JP5770526B2 - Gaming system and privilege granting device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention provides a gaming machine that outputs predetermined information including unique identification information, and a privilege granting device that performs processing for granting a predetermined privilege to a player based on the predetermined information output by the gaming machine. The present invention relates to a gaming system provided. Moreover, this invention relates to the privilege provision apparatus with which the system for games is provided.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result in the variable display device, the game state (game There is a machine configured to give a predetermined game value to a player (specifically, a state in which a gaming machine is controlled).

  The game value is the right that the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes advantageous for a player who is easy to win, and the right for becoming advantageous for a player. In other words, or a condition for winning a prize ball is easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of special symbols (identification information) that is started in the variable display device based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. If this happens, a “big hit” will occur. Note that the derivation display is to stop and display a symbol (excluding stop before so-called re-variation). When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. A game in a round may be referred to as a round game.

  A gaming system is configured using such a pachinko gaming machine and a privilege granting server arranged on a communication network such as the Internet, and a predetermined privilege is granted to a player ( Patent Document 1). For example, in the gaming system described in Patent Document 1, the pachinko gaming machine generates and displays a two-dimensional code unique to the gaming machine based on information indicating the gaming state and the machine information, and the server performs access The privilege data corresponding to the information indicating the gaming state and the stand information included in the two-dimensional code is selected and transmitted to the access source mobile phone or the like. Further, in Patent Document 1, the server monitors access by the same player-specific code, allows the acquisition of the privilege only at the first access, and treats the privilege as already distributed for the second and subsequent accesses, It states that the benefits cannot be obtained.

JP2011-10894A (paragraphs 0076-0080, 0174-0180, FIG. 24)

  In the gaming system described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game to some extent by allowing a privilege to be obtained by accessing the server using the two-dimensional code displayed on the pachinko gaming machine. . However, only the privilege according to the game stand is given, and the privilege which can be acquired is not surprising. Therefore, by making it possible to obtain the benefits of different privilege type groups (for example, images and music) according to the information specified by the two-dimensional code, by making a difference in the benefits that can be obtained, It would be desirable to be able to improve.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a difference in benefits that can be acquired by making it possible to acquire benefits of different privilege type groups when a predetermined privilege is given to a player, thereby improving the interest of the game. It is an object to provide a gaming system and a privilege granting device that can be used.

(Means 1) The gaming system according to the present invention outputs predetermined information (for example, a two-dimensional code (QR code)) including unique identification information (for example, table ID) (for example, for effect control of the pachinko gaming machine 1) Based on the gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs steps S880I, S880K, and S880M in the microcomputer 100 and given information output by the gaming machine, a predetermined privilege is given to the player A privilege granting device (for example, a privilege granting server 300) that performs processing to be performed, wherein the privilege granting device is a predetermined information input means for inputting predetermined information (for example, a QR provided in the privilege granting server 300). When receiving the code receiving means 302) and the predetermined information, the privilege information is based on the unique identification information included in the predetermined information. Privilege type selection means (for example, a part for executing step S521 in the privilege grant server 300) for selecting a privilege type group (for example, image content or music content) grouped according to the type of the game, and a game Privilege information selection means for selecting any of a plurality of privilege information (for example, image content or music content) included in one privilege type group selected by the privilege type selection means as a predetermined privilege to be given to a person (For example, the part that executes steps S523 to S534, S536 to S547, S553 to S564, and S566 to S577 in the privilege grant server 300), and the privilege type selection means provides benefits at different rates according to the unique identification information. A type group is selected (for example, the privilege granting server 300 selects a step group). When the answer is Y in step S521, the process proceeds to the process after step S522A and the image content is always selected, and when it is N in step S521, the process proceeds to the process after step S552A and the music content is always selected, or a random number is used. A lottery process is performed, and image content may be selected at a high rate when Y in step S521, and music content may be selected at a high rate when N in step S521. With such a configuration, it is possible to vary the privilege type group of the privilege information that can be acquired according to the unique identification information included in the predetermined information, and to improve the interest in the game by providing a difference in the privilege that can be acquired Can be made.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the privilege granting apparatus includes an upper limit number setting means (for example, a part for executing steps S515 and S516 in the privilege granting server 300) for setting an upper limit number to which privilege information can be given. The setting means sets a different upper limit number depending on the privilege type group (for example, the privilege granting server 300 sets a first predetermined number (for example, 100) to the image remaining number counter in step S515 and music in step S516. A second predetermined number (for example, 50) may be set in the remaining number counter). According to such a configuration, by setting an upper limit for each privilege type group, it is possible to prompt the player to visit the amusement store in order to obtain privilege information as soon as possible, and to improve the operating rate of the amusement store. You can expect.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the privilege granting apparatus sets an upper limit number setting means for setting an upper limit number to which privilege information can be imparted (for example, a part that executes steps S515 and S516 in the privilege grant server 300), Based on the upper limit number set by the upper limit number setting means, the remaining number determination means for determining the remaining number to which privilege information can be given (for example, the part that executes steps S591, S592 in the privilege grant server 300), and the remaining number Based on the determination result by the determination means, it includes remaining number notification control means (for example, a part for executing steps S593 and 594 in the privilege grant server 300) for performing control for notifying the remaining number to which privilege information can be given. It may be configured. According to such a configuration, since the remaining number of privilege information can be grasped, it is possible to prompt the player to take advantage of the privilege information according to the remaining number, and the player has an opportunity to receive disadvantages. Can be reduced.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the privilege granting device selects information indicating the player to whom the privilege information is given (for example, selection of past image content associated with the terminal ID shown in FIG. 50). A player storage means (for example, a player database 307 shown in FIG. 39) for storing the result) and re-assignment of benefit information to a player who has already been given benefit information based on the information stored in the player storage means. Bonus granting prohibition means (for example, the bonus granting server 300 repeatedly executes steps S547 and S577 when Y in steps S548 and S578, and selects image content and music content that overlap with past selection results. For example, control so as not to be performed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from acquiring the same privilege information repeatedly, and to prevent the privilege information from being monopolized by the same player.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the gaming machine is based on the establishment of the first predetermined condition (for example, occurrence of five consecutive probability variation big hits, occurrence of three consecutive probability variation big hits). First predetermined information (for example, two-dimensional code corresponding to rank A and two-dimensional code corresponding to rank B) is output (for example, the production control microcomputer 100 executes steps S880K and S880M). Based on the establishment of a predetermined condition of 2 (for example, occurrence of a probable big hit for 10 consecutive times or more, occurrence of a probable big hit for 5 consecutive times) (for example, a two-dimensional code corresponding to S rank, A rank (E.g., the production control microcomputer 100 executes steps S880I and S880K), and the privilege granting device outputs a predetermined event. Event setting means for setting an event state based on establishment of the event occurrence condition (for example, the current date and time has become a specific event date determined in advance) (for example, the part for executing S501 in the privilege grant server 300) And a plurality of privilege group data (for example, an image content selection table shown in FIG. 46. A music content selection table shown in FIG. 48) in which a plurality of types of privilege information (for example, image content and music content) having different appearance rates are grouped. Table) and privilege group selection means for selecting one privilege group data from a plurality of privilege group data (for example, steps S524, S526, S528, S537, S539, S541, S554, S556 in the privilege grant server 300). S558, S567, S569, S5 The privilege information selection unit selects one privilege information from the privilege information included in the privilege group data selected by the privilege group selection unit (for example, a step in the privilege grant server 300) The portion that executes S534, S547, S564, and S577), the benefit group selection means corresponds to the first predetermined information when the first predetermined information is output by the gaming machine when the event state is not set When privilege group data is selected (for example, the privilege granting server 300 executes steps S526, S528, S556, and S558 when the answer is N in step S522C), and the second predetermined information is output by the gaming machine, 2nd place which contains much privilege information with a low appearance rate compared with privilege group data corresponding to 1st predetermined information When the privilege group data corresponding to the fixed information is selected (for example, the privilege grant server 300 executes steps S524, S526, S554, and S556 when the answer is N in step S522C), and when the event state is set, the game Even when the first predetermined information is output by the machine, the privilege group data corresponding to the second predetermined information is selected (for example, the privilege granting server 300 is step S539, S541, S569 when Y in steps S522A, S552A). , S571 may be executed to select an image content selection table or a music content selection table that has been upgraded by one rank). According to such a configuration, when the event state is set, privilege information having a low appearance rate corresponding to the second predetermined information can be acquired even though the first predetermined information is displayed. It is possible to make the player feel a sense of profit and to improve the interest of the game.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, the privilege granting apparatus obtains the history information of the privilege information selected by the privilege information selection means (for example, past image content selection results shown in FIG. 50). When the history information storage means (for example, the player database 307 shown in FIG. 39) is stored and the privilege information selection means is set to the event state, the benefit information selection means is not based on the history information stored by the history information storage means. The privilege information of selection is preferentially selected (for example, the privilege grant server 300 repeatedly executes steps S547 and S577 when Y is determined in steps S548 and S578, and image content and music content that overlap with past selection results. It is also possible to configure such that control is not performed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a player from being disadvantaged by acquiring redundant privilege information with a low appearance rate.

(Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, the gaming machine outputs predetermined information including date / time information (for example, year / month / day / hour / hour / minute / second) that can specify the date and time. (For example, as shown in FIG. 36, the production control microcomputer 100 selects a two-dimensional code including date and time information (year / year / month / day / hour / minute / second) extracted from the real-time clock 353. And the benefit granting device determines whether or not the expiration date of the predetermined information has passed based on the date and time information included in the predetermined information, and the expiration date of the predetermined information has passed. A privilege selection prohibiting means for prohibiting execution of processing for selecting privilege information (for example, a portion that does not shift to the processing in step S505 when it is determined as Y in step S504 in the privilege granting server 300) It may be configured to include. According to such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate an act of intentionally acquiring privilege information having a low appearance rate by intentionally delaying the use of predetermined information.

(Means 8) The privilege granting device according to the present invention is based on predetermined information (for example, a two-dimensional code (QR code)) including unique identification information (for example, a table ID) output by a gaming machine. A privilege granting apparatus (for example, a privilege granting server 300) that performs a process for granting a predetermined privilege to a predetermined information input unit (for example, a QR code receiving unit 302 provided in the privilege granting server 300) for inputting predetermined information. When the predetermined information is input, a privilege type group (for example, image content or music content) grouped according to the type of privilege information based on the unique identification information included in the predetermined information Privilege type selection means for selecting (for example, a part of step S521 in the privilege grant server 300) and a predetermined grant to the player As privilege, privilege information selection means (for example, in privilege grant server 300) which selects either of a plurality of privilege information (for example, image contents and music contents) included in one privilege type group selected by privilege type selection means. Steps S523 to S534, S536 to S547, S553 to S564, S566 to S577), and the privilege type selection means selects the privilege type groups at different rates according to the unique identification information (for example, The privilege granting server 300 always moves to the processing after step S522A when Y is determined in step S521, and always selects the image content, and when it is N in step S521, it shifts to the processing after step S552A and always selects the music content. Alternatively, a lottery process using random numbers is performed, and step S Select image content at a high rate when Y 21, when N in step S521 may be selected music content at a high rate.) It is characterized. With such a configuration, it is possible to vary the privilege type group of the privilege information that can be acquired according to the unique identification information included in the predetermined information, and to improve the interest in the game by providing a difference in the privilege that can be acquired Can be made.

(Means 9) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) in which a player can perform a predetermined game, and performs a process of giving a predetermined privilege to the player. Predetermined information including unique identification information (for example, a stand ID) used when executing a process of selecting the privilege information (for example, image content or music content) by the privilege providing device (for example, the privilege grant server 300) to be performed. The information output means (for example, the part which performs step S880I, S880K, S880M in the production control microcomputer 100) which outputs (for example, a two-dimensional code (QR code)) is provided. With such a configuration, according to the unique identification information included in the predetermined information by selecting the privilege information of a different privilege type group based on the unique identification information included in the predetermined information displayed by the gaming machine The privilege type groups of the privilege information that can be acquired can be made different, and a difference in the privileges that can be acquired can be provided to improve the interest in the game.

It is a block diagram which shows the example of a whole structure of the game system by this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a whole process of the game system. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a relay board | substrate, an effect control board | substrate, a lamp driver board | substrate, and an audio | voice output board | substrate. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of a main board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage specific information storage area (holding specific area) and a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol fluctuation | variation process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for production control performs. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of 1 structure of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a specific production | presentation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a production | generation of the image of the two-dimensional code displayed on an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the screen displayed on an effect display apparatus in this Embodiment. It is a functional block diagram which shows an example of a function structure of a portable terminal. It is a functional block diagram which shows an example of a function structure of a privilege provision server. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process which a privilege provision server performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process example of an event setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the process example of a content selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the process example of a content selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the process example of a content selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the process example of a content selection process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the table for image content selection. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the table for image content selection. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the table for music content selection. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the table for music content selection. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of the player management information which a player database memorize | stores. It is a flowchart which shows the process example of remaining number alerting | reporting process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the outline | summary of the selection process of a content. It is a flowchart which shows a part of command analysis process which the microcomputer for presentation control in 2nd Embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for presentation control in 3rd Embodiment performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the screen displayed on an effect display apparatus in 3rd Embodiment.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the gaming system according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a gaming system according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system includes a pachinko gaming machine 1 installed in a gaming store and a privilege granting server 300 that performs a process of giving a predetermined privilege to a player. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system may include a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1. The plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 may be installed in the same game store or may be installed in different game stores.

  FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of the overall processing of the gaming system. In this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has an effect display device, which will be described later, based on the establishment of predetermined conditions such as occurrence of three consecutive probability variation big hits, occurrence of five consecutive probability variation big hits, occurrence of ten consecutive probability variation big hits, etc. A two-dimensional code (QR code) is displayed on the display screen (liquid crystal screen) 9 (step S101).

  Next, a player who has played a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 uses the portable terminal 200 (in this example, a mobile phone) possessed by the QR code displayed on the liquid crystal screen of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Perform shooting operations. Then, the mobile terminal 200 captures the QR code displayed on the liquid crystal screen of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with the player's operation (step S102). Then, the portable terminal 200 transmits the photographed QR code together with the terminal ID and the like to the privilege grant server 300 via the communication network 400 such as the Internet (step S103).

  Next, when receiving the QR code, the privilege grant server 300 determines the content to be granted as a privilege to the player based on the received QR code (step S104). In this embodiment, a case where image content (for example, wallpaper image) or music content (for example, incoming melody) is given as a privilege is shown, but not limited to image content and music content, for example, coupon information Etc. may be given as a privilege. Then, the privilege grant server 300 transmits the determined content to the mobile terminal 200 via the communication network 400 (step S105).

  Hereinafter, the configuration and operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the privilege granting server 300 that are components of the gaming system, and the configuration and operation of the mobile terminal 200 will be individually described.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 3 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. In the effect display device 9, variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that variably displays an effect symbol (decoration symbol) as identification information. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  In addition to the effect display device 9, the first decorative symbol display that performs variable display of the first decorative symbol corresponding to the first special symbol during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a. And a second decorative symbol display that performs variable display of the second decorative symbol corresponding to the second special symbol during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. Also good. In this case, the first decorative symbol display and the second decorative symbol display are controlled by the production control microcomputer 100, and are constituted by, for example, two LEDs or seven-segment LEDs.

  A first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as identification information is provided on the left side of the top of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is controlled by the game control microcomputer 560, and is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. ing. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. A second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b that variably displays a second special symbol as identification information is provided on the right side of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6. The second special symbol display 8b is controlled by the game control microcomputer 560, and is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  The special symbol display unit is configured as one display unit, and a part of the display area forms a first variable display unit for variably displaying the first special symbol, and the other part of the display area is the first display unit. You may form the 2nd variable display part which performs the variable display of 2 special symbols. In this case, for example, the special symbol display is configured as one display including four 7-segment LEDs, of which two 7-segment LEDs form the first variable display, and the other two 7-segment LEDs are A second variable display portion may be formed.

  In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of, for example, 00 to 99, for example.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) When the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information). In this embodiment, the variable display start condition is established by prioritizing the winning to the second starting winning port 14 out of the winning to the first starting winning port 13 and the winning to the second starting winning port 14. . That is, if the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and if the big hit game is not executed, even if the first reserved memory number is not 0, the second The variable display of the second special symbol is continuously executed until the number of reserved memories becomes zero. It should be noted that the variable display start condition may be established in the order in which the start winnings are generated regardless of the winning at the first starting winning port 13 and the winning at the second starting winning port 14.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. The display design (decorative design) is variably displayed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start time and end time of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the variable display period is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The nail arrangement around the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  Below the first special symbol display 8a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) 4 is displayed. There is provided a first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a composed of two indicators (for example, LEDs). The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Below the second special symbol display 8b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 9 displays an area (hereinafter referred to as a total reserved storage display unit 18c) that displays a total number (total reserved storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. .) Is provided. Since the total pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that are not satisfied with the variable display start condition. Since the total reserved memory display unit 18c is provided, the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a and the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b may not be provided.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 that opens and closes only the second start winning opening 14 is provided. Any of the start winning ports 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball device that performs an opening / closing operation.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided at the lower right side of the game board 6. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when the lamp is lit). . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. Further, in the probability variation state where the probability of being determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 The opening time becomes longer and the number of opening times is increased. Further, in this embodiment, even in the short time state (the gaming state in which the special symbol variable display time is shortened), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is lengthened or the number of times of opening is increased.

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27R and 27L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7. Also, a prize ball LED 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28b, and a ball cut LED 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 28c. . The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25 are examples of effects light emitters provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

  In this embodiment, the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is provided with operation buttons 120 as operation means that can be operated by the player. When the operation button 120 is pressed by the player, it is turned on when the electrode comes into contact with it, and an on signal (detection signal) is mounted on the board (in this embodiment, on the effect control board 80). The output control microcomputer 100 (see FIG. 5) is output. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the operation button 120 is provided on the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3, but may be provided at another location (for example, directly above the hitting ball operation handle 5).

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 4 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is assumed that the ROM 54 stores a unique ID (hereinafter referred to as a table ID) that can identify the number of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the game store. Note that the stand ID is input, for example, when the game store clerk operates the operation button 120 at the time of installation in the game store, and is stored in the ROM 54. The stand ID may be a number composed of a predetermined number of digits such as 4 digits or 5 digits, or may be a combination of characters, symbols, and numbers. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a number (for example, “0001”) composed of four digits is used as the table ID.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 503 includes a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit value selection setting function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 (an ID number assigned to each product of the game control microcomputer 560) stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54. The numerical data obtained in this way is set as the initial value of the numerical data that the random number circuit 503 updates. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a occurs, and performs a specific display based on the random R. It is determined whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a result, that is, whether or not to make a jackpot. When it is determined that the game is a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a volatile storage means that is partly or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the value of the special symbol process flag and the total reserved memory number counter) and the data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer is output when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). A clear signal (not shown) indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control with the effect display device 9 that variably displays effect symbols is performed.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77 and the effect control board 80. As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, the gaming machine 1 includes an effect control board 80 for performing display control of the effect display apparatus 9 and an audio output board for performing sound output control of the sound output apparatus 27. 70 and a lamp driver board 35 for performing display control of each LED 25, 28a, 28b, 28c. In this embodiment, display control of the effect display device 9 and sound output control of the sound output device 27 using a plurality of control boards (effect control board 80, audio output board 70, lamp driver board 35), Although the case where display control of each LED25, 28a, 28b, 28c is performed is demonstrated, you may perform using one control board (for example, one production control board).

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101, ROM 84, RAM 85, and I / O port 87. The RAM 85 may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control microcomputer 100 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM 84, and a strobe signal (effect control INT signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77. ), The presentation control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control microcomputer 100 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 using the LCD based on the effect control command.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit is installed. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 5 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal.

  Furthermore, the production control microcomputer 100 outputs a signal for driving the lamp (LED) to the lamp driver 352 mounted on the lamp driver board 35. The lamp driver 352 amplifies a signal for driving the lamp and supplies the amplified signal to each lamp such as the decoration LED 25, the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, the ball cut LED 51, and the prize ball LED 52.

  The production control microcomputer 100 outputs sound number data to the speech synthesis IC 173 mounted on the speech output board 70. The voice synthesizing IC 173 generates a voice or a sound effect corresponding to the sound number data and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 175. The amplifier circuit 175 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 173 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 176 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 174 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, a decorative symbol variation period).

  The signal for driving the lamp (LED) and the sound number data are transmitted bidirectionally between the effect control microcomputer 100, the lamp driver 352, and the voice synthesis IC 173 (a response signal is transmitted from the signal receiving side to the transmitting side). Communication).

  The effect control microcomputer 100 reads necessary data from the character ROM 89 in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM 89 stores character image data frequently used among images displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, a character, a figure, a symbol, etc. (including decorative designs) in advance. Is. The effect control microcomputer 100 outputs the data read from the character ROM 89 to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 executes display control of the effect display device 9 based on data input from the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100 and maps the VRAM 83 therein. The VRAM 83 is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the VDP 109. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM 83 to the effect display device 9.

  In this embodiment, the lamp driver board 35 is mounted with a real-time clock (RTC) 353 that outputs the current time. The production control microcomputer 100 inputs a date signal indicating the current date (year, month, day, day of the week) and a time signal indicating the current time (hour, minute, second) from the real-time clock 353, and the current date and time. Various processes are executed based on the above. The real-time clock 353 is normally operated by power from the gaming machine when power is supplied to the gaming machine, and a backup power supply circuit 355 (for example, mounted on the lamp driver 35 when the gaming machine is powered off). The battery is operated by the power supplied from the battery. Therefore, the real-time clock 353 can measure the current date and time even when the gaming machine is turned off. Note that the real-time clock 353 may be operated by power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 355 even when power is supplied to the gaming machine.

  The power of the backup power supply circuit 355 is also supplied to the backup RAM 356 mounted on the lamp driver board 35. That is, the backup RAM 356 is normally supplied with power from the gaming machine when power is supplied to the gaming machine, and from the backup power supply circuit 355 mounted on the lamp driver 35 when the gaming machine is turned off. Power is supplied. Note that the backup RAM 356 may be supplied with power from the backup power supply circuit 355 even when power is supplied to the gaming machine.

  Note that the real-time clock 353 may be mounted on the effect control board 80 or the audio output board 70 instead of the lamp driver board 35. Further, the real time clock 353 may be mounted on the main board 31. Alternatively, the real time clock 353 may not be provided, and the time may be measured by counting up a counter provided in the backup RAM 356 (for example, counting up the number of winning winnings after the game machine is turned on). Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 may execute various processes based on the count value of the counter provided in the backup RAM 356.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 is based on the operation signal from the operation button 120, and the effect symbol (in the effect symbol) that is expected to generate a big hit during the display of the demonstration screen (demonstration screen). Control to display the corresponding character). It should be noted that, based on the ON / OFF signal from the setting switch 354 provided on the lamp driver board 35, not the operation signal from the operation button 120, an effect design that is expected to generate a big hit (corresponding to the effect design) Display character) may be controlled. Further, the setting switch 354 may be provided on the effect control board 80 or the audio output board 70. The setting switch 354 may be a switch that can be turned on / off on the switch side, such as a dip switch, a push lock switch, or a rotary switch.

  In this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 8a is based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the first starting winning port 13 is detected by the first starting port switch 13a. After the start condition is satisfied, the process is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the variable display of the previous special symbol, the big hit gaming state, or the small hit gaming state. The variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b is performed after the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has entered the second starting winning port 14 is detected by the second starting port switch 14a. For example, it is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the variable display of the previous special symbol, the big hit gaming state, or the small hit gaming state being ended.

  In the special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display unit 8a or the second special symbol display unit 8b, after a predetermined time has elapsed after the variable symbol special display is started, a fixed special that results in a variable symbol variable display result is obtained. The symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as the specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small bonus symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes “small hit” as a predetermined display result, and it becomes “lost” if a special symbol other than the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. After the variable display result in the variable display of the special symbol becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state. Further, after the variable display result in the variable display of the special symbol becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state different from the big hit game state is controlled. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, the numbers indicating “1” and “7” are big hit symbols, the numbers indicating “5” are small hit symbols, and the symbol indicating “−” is a lost symbol. It is said. In addition, each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and a lost symbol in the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a is different from each symbol in the variable display of the special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. The symbol may be a symbol, or the common symbol may be a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lost symbol in the variable display of both special symbols.

  In this embodiment, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1” and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “7” is the 15-round jackpot symbol, and the special symbol indicating the number “1” is displayed. The symbol is a two-round jackpot symbol. In the big hit gaming state (15 round big hit state) as the first specific gaming state controlled after the 15 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the variable display of the special symbol, the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 However, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened by opening the big winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) which is the first period or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. A round is executed to change to the first state advantageous to the player. In this way, the open / close plate that opened the grand prize opening during the round receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closed the special prize opening to play the special variable prize ball device 20 as a game. Change to the second state, which is disadvantageous to the person, and finish one round. In the 15 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round, which is the open cycle of the big prize opening, is the first number (for example, “15”). A game in the 15 round big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game.

  In the big hit gaming state (two round big hit state) as the second specific gaming state controlled after the two round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the variable display of the special symbol, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in each round Is a second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) that is shorter than the first period in the 15 round big hit state (the period in which the big winning opening is opened by the opening / closing plate) during which the game is changed to the first state advantageous to the player It becomes. In the 2 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round is a second number (for example, “2”) smaller than the first number in the 15 round big hit state. In addition, in the two round big hit state, at least one of the period in which the big winning opening is opened in each round is the second period and the number of executions of the round is the second number is performed. Control other than that may be performed, and other control may be performed in the same manner as in the 15 round big hit state. A game in a round-two big hit state in which the number of round executions is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game. In the two-round big hit state, the predetermined winning ball apparatus provided separately from the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in each round is changed from the second state that is disadvantageous to the player to the first state that is advantageous to the player. It is possible to return to the second state after a predetermined period (first period or second period) has elapsed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the special symbol indicating the number “7” which is the 15-round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the variable symbol special display, either the normal big hit or the probable variable big hit is displayed. It will be a big hit. The special symbol showing the number “7”, which is a 15-round jackpot symbol, is a regular jackpot based on the fact that the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the variable symbol display. After the 15-round jackpot state ends, the normal state Compared to, the special symbol variable time in the variable display of the special symbol (special symbol variation time) is controlled to a short time state. Here, the normal state is a game state other than a specific game state such as a big hit game state, a short-time state, a probability variation state described later, and a small hit game state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a system) As in the case of resetting, the same control as in the case where the initialization process is executed after power-on is performed. In this embodiment, after the big hit game with the normal big hit, the short time state is that the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit”. The process ends when any of the conditions is satisfied first.

  A special symbol showing the number “7”, which is a 15-round jackpot symbol, is displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special symbol variable display, and it becomes a probable bonus jackpot. After the two round jackpot state is over based on the special symbol indicating the number “1”, which is the jackpot symbol, being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the variable symbol display, the special symbol changes compared to the normal state, for example. As time is shortened, control is performed to a probability change state (high probability gaming state) in which probability variation control (probability change control) is continuously performed. In this probability change state, in the variable display of each special symbol and the decorative symbol display, the variable display result is “big hit”, and the probability of being further controlled to the big hit gaming state is improved to be higher than the normal state. . In this embodiment, the probability variation state is a state in which the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the probability variation state, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The process ends when either condition is satisfied first. Note that the probability variation state may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of variable symbol special display. Even if the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times in the probability change state or before the variable display result is a “big hit”, the variable state of the special symbol is started at the predetermined rate when the variable symbol display starts. May be terminated.

  After the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the variable display of the special symbol, the small hit game state different from the big hit game state is controlled. In this small hit gaming state, a variable winning operation for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 to the first state advantageous to the player is performed as in the two round big hit state. That is, in the small hit game state, for example, the operation of opening the large winning opening for the second period by the opening / closing plate provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is repeatedly executed until the second number of times is reached. In the small hit gaming state, similarly to the two round big hit state, the period in which the big prize opening is in the open state is the second period, and the number of executions of the operation in which the big prize opening is in the open state is the second number. It may be controlled so that at least one of them is performed. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is not changed, and the game state before the variable display result becomes “small hit” is continuously controlled. A game in the small hit gaming state in which the number of times that the big winning opening is opened by the variable winning operation is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game, similar to the game in the two round big hit state. When the winning ball device provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 20 in each round in the two round big hit state is changed to the first state, the same as the two round big hit state in the small hit gaming state. In the aspect, the winning ball apparatus may be changed to the first state.

  In the probability variation state and the short time state, the normal symbol variable display on the normal symbol display unit 10 can be controlled so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state, or the normal symbol can be variably displayed each time. Control for improving the probability that the normal symbol variable display result is “per normal symbol” than in the normal state, and the movable blade piece in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal symbol”. The second start condition is increased by increasing the possibility that the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 such as control for making the tilt time of the game longer than that in the normal state and control for increasing the number of tilts compared with that in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is facilitated by the fact that the above is easily established. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the normal state other than the probability variation state and the short time state, the first start winning port 13 is easier to start than the second start winning port 14, but the probability variation state or In the short-time state, the second start winning opening 14 is easier to start than the first starting winning opening 13. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. The control to be performed may be different between the probability variation state and the time-short state, or the combination of the controls to be performed (which may or may not include the same control) may be different.

  “Left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas (“left” decorative symbol display area 9a: variable of the left symbol in the display area of the effect display device 9) after the decorative symbol variable display is started Area where display is performed, “middle” decorative symbol display area 9b: region where variable display of the middle symbol is performed in the display area of the effect display device 9, “right” decorative symbol display area 9c: display on the effect display device 9 The variable display state of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach state during the period until the variable display ends due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol in the region in which the variable symbol variable display is performed. Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol that has not been stopped and displayed (“reach variation symbol”) when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 forms a part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, a part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas) constitutes a predetermined jackpot combination. In the remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, the “medium” decorative symbol display area 9b) that has not been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol (for example, a decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) is stopped. The display state where the symbols are changing, or the decorative symbols in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are synchronized while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination The display state is changing. Further, in response to the reach state, a character image (effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9, or the display mode of the background image is changed. Or change the variation of the decorative pattern. Such changes in the character image display, the background image display mode, and the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect).

  In addition, during the variable display of decorative symbols, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of decorative symbols may become the reach state, and the variable display result may be a “hit” In some cases, a specific effect for informing the player by a variable display mode of a decorative design or the like may be executed. In this embodiment, specific effects such as “sliding”, “pseudo-continuous”, “intro”, “development opportunity”, and “end of development opportunity” are set to be executable.

  In the specific effect of “slip”, two or more decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “left”) are displayed after changing the decorative symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols in the “right” decorative symbol display area, etc., a predetermined number (for example, one or two) of decorative symbol display areas (for example, one or two) of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols are displayed. The decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed is changed by changing the decorative symbol again in one or both of the “left” decorative symbol display area 9a and the “right” decorative symbol display area 9c) and then stopping the display. An effect display is performed. In the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, it is stopped and displayed to the player by, for example, performing fluctuation display and changing the decorative symbol immediately after stopping for a short time. It is only necessary to notify that the decorative pattern is not fixed. Alternatively, in the temporary stop display, the decorative design may be re-fluctuated after the decorative design is stopped to the extent that the player recognizes that the decorative design that has been stopped is confirmed.

  In the “pseudo-ream” specific production, “Left”, “Middle”, and “Right” decorations based on the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition for variable symbol display is established once. After changing the decorative symbols in all of the symbol display areas, temporarily display the decorative symbols in all of the decorative symbol display areas, and then change the decorative symbols in all of the decorative symbol display areas again (pseudo-continuous variation). ) Is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to four times). As an example, in the specific effect of “pseudo train”, the decorative symbols constituting any of the pseudo trains are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas. Here, the “left symbol” is a decorative symbol displayed (stopped display or temporary stop display) in the “left” decorative symbol display area 9a, and the “middle symbol” is displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 9b. The “right symbol” is a decorative symbol displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 9c. Note that the quasi-continuous chances may be determined in advance as a combination of decorative symbols included in the special combination.

  In the specific production of “Intro”, after changing the decoration pattern in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration display areas, the fixed decorations are stopped in all the decoration display areas. Before the display (final stop display), for example, a predetermined effect display such as an introduction part (intro part) of the effect display performed in the reach effect is performed.

  In the specific development of “Development Opportunities”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the decorative symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right” and then predetermined in all of the decorative symbol display areas. After the decorative symbols constituting the development chance included in the special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, a predetermined reach effect is started with the variable display state of the decorative symbols as the reach state. As an example, in the specific effect of “Development Chance Eye”, the decorative symbols constituting any of the development chance eyes are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas. Therefore, when any of the development chances is temporarily stopped, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, or the variable display result becomes “big hit” after reaching the reach state. People's expectation is enhanced.

  In the specific production of “Development Opportunity End”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, and then developed in all the decorative symbol display areas. An effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as a chance is stopped and displayed as a final decorative pattern (final stop display). As an example, in the specific effect “end of development opportunity”, one of the development chances temporarily stopped and displayed in the specific effect “development opportunity” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern.

  Furthermore, during the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect or the specific effect, for example, by displaying a predetermined character image or a message image, a display pattern other than the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is used. A notice effect may be executed to notify the player that the variable display state may become a reach state and that the variable display result may be a “hit”. In this embodiment, notice effects such as “character display”, “step-up image”, and “mail display” are set to be executable.

  In the “character display” notice effect, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, and then two or more decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left”) are displayed. Effect display for displaying a character image prepared in advance in a predetermined position in the display area of the effect display device 9 is performed before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area and the like.

  In the notice effect of “Step-up image”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, and then decorated in two or more decorative symbol display areas. Before the symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed, an effect display in which a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance are switched and displayed in a predetermined order in the display area of the effect display device 9 may be performed. In the notice effect of “step-up image”, after any one of a plurality of kinds of effect images prepared in advance (for example, an effect image that is displayed first in a predetermined order) is displayed, the effect image The effect display in the notice effect may be terminated without being switched.

  In the “mail display” notice effect, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the decorative symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, and then the decorative symbols are displayed in two or more decorative symbol display areas. Before the temporary stop display, in response to the operation button 120 being operated by the player, for example, the display of the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 9 is changed (change from the mail reception waiting state to the mail reception state) Effect display that changes the effect operation is performed.

  If the special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the variable symbol variable display, the variable symbol display state will not change to the reach state after the variable symbol variable display starts. In some cases, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined non-reach combination or a fixed decorative pattern that is one of the development chances of a special combination is stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When the special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the variable symbol special display, the variable symbol display state has reached the reach state after the variable symbol variable display has started. Corresponding to the above, after the reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When the special symbol showing the number “7”, which is a 15-round big hit symbol, is displayed as a fixed special symbol in the variable special symbol display, the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state when the special symbol indicating “7” is stopped. Correspondingly, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed decorative pattern that is a combination that recalls a predetermined normal jackpot is stopped and displayed. Here, for example, the confirmed decorative pattern that is a combination reminiscent of a big hit is, for example, a symbol number that is variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 9. ”To“ 8 ”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers“ 2 ”,“ 4 ”,“ 6 ”,“ 8 ”is“ left ”,“ middle ”,“ right ” As long as it can be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each decorative symbol display area. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”). In this embodiment, there are two normal big hits, a first normal big hit and a second normal big hit. In the case of the first normal big hit, only the non-probable variation symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9, and the probable change promotion effect (the effect of notifying whether or not to be promoted to the probable change) is not executed. In the case of the second normal big hit, after the non-probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9, the probable change promotion effect is executed in the big hit game effect. Then, in response to the fixed special symbol in the variable display of the special symbol becoming the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed ornament symbol of the normal jackpot combination The decorative display variable display mode in which the symbol is stopped is referred to as a “normal display mode” variable display mode (also referred to as a normal jackpot variable display mode) when the variable display result is “big hit”.

  In this embodiment, a decorative symbol is displayed on one line in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the effect display device 9 as a predetermined effective line. However, the present invention is not limited to the case where one effective line is displayed on the effect display device 9, and a plurality of effective lines (for example, five lines) may be displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, there are four probability variation jackpots: first probability variation jackpot, second probability variation jackpot, third probability variation jackpot, and fourth probability variation jackpot. In this embodiment, when the special symbol indicating the number “7”, which is a 15-round big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as the probability special big symbol as the fixed special symbol in the variable symbol variable display, the first probability variable display mode ( One of the three display modes: 1st probability variation big hit), 2nd probability variation display mode (2nd probability variation big hit) and 3rd probability variation display mode (3rd probability variation big hit or 4th probability variation big hit). In the display mode, the decorative display is variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Note that the first probability variation display mode is a decorative design in which the same reach effect (for example, normal reach) as in the case of the “normal display mode” is performed during variable display of the decorative design, or the reach design is not performed. This is a display mode in which a fixed decorative symbol that is a combination reminiscent of a promiscuous big hit is displayed with a high probability as a stop symbol of a symbol (a definite decorative symbol (non-probable variable symbol) that is a combination that normally recalls a big jackpot is stopped and displayed with a low probability. ) In addition, the second probability variation display mode is to execute a reach effect (for example, super reach) different from the case of the “normal display mode” during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and recall the probability variable big hit as a stop symbol of the decorative symbol. This is a display mode in which the fixed decorative symbols that are combinations to be stopped are displayed with high probability. In addition, the third probability variation display mode is a probability variation big hit without executing a reach effect (for example, normal reach) similar to the case of the “normal display mode” during variable display of decorative symbols. In spite of this, it is a display mode in which a definite decorative symbol (non-probable variable symbol), which is a combination that normally recalls a big hit, is stopped and displayed as a decorative symbol stop symbol. Further, when the third probability variation jackpot is reached, after the non-probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9, the probability variation promotion effect is executed in the jackpot game effect, and when the fourth probability variation jackpot is achieved, After the non-probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9, the probability variation promotion effect is not executed even in the big hit game effect.

  When the special symbol indicating the number “7”, which is a 15-round big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as the first special variable big hit as the fixed special symbol in the variable symbol special display, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is the reach state. Correspondingly, after a reach effect similar to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is the “normal display mode” or after the reach effect is not executed, a predetermined probability change big hit is recalled. There is a case where a fixed decorative pattern that is a combination to be stopped is displayed with a high probability. Here, for example, a confirmed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination reminiscent of a promising big hit is a symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 9. Among the decorative patterns of “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative patterns having the odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the “right” decorative symbol display areas. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  When the special symbol indicating the number “7”, which is a 15-round big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as the second special variable big hit as the confirmed special symbol in the variable symbol special display, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is the reach state. Correspondingly, after a reach effect different from the case where the variable display mode is the “normal display mode” is executed, a definite decorative symbol (probable variation symbol) that becomes a big hit combination that recalls a predetermined probability variation big hit is obtained. It is stopped with a high probability.

  When the special symbol showing the number “7”, which is a 15-round big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as the third special variable big hit as the fixed special symbol in the special symbol variable display, the decorative symbol variable display state is the reach state. Correspondingly, after the reach effect similar to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is the “normal display mode”, or after the reach effect is not executed, the jackpot that recalls the normal jackpot The fixed combination symbol (non-probable variation) of the combination is stopped and displayed.

  When a special symbol indicating the number “1”, which is a two-round jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the variable symbol variable display, the decorative symbol variable display state does not reach the reach state, and is predetermined. The fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination is stopped or displayed, or the fixed decorative symbol that is one of the development chances is stopped, or the fixed decorative symbol that is one of the chances of sudden chance is stopped and displayed. May be. Note that the chance of winning is only determined in advance as a combination of decorative symbols included in the special combination. In addition, when the special symbol indicating the number “1”, which is a two-round jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the variable symbol variable display, the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state. Corresponding to the above, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed decorative pattern that becomes the predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed. In this way, in response to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the variable symbol variable display becomes a special symbol indicating the number “1”, which is the two-round jackpot symbol, various decorative symbols in which various confirmed ornament symbols are displayed in a stopped manner. The display mode is referred to as a variable display mode of “surprise display mode” (also referred to as “display mode of“ probability big hit ”or“ sudden probability big hit ”) when the variable display result is“ big hit ”. Thus, after the variable display result is “big hit” by the variable display mode of the “probable display mode”, the control is made to the two round big hit state, and when the two round big hit state is finished, the probability change state is controlled. .

  When the special symbol indicating the number “5” as the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the variable symbol special display, the decorative symbol variable display mode is the “accurate display mode” Similarly, after the decorative display is variably displayed, the fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined non-reach combination is stopped or displayed, or the fixed decorative pattern that is one of the development chances is stopped and displayed. Alternatively, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed. In this way, in response to the fixed special symbol in the variable display of the special symbol becoming a special symbol indicating the number “5” which is the small hit symbol, variable display of the decorative symbol in which various fixed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed. The mode is referred to as a “small hit display mode” variable display mode. Here, the confirmed decorative pattern that becomes one of the chances of the chance of accrual is stopped and displayed only when the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is the “accuracy display mode”, and the variable display mode is the “small hit display mode”. Is not stopped and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. In other words, when a fixed decorative pattern that is one of the chances of a random chance is displayed in a variable display of decorative patterns, it is determined that the variable display result will be “big hit” by the variable display mode of “Accuracy Display Mode”. To do. In addition, you may make it use in common the case of sudden probability chance big hit and the case of small hit. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making it difficult to know whether it is a sudden big hit or a small hit (that is, whether or not the game state is shifted to the probability change state).

  In addition, after the variable display result becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state in which the variable winning action similar to the two round big hit state is performed, and when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is changed. Therefore, the gaming state before the variable display result is “small hit” continues. If it is determined that the probability change state or the short-time state is to be ended in response to the variable display game in which the variable display result is “small hit”, the normal state is controlled after the end of the small hit gaming state. You may make it carry out, and you may make it control to a normal state at the time of completion | finish of the fluctuation display used as a small hit.

  Next, control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. The control command transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electrical signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the effect display device 9, a sound control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 27L and 27R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 6A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 6A, a command 8001 (H) is a first change start command that specifies the start of change in variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a. Command 8002 (H) is a second variation start command for designating the variation start in the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Command 81XX (H) corresponds to a variable pattern such as a decorative pattern variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the effect display device 9 in response to the variable symbol special display. This is a change pattern specification command to be specified. Here, XX (H) indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  Command 8CXX (H) is a display result command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the display result command, for example, as shown in FIG. 6B, the result of prior determination as to whether the variable display result is “lost”, “big hit”, or “small hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. , “1st normal big hit”, “2nd normal big hit”, “1st positive change big hit”, “2nd positive change big hit”, “3rd positive change big hit”, “4th positive change big hit”, “abrupt positive change” Different EXT data is set in accordance with the big hit type determination result of “big hit”.

  Specifically, the command 8C00 (H) is a first display result command indicating a determination result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01 (H) is a second display result command indicating a determination result indicating that the variable display result is “first normal big hit”. The command 8C02 (H) is a third display result command indicating a determination result indicating that the variable display result is “second normal big hit”. Note that the third display result command is a command that specifies the second normal jackpot and also specifies the execution of the probability variation promotion effect. The command 8C03 (H) is a fourth display result command indicating a determination result indicating that the variable display result is “first positive variation big hit”. The command 8C04 (H) is a fifth display result command indicating a determination result indicating that the variable display result is “second probability variation big hit”. Command 8C05 (H) is a sixth display result command indicating a determination result indicating that the variable display result is “third probability variation big hit”. The sixth display result command is a command that specifies the third probability variation jackpot and also specifies the execution of the probability variation promotion effect. The command 8C06 (H) is a seventh display result command indicating a determination result indicating that the variable display result is “fourth probable big hit”. The seventh display result command is a command that specifies the fourth probability variation jackpot and also specifies that the probability variation jackpot effect is not executed (latency probability variation). The command 8C07 (H) indicates a determination result that the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is the “surprise display mode” when the variable display result is “big hit”, that is, a command for designating that the sudden probability change big hit is specified. 8 display result command. Command 8C08 (H) is a ninth display result command indicating a determination result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

  The command 8F00 (H) is a decorative symbol stop designation command for designating stop of variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the effect display device 9. In this embodiment, there is a case where the decorative symbol is variablely displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol, and a case where the decorative symbol is variablely displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol. A common decorative design stop designation command is used.

  Command 9500 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) transmitted when the gaming state is the normal state, and command 9501 (H) is transmitted when the gaming state is the high probability state. Effect control command (high probability state background designation command). Hereinafter, the effect control commands of commands 9500 (H) and 9501 (H) are referred to as background designation commands. The effect control microcomputer 100 selects the type (for example, color) of the background to be displayed on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the received background designation command. In this embodiment, the normal state background designation command (command 9500 (H)) is transmitted even when the gaming state is controlled to the short time state without the high probability state.

  A0XX (H) is a hit start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. In the hit start designation command, for example, EXT data similar to the display result command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the prior determination result or the big hit type determination result. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command, the correspondence relationship between the preliminary determination result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the display result command. For example, as shown in FIG. 6B, in the display result command, the type of big hit is any one of the first normal big hit, the second normal big hit, the first probability variation big hit to the fourth probability variation big hit, or the sudden probability variation big hit, Alternatively, data “01” to “08” is set as EXT data depending on whether it is a small hit. Regardless of whether it is a big hit type or a small hit, the hit start designation command uses EXT data as the EXT data. The same data (for example, “01”) may be set.

  The command A1XX (H) is a command for specifying the opening of the big prize opening for the 15th round big hit that designates the display of the effect image during the period in which the big prize winning opening is open in each round corresponding to the 15th round big hit state. It is. Command A2XX (H) displays an effect image (for example, an effect image in the interval between rounds) during the period when the big prize opening changes from the open state to the closed state at the end of each round, corresponding to the 15 round big hit state. This is a designation command for the 15 round big hit that is designated after opening the big prize opening. In the special command for opening the big prize opening for 15 rounds and the designation command after opening the big prize opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the 15 round big hit state. Is set.

  Command A3XX (H) is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. In the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to the display result command or the hit start designation command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the prior determination result or the big hit type determination result. Alternatively, in the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the prior determination result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the display result command or the hit start designation command. For example, as shown in FIG. 6B, in the display result command, the type of big hit is any one of the first normal big hit, the second normal big hit, the first probability variation big hit to the fourth probability variation big hit, or the sudden probability variation big hit, Alternatively, data “01” to “08” is set as the EXT data depending on whether it is a small hit. Regardless of whether it is a big hit type or a small hit, the hit end designation command uses EXT data as the EXT data. The same data (for example, “01”) may be set.

  Command A4XX (H) is a small-hit game based on the two-round big hit state based on the variable display result being “big hit” and the big hit type being “surprise big hit”, and the variable display result being “small hit” This is a command for specifying the opening of a large winning opening for a swift / small hit, which designates display of an effect image during a period in which the large winning opening is in an open state in each round or variable winning operation corresponding to the state. Command A5XX (H) specifies the display of the effect image during the period when the big prize opening changed from the open state to the closed state at the end of each round or variable winning action corresponding to the two round big hit state or the small hit game state This is a command to specify after opening the big prize opening for accuracy and small hits. For example, in the command for opening the big winning opening for the accuracy / small hit and the command specifying after opening the big winning opening, the number of executions of the variable winning operation in the round in the big hit state or the small hit gaming state (for example, “1” or “2” )), Different EXT data is set.

  In this embodiment, even when the variable display result is “small hit”, a case where a special winning opening opening designation command, a special winning opening open designation command, and a winning end designation command are transmitted is shown. When the variable display result is “small winning”, the special winning opening open designation command, the special winning opening open designation command, and the winning end designation command may not be transmitted.

  Command B001 (H) is based on the fact that a game ball has won the first start winning opening 13, and the first start condition for executing variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a is established. This is the first start opening prize designation command for notifying that. Command B002 (H) is based on the fact that a game ball has won the second start winning opening 14, and the second start condition for executing variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b is established. This is the second start opening prize designation command for notifying that.

  The command C0XX (H) is used to display the total reserved memory number and the second reserved memory so that the total reserved memory number can be specified on the total reserved memory display unit 18c provided in the display area of the effect display device 9. This is a pending storage count notification command for notifying the total pending storage count that is the total value with the number. In response to the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, for example, either the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted as the reserved storage number notification command. Following this, it is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In the pending storage count notification command, for example, different EXT data is set corresponding to the value (for example, “1” to “8”) of a total pending storage count counter described later. Thereby, on the side of the production control board 80, when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 31 is received, and the total reserved memory number Can be specified.

  Next, each random number used in the game control process in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described. On the main board 31, for example, a random number circuit 503 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 31 side. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, on the main board 31 side, a random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2-1 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR2 for determining the reach 2. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type and the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. The random number circuit 503 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1, MR2-1, MR2-2, MR3, and MR4.

  Note that the CPU 56 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 503 to update various numerical data by software, thereby indicating numerical values indicating a part of the random number values MR1, MR2-1, MR2-2, MR3, and MR4. Data may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated independently of the CPU 56 by the random number circuit 503 and indicates the other random number values MR2-1, MR2-2, MR3, MR4. The numerical data may be updated by software by the CPU 56 using a random counter. The random number circuit 503 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the variable symbol special display is controlled as a big hit game state, and the variable display result is set as the “small hit”. It is a random value used for determining whether or not to control to the small hit gaming state, for example, a value in the range of “1” to “65535”.

  When the variable display result is “big hit”, the random value MR2-1 for determining the big hit type is “first normal big hit”, “second normal big hit”, “first positive probability big hit”, “second positive positive big hit” ”,“ Third probability variation big hit ”,“ fourth probability variation big hit ”and“ sudden probability variation big hit ”are random numbers used to determine one of the big hit types, for example, in the range of“ 1 ”to“ 100 ” Takes a value. The reach determination random number value MR2-2 is a random number value used to determine whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state when the variable display result is “lost”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “239”.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random number value used for determining the variation pattern type of the decorative design as any one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, a range of “1” to “241”. Takes the value of The random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “251” is used. Take.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is classified into what type of reach variation pattern type in the reach state (for example, super reach), or specified when the reach state is not set. This is a random value for classifying whether or not the variation pattern type has an effect (for example, “slip” effect). Then, after classification, using the random value MR4, which variation pattern in the classified variation pattern type is selected (for example, a variation pattern including which super reach among the variation pattern types of the classified super reach). Is determined.

  The ROM 54 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various data tables used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 54 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables and determination tables prepared for the CPU 56 to make various determinations and determinations. Further, the ROM 54 stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 56 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 31, and a variation pattern for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns of decorative symbols. Table data constituting the table is stored.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 54 includes, for example, a first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 8A and a second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 8B. ing. The first special symbol display result determination table 130A displays the variable display result as “big hit” before the definite special symbol that becomes the variable display result in the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a is derived and displayed. In order to determine whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state as "", and whether to control to the small hit gaming state as the "small hit" as the variable display result based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referred to. The first special figure display result determination table 130 is a random number MR1 for determining a special figure display result depending on whether a probability change flag, which will be described later, is OFF or ON (whether or not the gaming state is a probability change state). Are set data (determination data), etc., associated with (assigned to) big hit determination value data, small hit determination value data, and loss determination value data. The second special figure display result determination table 130B displays the variable display result as “big hit” before the definite special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. ”Is a table referred to for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. The second special figure display result determination table 130B decides to assign the random value MR1 for special figure display result determination to the big hit determination value data or the loss determination value data depending on whether the probability variation flag is OFF or ON. Data.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8, the second special figure display result determination table 130B includes only the big hit determination value data and the loss determination value data. Judgment value data may be included. Then, using the second special symbol display result determination table 130B, it is determined whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable special display result of the second special symbol as “big hit”, and variable display of the second special symbol It may be determined whether or not to control the small hit gaming state with the result as “small hit”.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 54 includes a jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. When it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”, the big hit type determination table 131 is based on the random number MR2-1 for determining the big hit type, and “first normal big hit”, “second normal big hit” Refer to to determine one of several types of big hit types such as "First Probable Big Hit", "Second Probable Big Hit", "Third Probable Big Hit", "Fourth Probable Big Hit", or "Sudden Probability Big Hit" It is a table to be. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the value of a special symbol pointer (special symbol pointer value) to be described later is 1 or 2 (whether it is a jackpot corresponding to variable display of the first special symbol, Depending on whether it is a big hit corresponding to variable display), the random value MR2-1 for jackpot type determination is changed to "first normal big hit", "second normal big hit", "first positive variable big hit" to "fourth It consists of data for determination assigned to jackpot types such as “probable jackpot” and “surprise jackpot”. Also, the jackpot type determination table 131 sets the value of the jackpot type buffer (the jackpot type buffer value), which will be described later, from “00” to “ Table data (setting data) for setting to any of “06” may be included. It should be noted that the value of the special symbol pointer (special symbol pointer value), which will be described later, is “1” for the ratio of “first normal big hit”, “second normal big hit”, “first probability variation big hit” to “third probability variation big hit”. Or 2 (a big hit corresponding to variable display of the first special symbol or a big hit corresponding to variable display of the second special symbol).

  In this embodiment, according to the setting of the big hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. The assignment of the numerical value MR2-1 is different. That is, when the special symbol pointer value is 1, the value in the range of “93” to “100” of the random value MR2-1 for determining the big hit type is assigned to the big hit type of “Sudden big hit”. When the special symbol pointer value is 2, the random value MR2-1 for determining the big hit type is not assigned to the big hit type “probable big hit”. With such a setting, when the first start condition for starting variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a is satisfied, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types. The jackpot type is determined based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b is established, and the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types. The ratio to be determined as “surprise big hit” can be varied.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. 10 and 11 show main processing executed by the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 in response to the fact that power supply to the game machine is started and the reset signal to the game control microcomputer 560 becomes high level. It is a flowchart which shows. When the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes a high level, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes a security check process that is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid. The main processing after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, an interrupt mode for maskable interrupts is set (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set for the stack pointer (step S3). In step S2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the game control microcomputer 560 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is Set to the mode indicating the interrupt address. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

  Next, the built-in device register is set (initialized) (step S4). By the processing in step S4, the CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits) are set (initialized).

  The game control microcomputer 560 used in this embodiment also incorporates an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC) 504.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the power-off signal is in an OFF state depending on the state of bit 0 of the input port 1 (step S5). When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the output voltage of various power sources such as the + 5V power source gradually reaches the specified value, but the power-off signal is not output by the process of step S5, that is, the high power By confirming that the power supply voltage is stable, the CPU 56 can confirm that the power supply voltage is stable.

  When the power-off signal is in the on state, the CPU 56 confirms again whether the power-off signal is in the off state after a delay time of a predetermined period (for example, 0.1 second) (step S80). To do. If the power-off signal is off, the RAM 55 is set to an accessible state (step S6), and the process proceeds to a clear signal check process.

  When the power-off signal is in the off state, software delay processing for delaying the start timing of the gaming device control processing (game control processing) for controlling the progress of the game by software may be executed. By such software delay processing, the start timing of the game control processing can be delayed as compared with the case where the software delay processing is not executed. When the delay process is executed, a situation occurs in which the microcomputer of the other control board cannot receive the command transmitted from the game control board (main board 31) to the other control board (for example, the payout control board 37). Can be prevented.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the clear switch is turned on (step S7). Note that the CPU 56 may confirm the state of the clear signal only once via the input port 0, but may confirm the state of the clear signal a plurality of times. For example, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is an off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 seconds), the state of the clear signal is reconfirmed. If it is confirmed that the clear signal is in the on state at that time, it is determined that the clear signal is in the on state. Further, at this time, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is the off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time, the state of the clear signal may be confirmed again. Here, the number of reconfirmations is not limited to once or twice, but may be three or more times. It is also possible to check twice and check again when the check results do not match.

  If the clear switch is not turned on in step S7, whether or not data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped Confirm (step S8). In this embodiment, when power supply is stopped, a process for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed. When it is confirmed that such power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 determines that the power supply stop processing has been performed, that is, the control state at the time of power supply stop is stored. . When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process is not performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization process.

  Whether or not the power supply stop process has been performed is determined by the value of the backup monitoring timer stored in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process corresponding to the execution of the power supply stop process (for example, 2). ) Is confirmed by whether or not. Note that such a confirmation method is an example. For example, a flag indicating that the power supply stop process has been executed is set in the backup flag area in the power supply stop process, and the flag is set in step S8. If it is confirmed that the power supply is stopped, it may be determined that the power supply stop process has been performed.

  If it is determined that the control state at the time of stopping power supply is stored, the CPU 56 performs data check (parity check in this example) in the backup RAM area (step S9). In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. Also, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of data to be checksum is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value is decremented by 1. The above processing is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the CPU 56 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area and uses the inverted data as the checksum.

  In the power supply stop process, a checksum is calculated by the same process as described above, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area may be different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, the initialization process (the process of steps S10 to S14) executed when the power is turned on, not when the power supply is stopped is stopped. Run.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S91), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S92). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S91 and S92, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), unpaid prize balls This is the part where data indicating the number is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the start address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S93), and issues a power failure recovery designation command for designating notification of power failure recovery in accordance with the contents. Processing to transmit to the sub board (production control board) is executed (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). Note that the predetermined data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Also, the initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  Control states such as a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, an award ball flag, an out-of-ball flag, etc. An initial value is set in a flag for selectively performing processing according to the above. In addition, a bit corresponding to the output port that outputs the connection confirmation signal in the output port buffer is set (corresponding to the ON state of the connection confirmation signal).

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the head address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S13), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub board according to the contents to the sub board. Processing is executed (step S14). As an initialization command, a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 9, an initialization command to the payout control board 37, or the like can be used.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit confirmation process for confirming the state of the random number circuit built in the game control microcomputer 560 (step S95). In the random number circuit confirmation process, when the random number circuit is built in the gaming machine 1, the CPU 56 sets the random number circuit (for example, starts the operation of the random number circuit). Further, the CPU 56 monitors a random number confirmation signal output from the random number circuit for a predetermined time. The random number confirmation signal is ON when the clock signal generation circuit built in the random number circuit normally outputs the internal clock signal, and otherwise (for example, when the level of the internal clock signal decreases) Will be off). If the CPU 56 detects the OFF state of the random number confirmation signal continuously for a predetermined time, the CPU 56 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the random number circuit built in the game control microcomputer 560 and notifies the random circuit error of the main board 31. A process of transmitting a main board error designation command for designating to the sub board is executed. If the OFF state of the random number confirmation signal is not detected continuously for a predetermined time, the CPU 56 determines that the random number circuit is operating normally, and proceeds to step S15 as it is.

  Note that the random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers may be built in the gaming machine 1 or may be provided externally to the gaming machine 1. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the random number circuit 503 is built in one chip (specifically, the game control microcomputer 560) together with the ROM 54 and the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt setting process for setting a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) ( Step S15). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the timer interrupt setting is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display symbol random number update process (step S17) and the initial value determination random number update process (step S18). When the display symbol random number update process and the initial value determination random number update process are executed, the CPU 56 disables the interrupt (step S16), and when the display symbol random number update process and the initial value determination random number update process are finished, The interrupt is permitted (step S19).

  The display symbol random number is a random number for determining the display of the special symbol indicator 8. In this embodiment, a random number value MR2-2 for reach determination, a random value MR3 for variation pattern type determination, a random value MR4 for variation pattern determination, and the like are used as display design random numbers. In this embodiment, these random number values can be updated at random by, for example, using a refresh register to vary the update target and the addition value at the time of update. By doing so, the variation pattern used for the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol can be determined more randomly, and the interest in the game can be improved. The display symbol random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display symbol random number.

  The initial value determining random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value determining random number. The initial value determining random number is the initial value of a count value such as a counter (determination random number generation counter) for generating a normal symbol determining random number for determining whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol. It is a random number for determining the value. Further, for example, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2-1 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR2-2 for determining a reach, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determining When there is a random number to be updated by software among the random number value MR4 for use, the random number for determining the initial value of the counter value for generating the random number is also the initial value determining random number. A game control process described later (a process in which a game control microcomputer controls itself a game device such as an effect display device 9, a variable winning ball device 15, a ball payout device 97 provided in the gaming machine, or When the count value of the determination random number generation counter makes one round in a process of transmitting a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or a gaming apparatus control process), an initial value is set in the counter.

  Note that when the display symbol random number update process and the initial value determination random number update process are executed, the interrupt is disabled. The display symbol random number update process and the initial value determination random number update process are described later. This is to avoid contention with the process in the timer interrupt process because the process is also executed (that is, the same process is also executed in steps S25 and S26 of the timer interrupt process). That is, if a timer interrupt is generated during the processing of steps S17 and S18 and the counter value for generating the display symbol random number and the initial value determining random number is updated during the timer interrupt processing, The continuity of the count value may be impaired. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt disabled state is set during the processes of steps S17 and S18.

  As described above, a game store clerk or the like can easily perform initialization processing by starting power supply to the gaming machine (eg, turning on the power switch) while the clear switch is turned on and the clear signal is output. Can be executed. That is, RAM clear or the like can be performed.

  Next, the game control process will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main process, specifically, in a period during which interruption is permitted during execution of the loop process of steps S16 to S19, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 A game control process is executed in a timer interrupt process activated in response to the occurrence of a timer interrupt. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 56 first executes a power-off process (power-off detection process) for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether the power-on signal is turned on) (step S20). Next, detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a are input via the switch circuit 58. Then, the state determination is performed (switch processing: step S21). Specifically, if the state of the input port for inputting the detection signal of each switch is ON, the value of the switch timer provided corresponding to each switch is incremented by one.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs display control processing for outputting and clearing the DG signal to various displays such as the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, and the status indicator. Execute (Step S22). Next, the CPU 56 executes an abnormal winning notification process for notifying that an abnormal winning to the special winning opening has been detected (step S23). Specifically, the count switch 23 is turned on in spite of the fact that it is before opening the grand prize opening in the special symbol process process described later (specifically, in the process of steps S300 to S303 described later). Is detected, it is determined that an abnormal winning in the big winning opening has been detected, and control is performed to notify.

  Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number used for game control is performed (random number update process: step S24). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value determining random number (initial value determining random number updating process: step S25). Furthermore, CPU56 performs the process which updates the count value of the counter for producing | generating a display symbol random number (display symbol random number update process: step S26).

  When the random number update process, the initial value determination random number update process, and the display symbol random number update process are performed, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process process (step S27). In the special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Further, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S28). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command by setting an effect control command related to a decorative symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (effect symbol command control process). : Step S29). Note that the fact that the variation of the decorative symbol is synchronized with the variation of the special symbol means that the variation time (variable display period) is the same.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S30).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the prize opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a and the like (step S31). Specifically, a payout command command such as a prize ball number command indicating the number of prize balls is output to the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a being turned on. . The payout control microcomputer 370 mounted on the payout control board 37 drives the ball payout device 97 in response to receiving a prize ball number command indicating the number of prize balls.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a test terminal process which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine (step S32). In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 outputs the contents related to the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port 2 to the output port. (Step S33: Output processing). And CPU56 performs the memory | storage process which checks the increase / decrease in a pending | holding memory | storage number (step S34).

  Further, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for effect display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag. A symbol display control process is performed (step S35). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag is set in the special symbol process, the CPU 56 outputs the output every 0.2 seconds. The display control data value set in the buffer is incremented by one. Instead of using the start flag and the end flag, the CPU 56 may update the value of the display control data based on the value of the special symbol process flag. For example, when the value of the special symbol process flag becomes a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (1 in this embodiment), the CPU 56 sets the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (in this embodiment). In the embodiment, the value of the display control data may be incremented by one every 0.2 seconds until 3). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b Variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Then, when the end flag is set or the value of the special symbol process flag becomes a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 displays the stop symbol of the special symbol determined in the special symbol process process as the first special symbol display. Is displayed on the display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S36).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a status display lamp display process for setting status display control data for displaying each status display lamp in an output buffer for setting the status display control data (step S37). In this case, when the gaming state is a high probability state (for example, a probability variation state), state display control data for displaying the state indicator lamp 1 indicating the high probability state is set in the output buffer. Further, when the gaming state is the short time state, the state display control data for displaying the state indicator lamp 2 indicating the short time state is set in the output buffer.

  In the case where the status indicator display process is executed at a time other than when the power to the gaming machine is turned on, the status indicator 2 indicating that the time is short is displayed only when the gaming state is the time short state. You may do it. By doing so, even if the game state is internally determined to be a probabilistic state, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that the probable state is a promising state. Can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the game control process is started periodically (for example, every 2 ms). In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process has a flag. It may be executed in the main process based on the setting. In this embodiment, the processes of steps S21 to S37 (except for steps S30 and S32) correspond to a game control process for controlling the progress of the game.

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 sets the interrupt permitted state (step S38) and ends the process.

  Next, the special symbol process (step S27) in the main process will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process processing program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560). The game control microcomputer 560 is provided with a first start port switch 13a or a second start for detecting that a game ball has won a first start winning port 13 provided in the game board 6 in the special symbol process. If the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the winning opening 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning in which the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 is made. If it has occurred (step S311), after performing the start port switch passing process (step S312), any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state. If the first start winning port 13 or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  In step S311, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether the bit corresponding to the first start winning port 13 or the second start port switch 14a is on in the input data input from the input port, for example. You may check. Further, for example, in the switch process (see step S21), the flag is set based on the fact that the first start winning port 13 or the second start port switch 14a is turned on twice in succession, and the game control The microcomputer 560 may confirm whether or not the flag is set in step S311.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where variable display of a special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total reserved storage number). The number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total reserved storage number counter. If the count value of the total reserved memory number counter is not 0, it is determined whether the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit or a small hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. In the case of a small hit, a small hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The big hit flag and the small hit flag are reset when the big hit game or the small hit game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. The variation pattern of variable display of special symbols (corresponding to the variation time here) is determined in advance according to the values of the random number MR3 for variation pattern type and the random value MR4 for variation pattern extraction extracted at the time of starting winning. Select from multiple types of variation patterns. Further, control is performed to transmit information for instructing a variation pattern (a variation pattern command, that is, a variable display pattern command) to the production control microcomputer 100. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) according to step S302.

  In this embodiment, each random number value is extracted when a start prize is generated. However, a random value for determining a variation pattern such as a random number MR3 for variation pattern type determination or a random value MR4 for variation pattern determination. May be extracted at the start of the variation of the special symbol (that is, at the timing of variation pattern determination (see steps S331 and S333)). By doing so, even if a game ball wins the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 at the same timing, the change pattern is determined at the start timing of the change. By reading the random number value, the read random number value can be made different, and the fluctuation display can be performed with different fluctuation patterns. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the production variations of variable display of special symbols.

  Special symbol variation process (step S302): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the special symbol process timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the value of the special symbol process timer becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) Is controlled to shift to a value (3 in this example) according to step S303.

  Special symbol stop process (step S303): The special symbol on the special symbol display 8 is stopped. If the stop symbol of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S304. If not, the internal state is updated to shift to step S300.

  Preliminary winning opening process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special variable winning ball apparatus to open the big prize opening. To do. Also, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the process timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) according to step S305.

  Large winning opening open process (step S305): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. A control for sending an effect control command for a round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. Further, when the closing condition for the special winning opening is established, the control for closing the special winning opening is performed. Specifically, the solenoid 21 is driven to close the special variable winning ball apparatus to close the special winning opening. In addition, the execution time of the post-hit opening process is set by the process timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (6 in this example) according to step S306.

  Post-winner opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. Processing such as checking whether there is a remaining round in the big hit gaming state is performed. If there is still a remaining round, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S304. When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (7 in this example) according to step S307.

  Big hit end process (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) according to step S300.

  Pre-opening process for small hits (step S308: executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control is performed to open the big winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, Etc.), and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special variable winning ball apparatus to open the big winning opening. The execution time of the process during the hit release is set, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to step S309. However, in the case of starting a round, the process for opening a small hit game is a process for starting a small hit game.

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. A control for sending an effect control command for a round display during the small hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming that the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S308. When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) according to step S310.

  Small hit end process (step S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control to end the small hit gaming state. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) according to step S300.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 is turned on by the first start port switch 13a. Whether or not (step S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first reserved memory number is 4 (step S212). If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is 4, the process proceeds to step S221.

  If the value of the first reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (step S214).

  In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13), data indicating “first” is set, When the second start port switch 14a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the second start winning port 14), data indicating “second” is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 13 a is turned on in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area), and the first 2 When the start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

  FIG. 15A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). As shown in FIG. 15A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. FIG. 15A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 15A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or the 2. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the starting winning port 14. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  In this embodiment, the display of the special symbol corresponding to the larger one of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is preferentially executed, and the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are executed. When the stored number is the same, the variable display of the special symbol with the earlier winning order set in the reserved storage specific information storage area is executed, but the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory are always displayed. When priority is given to the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the larger one of the numbers, there is no need for the reserved storage specific information storage area. In addition, depending on whether the gaming state is a probabilistic state or a short-time state, priority is given to the variable display of any special symbol, or the variable display of one of the predetermined special symbols is displayed. When always prioritizing execution, there is no need for the reserved storage specific information storage area. By doing so, the required capacity of the RAM 55 can be reduced.

  FIG. 15B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold memory. As shown in FIG. 15B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 selects each random value (random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, random number value MR2-1 for determining the big hit type, reach determination) from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503 or the random counter. Random number value MR2-2, random number value MR3 for variation pattern type determination, random number value MR4 for variation pattern determination) are extracted and stored in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (step S3). Step S215).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first start opening winning designation command (step S216). Further, the CPU 56 increments the value of the total reserved memory number counter indicating the total reserved memory number that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (step S217). Then, the CPU 56 transmits a reserved memory number notification command indicating the total reserved memory number based on the value of the total reserved memory number counter (step S218). In addition, you may transmit a pending | holding memory | storage number notification command before a 1st start opening winning designation | designated command.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (step S221). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the second reserved memory number is 4 (step S222). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated. If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the CPU 56 may perform the process of confirming again whether the first start port switch 13a is on (see step S211).

  If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is not 4, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S223). Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (step S224).

  Next, the CPU 56 selects each random value (random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, random number value MR2-1 for determining the big hit type, reach determination) from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503 or the random counter. Random number value MR2-2, random number value MR3 for variation pattern type determination, and random value MR4 for variation pattern determination) are extracted, and a process of storing them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is executed ( Step S225).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second start opening winning designation command (step S226). Further, the CPU 56 increases the value of the total reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S227). Then, the CPU 56 transmits a pending storage count notification command based on the value of the total pending storage count counter (step S228). In addition, you may transmit a pending | holding memory | storage number notification command before a 2nd start opening winning designation | designated command.

  When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. And the address of the command transmission table according to an effect control command is set to a pointer, and an effect control command is transmitted in an effect control command control process (step S29).

  16 and 17 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 first checks the value of the total number of reserved storage (step S1501). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the total reserved memory number that is the total value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is “0” based on the total reserved memory number count value or the like. Is determined (step S1501).

  If the total reserved storage number is “0”, the CPU 56 executes a demo display setting process for producing a customer waiting demonstration (step S1502). Specifically, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a demonstration display flag indicating that a customer waiting demonstration effect is being executed is set. If it is set, the special symbol normal process is terminated as it is. If not set, the CPU 56 sets a demonstration display flag and transmits a demonstration display command for designating display of a customer waiting demonstration to the production control microcomputer 100.

  If the total reserved memory number is not “0”, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second reserved memory number is larger than the first reserved memory number (step S1503). Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not both the value of the first reserved memory number counter and the value of the second reserved memory number counter are 1 or more. It is confirmed whether or not the value of the stored number counter is larger than the value of the first reserved stored number counter. If the second reserved memory number is larger than the first reserved memory number, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S1507. If the second reserved memory number is not larger than the first reserved memory number, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first reserved memory number is larger than the second reserved memory number (step S1504). Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not both the value of the first reserved memory number counter and the value of the second reserved memory number counter are 1 or more. It is confirmed whether or not the value of the stored number counter is larger than the value of the second reserved stored number counter. If the first reserved memory number is larger than the second reserved memory number, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S1506.

  In steps S1503 and S1504, if either the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 0, the CPU 56 displays a special symbol variation display corresponding to the non-zero reserved memory number. Control to run. For example, if the first reserved memory number is 1 or more and the second reserved memory number is 0, the CPU 56 controls to execute the variable display of the first special symbol. Further, if the second reserved memory number is 1 or more and the first reserved memory number is 0, the CPU 56 controls to execute the variable display of the second special symbol.

  If the first reserved memory number is not larger than the second reserved memory number (that is, if the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are equal), the CPU 56 determines the reserved specific area (see FIG. 15A). It is confirmed whether or not the first data among the data set to “1” is data indicating “first” (step S1505).

  When the first reserved memory number is larger than the second reserved memory number (Y in step S1504), or when the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in step S1505) ), The CPU 56 stores data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). Setting is performed (step S1506).

  When the second reserved memory number is larger than the first reserved memory number (Y in step S1503), or the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, “second”). (N in step S1505), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in the special symbol pointer (step S1507).

  As described above, by executing the processing of steps S1503 to S1507, the CPU 56 gives priority to the variable display of the second special symbol when the first reserved memory number is larger than the second reserved memory number. Control is performed so as to execute variable display of one special symbol. Further, when the second reserved memory number is larger than the first reserved memory number, the CPU 56 performs control so that the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol. As described above, by controlling so that the variation display of the special symbol having the larger number of reserved memories is executed with priority, the situation where an invalid start winning is generated is reduced.

  Note that, for example, when the gaming state is the normal state, the first start winning opening 13 is easy to start winning, and when the gaming state is a certain change state or a short time state, the second starting winning opening 14 is configured to easily start winning. If it is determined that the total number of reserved memories is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not the probability change flag indicating the probability change state or the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state is set. May be. If the probability change flag or the time reduction flag is set, the process may proceed to step S1507 on the condition that the second reserved memory number is not 0, and the variable display of the second special symbol may be preferentially executed. . If the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are not set, the process may proceed to step S1506 on condition that the first reserved memory number is not 0, and the change display of the first special symbol may be preferentially executed. . By doing so, it is possible to preferentially execute the change display of the special symbol that tends to accumulate the reserved memory according to the gaming state, and it is possible to reduce the situation where an invalid start winning occurs.

  In addition, for example, the second special symbol variable display may be executed on condition that the second reserved memory number is not 0, or the first special memory is always displayed on condition that the first reserved memory number is not 0. You may make it perform the fluctuation | variation display of a symbol.

  In the RAM 55, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer, and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S1508). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each disturbance stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory number buffer. Numeric values (specifically, numeric data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and numerical data indicating the random value MR2-1 for determining the big hit type) are read out and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value (specifically, stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory number buffer). Specifically, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2-1 for determining the jackpot type are read out and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S1509). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 and shifts the contents of each storage area. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area are shifted. At this time, the CPU 56 deletes the oldest data indicated by the special symbol pointer from the data set in the reserved specific area, and shifts the contents of each reserved specific area. Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 deletes the oldest “first” data set in the hold specific area, and sets each hold specific area. Shift the contents of. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 deletes the oldest “second” data set in the reserved specific area and displays the contents of each reserved specific area. shift.

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the total reserved memory number counter (step S1510), and transmits a reserved memory number notification command based on the value of the total reserved memory number counter after the subtraction (step S1511).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the special figure display result determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer (step S1512). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, as a use table for determining whether the variable display result is “lost”, “big hit”, or “small hit” The first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 8A is selected and set. In this case, for example, in the process of step S1512, the storage address (first address) of the first special figure display result determination table 130A in the ROM 54 may be set in a determination table pointer or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, as a use table for determining whether the variable display result is “lost”, “big hit”, or “small hit”, FIG. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in (B) is selected and set. In this case, for example, in the processing of step S1512, the storage address (first address) of the second special figure display result determination table 130B in the ROM 54 may be set in a determination table pointer or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Next, the CPU 56 refers to the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B set in step S1512, thereby reading the random number value for special figure display result determination read in step S1508. It is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating MR1 matches the jackpot determination value data (step S1513). In this case, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation flag is in the on state. If the probability variation flag is in the on state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the jackpot determination value data corresponding to the probability variation flag on shown in FIG. Determine. If the probability variation flag is in the off state, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination value data corresponding to the probability variation flag off shown in FIG. By doing so, when the gaming state is a probable change state, it is decided to make a big hit at a higher rate than in the normal state or the short time state.

  When the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the big hit determination value data (Y in step S1513), the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that the big hit is determined to be in an on state (step S1514). Next, the CPU 56 selects and sets the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 9 as a use table for determining one of a plurality of jackpot types (step S1515). Then, the CPU 56 refers to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in step S1515 based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2-1 read in step S1508, thereby determining the jackpot type as “first”. 1 normal big hit, 2nd normal big hit, 1st positive variation big hit, 2nd positive variation big hit, 3rd positive variation big hit, 4th positive variation big hit, or sudden hit big hit (Step S1516). In this case, when the value of the special symbol pointer is “1”, the CPU 56 determines the type of jackpot based on the jackpot type buffer value corresponding to the special symbol pointer “1” shown in FIG. . When the value of the special symbol pointer is “2”, the type of jackpot is determined based on the jackpot type buffer value corresponding to the special symbol pointer “2” shown in FIG.

  Also, in this embodiment, if “second normal big hit” or “third probability variable big hit” is determined in step S1516, the probability change promotion effect is executed during the big hit game. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the determination process using the big hit type determination random value MR2-1 in step S1516, it is determined whether the big hit type is a normal big hit, a probability big hit or a sudden probability big hit. At the same time, it is determined whether or not to execute the probable promotion effect during the big hit game.

  In this embodiment, the probability variation promotion effect is executed only when the second normal big hit is out of the normal big hits. However, when the normal big hit is determined, the probability variation promotion effect is always executed. It may be configured. In addition, the probability variation promotion effect may be executed not only when it is determined as a normal big hit or a probable big hit, but also when, for example, sudden probability big hit or a small hit is suddenly determined.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 side determines the presence / absence of the probable change promotion effect together with the jackpot type. However, the game control microcomputer 560 only determines the jackpot type. It may not be determined whether or not to execute the probable promotion effect. In this case, on the side of the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, it is determined whether or not to execute the probability change promotion effect based on the reception of the effect control command at the start of change such as the change start command and the change pattern command. It may be. By doing so, the processing burden on the game control microcomputer 560 side can be reduced.

  When the processing of step S1507 is executed and the special symbol pointer value is set to “2”, as shown in FIG. Since the determination random number value MR2-1 is not assigned, the big hit type is not determined to be “surprise big hit”. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent sudden sudden odd-change hits or small hits from being suddenly made when the state is shifted to the probability change state after sudden sudden change big hits. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling that he / she has lost, and to prevent a situation where the interest in the game is reduced. For example, if a sudden probability change jackpot occurs suddenly when the player is transitioning to a probability change state after a sudden probability change jackpot, the player may feel that he / she has missed a single jackpot, The situation can be prevented.

  Then, the CPU 56 sets the jackpot type buffer value to any one of “00” to “05” corresponding to the jackpot type determined in step S1517 (step S1517).

  If the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the big hit determination value data (N in step S1513), the numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random value MR1 read in step S1508 is the small hit determination. It is determined whether or not it matches the value data (step S1518). In this case, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation flag is on. If the probability variation flag is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the small hit determination value data corresponding to the probability variation flag on shown in FIG. Determine whether. If the probability variation flag is off, it is determined whether or not the small hit determination value data corresponding to the probability variation flag off shown in FIG.

  When the processing of step S1507 is executed and the special symbol pointer value is set to “2”, the small hit determination value data is assigned in the second special diagram display result determination table 130B as shown in FIG. Because it is not, it is not determined to be a small hit. Therefore, in this embodiment, only when the process of step S1507 is executed and the special symbol pointer value is set to “1” (that is, only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed), the small hit is determined. There is a case.

  If the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result matches the small hit determination value data (Y in step S1518), the CPU 56 sets the small hit flag indicating that the small hit is determined to be in the ON state. (Step S1519). Then, control goes to a step S1520. If the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result does not match the small hit determination value data (N in step S1518), the process proceeds to step S1521.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a maximum value for the number of times of winning a prize opening (step S1520). In this case, for example, if the big hit type is any one of “first normal big hit”, “second normal big hit”, “first positive probability big hit” to “fourth positive probability big hit”, the number of big winning opening is set. The maximum value is set to “15” corresponding to 15 open games. In addition, when the big hit type is “surprise big hit” or when the small hit type is “small hit”, the CPU 56 sets the maximum number of big winning opening to “2” corresponding to the double open game. Set. Note that the CPU 56 may set the maximum value of the number of times of winning the big winning opening before the start of the big hit game (for example, special symbol stop processing or pre-opening of the big winning opening).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a confirmed special symbol corresponding to the result of determining the variable display result or determining the jackpot type (step S1521). As an example, if the numerical value data indicating the random number MR1 does not match the small hit determination value data in step S1518, a lost symbol is obtained corresponding to the determination result that the variable display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is set as the confirmed special symbol. If the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 matches the small hit determination value data in step S1518, the small hit symbol is displayed corresponding to the determination result that the variable display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “5” is set as the confirmed special symbol. Furthermore, when the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 matches the jackpot determination value data in step S1513, the numbers “1” and “7” that are the jackpot symbols are changed according to the determination result of the jackpot type in step S1516. One of the special symbols shown is set as a confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the big hit type is any one of “first normal big hit”, “second normal big hit”, “first positive probability big hit” to “fourth positive probability big hit”, “7” which becomes a probable big hit symbol. The special symbol indicating the number is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “surprise big hit”, the special symbol indicating the number “1” that becomes the two round big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a background designation command corresponding to the gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1522). In this case, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the probability variation flag is set. If it is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a high probability state background designation command (command 9501 (H) shown in FIG. 6). Further, if the probability variation flag is not set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command (command 9500 (H) shown in FIG. 6). Therefore, in this embodiment, a high-probability state background designation command is transmitted if the gaming state is a probable change state, and a normal state background designation command is transmitted if the gaming state is other than the probability variation state (normal state or short-time state). The Note that the normal state background designation command is transmitted only when the gaming state is the normal state, and if the gaming state is the short time state (for example, if the short time flag indicating that the short time state is set). The time-short state background designation command may be transmitted.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S1523).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S321). If the big hit flag is on (Y in step S321), the CPU 56 determines whether the gaming state is the normal state, the probability change state, or the time reduction state (specifically, whether the probability change flag is set or the time reduction Based on whether the flag is set), one of the big hit variation pattern type determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types (step S322). Then, the process proceeds to step S331.

  When the big hit flag is off (N in step S321), the CPU 56 determines whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S323). If the small hit flag is on (Y in step S323), the CPU 56 determines whether the gaming state is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the time reduction state (specifically, whether the probability variation flag is set, Based on whether the time reduction flag is set), one of the small hit variation pattern type determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types (step S324). . Then, the process proceeds to step S331.

  When the small hit flag is off (N in step S323), that is, when it is out of play, it is based on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state (specifically, Select one of the reach determination tables as a table to be used to determine whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state based on whether the probability change flag or the time reduction flag is set) And set (step S325).

  Next, the CPU 56 specifies the total reserved memory number by, for example, reading the count value of the total reserved memory number counter (step S326). Next, the CPU 56 determines the presence or absence of the reach state by referring to any one of the reach determination tables set in step S325 based on the specified total reserved storage number and the random number MR2-2 for reach determination (step S325). S327). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the random number value MR2-2 for reach determination stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer, and reads the read random number value MR2 for reach determination. -2 determines whether or not a reach state exists.

  When the determination result indicating that the reach state is present is obtained (Y in step S328), the CPU 56 determines the reach variation pattern type as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. One of the tables is selected and set (step S329). When a determination result indicating that there is no reach state is obtained (N in Step S328), the CPU 56 uses the non-reach variation pattern type as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. One of the determination tables is selected and set (step S330). Then, the process proceeds to step S331.

  Next, the CPU 56 refers to the usage table set in any one of steps S322, S324, S329, and S330 based on the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and sets the variation pattern type to one of a plurality of types. Determine (step S331). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer, and reads the random number value for determining the variation pattern type. The variation pattern type is determined based on the numerical value MR3.

  In the process of step S331, based on the establishment of the first start condition, the first special symbol display 8a determines the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol, or the second start condition is Regardless of whether the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol indicator 8b based on the establishment, the variation pattern type determination updated by a common random counter or the like The variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the common random number MR3. Further, in the process of step S331, regardless of the determination result of the presence or absence of the reach state in step S327, using the numerical data indicating the common random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, the variation pattern type is determined by a common processing module. Can be determined as one of a plurality of types. As an example, in the process of step S331, the variation pattern type may be determined with reference to the determination table stored in the address of the ROM 54 set in the determination table pointer.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses a plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables such as a hit variation pattern determination table and a loss variation pattern determination table as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns based on the determination result of the variation pattern type. Is selected and set (step S332). Next, the CPU 56 refers to the variation pattern determination table set in step S332 based on the variation pattern determination random value MR4, and thereby, among the plurality of types of variation patterns included in the variation pattern type determined in step S331. Either one is determined (step S333). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer, and reads the random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern thus read out. Based on this, the variation pattern is determined.

  In the process of step S333, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, the first special symbol display 8a determines the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol, or the second start condition is satisfied. Regardless of whether or not the second special symbol display unit 8b determines the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol, the variation pattern is updated by a common random counter or the like. One of a plurality of types of variation patterns included in the variation pattern type determined in step S331 is determined using numerical data indicating the common random value MR4. Further, in the process of step S333, regardless of the determination result of the presence or absence of the reach state in step S327, a plurality of variation patterns are generated by a common processing module using numerical data indicating the common random value MR4 used for variation pattern determination. Can be determined to be any of the types. As an example, in the process of step S333, the variation pattern may be determined with reference to the determination table stored in the address of the ROM 54 set in the determination table pointer.

  Next, the CPU 56 starts changing the special symbol indicated by the special symbol pointer (step S334). For example, a start flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S35 is set. Note that in the special symbol display control process of step S35 without using the start flag or the end flag, when the variation of the special symbol is controlled based only on the value of the special symbol process flag, in step S334, the CPU 56 A flag indicating whether the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changed may be set. Further, the CPU 56 sets the special figure variation time in the variation time timer according to the determination result of the variation pattern in step S333 (step S335).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs settings for transmitting various commands for use in starting the special symbol variation (step S336). For example, when the special symbol pointer value is 1, the CPU 56 performs control to sequentially transmit the first variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, and the display result command from the main substrate 31 to the effect control substrate 80. When the special symbol pointer value is 2, the CPU 56 performs control to sequentially transmit the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, and the display result command from the main substrate 31 to the effect control substrate 80. Note that the command is specifically transmitted by the effect symbol command control process (see step S29) performed by the CPU 56 in accordance with the setting in step S336.

  By executing the process of step S336, the CPU 56 transmits a change start command and a change pattern designation command within the same timer interrupt. Then, after transmitting the variation start command and the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 56 transmits the display result command and the pending storage number notification command in every 2 msec (or every 4 msec). By doing so, the effect control microcomputer 100 can reliably receive at least a command related to the liquid crystal display in the effect display device 9.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 56 performs the process of step S336, and executes the effect symbol command control process (see step S29) according to the setting of step S336, thereby shifting to at least the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state). Whether or not and a variable display pattern (variation pattern) can be specified is transmitted. As shown in this embodiment, the command transmission means may transmit the variation pattern command that can identify the variation pattern and the display result command that can identify the display result as separate commands. Only one command (for example, a variation pattern command that can specify both the variation pattern and the display result) may be transmitted.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S302) (step S337).

  In this embodiment, the special figure display result is obtained from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503 or the random counter at the time of winning the game ball to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. All of random number MR1 for determination, random value MR2-1 for jackpot type determination, random value MR2-2 for reach determination, random value MR3 for variation pattern type determination, and random value MR4 for variation pattern determination Although the case where it is extracted and stored in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer is shown, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type and the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern are started. You may make it extract not at the time of winning a prize but at the time of the fluctuation | variation start of a 1st special symbol or a 2nd special symbol.

  For example, when the random number values MR3 and MR4 are extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the CPU 56 performs the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch in the start port switch passing process. When ON of 14a is detected (see steps S211 and S221), a random number MR1 for determining a special figure display result and a random for determining a big hit type are selected from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503 or the random counter. Only the numerical value MR2-1 and the random number MR2-2 for reach determination are extracted and stored in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer (see steps S215 and S225). In step S331 of the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 extracts the variation pattern type determination random number MR3 from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503 and the random counter, and extracts the extracted variation pattern type determination. The variation pattern type is determined based on the random number MR3. Further, in step S333 of the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 extracts the variation pattern determination random value MR4 from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503 and the random counter, and extracts the extracted variation pattern determination. A variation pattern is determined based on the random value MR4.

  For example, all random values including the random number value MR3 for variation pattern type determination and the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination are extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer. Then, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 by chance at the same time, the storage area of the first reserved storage buffer and the storage area of the second reserved storage buffer May store the same random value. If it does so, the situation where a fluctuation display will be performed according to the same fluctuation pattern by the fluctuation display of the 1st special symbol and the fluctuation display of the 2nd special symbol which are performed after that will arise. On the other hand, as described above, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type and the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern are extracted at the start of variation, the first start winning opening 13 and the second Even if a game ball wins at the start winning opening 14 by chance, the variation pattern of the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol executed after that may be made different. it can.

  In this embodiment, the random number value MR2-2 for reach determination, the random value MR3 for change pattern type determination, and the random value MR4 for change pattern determination are randomly updated using, for example, a refresh register. be able to. By doing so, the variation pattern used for the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol can be determined more randomly, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation process (step S302) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol variation process, first, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the special symbol process timer by 1 (step S351). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the special symbol process timer has expired (that is, whether or not the value of the special symbol process timer is 0), and if it has not expired (N in step S352), it remains as it is. The special symbol variation process is terminated. If the special symbol process timer has expired (Y in step S352), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S303 (step S353).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation stop process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol variation stopping process, the CPU 56 stops the variation of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 and derives and displays the stopped symbol (step S1301). For example, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S35 to end the variation of the special symbol, and displays a stop symbol on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Control to display and display. In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a decoration symbol stop designation command (8F00 (H)) for designating stoppage of the decoration symbol variation in the effect display device 9 to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1302). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S1303).

  If the jackpot flag is set (Y in step S1303), the CPU 56 displays the jackpot symbol after stopping the jackpot symbol on the jackpot control timer for measuring the time for controlling the opening / closing of the jackpot. Is set (step S1304). The execution time (big hit display time (eg, 3 seconds)) of the effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the player that the game is started (step S1304). Then, the CPU 56 transmits a hit start designation command (fanfare designation command) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1305).

  Next, the CPU 56 resets the big hit flag (step S1306), and if it is set, resets the probability variation flag, the time reduction flag, and the time reduction counter (step S1307). Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S304 (step S1308).

  If the big hit flag is not set in step S1303, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the hourly flag is set (step S1309). If not set, the process proceeds to step S1313. If it is set, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the time reduction counter (step S1310) and checks whether the value after subtraction of the time reduction counter is 0 (step S1311). The time reduction counter is a counter for counting the number of execution times of the special symbol and decorative symbol change display after shifting to the time reduction state.

  If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S1313 as it is. If the value of the time reduction counter is 0, the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S1312). That is, after shifting to the time-saving state after the big hit, the special symbol and the decorative symbol change display are completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), so the time-saving flag is reset and the normal state is entered.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S1313). If the small winning flag is set (Y in step S1313), the CPU 56 stops displaying the small winning symbol on the large winning opening control timer that measures the time for controlling the opening / closing of the large winning opening. An execution time (small hit display time (for example, 3 seconds)) for informing the player that the small hit game is started is set (step S1314). Then, the CPU 56 transmits a hit start designation command (fanfare designation command) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1315).

  Next, the CPU 56 resets the small hit flag (step S1316). Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S308 (step S1317).

  If the small hit flag is not set in step S1313, the CPU 56 updates the internal state (special symbol process flag) to a value corresponding to step S300 (step S1318).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big prize opening control timer by -1 (step S461). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer is 0 (step S462). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0 (N in step S462), the process is terminated as it is.

  If the value of the big prize control timer is 0 (Y in step S462), the CPU 56 reads the big hit type buffer value determined in step S1516 (step S463). Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the read jackpot type buffer value is “00” or “01” corresponding to the jackpot type of “normal jackpot” (step S464). In this case, if the big hit type buffer value is “00” or “01” (Y in step S464), the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag to start control to the time reduction state (step S465), and A predetermined value (for example, “100”) is set in the hour / times counter (step S466). Then, control goes to a step S470.

  When the big hit type buffer value is other than “00” and “01” in step S464 (N in step S313), a probability variation flag is set (step S467) in order to start control to the probability variation state. A time reduction flag is set (step S468). In addition, a predetermined value (for example, “100”) is set in the time reduction counter (step S469). Then, control goes to a step S470. Note that the time reduction state may be continued until the next big hit occurs without setting a predetermined value in the time reduction counter in step S469.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the internal state (special symbol process flag) to a value corresponding to step S300 (step S470).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 33 ms) (step S701). .

  Next, the production control CPU 101 executes a random number update process for updating the counter value of a counter for generating a predetermined random number (step S702), and proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S703). To do. When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S704) and executes the effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and executes a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S705). Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes effect control process processing (step S706). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  In addition, when the code display start flag is set (Y in step S707), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not an on signal from the operation button 120 is detected (step S708). When the ON signal from the operation button 120 is detected (that is, when the operation button 120 is operated by the player), the code display start flag is reset, and the two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 9 is displayed. Erasing is performed (step S709). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702. When the ON signal from the operation button 120 is not detected (that is, when the operation button 120 is not operated by the player), the display of the two-dimensional code is continued on the effect display device 9 (step S710). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702. Here, since the process of steps S707 to S710 is incorporated in the main process executed by the production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101), the two-dimensional code can always be displayed. . Note that the processing of steps S707 to S710 may not be incorporated into the main processing, but may be incorporated at other positions that are always determined by the production control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the production control CPU 101). . The code display start flag is a flag that is set when a two-dimensional code is displayed on the effect display device 9.

  23 and 24 are flowcharts showing the command analysis process (step S705) in the main process. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is stored in the command reception buffer. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S1611). When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads out the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S1612).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command (variation pattern command: 81XX (H)) designated by a change pattern (step S1613), the effect control CPU 101 stores the EXT data of the command in the change pattern data in the RAM. The data is stored in the area (step S1614), and the fluctuation pattern reception flag is set (step S1615).

  If the received effect control command is an effect control command for specifying a display result (display result command: 8CXX (H)) (step S1616), the effect control CPU 101 stores the EXT data of the command in the RAM as a display result command. In the area (step S1617), a display result reception flag is set (step S1618).

  If the received effect control command is a fanfare-designated effect control command (fanfare command: A0XX (H)) (step S1619), the effect control CPU 101 stores the EXT data of the command in the fanfare data storage area in the RAM. (Step S1620), and a fanfare flag indicating that the fanfare command has been received is set (step S1621).

  If the received effect control command is an ending-designated effect control command (ending command: A3XX (H)) (step S1622), the effect control CPU 101 uses the EXT data of the command as the ending data storage area in the RAM. (Step S1623), and an ending flag indicating that the ending command has been received is set (step S1624).

  If the received effect control command is a high-probability state background designation command (command 9501 (H)) (step S1625), the effect control CPU 101 is in a probability change state in which the probability change state is not notified ( It is checked whether or not the latent probability changing flag indicating that the latent probability changing state is in progress (the latent probability changing state) is set (step S1626). If the latent probability variation flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display a red background as the background color on the effect display device 9 (step S1627). If the latent probability change flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1629.

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (command 9500 (H)) (step S1628), the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display a green background as the background color on the effect display device 9. Is performed (step S1629). Even when the latent probability variation flag is set in step S <b> 1625, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S <b> 1629 and performs control to display a green background as a background color on the effect display device 9.

  When the processing of steps S1625 to S1629 is executed, and it is already notified that the jackpot has been executed after the jackpot has been determined after being determined to be a probability change jackpot, the effect display device 9 displays a red color. The background is displayed and an effect such as a decorative pattern change display is performed in a state in which it is possible to recognize that the probability variation state. Further, if the latent probability is changing even after the big hit is executed after the normal big hit is determined, or after the big hit is executed after the probability changing big hit is determined, the effect display device 9 displays the green The background is displayed and an effect such as a display of the decorative pattern is performed in a state in which it is impossible to recognize whether or not the state is the probability variation state. It should be noted that such an effect in which it is not possible to recognize whether or not the state is in a probable state is continued even during the decorative pattern change display. Further, in this embodiment, even if it is determined that the probability variation big hit, there is a case where the probability variation promotion effect is executed without being notified immediately that the probability variation big hit, so the big hit is determined after the probability variation big hit is determined. Even after the execution, even if it is not notified that the promotion operation to the probability change has failed and the probability change is not notified in the probability change promotion effect, it is not possible to recognize whether or not the state is the probability change state by moving to step S1629. Effects such as display of fluctuating decorative symbols are performed in the state.

  When a normal state background designation command is received, the background may be displayed on the effect display device 9 with a background color (for example, blue) indicating that the gaming state is the normal state. And in this case, if the latent probability change is in progress, or even if it is determined that the probability change big hit, if the promotion operation to the probability change failed in the probability change promotion effect, it has not been notified that the probability change The background may be displayed on the effect display device 9 with the same background color (for example, blue) as when the gaming state is the normal state. Even in such a case, even if it is normally determined to be a big hit, or if it is determined to be a probable big hit, if it is under latent probability change, or if the promotion operation to the probable change fails in the probability change promotion production, the probability change When it is not notified that it will be, it is possible to perform effects such as decorative display variation display in a state in which it is not possible to recognize whether or not the state is a probability variation state.

  In addition, for example, when the gaming state is the time-short state, when the time-short state background designation command is transmitted, the effect display device 9 is further different when the time-short state background designation command is received. The background may be displayed on the effect display device 9 with a background color (for example, yellow). Also, instead of always displaying a red background when it is already informed that it will be probabilistic, it is shifted only to the high probability state, and it is shifted to the high probability state and also to the short time state. It is also possible to display the background of a different background color on the effect display device 9 depending on the case where it is performed. In this case, when the game ball is in a high base state where it is easy to start and win, the same background color (for example, yellow) as that in the short time state is displayed, and in a low base state where the game ball is difficult to start and win. In some cases, the same background color (for example, blue) as in the normal state may be displayed.

  If the received effect control command is the first variation start designation command (command 8001 (H)) (step S1630), the effect control CPU 101 displays the decorative symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol. A first variation start flag indicating that variation display is to be started is set (step S1631).

  Also, if the received effect control command is the second variation start designation command (command 8002 (H)) (step S1632), the effect control CPU 101 displays the decorative symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol. A second variation start flag indicating that variation display is to be started is set (step S1633).

  If the received effect control command is a decorative symbol stop designation command (command 8F00 (H)) (step S1634), the presentation control CPU 101 designates a decorative symbol stop indicating that the decorative symbol stop designation command has been received. A reception flag is set (step S1635).

  If the received command read in step S1612 is another effect control command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received command (step S1636).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S706) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Variation start command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Also, it is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether the first variation start command reception flag, the second variation start command reception flag, and the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process are set. If either the first variation start command or the second variation start command and the variation pattern command are received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801).

  Decoration symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the ornament symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol changing process (step S802).

  Decoration symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  Decoration symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (decoration symbol stop designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the ornament symbol is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Control. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation start command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display process (step S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805).

  In-round processing (step S805): Display control during round is performed. For example, display control of the number of rounds is performed based on a display command for opening a big prize opening indicating that the big prize opening is open. If it is decided to execute the probable promotion effect, the probable promotion effect is executed.

  Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, the interval display is performed based on a display command after opening the big winning opening indicating that the big winning opening is after being opened (during closing).

  Big hit end effect processing (step S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation start command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, each variation mode constituting the variation pattern is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the change mode. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and performs control for variably displaying the decorative pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  In addition, similar to the control based on the display control execution data, the effect control CPU 101 controls the lighting state of various lamps based on the lamp control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and obtains the sound number data. Output to the audio output board 70.

  The process data shown in FIG. 26 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  27 and 28 are flowcharts showing the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 reads the display result command or data indicating the display result command from the display result command storage area (step S820). Then, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variable display result is “lost” (step S821). If the variable display result is “losing” (Y in step S821), the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern command or data indicating the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S822). Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the designated variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” (step S823).

  When it is determined that the variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (Y in step S823), the effect control CPU 101 performs a variation in which the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command executes a specific effect of "end of development chance eye". It is determined whether or not it is a pattern (step S824).

  When it is determined that the variation pattern is to execute the specific effect of “end of development opportunity eye” (Y in step S824), the effect control CPU 101 determines that it becomes the final stop symbol constituting one of the development chance eyes. A combination of decorative symbols is determined (step S825).

  When it is determined that the variation pattern is not the execution pattern for executing the specific effect “end of development chance” (N in step S824), the effect control CPU 101 determines the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination. A non-reach symbol determination process for determining a combination is executed (step S826).

  When it is determined that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (N in step S823), the production control CPU 101 executes a reach symbol determination process for determining a combination of a definite decorative symbol as a final stop symbol constituting a reach combination. (Step S827).

  When the variable display result is other than “losing” (N in step S821), the effect control CPU 101 indicates that the variable display result is “small hit” or the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit. It is determined whether the type is “surprise big hit” or any other type (step S828). When the variable display result is “small hit”, or when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise big hit” (Y in step S828), the presentation control CPU 101 performs step S822. It is determined whether or not the variation pattern read out in (1) specifies that the variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S829). If it is determined that “non-reach” is designated, the process proceeds to step S824.

  When it is determined that the variable display mode is not designated as “non-reach” (N in step S829), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the variable display state of the decorative pattern is in the reach state. After that, it is determined whether or not “normal” reach production is designated (step S830). When it is determined that the “normal” reach effect is designated (Y in step S830), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the process of step S827 and becomes the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination. Determine the final decorative pattern.

  When it is determined that the “normal” reach effect is not designated after the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state (N in step S830), the effect control CPU 101 determines which of the odd chances. A combination of finalized decorative symbols that constitutes the final stop symbol that constitutes the symbol is determined (step S831).

  When the variable display result is not “small hit” and the big hit type is not “surprise big hit” (N in step S828), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the big display is “big hit”. It is determined whether the type is one of “first normal big hit” or “second normal big hit” or any other type (step S832). When the big hit type is “first normal big hit”, or when the big hit type is “second normal big hit” (Y in step S832), the presentation control CPU 101 performs the first normal big hit or the second normal big hit. Using the first final stop symbol determination table for determining the big hit symbol in the big hit, the combination of the confirmed decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol is determined (step S833). In this case, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the first final stop symbol determination table, and determines the combination of the left middle right final stop symbol as an even symbol that is a non-probable variable symbol as a confirmed decorative symbol. Then, control goes to a step S837.

  When the big hit type is neither “first normal big hit” nor “second normal big hit” (N in step S832), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the big hit type is the “big hit” among the cases where the variable display result is “big hit”. It is determined whether it is “third probability variation big hit” or “fourth probability variation big hit” (step S834). When the big hit type is “third probability variation big hit” or “fourth probability variation big hit” (Y in step S834), the production control CPU 101 determines the big hit symbol in the third probability variation big hit or the fourth probability variation big hit. Using the second final stop symbol determination table, a final decorative symbol combination that is the final stop symbol is determined (step S835). In this case, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the combination of the left middle right final stop symbol that becomes an even symbol that is a non-probable variable symbol, and the confirmed decorative symbol by referring to the second final stop symbol determination table. Then, control goes to a step S837.

  When the big hit type is neither “third probability variable big hit” nor “fourth positive probability big hit” (N in step S834), the effect control CPU 101 has the big hit types “first positive variable big hit” and “second positive variable big hit”. Corresponding to any of the above, the combination of the final decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols is determined using the third final stop symbol determination table for determining the big hit symbols in the first and second probability variable big hits (Step S834). In this case, the production control CPU 101 refers to the third final stop symbol determination table to determine the combination of the left middle right final stop symbol that is either an odd symbol that is a probability variable symbol or an even symbol that is a non-probable variable symbol, It is determined as a confirmed decorative pattern. Then, control goes to a step S837.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a specific effect setting process (step S837). FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the specific effect setting process executed in step S837. In the specific effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern including a specific effect (step S3501). If the variation pattern does not include the specific effect (N in step S3501), the specific effect setting process is terminated as it is.

  When it is determined that the variation pattern includes a specific effect (Y in step S3501), the specific effect is any one of “slip”, “pseudo train”, “intro”, or other specific effects. It is determined whether or not there is (step S3502). If it is one of the specific effects of “sliding”, “pseudo train”, and “intro”, the effect control CPU 101 selects and sets a specific effect pattern determination table corresponding to the specific effect as a use table ( Step S3503).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the specific effect pattern as one of a plurality of types (step S3504).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the specific effect is “intro” (step S3505). If the specific effect is “intro” (Y in step S3505), it is determined in step S3504. The previous effect buffer value is updated according to the previous effect buffer update setting value in the specific effect pattern determination table according to the intro specific effect pattern (step S3506).

  If it is determined in step S3502 that the specific effect is other than “slip”, “pseudo-ream”, or “intro”, or if it is determined in step S3505 that the specific effect is other than “intro”, the process of step S3506 is executed. After that, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the specific effect is any one of “sliding”, “pseudo-ream”, “expansion chance”, or a specific effect other than these (step S3507). ). If it is a specific effect other than “sliding”, “pseudo-ream”, and “development chance” (N in step S3507), the specific effect setting process is terminated. If it is one of the specific effects of “sliding”, “pseudo ream”, and “expansion chance” (Y in step S3507), a temporary stop symbol to be displayed for temporary stop in the specific effect is determined (step S3508).

  Then, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the latent probability variation flag is set (step S3509), and when the latent probability variation flag is set (Y in step S3509), the first probability variation two-dimensional code is rendered. Displayed on the display device 9 (step S3510), and if the latent probability variation flag is not set (N in step S3509), the second probability variation two-dimensional code is displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S3511). Then, a code display start flag is set (step S3512), and the specific effect setting process is ended.

  The latent probability variation flag is a flag that is set when the probability variation state is not informing that the probability variation state is present (at the latent probability variation state). That is, when the latent probability variation flag is set, the player is not notified of the probability variation state, but is in the probability variation state. When the latent probability variation flag is set, the URL of the website that provides information indicating the probability (eg, 100%) of the probability variation state is two-dimensionally encoded in the process of step S3510. The one-probability two-dimensional code is displayed on the effect display device 9. If the latent probability variation flag is not set, the URL of the website that provides information indicating the probability (for example, 0%) of the probability variation state is two-dimensionally encoded in the process of step S3511. A two-probability two-dimensional code is displayed on the effect display device 9. Therefore, it is possible to make a player who is highly motivated to obtain information from the website recognize the probability of being in a probable variation state, improve the gaming interest, and deeply understand the gaming machine.

  After executing the specific effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 executes the notice effect setting process (step S838A).

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control corresponds to the case where the specified variation pattern sets the variable display mode of the decorative design to “reach” based on the variation pattern command read in step S822 or the data indicating the variation pattern command. It is determined whether or not it is a reach variation pattern (step S838B). If it is determined that it is a reach variation pattern (Y in step S828B), it is determined whether or not the reach effect is a specific reach effect (for example, reach or super reach called so-called premium reach) (step S838C).

  If the reach control CPU 101 determines that the reach effect is a specific reach effect (for example, premium reach or super reach) (Y in step S838C), the effect display device 9 receives the first jackpot two-dimensional code. If it is determined that the reach effect is not a specific reach effect (for example, premium reach or super reach) (N in step S838C), the effect display device 9 displays the second jackpot two-dimensional code. (Step S838E), a code display start flag is set (Step S838F).

  Then, the production control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern (step S839). Then, the process timer corresponding to the effect execution data 1 in the selected process data is started (step S840). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and speakers 27L, 27R as effect parts is executed (step S841). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speakers 27L and 27R.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S842), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation process (step S802). (Step S843).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the decorative symbol variation process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the decorative symbol stop designation reception flag is set (step S1831). The decorative symbol stop designation reception flag is set based on the reception of the decorative symbol stop designation command in the command analysis process (see step S1635). If the decorative symbol stop designation reception flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1839. If not set, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step S1832). If the variable time timer has timed out, the process proceeds to step S1839. In step S1839, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value indicating the decorative symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not a decorative design stop designation command has been received (see step S1831), and whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (see step S1832) is determined. Although the case of shifting to the variation stop process is shown, it may be determined only whether or not the decorative symbol stop designation command has been received, and the transition to the decorative symbol variation stop processing may be performed. In this case, if the decorative symbol stop designation reception flag is not set in step S1831, the CPU 56 may proceed to step S1833 without executing step S1832.

  If the variation time timer has not timed out, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the process timer by 1 (step S1833) and decrements the variation time timer by 1 (step S1834). Then, the CPU 101 for effect control executes control of the effect device (effect display device 9, various lamps, speakers 27L, 27R) according to the contents of the process data n (step S1835). Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S1836), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S1837). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S1838).

  FIG. 31 to FIG. 33 are flowcharts showing the decorative symbol variation stopping process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the decorative symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a decorative symbol stop symbol is displayed is set (step S871). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S877. In this embodiment, as described later, when a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol is displayed as a decorative symbol stop symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S876. When the fanfare effect is executed, the stop symbol display flag is reset in step S878. Accordingly, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set in step S870 is a stage where the fanfare effect has not yet been executed although the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, and therefore the decorative symbol stop symbol in steps S871 to S873 is displayed. The process proceeds to step S877 without repeatedly executing the process.

  If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the stored stop symbol (disconnected symbol, big hit symbol, or small hit symbol) (step S872). Then, when the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is not displayed in step S872 (that is, when the lost symbol is displayed: N in step S873), the effect control CPU 101 receives a predetermined flag (for example, decorative symbol stop designation reception). (Flag) is reset (step S874), and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation start command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S875).

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is displayed in step S872 (Y in step S873), the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (step S876) and confirms whether the fanfare flag is set. (Step S877). When the fanfare flag is set (Y in step S877), the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S878), and selects process data corresponding to the fanfare effect (step S879). Then, the process timer is started (step S880A).

  Then, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is any one of the first probability variation big hit to the fourth probability variation big hit (step S880B). Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the display result command (see step S1617) stored in the display result designation command storage area is the fourth display result command to the seventh display result command (FIG. 6B). It is possible to confirm whether it is one of the first to fourth probability variation big hits. If none of the first probability variation big hit to the fourth probability variation big hit is found (N in step S880B), the process proceeds to step S881A. When it is one of the first probability variation big hit to the fourth probability variation big hit (Y of step S880B), the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether it is the fourth probability variation big hit (step S880C). Specifically, the production control CPU 101 determines whether the display result command stored in the display result designation command storage area is the seventh display result command (see FIG. 6B). It can be confirmed whether or not it is the fourth probability variation big hit.

  When the effect control CPU 101 determines that it is the fourth probability variation big hit (Y in step S880C), it sets a latent probability variation flag (step S880D), and when it is determined that it is not the fourth probability variation big hit (N in step S880C). If it is set, the latent probability variation flag is reset (step S880E). Then, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the probability variation flag is set (step S880F). If the probability variation flag is not set (N in step S880F), the probability control state flag is set (step S880O). ), 1 is set in the probability variation counter for counting the number of times the probability variation big hit (in this embodiment, the first probability variation big hit to the fourth probability variation big hit) has occurred continuously (step S880P). Then, the process proceeds to step S882. In this embodiment, a probability variation counter is used to count the number of occurrences of the first probability variation big hit to the fourth probability variation big hit, and the sudden probability variation big hit is excluded from the count target, but the probability variation big hit including the sudden probability variation big hit is included. The number of occurrences may be counted using a probability variation counter.

  In addition, when the probability variation state flag is set (Y in step S880F), the effect control CPU 101 adds 1 to the value of the probability variation counter (step S880G).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is 10 or more (step S880H). If the value of the probability variation counter is 10 or more (that is, if the probability variation big hit has occurred 10 times or more continuously), the effect control CPU 101 displays a two-dimensional code corresponding to the S rank on the effect display device 9. (Step S880I). If the value of the probability variation counter is less than 10, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is 5 (step S880J). If the value of the probability variation counter is 5 (that is, if the probability variation big hit has occurred five times in succession), the effect control CPU 101 displays a two-dimensional code corresponding to the A rank on the effect display device 9. (Step S880K). If the value of the probability variation counter is not 5, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is 3 (step S880L). If the value of the probability variation counter is 3 (that is, if the probability variation big hit has occurred three times in succession), the effect control CPU 101 displays a two-dimensional code corresponding to rank B on the effect display device 9. (Step S880M). Then, the production control CPU 101 sets a code display start flag (step S880N). Then, the process proceeds to step S882.

  The two-dimensional code corresponding to the S rank displayed in step S880I, the two-dimensional code corresponding to the A rank displayed in step S880K, and the two-dimensional code corresponding to the B rank displayed in step S880M are, for example, The URL of a website from which image content of a specific character (for example, image content such as a standby image) or music content such as an incoming melody can be downloaded is a two-dimensionally encoded image, specifically, a QR code. This is a converted image. As described with reference to FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the player captures the QR code displayed in steps S880I, S880K, and S880M using the mobile terminal 200 and transmits it to the privilege grant server 300. Image content and music content can be acquired as a privilege. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the willingness to continue the probabilistic big hit and improve the player's gaming interest.

  In this embodiment, the two-dimensional code (QR code) displayed when the probability variation big hit (first probability variation big hit to fourth probability variation big hit) is continuous includes S rank, A rank, and B rank. There are three types of ranks. The two-dimensional code corresponding to rank B is displayed on the condition that the probability variation jackpot has been generated three times in succession, whereas the two-dimensional code corresponding to rank A has been generated five times in succession to the probability variation jackpot. The condition for displaying the two-dimensional code corresponding to the A rank is higher in the degree of difficulty and the appearance rate is lower than the condition for displaying the two-dimensional code corresponding to the B rank (in other words, It can be said that the degree of rarity is high). Furthermore, the two-dimensional code corresponding to the S rank is displayed on the condition that the probable big hit has occurred 10 times or more continuously, and the condition for displaying the two-dimensional code corresponding to the S rank is A rank or B rank. It can be said that the degree of difficulty is higher and the appearance rate is lower than the conditions under which the corresponding two-dimensional code is displayed.

  In step S880I, specifically, the production control CPU 101 extracts the stand ID from the ROM 54 and extracts the current date / time information (year / year / month / day / hour / minute / second) from the real-time clock 353. Then, a two-dimensional code (QR code) including the extracted table ID, date and time information, and rank information (hereinafter also referred to as S rank information) that can be specified as S rank is generated. Then, the effect control CPU 101 causes the effect display device 9 to display the generated two-dimensional code (QR code).

  If only one type of rank information is used as the S rank information, a portable terminal is obtained by using one two-dimensional code (QR code) acquired when a probability variation big hit that has been repeated 10 times or more is first generated. Even if the access is repeated multiple times from 200, the privilege grant server 300 displays whether or not the probability variation jackpot that has been continuously repeated 10 times or more has actually been accessed multiple times, or only once on the pachinko gaming machine 1 It is impossible to discriminate whether or not the access is illegally duplicated by using a two-dimensional code (QR code) that is not registered. Therefore, it is desirable to use a plurality of types of rank information as the S rank information. In this case, for example, when a probability variation jackpot that is repeated ten times or more is first generated, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays the two-dimensional code (QR code) generated using the S rank information “S01”, and then In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may display the two-dimensional code (QR code) generated by using the next S rank information “S02” when the probability variation big hit that has continued for 10 times or more occurs. If constituted in that way, privilege grant server 300 will analyze the received two-dimensional code (QR code), and if exactly the same kind of S rank information (for example, “S01”) is included, once. However, it is possible to determine that the two-dimensional code (QR code) has been illegally accessed even though the two-dimensional code (QR code) has not been obtained, and to prevent an illegal act of trying to obtain a privilege redundantly. it can.

  In step S880K, specifically, the production control CPU 101 extracts the table ID from the ROM 54 and also extracts the current date and time information (year / year / month / day / hour / minute / second) from the real-time clock 353. A two-dimensional code (QR code) including the extracted table ID, date and time information, and rank information (hereinafter also referred to as A rank information) that can be specified as A rank is generated. Then, the effect control CPU 101 causes the effect display device 9 to display the generated two-dimensional code (QR code).

  When only one type of rank information is used as the A rank information, the mobile terminal 200 uses one two-dimensional code (QR code) acquired when a probability variation big hit that is five consecutive times first occurs. In the privilege grant server 300, even if it is accessed multiple times from the beginning, whether or not the five consecutive consecutive probability change big hits have been generated multiple times or accessed only once in the pachinko gaming machine 1 It is not possible to determine whether access has been made illegally using a two-dimensional code (QR code). Therefore, it is desirable to use a plurality of types of rank information as the A rank information. In this case, for example, when a probable big hit for five consecutive times occurs first, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays the two-dimensional code (QR code) generated using the A rank information “A01”, and then When five consecutive probable big hits occur, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may display the two-dimensional code (QR code) generated using the next A rank information “A02”. If constituted in that way, privilege grant server 300 will analyze the received two-dimensional code (QR code), and if exactly the same kind of A rank information (for example, “A01”) is included, once. However, it is possible to determine that the two-dimensional code (QR code) has been illegally accessed even though the two-dimensional code (QR code) has not been obtained, and to prevent an illegal act of trying to obtain a privilege redundantly. it can.

  In step S880M, specifically, the production control CPU 101 extracts the table ID from the ROM 54 and the current date and time information (year / year / month / day / hour / minute / second) from the real-time clock 353. A two-dimensional code (QR code) including the extracted table ID, date and time information, and rank information (hereinafter also referred to as B rank information) that can be specified as B rank is generated. Then, the effect control CPU 101 causes the effect display device 9 to display the generated two-dimensional code (QR code).

  When only one type of rank information is used as the B rank information, the mobile terminal 200 uses one two-dimensional code (QR code) acquired when the three consecutive probability variation big hits are first generated. In the privilege granting server 300, even if it is accessed multiple times from the beginning, whether or not the three consecutive probability change jackpots are actually generated and accessed multiple times, or is displayed only once on the pachinko gaming machine 1 It is not possible to determine whether access has been made illegally using a two-dimensional code (QR code). Therefore, it is desirable to use a plurality of types of rank information as the B rank information. In this case, for example, when a probabilistic big hit that is three consecutive times occurs first, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays the two-dimensional code (QR code) generated using the B rank information “B01”, and then When three consecutive probable big hits occur, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may display the two-dimensional code (QR code) generated using the next B rank information “B02”. If constituted in that way, privilege grant server 300 will analyze the received two-dimensional code (QR code), and if exactly the same kind of B rank information (for example, “B01”) is included, once. However, it is possible to determine that the two-dimensional code (QR code) has been illegally accessed even though the two-dimensional code (QR code) has not been obtained, and to prevent an illegal act of trying to obtain a privilege redundantly. it can.

  In this embodiment, a case where a two-dimensional code (QR code) is displayed on condition that a probability variation big hit that has been repeated ten times or more, a big hit that has been repeated five times, or a big hit that has been repeated three times has occurred is shown. The conditions for displaying the two-dimensional code (QR code) are not limited to those shown in this embodiment. For example, a two-dimensional code (QR code) may be displayed on condition that the probability variation big hit first occurs (so-called first hit occurs) when the gaming state is a non-probable change state (normal state or short time state). Alternatively, a two-dimensional code (QR code) may be displayed on condition that the probable big hit is 4 consecutive times or 7 consecutive times.

  In this embodiment, when the number of consecutive successes per probability variation exceeds 10, the two-dimensional code (QR code) corresponding to the S rank is displayed every time (that is, as long as the probability variation state continues, the 11th consecutive time The two-dimensional code (QR code) corresponding to the S rank is displayed every time even if the probability variation big hit or the 12th consecutive probability variation big hit occurs), but the number of consecutive times per probability variation big hit is 10 Only when the two-dimensional code (QR code) corresponding to the S rank is displayed, and thereafter, even if the probability variation state continues, the two-dimensional code (QR code) corresponding to the S rank is not displayed when the probability variation big hit occurs May be.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the two-dimensional code (QR code) corresponding to the rank A is displayed only when the number of consecutive successes per probability variation is 5 is shown. 2 times code (QR code) corresponding to the A rank each time until the number of consecutive times reaches 9 times (that is, until the number immediately before the 10th consecutive number of probability variation hits, which is the condition for establishing the next S rank). ) May be displayed. Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a two-dimensional code (QR code) corresponding to rank B is displayed only when the number of consecutive successes per probability variation is 3, but the number of consecutive successes per probability variation is 3 2 times code (QR code) corresponding to the B rank each time until the number of consecutive times reaches 4 times (that is, up to the number immediately before the next 5 times of the probability variation big hit, which is the condition for establishing the next A rank). ) May be displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the two-dimensional code (QR code) classified into the three ranks of the S rank, the A rank, and the B rank is displayed when the probability variation jackpot is continuous is shown. The rank of the two-dimensional code (QR code) when the probability variation big hit is continuous is not limited to three types. For example, a two-dimensional code (QR code) classified into two types of ranks may be displayed, or a two-dimensional code (QR code) classified into four or more types of ranks may be displayed.

  In step S881A, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether the first normal big hit or the second normal big hit. Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the display result command (see step S1617) stored in the display result designation command storage area is the second display result command or the third display result command (FIG. 6B). It is possible to confirm whether it is either the first normal big hit or the second normal big hit. If neither the first normal big hit nor the second normal big hit is made (step S881A), that is, if suddenly sudden change big hit or small hit, the process proceeds to step S882.

  If it is the first normal big hit or the second normal big hit, the CPU 101 for effect control checks whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is 9 (step S881B). If the value of the probability variation counter is 9 (that is, when the probability variation jackpot is 9 consecutive times, but the probability variation state ends at the 10th time when the probability variation state ends), the production control CPU 101 responds to the S ′ rank. The two-dimensional code is displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S881C). If the value of the probability variation counter is not 9, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is 4 (step S881D). If the value of the probability variation counter is 4 (that is, when the probability variation big hit is 4 consecutive times, but the probability variation state ends with a normal big hit at the fifth time), the production control CPU 101 responds to the A ′ rank. The two-dimensional code is displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S881E). If the value of the probability variation counter is not 4, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is 2 (step S881F). If the value of the probability variation counter is 2 (that is, when the probability variation big hit is continuous twice but the probability variation state ends with a normal big hit at the third time), the presentation control CPU 101 responds to the B ′ rank. The two-dimensional code is displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S881G). Then, the production control CPU 101 sets a code display start flag (step S881H).

  Note that the two-dimensional code corresponding to the S ′ rank displayed in step S881C, the two-dimensional code corresponding to the A ′ rank displayed in step S881E, and the two-dimensional code corresponding to the B ′ rank displayed in step S881G. Is, for example, an image in which the URL of a website that can download music content such as image content of a specific character (for example, image content such as a standby image) or a ringing melody is two-dimensionally encoded. , QR coded image. Similar to the two-dimensional code (QR code) corresponding to the S rank, A rank, and B rank, in this embodiment, the player uses the portable terminal 200 for the QR code displayed in steps S881C, S881E, and S881G. Image content and music content can be acquired as a privilege by photographing and transmitting to the privilege grant server 300. As will be described later, in this embodiment, the image content “S5” that can acquire only the S ′ rank, the music content “S15” that can acquire only the S ′ rank, the image content “A5” that can acquire only the A ′ rank, By providing the music content “A15” that can only acquire A ′ rank, the image content “B5” that can acquire only B ′ rank, and the music content “B15” that can acquire only B ′ rank, it is 10 times in a row. There are image content and music content that can be acquired as a privilege only when the probability is a big hit, even though it was a trap of 5 consecutive likelihood changes or 3 consecutive likelihood changes. . With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being reduced due to establishment of the disadvantageous condition of occurrence of a big jackpot during the probability change state by compensating with a privilege.

  In this embodiment, a two-dimensional code (QR code) displayed when a normal big hit (first normal big hit or second normal big hit) occurs during the probability change state and the probability change state ends is S. There are three types of ranks, 'Rank, A' rank and B 'rank. The two-dimensional code corresponding to the B ′ rank is displayed on the condition that the normal big hit has occurred after two consecutive probable big hits, whereas the two-dimensional code corresponding to the A ′ rank has four probable big hits. It is displayed on the condition that a big jackpot has been generated after the succession, and the condition for displaying the two-dimensional code corresponding to the A ′ rank is easier than the condition for displaying the two-dimensional code corresponding to the B ′ rank. It can be said that the appearance rate is high and the appearance rate is low. Further, the two-dimensional code corresponding to the S ′ rank is displayed on the condition that a normal big hit has occurred after 9 consecutive probability variation big hits, and the condition for displaying the two-dimensional code corresponding to the S ′ rank is A ′. It can be said that the degree of difficulty is higher and the appearance rate is lower than the condition in which the two-dimensional code corresponding to the rank or B ′ rank is displayed.

  In step S881C, specifically, the production control CPU 101 extracts the table ID from the ROM 54 and also extracts the current date and time information (year / year / month / day / hour / minute / second) from the real-time clock 353. Then, a two-dimensional code (QR code) including the extracted table ID, date and time information, and rank information (hereinafter also referred to as S ′ rank information) capable of specifying the S ′ rank is generated. Then, the effect control CPU 101 causes the effect display device 9 to display the generated two-dimensional code (QR code).

  If only one type of rank information is used as the S ′ rank information, one two-dimensional code (QR code) acquired when a normal big hit first occurs after nine consecutive probability variation big hits is used. Even if it is accessed multiple times from the mobile terminal 200, in the privilege grant server 300, whether or not the normal jackpot after the nine consecutive probability change jackpots has really occurred and accessed, or pachinko game It is not possible to determine whether or not an illegally duplicated access has been made using a two-dimensional code (QR code) that is displayed only once on the machine 1. Therefore, it is desirable to use a plurality of types of rank information as the S ′ rank information. In this case, for example, when a normal jackpot first occurs after nine consecutive probability variation jackpots, the pachinko gaming machine 1 uses a two-dimensional code (QR code) generated using the S ′ rank information “S′01”. When a normal big hit occurs after 9 consecutive probability change big hits, the pachinko gaming machine 1 uses the next S ′ rank information “S′02” to generate a two-dimensional code (QR code). ) May be displayed. If constituted in that way, privilege grant server 300 will analyze the received two-dimensional code (QR code), and if exactly the same kind of S ′ rank information (for example, “S′01”) is included. Even if the two-dimensional code (QR code) is acquired only once, it can be judged that the access is illegally duplicated, and the illegal act of trying to obtain the privilege redundantly is prevented. can do.

  In step S881E, specifically, the production control CPU 101 extracts the stand ID from the ROM 54 and extracts the current date / time information (year / year / month / day / hour / minute / second) from the real-time clock 353. Then, a two-dimensional code (QR code) including the extracted table ID, date / time information, and rank information (hereinafter also referred to as A ′ rank information) that can be identified as A ′ rank is generated. Then, the effect control CPU 101 causes the effect display device 9 to display the generated two-dimensional code (QR code).

  If only one type of rank information is used as the A ′ rank information, one two-dimensional code (QR code) acquired when a normal big hit first occurs after four consecutive probable big hits is used. Even if it is accessed multiple times from the mobile terminal 200, whether or not the bonus grant server 300 has been accessed with multiple occurrences of normal jackpots after four consecutive probable jackpots or pachinko games It is not possible to determine whether or not an illegally duplicated access has been made using a two-dimensional code (QR code) that is displayed only once on the machine 1. Therefore, it is desirable to use a plurality of types of rank information as A ′ rank information. In this case, for example, when a normal jackpot first occurs after four consecutive probabilistic jackpots, the pachinko gaming machine 1 uses a two-dimensional code (QR code) generated using the A ′ rank information “A′01”. Then, when a normal big hit occurs after four consecutive probable big hits, the pachinko machine 1 uses the next A ′ rank information “A′02” to generate a two-dimensional code (QR code). ) May be displayed. If constituted in that way, privilege grant server 300 will analyze the received two-dimensional code (QR code), and if the same kind of A ′ rank information (for example, “A′01”) is included. Even if the two-dimensional code (QR code) is acquired only once, it can be judged that the access is illegally duplicated, and the illegal act of trying to obtain the privilege redundantly is prevented. can do.

  In step S881G, specifically, the production control CPU 101 extracts the table ID from the ROM 54 and also extracts the current date and time information (year / month / day / hour / hour / minute / second) from the real-time clock 353. A two-dimensional code (QR code) including the extracted table ID, date and time information, and rank information that can be specified as B ′ rank (hereinafter also referred to as B ′ rank information) is generated. Then, the effect control CPU 101 causes the effect display device 9 to display the generated two-dimensional code (QR code).

  If only one type of rank information is used as the B ′ rank information, one two-dimensional code (QR code) acquired when a normal big hit occurs first after two consecutive probable big hits is used. Even if it is accessed multiple times from the mobile terminal 200, the bonus grant server 300 has been accessed with multiple occurrences of normal jackpots after two consecutive probable jackpots or pachinko games. It is not possible to determine whether or not an illegally duplicated access has been made using a two-dimensional code (QR code) that is displayed only once on the machine 1. Therefore, it is desirable to use a plurality of types of rank information as B ′ rank information. In this case, for example, when a normal big hit occurs first after two consecutive probable big hits, the pachinko gaming machine 1 uses a two-dimensional code (QR code) generated using the B ′ rank information “B′01”. When a normal big hit occurs after two consecutive probable big hits, the pachinko gaming machine 1 uses the next B ′ rank information “B′02” to generate a two-dimensional code (QR code). ) May be displayed. If constituted in that way, privilege grant server 300 will analyze the received two-dimensional code (QR code), and if B 'rank information (for example, "B'01") of the exact same kind is included. Even if the two-dimensional code (QR code) is acquired only once, it can be judged that the access is illegally duplicated, and the illegal act of trying to obtain the privilege redundantly is prevented. can do.

  Next, if set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the values of the probability variation state flag, the latent probability variation flag, and the probability variation counter (step S881I), and proceeds to the processing of step S882.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S882).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the big hit display process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a big winning opening open flag indicating that the big winning opening open display command has been received is set (step S901). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in step S901), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S902), and the effect device (effect display) Control of the apparatus 9, the speakers 27L and 27R, the lamps 28a to 28c, etc.) is executed (step S903). For example, the effect display device 9 displays a jackpot display symbol and performs an effect of displaying a character or character indicating that a jackpot has occurred.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S904), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S905). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer setting value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S906).

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y in step S901), the production control CPU 101 produces the round presentation (the round display corresponding to the number of rounds) based on the contents of the big prize opening open display command. An effect to be executed is selected (step S907). Next, the special winning opening open flag is reset (step S908), and process data corresponding to the effect during the round is selected (step S909). Then, the process timer is started (step S910), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805) (step S911).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the big hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 first decrements the value of the effect period measurement timer by 1 (step S971) and confirms whether or not the effect period measurement timer has timed out (step S972). The production period measurement timer is, for example, in the round when the last round in the big hit game (for example, the fifteenth round for a normal big hit or a probable big hit, and the second round for a sudden big odd hit) In the process (see step S805) and the post-round process (see step S806), a value corresponding to the effect period of the ending effect executed at the end of the big hit game is set.

  When the production period measurement timer has not timed out (N in step S972), the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S973), and the production device (production display device 9) according to the contents of the process data n. , The speaker 27L, 27R, etc.) is controlled (step S974). For example, an effect of displaying that the big hit ends or displaying a predetermined character or the like is executed.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S975), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S976). Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S977).

  When the effect period measurement timer times out (Y in step S972), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (for example, a flag indicating that the probability variation promotion effect is being executed) (step S978A), and is a big hit A two-dimensional code corresponding to the end is displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S978B), a code display start flag is set (step S978C), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to the variable start command reception waiting process (step S800). The corresponding value is set (step S979). Note that the two-dimensional code corresponding to the end of jackpot is, for example, an image obtained by two-dimensionally coding a URL of a website from which image data of a predetermined character can be downloaded. Therefore, it is possible to increase the willingness to win and improve the player's gaming interest.

  Next, a specific method for generating an image of a two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 9 will be described. FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of generating a two-dimensional code image displayed on the effect display device 9. The effect control CPU 101 extracts the table ID from the ROM 54. Further, the effect control CPU 101 extracts the current date and time (year / year / month / day / hour / minute / second) from the real time clock 353 and displays it from the RAM 85 mounted on the effect control board 80. The value of the R register corresponding to the image of the dimension code and the game history (usually the number of big hits / the number of probability variation big hits / the number of small hits / the variable number of decorative symbols displayed between the big hit and the big hit / decorative design (Total number of variable display times / number of prize balls).

  Then, the CPU 101 for effect control extracts the S date, S 'rank, A rank, A' rank, B when the extracted date and time, the value of the R register, the game history, and the normal big hit occurrence in the continuous probability change big hit occurrence or the probability change state. A table ID is added to rank information of rank or B ′ rank, and encryption is performed using a common key. Specifically, for example, table ID / year / month / day / hour / minute / second / value of R register / normal number of jackpots / number of probability variation jackpots / number of jackpots / between jackpot and jackpot The number of decorative symbol display times / total number of decorative symbol display times / number of prize balls / rank information encrypted in step 1 is encrypted with a common key.

  Furthermore, the production control CPU 101 adds the encrypted character string as a parameter to the URL of the privilege grant server, and converts it into a two-dimensional code.

  Note that the information included in the two-dimensional code (QR code) is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and for example, a two-dimensional code including day of the week as date information may be generated. In addition, for example, a two-dimensional code including information that can identify the current gaming state such as a probability change state, a short time state, and a big hit gaming state may be generated. In this embodiment, a case where a two-dimensional code including a machine ID is generated has been shown. However, the hall ID is not limited to the machine ID. For example, a unique hall ID that can identify the game shop in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. Alternatively, a two-dimensional code including the model ID of the gaming machine may be generated.

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the effect display device 9 in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 37, when the big hit game is started, the screen shown in FIG. Then, when a predetermined round game (for example, the 15th round game) in the big hit game is finished (FIG. 37 (b)), a two-dimensional code corresponding to the big hit end is displayed on the effect display device 9 (FIG. 37 (c): Step S978B). The two-dimensional code is, for example, a two-dimensional code in which the URL of a website where privilege image data to be given to a player who has finished a big hit can be downloaded is encoded. Then, the displayed two-dimensional code is deleted when the operation button 120 is pressed (FIG. 37 (d): Y in step S708, S709).

  According to the present embodiment, the progress of the game (for example, the variable display of the identification information in the normal game state, the progress of the round game in the big hit game state, the progress of the screen display in the display state of the customer waiting demonstration) is not hindered. Until the player performs a predetermined operation (until the operation button 120 is pressed), the display of the two-dimensional code is continued, and the player can reliably shoot the two-dimensional code.

  In the example shown in FIG. 37, the case where a two-dimensional code at the end of a big hit game is displayed is shown. However, when a two-dimensional code is displayed when a normal big hit occurs during a continuous probability change big hit or a probability change state. (See steps S880I, S880K, S880M, S881C, S881E, and S881G), when displaying a two-dimensional code when executing a specific effect (see steps S3510 and S3511), or when displaying a two-dimensional code when a specific reach occurs (step In S838D and S833E), the two-dimensional code (QR code) is displayed in the same manner as in FIGS. 37C and 37D, and the operation button 120 is pressed until a predetermined operation is performed by the player. Until the display of the two-dimensional code is continued.

  Next, the functional configuration of the mobile terminal 200 will be described. Specifically, the mobile terminal 200 is realized by a terminal such as a mobile phone that operates according to a program. Note that the mobile terminal 200 is not limited to a mobile phone, and may be a terminal such as a PDA as long as it has a shooting function and a connection function to the communication network 400. FIG. 38 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the mobile terminal 200. As shown in FIG. 38, the mobile terminal 200 includes a QR code photographing unit 201, a QR code analyzing unit 202, a QR code transmitting unit 203, a content receiving unit 204, a content storing unit 205, a notification command receiving unit 206, and a remaining number display. Means 207 is included.

  Specifically, the QR code photographing unit 201 is realized by a CPU of the portable terminal 200 that operates according to a program and a camera mounted on the portable terminal 200. The QR code photographing unit 201 has a function of photographing an image of a two-dimensional code (QR code) displayed on the effect display device 9 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with the player's operation.

  Specifically, the QR code analysis means 202 is realized by the CPU of the mobile terminal 200 that operates according to a program. The QR code analyzing unit 202 has a function of analyzing a two-dimensional code (QR code) included in a captured image captured by the QR code capturing unit 201. For example, the QR code analyzing unit 202 decodes a two-dimensional code (QR code) and extracts the URL of the privilege grant server 300 included in the two-dimensional code (QR code).

  Specifically, the QR code transmission unit 203 is realized by the CPU and the communication unit of the mobile terminal 200 that operates according to a program. The QR code transmitting unit 203 accesses the privilege granting server 300 according to the URL extracted by the QR code analyzing unit 202, and transmits the two-dimensional code (QR code) included in the captured image captured by the QR code capturing unit 201 to the communication network 400. The function which transmits to the privilege provision server 300 via is provided. In this case, the QR code transmission means 203 also transmits ID information (for example, the phone number and terminal ID of the mobile terminal 200) that can specify the mobile terminal 200 to the privilege grant server 300 together with the two-dimensional code (QR code). To do.

  Specifically, the content receiving unit 204 is realized by the CPU and the communication unit of the mobile terminal 200 that operates according to a program. The content receiving unit 204 has a function of receiving image content and music content provided as a privilege from the privilege granting server 300 via the communication network 400.

  Specifically, the content storage unit 205 is realized by a storage device such as a memory provided in the mobile terminal 200. The content storage unit 205 stores the image content and music content received by the content reception unit 204. The mobile terminal 200 can display an image (for example, display a standby screen) on a liquid crystal display unit or the like provided in the mobile terminal 200 based on the image content stored in the content storage unit 205. In addition, the mobile terminal 200 can output sound (for example, output a ringing melody) from a sound output device such as a speaker provided in the mobile terminal 200 based on the music content stored in the content storage unit 205.

  Specifically, the notification command receiving unit 206 is realized by the CPU and the communication unit of the mobile terminal 200 that operates according to a program. The notification command receiving unit 206 has a function of receiving a notification command for designating notification of the remaining number of ranked-up content that can be provided during an event from the privilege granting server 300 via the communication network 400.

  Specifically, the remaining number display means 207 is realized by a display device such as a CPU of a mobile terminal 200 that operates according to a program and a liquid crystal display unit. The remaining number display unit 207 has a function of displaying a notification screen indicating the remaining number of ranked-up content that can be given during an event based on the notification command received by the notification command receiving unit 206. In this embodiment, the remaining number display means 207 displays a notification screen that individually indicates the remaining number of image contents and the remaining number of music contents.

  Note that the remaining number display unit 207 may display a notification screen indicating only one of the remaining number of image contents and the remaining number of music contents, or the remaining number of image contents and the remaining number of music contents, for example. A notification screen showing the total number of the above may be displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the remaining number of contents is notified by displaying the notification screen is shown, but the notification method is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and for example, a speaker or the like is used. The remaining number of contents may be notified by sound output from the sound output device.

  Next, the functional configuration of the privilege grant server 300 will be described. For example, the privilege granting server 300 is operated by a business operator such as a gaming machine maker, and is specifically realized by an information processing apparatus such as a personal computer that operates according to a program. The privilege granting server 300 may be realized by a single information processing apparatus or may be realized by a plurality of information processing apparatuses. FIG. 39 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the privilege grant server 300. As shown in FIG. 39, the privilege grant server 300 includes an event setting unit 301, a QR code receiving unit 302, an expiration date determining unit 303, a content selection unit 304, a content transmission unit 305, a player database management unit 306, and a player database. 307, a content database 308, a notification command generation unit 309, and a notification command transmission unit 310.

  Specifically, the event setting unit 301 is realized by a CPU of an information processing apparatus that operates according to a program. The event setting unit 301 has a function of setting an event state during a predetermined event period. In this embodiment, when a two-dimensional code (QR code) is received from the portable terminal 200 when the event state is set (however, an image remaining number counter and a music remaining number counter described later are 0). It is possible to acquire image content and music content with a low appearance rate and high difficulty as a bonus compared to normal times other than the event state (that is, after the event) It is possible to obtain benefits with high difficulty).

  Specifically, the QR code receiving unit 302 is realized by a CPU and a network interface unit of an information processing apparatus that operates according to a program. The QR code receiving unit 302 has a function of receiving a two-dimensional code (QR code) from the mobile terminal 200 via the communication network 400.

  Specifically, the expiration date determination unit 303 is realized by a CPU of an information processing apparatus that operates according to a program. The expiration date determining unit 303 has a function of determining whether the two-dimensional code (QR code) received by the QR code receiving unit 302 has already expired. For example, the expiration date determining unit 303 decodes a two-dimensional code (QR code) and extracts date and time information included in the two-dimensional code (QR code). Then, the expiration date determination unit 303 determines whether or not the date and time indicated in the extracted date and time information has passed a predetermined expiration date. In this embodiment, when it is determined that the two-dimensional code (QR code) has already expired, the privilege granting server 300 is connected to the mobile terminal 200 via the communication network 400. Error information indicating that the two-dimensional code (QR code) has expired is transmitted.

  Specifically, the content selection unit 304 is realized by a CPU of an information processing apparatus that operates according to a program. The content selection unit 304 uses the two-dimensional code (QR code) received by the QR code reception unit 302 on the condition that the expiration date determination unit 303 determines that the two-dimensional code (QR code) has not expired. ) To select and extract image content or music content to be provided as a privilege from the content database 308. In this embodiment, when the event state is set, the content selection means 304 is based on the player management information stored in the player database 307, and the image content that the player has already acquired in the past. And control to select and extract image content and music content that do not overlap with music content.

  The content transmission unit 305 is realized by a CPU and a network interface unit of an information processing apparatus that operates according to a program. The content transmission unit 305 has a function of transmitting image content or music content selected and extracted by the content selection unit 304 to the mobile terminal 200 via the communication network 400.

  The player database management means 306 is realized by a CPU of an information processing apparatus that operates according to a program. The player database management means 306 has a function of managing the acquisition status of image content and music content for each player. Specifically, the player database management unit 306 receives new player management information indicating the acquisition status of image content and music content for each player based on the content selection result of the content selection unit 304. The acquisition status of image content and music content for each player is managed by storing in 307 or updating the player management information stored in the player database 307.

  Specifically, the player database 307 is realized by a database device such as a magnetic disk device or an optical disk device. The player database 307 associates information indicating whether or not each image content or each music content has been acquired with a player (for example, associated with ID information (for example, a terminal ID) that can identify the mobile terminal 200). And stored as player management information.

  Specifically, the content database 308 is realized by a database device such as a magnetic disk device or an optical disk device. The content database 308 stores various image contents (for example, image content of a standby screen) and various music contents (for example, music content of an incoming melody) that can be given as a privilege.

  Specifically, the notification command generation unit 309 is realized by a CPU of an information processing apparatus that operates according to a program. The notification command generation unit 309 has a function of generating a notification command based on the fact that the remaining number of ranked-up content that can be given during an event has reached a predetermined number. In this embodiment, the notification command generation means 309 performs the remaining number of image contents when the value of an image remaining number counter, which will be described later, becomes 20, or when the value of a music remaining number counter, which will be described later, reaches 10. And a notification command for designating notification of the remaining number of music contents.

  The notification command transmission unit 310 is realized by a CPU and a network interface unit of an information processing apparatus that operates according to a program. The notification command transmission unit 310 has a function of transmitting the notification command generated by the notification command generation unit 309 to the mobile terminal 200 via the communication network 400.

  Next, the operation of the privilege grant server 300 will be described. FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed by the privilege grant server 300. The privilege granting server 300 first determines whether or not to set the event state, and executes an event setting process for setting the event state based on the determination result (step S501).

  Next, the privilege grant server 300 confirms whether or not a two-dimensional code (QR code) is newly received from any one of the mobile terminals 200 (step S502). If a new two-dimensional code is not received, the privilege granting server 300 returns to the process of step S501 and repeatedly executes the event setting process of step S501 until a new two-dimensional code is received.

  If a new two-dimensional code has been received, the privilege grant server 300 decodes the received two-dimensional code (QR code) using the common key, and extracts date and time information (step S503). Next, the privilege grant server 300 determines whether or not the date and time indicated in the date and time information extracted from the two-dimensional code has passed a predetermined expiration date (step S504).

  In this embodiment, when a two-dimensional code is displayed on the pachinko gaming machine 1, the two-dimensional code is valid only on the day of the date displayed on the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, in step S504, when the date / time indicated in the date / time information indicates the date / time before the previous day, the privilege granting server 300 determines that the expiration date of the two-dimensional code has already passed, and the date / time information When the date and time shown in FIG. 4 matches the date and time of the current day, it is determined that the two-dimensional code is valid because it is within the expiration date.

  Further, in this embodiment, as described later, a predetermined specific day is set as an event state, and control is performed so that the event state continues for one day on the specific day (that is, the event state is set on a daily basis). For example, it is assumed that every Tuesday is an event day, or the first day of every month is an event day). Therefore, in this embodiment, since the expiration date of the two-dimensional code is managed in units of days, the privilege granting server is used after waiting until the event date is reached using the two-dimensional code acquired on the day before the event date. It is possible to prevent an act of accessing 300 to acquire image content or music content. That is, it is possible to eliminate the act of intentionally delaying the use of the two-dimensional code and illegally acquiring image content and music content with a low appearance rate and high difficulty.

  In this embodiment, the date and time set in the event state and the expiration date of the two-dimensional code are managed in units of days. However, the present invention is not limited to those shown in this embodiment, and for example, several days You can set events and expiration dates by the unit, or you can set events and expiration dates by the week, month, and day of the week. May be. However, even in such a configuration, as described above, it is configured so that it cannot be used in the event state by intentionally delaying the use of the two-dimensional code acquired in normal times other than the event state. It is desirable that

  If the two-dimensional code has expired, the privilege grant server 300 indicates to the portable terminal 200 that the two-dimensional code (QR code) has expired via the communication network 400. Is transmitted (step S509). Then, the process returns to step S501.

  If the two-dimensional code (QR code) has not expired, the privilege granting server 300 executes content selection processing for selecting and extracting from the content database 308 image content or music content to be granted as a privilege (step) S505). Next, the privilege grant server 300 transmits the image content or music content selected and extracted to the mobile terminal 200 via the communication network 400 (step S506). Note that the privilege grant server 300 identifies the mobile terminal 200 of the communication partner based on the ID information (for example, the telephone number or the terminal ID of the mobile terminal 200) received together with the two-dimensional code in step S502, and specifies the specified mobile terminal. Image content or music content is transmitted to 200.

  Next, the privilege grant server 300 stores the selection result of the image content and music content in step S505 in the player database 307 (step S507). In this case, the privilege granting server 300 associates the selection result of the image content or the music content with the ID information (for example, the telephone number or the terminal ID of the mobile terminal 200) received together with the two-dimensional code in step S502, and manages the player. It is memorized as information. Then, the process returns to step S501.

  Next, the privilege grant server 300 executes a remaining number notifying process for performing control for notifying the remaining number of ranked-up content that can be given during the event (step S508). In this embodiment, when the value of the image remaining number counter, which will be described later, becomes 20, or when the value of the music remaining number counter, which will be described later, reaches 10, the privilege granting server 300 By transmitting a notification command designating notification of the remaining number of music contents to the portable terminal 200, the portable terminal 200 is notified of the remaining number of image contents and the remaining number of music contents.

  As described above, the privilege grant server 300 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S501 to S509.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating a processing example of event setting processing (step S501). In the event setting process, the privilege grant server 300 first extracts the current date and time information (year / year / month / day / hour / minute / second) from a timer provided in the privilege grant server 300 (step S511). Next, the privilege grant server 300 confirms whether or not an in-event flag indicating that the event state is set is set (step S512). If the in-event flag is not set (that is, not in the event), the privilege granting server 300 determines that the date and time indicated in the date and time information extracted in step S511 is a predetermined event date (for example, every Tuesday) 1st of every month) is checked (step S513). If it is a specific event date, the privilege granting server 300 sets an in-event flag (step S514). Transition to event state.

  Further, the privilege granting server 300 sets a first predetermined number in the remaining image counter for counting the remaining number of ranked up image contents that can be given during the event (step S515) and can be given during the event. A second predetermined number is set in the remaining music counter for counting the remaining number of music contents that have been upgraded (step S516). In this embodiment, the privilege granting server 300 sets 100 as the first predetermined number in the remaining image counter and 50 as the second predetermined number in the remaining music counter. In this embodiment, a different value is set for the remaining image counter and the remaining music counter, but the same value may be set. In this case, for example, the same 100 may be set for the remaining image counter and the remaining music counter.

  If the event flag is set (that is, if the event is currently in progress), the privilege granting server 300 confirms whether or not the date and time indicated in the date and time information extracted in step S511 has already passed the event date. (Step S517). If the event date has passed, the privilege granting server 300 resets the in-event flag (step S518) and ends the event state. Further, the privilege grant server 300 clears the remaining image counter and the remaining music counter (step S519). Note that if the value of the remaining image counter or the remaining music counter is already 0, the process of step S519 need not be performed.

  42 to 45 are flowcharts showing a processing example of the content selection processing (step S505). In the content selection process, the privilege grant server 300 first decodes the two-dimensional code (QR code) received in step S502 and extracts the platform ID and rank information from the information decoded using the common key (step S520). ). Next, the privilege granting server 300 confirms whether or not the value of the extracted table ID is an odd number (step S521). If the value of the table ID is an odd number, the process proceeds to step S522A. On the other hand, if the value of the base ID is an even number, the process proceeds to step S552A.

  In this embodiment, if the value of the base ID is an odd number (that is, if an odd number of pachinko gaming machines of the gaming store is indicated), the processing of steps S522A to S548 is executed, whereby the privilege information The image content is selected as On the other hand, if the value of the table ID is an even number (that is, if the even number of pachinko gaming machines of the game store is indicated), the music content is obtained as privilege information by executing the processing of steps S552A to S578. Is selected.

  In step S522A, the privilege grant server 300 confirms whether or not the event flag is set (step S522A). If the in-event flag is set (that is, in the event state), the privilege giving server 300 checks whether or not the value of the remaining image counter is 0 (step S522B). If the value of the remaining image counter is 0 (that is, if there is no remaining number of rank-up image contents that can be given even during an event), the process proceeds to step S523. If the value of the remaining image counter is not 0 (that is, if there is still a remaining number of rank-upable image contents), the privilege granting server 300 decrements the value of the remaining image counter by 1 ( Step S522C) and the process proceeds to Step S535.

  If the in-event flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the event state), or if the value of the remaining image counter is 0 in step S522B, the privilege granting server 300 uses the rank information extracted in step S520 as S It is confirmed whether or not it indicates a rank (step S523). If it is S rank, the privilege grant server 300 will select the image content selection table for S ranks as a table for selecting an image content (step S524).

  If it is not S rank, the privilege grant server 300 confirms whether the rank information extracted by step S520 shows A rank (step S525). If the rank is A, the privilege grant server 300 selects the image content selection table for A rank as a table for selecting the image content (step S526).

  If it is not A rank, privilege grant server 300 will check whether the rank information extracted at Step S520 shows B rank (Step S527). If it is B rank, the privilege grant server 300 will select the image content selection table for B rank as a table for selecting an image content (step S528).

  If it is not B rank, privilege granting server 300 will confirm whether the rank information extracted by step S520 shows S 'rank (step S529). If it is the S ′ rank, the privilege granting server 300 selects the image content selection table for the S ′ rank as a table for selecting the image content (step S530).

  If it is not the S ′ rank, the privilege granting server 300 confirms whether the rank information extracted in step S520 indicates the A ′ rank (step S531). If it is A ′ rank, the privilege granting server 300 selects an image content selection table for A ′ rank as a table for selecting image content (step S532).

  If it is not A ′ rank (that is, if it is B ′ rank), the privilege granting server 300 selects an image content selection table for B ′ rank as a table for selecting image content (step S533). .

  And the privilege grant server 300 performs the lottery process using a random number using the image content selection table selected in steps S524, S526, S528, S530, S532, and S533, and selects image content to be given as a privilege. (Step S534). Further, the privilege grant server 300 extracts the selected image content from the content database 308.

  46 and 47 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the image content selection table. For example, when the probable big hit is continuously generated 10 times or more and a two-dimensional code corresponding to the S rank is received, the image content selection table for S rank shown in FIG. 46B is selected in step S524. The As shown in FIG. 46B, when the image content selection table for S rank is selected, one of the four types of image contents “S1” to “S4” is selected. The In the example shown in FIG. 46B, the selection ratio of the four types of image contents “S1” to “S4” is the same (25% in this example). The selection ratio may be varied depending on the type.

  Also, for example, when probability variation big hits occur five times in succession and a two-dimensional code corresponding to the A rank is received, the image content selection table for A rank shown in FIG. 46C is selected in step S526. Is done. As shown in FIG. 46C, when the image content selection table for rank A is selected, one of the four types of image contents “A1” to “A4” is selected. The In the example shown in FIG. 46C, the selection ratio of the four types of image contents “A1” to “A4” is the same (in this example, 25%). The selection ratio may be varied depending on the type.

  Also, for example, when a probable big hit is generated three times in succession and a two-dimensional code corresponding to rank B is received, the image content selection table for rank B shown in FIG. 46 (d) is selected in step S528. Is done. As shown in FIG. 46D, when the image content selection table for rank B is selected, one of the four types of image contents “B1” to “B4” is selected. The In the example shown in FIG. 46D, the selection ratio of the four types of image contents “B1” to “B4” is the same (in this example, 25%). The selection ratio may be varied depending on the type.

  Also, for example, when the probability variation big hit has occurred nine times in succession, but when it is the normal big hit at the tenth time and a two-dimensional code corresponding to the S ′ rank is received, in step S530, the S shown in FIG. 'Image content selection table for rank is selected. As shown in FIG. 47 (b), when the image content selection table for S ′ rank is selected, among the four types of image contents “S1” to “S4” as in the case of S rank. Any one of the image contents can be selected, and the image content of “S5” that is not included in the case of the S rank can also be selected. In the example illustrated in FIG. 47B, the selection ratio of the five types of image contents “S1” to “S5” is the same (in this example, 20%). The selection ratio may be varied depending on the type.

  Further, for example, when the probability variation big hit has been generated four times in succession, but the fifth big hit is a normal big hit and a two-dimensional code corresponding to the A ′ rank is received, in step S532, the A shown in FIG. 'Image content selection table for rank is selected. As shown in FIG. 47 (c), when the image content selection table for A ′ rank is selected, as in the case of A rank, among the four types of image contents “A1” to “A4” Any one of the image contents can be selected, and the image content “A5” which is not included in the case of the A rank can be selected. In the example shown in FIG. 47C, the selection ratio of the five types of image contents “A1” to “A5” is the same (in this example, 20%). The selection ratio may be varied depending on the type.

  Also, for example, if the probability variation big hit occurs twice consecutively, but the third big hit becomes a normal big hit and a two-dimensional code corresponding to the B ′ rank is received, step B533 shown in FIG. 'Image content selection table for rank is selected. As shown in FIG. 47D, when the image content selection table for rank B ′ is selected, among the four types of image contents “B1” to “B4” as in the case of rank B, Any one of the image contents can be selected, and the image content “B5” that is not included in the case of the B rank can also be selected. In the example shown in FIG. 47 (d), the selection ratio of the five types of image contents “B1” to “B5” is the same (in this example, 20%). The selection ratio may be varied depending on the type.

  In step S535, the privilege granting server 300 extracts player management information (a player's past image content selection result) from the player database 307 (step S535). In this case, for example, the privilege grant server 300 extracts all past image content selection results corresponding to the ID information (for example, terminal ID) received together with the two-dimensional code in step S502.

  Next, the privilege granting server 300 confirms whether or not the rank information extracted in step S520 indicates the S rank (step S536). If it is S rank, the privilege grant server 300 will select the image content selection table for SS rank as a table for selecting image content (step S537). In other words, during normal times that are not in an event, the S-rank image content selection table is selected for the S rank (see step S524), whereas for the SS rank that can be selected only during the event during the event. The image content selection table is selected. However, in this embodiment, even if an event is in progress, if the value of the remaining image counter is already 0, the rank is not raised and the processing of step S524 is executed, and the image content for S rank is executed. A selection table is selected (see Y in step S522B).

  If it is not the S rank, the privilege granting server 300 checks whether or not the rank information extracted in step S520 indicates the A rank (step S538). If the rank is A, the privilege grant server 300 selects an image content selection table for S rank as a table for selecting image content (step S539). In other words, during normal times that are not during an event, the image content selection table for A rank is selected for rank A (see step S526), whereas if it is during an event, the rank is increased by one for S rank. Select an image content selection table. However, in this embodiment, even if an event is in progress, if the value of the remaining image counter is already 0, the rank is not raised and the process of step S526 is executed, and the image content for A rank is obtained. A selection table is selected (see Y in step S522B).

  If it is not A rank, privilege grant server 300 will confirm whether the rank information extracted at Step S520 shows B rank (Step S540). If it is B rank, the privilege grant server 300 will select the image content selection table for A rank as a table for selecting image content (step S541). That is, during normal times when no event is in progress, the image content selection table for rank B is selected for rank B (see step S528), whereas if it is during an event, the rank is increased by one for rank A. Select an image content selection table. However, in this embodiment, even if an event is in progress, if the value of the remaining image counter is already 0, the rank is not increased and the process of step S528 is executed, and the image content for B rank is executed. A selection table is selected (see Y in step S522B).

  If it is not B rank, privilege grant server 300 will confirm whether the rank information extracted at Step S520 shows S 'rank (Step S542). If it is the S ′ rank, the privilege granting server 300 selects the image content selection table for the SS ′ rank as a table for selecting the image content (step S543). That is, during normal times when no event is in progress, an S ′ rank image content selection table is selected for S ′ rank (see step S530), whereas during an event, SS can be selected only during an event. 'Select the image content selection table for rank. However, in this embodiment, even if an event is in progress, if the value of the remaining image counter is already 0, the rank is not raised and the process of step S530 is executed and the image for S ′ rank is executed. A content selection table is selected (see Y in step S522B).

  If it is not the S ′ rank, the privilege granting server 300 checks whether or not the rank information extracted in step S520 indicates the A ′ rank (step S544). If it is A ′ rank, the privilege granting server 300 selects an image content selection table for S ′ rank as a table for selecting image content (step S545). In other words, during normal times not during an event, the image content selection table for A ′ rank is selected if A ′ rank (see step S532), whereas if it is during an event, the rank is increased by one and S ′. The image content selection table for rank is selected. However, in this embodiment, even if an event is in progress, if the value of the remaining image counter is already 0, the rank is not increased and the process of step S532 is executed, and the image for A ′ rank is executed. A content selection table is selected (see Y in step S522B).

  If it is not A ′ rank (that is, if it is B ′ rank), the privilege granting server 300 selects an image content selection table for A ′ rank as a table for selecting image content (step S546). . In other words, during normal times when no event is in progress, the image content selection table for B ′ rank is selected if it is B ′ rank (see step S533). The image content selection table for rank is selected. However, in this embodiment, even if an event is in progress, if the value of the remaining image counter is already 0, the rank is not increased and the processing in step S533 is executed, and the image for B ′ rank is executed. A content selection table is selected (see Y in step S522B).

  And the privilege provision server 300 performs the lottery process using a random number using the image content selection table selected in steps S537, S539, S541, S543, S545, and S546, and selects image content to be provided as a privilege. (Step S547).

  For example, if a probabilistic big hit is continuously generated 10 times or more and a two-dimensional code corresponding to the S rank is received, the image content selection for the SS rank shown in FIG. A table is selected. As shown in FIG. 46 (a), when the image content selection table for SS rank is selected, any one of the four types of image contents “SS1” to “SS4” that can be acquired only during an event. Image content is selected. In the example shown in FIG. 46A, the selection ratio of the four types of image contents “SS1” to “SS4” is the same (25% in this example). The selection ratio may be varied depending on the type.

  Also, for example, when a probability variation big hit is generated five times in succession and a two-dimensional code corresponding to the A rank is received, the image content for the S rank shown in FIG. The selection table is selected, and any one of the four types of image contents “S1” to “S4” is selected.

  Further, for example, when the probability variation big hit occurs three times continuously and a two-dimensional code corresponding to the B rank is received, the image content for the A rank shown in FIG. The selection table is selected, and any one of the four types of image contents “A1” to “A4” is selected.

  Further, for example, when the probability variation big hit has occurred nine times continuously, but when it becomes the big hit in the tenth time and a two-dimensional code corresponding to the S ′ rank is received, in step S543, FIG. The image content selection table for SS ′ rank shown in a) is selected. As shown in FIG. 47 (a), when the SS ′ rank image content selection table is selected, among the four types of image contents “SS1” to “SS4” as in the case of the SS rank. Any image content can be selected, and image content of “SS5” that is not included in the case of SS rank can also be selected. In the example shown in FIG. 47A, the selection ratio of the five types of image contents “SS1” to “SS5” is the same (in this example, 20%). The selection ratio may be varied depending on the type.

  Further, for example, when the probability variation big hit has been generated four times in succession, but the fifth big hit is a normal big hit and a two-dimensional code corresponding to the A ′ rank is received, in FIG. The image content selection table for S ′ rank shown in b) is selected, and any one of the five types of image contents “S1” to “S5” is selected.

  Further, for example, when the probability variation big hit has occurred twice in succession, the third big hit becomes the normal big hit and the two-dimensional code corresponding to the B ′ rank is received. In step S546, the rank is increased by one rank as shown in FIG. The image content selection table for A ′ rank shown in c) is selected, and any one of the five types of image contents “A1” to “A5” is selected.

  It should be noted that there may be image content that exists in common between the image content selection tables shown in FIGS. For example, the image content “S1” exists in the S-rank image content selection table shown in FIG. 46B and also exists in the A-rank image content selection table shown in FIG. 46C. You may do it. In this case, for example, in the image content selection table for S rank shown in FIG. 46B, the distribution is performed so that the image content “S1” is selected at a high rate, while the A content shown in FIG. In the rank image content selection table, the appearance rate of the image content “S1” may be low and the difficulty level may be increased by performing sorting so that the image content “S1” is selected at a low rate. .

  Next, the privilege granting server 300 confirms whether or not the image content selected in step S547 overlaps with the image content already acquired in the past by the player based on the past image content selection result extracted in step S535. (Step S548). If it overlaps with the image content that the player has already acquired in the past, the privilege grant server 300 returns to the process of step S547, executes the process of step S547 again, and reselects the image content. By performing the determination processing in step S548, when the event is in progress, control is performed so that the image content that the player has already acquired in the past is not selected redundantly. In other words, in the event, the same player is prevented from acquiring the same image content twice, and the same player is prevented from being monopolized by the same player. Further, the privilege grant server 300 extracts the finally selected image content from the content database 308.

  FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of player management information stored in the player database 307. As shown in FIG. 50, the player database 307 determines whether or not all the image contents (“SS1”, “SS2”... “B5”) that can be selected in steps S534 and S547 have already been acquired. Whether or not the information shown (the past image content selection result) and all the music contents (“SS11”, “SS12”... “B15”) that can be selected in steps S564 and S577 described later have already been acquired. Is stored in association with ID information that can identify the mobile terminal 200. Note that the example shown in FIG. 50 indicates that the image content and music content indicated by “◯” have already been acquired. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 50, a case is shown in which past image content or music content selection results are stored as ID information in association with the terminal ID. For example, other IDs such as the telephone number of the mobile terminal 200 are stored. The information may be stored in association with the information.

  For example, if the privilege granting server 300 receives the terminal ID “X01” together with the two-dimensional code (QR code) in step S502, when the image content “SS1” is newly selected in steps S534 and S547, In the process of step S507, information indicating that the field of the image content “SS1” of the record of the terminal ID “X01” shown in FIG. 50 has been acquired (“◯” in the example shown in FIG. 50) is updated. By executing such processing, the privilege granting server 300 updates the player database 307 as needed every time image content is selected and transmitted to the mobile terminal 200 as a privilege, and any image for each player. Manages whether content has been acquired.

  Also, for example, when the terminal ID “X01” is received together with the two-dimensional code (QR code) in step S502 in the storage state of the past image content selection results shown in FIG. 50, “S1” ”Is selected, the acquisition status of the image content“ S1 ”corresponding to the terminal ID“ X01 ”is already acquired (“ ◯ ”in FIG. 50), as shown in FIG. The privilege granting server 300 determines that it overlaps with the image content already acquired in the past by the player in step S548, returns to the process of step S547 again, and reselects the image content.

  In this embodiment, the case is shown in which the selection process in step S547 is repeatedly executed until the player selects image content that does not overlap with image content that has already been acquired in the past, but the player has acquired in the past. The control method for preventing duplicate selection with image content is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment. For example, when the player has selected an image content that overlaps with the image content acquired in the past by the player, the privilege grant server 300 may perform a process of forcibly changing the image content to a non-overlapping image content.

  Further, for example, even if the image content selection tables are for the same rank, a plurality of image content selection tables in which combinations of image contents belonging to the rank are different may be provided. In this case, for example, when the two-dimensional code corresponding to the S rank is received and the image content of “S1” has already been acquired from the image content of the S rank, the image content for the S rank By using the image content selection table in which only the image contents of “S2” to “S4” excluding “S1” are allocated among the selection tables, overlapping selection with the image content acquired by the player in the past is performed. May be prevented.

  Also, for example, when a two-dimensional code corresponding to the A rank is received and all the image data “A1” to “A4” of the A rank have already been acquired, the rank B that is one rank lower The player acquired in the past by selecting the image content selection table and selecting the image content, or selecting the image content selection table of rank S one rank higher and selecting the image content. You may make it prevent duplication selection with image contents. In addition, for example, when a two-dimensional code corresponding to the A rank is received, if all of the A rank image data “A1” to “A4” have already been acquired, duplicate acquisition of the image content is performed. The image data “A1” to “A4” may be selected with permission.

  In step S552A, the privilege grant server 300 checks whether or not the event flag is set (step S552A). If the in-event flag is set (that is, in the event state), the privilege grant server 300 checks whether the value of the remaining music counter is 0 (step S552B). If the value of the remaining music counter is 0 (that is, if the remaining number of ranked music contents that can be assigned has already disappeared even during an event), the process proceeds to step S553. If the value of the remaining music counter is not 0 (that is, if there is still a remaining number of ranked music contents that can be granted), the privilege granting server 300 subtracts 1 from the value of the remaining music counter ( Step S552C) and the process proceeds to Step S565.

  If the in-event flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the event state), or if the value of the remaining music counter is 0 in step S552B, the privilege granting server 300 uses the rank information extracted in step S520 as S It is confirmed whether or not it indicates a rank (step S553). If it is S rank, the privilege grant server 300 will select the music content selection table for S ranks as a table for selecting music content (step S554).

  If it is not the S rank, the privilege granting server 300 checks whether or not the rank information extracted in step S520 indicates the A rank (step S555). If it is A rank, the privilege grant server 300 will select the music content selection table for A rank as a table for selecting music content (step S556).

  If it is not A rank, privilege grant server 300 will confirm whether the rank information extracted at Step S520 shows B rank (Step S557). If it is B rank, the privilege grant server 300 will select the music content selection table for B rank as a table for selecting music content (step S558).

  If the rank is not B, the privilege granting server 300 checks whether or not the rank information extracted in step S520 indicates the S ′ rank (step S559). If it is S ′ rank, the privilege granting server 300 selects a music content selection table for S ′ rank as a table for selecting music content (step S560).

  If it is not the S ′ rank, the privilege granting server 300 confirms whether the rank information extracted in step S520 indicates the A ′ rank (step S561). If it is A ′ rank, the privilege granting server 300 selects a music content selection table for A ′ rank as a table for selecting music content (step S562).

  If it is not A ′ rank (that is, if it is B ′ rank), the privilege granting server 300 selects a music content selection table for B ′ rank as a table for selecting music content (step S563). .

  And the privilege grant server 300 performs the lottery process using a random number using the music content selection table selected in steps S554, S556, S558, S560, S562, and S563, and selects the music content to be given as a privilege. (Step S564). Further, the privilege grant server 300 extracts the selected music content from the content database 308.

  48 and 49 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the music content selection table. For example, when a probabilistic big hit is continuously generated 10 times or more and a two-dimensional code corresponding to the S rank is received, the music content selection table for S rank shown in FIG. 48B is selected in step S554. The As shown in FIG. 48B, when the S-rank music content selection table is selected, one of the four types of music contents “S11” to “S14” is selected. The The example shown in FIG. 48B shows a case where the selection ratios of the four types of music contents “S11” to “S14” are the same (25% in this example). The selection ratio may be varied depending on the type.

  Also, for example, when a probable big hit is generated five times continuously and a two-dimensional code corresponding to the A rank is received, the music content selection table for A rank shown in FIG. 48C is selected in step S556. Is done. As shown in FIG. 48 (c), when the music content selection table for rank A is selected, one of the four types of music content “A11” to “A14” is selected. The In the example shown in FIG. 48C, the selection ratio of the four types of music contents “A11” to “A14” is the same (25% in this example). The selection ratio may be varied depending on the type.

  Also, for example, when probability variation big hits occur three times in succession and a two-dimensional code corresponding to B rank is received, the music content selection table for B rank shown in FIG. 48 (d) is selected in step S558. Is done. As shown in FIG. 48 (d), when the music content selection table for rank B is selected, one of the four types of music content “B11” to “B14” is selected. The The example shown in FIG. 48D shows a case where the selection ratios of the four types of music contents “B11” to “B14” are the same (25% in this example). The selection ratio may be varied depending on the type.

  Further, for example, when the probability variation big hit has occurred nine times in succession, but the tenth time is a normal big hit and a two-dimensional code corresponding to the S ′ rank is received, in step S560, the S shown in FIG. 'The music content selection table for rank is selected. As shown in FIG. 49B, when the music content selection table for S ′ rank is selected, as in the case of S rank, among the four types of music contents “S11” to “S14” Any music content can be selected, and the music content of “S15” not included in the case of S rank can also be selected. In the example shown in FIG. 49B, the selection ratio of the five types of music contents “S11” to “S15” is the same (in this example, 20%). The selection ratio may be varied depending on the type.

  Further, for example, when the probability variation big hit has been generated four times in succession, but the fifth big hit is a normal big hit and a two-dimensional code corresponding to the A ′ rank is received, in step S562, the A shown in FIG. 'The music content selection table for rank is selected. As shown in FIG. 49 (c), when the music content selection table for A ′ rank is selected, as in the case of A rank, among the four types of music contents “A11” to “A14” Any music content can be selected, and the music content “A15” that is not included in the case of rank A can also be selected. In the example shown in FIG. 49 (c), the selection ratio of the five types of music contents “A11” to “A15” is the same (in this example, 20%). The selection ratio may be varied depending on the type.

  Further, for example, when the probability variation big hit has occurred twice in succession, the third big hit becomes a normal big hit and a two-dimensional code corresponding to the B ′ rank is received. In step S563, the B shown in FIG. 'The music content selection table for rank is selected. As shown in FIG. 49 (d), when the music content selection table for rank B 'is selected, among the four types of music contents "B11" to "B14" as in the case of rank B, Any music content can be selected, and the music content “B15” not included in the case of B rank can also be selected. In the example shown in FIG. 49 (d), the selection ratio of the five types of music contents “B11” to “B15” is the same (in this example, 20%). The selection ratio may be varied depending on the type.

  In step S565, the privilege granting server 300 extracts player management information (a player's past music content selection result) from the player database 307 (step S565). In this case, for example, the privilege grant server 300 extracts all past music content selection results corresponding to the ID information (for example, the terminal ID) received together with the two-dimensional code in step S502.

  Next, the privilege granting server 300 confirms whether or not the rank information extracted in step S520 indicates S rank (step S566). If it is S rank, the privilege grant server 300 will select the music content selection table for SS rank as a table for selecting music content (step S567). In other words, in normal times not during an event, the S-rank music content selection table is selected for the S rank (see step S554), whereas for the SS rank that can be selected only during the event during the event. The music content selection table is selected. However, in this embodiment, even if it is during an event, if the value of the remaining music counter is already 0, the rank-up is not performed and the process of step S554 is executed and the music content for S rank is executed. A selection table is selected (see Y in step S552B).

  If it is not S rank, privilege grant server 300 will check whether the rank information extracted by step S520 shows A rank (step S568). If the rank is A, the privilege granting server 300 selects a music content selection table for S rank as a table for selecting music content (step S569). In other words, in normal times not during an event, if the rank is A, the music content selection table for rank A is selected (see step S556), whereas if it is during an event, the rank is increased by one for the rank S. Select the music content selection table. However, in this embodiment, even if it is during an event, if the value of the remaining music counter is already 0, the rank-up is not performed and the process of step S556 is executed, and the music content for rank A is executed. A selection table is selected (see Y in step S552B).

  If it is not A rank, privilege grant server 300 will confirm whether the rank information extracted at Step S520 shows B rank (Step S570). If it is B rank, the privilege grant server 300 will select the music content selection table for A rank as a table for selecting music content (step S571). In other words, during normal times not during an event, if B rank, the music content selection table for B rank is selected (see step S558), whereas if it is during an event, the rank is increased by one for A rank. Select the music content selection table. However, in this embodiment, even if it is during an event, if the value of the remaining music counter is already 0, the rank is not raised and the process of step S558 is executed, and the music content for rank B is executed. A selection table is selected (see Y in step S552B).

  If it is not B rank, privilege granting server 300 will confirm whether the rank information extracted by step S520 shows S 'rank (step S572). If it is S ′ rank, the privilege granting server 300 selects a music content selection table for SS ′ rank as a table for selecting music content (step S573). In other words, during normal times that are not in an event, if S ′ rank, the music content selection table for S ′ rank is selected (see step S560), whereas if it is during an event, it can be selected only during the event. 'Select music content selection table for rank. However, in this embodiment, even if it is during an event, if the value of the remaining music counter is already 0, the rank is not raised and the process of step S560 is executed and the music for S ′ rank is executed. A content selection table is selected (see Y in step S552B).

  If it is not the S ′ rank, the privilege granting server 300 confirms whether the rank information extracted in step S520 indicates the A ′ rank (step S574). If it is A ′ rank, the privilege granting server 300 selects a music content selection table for S ′ rank as a table for selecting music content (step S575). In other words, during normal times not during an event, if A ′ rank, the music content selection table for A ′ rank is selected (see step S562), while if it is during an event, the rank is increased by one and S ′. A music content selection table for rank is selected. However, in this embodiment, even if it is during an event, if the value of the remaining music counter is already 0, the rank is not raised and the process of step S562 is executed and the music for A ′ rank is executed. A content selection table is selected (see Y in step S552B).

  If it is not A ′ rank (that is, if it is B ′ rank), the privilege granting server 300 selects a music content selection table for A ′ rank as a table for selecting music content (step S576). . In other words, during normal times when no event is in progress, if B ′ rank, the music content selection table for B ′ rank is selected (see step S563), whereas if it is during an event, the rank is increased by one and A ′. A music content selection table for rank is selected. However, in this embodiment, even if it is during an event, if the value of the remaining music counter is already 0, the rank is not raised and the process of step S563 is executed and the music for B ′ rank is executed. A content selection table is selected (see Y in step S552B).

  And the privilege provision server 300 performs the lottery process using a random number using the music content selection table selected in steps S567, S569, S571, S573, S575, and S576, and selects music content to be provided as a privilege. (Step S577).

  For example, if a probabilistic big hit is continuously generated 10 times or more and a two-dimensional code corresponding to the S rank is received, the music content selection for the SS rank shown in FIG. A table is selected. As shown in FIG. 48A, when the SS rank music content selection table is selected, any one of the four types of music contents “SS11” to “SS14” that can be acquired only during the event is selected. Music content is selected. In the example shown in FIG. 48A, the selection ratio of the four types of music content “SS11” to “SS14” is the same (in this example, 25%). The selection ratio may be varied depending on the type.

  Also, for example, when probability variation big hits occur five times in succession and a two-dimensional code corresponding to the A rank is received, the music content for the S rank shown in FIG. The selection table is selected, and any one of the four types of music contents “S11” to “S14” is selected.

  Also, for example, when probability variation big hits occur three times in succession and a two-dimensional code corresponding to rank B is received, the music content for rank A shown in FIG. The selection table is selected, and any one of the four types of music contents “A11” to “A14” is selected.

  Further, for example, when the probability variation big hit has occurred nine times continuously, but when it becomes the normal big hit at the tenth time and a two-dimensional code corresponding to the S ′ rank is received, in FIG. The music content selection table for SS ′ rank shown in a) is selected. As shown in FIG. 49A, when the music content selection table for SS ′ rank is selected, as in the case of SS rank, among the four types of music content “SS11” to “SS14” Any music content can be selected, and music content of “SS15” that is not included in the case of SS rank can also be selected. In the example shown in FIG. 49A, the selection ratio of the five types of music content “SS11” to “SS15” is the same (in this example, 20%). The selection ratio may be varied depending on the type.

  Further, for example, when the probability variation big hit has occurred four times in succession, the fifth big hit is a normal big hit and a two-dimensional code corresponding to the A ′ rank is received. In step S575, the rank is increased by one rank as shown in FIG. The music content selection table for S ′ rank shown in b) is selected, and one of the five types of music contents “S11” to “S15” is selected.

  Further, for example, when the probability variation big hit has occurred twice in succession, the third big hit becomes a normal big hit and a two-dimensional code corresponding to the B ′ rank is received. The music content selection table for A ′ rank shown in c) is selected, and one of the five types of music contents “A11” to “A15” is selected.

  Note that music content that exists in common between the music content selection tables shown in FIGS. 48 and 49 may exist. For example, the music content “S11” exists in the S-rank music content selection table shown in FIG. 48B and also exists in the A-rank music content selection table shown in FIG. 48C. You may do it. In this case, for example, in the S-rank music content selection table shown in FIG. 48B, distribution is performed so that the music content “S11” is selected at a high rate, while the A content shown in FIG. In the rank music content selection table, the appearance rate of the music content of “S11” may be low and the difficulty level may be high by performing sorting so that the music content of “S11” is selected at a low rate. .

  Next, the privilege granting server 300 confirms whether or not the music content selected in step S577 overlaps with the music content already acquired by the player in the past based on the past music content selection result extracted in step S565. (Step S578). If it overlaps with the music content that the player has already acquired in the past, the privilege granting server 300 returns to the process of step S577, executes the process of step S577 again, and reselects the music content. By performing the determination process of step S578, when the event is in progress, control is performed so that the music content that the player has already acquired in the past is not selected redundantly. In other words, when the event is in progress, the same player is prevented from acquiring the same music content repeatedly, and the same player is prevented from monopolizing the music content. In addition, the privilege granting server 300 extracts the finally selected music content from the content database 308.

  In the example shown in FIG. 50, for example, if the privilege grant server 300 receives the terminal ID “X01” together with the two-dimensional code (QR code) in step S502, the music content of “SS11” is newly added in steps S564 and S577. Is selected, information indicating that the field of the music content “SS11” of the record with the terminal ID “X01” shown in FIG. 50 has been acquired in the process of step S507 (in the example shown in FIG. 50, “ )). By executing such processing, the privilege granting server 300 updates the player database 307 as needed every time music content is selected and transmitted to the mobile terminal 200 as a privilege, and any music is recorded for each player. Manages whether content has been acquired.

  Also, for example, in the storage status of past music content selection results shown in FIG. 50, when the terminal ID “X01” is received together with the two-dimensional code (QR code) in step S502, “S12” in step S577 during the event. ”Is selected, the acquisition status of the music content“ S12 ”corresponding to the terminal ID“ X01 ”is already acquired (“ ◯ ”in FIG. 50), as shown in FIG. The privilege granting server 300 determines that it overlaps with the music content that the player has acquired in the past in step S578, and returns to the process of step S577 to select the music content again.

  In this embodiment, a case has been described in which the selection process in step S577 is repeatedly performed until the player selects music content that does not overlap with music content that has already been acquired in the past, but the player has acquired in the past. The control method for preventing duplicate selection with music content is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment. For example, when the player has selected music content that overlaps with music content acquired in the past by the player, the privilege granting server 300 may perform a process of forcibly changing to music content that does not overlap.

  In addition, for example, a music content selection table for the same rank may be configured to include a plurality of music content selection tables with different combinations of music content belonging to the rank. In this case, for example, when a two-dimensional code corresponding to the S rank is received and the music content of “S11” has already been acquired among the music content of the S rank, the music content for the S rank By using the music content selection table in which only the music contents of “S12” to “S14” excluding “S11” are allocated among the selection tables, overlapping selection with music contents acquired by the player in the past is performed. May be prevented.

  Also, for example, when a two-dimensional code corresponding to the A rank is received, if all of the A rank image data “A11” to “A14” have already been acquired, the rank B that is one rank lower The player acquired in the past by selecting the music content selection table and selecting the music content or selecting the music content selection table of rank S that is one rank higher and selecting the music content. You may make it prevent duplication selection with a music content. Also, for example, when a two-dimensional code corresponding to the A rank is received and all the image data “A11” to “A14” of the A rank have already been acquired, duplicate acquisition of music content is performed. The image data “A11” to “A14” may be selected with permission.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart illustrating a processing example of the remaining number notification processing (step S508). In the remaining number notification process, the privilege grant server 300 first checks whether the value of the remaining image counter is 20 (step S591). If the value of the remaining image counter is 20, the process proceeds to step S593. If the value of the remaining image counter is not 20, the privilege granting server 300 checks whether the value of the remaining music counter is 10 (step S592). If the value of the remaining music counter is 10, the process proceeds to step S593. If the value of the remaining music counter is not 10, the process is terminated as it is.

  In step S593, the privilege grant server 300 generates a notification command (step S593). In this embodiment, the privilege grant server 300 generates a notification command including the current image remaining number counter value and the music remaining number counter value. Then, the privilege grant server 300 transmits the generated notification command to each mobile terminal 200 via the communication network 400 (step S594).

  In step S594, for example, the privilege grant server 300 extracts all terminal IDs stored in the player database 307, and all the mobile terminals 200 registered in the player database 307 according to the extracted terminal IDs. Broadcasts a notification command to all. In this case, for example, the privilege granting server 300 registers in advance an address table in which the address of the mobile terminal 200 and the terminal ID are associated, extracts the address corresponding to each extracted terminal ID from the address table, A notification command may be simultaneously transmitted to each mobile terminal 200 according to the extracted address. Further, for example, the address of the portable terminal 200 may be registered as a terminal ID in the player database 307, and a notification command may be transmitted to each portable terminal 200 according to the address extracted from the player database 307.

  When receiving the notification command, the mobile terminal 200 specifies the remaining number of image contents and the remaining number of music contents based on the value of the remaining image counter and the remaining music counter included in the notification command. To do. Then, the mobile terminal 200 displays a notification screen that individually indicates the number of remaining image contents and the number of remaining music contents.

  In this embodiment, the case where the remaining number of contents is notified only when the remaining number of image contents is 20 and the remaining number of music contents is 10 is shown. The timing for performing the remaining number notification is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, when the remaining number of image contents is 20 or less, it is configured to notify the remaining number of contents every time the content is selected, or when the remaining number of music contents is 10 or less, the content is selected. It may be configured to notify the remaining number of contents every time.

  Further, in this embodiment, the notification command is simultaneously distributed to each mobile terminal 200 and the remaining number notification of content is performed simultaneously on all the mobile terminals 200. However, for example, the mobile terminal that requested the content The notification command may be transmitted only to 200, and the remaining content notification may be performed only on the mobile terminal 200.

  Next, an outline of content selection processing in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an outline of content selection processing. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 52, in the pachinko machine 1, a two-dimensional code (when a probability variation big hit that has been repeated ten times or more, a probability variation big hit that has been repeated five times, or a three-fold probability variation big hit has occurred. QR code) is displayed (see steps S880I, S880K, and S880M). Then, the two-dimensional code displayed on the pachinko gaming machine 1 is photographed by the player using the portable terminal 200 and transmitted to the privilege grant server 300.

  When the value of the base ID included in the two-dimensional code received from the portable terminal 200 is an odd number, the privilege granting server 300 is based on the two-dimensional code received from the portable terminal 200 as shown in FIG. The S rank, the A rank, or the B rank is specified, the image content selection table corresponding to the specified rank is selected, and the image content to be given as a privilege is selected. In this case, if it is a normal time other than during an event, as shown in FIG. 52A, when it is specified that the rank is S, the image content selection table for S rank is selected, and the selected table is selected. The image content to be provided as a privilege is selected (see steps S524 and S534). When the rank A is specified, the image content selection table for rank A is selected, and the image content to be given as a privilege is selected using the selected table (see steps S526 and S534). When the rank B is specified, the image content selection table for rank B is selected, and the image content to be given as a privilege is selected using the selected table (see steps S528 and S534).

  On the other hand, if the event is in progress, as shown in FIG. 52A, when it is specified that the rank is S, the image rank selection table for SS rank is selected by one rank, and the selected table is selected. The image content to be given as a privilege is selected (see steps S537 and S547). When the rank A is specified, the rank-up image content selection table is selected by one rank, and the image content to be given as a privilege is selected using the selected table (steps S539 and S547). reference). When the rank B is specified, the rank-up image content selection table is selected by one rank, and the image content to be given as a privilege is selected using the selected table (steps S541 and S547). reference).

  As shown in FIG. 52 (A), when an event is in progress, the image content selection table that is one rank higher than the normal time is selected and the image content is selected, thereby comparing with the normal time. Image content with a low appearance rate and high difficulty is given as a privilege.

  52A shows an outline of the image content selection process in the case where the probability variation big hits are continuously generated, the predetermined number of times during the probability variation state (the tenth and fifth times, The outline of the image content selection process when the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays a two-dimensional code when the probability change state ends with a normal big hit at the third time) is the same. Image content having a lower appearance rate and higher difficulty than time is given as a privilege (see steps S530, S532, S533, S534, S543, S545, S546, and S547).

  When the value of the base ID included in the two-dimensional code received from the portable terminal 200 is an even number, the privilege granting server 300 is based on the two-dimensional code received from the portable terminal 200 as shown in FIG. The S rank, the A rank, or the B rank is specified, the music content selection table corresponding to the specified rank is selected, and the music content to be given as a privilege is selected. In this case, during normal times other than during an event, as shown in FIG. 52 (B), when it is specified that the rank is S, the music content selection table for S rank is selected, and the selected table is selected. The music content to be given as a privilege is selected (see steps S554 and S564). When the rank A is specified, the music content selection table for rank A is selected, and the music content to be given as a privilege is selected using the selected table (see steps S556 and S564). If the rank B is specified, the music content selection table for rank B is selected, and the music content to be given as a privilege is selected using the selected table (see steps S558 and S564).

  On the other hand, if it is during an event, as shown in FIG. 52 (B), when it is specified that the rank is S, the music content selection table for SS rank is selected by one rank, and the selected table is selected. The music content to be given as a privilege is selected (see steps S567 and S577). When the rank A is specified, the rank-up music content selection table is selected by one rank, and the music content to be given as a privilege is selected using the selected table (steps S569, S577). reference). When the rank B is specified, the rank-up music content selection table is selected by one rank, and the music content to be given as a privilege is selected using the selected table (steps S571, S577). reference).

  As shown in FIG. 52 (B), when the event is in progress, the music content selection table that is one rank higher than the normal time is selected and the music content is selected, thereby comparing with the normal time. Music content with a low appearance rate and high difficulty is given as a privilege.

  FIG. 52B shows an outline of music content selection processing when probability variation jackpots are continuously generated. However, a predetermined number of times during the probability variation state (the tenth and fifth times, The outline of the music content selection process when the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays a two-dimensional code when the probability variation state ends with a normal big hit at the third time) is the same. Music content having a lower appearance rate and higher difficulty than time is given as a privilege (see steps S560, S562, S563, S564, S573, S575, S576, and S577).

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays a two-dimensional code (QR code) including unique identification information (in this example, a machine ID). In addition, the privilege granting server 300 is based on the unique identification information included in the two-dimensional code (QR code) received from the mobile terminal 200, and the privilege type group of privilege information to be granted as a predetermined privilege to the player ( In this example, image content or music content) is selected, and any one of a plurality of privilege information included in the selected privilege type group is selected. In this case, the privilege grant server 300 selects the privilege type groups at different rates according to the unique identification information. Therefore, it becomes possible to vary the privilege type group of the privilege information that can be acquired according to the unique identification information included in the two-dimensional code (QR code), and to provide a difference in the privilege that can be acquired, Can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the “privilege type group” is a grouping of contents such as images and music according to their types and categories. In this embodiment, the privilege type group is classified into two types, image content and music content, and the image content or music content is selected and distributed according to the value of the stand ID. The dividing method is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, in addition to image content and music content (or instead of image content and music content), point information and coupon information may exist as the privilege type group. Then, any one of image content, music content, point information, and coupon information may be selected and distributed to the mobile terminal 200 according to the value of the table ID. In this case, for example, the privilege grant server 300 selects point information and coupon information in addition to the image content selection table shown in FIGS. 46 and 47 and the music content selection table shown in FIGS. 48 and 49. What is necessary is just to comprise a content selection table and to select point information and coupon information using those content selection tables.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the image content or the music content is selected depending on whether the value of the base ID is an odd number or an even number is shown. Various selection methods, such as selecting the image content when the value of the value belongs to the range of “0001” to “0010” (that is, the first to the tenth in the store), and the music content in other cases Can be considered.

  Further, for example, a two-dimensional code (QR code) including information other than the table ID may be used as unique identification information. For example, a two-dimensional code (QR code) including information that can identify an area where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed as unique identification information is displayed on the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the privilege granting server 300 is a portable terminal Based on the unique identification information included in the two-dimensional code (QR code) received from 200, the area where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed is identified, and image content or music content is selected according to the identified area And may be distributed. In this case, for example, when the area “Tokyo” is specified, the image content is selected and distributed to the mobile terminal 200, and when the area “Kanagawa” is specified, the music content is selected and the mobile terminal 200 is selected. You may make it deliver. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays a two-dimensional code (QR code) including a hall ID that can identify the gaming store in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. Provided with a database in which the hole ID is associated, an area corresponding to the hole ID included in the received two-dimensional code (QR code) is extracted from the database, and image content or music content is selected according to the extracted area What should I do?

  Further, in this embodiment, the image content is always selected if the value of the base ID is an odd number, and the music content is always selected if the value of the base ID is an even number. As long as the privilege type group (whether image content or music content) is selected at a different rate according to the table ID), the method is not limited to the privilege type group selection method shown in this embodiment. For example, a lottery process using a random number is performed, so that there are both cases where image content is selected and music content is selected regardless of whether the value of the base ID is odd or even. May be. In this case, for example, in the content selection process shown in FIGS. 42 to 45, if it is determined in step S521 that the machine ID is an odd number, a lottery process using a random number is executed to obtain a high percentage of image content. If it is determined in step S521 that the table ID is an even number, a lottery process using a random number is executed to determine that the music content has a high ratio, thereby providing unique identification information ( The privilege type group (whether image content or music content is selected) may be selected at a different rate according to the table ID).

  Further, according to this embodiment, the privilege grant server 300 sets the upper limit number to which privilege information can be given, and the upper limit number that differs depending on the type of privilege information (in this example, the upper limit number of image content is 100). And the upper limit number of music contents is 50). Therefore, by setting an upper limit for each type of privilege information, it is possible to prompt the player to visit the amusement store in order to obtain the privilege information as soon as possible, and an improvement in the operating rate of the amusement store can be expected. . For example, since there is an upper limit on the amount of privilege information that can be acquired, it is possible to prompt the player to play a game with a break in order to acquire the privilege information quickly, and an improvement in the operating rate of the game store can be expected.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the privilege granting server 300 determines the remaining number to which privilege information can be given based on the set upper limit number (in this example, the value of the image remaining number counter is 20 or not). Or a determination is made as to whether the value of the remaining music counter is 10), and based on the determination result, control is performed to notify the remaining number to which privilege information can be provided (in this example, a notification command is transmitted). Then, a notification screen including the remaining number of image contents and the remaining number of music contents is displayed on the portable terminal 200). Therefore, since the remaining number of privilege information can be grasped, it is possible to prompt the player to acquire the privilege information according to the remaining number, and to reduce the chance that the player receives a disadvantage.

  In this embodiment, when there are 20 remaining image contents, a notification command is transmitted for simultaneous notification, and when there are 10 remaining music contents, a notification command is transmitted for simultaneous notification. Then, the remaining number is notified individually according to the type of privilege information. Therefore, when a game was played on a pachinko gaming machine (in this example, an odd-numbered pachinko gaming machine) that can acquire image content in order to acquire image content first, the remaining music content is reduced to 10 pieces. If it is notified, the player can be prompted to move to a pachinko gaming machine (in this example, even numbered pachinko gaming machines) capable of acquiring music content. The situation of suffering a disadvantage can be reduced.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the privilege grant server 300 sets the event state based on the establishment of a predetermined event occurrence condition. Also, the privilege grant server 300 has a plurality of privilege group data (in this example, an image content selection table) in which privilege information (in this example, image content and music content) indicating a plurality of types of privileges with different appearance rates are grouped. Or one music group selection table), one privilege group data is selected, and one privilege information is selected from the privilege information included in the selected privilege group data. Further, the privilege grant server 300 selects privilege group data corresponding to the two-dimensional code (QR code) received from the mobile terminal 200 when the event state is not set, and when the event grant state is set, Compared with the privilege group data corresponding to the two-dimensional code (QR code) received from the terminal 200, the privilege group data including much privilege information with a low appearance rate is selected. Therefore, since the expectation that privilege information (in this example, image content or music content) with a low appearance rate can be acquired when the event state is set, the privilege that can be acquired can be given surprise. Can improve interest in

  In general, the number of players who visit the amusement store is the largest on weekends, and the number of visitors is smaller on weekdays than on weekends. Therefore, by applying the configuration shown in this embodiment, for example, by setting an event state on weekdays, it is easy to acquire privilege information (image content and music content in this example) having a low appearance rate and high value. For example, it is possible to increase the willingness of weekday players to visit the store, and to increase the ability to attract customers on days and times when the number of visitors is small.

  In this embodiment, the case where image content or music content is selected as the privilege information has been shown. However, the privilege granting server 300 provides, for example, point information, coupon information, or the like, not limited to image content or music content. It may be selected as information.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where a two-dimensional code (QR code) is displayed on the effect display device 9 has been shown, but the method in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 outputs predetermined information is the one shown in this embodiment. It cannot be caught. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 outputs predetermined information including rank information that can specify the S rank, the A rank, and the B rank by transmitting to the portable terminal 200 by performing wireless communication using radio waves or infrared rays. May be.

  In this embodiment, the case where a QR code is displayed as a two-dimensional code is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to the QR code, and other two-dimensional codes such as a CP code may be used. You may comprise so that the code display of a dimension may be performed.

  Also, according to this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 outputs the first predetermined information based on the establishment of the first predetermined condition, and outputs the second predetermined information based on the establishment of the second predetermined condition. To do. For example, the pachinko machine 1 displays a two-dimensional code corresponding to rank B based on the occurrence of three consecutive probability variation jackpots, and displays a two-dimensional code corresponding to rank A based on the occurrence of five consecutive probability variation jackpots. To do. In addition, for example, the pachinko gaming machine further displays a two-dimensional code corresponding to the S rank based on the occurrence of 10 consecutive probability variation big hits. When the first predetermined information is output by the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the privilege granting server 300 is not set to the event state, the privilege granting server 300 selects the privilege group data corresponding to the first predetermined information, and the pachinko game When the second predetermined information is output by the machine 1, the privilege group data corresponding to the second predetermined information including a lot of privilege information having a low appearance rate is compared with the privilege group data corresponding to the first predetermined information. select. For example, when a two-dimensional code corresponding to rank A is displayed, the privilege granting server 300 compares the image content and music content with the image content selection table and music content selection table for rank B. An image content selection table for A rank and a music content selection table with a low appearance rate are selected. Further, for example, when the two-dimensional code corresponding to the S rank is displayed, the privilege grant server 300 compares the image content and music with the image content selection table for A rank and the music content selection table. The image content selection table for S rank and the music content selection table for which the content appearance rate is low are selected. And when the privilege grant server 300 is set to the event state, even when the first predetermined information is output by the pachinko gaming machine 1, the privilege grant server 300 selects the privilege group data corresponding to the second predetermined information. For example, if it is during an event, the privilege granting server 300 is a case where a rank-up image content selection table for A rank or music content selection for one rank up, even when a two-dimensional code corresponding to rank B is displayed. Select a table. Further, for example, if the event is in progress, the privilege granting server 300 may display an image content selection table for S rank and music content that are upgraded by one rank even when a two-dimensional code corresponding to rank A is displayed. Select a table for selection. Therefore, when the event state is set, it is possible to obtain privilege information with a low appearance rate corresponding to the second predetermined information ranked up, even though the first predetermined information is displayed. It can make you feel better and can improve your interest in games.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, the privilege grant server 300 includes first privilege group data selected according to predetermined information (in this example, a two-dimensional code (QR code)), and first privilege group data. The second privilege group data can be selected only when the event state is set, including the second privilege group data including a lot of privilege information having a low appearance rate. For example, the privilege granting server 300 can select an image content selection table for SS rank or a music content selection table only during an event. Therefore, by providing privilege information that can be acquired only when the event state is set, the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 satisfies a disadvantageous condition for the player when the gaming state is advantageous for the player (in this example, the probability variation state) (in this example, the probability variation state). The specific predetermined information is output only when a normal big hit is generated (in this example, a two-dimensional code corresponding to the S ′ rank, A ′ rank, or B ′ rank is displayed). And the privilege grant server 300 is compared with privilege group data selected when predetermined information other than specific predetermined information is output when specific predetermined information is output by the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the appearance rate Privilege group data corresponding to specific predetermined information including a lot of privilege information that is low. For example, as shown in FIGS. 47 and 49, the privilege grant server 300 selects an image content selection table or a music content selection table for SS ′ rank, S ′ rank, A ′ rank, or B ′ rank. Only “SS5”, “S5”, “A5”, “B5” image contents, and “SS15”, “S15”, “A15”, “B15” music contents can be selected. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being reduced due to the establishment of an unfavorable condition by compensating with a privilege.

  In this embodiment, the image content of “SS5”, “S5”, “A5”, “B5” having a low appearance rate is displayed only when a normal big hit occurs during the probability variation state and the probability variation state ends. , “SS15”, “S15”, “A15”, and “B15” are configured to be able to acquire music content. However, this is not the case where a normal big hit occurs during the probability variation state and the probability variation state ends. If the event is in progress, the image content “SS5”, “S5”, “A5”, “B5”, “SS15”, “ You may make it comprise so that the music content of "S15", "A15", and "B15" can be acquired.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where a normal big hit occurs during the probability variation state and the probability variation state ends is explained, but when a disadvantageous condition for the player is satisfied when the gaming state is advantageous for the player Is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, when a two-round big hit such as a sudden probability change big hit occurs during a probability change state (high probability state) or when a disadvantageous condition is satisfied when a small hit occurs, “SS5” The image content “S5”, “A5”, “B5”, and the music content “SS15”, “S15”, “A15”, “B15” may be acquired. In addition, for example, in the so-called probability variation one-set pachinko gaming machine in which the number of consecutive occurrences per probability variation big hit is fixed, the appearance rate is low, assuming that an unfavorable condition is met at the last probability variation big hit “SS5”, “S5”, “A5”, “B5” image contents and “SS15”, “S15”, “A15”, “B15” music contents may be acquired. Configuration is conceivable.

  Further, in this embodiment, image contents that are included only in the image content selection table and the music content selection table for SS ′ rank, S ′ rank, A ′ rank, and B ′ rank (in this example, “SS5 ”,“ S5 ”,“ A5 ”, and“ B5 ”) and music contents (in this example,“ SS15 ”,“ S15 ”,“ A15 ”, and“ B15 ”) are provided, and privileges corresponding to specific predetermined information Although the case where the group data is configured to include a lot of privilege information having a low appearance rate has been described, the configuration is not limited to the configuration shown in this embodiment. For example, although image contents “SS5”, “S5”, “A5”, and “B5” are allocated to the image content selection table for SS rank, S rank, A rank, and B rank, SS ′ rank and S ′ In the image content selection table for rank, A ′ rank, and B ′ rank, allocation is performed so that the selection ratio of the image contents of “SS5”, “S5”, “A5”, and “B5” is high, and SS In the image content selection table for rank, S rank, A rank, and B rank, allocation is performed so that the selection ratio of the image contents of “SS5”, “S5”, “A5”, and “B5” is low. Also good. In addition, for example, although music contents “SS15”, “S15”, “A15”, and “B15” are allocated to the music content selection table for SS rank, S rank, A rank, and B rank, SS ′ rank and In the music content selection table for S ′ rank, A ′ rank, and B ′ rank, allocation is performed so that the selection ratio of the music content of “SS15”, “S15”, “A15”, and “B15” is high. In the music content selection table for SS rank, S rank, A rank, and B rank, allocation is performed so that the selection ratio of the music content of “SS15”, “S15”, “A15”, and “B15” is low. You may go.

  Further, in this embodiment, when an unfavorable condition is established during an advantageous gaming state, an image content selection table for SS ′ rank, S ′ rank, A ′ rank, B ′ rank, or music content selection Select the table and select the image content of “SS5”, “S5”, “A5”, “B5” or the music content of “SS15”, “S15”, “A15”, “B15” with a low appearance rate. Although the case has been shown, it is not limited to such a control method. For example, when an unfavorable condition is established during an advantageous gaming state, the image content of “SS5”, “S5”, “A5”, “B5”, “SS15”, “ The music content of “S15”, “A15”, and “B15” may be forcibly determined.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the privilege grant server 300 stores the history information of the selected privilege information (in this example, the past image content and music content selection results for each player). 307, and when the event state is set, unselected privilege information is preferentially selected based on the history information stored in the player database 307. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by acquiring the privilege information having a low appearance rate in duplicate.

  In other words, the privilege grant server 300 includes a player database 307 that stores information indicating the player who has given the privilege information, and a game that has already been granted privilege information based on the information stored in the player database 307. Re-granting privilege information to a person is prohibited. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from acquiring the same privilege information repeatedly, and it is possible to prevent the privilege information from being monopolized by the same player.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 outputs predetermined information including date information that can specify the date. Then, the privilege granting server 300 determines whether or not the expiration date of the predetermined information (in this example, the expiration date of the two-dimensional code) has passed based on the date and time information included in the predetermined information. When it is determined that the time limit has passed, execution of the process of selecting privilege information is prohibited. For this reason, it is possible to eliminate an act of intentionally acquiring privilege information having a low appearance rate by intentionally delaying the use of predetermined information. Note that when the expiration date of the two-dimensional code has passed, the access itself using the two-dimensional code may be prohibited and not accepted.

  In this embodiment, the probability variation big hit occurs continuously for a predetermined number of times (in this example, 10 times or more, five times, or three times), or the normal big hit occurs during the probability variation state, and the probability variation state ends. In this embodiment, a two-dimensional code is displayed and image content or music content is given as privilege information. For example, in this embodiment, when a big hit game ends or when a specific effect is executed, a specific Since a two-dimensional code is displayed even when a reach (for example, premium reach or super reach) occurs, based on the two-dimensional code displayed at the end of the big hit game, when a specific effect is performed, or when a specific reach occurs, The privilege granting server 300 executes the same processing as the processing shown in this embodiment, and is configured so that privilege information such as image content and music content can be selected and granted. Good.

  In addition, for example, when the gaming state is a non-probable change state (normal state or short-running state), a probabilistic big hit first occurred (so-called first hit occurs), or a sudden two-round big hit such as a sudden probable big hit occurred. The two-dimensional code may be displayed on the basis that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and privilege information such as image content or music content may be provided.

  Also, for example, after the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started and the two-dimensional code is displayed on the assumption that the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the restoration of the power failure ( For example, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays a two-dimensional code (QR code) based on the reception of a power failure recovery command from the game control microcomputer 560 and can be acquired only when the power failure is recovered. (For example, image content or music content) may be provided. If comprised in that way, the premium data is provided as privilege information, and the fall of the interest with respect to the game by having generated the power interruption can be prevented.

  As described above, it is possible to display a two-dimensional code when various conditions are satisfied and to be able to grant a privilege.

  In this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured to include a history database that stores history information of a two-dimensional code (QR code) displayed on the effect display device 9. And, for example, it is possible to collectively display two-dimensional codes displayed in the past based on the history information stored in the history database when the operation of the operation button 120 by the player is detected during the demonstration display. May be. With such a configuration, even if the player misses a picture of the two-dimensional code displayed on the pachinko gaming machine 1, the two-dimensional code is displayed again later to display image content or music content. Can be obtained, and the occurrence of the disadvantage of missing benefits can be reduced.

  In the above case, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 uses the history information to display a two-dimensional code for a predetermined number of times (for example, two to three times) displayed in the past in order to prevent the storage area for the history database from increasing. It is desirable to memorize as In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 deletes the redisplay of the two-dimensional code after a predetermined time has elapsed after starting the redisplay of the two-dimensional code, and deletes the history information of the redisplayed two-dimensional code from the history database. Is desirable. For example, when the redisplay of the two-dimensional code is started together with the demonstration display, the redisplay of the two-dimensional code may be automatically deleted after 10 minutes from the start of the demonstration display.

  Further, the configuration shown in this embodiment may be applied to a case where a plurality of types of pachinko gaming machines configured to have different jackpot probabilities are used. For example, a gaming system is configured to include a so-called sweet digital type pachinko gaming machine with the highest jackpot probability and a so-called middle type pachinko gaming machine with a medium jackpot probability. A privilege that can be acquired with a pachinko gaming machine and a privilege that can be acquired with a middle type pachinko gaming machine may be configured as one set, and the privilege granting server 300 may collectively manage the privilege. In this case, for example, a 2D code that can be displayed only for a sweet digital pachinko machine, an image content that can be acquired, a music content, a 2D code that can be displayed only for a middle type pachinko machine, an image content that can be acquired, music The content is present, and the two-dimensional code, the image content, and the music content that are common to the sweet digital type and middle type pachinko machines are configured to be managed collectively by using one privilege grant server 300 You may do it. Similarly, for example, a privilege that can be acquired between different types of pachinko machines may be configured as one set, and the privilege granting server 300 may collectively manage the privilege.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the first embodiment, a case where a normal big hit occurs during a continuous probability change big hit or a probability change state, a case where a two-dimensional code is displayed at the end of the big hit game, at the time of execution of a specific effect, at the occurrence of a specific reach, For example, the two-dimensional code may be displayed even when the notice effect is executed. Hereinafter, a second embodiment in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays a two-dimensional code even when a notice effect is executed will be described.

  In the present embodiment, detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those of the first embodiment will be omitted, and parts different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart illustrating a notice effect setting process according to the second embodiment. In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 selects and sets the notice pattern type determination table for determining the notice pattern type as the use table in the notice effect setting process (step S3701). Next, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number value for determining the notice pattern type (step S3702). Then, based on the random value extracted in step S3702, by referring to the notice pattern type determination table, no notice or any notice pattern type is determined according to the variation pattern (step S3703). In this case, when it is determined that there is no previous notice (N in step S3704), the effect control CPU 101 ends the notice effect setting process.

  When any of the notice pattern types is determined (Y in step S3704), the effect control CPU 101 selects one of the notice pattern determination tables for determining the notice pattern according to the decided notice pattern type. Is selected and set as a use table (step S3705). Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines one of the notice patterns by performing a lottery process using a random number value for notice pattern determination using the notice pattern determination table set in step S3705 (step S3706). .

  Next, when the notice pattern is determined in step S3706, the effect control CPU 101 causes the effect display device 9 to display the notice reliability two-dimensional code corresponding to the notice pattern type of the decided notice pattern (step S3707). ), A code display start flag is set (step S3708).

  When the two-dimensional code displayed in step S3707 is photographed by the player using the mobile terminal 200 and transmitted to the privilege grant server 300, the privilege grant server 300 receives, for example, the received two-dimensional code ( The image information, the image content, and the music content for displaying the reliability of the notice corresponding to the notice effect specified by the QR code may be selected and transmitted to the mobile terminal 200.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, a highly motivated player who wants to obtain information from the website recognizes the reliability of the notice, improves the gaming interest, and deepens the gaming machine. Can be understood.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
In the first embodiment, after the display of the two-dimensional code is started, the display of the two-dimensional code is continued until the operation by the player is detected. The display of the two-dimensional code for a predetermined period may be continued. Hereinafter, a third embodiment in which the display of the two-dimensional code is continued for a predetermined period after the display of the two-dimensional code is started will be described.

  In the present embodiment, detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those of the first embodiment will be omitted, and parts different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 in the third embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 54, the processing from step S701 to step S706 is performed in the same manner as the processing in the first embodiment. In step S707A, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether the code display flag is set (step S707A). When the code display flag is not set (N in Step S707A), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the code display start flag is set (Step S707B), and the code display start flag is set. If it is present (Y in step S707B), a predetermined value is set as the value of the two-dimensional code display timer (step S707C). The two-dimensional code display timer is a timer for measuring the display time of the two-dimensional code. The predetermined value set as the value of the two-dimensional code display timer is a value corresponding to the display time (for example, 60 seconds) of the two-dimensional code.

  In step S707D, the effect control CPU 101 resets the code display start flag and sets the code display flag (step S707D). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  In addition, when it is determined in step S707A that the code display flag is set (Y in step S707A), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not an ON signal from the operation button 120 has been detected. (Step S707E). When the ON signal from the operation button 120 is detected (that is, when the operation button 120 is operated by the player), a predetermined value is set as the value of the two-dimensional code display timer (step S707F). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702. The predetermined value set as the value of the two-dimensional code display timer is a value corresponding to the time (for example, 60 seconds) for extending the display of the two-dimensional code, and is the predetermined value set in step S707C. It may be the same value as the value, or may be a different value.

  When the ON signal from the operation button 120 is not detected in the process of step S707E (that is, when the operation button 120 is not operated by the player), the value of the two-dimensional code display timer is decremented by 1 ( In step S707G), the display time (remaining time) of the two-dimensional code is updated to the time corresponding to the value of the two-dimensional code display timer after subtraction (step S707H). When the two-dimensional code display timer has timed out (Y in step S707I), the two-dimensional code displayed on the effect display device 9 is deleted (step S707J), and the two-dimensional code display timer has not timed out. (N in Step S707I), the display of the two-dimensional code is continued on the effect display device 9 (Step S707K). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the effect display device 9 in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 55, when the big hit game is started (FIG. 55 (a)) and the predetermined round game is finished (FIG. 55 (b)), a two-dimensional code corresponding to the end of the big hit is displayed in the effect display device 9 (FIG. 55 (c): Step S978B). The displayed two-dimensional code is displayed when the operation button 120 is pressed (Y in step S707E), the display time is extended (FIG. 55 (d): step S707F), and the two-dimensional code display time has elapsed ( (When the two-dimensional code display timer times out) (FIG. 55 (d): Y in step S707I, S707J).

  In the example shown in FIG. 55, a case where a two-dimensional code at the end of a big hit game is displayed is shown. However, a case where a two-dimensional code is displayed when a normal big hit occurs during continuous probability change big hit or a probability change state. (See steps S880I, S880K, S880M, S881C, S881E, and S881G), when displaying a two-dimensional code when executing a specific effect (see steps S3510 and S3511), or when displaying a two-dimensional code when a specific reach occurs (step Also in S838D and S833E), the two-dimensional code (QR code) is displayed in the same manner as in FIGS. 55C and 55D, and the display of the two-dimensional code is continued until the two-dimensional code display time elapses. .

  As described above, according to this embodiment, since the two-dimensional code display time is extended in accordance with the player's operation, the player can be surely photographed the two-dimensional code.

  Note that the timing for displaying the two-dimensional code is not limited to the timing described above in each embodiment. For example, the production control CPU 101 may cause the production display device 9 to display an image in which a URL of a predetermined website is two-dimensionally coded according to the date and time input from the real-time clock 353. .

  In each of the above-described embodiments, an image in which the URL of the website is two-dimensionally encoded is displayed on the effect display device 9, but instead of the two-dimensionally encoded image, a predetermined value is used. It may be configured to display a password for obtaining information from the website, a password reflected in a later game when input to a gaming machine, character information such as a URL of the website, and the like. In addition, an infrared communication port may be provided and information may be transmitted from the infrared communication port instead of displaying a two-dimensionally encoded image or the like.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the effect control micro is used only for the effect control board 80 among the boards for controlling each effect device (effect display device 9, speakers 27L and 27R, lamps 28a, 28b, and 28c). Although the case where the computer 100 is mounted is shown, the microcomputer may be mounted on a plurality of substrates that control each rendering device.

  For example, the gaming machine 1 includes a sound / lamp control board that controls the speakers 27L and 27R, the lamps 28a, 28b, and 28c, and a symbol control board that controls the effect display device 9, and the sound / lamp control board has a sound / lamp control board. A lamp control microcomputer may be mounted, and the symbol control microcomputer may be mounted on the symbol control board. In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 first transmits a change start command, a change pattern command, and a display result command to the sound / lamp control microcomputer, and the design from the sound / lamp control microcomputer. These commands may be transferred (or processed and transmitted) to the control microcomputer. Then, the symbol control microcomputer may display the decorative symbol on the effect display device 9 based on the command transferred (or received) from the sound / lamp control microcomputer. Also, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 first transmits a decorative symbol stop designation command to the sound / lamp control microcomputer, and the decorative symbol is transmitted from the sound / lamp control microcomputer to the symbol control microcomputer. The stop designation command may be transmitted (or transmitted after being processed). The symbol control microcomputer stops the variation display of the ornament symbol on the effect display device 9 based on the ornament symbol stop designation command transferred (or received) from the sound / lamp control microcomputer. A stop symbol may be derived and displayed. In addition, the sound / lamp control microcomputer determines the presence / absence of the notice effect, the type of the notice effect, the stop design of the decorative design, etc., and adds the determined contents to the command and transfers it to the design control microcomputer. You may make it do. The symbol control microcomputer may execute a notice effect based on a command transferred (or received) from the sound / lamp control microcomputer, or may derive and display a decorative symbol stop symbol.

  The game control microcomputer 560 first transmits a command such as a change start command, a change pattern command, a display result command, and a decorative symbol stop designation command to the symbol control microcomputer. These commands may be transferred (or processed and transmitted) to the sound / lamp control microcomputer. The sound / lamp control microcomputer may control the speakers 27L and 27R and the lamps 28a, 28b, and 28c based on a command transferred (or received) from the symbol control microcomputer.

  Further, for example, the gaming machine 1 may include a sound control board that controls the speakers 27L and 27R, and a lamp / design control board that controls the lamps 28a, 28b, and 28c and the effect display device 9. . Further, the gaming machine may include a sound / design control board for controlling the speakers 27L, 27R and the effect display device 9, and a lamp control board for controlling the lamps 28a, 28b, 28c.

  The present invention provides a gaming machine that outputs predetermined information including unique identification information, and a privilege granting device that performs processing for granting a predetermined privilege to a player based on the predetermined information output by the gaming machine. It can be applied to the gaming system provided. Further, the present invention can be applied to a privilege granting device provided in a game system.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 Special symbol display 9 Production display device 13 Start winning opening 20 Variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 120 Operation button 200 Portable terminal 300 Benefit provision server 301 Event setting means 302 QR code receiving means 303 Expiration date judgment means 304 Content selection means 305 Content transmission means 306 Player database management means 307 Player database 308 Content database 309 Notification command generation means 310 Notification command transmission means

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that outputs predetermined information including unique identification information, and a privilege granting device that performs a process of granting a predetermined privilege to a player based on the predetermined information output by the gaming machine. A gaming system,
The privilege granting device
Predetermined information input means for inputting the predetermined information;
A privilege type selection means for selecting a privilege type group grouped according to the type of privilege information based on the unique identification information included in the predetermined information when the predetermined information is input;
Privilege information selection means for selecting any of a plurality of privilege information included in one privilege type group selected by the privilege type selection means as the predetermined privilege to be given to the player,
The game type selecting means selects a bonus type group at a different rate according to the unique identification information. A privilege granting device that performs a process of granting a predetermined privilege to a player based on predetermined information including unique identification information output by a gaming machine,
Predetermined information input means for inputting the predetermined information;
A privilege type selection means for selecting a privilege type group grouped according to the type of privilege information based on the unique identification information included in the predetermined information when the predetermined information is input;
Privilege information selection means for selecting any of a plurality of privilege information included in one privilege type group selected by the privilege type selection means as the predetermined privilege to be given to the player,
The privilege granting device, wherein the privilege category selection means selects a privilege category group at a different rate according to the unique identification information.