting state of the auxiliary game flag (ON or OFF) indicating the auxiliary game state. Determine the variation pattern. When the normal symbol processing program 712k performs the universal symbol determination, the universal symbol determination, the universal symbol variation pattern determination, etc., these determination results are stored in the universal symbol determination result storage area 713f, and the normal symbol determination result storage area Based on the content stored in 713f, normal symbol display control is performed. For example, after changing the normal symbol for the fluctuation time indicated by the normal pattern change pattern, the normal symbol is stopped at a symbol that represents both the determination result of the normal symbol determination and the determination result of the normal symbol determination.

  The electric accessory control processing program 712l sequentially executes sub-programs such as a special prize opening processing program 712m and an electric tulip processing program 712o. The special winning opening processing program 712m sets a special winning opening opening pattern from the special winning opening opening pattern table KPt1 based on the processing result of the special symbol processing program 712j, and opens and closes the special winning opening 109 according to this special winning opening opening pattern. Let

(Big prize opening pattern table)
Here, the special winning opening opening pattern table KPt1 stored in the ROM 712 will be described. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the special winning opening opening pattern table. The big prize opening pattern table KPt1 is configured by associating the big prize types with the big prize opening patterns DKp1 to DKp3. Here, the big winning opening opening patterns DKp1 to DKp3 define the opening manner of the big winning opening 109 in each jackpot. Specifically, for example, the big winning opening opening patterns DKp1 to DKp3 define the number of rounds in each jackpot, the opening time of the big winning opening 109 in each round, the opening time, the interval time, and the ending time. ing.

  Further, the special winning opening processing program 712m causes the gaming state setting processing program 712n to be executed as a subprogram. The game state setting processing program 712n causes the RAM 713 to set a high-probability game flag for setting the jackpot game to a high probability game state, an auxiliary game flag for setting the auxiliary game state, and the like.

  The electric tulip processing program 712o sets the electric tulip opening pattern from the electric tulip opening pattern table KPt2 based on the processing result of the normal symbol processing program 712k and the setting state (ON / OFF) of the auxiliary game flag, Therefore, the electric tulip 107 is opened and closed.

  The prize ball processing program 712p is used for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls for winning at each of the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, and the normal winning port 110. A payout instruction (prize ball command) is set in the RAM 713.

  The output processing program 712q sends information (for example, commands) indicating the storage contents of each storage area set in the RAM 713 to each control unit (for example, the prize ball control unit 702 or the effect control unit 703) connected to the main control unit 701. Output.

  Further, the main control unit 701 may output information indicating the storage contents of each storage area set in the RAM 713 to the outside (for example, a hall computer in a game arcade) via the board external information terminal board 791. For example, the main control unit 701 can realize its function by the main control board.

(2. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the winning ball control unit 702 will be described. The prize ball controller 702 includes a CPU 721, a ROM 722, a RAM 723, an input / output interface (not shown), and the like. The CPU 721 controls the entire prize ball control unit 702. The ROM 722 stores programs and data related to payout of prize balls. The RAM 723 is used as a work area for the CPU 721. The CPU 721 reads a program and data from the ROM 722, executes the read program while using the RAM 723 as a work area, and controls the prize ball control unit 702. As a result, the prize ball control unit 702 functions to pay out a prize ball based on a payout instruction (prize ball command) from the main control unit 701.

  The prize ball control unit 702 is connected to various SWs for detecting a game ball. For example, the prize ball control unit 702 includes a fixed position detection SW 724 that detects a game ball at a predetermined position, a payout ball detection SW725 that detects a game ball that has been paid out, and a hit ball supply tray 120 provided on the front surface of the frame. A ball presence detection SW 726 for detecting presence / absence of a game ball and a full tank detection SW 727 for detecting that the hitting ball supply tray 120 is filled with game balls are connected.

  The various SWs 724 to 727 input a detection signal indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the prize ball control unit 702. The winning ball control unit 702 pays out a winning ball or stops paying out a winning ball based on a payout instruction output from the main control unit 701 and detection signals input from various SWs 724 to 727. The prize ball control unit 702 may output detection signals input from the various SWs 724 to 727 to the main control unit 701.

  In addition, the winning ball control unit 702 is connected to a launching unit 728 and a payout unit 729. The prize ball control unit 702 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 728 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launching unit 728 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 702 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 728, the prize ball control unit 702 drives a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation to intermittently fire the game ball, thereby playing the game area 103 of the game board 101. Launch a game ball.

  The prize ball control unit 702 controls the payout unit 729 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 729 includes a payout drive motor for paying out a predetermined number from a storage unit (not shown) that stores game balls. The winning ball control unit 702 drives the payout driving motor and wins the payout unit 729 to each winning port (first starting port 105, second starting port 106, large winning port 109, normal winning port 110). The number of prize balls corresponding to the played game ball is paid out.

  Also, the prize ball control unit 702 is connected to a frame external information terminal board 792, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 702 to the outside. For example, the prize ball control unit 702 can realize its function by a prize ball control board.

(3. Production control unit)
Next, the effect control unit 703 will be described. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The effect control unit 703 includes an effect control unit 703 a that controls the entire effect control unit 703, an image / sound control unit 703 b that performs display control of the image display unit 104 and sound output control of the speaker 114, lamp lighting control, and movable A lamp control unit 703c for controlling the driving of the accessory 130.

(3-1. Director of Production)
First, the production control unit 703a will be described. The production control unit 703a includes a CPU 731, a ROM 732, a RAM 733, an RTC (Real-Time Clock) 734, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 731 controls the entire production control unit 703a. The ROM 732 stores programs and data for controlling the effect control unit 703. The RAM 733 is used as a work area for the CPU 731. The CPU 731 reads the program and data from the ROM 732, executes the read program while using the RAM 733 as a work area, and controls the production control unit 703a.

  The RTC 734 counts and outputs real time. The RTC 734 is supplied with power by a backup power source (not shown) even if the gaming machine 100 is powered off for a certain period (for example, one day). For this reason, the RTC 734 can continue the timing operation for a certain period even when the power of the gaming machine 100 is shut off. Here, the RTC 734 is provided in the production control unit 703a, but may be provided in the main control unit 701, the image / sound control unit 703b, or the like. Further, the RTC 734 may be arranged independently and configured to output information indicating the actual time measured with respect to the production control unit 703a and the like.

  In addition, an effect button 118 and a cross key 119 for receiving an operation from a player are connected to the effect supervision unit 703a. The effect button 118 and the cross key 119 input a control signal corresponding to a key operated (for example, pressed) by the player to the effect control unit 703a.

(Examples of programs and storage areas of the production control department)
Here, an example of the program stored in the ROM 732 and information stored in the RAM 733 by executing these programs will be described. Note that only characteristic features that are particularly important in the present embodiment will be described below. In addition to the programs described below, the ROM 732 stores a number of programs (not shown), and the RAM 733 has a number of storage areas (not shown) in addition to the storage areas described below.

  The effect main processing program 732a is executed when power is supplied to the effect control unit 703a, and the effect control unit 703a for initial setting of the effect control unit 703a (for example, setting of an interrupt cycle) or a random number for effect production. The count value of the random number counter to be managed is updated (for example, “+1” is incremented every time it is executed once).

  The effect timer interrupt processing program 732b is interrupted and executed with respect to the effect main processing program 732a at the set interrupt cycle. The effect timer interrupt processing program 732b sequentially executes subprograms such as a command reception processing program 732c, an operation reception processing program 732g, and a command transmission processing program 732h.

  The command reception processing program 732c receives various commands transmitted from the main control unit 701, and performs processing according to the received commands. For example, the command reception processing program 732c sequentially executes sub-programs such as the special drawing effect processing program 732d, the general drawing effect processing program 732e, and the hit effect processing program 732f.

  The special figure effect processing program 732d performs a process related to the special figure effect when a command related to the special symbol is received from the main control unit 701. For example, the special figure effect processing program 732d selects one special figure fluctuation effect pattern from the special figure fluctuation effect pattern table TEt and sets it in the RAM 733, or selects one notice effect pattern from the notice effect pattern table YEt. RAM 733 is set.

(Example of special figure variation effect pattern table)
Here, an example of the special figure variation effect pattern table TEt will be described. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the special figure variation effect pattern table. The special figure fluctuation effect pattern table TEt is configured by associating special figure fluctuation patterns THp1 to THp6 with special figure fluctuation effect patterns TEp1 to TEp6 that define different special figure fluctuation effects. For example, when the special figure effect processing program 732d sets the special figure fluctuation effect pattern, the special figure fluctuation effect pattern associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern included in the special figure fluctuation start command is stored in the special figure fluctuation effect pattern table TEt. Judging from the inside, this special figure variation effect pattern is set in the RAM 733.

(Example of notice effect pattern table)
Next, an example of the notice effect pattern table YEt will be described. FIG. 19A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a notice effect pattern table. As shown in FIG. 19A, in this embodiment, the notice effect pattern table YEt is composed of notice effect patterns YEp1 to YEp23 that define the contents of the notice effect. For example, the notice effect pattern YEp1 here defines no notice effect. Further, the notice effect patterns YEp2 to YEp22 define the SU notice effect, and the notice effect pattern YEp23 defines the premier notice effect. The detailed setting procedure of the notice effect pattern by the special figure effect processing program 732d will be described later.

(About SU notice effect)
Here, an outline of the SU notice effect performed by the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 19-2 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the SU notice effect. The gaming machine 100 performs SU notice effect A (for example, small character SU notice effect), SU notice effect B (for example, speech SU notice effect), and SU notice effect C (for example, window SU notice effect) as SU notice effects. Can be done.

  Here, the SU notice effect A is a SU notice effect that can be developed up to the third step, the SU notice effect B is a SU notice effect that can be developed up to the fourth step, and the SU notice effect C is the largest. It is a SU notice effect that can be developed up to the fifth step (see the hatched lines in FIG. 19-2). The maximum step that can be developed in each SU notice effect is hereinafter referred to as an “upper limit step”. The gaming machine 100 displays the effect image at the upper limit step in each SU notice effect in a predetermined display mode (for example, display size). For example, in the present embodiment, the effect image at the upper limit step of each SU notice effect is displayed on the full screen. Thereby, when the gaming machine 100 reaches the upper limit step, the gaming machine 100 can indicate to the player that the upper limit step has been reached by the display mode.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of SU notice effects with different upper limit steps such as 3 steps for the SU notice effect A, 4 steps for the SU notice effect B, and 5 steps for the SU notice effect C are shown. This has the following significance.

  If the upper limit step is constant (for example, 4 steps) and a plurality of types of SU notice productions are to be created, this restriction may reduce the degree of freedom of the production producer and increase the effort and labor of producing the SU notice production. . In addition, due to this restriction, there is a risk that the SU notice effect that gives the player the impression that the SU notice effect is forced to end at the upper limit step or pulled to the upper limit step may be caused. In such a case, the player may feel a sense of incongruity, and due to this sense of incongruity, the player awakens and the effect of producing the SU notice effect is reduced. Also, if the upper limit step is constant, each difference becomes small, and even if a plurality of types of SU notice effects are prepared, the player may quickly get bored due to the monotonous SU notice effects. There is also a fear.

  In this regard, in the present embodiment, the upper limit step can be made different for each SU notice effect, and individuality can be given to each SU notice effect, so that the player can have fun according to each SU notice effect. . In addition, simply preparing a plurality of types of SU notice effects with different upper limit steps may make it difficult for the player to determine whether or not the upper limit steps have been reached in each SU notice effect. . Therefore, in the present embodiment, when any SU notice effect is developed up to the upper limit step, it is suggested to the player that the upper limit step has been reached as a predetermined display mode (full screen display in the above example). I can do it. As a result, while the gaming machine 100 performs various SU notice effects with different upper limit steps, it is easy for the player to intuitively understand the expectation level of each SU notice effect. Can be entertained.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode suggests that the upper limit step has been reached, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine 100 can share any upper limit step BGM in each SU notice effect, or can turn on a predetermined lamp when the upper limit step is reached. By suggesting by the method, the same effect as this embodiment can be obtained.

  When the special figure effect processing program 732d sets a special figure fluctuation effect pattern or a notice effect pattern, it generates a special figure effect start command for starting the special figure effect represented by these patterns and causes the RAM 733 to set it. In addition, a game history storage area for storing a game history is set in the RAM 733 of the production control unit 703a, and the special figure production process program 732d displays a special production pattern when a special figure change start command is received. When set, the game history storage area is updated.

(Example of game history storage area)
Here, an example of the game history storage area will be described. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a game history storage area. The game history storage area 2000 stores the number of fluctuations, the number of winning jackpots, and the production history. For example, the special figure effect processing program 732d increments the value of the number of changes by “+1” every time a special figure fluctuation start command is received, and stores it. If the special figure change start command indicates that the jackpot is won, the value of the number of jackpot winnings is incremented by “+1” and stored.

  In addition, the number of executions of the pre-announcement effect is stored in the effect history. The special figure effect processing program 732d increments the number of executions of the premier notice effect by “+1” and stores it when the notice effect pattern YEp23 defining the premier notice effect is set. The production supervision unit 703a can reset each value in the game history storage area 2000 to “0” as appropriate in accordance with the player's operation. Also, based on the input password or the like, a predetermined value (for example, continuing from the previous pachilog game) may be set for each value in the game history storage area 2000.

  Returning to FIG. 17, when the command related to the normal symbol is received from the main control unit 701, the general diagram effect processing program 732 e performs the process related to the general symbol effect. For example, the ordinary drawing effect processing program 732e causes the RAM 733 to set one ordinary drawing effect pattern from the ordinary drawing effect pattern table FEt when the ordinary drawing change start command is received. Then, a general drawing effect start command for starting the general drawing effect determined by the normal drawing effect pattern is generated and set in the RAM 733.

  The winning effect processing program 732f performs processing related to the winning effect when a command related to the jackpot is received from the main control unit 701. For example, the winning effect processing program 732f sets a winning effect pattern from the winning effect pattern table AEt when an opening command transmitted at the start of winning is received. For example, the winning effect pattern table AEt includes a winning effect pattern that defines a winning effect for the first jackpot, a winning effect pattern that determines a winning effect for the second jackpot, and a winning effect for the third jackpot. A predetermined hit production pattern is included. The winning effect processing program 732f causes the RAM 733 to set a winning effect pattern corresponding to the winning jackpot, and causes the RAM 733 to generate a winning effect start command for starting the winning effect determined by the winning effect pattern.

  The operation reception processing program 732g receives a control signal from the effect button 118 or the cross key 119, generates an operation command corresponding to the control signal, and sets it in the RAM 733. The command transmission processing program 732h causes various commands set in the RAM 733 to be transmitted to the image / sound control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c. Further, the command transmission processing program 732h may transmit various commands to the image / sound control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c according to a time table (for example, a special drawing effect time table) set in the RAM 733.

(3-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
The image / sound controller 703b includes a CPU 741, a ROM 742, a RAM 743, a VRAM 744, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 741 controls the entire image / sound controller 703b. The ROM 742 stores a program, data, and the like for outputting an image and sound related to the effect instructed by the effect control unit 703a. The RAM 743 is used as a work area for the CPU 741.

  For example, production data is stored in the ROM 742. Here, the production data is image data that represents a decorative design (special design decoration design or general design design), image data that represents a background image, image data that represents a production image for reach production, or for various notice effects. It includes image data representing the effect image. Further, the production data includes BGM (Background music) audio data, sound data of sound effects, and the like.

  The CPU 741 reads the image data related to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 703 a from the effect data, generates display data from the image data, and stores it in the VRAM 744. Further, the CPU 741 reads the image data of the background image corresponding to the effect mode set by the effect supervising unit 703a from the effect data, generates display data from this image data, and stores it in the VRAM 744. At the time of generating the display data, the CPU 741 uses a hidden surface removal method such as a Z buffer method, for example, so that the background image is on the back side with respect to the special figure decoration symbol or the like. Since the Z buffer method is a known technique, a description thereof is omitted here. The display data stored in the VRAM 744 is output to the image display unit 104 at a predetermined timing. As a result, an image represented by the display data is displayed on the display screen of the image display unit 104.

  Further, the CPU 741 reads audio data related to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 703 a from the effect data, generates audio output data, and stores the data in the RAM 743. The audio output data stored in the RAM 743 is output to the speaker 114 at a predetermined timing. As a result, the sound represented by the sound output data is output from the speaker 114.

(3-3. Lamp control unit)
The lamp control unit 703c includes a CPU 751, a ROM 752, a RAM 753, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 751 governs overall control of the lamp control unit 703c. The ROM 752 stores a program, data, and the like for controlling the lighting of the lamp related to the effect instructed by the effect supervising unit 703a and controlling the driving of the movable accessory 130. The RAM 753 is used as a work area for the CPU 751.

  For example, the ROM 752 stores control data. Here, the control data includes drive control data for driving the movable accessory 130 and lighting control data for lighting each lamp of the effect light unit 115 and the panel lamp Lp. The CPU 751 reads drive control data related to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 703a from the control data and stores it in the RAM 753, and sends a control signal corresponding to the drive control data to the motor of the movable accessory 130 at a predetermined timing. input. Accordingly, the lamp control unit 703c can drive the movable accessory 130. The lamp control unit 703c is also connected to a sensor S1 that detects the position of the movable accessory 130. The lamp controller 703c receives a detection signal from the sensor S1 and controls driving of the movable accessory 130 based on the detection signal. it can.

  Further, the CPU 751 reads lighting control data related to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 703a from the control data and stores it in the RAM 753, and a control signal corresponding to the lighting control data is output at a predetermined timing. Input to the lighting control circuit of the panel lamp Lp. Accordingly, the lamp control unit 703c can turn on the effect light unit 115 and the panel lamp Lp.

  In the present embodiment, the production control unit 703 is configured such that the production control unit 703a, the image / audio control unit 703b, and the lamp control unit 703c are provided as different boards, but these are incorporated on the same printed board. May be. However, each function is independent even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board.

  For example, the above-described game control unit 610 can realize its function by the CPU 721 of the main control unit 701 executing the program stored in the ROM 722. In addition, the functions of the rendering unit 620, the setting unit 621, the storage unit 623, and the output unit 624 described above can be realized by the CPU 731 of the rendering control unit 703a executing a program stored in the ROM 732.

(Processing performed by game machines)
(1. Processing performed by the main control unit)
Next, an example of detailed processing performed by the gaming machine 100 to realize the above-described operation will be described. First, processing performed by the main control unit 701 of the gaming machine 100 will be described. Each process of the main control unit 701 described below is performed by the CPU 711 of the main control unit 701 executing a program stored in the ROM 712.

(Main process)
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the main processing. For example, the main control unit 701 starts executing the main process when power is supplied and the main control unit 701 is activated. The main process is continuously executed while the main control unit 701 is activated. In the main process, first, the main control unit 701 waits for 1000 ms (step S2101) and permits access to the RAM 713 (step S2102).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether the RAM clear switch is ON (step S2103). If the RAM clear switch is ON (step S2103: YES), the RAM is cleared (step S2104). Since the RAM clear is a known technique, a detailed description is omitted, but the main control unit 701 discards (clears) the backup information stored in the RAM 713 by the RAM clear. In this case, the main control unit 701 is activated in a predetermined initial state (for example, a state where the auxiliary game flag is OFF and the high probability game flag is OFF).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets a work area on the RAM 713 (step S2105), and performs initial setting of the peripheral part (step S2106). In step S <b> 2106, for example, the main control unit 701 transmits an initial setting command instructing each peripheral unit such as the prize ball control unit 702 and the effect control unit 703 to perform predetermined initial settings.

  On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch is OFF (step S2103: NO), the main control unit 701 determines whether the backup flag indicating that the backup information is stored in the RAM 713 is set to ON (step S2107). ). If the backup flag is set to OFF (step S2107: No), the process proceeds to step S2104. If the backup flag is set to ON (step S2107: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether the checksum is normal (step S2108). If there is an abnormality in the checksum (step S2108: No), the process proceeds to step S2104.

  If the checksum is normal (step S2108: YES), the main control unit 701 performs a recovery process for recovering to the previous power-off state based on the backup information stored in the RAM 713 (step S2109). ). In the restoration process, the main control unit 701 transmits an initial setting command for instructing each peripheral unit such as the prize ball control unit 702 and the effect control unit 703 to perform predetermined initial settings. In the restoration process, the main control unit 701 may transmit backup information and the like to the prize ball control unit 702 and the effect control unit 703.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets a CTC (timer counter) cycle (for example, 4 ms) in the RAM 713 (step S2110). The main control unit 701 performs a timer interrupt process, which will be described later, at the cycle set here. Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs a power-off monitoring process for monitoring the cut-off of the power supplied to the main control unit 701 (step S2111). Although illustration and detailed description are omitted, in the power shutdown monitoring process, the main control unit 701 monitors the power shutdown and generates backup information based on the information stored in the RAM 713 when the power is shut off. Then, this backup information is stored in the RAM 713.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 updates the special figure fluctuation pattern random number to increment the count value of the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter by “+1” (step S2112), and sets the interrupt prohibition setting of the timer interruption process. (Step S2113). The timer interrupt process is interrupted with respect to the main process, but this interrupt execution is restricted while the interrupt prohibition setting is set. Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs initial value random number update to increment the count value of the initial value random number counter by “+1” (step S2114). Then, the interrupt permission setting for canceling the interrupt prohibition setting of the timer interrupt process is performed (step S2115), the process proceeds to step S2111, and thereafter the steps from step S21111 to S2115 are repeated.

(Timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the timer interrupt processing. As described above, the main control unit 701 interrupts and executes the timer interrupt process with respect to the main process at a set predetermined cycle (for example, every 4 ms). In the timer interrupt process, first, the main control unit 701 performs a random number update process for incrementing the count values of various random number counters managed by the main control unit 701 by “+1” (step S2201). As described above, the main control unit 701 returns the count value to a predetermined value when the count value reaches the upper limit value.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 executes switch processing for detecting with various switches (step S2202). In this switch process, the main control unit 701 detects a game ball that has won a prize at the start port (first start port 105, second start port 106), a start port switch process (described later), A gate switch process for detecting, a big prize opening switch process for detecting a game ball won in the big prize opening 109, a normal prize opening switch process for detecting a game ball won in the normal prize opening 110, and the like are performed.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 executes symbol processing relating to special symbols and normal symbols (step S2203). Here, the symbol process includes a special symbol process (described later) regarding a special symbol, a normal symbol process regarding a normal symbol, and the like. For example, in the special symbol process, the main control unit 701 performs a jackpot lottery to control display of the special symbol. Further, in the normal symbol processing, the main control unit 701 performs normal symbol lottery to control display of normal symbols.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 executes an electric accessory control process related to the operation control of the special winning opening 109 and the electric tulip 107 (step S2204). Here, the electric accessory control process includes a special prize opening process (described later) for controlling the operation of the special prize opening 109, an electric tulip process for controlling the operation of the electric tulip 107, and the like. For example, in the big prize opening process, the main control unit 701 controls the operation of the big prize opening 109 based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery. In the electric tulip process, the main control unit 701 controls the operation of the electric tulip 107 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 executes prize ball processing relating to prize ball payout control (step S2205). In the winning ball process, the main control unit 701 issues a winning ball command to instruct the winning ball control unit 702 to pay out a predetermined number of winning balls when a game ball wins a prize winning hole 109 or a normal winning hole 110. Set in the RAM 713.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 executes an output process for outputting commands set in the RAM 713 to the prize ball control unit 702, the effect control unit 703, and the like by the processes in steps S2201 to S2205 (step S2206). The timer interrupt process ends. When the timer interrupt process ends, the main control unit 701 returns to the main process.

(Start-up switch processing)
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the start port switch processing. In the start port switch process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the first start port SW 714a is turned on (step S2301). If the first starter SW 714a is not ON (step S2301: No), the process proceeds to step S2306.

  If the first start port SW 714a is ON (step S2301: Yes), the main control unit 701 counts the number of special figure determination information acquired for the game ball won in the first start port 105 (hereinafter referred to as “the first figure”). It is determined whether or not U1 (referred to as “first special figure determination information number”) is less than 4 (U1 <4) (step S2302). If the number of first special figure determination information U1 is 4 or more (step S2302: No), the process proceeds to step S2306.

  If the first special figure determination information number U1 is less than 4 (step S2302: Yes), the main control unit 701 adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the first special figure determination information number U1 to the new first special figure determination information number U1. One special figure determination information number U1 is set (step S2303). Subsequently, the counter storage area 713a is referred to, and the count values of the special figure random number counter, the special figure random number counter, and the special figure variation pattern random number counter at that time are acquired as special figure determination information. The figure determination information is stored in the special figure determination information storage area 713b (step S2304). Then, a preliminary determination process (described later) is performed using the acquired special figure determination information (step S2305), and the process proceeds to step S2306.

  Next, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the second start port SW 714b is turned on (step S2306). If the second start port SW 714b is not ON (step S2306: No), the start port switch process is terminated. If the second start port SW 714b is ON (step S2306: Yes), the number of special figure determination information acquired for the game ball won in the second start port 106 (hereinafter referred to as “second special figure determination”). It is determined whether U2 (referred to as “number of information”) is less than 4 (U2 <4) (step S2307). If the number of second special figure determination information U2 is 4 or more (step S2307: No), the start port switch process is terminated.

  If the number of second special figure determination information U2 is less than 4 (step S2307: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets a value obtained by adding “1” to the second special figure determination information number U2 as a new first It is set as 2 special figure determination information number U2 (step S2308). Subsequently, the counter storage area 713a is referred to, and the count values of the special figure random number counter, the special figure random number counter, and the special figure variation pattern random number counter at that time are acquired as special figure determination information. The figure determination information is stored in the special figure determination information storage area 713b (step S2309). Then, a preliminary determination process is performed using the acquired special figure determination information (step S2310), and the start port switch process is terminated.

  When storing the special figure determination information in step S2309, the main control unit 701 acquires the special figure determination information acquired here by winning the special start determination information at the first start port 105. Rather, it is stored in a special figure determination information storage area that has a higher priority. Then, the special figure determination information acquired by winning the first starting port 105 is shifted one by one to the special figure determination information storage area where the priority is lowered.

(Preliminary judgment processing)
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the prior determination processing. In the pre-determination process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not a high-probability game flag indicating that a high-probability gaming state is set (step S2401). If the high-accuracy game flag is set to ON (step S2401: Yes), the high-accuracy special figure determination table TAt2 is set in the RAM 713 (step S2402), and the process proceeds to step S2404. If the high probability game flag is set to OFF (step S2401: No), the low probability special figure determination table TAt1 is set in the RAM 713 (step S2403), and the process proceeds to step S2404.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 makes a judgment per special figure (step S2404). In the determination per special figure, the main control unit 701 obtains the value of the random number per special figure of the special figure determination information to be determined this time and the determination value of the determination table per special figure set in step S2402 or step S2403. Compare. Then, it is determined whether the value of the random number per special figure matches the determination value associated with the jackpot in the special figure determination table. If they match, it is determined that it is a big hit. If they do not match, it is determined to be lost. The main control unit 701 sets the determination result thus derived in the RAM 713.

  If it is determined that the jackpot is determined in step S2404, the main control unit 701 continues to perform special symbol determination. In the special symbol determination, the main control unit 701 responds to the value of the special symbol random number of the special symbol determination information to be determined this time and the winning start opening that triggered the acquisition of the special symbol determination information. The special symbol design determination tables are compared to determine the jackpot type associated with the determination value that matches the special symbol random number value, and the derived determination result is set in the RAM 713.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the determination result in step S2404 is a big hit (step S2405). If it is a big hit (step S2405: Yes), the special drawing variation pattern table THt2 for winning is set in the RAM 713 (step S2406), and the process proceeds to step S2408. If it is a loss (step S2405: No), the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt1 for the loss is set in the RAM 713 (step S2407), and the process proceeds to step S2408.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs special figure fluctuation pattern determination (step S2408). In the special figure fluctuation pattern determination, the main control unit 701 determines the special figure fluctuation pattern random value of the special figure determination information to be determined this time and the determination value of the special figure fluctuation pattern table set in step S2406 or step S2407. And compare. As a result, the main control unit 701 determines a special figure variation pattern associated with a determination value that matches the value of the special figure variation pattern random number, and sets the determination result in the RAM 713. Then, the determination result in step S2404 and the determination result in step S2408 are associated with each other and stored in the RAM 713 as the prior determination result of the special figure determination information to be determined this time (step S2409). Then, a preliminary determination command representing the current preliminary determination result is generated and set in the RAM 713 (step S2410), and the preliminary determination process is terminated.

(Special symbol processing)
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special symbol processing. In the special symbol process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the winning game flag indicating that the jackpot is being set is set to ON (step S2501). If the winning game flag is set to ON (step S2501: Yes), the special symbol process is terminated. If the winning game flag is not set to ON (step S2501: No), it is determined whether the special symbol is changing (step S2502). If the special symbol is changing (step S2502: YES), the process proceeds to step S2511.

  If the special symbol is not changing (step S2502: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether the second special figure determination information number U2 is 1 or more (U2 ≧ 1) (step S2503). If the second special figure determination information number U2 is 1 or more (step S2503: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the second special figure determination information number U2 is used as new second special figure determination information. As the number U2 (step S2504), the process proceeds to step S2507.

  If the number of second special figure determination information U2 is less than 1 (step S2503: No), the main controller 701 determines whether the number of first special figure determination information U1 is 1 or more (U1 ≧ 1). Is determined (step S2505). If the number of first special figure determination information U1 is 1 or more (step S2505: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the first special figure determination information number U1 is used as new first special figure determination information. As the number U1 (step S2506), the process proceeds to step S2507.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs a jackpot lottery process (described later) (step S2507), and performs a special figure variation pattern setting process (described later) (step S2508). Then, the variation of the special symbol based on the processing result of the jackpot lottery processing and the processing result of the special diagram variation pattern setting processing is started (step S2509). Here, the main control unit 701 changes the special symbol in the second special symbol display unit 201b when the game ball wins the big hit lottery based on the special symbol determination information acquired by winning the second starting port 106. Let When the big winning lottery is performed based on the special symbol determination information acquired by winning the first starting port 105, the special symbol is changed in the first special symbol display unit 201a.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 generates a special figure change start command and sets it in the RAM 713 (step S2510). For example, here, the special figure change start command can be a command that represents a jackpot lottery result, a special figure change pattern, a game flag setting (for example, an auxiliary game flag or a highly-probable game flag is turned ON or OFF), and the like. When the main control unit 701 performs the output process, the main control unit 701 transmits the special figure change start command to the effect control unit 703 and the like.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed (step S2511). In step S2511, for example, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the variation time determined by the special diagram variation pattern set at the start of variation of the special symbol this time has elapsed. If the predetermined fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S2511: No), the special symbol process is terminated. If the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed (step S2511: Yes), the special symbol is stopped so as to show the lottery result of the big hit lottery performed at the start of the fluctuation (step S2512).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 generates a special figure change stop command and sets it in the RAM 713 (step S2513). For example, the special figure variation stop command can be a command that represents a jackpot lottery result, a special figure variation pattern, setting of a game flag (for example, ON or OFF of an auxiliary game flag or a highly probable game flag), and the like. When the main control unit 701 performs the output process, the main control unit 701 transmits the special figure fluctuation stop command to the effect control unit 703 and the like. Then, a stopped process (described later) is performed (step S2514), and the special symbol process is terminated.

  If the first special figure determination information number U1 is less than 1 in step S2505 (step S2505: No), the main control unit 701 sets a customer waiting command in the RAM 713 (step S2515), and performs special symbol processing. finish.

(Large lottery processing)
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot lottery process. In the jackpot lottery process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not a high-probability game flag indicating that the game state is a high-probability game state is set to ON (step S2601). If the high-accuracy game flag is set to ON (step S2601: Yes), the high-accuracy special figure determination table TAt2 is set in the RAM 713 (step S2602). If the high probability game flag is set to OFF (step S2601: No), the low probability special figure determination table TAt1 is set in the RAM 713 (step S2603).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 makes a judgment per special figure (step S2604). As described above, in the determination per special figure, the main control unit 701 determines the random number value per special figure in the special figure determination information to be determined this time and the special figure determination table set in step S2602 or S2603. Compare with the judgment value. Then, it is determined whether the value of the random number per special figure matches the determination value associated with the jackpot in the special figure determination table. If they match, it is determined that it is a big hit. If they do not match, it is determined to be lost. The main control unit 701 sets the determination result thus derived in the RAM 713.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether the determination result of the special figure hit determination is a big hit (step S2605). If it is not a big win (step S2605: No), it is determined that the determination result of the special figure hit is a loss, and a lost symbol representing the loss is set in the RAM 713 (step S2606), and the big hit lottery process is terminated.

  If it is a big hit in step S2605 (step S2605: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether the special figure determination information to be determined this time has been acquired by winning the first start port 105. Determination is made (step S2607). If it is acquired by winning the first starting port 105 (step S2607: Yes), the first special symbol determination table TZt1 is set in the RAM 713 (step S2608). If it has been acquired by winning a prize at the second start port 106 (step S2607: No), the second special symbol design determination table TZt2 is set in the RAM 713 (step S2609).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs special symbol design determination (step S2610). In the special symbol determination, the main control unit 701 uses the special symbol random number value of the special symbol determination information to be determined this time and the determination value of the special symbol determination table set in step S2608 or step S2609. Compare. Thus, the main control unit 701 determines the jackpot type associated with the determination value that matches the value of the special symbol random number. Then, the main control unit 701 sets a jackpot symbol representing the determination result of the special symbol symbol determination in the RAM 713 (step S2611), and ends the jackpot lottery process. For example, when setting the jackpot symbol, the main control unit 701 selects the first jackpot symbol when the first jackpot is won, the second jackpot symbol when the second jackpot is won, If the jackpot is won, the third jackpot symbol is set in the RAM 713.

(Special figure variation pattern setting process)
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special figure variation pattern setting process. In the special figure variation pattern setting process, the main control unit 701 determines whether the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot (step S2701). If it is a big hit (step S2701: Yes), the winning special figure fluctuation pattern table THt2 is set in the RAM 713 (step S2702), and the process proceeds to step S2704. If it is a loss (step S2701: No), the special figure fluctuation pattern table for loss THt1 is set in the RAM 713 (step S2703), and the process proceeds to step S2704.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs special figure fluctuation pattern determination (step S2704). As described above, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination, the main control unit 701 determines the special figure fluctuation pattern random value of the special figure determination information to be determined this time and the special figure fluctuation set in step S2702 or step S2703. The judgment value in the pattern table is compared. As a result, the main control unit 701 determines the special figure fluctuation pattern associated with the determination value that matches the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern random number, and sets the special figure fluctuation pattern that is the determination result in the RAM 713 ( Step S2705), the special figure variation pattern setting process is terminated.

(Processing during stoppage)
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the stopping process. In the stop process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag indicating the auxiliary game state is set to ON (step S2801). If the auxiliary game flag is set to OFF (step S2801: No), the process proceeds to step S2805. If the auxiliary game flag is set to ON (step S2801: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value Yh of the auxiliary game counter is set as a new count value Yh (step S2802). Then, it is determined whether the count value Yh is “0” (step S2803).

  If the count value Yh becomes “0” (step S2803: YES), the main control unit 701 sets the auxiliary game flag to OFF (step S2804), and proceeds to step S2805. If the count value Yh is not “0” (step S2803: NO), the process proceeds to step S2805.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the high probability game flag is set to ON (step S2805). If the highly probable game flag is set to OFF (step S2805: No), the process proceeds to step S2809. If the high probability game flag is set to ON (step S2805: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value Yk of the high probability game counter is set as a new count value Yk (step S2806). Then, it is determined whether the count value Yk has become “0” (step S2807).

  If the count value Yk becomes “0” (step S2807: YES), the main control unit 701 sets the high-probability game flag to OFF (step S2808), and proceeds to step S2809. If the count value Yk is not “0” (step S2807: No), the process proceeds to step S2809.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether the special symbol is stopped at the jackpot symbol (whether the jackpot is won) (step S2809). If the jackpot symbol is not stopped (step S2809: NO), the stopping process is terminated. If the jackpot symbol has been stopped (step S2809: YES), it is determined whether the auxiliary game flag is set to ON (step S2810). That is, in step S2810, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is won in the auxiliary gaming state. If the auxiliary game flag is set to OFF (step S2810: No), the process proceeds to step S2812.

  If the auxiliary game flag is set to ON (step S2810: Yes), that is, if the big win is won in the auxiliary game state, the main control unit 701 sets the auxiliary game win flag to ON (step S2811). Subsequently, it is determined whether the winning jackpot is the first jackpot (whether the first jackpot symbol has been stopped) (step S2812). If it is the first jackpot (step S2812: Yes), the first jackpot game flag is set to ON (step S2813), and the process proceeds to step S2817.

  If it is not the first jackpot (step S2812: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether the winning jackpot is the second jackpot (step S2814). If it is the second jackpot (step S2814: Yes), the second jackpot game flag is set to ON (step S2815), and the process proceeds to step S2817. If it is not the second jackpot (step S2814: No), it is determined that the jackpot is the third jackpot, the third jackpot game flag is set to ON (step S2816), and the process proceeds to step S2817.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 resets the count value Yk of the highly probable game counter and the count value Yh of the auxiliary game counter to “0” (step S2817), and turns off the high probability game flag and the auxiliary game flag. Setting is performed (step S2818). Subsequently, a big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the winning jackpot is set (step S2819). Then, opening is started (step S2820), an opening command is set in the RAM 713 (step S2821), and the stopped process is ended.

(Large winnings processing)
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special prize opening process. In the big prize opening process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether the winning game flag (the first big hit game flag, the second big hit game flag, or the third big hit game flag) is set to ON (step S2901). . If the winning game flag is OFF (step S2901: NO), the big prize opening process is terminated as it is.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S2901: YES), it is determined whether the opening is being performed (step S2902). If it is during opening (step S2902: Yes), an opening process (described later) is performed (step S2903), and the process proceeds to step S2904. If the opening is not in progress (step S2902: NO), the process proceeds to step S2904.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether the special winning opening 109 is being opened (during round) (step S2904). If the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S2904: YES), the below-described opening process is performed (step S2905). If the special winning opening 109 is not being opened (step S2904: NO), the process proceeds to step S2906.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether it is during the interval (step S2906). If it is during the interval (step S2906: YES), interval processing (described later) is performed (step S2907), and the process proceeds to step S2908. If not in the interval (step S2906: NO), the process proceeds to step S2908.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether ending is in progress (step S2908). If it is during ending (step S2908: Yes), an ending process described later is performed (step S2909), and the big prize opening process is terminated. If the ending is not in progress (step S2908: No), the special winning opening process is terminated.

(Opening process)
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the contents of the opening process. In the opening process, the main control unit 701 first determines whether or not an opening time predetermined for each jackpot type has elapsed (step S3001). If the opening time has not elapsed (step S3001: No), the opening process is terminated as it is.

  If the opening time has elapsed (step S3001: Yes), the main control unit 701 ends the opening (step S3002), sets the count value R of the round number counter to 1 (step S3003), and the round progress command Is set in the RAM 713 (step S3004). For example, here, the round progress command includes information indicating the count value R (how many rounds) of the round number counter. When the main control unit 701 executes the output process, the main control unit 701 transmits this round progress command to the effect control unit 703a. Subsequently, the main control unit 701 starts to open the first prize winning opening 109 (step S3005), and ends the opening process.

(Processing during opening)
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the releasing process. In the opening process, the main control unit 701 first determines whether the opening time has elapsed (step S3101). If the opening time has not elapsed (step S3101: No), the main control unit 701 has won a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls at the large winning opening 109 during the opening of the large winning opening 109 this time. Is determined (step S3102). If there is no prescribed number of winnings (step S3102: No), the in-release process is terminated as it is.

  When the opening time has elapsed (step S3101: Yes), or when a prescribed number of winnings has been made (step S3102: Yes), the main control unit 701 closes the big winning opening 109 (step S3103). Then, it is determined whether or not the count value R of the round number counter matches Rmax of the set big winning opening release pattern (step S3104). As described above, for example, Rmax is “15” for the first jackpot and the second jackpot, and Rmax is “4” for the third jackpot.

  If the count value R of the round number counter does not coincide with Rmax (step S3104: No), the main control unit 701 starts an interval (step S3105) and ends the open process. If the count value R of the round number counter matches Rmax (step S3104: YES), the main control unit 701 determines that the final round has ended, and starts ending (step S3106).

  When the ending is started, the main control unit 701 sets an ending command in the RAM 713 (step S3107) and ends the releasing process. This ending command includes information indicating the current jackpot ending time. When the main control unit 701 executes the output process, the main control unit 701 transmits this ending command to the effect control unit 703a.

(Interval processing)
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the interval processing. In the interval process, the main control unit 701 first determines whether a predetermined interval time has elapsed (step S3201). If the interval time has not elapsed (step S3201: No), the interval process is terminated as it is.

  If the interval time has elapsed (step S3201: Yes), the main control unit 701 ends the interval (step S3202), and sets a value obtained by adding “1” to the count value R of the round number counter as a new count value R. (Step S3203). Then, a round progress command is set in the RAM 713 (step S3204). Subsequently, the main control unit 701 starts opening the next prize winning opening 109 (step S3205), and ends the interval process.

(Ending process)
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the ending process. In the ending process, the main control unit 701 first determines whether a predetermined ending time has elapsed (step S3301). If the ending time has not elapsed (step S3301: No), the ending process is terminated as it is.

  If the ending time has elapsed (step S3301: Yes), the main control unit 701 ends the ending (step S3302), and resets the count value R of the round number counter to “0” (step S3303). Then, a game state setting process (described later) for setting the game state after the current jackpot game is performed (step S3304). Then, the winning game flag is set to OFF (step S3305), and the ending process is ended.

(Game state setting process)
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the game state setting process. In the game state setting process, first, the main control unit 701 sets the highly probable game flag to ON (step S3401), and then sets “60” to the count value Yk of the highly probable game counter (step S3402). Next, the auxiliary game flag is set to ON (step S3403), and it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game win flag is set to ON (step S3404).

  If the winning flag in the auxiliary game is set to ON (step S3404: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets the winning flag in the auxiliary game to OFF (step S3405), and sets the count value Yh of the auxiliary game counter to “ 100 ”is set (step S3406), and the gaming state setting process is terminated. If the winning flag during the auxiliary game is set to OFF (step S3404: No), it is determined whether the jackpot to be terminated this time is the first jackpot (step S3407). If it is the first big hit (step S3407: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3406. If it is not the first big hit (step S3407: No), “30” is set to the count value Yh of the auxiliary game counter (step S3408), and the game state setting process is terminated.

(2. Processing performed by the production control unit)
Next, processing performed by the effect control unit 703 of the gaming machine 100 will be described. Each process of the effect control unit 703 described below is performed by the CPU 731 of the effect control unit 703a executing a program stored in the ROM 732.

(Direction main processing)
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect main process. For example, the production control unit 703a starts executing the production main process when power is supplied and the production control unit 703a is activated. The main production process is continuously executed while the production control unit 703a is activated. In the effect main process, the effect supervising unit 703a first performs an initial setting process (step S3501). For example, in the initial setting process, when the production control unit 703a receives an initial setting command from the main control unit 701, the production control unit 703a performs a predetermined initial setting such as setting an interruption period of an after-mentioned production timer interruption process.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 703a performs an effect random number update process (step S3502), and thereafter repeats the effect random number update process. In the effect random number update process, the effect control unit 703a manages the effect random numbers managed by the effect control unit 703a (in this embodiment, the first effect random number, the second effect random number, the third effect random number, and the fourth effect). Update random number). For example, by the effect random number update process, the effect supervising unit 703a sets each effect random number counter set in the RAM 733 (in this embodiment, the first effect random number counter, the second effect random number counter, and the third effect random number). The count value of the counter and the fourth effect random number counter) is incremented by “+1”.

(Production timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect timer interrupt process. For example, the effect supervising unit 703a performs this effect timer interrupt process with respect to the effect main process at a predetermined period set by the initial setting process (for example, every 4 ms). In the effect timer interruption process, first, the effect control unit 703a performs a command reception process (described later) (step S3601). Although details will be described later, in the command receiving process, the effect supervising unit 703a receives various commands from the main control unit 701 and performs processing according to the received command.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a performs an operation reception process (step S3602). In the operation accepting process, the effect supervising unit 703 a generates an operation command corresponding to the pressed button or key when the effect button 118 or the cross key 119 is pressed, and sets the generated operation command in the RAM 733. Subsequently, the production control unit 703a performs command transmission processing (step S3603). In the command transmission process, the production control unit 703a transmits the command set in the RAM 733 to the image / sound control unit 703b and the lamp control unit 703c by performing the command reception process and the operation reception process.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether the customer is waiting (step S3604). For example, the production control unit 703a determines that it is waiting for a customer if it has not received a special figure change start command after receiving a customer waiting command from the main control unit 701. If waiting for a customer (step S3604: YES), a pachinko game start process (described later) is performed (step S3605), a pacilog game end process (described later) is performed (step S3606), and the effect timer interrupt process is terminated. To do. If it is not waiting for a customer (step S3604: No), the effect timer interruption process is terminated as it is.

(Command reception processing)
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the processing content of the command reception processing. In the command reception process, first, the production supervising unit 703a determines whether or not a prior determination command indicating a prior determination result has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S3701). If a prior determination command has not been received (step S3701: NO), the process proceeds to step S3704. If the advance determination command has been received (step S3701: YES), the storage contents of the advance determination result storage area set in the RAM 733 are stored in the advance determination result storage of the main control unit 701 based on the received advance determination command. Updating is performed so as to synchronize with the contents stored in the area (step S3702). Then, a pending increase command is generated and set in the RAM 733 (step S3703). For example, the pending increase command may be a command that indicates that the number of special figure determination information has increased or a prior determination result of the increased special figure determination information.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether a special symbol command related to the special symbol has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S3704). For example, the special symbol command can be a special symbol variation start command or a special symbol variation stop command. If a special symbol command has not been received (step S3704: NO), the process proceeds to step S3706. If a special symbol command has been received (step S3704: YES), a special symbol effect process (described later) related to the special symbol effect is performed based on the received special symbol command (step S3705). Although the details will be described later, in the special figure production process, the production supervision unit 703a starts the special figure production or ends the special drawing production.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether a normal symbol command related to the normal symbol is received from the main control unit 701 (step S3706). For example, here, the normal symbol command can be a universal symbol change start command or a universal symbol variation stop command. If the normal symbol command has not been received (step S3706: NO), the process proceeds to step S3708. If the normal symbol command has been received (step S3706: YES), the general symbol effect process related to the normal symbol effect is performed based on the received normal symbol command (step S3707).

  For example, in the ordinary drawing production process, the production supervision unit 703a receives the ordinary drawing change start command from the main control unit 701, and determines the contents of the ordinary drawing production based on the received ordinary drawing change start command. . Then, a general drawing effect start command for starting this general drawing effect is generated and set in the RAM 733. Further, in the ordinary drawing effect processing, the effect supervising unit 703a receives the ordinary drawing variation stop command from the main control unit 701, generates a usual drawing effect end command for ending the currently performed ordinary drawing effect, and the RAM 733. Set to. Note that the processing in steps S3706 and S3707 is not necessary if the gaming machine does not perform the usual drawing effect.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether or not a hit command related to winning has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S3708). For example, here, the hit command may be an opening command, a round progress command, or an ending command. If no winning command has been received (step S3708: NO), the command receiving process is terminated. If a winning command has been received (step S3708: YES), a winning effect process is performed based on the received winning command (step S3709), and the command receiving process is terminated. Although illustration and detailed description are omitted, in the winning effect process, the effect supervising unit 703a starts the winning effect, advances the winning effect being performed, or ends the winning effect being performed.

(Special drawing processing)
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special figure effect process. In the special figure production process, first, the production supervision unit 703a determines whether a special figure change start command has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S3801). If the special figure change start command has not been received (step S3801: NO), the process proceeds to step S3808. If a special figure change start command has been received (step S3801: YES), the received special figure change start command is analyzed (step S3802), and information represented by this special figure change start command is acquired. As described above, the special figure change start command includes information indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, the special symbol change time when displaying the lottery result (special figure fluctuation pattern), the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery, etc. It is included. In step S3802, these pieces of information are acquired.

  Subsequently, the production supervision unit 703a performs a special figure variation production pattern setting process (step S3803). In the special figure variation effect pattern setting process, the effect supervision unit 703a sets, in the RAM 733, a special figure variation effect pattern that represents the contents of the special figure variation effect to be performed this time, based on various information acquired in step S3802.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a performs a special figure decoration design setting process for setting a combination of special figure decoration symbols to be stopped (step S3804). For example, in the special figure decoration design setting process, the effect supervising unit 703a has a lottery result of the big hit lottery, and a special figure variation effect pattern representing a normal loss effect is set in the special figure variation effect pattern setting process. In such a case, a combination of special figure decoration symbols that become disjointed (for example, “3 · 1 · 5”) is set in the RAM 733. If the lottery result of the big hit lottery is lost, and a special figure variation effect pattern that represents a reach effect is set in the special figure change effect pattern setting process, a reach loss (for example, “7 / 8.7”) is obtained. The combination of figure decoration symbols is set in the RAM 733.

  Further, when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, a combination of special figure decorative symbols that become a doublet (for example, “7 · 7 · 7”) is set in the RAM 733. Further, here, when it is the first big hit, it may be an odd number of double eyes, and when it is the second big hit or the third big hit, it may be an even number of double eyes. Furthermore, even if it is the 1st big hit, it is good also as an even-numbered slot with a predetermined probability. As described above, when the first big hit is an even-numbered slot, the gaming machine 100 can give the player surprise and joy by performing the promotion effect thereafter.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 703a sets a notice effect pattern in the RAM 733 by a notice effect pattern setting process (step S3805) (described later), generates a special figure effect start command for starting the special figure effect, and stores it in the RAM 733. Setting is performed (step S3806). For example, here, the special figure production start command represents the special figure variation production pattern set in step S3803, the combination of the special figure decoration design set in step S3804, or the notice production pattern set in step S3805. It can be a command. Then, the production supervision unit 703a performs a game history update process for updating the stored contents of the game history storage area 2000 (step S3807), and proceeds to step S3808.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether a special figure change stop command has been received (step S3808). If the special figure change stop command has not been received (step S3808: No), the special figure effect process is terminated. If the special figure change stop command has been received (step S3808: YES), the production mode changing process related to the production mode transition is performed (step S3809). Note that the processing of step S3809 is not necessary if the gaming machine does not have an effect mode. Then, a special figure effect end command for ending the special figure effect being performed is set in the RAM 733 (step S3810), and the special figure effect process is ended.

(Notification effect pattern setting process)
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the notice effect pattern setting process. In the notice effect pattern setting process, the effect supervising unit 703a first acquires the count value of the first effect random number counter set on the RAM 733 as the first effect random number (step S3901). In the present embodiment, the production control unit 703a acquires any one integer from 0 to 99 as the first production random number.

  Subsequently, the production supervising unit 703a determines whether the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot based on the analysis result of the special figure change start command (step S3902). If it is not a big hit (step S3902: No), here, if it is a loss, a lost time notice effect execution lottery table (described later) is set in the RAM 733 (step S3903).

  If it is a big hit (step S3902: Yes), the production control unit 703a determines whether the special mode flag is set to ON (step S3904). If the special mode flag is set to OFF (step S3904: No), a winning announcement effect execution lottery table (described later) is set in the RAM 733 (step S3905). If the special mode flag is set to ON (step S3904: Yes), a special notice effect execution lottery table (described later) is set in the RAM 733 (step S3906). Then, the effect supervising unit 703a performs a notice effect execution lottery using the acquired first effect random number and the set notice effect execution lottery table (step S3907). The type of the notice effect (whether no notice effect or SU notice effect or premier notice effect) is determined by the notice effect execution lottery.

  Subsequently, the production supervising unit 703a determines whether or not to perform the SU advance notice effect by the notice effect execution lottery is determined (step S3908). If it is determined to perform the SU notice effect (step S3908: Yes), the SU notice effect process (described later) is performed (step S3909), and the process proceeds to step S3910. In the SU notice effect process, the type of SU notice effect, the number of steps up, the contents of the effect at the upper limit step, and the like are determined. If it is not SU notice effect (step S3908: No), it will transfer to step S3910 as it is.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 703a sets a notice effect pattern of the notice effect to be performed this time from the notice effect pattern table YEt in the RAM 733 (step S3910), and ends the notice effect pattern setting process. In step S3909, the effect supervising unit 703a sets the notice effect pattern YEp1 in the RAM 733 in the case of no notice effect, and the notice effect pattern YEp23 in the premier notice effect. Further, in the case of the SU notice effect, the notice effect pattern corresponding to the processing result is selected based on the type of the SU notice effect determined in the SU notice effect process, the number of steps up, and the contents of the effect at the upper limit step. The notice effect pattern is specified from the table YEt and set in the RAM 733. For example, if the type of the SU notice effect is SU notice effect A and the number of step-ups is “1”, the effect supervising unit 703a sets the notice effect pattern YEp2 from the notice effect pattern table YEt.

(Example of notice effect execution lottery table)
Here, an example of the notice effect execution lottery table described above will be described. FIG. 40A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a lottery table for notice effect execution at the time of a loss. FIG. 40B is an explanatory diagram of an example of a winning announcement effect execution lottery table. FIG. 40C is an explanatory diagram of an example of the special notice effect execution lottery table.

  The notice effect execution lottery table is configured by associating a determination value that determines each selection probability with a type of the notice effect (no notice effect, SU notice effect, or premium notice effect). In the present embodiment, as an example, the determination value “0 to 69 (70 pieces)” is assigned to no notice effect in the lose notice notice effect execution lottery table 4010, and the decision value “70 to 99” is assigned to the SU notice effect. (30) "is assigned, and no judgment value is assigned to the premier notice effect.

  As described above, the effect supervising unit 703a acquires any one integer from 0 to 99 as the first effect random number. Then, in the notice effect execution lottery, the first effect random number obtained is compared with the determination value associated with the notice effect type in the notice effect execution lottery table, and the type of the notice effect having the matching determination value is compared. Judge that it was won. For this reason, in the notice effect execution lottery using the lost notice notice effect execution lottery table 4010, it is won without the notice effect with a probability of 70/100, and is elected with the probability of 30/100 to the SU notice effect. Will not win.

  In addition, in the winning notice effect execution lottery table 4020, a determination value “0 to 4 (5 pieces)” is assigned to no notice effect, and a decision value “5 to 89 (85 pieces)” is assigned to the SU notice effect. The determination value “90 to 99 (10 pieces)” is assigned to the premier notice effect. For this reason, in the notice effect execution lottery using the winning notice effect execution lottery table 4020, the winner is won with a probability of 5/100 without the notice effect, and the SU notice effect is won with a probability of 85/100. The chance to win the premiere notice.

  In the special notice effect execution lottery table 4030, a determination value “0 to 4 (5 pieces)” is assigned to no notice effect, and a decision value “5 to 49 (45 pieces)” is assigned to the SU notice effect. A determination value “50 to 99 (50 pieces)” is assigned to the premier notice effect. For this reason, in the notice effect execution lottery using the special notice effect execution lottery table 4030, it is won without a notice effect with a probability of 5/100, and is won with a probability of 45/100, with a probability of 50/100. Will win the premiere notice. Thus, in the special mode using the special notice effect execution lottery table 4030, the premier notice effect tends to appear more easily than in the case of using another notice effect execution lottery table.

  For example, it is assumed that the lost notice advancement effect execution lottery table 4010, the hit announcement effect execution lottery table 4020, and the special notice effect execution lottery table 4030 are stored in advance in the ROM 732 of the effect supervision unit 703a.

(SU notice effect processing)
FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the SU notice effect processing. In the SU notice effect processing, first, the effect supervising unit 703a acquires the count value of the second effect random number counter set on the RAM 733 as the second effect random number (step S4101). In the present embodiment, the effect supervising unit 703a acquires any one integer from 0 to 99 as the second effect random number.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether the lottery result of the big win lottery is a big hit based on the analysis result of the special figure change start command (step S4102). If it is not a big hit (step S4102: No), here, if it is a loss, a lose time SU notice type lottery table (described later) is set in the RAM 733 (step S4103). If it is a big hit (step S4102: Yes), a winning hour SU notice type lottery table (described later) is set in the RAM 733 (step S4104).

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 703a performs the SU notice type lottery using the acquired second effect random number and the set SU notice type lottery table (step S4105). The type of the SU notice effect (SU notice effect A, SU notice effect B, or SU notice effect C) is determined by the SU notice type lottery. Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 703a acquires the count value of the third effect random number counter set on the RAM 733 as the third effect random number (step S4106). In the present embodiment, the effect supervising unit 703a acquires any one integer from 0 to 99 as the third effect random number.

  Subsequently, the production supervising unit 703a determines whether the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot based on the analysis result of the special figure change start command (step S4107). If it is not a big hit (step S4107: No), if it is a loss here, a step-up number lottery table (described later) at the time of a loss is set in the RAM 733 (step S4108). If it is a big hit (step S4107: Yes), a winning step-up number lottery table (described later) is set in the RAM 733 (step S4109).

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 703a performs the step-up number lottery using the acquired third effect random number and the set step-up number lottery table (step S4110). The number of steps to be stepped up in the SU notice effect is determined by the step-up number lottery. Then, it is determined whether the lottery result of the step-up number lottery is the upper limit step (step S4111).

  For example, when the lottery result of the SU notice type lottery is the SU notice effect A, when the lottery result of the step-up number lottery becomes “3”, it is determined in step S4111 that it is the upper limit step. When the lottery result of the SU notice type lottery is the SU notice effect B, when the lottery result of the step-up number lottery is “4”, it is determined in step S4111 that it is the upper limit step. When the lottery result of the SU notice type lottery is the SU notice effect C, when the lottery result of the step-up number lottery is “5”, it is determined in step S4111 that it is the upper limit step. In cases other than the above, it is determined that the step is not the upper limit step. If it is not the upper limit step (step S4111: No), the SU notice effect processing is terminated.

  If it is the upper limit step (step S4111: Yes), the effect supervising unit 703a acquires the count value of the fourth effect random number counter set on the RAM 733 as the fourth effect random number (step S4112). In the present embodiment, the effect supervising unit 703a acquires any one integer from 0 to 99 as the fourth effect random number.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot based on the analysis result of the special figure change start command (step S4113). If it is not a big hit (step S4113: No), here, if it is a loss, a loss upper limit step content lottery table (described later) is set in the RAM 733 (step S4114). If it is a big hit (step S4113: Yes), a winning upper limit step content lottery table (described later) is set in the RAM 733 (step S4115). Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 703a performs the upper limit step content lottery using the acquired fourth effect random number and the set upper limit step content lottery table (step S4116), and ends the SU notice effect processing.

(Example of SU notice type lottery table)
Here, an example of the aforementioned SU notice type lottery table will be described. FIG. 42A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a lose time SU notice type lottery table. FIG. 42-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the winning SU notice type lottery table.

  The SU notice type lottery table is configured by associating the determination values defining the selection probabilities with the types of SU notice effects (SU notice effect A, SU notice effect B, and SU notice effect C). In the present embodiment, as an example, the determination value “0-49 (50 pieces)” is assigned to the SU notice effect A in the lose time SU notice type lottery table 4210, and the decision value “50” is assigned to the SU notice effect B. ˜79 (30 pieces) ”and the determination value“ 80 to 99 (20 pieces) ”is assigned to the SU notice effect C.

  As described above, the production control unit 703a acquires any one integer from 0 to 99 as the second production random number. Then, in the SU notice type lottery, the random number for the second effect obtained is compared with the determination value associated with the type of the SU notice effect in the SU notice type lottery table, and the SU notice effect having the matching determination value is compared. It is determined that the category has been won. For this reason, in the notice effect execution lottery using the SU notice type lottery table 4210 at the time of losing, the SU notice effect A is won with a probability of 50/100, the SU notice effect B is won with a probability of 30/100, and 20 / Win the SU notice effect C with a probability of 100.

  Further, in the hit SU notice type lottery table 4220, a determination value “0 to 19 (20 pieces)” is assigned to the SU notice effect A, and a decision value “20 to 49 (30 pieces)” is assigned to the SU notice effect B. And the determination value “50 to 99 (50 pieces)” is assigned to the SU notice effect C. For this reason, in the notice effect execution lottery using the winning SU notice type lottery table 4220, the SU notice effect A is won with a probability of 20/100, the SU notice effect B is won with a probability of 30/100, and 50 / Win the SU notice effect C with a probability of 100. That is, among the SU notice effects, the SU notice effect A that is easy to win at the time of losing and difficult to win at the time of the big hit is an SU notice effect with a low expectation for the big hit. Conversely, the SU notice effect C, which is difficult to win at the time of losing and easy to win at the time of a big hit, is a SU notice effect with a high degree of expectation for a big hit.

  For example, it is assumed that the lost time SU notice type lottery table 4210 and the winning time SU notice type lottery table 4220 are stored in advance in the ROM 732 of the production control unit 703a.

(Example of step-up number lottery table)
Next, an example of the step-up number lottery table described above will be described. FIG. 43-1 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a step-up number lottery table when losing. FIG. 43-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a winning step-up number lottery table.

  In the step-up number lottery tables 4310 and 4320, the number of step-ups that can be stepped up is determined for each type of SU notice effect (SU notice effect A, SU notice effect B, SU notice effect C). Each step-up number is associated with a determination value that defines each selection probability. As described above, the effect supervising unit 703a acquires any one integer from 0 to 99 as the third effect random number. Then, the acquired third effect random number is compared with the determination value associated with the step-up number in the step-up number lottery table, and it is determined that the step-up number having the matching determination value is won.

  Here, focusing on the selection probability of each step-up number at the time of losing and the time of jackpot for each type of SU notice effect, the larger the number of step-ups, the higher the selection probability at the time of jackpot and the lower the selection probability at the time of losing. It is supposed to be. Conversely, the smaller the number of step-ups, the higher the selection probability at the time of losing and the lower the selection probability at the time of the big hit. That is, in the SU notice effect, the higher the expectation to the jackpot is, the higher the step up.

  For example, it is assumed that the lost step-up number lottery table 4310 and the winning step-up number lottery table 4320 are stored in advance in the ROM 732 of the production control unit 703a.

(Example of upper limit step content lottery table)
Next, an example of the above-described upper limit step content lottery table will be described. FIG. 44A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a loss upper limit step content lottery table. FIG. 44-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the winning upper limit step content lottery table.

  In the upper limit step content lottery tables 4410 and 4420, the selection probabilities for the production contents in the upper limit step (full screen display character a, full screen display character b, full screen display character c, full screen display all cast) are set. It is configured by associating the determined determination values. As described above, the production control unit 703a acquires any one integer from 0 to 99 as the fourth production random number. Then, the acquired fourth effect random number and the determination value associated with each effect content in the upper limit step content lottery table are compared, and it is determined that the effect content having the matching determination value is won. Here, when the loss upper limit step content lottery table 4410 and the hit upper limit step content lottery table 4420 are compared, the determination value of the production content at the upper limit step is different, and the effect is produced with a different tendency between the lose time and the win time. Will be.

  Here, if attention is paid to the selection probability of the production contents of the upper limit step at the time of losing and the big hit, the full screen display all cast has a higher selection probability at the big hit and a lower selection probability at the time of losing. On the contrary, the full screen display character “a” at the upper limit step has a high selection probability at the time of losing and a low selection probability at the time of the big hit. For this reason, in the upper limit step of the SU notice effect, the expectation for the jackpot of the full screen display all cast is the highest, followed by the full screen display character c and the full screen display character b. And the expectation degree of the full-screen display character a is the lowest.

  For example, it is assumed that the loss upper limit step content lottery table 4410 and the hit upper limit step content lottery table 4420 are stored in advance in the ROM 732 of the production control unit 703a.

(Winning effect processing)
FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the process contents of the hit effect process. In the winning effect process, the effect supervising unit 703a first determines whether an opening command has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S4501). If the opening command has not been received (step S4501: NO), the process proceeds to step S4503. If the opening command has been received (step S4501: Yes), a winning effect start process for starting the winning effect is performed (step S4502).

  For example, in the winning effect start process, the effect managing unit 703a analyzes the received opening command and acquires information indicating the type of winning jackpot. Based on the acquired information, a winning effect pattern corresponding to the winning jackpot type is determined, and a winning effect start command for starting the winning effect is set in the RAM 733.

  Next, the production control unit 703a determines whether the opening is in progress (step S4503). For example, in step S4503, after having received the opening command, the production control unit 703a determines that the opening is in progress unless the first round progress command has been received. If it is not during opening (step S4503: No), it will transfer to step S4506.

  If it is during opening (step S4503: Yes), the production supervision unit 703a determines whether a predetermined operation has been received from the player using the production button 118 or the cross key 119 (step S4504). If the predetermined operation has not been received (step S4504: NO), the process proceeds to step S4506. If the predetermined operation has been received (step S4504: YES), the special mode flag is set to ON (step S4505).

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether a round progress command has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S4506). If a round progress command has not been received (step S4506: NO), the process proceeds to step S4508. If a round progress command has been received (step S4506: YES), a process during hit production is performed (step S4507).

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether an ending command has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S4508). If an ending command has not been received (step S4508: No), the winning effect process is terminated. If an ending command has been received (step S4508: Yes), a winning effect end process is performed (step S4509), an effect mode setting process (described later) is performed (step S4510), and the winning effect process ends.

(Direction mode setting process)
FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect mode setting process. In the effect mode setting process, the effect control unit 703a first performs effect mode reset processing for setting all effect mode flags to OFF and resetting the count values of all effect mode counters to “0” (step S4601).

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether the completed hit is the first jackpot (step S4602). If it is the first big hit (step S4602: Yes), the rush effect mode flag is set to ON (step S4603), and the count value Em1 of the rush effect mode counter is set to “100” (step S4604). The mode setting process ends. When the image / sound control unit 703b receives a command including information representing the rush effect mode from the effect supervising unit 703a, the image / sound control unit 703b causes the image display unit 104 to display a background image for the rush effect mode.

  If it is not the first jackpot (step S4602: No), it is determined whether the current jackpot is won in the auxiliary gaming state (step S4605). For example, as described above, the special figure change start command includes information indicating the gaming state. When the special figure change start command received most recently includes information indicating the auxiliary gaming state, the effect supervising unit 703a determines that the winning is made in the auxiliary gaming state. If it is won in the auxiliary game state (step S4605: Yes), the process proceeds to step S4603.

  If the jackpot is not won in the auxiliary gaming state (step S4605: No), the production control unit 703a sets the big chance production mode flag to ON (step S4606), and the count value Em2 of the big chance production mode counter is set to “ 30 "is set (step S4607), and the effect mode setting process is terminated. When the image / sound control unit 703b receives a command including information indicating that it is the large chance effect mode from the effect supervision unit 703a, the image / sound control unit 703b displays a background image for the large chance effect mode on the image display unit 104.

(Direction mode change process)
FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect mode change process. In the effect mode flag changing process, first, the effect managing unit 703a determines whether or not the rush effect mode flag is set to ON (step S4701). If the rush effect mode flag is set to ON (step S4701: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value Em1 of the rush effect mode counter is set as a new count value Em1 (step S4702). Then, it is determined whether the count value Em1 is “0” (step S4703). If the count value Em1 is not “0” (step S4703: No), the effect mode changing process is ended as it is.

  If the count value Em1 becomes “0” (step S4703: YES), the production supervision unit 703a sets the rush production mode flag to OFF (step S4704) and sets the normal production mode flag to ON (step S4705). . Next, “10000” is set to the count value Em4 of the normal effect mode counter (step S4706). Then, it is determined whether or not the special mode flag is set to ON (step S4707). If the special mode flag is set to ON (step S4707: Yes), the special mode flag is set to OFF (step S4708), and the effect mode change process is terminated. If the special mode flag is not set to ON (step S4707: No), the effect mode changing process is ended as it is.

  If the rush effect mode flag is set to OFF (step S4701: No), the effect supervision unit 703a determines whether the large chance effect mode flag is set to ON (step S4709). If the large chance effect mode flag is set to ON (step S4709: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value Em2 of the large chance effect mode counter is set as a new count value Em2 (step S4710). . Then, it is determined whether the count value Em2 becomes “0” (step S4711). If the count value Em2 is not “0” (step S4711: No), the effect mode changing process is ended as it is.

  If the count value Em2 becomes “0” (step S4711: Yes), the production supervision unit 703a sets the large chance production mode flag to OFF (step S4712), and sets the chance production mode flag to ON (step S4713). ). Then, “30” is set to the count value Em3 of the chance effect mode counter (step S4714), and the effect mode change process is terminated. When the image / sound control unit 703b receives a command including information indicating the chance effect mode from the effect supervising unit 703a, the image / sound control unit 703b causes the image display unit 104 to display a background image for the chance effect mode.

  If the large chance effect mode flag is set to OFF (step S4709: No), the effect supervision unit 703a determines whether the chance effect mode flag is set to ON (step S4715). If the chance effect mode flag is set to ON (step S4715: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value Em3 of the chance effect mode counter is set as a new count value Em3 (step S4716). Then, it is determined whether the count value Em3 has become “0” (step S4717). If the count value Em3 is not “0” (step S4717: No), the effect mode changing process is ended as it is. If the count value Em3 becomes “0” (step S4717: Yes), the chance effect mode flag is set to OFF (step S4718), and the process proceeds to step S4705.

  If the chance effect mode flag is set to OFF (step S4715: No), the effect supervising unit 703a determines that the effect mode is normal effect mode and subtracts “1” from the count value Em4 of the normal effect mode counter. Is set as a new count value Em4 (step S4719). Then, it is determined whether the count value Em4 is “0” (step S4720). If the count value Em4 is not “0” (step S4720: No), the effect mode changing process is ended as it is. If the count value Em4 becomes “0” (step S4720: Yes), “10000” is set to the count value Em4 again (step S4721), and the effect mode changing process is terminated. When the image / sound control unit 703b receives a command including information indicating the normal production mode from the production control unit 703a, the image / audio control unit 703b causes the image display unit 104 to display a background image for the normal production mode.

(Pachilog game start processing)
FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the process contents of the pachilog game start process. In the pachilog game start process, first, the effect supervising unit 703a determines whether a pachilog game start request has been received (step S4801). If the pachilog game start request has not been received (step S4801: No), the pachilog game start process is terminated. If a pachilog game start request is received (step S4801: YES), it is determined whether the user is a new user (step S4802). For example, the production control unit 703a displays a display screen for confirming whether or not the user is a new user on the image display unit 104, and determines whether the user is a new user according to an operation received from the player when the display screen is displayed. judge. If it is not a new user (step S4802: No), the process proceeds to step S4805.

  If the user is a new user (step S4802: YES), the production control unit 703a generates a QR code for accessing a Web page (for example, a Web page on the server 320) for performing user registration for playing the pachilog game (step S4802). S4803). Then, a QR code display instruction for displaying the QR code on the image display unit 104 is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 703b (step S4804). The player can perform user registration by reading the QR code into the terminal 310 and accessing the web page.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a transmits a password input screen display instruction for displaying the password input screen to the image / sound control unit 703b (step S4805). Then, it is determined whether or not a password input is accepted on the password input screen (step S4806). The process waits while the password input screen is displayed until the password input is accepted (step S4806: No loop). If the input of a password is received (step S4806: Yes), the pachylog game start authentication process which determines whether the input password is correct will be performed (step S4807).

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a clears the stored contents of the game history storage area 2000 (for example, resets each value to “0”) (step S4808). Then, the pachilog game flag is set to ON (step S4809), and a pachilog game start notification display instruction for notifying the player that the pachilog game is started is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 703b (step S4810). Then, the pachilog game start process is terminated.

(Pachilog game end processing)
FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the contents of the pachilog game end process. In the pachilog game end process, first, the effect supervising unit 703a determines whether the pachilog game flag is set to ON (step S4901). If the pachilog game flag is set to OFF (step S4901: No), the pachilog game end process is terminated as it is.

  If the pachilog game flag is set to ON (step S4901: YES), the production supervision unit 703a determines whether a game end operation has been received (step S4902). If the end operation has not been received (step S4902: No), the pachilog game end processing is ended as it is.

  When the end operation is accepted (step S4902: Yes), these servers 320 are based on the terminal unique information acquired by the password input at the time of starting the pachilog game, the game history information based on the stored contents of the game history storage area 2000, and the like. (Step S4903), and a QR code display instruction for displaying the QR code on the image display unit 104 is transmitted to the image / audio control unit 703b (step S4904). Then, the pachilog game flag is set to OFF (step S4905), and the pachilog game end process is terminated.

(3. Processing performed by the server)
Next, processing that the server 320 of the gaming system 300 performs to generate a password for a pachilog game will be described. FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the processing content of the start information generation processing. For example, the server 320 executes the start information generation process at a predetermined cycle from the time of activation. In the start information generation process, first, the server 320 determines whether there is an access from the terminal 310 (step S5001). If the terminal 310 is not accessed (step S5001: No), the current start information generation process is terminated.

  If there is an access from the terminal 310 (step S5001: Yes), the server 320 acquires terminal-specific information of the accessed terminal 310 (step S5002). Subsequently, the server 320 refers to the database DB (step S5003), and determines whether the terminal specific information acquired in step S5002 is new terminal specific information (step S5004). Here, it is determined whether the terminal specific information acquired in step S5002 has been registered in the database DB. If it has not been registered in the database DB, it is determined that the terminal specific information is new terminal specific information. If it is not new terminal specific information (step S5004: No), that is, if it is terminal specific information already registered in the database DB, the process proceeds to step S5006.

  If it is new terminal specific information (step S5004: Yes), in order to memorize | store game history information for every terminal specific information, the server 320 registers this new terminal specific information in database DB (step S5005). Subsequently, the server 320 acquires the game history information corresponding to the terminal specific information acquired in step S5002 from the database DB, and acquires the current date and time information from the time measuring means provided for the time provided in the server 320 (step S5006).

  Then, the server 320 generates a password for generating a password (step S5007). At the time of generating this password, the server 320 generates a password representing the terminal unique information acquired in step S5005 and the game history information corresponding to this terminal unique information in the database DB. Then, a password transmission process for transmitting the generated character data representing the password to the terminal 310 that has accessed is performed (step S5008), and the start information generation process is terminated.

(QR authentication process)
Next, a QR authentication process performed by the server 320 of the gaming system 300 to update the game history information stored in the database DB will be described. FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the contents of the QR authentication process. For example, the server 320 executes this QR authentication process at a predetermined cycle from the time of activation. In the QR authentication process, first, the server 320 determines whether there is an access from the terminal 310 (step S5101). If there is no access from the terminal 310 (step S5101: No), the current QR authentication process is terminated.

  If there is an access from the terminal 310 (step S5101: Yes), the server 320 acquires the terminal specific information of the accessed terminal 310 as the first terminal specific information (step S5102). Subsequently, the server 320 determines whether the access in step S5101 is an access from a QR code (step S5103). For example, the server 320 determines whether or not QR code information (for example, game history information) is received from the terminal 310. If the access is not from a QR code (step S5103: No), the current QR authentication process is terminated.

  Subsequently, if the access is from a QR code (step S5103: Yes), the server 320 acquires terminal specific information (second terminal specific information) and game history information included in the QR code information transmitted by the terminal 310. (Step S5104). Then, it is determined whether or not the first terminal unique information acquired in step S5102 matches the second terminal unique information acquired in step S5104 (step S5105).

  If the first terminal unique information and the second terminal unique information match (step S5105: Yes), the server 320 updates the database DB with the game history information included in the received QR code information (step S5106). Update success data indicating that the game history information has been successfully updated is transmitted to the terminal 310 (step S5107), and the QR authentication process is terminated. If the first terminal unique information and the second terminal unique information do not match (step S5105: No), update failure data for notifying an error is transmitted to the terminal 310 (step S5108), and the QR authentication process is terminated. To do.

(Specific display examples using gaming machines)
(Example of SU notice effect display)
Next, a specific display example by the gaming machine 100 will be described. First, a display example of the gaming machine 100 in the SU notice effect will be described. FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating a display example of the SU notice effect by the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 52 (a), at the first step of the SU notice effect A, the gaming machine 100 displays an effect image in which a male character (eg, character a) looks out from the entrance of the house.

  When the second step of the SU notice effect A is developed, as shown in FIG. 52 (b), the gaming machine 100 responds to the fact that a female character (eg, character b) crosses in front of the male character's house. An effect image in which the male character jumped out of the house is displayed. If it develops to the 3rd step of SU notice effect A, as shown in Drawing 52 (c), gaming machine 100 will display the effect image which a male character speaks to a female character. As described above, since the SU notice effect A is an SU notice effect with the upper limit step set to “3”, the gaming machine 100 displays the effect image of the third step of the SU notice effect A on the full screen.

  FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) illustrating a display example of the SU notice effect by the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 53, the example of a display in SU notice effect B is shown. As shown in FIG. 53 (a), at the first step of the SU notice effect B, the gaming machine 100 displays an effect image in which a male character (eg, character a) says a line such as “It's boring”. . When the second step of the SU notice effect B is developed, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), the gaming machine 100 displays an effect image in which the male character is surprised by the words “That ?!”.

  When the third step of the SU notice effect B is developed, as shown in FIG. 53 (c), the gaming machine 100 notices that there is a female character who is acquainted with a male character far away, and “the child who is there is a child b. "!!" is displayed with a production image saying the delighted dialogue. When the fourth step of the SU notice effect B is developed, as shown in FIG. 53 (d), the gaming machine 100 has a feeling of “I've got it!” Because the male character calls out to the child A. An effect image showing the dialogue to be displayed is displayed. As described above, since the SU notice effect B is the SU notice effect with the upper limit step set to “4”, the gaming machine 100 displays the effect image of the fourth step of the SU notice effect B in full screen.

  FIG. 54 is an explanatory diagram (part 3) illustrating a display example of the SU notice effect by the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 54 shows a display example in the SU notice effect C. As shown in FIG. 54 (a), in the first step of the SU notice effect C, the gaming machine 100 displays an effect image in which there is a male character looking around around the heart-shaped window. When the second step of the SU notice effect C is developed, as shown in FIG. 54B, the gaming machine 100 displays an effect image in which a male character having a surprised expression is present in a heart-shaped window.

  When the third step of the SU notice effect C is developed, as shown in FIG. 54 (c), the gaming machine 100 is a man whose face becomes a heart by finding a female character in a heart-shaped window. An effect image with a character is displayed. When the fourth step of the SU notice effect C is developed, as shown in FIG. 54D, the gaming machine 100 displays an effect image in which a female character is present in a heart-shaped window. When the fifth step of the SU notice effect C is developed, as shown in FIG. 54 (e), the gaming machine 100 displays an effect image in which the female character is raised. As described above, since the SU notice effect C is the SU notice effect with the upper limit step set to “5”, the gaming machine 100 displays the effect image of the fifth step of the SU notice effect C on the full screen.

(Premier notice effect display example)
Next, a display example of the gaming machine 100 in the premier notice effect will be described. FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a premier notice effect by the gaming machine of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 55, the gaming machine 100 displays a special character (a raccoon character in the example of FIG. 55) that is different from the male character and female character described above, for example, in a premier notice effect. For example, this character does not appear except during the premiere notice effect. Thereby, the gaming machine 100 can intuitively suggest to the player that it is a premier notice effect.

(Display example of pachilog game)
Next, a display example of the gaming machine 100 related to the pachilog game will be described. FIG. 56 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the top menu display screen by the gaming machine of the present embodiment. For example, the gaming machine 100 displays the top menu display screen shown in FIG. 56 when the effect button 118 is pressed while waiting for a customer.

  On the top menu display screen, “(1) View today's game history”, “(2) Pachilog game start”, and “(3) Game end” are displayed as items. When the upper button of the cross key 119 is pressed, the gaming machine 100 moves the cursor C one frame and displays it. When the lower button of the cross key 119 is pressed, the game machine 100 moves the cursor C one frame and displays it. . When the player places the cursor C on the desired item and presses the effect button 118, the gaming machine 100 can accept item selection by the player.

  FIG. 57 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a game history display screen by the gaming machine of the present embodiment. For example, the gaming machine 100 displays the game history display screen shown in FIG. 57 when the item “(1) View today's game history” is selected by the player on the top menu display screen shown in FIG. On the game history display screen, the storage contents of the game history storage area 2000 when instructed to display the game history display screen are displayed. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the number of fluctuations, the number of jackpots, and the number of executions of the premiere notice effect are displayed. Thereby, the player can know the number of times in the current game. As described with reference to FIG. 4, the server 320 transmits game history image data to the terminal 310 when accessed from the terminal 310. The terminal 310 may display a game history display screen as shown in FIG. 57 on the display screen of the terminal 310 based on the game history image data. As a result, the player can check the game history at an arbitrary place and at an arbitrary timing, and the convenience of the player can be improved.

  FIG. 58 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a pachilog game display screen by the gaming machine of the present embodiment. For example, the gaming machine 100 displays the pachilog game display screen shown in FIG. 58 when the item “(2) pachilog game start” is selected by the player on the top menu display screen shown in FIG. On the pachilog game display screen, “(1) New user” and “(2) User registered” are displayed as items. When the upper button of the cross key 119 is pressed, the gaming machine 100 moves the cursor C one frame and displays it. When the lower button of the cross key 119 is pressed, the game machine 100 moves the cursor C one frame and displays it. . When the player places the cursor C on the desired item and presses the effect button 118, the gaming machine 100 can accept item selection by the player.

  FIG. 59 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a display screen for new users by the gaming machine of the present embodiment. For example, the gaming machine 100 displays the display screen for new users shown in FIG. 59 when the item “(1) New user” is selected by the player on the pachilog game display screen shown in FIG. On the display screen for new users, a QR code for accessing a user registration Web page is displayed. The player can access the user registration Web page by reading this QR code with the terminal 310 and perform user registration. When user registration is performed, a password is issued. The player can play the pachilog game by inputting this password on the password input display screen shown in FIG.

  FIG. 60 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a password input display screen by the gaming machine of the present embodiment. For example, the gaming machine 100 displays the password input display screen shown in FIG. 60 when the item “(2) User registered” is selected by the player on the pachilog game display screen shown in FIG. A software keyboard KB and a cursor C are displayed on the password input display screen. When the up button of the cross key 119 is pressed, the gaming machine 100 moves the cursor C up one level and displays it in the software keyboard KB. Similarly, when the down button of the cross key 119 is pressed, the cursor C is moved down one step in the software keyboard KB and displayed. If the left / right button of the cross key 119 is pressed, the cursor C is moved and displayed in the direction of the pressed button. The player can select this character by placing the cursor C on the desired character (alphabet in the example of FIG. 60) and pressing the effect button 118. For example, the gaming machine 100 can accept an input of a password by accepting a plurality of character selections.

  FIG. 61 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a game end confirmation display screen by the gaming machine of the present embodiment. For example, the gaming machine 100 displays the game end confirmation display screen shown in FIG. 61 when the item “(3) Game end” is selected by the player on the top menu display screen shown in FIG. On the game end confirmation display screen, “(1) Yes” and “(2) No” are displayed as items. When the upper button of the cross key 119 is pressed, the gaming machine 100 moves the cursor C one frame and displays it. When the lower button of the cross key 119 is pressed, the game machine 100 moves the cursor C one frame and displays it. . When the player places the cursor C on the desired item and presses the effect button 118, the gaming machine 100 can accept item selection by the player. If “(1) Yes” is selected by the player, the gaming machine 100 accepts this as a game end operation.

  FIG. 62 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a game end display screen by the gaming machine of the present embodiment. For example, the gaming machine 100 displays the game end display screen shown in FIG. 62 when the item “(1) Yes” is selected by the player on the game end confirmation display screen shown in FIG. On the game end display screen, a QR code for accessing the pachilog dedicated web page for the player is displayed. By reading this QR code with the terminal 310, the player can access the pachilog dedicated web page for the player and check his / her own game history and the like.

  As described above, the gaming machine 100 is temporarily set to a special mode having a high appearance rate of a specific effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can easily make the premier notice effect appear temporarily, so that the chance that the player can experience the premier notice effect can be increased, and the player can entertain the premier notice effect. Further, the gaming machine 100 is normally set in a non-special mode with a low appearance rate of specific effects, so that the player can usually give the player an impression that “premier notice effect = rare effect”. For this reason, even if the gaming machine 100 increases the appearance rate of the premier notice effect in the special mode and frequently generates the premier notice effect, the game machine 100 can give the player great joy each time.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 outputs the execution history (for example, the number of executions) of the premier notice effect. Thereby, the gaming machine 100 can make the player reconfirm that the premier notice effect has been experienced not only when the premier notice effect is executed but also when the execution history is output (for example, at the end of the game). For this reason, the gaming machine 100 can give the player a sense of accomplishment such as reminding the player that the premiere notice effect is being executed or giving the premier notice effect when the execution history is output. In particular, the gaming machine 100 can give a great sense of accomplishment to a player who has executed a plurality of premier notice effects such as “Did you close the premier notice effects today?”. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can give the player multiple joys or give a sense of accomplishment through the premier notice effect, so that the effect of the premier notice effect can be further enhanced and the player can be enjoyed. Can do.

  Further, the gaming machine 100 is configured to collectively output the execution history of the premier notice effect in the special mode and the execution history of the premier notice effect in the non-special mode. Specifically, for example, the gaming machine 100 outputs a value obtained by adding the number of executions of the premier notice effect in the special mode and the number of executions of the premier notice effect in the non-special mode. If the number of executions in the special mode and the number of executions in the non-special mode are output separately, the pleasure given to the player is small, such as "I was able to draw the premier notice effect but it was not unusual because it was in the special mode" It can be a thing. In that respect, the gaming machine 100 outputs a value obtained by adding the number of executions in the special mode and the number of executions in the non-special mode, and indicates whether the premier notice effect was executed in the special mode or the non-special mode. Since it is not clearly shown to the player, it can also make the player think that “the premier notice effect may have been closed even in the non-special mode where the appearance rate of the premier notice effect is low”, and can give the player joy. .

  In addition, since the pre-announcement effect is an effect in which the earned points can be obtained in the pachilog game, the gaming machine 100 can cause the player to obtain the earned points by outputting the execution history of the premier notice effect. Thereby, the gaming machine 100 can give the player a joy that the points earned in the pachilog game can be acquired in addition to the joy at the time of executing the premiere notice effect and the sense of achievement at the end of the game after the premiere notice effect is executed. . Therefore, the gaming machine 100 can give the player even more joy.

  Further, in the gaming machine 100, the effect mode is an external mode that clearly indicates the current effect mode to the player by a background image or the like, but the special mode is an internal mode that is not clearly indicated to the player. For example, if the background image for the special mode is displayed in the special mode, the player can be prepared with the intention that “the premier notice effect will come out” when the background image for the special mode is displayed. In this case, even if the premiere notice effect is performed, the surprise and joy given to the player will be small. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 is an internal mode in which the special mode is not specified to the player, so that the player is surprised without preparing the mind as described above, and the player is greatly surprised when the premiere notice effect is executed. You can also entertain and entertain.

  Further, the gaming machine 100 is shifted to the special mode when a predetermined operation is performed by the player. Thereby, the gaming machine 100 can prompt the player who wants to see the premier notice effect. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can increase the player's awareness of participation in the game and make the player more enjoyable. In addition, in order to enter a special mode in which the gaming machine 100 continues over a plurality of symbol variations when an operation is accepted, the period during which the player's operation is affected is increased, and the player's operation is further increased. It is possible to encourage the player to enjoy the game by increasing the player's awareness of participation in the game.

  In addition, if it is too easy to acquire a privilege in the gaming system 300, a player will quickly acquire a privilege and lose interest in acquiring the privilege. On the other hand, if it is too difficult to obtain a privilege, some players lose their motivation for the privilege acquisition on the way (before the privilege is acquired). In such a case, a continuous game on the gaming machine 100 cannot be expected. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 sets a special mode based on an operation from the player, so that the player can challenge the privilege acquisition with a desired difficulty level. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 can maintain the player's interest and motivation for the privilege acquisition, can promote the player's continuous game, and can enjoy the game for a long time on the gaming machine 100.

  The gaming machine 100 is returned to the normal performance mode and reset to the non-special mode when the auxiliary gaming state or the high probability gaming state is terminated. Thereby, the gaming machine 100 can be reset to the non-special mode at the so-called “stop time”. For this reason, the gaming machine 100 can give the same fun as the previous player to the player who will play next on the gaming machine 100.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine 100 is configured to accept an operation for shifting to the special mode during the opening of the jackpot start. During the jackpot, the player has operations such as a game ball launching operation and replacement of a receiving tray for the paid-out prize ball, and the player may be busy. Therefore, in the gaming machine 100, by accepting an operation from the player during an opening or the like where the above-described work is unlikely to occur, the operation can be facilitated and the player's operation can be further promoted. In particular, when the jackpot is installed so that the opening time of the jackpot 109 in the second half round of the jackpot (the fifth round and thereafter in this embodiment) is short as in the second jackpot of the present embodiment In some cases, the jackpot end time may be difficult for the player to understand. In such a case, it is more preferable that the gaming machine 100 accepts an operation for shifting to the special mode with a jackpot opening.

  In the present embodiment, the special mode is a mode in which the appearance rate of the premier notice effect is increased. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the gaming machine 100, in the non-special mode, the player can acquire “1P” acquisition points for each change, and in the special mode, the player can acquire “2P” acquisition points for each change. You may do it. In this way, the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100 can arbitrarily determine the benefits that the player can enjoy in the special mode, such as the special mode being the premier notice effect frequent occurrence mode or the earning point doubling mode. In addition, the pre-announcement effect in the non-special mode with a low appearance rate allows the player to acquire “10P” points each time. Alternatively, the player may be allowed to acquire “5P” acquisition points. As a result, the gaming machine 100 gives the player who made the premier notice effect appear in the non-special mode with a low appearance rate more than the player who made the premier notice effect appear in the special mode, and the premier notice effect appears. The player can be given a privilege that matches the difficulty level.

  In the present embodiment, the special mode is set when a predetermined operation is performed at the opening, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a predetermined operation is performed at the opening, the gaming machine 100 may further determine whether or not a pachilog game is being performed, and if the pachilog game is being performed, the special mode may be set. Thus, the gaming machine 100 can add a pachilog user to one of the setting conditions for the special mode, making the pachilog user more advantageous than the non-pachilog user, Can raise awareness of participation.

  Note that in the case of shifting to the special mode when a condition that allows the player to be satisfied is satisfied, the gaming machine 100 may notify the player of this condition at a predetermined timing. FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing the processing content of the special mode setting condition notification processing. For example, the specialization setting unit 703a of the gaming machine 100 executes the special mode setting condition notification process at a predetermined cycle (for example, every 4 ms) during the activation.

  In the special mode setting condition notification process, first, the production control unit 703a determines whether the pachilog game flag is set to ON (step S6301). If the pachilog game flag is set to OFF (step S6301: No), the special mode setting condition notification process is terminated as it is. If the pachilog game flag is set to ON (step S6301: Yes), it is determined whether the special mode flag is set to ON (step S6302). If the special mode flag is set to ON (step S6302: Yes), the special mode setting condition notification process is terminated.

  If the special mode flag is set to OFF (step S6302: No), the production control unit 703a determines whether the predetermined timing has come (step S6303). For example, here, the production control unit 703a determines the predetermined timing when the number of changes reaches a predetermined number (for example, 1000). Further, when the current time measured by the RTC 734 reaches a predetermined time, it may be determined as a predetermined timing. Furthermore, it may be determined as a predetermined timing when a predetermined round is a big hit, and the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100 can arbitrarily determine the timing for notifying the conditions for setting the special mode.

  If it is determined in step S6303 that the timing is predetermined (step S6303: Yes), the production control unit 703a sets a notification command for notifying the condition for setting the special mode in the RAM 733 (step S6304). The setting condition notification process is terminated. If the predetermined timing is not reached (step S6303: NO), the special mode setting condition notification process is terminated as it is.

(Example of special mode setting condition notification)
FIG. 64 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of special mode setting condition notification by the gaming machine of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 64, the special mode setting condition notification by the gaming machine 100 is performed, for example, by displaying, on the image display unit 104, a telop 6400 made up of a character string representing the special mode setting condition. By notifying in this way, the gaming machine 100 allows the player to set the special mode setting condition without interrupting any effect during execution such as the special drawing effect (in the illustrated example, the fluctuation of the special figure decoration symbols Z1 to Z3). Can be announced. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can notify the player of the special mode setting conditions while enjoying the performance being executed.

  Further, in the gaming machine 100, when the jackpot is won, regardless of the type of the jackpot, the premier notice effect can appear, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, it may be possible to appear only at a specific jackpot (the first jackpot in the present embodiment) in which the amount of profit that gives the player a premier notice effect is the largest. For example, the gaming machine 100 can realize this by using different notice effect execution lottery tables for the first big win and the second big win and the third big win. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can suppress the opportunity for the premiere notice effect to appear and make the premier notice effect even more special, and the joy and sense of accomplishment given to the player when the premier notice effect is executed is further increased. can do.

  In addition, when the gaming machine 100 reaches the upper limit step, the gaming machine 100 suggests to the player that the upper limit step has been reached due to the effect mode (the display mode in this embodiment). As described above, the SU notice effect is determined such that the greater the number of step-ups, the higher the degree of expectation for the jackpot. By suggesting whether or not the gaming machine 100 has reached the upper limit step, the gaming machine 100 can indicate to the player that this SU notice effect has been developed to the step with the highest expectation, and knows that the upper limit step has been reached. Can greatly increase the player's expectation.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 provides a plurality of types of SU notice effects with different upper limit steps such as 3 steps for the SU notice effect A, 4 steps for the SU notice effect B, and 5 steps for the SU notice effect C. Enabled to run. Thereby, the gaming machine 100 can give each player the enjoyment corresponding to each SU notice effect by giving the individuality to each SU notice effect by changing the upper limit step for each SU notice effect.

  In addition, the game machine 100 makes it easy for the player to intuitively understand whether or not the upper limit step has been reached, so that the production producer does not receive a restriction that the upper limit step is made constant, so that a plurality of types of SU notices are provided. Since it is possible to create an effect, it is possible to reduce the effort and labor of producing the SU notice effect. Furthermore, since the gaming machine 100 can end the SU notice effect at an appropriate step in accordance with each SU notice effect, the game machine 100 can provide a highly interesting SU notice effect without giving the player a sense of incongruity. You can entertain the player.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode suggests that the upper limit step has been reached, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine 100 can share any upper limit step BGM in each SU notice effect, or can turn on a predetermined lamp when the upper limit step is reached. By suggesting by the method, the same effect as this embodiment can be obtained.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to entertain a player with the specific effect by appropriately performing the specific effect, and to enhance the interest of the game.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Game machine 701 Main control part 703 Production control part 703a Production control part 703b Image / sound control part 703c Lamp control part

Claims (2)

It is a gaming machine that produces an effect when it is determined whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player by establishing a start condition and the design for indicating the determination result of the determination is changed,
If a predetermined condition is satisfied when the symbol is not changed, a specific effect of a plurality of effects is executed with a second probability higher than the first probability from a first mode for executing the specific effect with a first probability. Setting means for switching to the second mode for setting,
Production means for executing the specific production with a probability corresponding to the mode set by the setting means;
When a predetermined start condition different from the predetermined condition is satisfied, a storage unit that stores an execution history of the specific effect according to the execution of the specific effect by the effect unit;
An output means for outputting the execution history stored by the storage means when a predetermined end condition is satisfied;
With
The setting means includes
It is determined whether or not the predetermined start condition is satisfied, and the second mode can be set on the condition that it is determined that the predetermined start condition is satisfied ,
When the second mode is set, the second mode is maintained until the symbol is changed a plurality of times . It is a gaming machine that produces an effect when it is determined whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player by establishing a start condition and the design for indicating the determination result of the determination is changed,
If a predetermined condition is satisfied when the symbol is not changed, a specific effect of a plurality of effects is executed with a second probability higher than the first probability from a first mode for executing the specific effect with a first probability. Setting means for switching to the second mode for setting,
Production means for executing the specific production with a probability corresponding to the mode set by the setting means;
When a predetermined start condition different from the predetermined condition is satisfied, a storage unit that stores an execution history of the specific effect according to the execution of the specific effect by the effect unit;
An output means for outputting the execution history stored by the storage means when a predetermined end condition is satisfied;
With
The setting means includes
It is determined whether or not the predetermined start condition is satisfied, and the second mode can be set on the condition that it is determined that the predetermined start condition is satisfied,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific effect is an effect that has a lower probability of being executed than the other effects in the first mode.

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