JP5901287B2 - Gaming system, gaming machine and management device - Google Patents

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  The present invention allows a player to play a predetermined game, and includes a gaming machine that outputs information for specifying a gaming history, and a management device that acquires and manages information output from the gaming machine The present invention relates to a game machine that allows a player to play a predetermined game and a management device that acquires information output from a game machine that allows a player to play a predetermined game and manages the acquired information.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and multiple types of identification information are variably displayed when the game medium wins in a start prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area. There are pachinko machines where a predetermined number of bets are set and a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) are variably displayed when a start operation is performed. In a gaming machine configured to be able to execute variable display of identification information in this way, when the display result of variable display of identification information becomes a predetermined display result in the variable display unit, a predetermined game value (for example, jackpot) Some are configured to give the player a transition to a state, etc.).

  As a gaming system using this type of gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, information (for example, two-dimensional code) including predetermined information (for example, gaming history) is carried, for example, A password that reflects the gaming history is obtained by reading from the outside by a communication terminal and accessing a management device (for example, a server) from the mobile communication terminal, and the obtained password is input to the gaming machine to obtain a privilege (for example, production) Customization).

JP 2003-79919 A (paragraphs 0333 to 0376) JP 2009-195432 A (paragraphs 0053 to 0055)

  However, the gaming systems described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 only give a predetermined privilege depending on the progress and situation of the game, so it is not interesting and improves the operating rate of the gaming machine. I was not connected.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming system, a gaming machine, and a management device that can improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

(Means 1) A gaming system according to the present invention comprises:
Player it is possible to perform a predetermined game, in a game system having a game machine for outputting information identifying the game history, the management device and which acquires and manages information output from Yu Technical Machine There,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege based on the game history ;
And benefits selection means for selecting the privilege of granting Ri by the said privilege granting means,
A specific effect determining means for determining whether or not execution of the specific effect is set in the gaming machine;
The privilege selection means, when the effect of executing the specific effect is set, compared to when the effect of executing the specific effect is not set, with a higher percentage of the benefits related to the specific effect. It is characterized by selecting .
According to such a configuration, since a privilege of a type related to the set specific effect is easily granted, a privilege preferred by the player can be given, and the player can feel joy of granting the privilege. it can. Moreover, since the willingness to play a game by setting a specific effect can be increased, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.
In the means 1, the gaming machine includes both a slot machine and a pachinko gaming machine.
Further, in the means 1, the game history includes information such as the number of times the player has played a game in the past, information that can identify the value given to the player, and the like.

(Means 2) A gaming system according to the present invention comprises:
Player it is possible to perform a predetermined game, in a game system having a game machine for outputting information identifying the game history, the management device and which acquires and manages information output from Yu Technical Machine There,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege based on the game history ;
And benefits selection means for selecting the privilege of granting Ri by the said privilege granting means,
Privilege type determination means for determining the type of privilege desired by the player ;
Game history determination means for determining whether or not the game history satisfies a specific condition,
The privilege selection means selects a privilege of the type determined by the privilege type determination means at a higher rate when the game history satisfies the specific condition than when the game history does not satisfy the specific condition. characterized in that it.
According to such a configuration, since a privilege that the player likes is given according to the frequency of the game, the player's willingness to play the game can be increased, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.
In the means 2, the gaming machine includes both a slot machine and a pachinko gaming machine.
In the means 2, the game history includes information such as the number of times the player has played a game in the past, information that can specify the value given to the player, and the like.

(Means 3) In means 1,
As a right to grant a privilege, a first right (for example, a silver coin or a copper coin) and a second right (for example, a gold coin) having a high ratio of a type of right related to a specific effect set by a player )
You may make it provide the alerting | reporting means (For example, the part which performs the process of S2613 of FIG. 28) which alert | reports that the 2nd right was acquired.
According to such a configuration, the player can identify that the privilege he / she likes is given, so the player's willingness to play the game again can be increased, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

(Means 4) In means 2,
As a right to grant a privilege, a first right (for example, silver coin or copper coin) and a second right (for example, a high percentage of a type of right that is set in hope of being granted by a player) Set money coins)
You may make it provide the alerting | reporting means (For example, the part which performs the process of S2613 of FIG. 28) which alert | reports that the 2nd right was acquired.
According to such a configuration, the player can identify that the privilege he / she likes is given, so the player's willingness to play the game again can be increased, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

(Means 5) In any one of means 1 to means 4,
You may make it provide the condition change means (For example, the part which performs the process of S3707 of FIG. 40) which changes the conditions which provide a privilege according to a game history.
According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved.

(Means 6) A gaming machine according to the present invention includes:
A gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege based on the game history ;
And benefits selection means for selecting the privilege of granting Ri by the said privilege granting means,
A specific effect determining means for determining whether or not execution of the specific effect is set,
The privilege selection means, when the effect of executing the specific effect is set, compared to when the effect of executing the specific effect is not set, with a higher percentage of the benefits related to the specific effect. It is characterized by selecting .
According to such a configuration, since a privilege of a type related to the set specific effect is easily granted, a privilege preferred by the player can be given, and the player can feel joy of granting the privilege. it can. Moreover, since the willingness to play a game by setting a specific effect can be increased, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.
In the means 6, the gaming machine includes both a slot machine and a pachinko gaming machine.
Further, in the means 6, the game history includes information such as the number of times the player has played a game in the past, information that can identify the value given to the player, and the like.
Further, in the means 6, the method for outputting the information for specifying the game history to the management device is a method for directly outputting the information for specifying the game history to the management device or to the management device via an external device other than the management device. For example, a method of indirectly outputting information for specifying a game history can be used.

(Means 7) A gaming machine according to the present invention includes:
A gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege based on the game history ;
And benefits selection means for selecting the privilege of granting Ri by the said privilege granting means,
Privilege type determination means for determining the type of privilege desired by the player ;
Game history determination means for determining whether or not the game history satisfies a specific condition,
The privilege selection means selects a privilege of the type determined by the privilege type determination means at a higher rate when the game history satisfies the specific condition than when the game history does not satisfy the specific condition. characterized in that it.
According to such a configuration, since a privilege that the player likes is given according to the frequency of the game, the player's willingness to play the game can be increased, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.
In the means 7, the gaming machine includes both a slot machine and a pachinko gaming machine.
Further, in the means 7, the game history includes information such as the number of times the player has played a game in the past, information that can identify the value given to the player, and the like.
Further, in the means 7, the method for outputting the information for specifying the game history to the management device is a method for directly outputting the information for specifying the game history to the management device, or to the management device via an external device other than the management device. For example, a method of indirectly outputting information for specifying a game history can be used.

(Means 8) A management apparatus according to the present invention comprises:
A management device that allows a player to play a predetermined game and obtains and manages information output from a gaming machine that outputs information specifying a game history,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege based on the game history ;
And benefits selection means for selecting the privilege of granting Ri by the said privilege granting means,
A specific effect determining means for determining whether or not execution of the specific effect is set in the gaming machine;
The privilege selection means, when the effect of executing the specific effect is set, compared to when the effect of executing the specific effect is not set, with a higher percentage of the benefits related to the specific effect. It is characterized by selecting .
According to such a configuration, since a privilege of a type related to the set specific effect is easily granted, a privilege preferred by the player can be given, and the player can feel joy of granting the privilege. it can. Moreover, since the willingness to play a game by setting a specific effect can be increased, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.
In the means 8, the gaming machine includes both a slot machine and a pachinko gaming machine.
Further, in the means 8, the game history includes information such as the number of times the player has played a game in the past, information that can identify the value given to the player, and the like.

(Means 9) A management apparatus according to the present invention comprises:
A management device that acquires and manages information output from a gaming machine that allows a player to play a predetermined game,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege based on the game history ;
And benefits selection means for selecting the privilege of granting Ri by the said privilege granting means,
Privilege type determination means for determining the type of privilege desired by the player ;
Game history determination means for determining whether or not the game history satisfies a specific condition,
The privilege selection means selects a privilege of the type determined by the privilege type determination means at a higher rate when the game history satisfies the specific condition than when the game history does not satisfy the specific condition. characterized in that it.
According to such a configuration, since a privilege of a type related to the set specific effect is easily granted, a privilege preferred by the player can be given, and the player can feel joy of granting the privilege. it can. Moreover, since the willingness to play a game by setting a specific effect can be increased, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.
In the means 9, the gaming machine includes both a slot machine and a pachinko gaming machine.
In the means 9, the game history includes information such as the number of times the player has played a game in the past, information that can identify the value given to the player, and the like.

(Means 10) A management apparatus according to the present invention comprises:
A management device (for example, a management device) that acquires and manages information output from a gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1) that can output a game history information that allows a player to play a predetermined game. 1200),
In the right granting means (for example, the configuration (3) of the modified example 2 of FIG. 51) that grants the right to grant one of a plurality of types of benefits (for example, the item A or the item B) according to the game history, 28, the same processing as S2604 to S2607 and the same processing as S2611),
Privilege determining means for determining a privilege to be granted based on the right granted by the right granting means (for example, a part that performs the determination process of S3703 or S3713 in FIG. 40 and performs the process of S3710);
A privilege type selection means (for example, a part for performing the processing of S3706 and S3715 in FIG. 40) for allowing the player to arbitrarily select a desired privilege type;
The privilege determination means grants a higher percentage of the privilege selected by the player by the privilege type selection means when the game frequency is higher than the predetermined frequency than when the game frequency is lower than the predetermined frequency. (For example, the determination processing of S3705 in FIG. 40, the processing of S3708, and the processing of S3709 are performed).
According to such a configuration, since a privilege that the player likes is given according to the frequency of the game, the player's willingness to play the game can be increased, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.
In the means 10, the gaming machine includes both a slot machine and a pachinko gaming machine.
Further, in the means 10, the game history includes information such as the number of times the player has played a game in the past, information that can identify the value given to the player, and the like.

(Means 11) A management apparatus according to the present invention comprises:
A management device (for example, management device 1200) that acquires and manages information output from a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) from which a player can play a predetermined game,
Rights granting means for granting the right to grant any one of a plurality of types of benefits (for example, item A or item B) according to the game history (for example, processing of S2604 to S2607 in FIG. 28 and processing of S2611 And a privilege determination unit that determines a privilege to be granted based on the right granted by the right grant unit (for example, in the configuration (4) of Modification 1 in FIG. 51, the determination in S3703 and S3713 in FIG. 40) And a privilege type selection means for the player to arbitrarily select a desired privilege type (for example, in Modification 1 of FIG. 51). The configuration (4) includes a portion that performs the same processing as the processing of S3706 and S3715 in FIG. 40, and the privilege determination means has a game frequency higher than a predetermined frequency. Decides to give a privilege of the type selected by the player by the privilege type selection means at a higher rate than when the frequency of the game is equal to or lower than a predetermined frequency (for example, the configuration of Modification 1 in FIG. 51 ( 4), a process similar to the determination process of S3705 in FIG. 40, a process similar to the process of S3708, and the same process as the process of S3709). Information and privilege for identifying game history from gaming machine The information acquisition means (For example, the part which performs the process of S3104 of FIG. 34, and the part which performs the process of S3205 of FIG. 35) which acquires the information which can identify the privilege determined by the determination means is provided.
According to such a configuration, since a privilege that the player likes is given according to the frequency of the game, the player's willingness to play the game can be increased, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.
In the means 11, the gaming machine includes both a slot machine and a pachinko gaming machine.
Further, in the means 11, the game history includes information such as the number of times the player has played a game in the past, information that can specify the value given to the player, and the like.

It is a figure showing the whole game system composition concerning Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a portable terminal. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the management server to which the management apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention is applied. It is a front view of the slot machine to which the gaming machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is applied. It is a figure showing the internal structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement position of a photoelectric sensor. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of the combination defined as winning. It is a figure which shows the object combination of the internal lottery classified by game state. It is a figure which shows the experience value provision number according to level and the number of games. (A) is a figure which shows the coin acquisition specification between games, (b) is a figure which shows the stock specification of a stock coin. It is a figure which shows transition of a main menu screen. It is a figure which shows the hint screen of a stock coin. It is FIG. (1) for demonstrating password input operation. It is FIG. (2) for demonstrating password input operation. (A) is a figure which shows a password analysis table, (b) is a figure which shows the analysis procedure of a password. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the display condition at the time of the normal production mode of a specific production area, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the display situation at the time of specific production mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the output of a two-dimensional code. It is a figure which shows the information contained in a two-dimensional code. It is a figure which shows the screen at the time of stock coin acquisition lottery production. It is a figure which shows the structure of the player database with which a management server is provided, the game history database, and a privilege database. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process (sub) which sub CPU performs. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main menu display process performed with a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main menu operation process before password input performed with a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the password input reception process performed with a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation screen at the time of the password of a different model being input. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the level coin related process performed with a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main menu operation process after password input performed with a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the two-dimensional code display process performed with a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special effect execution process performed with a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the server main process performed with a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the member registration process performed with a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the easy start update process performed with a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the normal update process performed with a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the level and experience value update process performed with a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the menu selection reception process performed with a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the password issuing process performed with a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the game provision process performed with a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the item provision process performed with a management server. It is a figure which shows the lottery table used by item acquisition lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the item provision process performed with the management server of the slot machine to which the game machine which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen displayed on the display part of a portable terminal. It is a figure which shows the exchange of the data between a portable terminal and a management server regarding member registration. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating data exchange between the slot machine and the portable terminal, and between the portable terminal and the management server regarding easy start update. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating data exchange between the slot machine and the mobile terminal and between the mobile terminal and the management server regarding normal update. It is a figure which shows the exchange of the data between a portable terminal and a management server regarding privilege provision. It is a figure which shows the information contained in the two-dimensional code output from the slot machine to which the game machine which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention is applied. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine to which the gaming machine according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure in the main board | substrate with which a pachinko game machine is provided. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the combination pattern of a structure in the system for games. (A) is a figure which shows the winning probability of the coin to discharge | release, (b) is a figure which shows the winning probability of a stock coin. It is a figure which shows the recovery conditions of a point, and the number of recovery points.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Embodiment 1]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a gaming system 1001 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system 1001 includes a slot machine 1 to which the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention is applied, and a management server 1200 to which the management device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is applied. Is done.

  The slot machine 1 is installed in a game hall (hall), and the management server 1200 is connected to the Internet network 900. Data exchange between the slot machine 1 and the management server 1200 is performed via a portable terminal 1100 having a two-dimensional code reading function and a connection function to the Internet network 900.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the mobile terminal 1100 of the present embodiment. The portable terminal 1100 includes a control unit 110, a storage unit 120, an operation unit 130, a display unit 140, a wireless communication unit 150, an antenna 151, and a camera unit 160.

  The storage unit 120 includes a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a flash memory, and a semiconductor memory such as a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory). The storage unit 120 stores programs and data such as application programs for causing the control unit 110 to execute various functions of the mobile terminal 1100.

  The operation unit 130 includes dial keys, cross operation keys, and other function keys for inputting numbers such as telephone numbers and various data, alphabets, and other characters. Alternatively, the operation unit 130 may be configured to include a touch panel. The operation unit 130 receives an operation input from the user and sends a signal related to the received operation to the control unit 110.

  The display unit 140 includes a liquid crystal display (hereinafter referred to as “LCD”). The display unit 140 may be configured by a display device such as an EL (Electro Luminescence) display. The display unit 140 displays character data and image data supplied from the control unit 110.

  The wireless communication unit 150 transmits a signal received from another mobile terminal or server via the antenna 151 to the control unit 110 and causes the antenna 151 to output a signal to be transmitted from the control unit 110 to the other mobile terminal or server.

  The camera unit 160 captures a subject to be imaged according to the player's operation, converts the captured image into image data, and supplies the image data to the control unit 110. In the present embodiment, the camera unit 160 images a two-dimensional code.

  The control unit 110 includes a microprocessor (Micro Processing Unit, hereinafter referred to as “MPU”). The control unit 110 performs processing on the data from the storage unit 120, the operation unit 130, the display unit 140, the wireless communication unit 150 unit, and the camera unit 160 according to a program such as an application program stored in the storage unit 120. The processed data is supplied to the storage unit 120, the display unit 140, and the wireless communication unit 150.

  In addition to the above configuration, the mobile terminal 1100 may have a voice input / output function and an infrared communication function included in a general mobile phone.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the management server 1200. The management server 1200 has a function as a general Web server. As shown in FIG. 3, the management server 1200 includes a control unit 210, a storage unit 220, an operation unit 230, a display unit 240, and a communication unit 250. Including.

  The storage unit 220 includes a ROM, a RAM, an external storage device such as a flash memory and a hard disk drive, and the like. The storage unit 220 stores programs and data for causing the control unit 210 to execute various functions of the management server 1200.

  The operation unit 230 includes an input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, a keypad, a touch pad, and a touch panel. The operation unit 230 receives an operation input from a user such as an administrator of the management server 1200 and sends a signal related to the received operation to the control unit 210.

  The display unit 240 is configured by an LCD, for example. The display unit 240 may be configured by other display devices such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display or an EL display. The display unit 240 displays character data and image data supplied from the control unit 210.

  The communication unit 250 supplies data received from the mobile terminal 1100 or another server via the Internet network 900 to the control unit 210, and the data supplied from the control unit 210 is supplied to the mobile terminal via the Internet network 900. It is transmitted to 1100 or another server.

  The control unit 210 is configured by an MPU, for example. The control unit 210 performs processing on the data from the storage unit 220, the operation unit 230, the display unit 240, the communication unit 250, and the like according to the program stored in the storage unit 220, and stores the processed data in the storage unit 220, The operation unit 230, the display unit 240, and the communication unit 250 are supplied.

  Next, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. First, the structure and electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the slot machine 1 includes a housing 1 a whose front surface is open, and a front door 1 b that is pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1 a. .

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 5, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R) having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer periphery are arranged. Are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 4, among the symbols arranged on the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R, three consecutive symbols are provided on the front door 1b. It arrange | positions so that it can see from the see-through window 3. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7, on the outer periphery of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, “black 7”, “net 7 (shaded 7)”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “ A plurality of identifiable symbols such as “Replay”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Bell”, and “Orange” are drawn in a predetermined order for each reel 2. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R are displayed in the upper, middle and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIGS. 5 and 8) provided correspondingly. As a result, the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the see-through window 3 while continuously changing. Further, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, so that three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back are provided. ing. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, and is configured so that each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  At the position corresponding to each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the front door 1b, a horizontally-long rectangular see-through window 3 that allows the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to be seen through from the front side is provided. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  For the front door 1b, a medal insertion portion 4 capable of inserting medals (game value), a medal payout port 9 from which medals are paid out, and a credit (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player) are used. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (in this embodiment, three in any game state) out of a prescribed number of bets determined in accordance with the game state within the range. The settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned), and the game is started. Start switch 7 that is operated at the time, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Out switch 56 (CHANCE buttons) are provided operable by the player.

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. Game auxiliary indicator 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the bet number is set to 2, and that the bet number is set to 3 3BETLED 16 for notifying by lighting, insertion request LED 17 for notifying the state where a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 for notifying by lighting that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, weight (previous) Waiting for the reels to start rotating for a certain period of time since the game started Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting the fact is in state), a game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 7) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R (see FIG. 8) for notifying that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R is effective are provided inside the 8R. It has been.

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time, and the validity / invalidity of the stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of the BB, which will be described later (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) A check switch 36a for selecting the automatic settlement function that controls automatic settlement at the end of BB, which will be described later (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation). An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting invalidity and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are provided in a hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 5) provided inside the housing 1a. A medal having a medal insertion sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has been inserted from the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the medal insertion unit 4 and selectively flowed to the hopper tank 34a side. A selector (not shown) and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 8) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  Inside the casing 1a, reel sensors 33L and 33C capable of detecting the reel reference positions of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, the right reel 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C and 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, respectively. , 33R (see FIG. 8), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and medals stored in the hopper tank 34a A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out the medals from the medal payout outlet 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full sensor 35 a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced apart from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals is provided. It is possible to detect that the amount of stored medal stored in the inside when it is conductive by contacting through the medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, that the overflow tank is full. It has become.

  The front of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. There are provided a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery to be described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned ON / OFF. .

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 having such a configuration, the player first inserts a medal from the medal insertion unit 4 or sets a bet number using a credit. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a stipulated number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set, the pay lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 4) become valid and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. It becomes a state. In the present embodiment, as the specified number of bets, three are set regardless of the gaming state, and when the specified number of bets is set, the pay lines L1 to L5 become valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the middle stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the symbols arranged in the upper stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R are straddled. The winning line L2, the winning line L3 set across the symbols arranged in the lower stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, the lower stage of the right reel 2R, that is, , A winning line L4 set across the symbols arranged in the lower right, the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, the upper stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the winnings set over the symbols arranged in the upper right direction Five types of lines L5 are defined as winning lines.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3.

  Then, all the reels (right reel 2L, middle reel 2C and right reel 2R) are stopped, so that one game is finished, and a predetermined symbol combination is placed on a valid pay line (valid pay line). (Hereinafter referred to as a combination) stops as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player, Added to credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 4). If a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of effective pay lines, the number of payouts determined for each combination of symbols aligned on the effective pay line is totaled, A medal is awarded to the player. However, an upper limit (15 in this embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game. When the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is awarded. The Rukoto. In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the effective winning line, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols. .

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the vicinity of the liquid crystal display 51, a light emitting element 57a and a light receiving element 57b constituting a photoelectric sensor 57 (see FIG. 8) are provided. When the irradiation light from the light emitting element 57a is reflected by a detection object (for example, the portable terminal 1100) in the area in front of the liquid crystal display 51, the light receiving element 57b receives the reflected light. Then, by detecting the amount of light received by the light receiving element 57b, it is detected whether or not the irradiation light of the light emitting element 57a is reflected by the portable terminal 1100. As will be described in detail later, when the portable terminal 1100 is detected, the liquid crystal display 51 automatically displays a main menu screen for displaying a two-dimensional code including information such as a game history.

  In the present embodiment, in front of the liquid crystal display 51 and at a position where the light receiving element 57b can receive reflected light from the mobile terminal 1100, and further, a position where the mobile terminal 1100 can acquire a two-dimensional code (that is, the liquid crystal display 51 The position close to the area where the two-dimensional code is displayed is set as the specific area. As a result, the main menu screen is output simply by performing the operation for acquiring the two-dimensional code at a position close to the area where the two-dimensional code is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, so when acquiring the two-dimensional code. The annoyance felt by the player can be eliminated.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 8, the slot machine 1 includes a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The gaming control board 40 controls the gaming state, the presentation control board 90 controls the presentation according to the gaming state, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1. To be supplied.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC 100V power from outside. The power supply board 101 generates a DC voltage necessary for driving each electrical component constituting the slot machine 1 from the AC100V power supply, and is connected to the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 connected via the game control board 40. Supply.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

  On the game control board 40, the above-described MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, settlement switch 10, reset switch 23, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, insertion medal sensor 31, door open The detection switch 25 and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, and reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Detection signals from these connected switches are input.

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the game display unit 13, 1-3 BETLEDs 14-16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, A BET switch valid LED 21, left, middle and right stop valid LEDs 22 L, 22 C, 22 R, a set value display 24, a flow path switching solenoid 30, reel motors 32 L, 32 C, 32 R are connected and via the power supply board 101. The hopper motor 34b described above is connected, and these electric components are driven based on the control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a random number generation circuit 42, a sampling circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power interruption detection. A circuit 48 and a reset circuit 49 are provided.

  The main control unit 41 includes a microcomputer including a main CPU 41a, a RAM 41b, a ROM 41c, and an I / O 41d, and controls a game. The random number generation circuit 42 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates a value each time a pulse is generated. The sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42 and outputs the acquired numerical value to the main control unit 41. The random number generation circuit 42 is set for each type of random number used for the progress of the game, and a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number is determined. The sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number in accordance with an instruction from the main CPU 41a.

  The configuration for acquiring the random number is not limited to the configuration described above, and is arbitrary. For example, the main CPU 41a may process or update various numerical values by software processing using different random counters based on the numerical values acquired from the sampling circuit 43. In the present embodiment, the range of the above random number value is a 16-bit range, that is, a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

  The switch detection circuit 44 detects detection signals input from switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101. The motor drive circuit 45 performs drive control of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 performs drive control of the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit 47 performs drive control of various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 sends a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when power is turned on or when an initialization command is not input from the main CPU 41a.

  The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, and executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 41c to perform processing related to the progress of the game. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the control board 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. The RAM 41b is used as a work area when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The ROM 41c stores fixed data such as programs executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The I / O 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 is also supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41b is held while the backup power is being supplied.

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 is changed as a basic process, and step by step according to the change of the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move to. Further, the main CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and is capable of interrupting the basic process by executing the interrupt and executing the interrupt process, and the voltage output from the power interruption detection circuit 48. The power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed in response to the input of the decrease signal, and the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56 (in this embodiment, it is expressed as “CHANCE button” on the outer surface thereof), and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. It has become.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 4), effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above, which are arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  Furthermore, a photoelectric sensor 57 is connected to the effect control board 90. When the light emitted from the light emitting element 57a is received by the light receiving element 57b, a detection signal is inputted. The sub-control unit 91 detects the color of the reflection object based on the amount of light received by the light receiving element 57b, that is, the amount of light reflected by the detection object. Thereby, it is detected whether the detection target is the portable terminal 1100 and whether it is a player.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55. However, in addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output control unit may determine the output pattern of the effect device, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control may be performed. The output control of the rendering device is performed by both of the units.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, for example, a mechanically driven display. A device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect device.

  The effect control board 90 includes a sub-control unit 91, a display control circuit 92, an LED drive circuit 93, an audio output circuit 94, a reset circuit 95, a switch detection circuit 96, a clock device 97, and a power interruption detection circuit. 98.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 is configured by a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91a, a RAM 91b, a ROM 91c, and an I / O 91d, and controls production. The display control circuit 92 performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90. The LED drive circuit 93 performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. The audio output circuit 94 performs audio output control from the speakers 53 and 54. The reset circuit 95 sends a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time. The switch detection circuit 96 detects a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90. The clock device 97 outputs time information including date information and time information. The power interruption detection circuit 98 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and, when detecting a voltage drop, outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a.

  The sub CPU 91a receives various commands for performing an effect upon receiving a command transmitted from the game control board 40, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. . Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, among the command transmission lines, and the sub CPU 91a receives the strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input to acquire a command from the main control unit 41 and execute a command reception interrupt process to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. One of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Execute processing (sub). Also, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91b is held while the backup power is supplied.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise. The set values may be set in three stages such as 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, H (High), and in seven stages 1 to 7, and need not be limited to six stages.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41b is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Transition to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41b of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41b is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by turning the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when the main CPU 41a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48, a power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed. In the power interruption interrupt process (main), the main CPU 41a saves the stored value of the register in a stack of a RAM 41b described later, and data for destructive diagnosis in which any bit becomes 1 (5AH in this embodiment). That is, specific data other than 0 is stored, and the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41b becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 41b. Here, the RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in each bit of the corresponding area (all areas in the present embodiment) of the RAM 41b. For this reason, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41b is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41b is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

  The main CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41b at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive diagnosis The processing state of the main CPU 41a is returned to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41b on the condition that the value of the business data is also correct. However, when the RAM parity is not 0 (when 1) or the value of the data for destructive diagnosis is not correct, the main CPU 41a determines that the RAM is abnormal, sets a RAM abnormal error code in the register, and sets a RAM abnormal error. The state is changed to disable the progress of the game. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormal error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new set value is set in the setting change state described above. It will not be released until

  In addition, when the sub CPU 91a detects the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98, the sub CPU 91a also executes a power interruption interrupt process (sub). In the power interruption processing (sub), the sub CPU 91a saves the stored value of the register in a stack of a RAM 91b described later, stores the destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 in the RAM 91b, and stores all of the RAM 91b. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in this area becomes 0 and stored in the RAM 91b.

  Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91b at the time of activation, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91b on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before power interruption. However, if the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1), the sub CPU 91a determines that the RAM is abnormal and initializes the RAM 91b. In this case, unlike the case of the main CPU 41a, only the RAM 91b is initialized, and the performance is not disabled.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 41b of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41b of the main control unit 41 is divided into an important work, a general work, a special work, a set value work, a stop phase work, a non-saved work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient if it is initialized at the end of the BB, such as various display devices, LED display data, I / O 41d input / output data, and game time counter. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized at the end of the BB, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, and the total number of medals paid out in the BB. The special work is a work that stores data to be initialized only before the start of setting, such as data for transmitting a command to the effect control board 90 and various software random numbers. The set value work is a work in which a set value used when performing a lottery in the internal lottery process is stored. After initializing 0 before setting start (before transition to the setting change mode), 1 is stored The set value that is corrected and newly set at the end of the setting (when the setting change mode is ended) is stored. The stop phase work is a work in which data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stored, and data indicating the stop phase is stored when the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are stopped. The Rukoto. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41b is destroyed at the time of activation. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41b, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main CPU 41a is stored, and the unused stack area is established by any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later, as in the unused area. In this case, the used stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a is activated when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are ON, when a RAM error occurs, or when only the setting key switch 37 is ON. When the BB ends, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both OFF and the data in the RAM 41b is not destroyed, six initialization conditions are satisfied when one game ends. When this is done, five types of initialization are performed in different regions that are initialized according to each initialization condition.

  Initialization 0 is performed when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both ON at the time of start-up, and initialization is performed before the transition to the setting change mode or when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In the initialization 0, all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) other than the used stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41b are initialized. Initialization 1 is an initialization performed only when the setting key switch 37 is in an ON state at the time of start-up and shifts to the setting change mode. In the initialization 1, in the storage area of the RAM 41b, All areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) other than the in-use stack area and the stop phase work are initialized. Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 2, a general work, an unused area, and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41b. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are OFF at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41b is not destroyed. The stored work, unused area, and unused stack area are initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41b are initialized.

  In this embodiment, initialization 0 and initialization 1 are performed before transition to the setting change mode, but may be performed at the end of the setting change mode, that is, after the setting is confirmed. In this case, if the set value work is initialized, the determined set value is lost. Therefore, the set value work is not initialized.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the prescribed number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state is determined as described above, and the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set. It becomes possible to start the game on the condition. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, there are a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) and a normal gaming state as the gaming state, and 3 is defined as the specified number of bets in any gaming state. Therefore, regardless of the gaming state, when 3 is set as the bet number, the game can be started. In the present embodiment, all of the pay lines L1 to L5 are activated when a specified number of bets corresponding to the gaming state are set.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a pattern called a winning combination on an effective winning line (hereinafter simply referred to as a winning line) when all reels (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C and right reel 2R) are stopped. When the combination is complete, a prize is awarded. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition of the game state. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag for the winning combination in the RAM 41b.

  Among the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the replaying role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game, but the special flag winning flag is It is valid until a combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having a combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It will be.

  As the role in this slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 9, a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) and a big bonus (1), (2) (hereinafter referred to as BB (1), (2) as special roles. Is defined). In addition, watermelon, cherry, and bell are defined as small roles, and replay is defined as a replaying role.

  In any gaming state, a cherry is awarded when the combination of “Cherry-ANY-Bell” or “Cherry-ANY-Replay” is arranged on any of the winning lines for the left reel 2L, that is, the left reel 2L When a “Cherry” symbol is derived on one of the lines and a “Bell” or “Replay” symbol is derived on the winning line where “Cherry” is stopped on the left reel 2L, Two medals are paid out.

  The watermelon is awarded when the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 15 medals are paid out.

  The bell is awarded when a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 12 medals are paid out.

  Replay is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay” is aligned on the winning line in the normal gaming state. When the replay wins, no medals are paid out, but the next game can be started without setting the number of wagers again, so three medals corresponding to the number of wagers that no longer require setting in the next game are paid out. This is essentially the same.

  RB is awarded when a combination of “net 7-net 7-black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB, and the gaming state shifts to RB. The RB is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player over other gaming states by increasing the winning probability of the small role, especially the bell, and when the 12 games are digested after the RB starts, or a 4-game winning ( When the type of the combination is allowed), it ends either whichever comes first.

  BB (1) is awarded when a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB. BB (2) is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB.

  When BB (1) (2) wins, the gaming state shifts to BB and simultaneously shifts to RB. When RB ends, if BB has not ended, it shifts to RB again and BB ends. Until the RB state is controlled. In other words, the RB state is always controlled during BB. The BB ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the BB exceeds 480. At the end of the BB, the RB is also ended regardless of whether or not the RB end condition is satisfied.

  Then, the internal lottery of this embodiment is demonstrated. In the internal lottery, whether or not the above winnings are permitted is determined before the display results of all reels (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C and right reel 2R) are derived and displayed (in practice, (When the start switch 7 is detected). In the internal lottery, first, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the acquired random number for internal lottery and the number of judgment values for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value Depending on the situation, a lottery is performed.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the role that is the subject of the internal lottery differs depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state or RB (BB). The subject of the internal lottery also differs depending on whether or not the role is being carried over (normal: normal game state in which special role is not carried over, winning: normal game state in which special role is carried over).

  RB, BB (1), BB (2), RB + watermelon, RB + cherry, BB (1) + watermelon, BB (1) if the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the special role is not carried over + Cherry, BB (2) + Watermelon, BB (2) + Cherry, Replay, Watermelon, Cherry, and Bell are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  If the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the special combination is carried over, the replay, watermelon, cherry, and bell are sequentially read out as the target combinations for the internal lottery.

  If the gaming state is RB (BB), watermelon, cherry, and bell are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values for each combination determined in accordance with the current gaming state and set value is sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery, and when the addition result overflows, the winning combination is won. It is determined to be a thing. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  In the internal lottery, when any winning combination is determined, the main CPU 41a sets a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination determined in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41b. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a storage area of 2 bytes, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work for which the special role winning flag is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when the special combination is won, the main CPU 41a sets a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is set. To clear. When the general combination is won, the main CPU 41a sets a general combination winning flag indicating that the general combination is won in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or combination of winning combinations is won, only the general winning combination storing work is cleared.

  Next, stop control of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. When the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start rotating, or when any of the reels stop and an unstopped reel remains, the main CPU 41a uses the table index and table creation stored in the ROM 41c. With reference to the data, a stop control table for each rotating reel is created. When one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected, the main CPU 41a refers to the stop control table of the corresponding reel and slips the referenced stop control table. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  Next, when the main CPU 41a detects an operation of any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, a control for deriving a display result to the corresponding reel will be described. When the main CPU 41a detects an operation of any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the main CPU 41a sets the number of steps from the reel reference position (for example, area 0) at the time when the stop operation is detected. The area number of the stop operation position is specified based on this, the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected is referred to, and the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired. Then, the main CPU 41a performs control to rotate and stop the reels by the acquired number of sliding frames. As a result, the region corresponding to the region number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the region corresponding to the region number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the fluoroscopic window 3 The lower symbol area).

  The table index of this embodiment stores only one address corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state. Furthermore, only one address is stored in one table creation data as the storage area address of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status of one reel (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to the gaming state and the internal winning state, and the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined, The stop control table created by referring to these is also uniquely determined. For this reason, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the main CPU 41a performs control based on the same stop control table.

  Further, in this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of 4 symbols after detecting a stop operation. That is, the symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five frames including the stop operation position at which the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. A symbol stop position can be specified from a maximum of 5 symbols including the operation position.

  In the present embodiment, when any winning combination is won, a stop control table is generated so as to perform control for drawing the winning combination to the maximum within a range of 4 frames on any winning line. Further, when no winning combination is won, a stop control table is generated so as to perform control in which no winning combination is aligned on the winning line. In other words, when any winning combination is won, if the stop operation is performed within the range of 4 winning combinations, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is controlled, for example, the number of sliding frames stops at 2 frames. There is nothing. In addition, when no winning combination is won, even if any winning combination is stopped within the range of 0 frames, since the number of sliding frames is set, control that does not match any winning combination is performed. .

  As shown in FIG. 7, the “bell” of the left reel 2L, the “bell” of the middle reel 2C, and the “bell” of the right reel 2R are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less. Regardless of the timing at which the reel stop operation is performed, the “bell-bell-bell” combination is always aligned on the winning line, and the bell wins. In addition, the “replay” of the left reel 2L, the “replay” of the middle reel 2C, and the “replay” of the right reel 2R are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less. Regardless of the timing, the “replay-replay-replay” combination is always on the winning line and the replay wins.

  On the other hand, the “cherries” of the left reel 2L are arranged at intervals of more than 7 frames. When the cherry is won, if the stop operation of the left reel 2L is performed at the timing of the “cherry” pull-in range, The combination of “ANY-Bell” or “Cherry-ANY-Replay” is aligned with the winning line and the cherry wins. On the other hand, if the stop operation of the right reel 2R is performed at a timing outside the “cherry” pull-in range, the cherry will not be won and will be missed.

  Also, the “watermelon” on the left reel 2L, the “watermelon” on the middle reel 2C, and the “watermelon” on the right reel 2R are located at intervals of more than 4 frames. If each reel is stopped at the timing of the drawing range, the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on the winning line, and the watermelon wins. On the other hand, if any one of the reels is stopped at a timing outside the “watermelon” drawing range, the watermelon will not be won and will be lost.

  Also, for BB (1) to (2), there are places where the constituent symbols are arranged at intervals exceeding 4 frames, and even if any of BB (1) to (2) wins, the winning BB If the operation of stopping each reel is performed at a timing that is within the drawing range of the configuration symbol of, the winning BB will win, but at any one reel at a timing that is outside the drawing range of the configuration symbol of the winning BB When the stop operation is performed, BB is not won and is lost. Even if BB is missed as described above, it will be carried over to the next game, so if you win BB once, for example, even if you miss it, you can win by performing a stop operation at an appropriate timing after the next game It becomes possible to make it.

  If a special role is elected when the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or if the special role and the small role are elected at the same time when the special role is not carried over, the special role and the small role are won simultaneously. If the winning small role is on the winning line, the number of sliding symbols is determined so that it is drawn to the maximum within the range of 4 frames, and the winning small role is 4 on the winning line. For stop operation positions that cannot be retracted within the range of frames, a stop control table is created in which the number of sliding frames is determined so that the selected special role is fully pulled within the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the reels are stopped. Take control. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't withdraw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop the special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, Control is performed to align and stop. In other words, the winning combination that is not won is controlled to be removed and stopped within the drawing range of 4 frames. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be made effective only when the small combination cannot be drawn.

  In the present embodiment, when a special combination and a small combination are simultaneously elected, priority is given to the control of aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination is only performed when the small combination cannot be drawn. However, priority is given to the control of aligning the special role on the winning line over the small role, and it is possible to win the small role only when the special role cannot be drawn. It is good also as a structure.

  If a special player is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or if the special feature and the re-playing character are elected at the same time when the special role is not carried over, the special role and the re-playing character are In the case of winning at the same time, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-playing combination are arranged within 5 symbols, that is, within 4 frames for all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Since it can be stopped at any position within the range, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, the player always restarts regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. All gamers will win a prize. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a has not yet detected the stop operation until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the rotation of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R is started. The reels continue to rotate, and control is performed to stop the corresponding reels on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the corresponding reels on the condition that the rotation of the reels 2 that have not been continued is continued and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected.

  In the present embodiment, the control to stop the corresponding reel is performed on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. When the given automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, it may be assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and automatic stop control for automatically stopping each reel may be performed. In this case, since the reel is stopped without the player's operation, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won. .

  Next, commands that the main CPU 41a transmits to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a gives a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout end command, a gaming state to the effect control board 90. A plurality of types of commands including a command, a standby command, an abort command, an error command, a return command, a setting start command, a confirmation start command, a confirmation end command, and an operation detection command are transmitted.

  These commands are composed of 1-byte type data indicating the type of command and 1-byte extension data indicating the content of the command, and the sub CPU 91a can determine the type of command from the type data.

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets. The BET command is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game. Sent when a medal is inserted or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the bet amount in a state where the number is not set. Further, since the BET command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the BET command.

  The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game, and in a state where a predetermined number of bets is set, Sent when a medal is inserted and credits are added.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the internal winning flag established, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Further, since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when rotation of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R is started.

  The reel stop command can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. This command is transmitted each time stop control is performed in accordance with the stop operation of each reel. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. .

  The winning determination command is a command that can specify the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, and is transmitted after all the reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals is started by paying out a prize or credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets). The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed.

  The game state command is a command that can specify the game state of the next game, and is transmitted when the setting change state ends and when the game ends.

  The standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and after one game is over, a credit (which was used for setting the bet number) is set when the transition to the standby state is made after a predetermined time without setting the bet number. (Including medals) is sent out after the medal payout is completed and the payout end command is sent.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after the end of the BB, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the ending effect waiting time has elapsed, and the reset operation is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  The error command is a command indicating the occurrence or cancellation of the error state and the type of the error state.When the error is determined and controlled to the error state, the error command indicating the occurrence of the error state and its type is transmitted, When the reset operation is performed and the error state is released, an error command indicating the release of the error state is transmitted.

  The return command is a command indicating that the main CPU 41a has returned to the control state before power interruption, and is transmitted when the main CPU 41a returns to the control state before power interruption.

  The setting start command is a command indicating the start of the setting change state, and is transmitted when shifting to the setting change state. Further, since the control state of the main CPU 41a is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it can be specified by the setting start command that the control state of the main CPU 41a has been initialized.

  The confirmation start command is a command indicating the start of the setting confirmation state, and is transmitted when shifting to the setting confirmation state. The confirmation end command is a command indicating the end of the setting confirmation state, and is transmitted when the setting confirmation state ends.

  The operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (ON / OFF) of the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular intervals.

  Among these commands, the setting start command, the error command indicating the RAM abnormality, and the return command are generated at the stage before the interrupt is permitted in the startup process, and are sent to the specific command assigned to the special work in the RAM 41b. Stored in the trust buffer and sent immediately.

  Commands other than a setting start command, an error command indicating a RAM abnormality, a return command, and an operation detection command are generated according to the progress of the game in the game process, and are temporarily stored in a normal command transmission buffer provided in a special work in the RAM 41b. Stored and transmitted in timer interrupt processing (main).

  In the present embodiment, a command is generated in the game process and stored in a normal command transmission buffer. In the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main), when an untransmitted command stored in the command transmission buffer is detected, the untransmitted command stored in the normal command transmission buffer is transmitted.

  In addition, the normal command transmission buffer has an area where a plurality of commands can be stored, so that newly generated commands can be stored without waiting for transmission of unsent commands stored in the normal command transmission buffer. It can be stored in an empty area of the normal command transmission buffer.

  Further, when storing the commands in the normal command transmission buffer in the game process, the main CPU 41a stores these commands in the order in which they are generated. In the command transmission process, the main CPU 41a generates and stores the commands in the order in which they are generated and stored in the normal command transmission buffer. Send a command. That is, the commands stored in the normal command transmission buffer are transmitted in the order in which they are generated and stored.

  The operation detection command is generated every time the command transmission process is executed five times, stored in the above-described specific command transmission buffer, and immediately transmitted. In addition, when the operation detection command transmission time is reached with the unsent command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, priority is given to the transmission of the operation detection command and the normal command transmission buffer stores it. The untransmitted command is transmitted in the next command transmission process. That is, a plurality of commands are not transmitted in one command transmission process.

  Next, the effect control executed by the sub control unit 91 based on a command transmitted from the main CPU 41a to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  The sub CPU 91a executes a command reception interrupt process when a strobe signal indicating the transmission of a command from the main CPU 41a is input. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91b.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub CPU 91a is the earliest stage. Based on the received command, the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91c is referred to. Based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table, various effects such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, etc. Control the output of the device.

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED 55, etc. The control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub CPU 91a receives the command, the sub CPU 91a, among the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91b in the game of the control pattern table, With reference to the control pattern corresponding to the type of command received, output control of the rendering device is performed based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

  If the sub CPU 91a receives a new command during execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub CPU 91a stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and responds to the newly received command. An effect based on the control pattern is executed. In other words, even when the production is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the currently executed production is canceled and a new command is issued unless the received command is a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on a simple command will be executed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when the betting number setting operation is performed during execution of the effect, that is, when the sub CPU 91a receives a BET command indicating that the bet number is set, the effect being executed is stopped. To do. For this reason, when the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than seeing the effect to the end, the effect is canceled and the next game can be started, so that the player is not bothered. Also, when a credit or betting amount adjustment operation is performed during the performance, that is, after the sub CPU 91a receives a game state command indicating the end of the game and before receiving an internal winning command indicating the start of the game. In addition, when the payout start command is received, the currently executed effect is stopped. Credits and bets are settled when the game is terminated. In such a case, by terminating the performance that is being executed, there is an intention to end the game, but the performance continues unnecessarily. I try not to let you.

  The effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command when the internal winning command is received, and is set in the RAM 91b. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91c, and when the sub CPU 91a receives the internal winning command, the sub CPU 91a sets the level and effect setting described later as a result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. Accordingly, the selection rate registered in the effect table is referred to, one of the effect patterns is selected from the plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is stored in the RAM 91b as the effect pattern of the game. Set. In this case, even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a transmits an operation detection command that can specify that the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated to the sub CPU 91a, so that the sub CPU 91a Regardless of whether or not the operation switch is involved in the game progress control in each control state, it can be specified that the operation switch detected by the main CPU 41a has been operated. For this reason, the sub CPU 91a can execute an effect in accordance with an operation of an operation switch not involved in the game progress control, or can perform a process in accordance with a player's operation via a main menu screen described later. .

  Further, the main CPU 41a determines whether the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated regardless of whether the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. By periodically transmitting an operation detection command that can specify the ON / OFF state of the sub CPU 91a, the sub CPU 91a can periodically specify the ON / OFF state of these operation switches. For this reason, even when the operation detection command is missed, the sub CPU 91a can specify the latest detection state for all the operation switches based on the operation detection command transmitted next time, and control the game progress. An effect according to the operation of the operation switch not involved in the operation can be reliably executed.

  Further, since the sub CPU 91a can specify the detection states of all of the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R from the operation detection command, simultaneous operation of a plurality of switches and specific switches It is possible to produce effects that reflect the operation status of a plurality of operation switches such as only the operation, and it is possible to produce various effects using the operation of the operation switches.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a determines whether the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switch 8L, the stop switch 8L, 8C, or 8R is operated. , 8C, 8R are configured to transmit an operation detection command that can specify the ON / OFF state at regular intervals, but only when the detection state (ON / OFF) of any operation switch changes. You may make it transmit the operation detection command which shows that. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the transmission of operation detection commands as much as possible, and the control load related to the transmission of operation detection commands can be reduced, and the operation detection command is also received more than necessary on the sub CPU 91a side. You do n’t have to.

  When the detection state (ON / OFF) of any operation switch changes, an operation detection command that can specify the detection state of another operation switch in addition to the detection state of the operation switch is sent to the sub CPU 91a. It is good also as a structure which transmits. With this configuration, transmission of operation detection commands can be reduced as much as possible, and the sub CPU 91a can detect not only the detection state of the operation switch whose detection state has changed from the operation detection command, but also other operations. It becomes possible to specify the detection state of the means, and it is possible to produce effects reflecting the operation status of the plurality of operation means, and various effects using operation of the operation switches can be made.

  The RAM 91b of the sub-control unit 91 has a detection state storage area in which the change state of the detection state of the operation switch is stored for each operation switch, and an operation detection flag indicating that the operation state of the operation switch has changed for each operation switch. An operation detection flag storage area to be stored is allocated. Furthermore, the detection state storage area is assigned with a detection state before receiving the operation detection command (previous) and a detection state after receiving the operation detection command (this time). The detection state of each operation switch before and after reception is stored.

  The sub CPU 91a performs an operation detection process when it is determined in the timer interrupt process (sub) that an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. In the operation detection process, it is determined whether the unprocessed command is an operation detection command. If it is determined that the command is an operation detection command, the current detection state stored in the detection state storage area is changed to the previous detection state. And the detection state of each operation switch indicated by the operation detection command is stored as the current detection state. At that time, when there is an operation switch in which the previous detection state and the current detection state are different, the sub CPU 91a sets a rising flag as an operation detection flag corresponding to the operation switch. However, when the state changes from ON to OFF, a falling flag is set as an operation detection flag corresponding to the operation switch.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the main CPU 41a periodically transmits an operation detection command that can specify the detection states of all the operation switches regardless of whether or not the detection state of the operation switches has changed. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 91a receives the operation detection command, the sub CPU 91a updates the detection state of each operation switch before and after receiving the operation detection command stored in the detection state storage area, and there is an operation switch with a different detection state. In addition, an operation detection flag corresponding to the operation switch is set. The sub CPU 91a confirms whether or not the operation detection flag is present, and in addition to the fact that the detection state of the operation switch has changed, how the detection state of each operation switch has changed before and after receiving the operation detection command, that is, OFF It can be determined whether it has changed from ON to ON or from ON to OFF.

  For this reason, the sub CPU 91a can perform an effect or change the effect according to not only the timing when the operation of the operation switch is started but also the timing when the operation is released, and is involved in the progress control of the game. Various effects can be performed according to the operation mode of the operation switches not to be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a can determine how the detection state of each operation switch before and after receiving the operation detection command has changed in addition to the change in the detection state of the operation switch. However, the sub CPU 91a may be configured to be able to determine only that the operation switch has been operated, that is, the change from OFF to ON. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the control load on the sub CPU 91a accompanying the operation of the operation switch that does not affect the game progress control.

  The detection state storage area stores the detection state of each operation switch, and the sub CPU 91a is set with any operation detection flag, and the change in the detection state of the operation switch corresponding to the operation detection flag is changed. When it is identified, it is possible to identify not only the operation switch whose detection state has changed but also the detection state of other operation switches by checking the detection state of other operation switches in the detection state storage area. .

  For this reason, the sub CPU 91a can specify a state in which a plurality of operation switches are operated at the same time, can perform an effect by operating the plurality of operation switches at the same time, and how to operate the plurality of operation switches. Can produce a variety of performances.

  Further, when the sub CPU 91a performs an effect by operating the operation switches of the left stop switch 8L and the middle stop switch 8C at the same time, the left stop switch 8L is detected and the right stop switch 8R is detected. If an operation of the middle stop switch 8C is detected in a state where there is no such effect, a corresponding effect is performed. However, when the operation of the middle stop switch 8C is detected in a state where both the left stop switch 8L and the right stop switch 8R are detected, the operation of the left stop switch 8L and the middle stop switch 8C is performed as described above. In this case, the corresponding effects are not performed.

  That is, when performing a specific operation effect according to the operation of a specific operation switch, if an operation switch other than the specific operation switch is operated together with the specific operation switch, the specific operation effect is not performed. It has become.

  For this reason, a specific operation effect based on an operation of a specific operation switch is performed when the specific operation switch is operated at the same time as another operation switch or when the operation is performed while the other operation switch is operated. Is not executed, and a specific operation effect is not executed by an erroneous operation. For this reason, a specific operation effect can be provided only to a player who desires a specific operation effect.

  In addition, when an operation switch other than the specific operation switch is operated together with the specific operation switch as described above, a part of the operation switches for executing each effect by not performing the specific operation effect. Even in the case of overlapping, it is possible to execute different effects. That is, one effect is executed by operating the left stop switch 8L and the middle stop switch 8C simultaneously, and the other effect is executed by operating the middle stop switch 8C and the right stop switch 8R simultaneously. However, when the middle stop switch is operated while the left stop switch and the right stop switch are operated at the same time, whether the left stop switch and the middle stop switch are operated simultaneously, or the middle stop switch and the right stop switch are operated simultaneously. It is impossible to determine whether the operation is performed, and it is only possible to assign an effect only to one of the simultaneous operations. However, when an operation switch other than a specific operation switch is operated together with a specific operation switch, by not performing a specific operation effect, even in the above case, each simultaneous operation can be performed. It is possible to assign effects, and more various effects can be performed depending on how the operation switches are operated.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a gives an experience value on the condition that a predetermined achievement condition is satisfied when a password (key data) described later is input by the player at the start of the game, Each time 10 experience points are acquired, the level is added. Each time the level value exceeds a certain value, the number of types of effects that may be executed is increased. More specifically, it includes an effect table 1 used for levels 1 to 30, an effect table 2 used for levels 31 to 60, and an effect table 3 used for levels 61 to 99. In addition to the effect patterns registered in the effect table 1, effect patterns that are not registered in the effect table 1 are defined, and the effect table 3 includes the effect patterns registered in the effect tables 1 and 2. An effect pattern that is not registered in the effect tables 1 and 2 is defined, and the level exceeds 30 by selecting an effect pattern using the effect table corresponding to the current level among the effect tables 1 to 3. In this case, when the number exceeds 60, the production pattern increases.

  The experience value is stored in the experience value storage area assigned to the RAM 91b.

  The sub CPU 91a increases the items that can be selected as the effect setting every time the level value exceeds a certain value. More specifically, the frequency of production (production setting 1), main character (production setting 2), character costume (production setting 3), production background design (production setting 4), BGM ( The production setting 5) can be selected, and in these production settings, it is possible to select from 3 types until the level exceeds 30, and when the level exceeds 30, it becomes possible to select from 5 types and exceeds the level 60 And 8 types can be selected.

  As an achievement condition to which an experience value is given, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, when a continuous effect indicating the possibility of winning a special role is executed and the special role is won or missed, a bonus confirmation screen is displayed. The case where it is displayed is determined, the difficulty level of each achievement condition, the current level, the experience value given according to the number of games since the game was started is determined, and when the achievement condition is established Experience values according to the situation will be given.

  The continuous effect B shown in FIG. 11 is an effect indicating that the possibility of winning the special role is higher than the continuous effect A, that is, an effect in which the ratio selected at the time of winning the special role is higher than the continuous effect A. It is an effect whose appearance rate is lower than that of the continuous effect A.

  And when the continuous production A is executed and the special role is not won, and when the continuous production B is executed and the special role is not won, the latter has more experience values. Even if there is a high possibility that a special role has been won, more experience points will be given if the special role is not won .

  Moreover, when the continuous production A is executed and the special role is not won, and when the continuous production A is executed and the special role is won, the latter has more experience points. Even if the possibility of winning a special role is low, more experience points will be given if a special role is won. .

  Moreover, even when the same achievement condition is satisfied, the experience value given by 0 to 499G, 500 to 699G, and 700G or more is different, so that as the number of games increases, more experience value is given. It has become.

  Further, every time the value of the level exceeds a certain value, the experience value to be given decreases, and the experience value to be given decreases. Specifically, when the level exceeds 30 and when the level exceeds 60, the experience value assigned is decreased, and the experience value is not assigned depending on the achievement condition. For this reason, every time the level exceeds a certain value, it becomes difficult to further increase the level.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, an experience value is given when an achievement condition corresponding to the result of playing a game is established, and the level increases according to the experience value, and the production pattern increases. The setting items for production increase, and the player's willingness to play a game can be enhanced effectively.

  Note that the achievement conditions include conditions other than the conditions shown in FIG. 11 in advance, and include, for example, conditions for obtaining a result of achievement of a specific mission.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a determines that a predetermined condition is established in the game when a player inputs a password (to be described later) or selects “easy start” at the start of the game. , Coins (three types of gold, silver, and copper), which are exchange values when receiving a predetermined privilege from the management server 1200, are awarded to the player. The privilege includes, for example, content data such as music, wallpaper, a standby screen, or data (for example, a two-dimensional code) indicating a voucher that can be exchanged for a predetermined article.

  The coin acquisition specification is shown in FIG. For example, when a bonus (which may be either BB or RB) is won, one coin of gold, silver and bronze is awarded with a probability of 50%. In addition, at the time of cherry acquisition (specifically, at the time of winning), one coin of gold, silver and bronze is awarded with a probability of 100%. Also, every time 200 games are consumed, one of gold, silver, and copper coins is awarded with a probability of 100%. However, as the number of games increases, the probability of giving a good-colored coin (copper → gold or silver, silver → gold) is increased.

  Also, when a mission is completed, coins are awarded with a probability of 100% according to the level of the achieved mission. For example, when a high level mission is achieved, one gold, one silver and one copper coin is awarded. In addition, when a mission in the level is completed, any two coins of gold, silver, and copper are awarded, and when a mission of a low level is achieved, any one of the coins of gold, silver, and copper is awarded. Is done. In addition to the acquisition of coins between such games, as will be described in detail later, when a predetermined condition is satisfied at the end of the game, coins are awarded to the player.

  Further, when the mission of high level and medium is achieved, a coin to be given is added on condition that there is a stock coin described later. In this case, for example, when a mission of a high level is achieved, any two of gold, silver, and copper coins are added, and when a mission during the level is achieved, any of gold, silver, and copper coins is given. One additional card is added.

  When a coin is awarded to the player, the acquired data (data indicating the number of acquired gold, silver and bronze coins) stored in the acquired coin area allocated to the RAM 91b is updated according to the content of the coin. Is done.

  In the present embodiment, there is an effect that is executed on condition that the level is a certain level or more, the cumulative number of games, the cumulative number of bonuses, etc. is a certain number or more. Such as a level above a certain level, a cumulative game number or a cumulative bonus number, etc., a mission that is achieved by performing an effect that does not appear unless it is a certain number or more is defined. The willingness to raise can also be increased effectively.

  Further, the sub CPU 91a sequentially advances the stages of the story displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in accordance with the number of games in the game when a password described later is input at the start of the game. Specifically, depending on the number of games, when the story reaches a certain stage, the next stage is developed.

  In addition, when a password, which will be described later, is input at the start of the game, the sub CPU 91a, when the anniversary specified from the input password indicates a specific anniversary, the anniversary effect ( For example, when the birthday of the player is specified, it is possible to execute an effect that congratulates the player by satisfying certain conditions.

  Further, the value of the level can take over not only the value increased in one slot machine 1 but also the value increased in other slot machines 1. Further, not only the level value but also the stage of the story developed in the other slot machine 1 or when the player changes the production setting in the other slot machine 1, the setting contents can be taken over.

  Specifically, the player selects “password input” from the main menu screen shown in FIG. 13A, and inputs a password issued in advance by the management server 1200, thereby responding to the previous game history. It is possible to play the game by taking over the level and production setting (including the stage of the story).

  The password (key data), which will be described in detail later, identifies the anniversary, level, model information, latest information, and other performance settings according to the player's individual game history managed by the management server 1200 described later. This is character data consisting of 8 possible characters.

  The main menu screen is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 when the effect switch 56 (CHANCE button) is operated in the control state from the end of the game (after the setting change) until the bet amount is set. Is done.

  When the main menu screen is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, when the stop switch 8L is operated, the menu item on the left side is moved and the stop switch 8R is operated. To move to the right menu item. Then, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the menu item displayed in front is selected. When the effect switch 56 is operated in a state in which “End” is displayed in front as a menu item, or when the stop switch 8C is operated for a predetermined time or longer, as shown in FIG. An end confirmation screen in which “YES” and “NO” can be selected is displayed. By operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 on this end confirmation screen and selecting “YES” from “YES” and “NO”, the basic screen (normal before moving to the main menu screen) Screen). In addition, the screen returns to the basic screen when no operation is continued for a predetermined time for each screen.

  On the main menu screen before entering the password or before starting the game by the simple start described later, as shown in FIG. 13A, “easy start”, “password entry”, “member registration”, “stock coin hint” , "End" menu item is displayed.

  In the main menu screen in this case, the player operates the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 to select “stock coin hint”, and the player is shown in FIGS. Such a stock coin hint screen can be displayed. The stock coins are coins (three types of gold, silver, and copper) that are added and accumulated when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the game in the slot machine 1 regardless of whether or not a password is input. Data indicating stock coins (stock coin data) is stored in a stock coin storage area allocated to the RAM 91b.

  The stock specification of this stock coin is shown in FIG. For example, if a bonus (which may be either BB or RB) is won, one of gold, silver and bronze coins is stocked with a probability of 100%. Further, every time 100 games are consumed, one of gold, silver, and copper coins is stocked with a probability of 20%.

  When a new coin is stocked, the stock coin data stored in the stock coin storage area allocated to the RAM 91b is updated according to the content of the coin.

  When the “stock coin hint” is selected by the player, the sub CPU 91a refers to the stock coin data stored in the stock coin storage area, and according to the state of the accumulated coin (FIG. One of the hint screens shown in a) to (d) is selected and displayed. In this case, for example, when the screen (a) is displayed in FIG. 14, it is suggested that the value of the accumulated coin is not high, and when the screen (d) is displayed, the coin is accumulated. This suggests that the value of the coin is very high (for example, the number of gold coins is a predetermined number or more).

  The stock coin is given to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied at the end of the game. Therefore, by displaying the screen that serves as a hint of stock coins in this way, the player can predict how much stock coins are accumulated before entering the password, and there are more stock coins This makes it possible to select the game machines that have been accumulated, and to improve the interest.

  The stock coin data is reset at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is reset when the power is turned on and when a predetermined time (for example, 20 hours) has elapsed since the power was turned on. In the resetting, the stock coin storage area is cleared, and the value content is different (that is, the combination of gold, silver, and copper is different). And the determined stock coin data is stored in the stock coin storage area.

  When the player selects “stock coin hint” within a predetermined time (for example, one hour) after the above resetting, the sub CPU 91a determines the value of the stock coin data stored in the stock coin storage area. Regardless of the contents, one predetermined screen among the screens shown in FIGS. 14A to 14D is displayed. By doing so, it becomes difficult for the player to determine whether or not the stock coin data has been reset, and the interest can be improved.

  Next, password input operation specifications will be described. When the player selects the password menu by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 on the main menu screen before the password is entered or before the game is started by the simple start described later, the sub CPU 91a selects the password menu. The password input screen shown in (b) is displayed. On the password input screen, as shown in FIG. 15 (c), the characters are moved by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R, and as shown in FIG. 16 (a), the effect switch 56 (CHANCE button) is pressed. By operating, the character displayed in front is selected.

  Here, every time one character is selected, the next character can be selected. Further, by operating the effect switch 56 in a state where “return one character” is displayed in the foreground, it is possible to select the foreground character again. Then, when an 8-character password is selected, the process moves to “OK”, and as shown in FIG. 16B, the effect switch 56 is operated with characters other than “return one character” displayed in front. This completes the password entry.

  When the input password is authenticated as a regular password, as shown in FIG. 16C, a “password OK” screen indicating that the password input has been accepted is displayed. The password OK screen is closed by operating the effect switch 56 or when a predetermined time has elapsed, and is switched to the basic screen. If the password is not authenticated as a legitimate password, a “password NG” screen (not shown) indicating that password input has not been accepted is displayed. The password NG screen is also closed by operating the effect switch 56 or when a predetermined time has elapsed, and is switched to the basic screen.

  If the password is authenticated as a regular password, the values of the personal history storage area (total number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs, achievement mission history) assigned to the RAM 91b are initialized and analyzed from the password. Is stored in the anniversary storage area allocated to the RAM 91b, the level analyzed from the password is stored in the level storage area allocated to the RAM 91b, and the model information for identifying the model analyzed from the password is The latest information indicating the latest game history analyzed from the password is stored in the model information storage area allocated to the RAM 91b, and the other effect settings 1 to 3 analyzed from the password are stored in the latest information storage area allocated to the RAM 91b. The effect setting storage area assigned to the RAM 91b is set. With the above settings, the level and production settings according to the previous game history are taken over by the slot machine 1. At this time, the input password itself is stored in a password storage area assigned to the RAM 91b.

  Next, a procedure for analyzing the input password will be described. In the ROM 91c, as shown in FIG. 17 (a), a password analysis table in which numerical values of 0 to 31 are defined in advance corresponding to the characters constituting the password (32 types of Roman letters: 26 types and 6 types of symbols). It is remembered. As shown in FIG. 17B, the sub CPU 91a refers to the password analysis table and replaces the input password with a corresponding numerical value. For example, as shown in FIG. 17B, if the password is “KZFJC = U *”, “10-25-5-9-2-26-20-” according to the password analysis table shown in FIG. 30 ”. Next, the replaced numerical value is converted into a binary number, and the value of a total of 4 bits including the upper 2 bits and the lower 2 bits is specified as a random value (random value acquired at the time of password issuance by the management server 1200), and the random value The 36-bit value excluding the value is shifted to the right by the random value. For example, as shown in FIG. 17B, if the random value is 0110 (= 6), the 36-bit value excluding the random value is shifted rightward by 6 bits. At this time, the value overflowed in the right direction is shifted to the upper bits.

  Next, a hash value from the 36-bit value after the shift (a random number given by the management server 1200 to vary the password, and in this embodiment, the lower 4 of the 36 bits excluding the random value. Except for the bit, the lower 8th bit, the lower 16th bit, the lower 23th bit, the lower 28th bit, and the lower 33th bit)). Analyze model information, latest information, and other performance settings.

  Of these 30-bit values, the lower 3 bits indicate the anniversary, the lower 4 bits to the lower 11 bits indicate the level, and the lower 12 bits to the lower 24 bits indicate the rendering settings 1 to 3, 5 bits, 4 bits, and 4 bits are assigned, respectively. The lower 25 bits to the lower 27 bits indicate the latest information, and the lower 28 bits to the lower 30 bits indicate the model information. Anniversary, level, model information, latest information, and other presentation settings specified from these values are set in the anniversary storage area, level storage area, model information storage area, latest information storage area, and presentation setting storage area, respectively. Will be.

  The lower 25 bits of the first bit of the latest information indicate whether or not the previous number of games is 700G or less, and is set to “1” when 700G or less. The lower 26 bits of the second bit of the latest information indicate whether or not the previous BB count is 10 or more, and is set to “1” when it is 10 or more. Of the latest information, the lower 27 bits of the third bit indicate whether or not one month or more has elapsed since the previous game, and is set to “1” when one or more months have elapsed.

  The model information is, for example, information indicating a distinction between a model series, a model name, a model specification, and the like.

  Further, as described above, the personal history storage area is allocated to the RAM 91b, and a game history (total number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs) after the password is input and authenticated as a regular password is accumulated. It has become so. Further, when a mission (issue) set in advance in the slot machine 1 is achieved, a history of achievement missions indicating the types of missions achieved is also accumulated. Further, as described above, with respect to the experience value, every time 10 experience values are acquired, the level stored in the level storage area is increased by one.

  When the player finishes the game, the player's game history, current level, experience value, number of acquired coins, effect settings (model information and latest information are not included), achievement mission history, etc. A two-dimensional code including information (game result information) is output from the slot machine 1 and acquired using the mobile terminal 1100, and the management server 1200 includes game result information included in the two-dimensional code, which will be described later. It can be reflected in the contents of the player database.

  Note that if “Easy Start” is selected on the main menu screen by the player, unlike the case of entering the password, the player cannot take over the previous game history, but the player Includes game history, current level, experience value, number of acquired coins, production settings (excluding model information and latest information), achievement mission history, etc., after selecting “Easy Start” until the end of the game. The dimension code can be output from the slot machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, on the main menu screen after entering the password or after the game is started by simple start, the menu items of “DATA CLEAR”, “CREATE 2D CODE”, “TODAY RESULT”, “END” Is displayed. For example, when “DATA CLEAR” is selected by the player on the main menu screen in this case, the password storage area, the personal history storage area, the experience value storage area, the anniversary storage area, Each of the level storage area, the model information storage area, the latest information storage area, the effect setting storage area, and the acquired coin storage area is cleared.

  When “today's result” is selected by the player on the main menu screen shown in FIG. 13B, the game history from the start of the game after the password input or simple start to the present time, the current The level, experience value, content of earned coins, history of achievement missions, etc. are displayed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 19A, when the player selects “2D code creation” on the main menu screen, the sub CPU 91a generates a 2D code, and FIG. As shown, the generated two-dimensional code is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the two-dimensional code displayed here, for example, in the case of a game in which a password is input, as shown in FIG. 20C, a URL (normal update URL) indicating the location of the normal update page on the management server 1200 is displayed. ), A password entered at the start of the game, a game random number (32-bit random number in the present embodiment) that is a random value acquired each time a two-dimensional code is created, game history update data, acquired data, , Respectively, is included. Here, the game history update data and the acquired data constitute game result information.

  In the game history update data, each data value (total number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs, achievement mission history) stored in the personal history storage area, level value and experience value stored in the level storage area are stored. Experience values stored in the area, effects settings 1 to 3 stored in the effect setting storage area, and the like are stored.

  Further, the acquired data has the same contents as the acquired data (data indicating the number of acquired coins of gold, silver and copper) stored in the acquired coin storage area.

  Here, in the two-dimensional code, the total number of games (0 to 9999 games) is 14 bits, the number of BBs (0 to 127) is 7 bits, the number of RBs (0 to 63) is 6 bits, level The value (0 to 199) is 8 bits, the experience value (0 to 999) is 10 bits, and the production settings 1 to 3 (respectively 0 to 99) are 7 bits (total 7 × 3 = 21 bits), 100 bits are used for the types of missions achieved (100 types). Therefore, a total of 166 bits are used for the game history update data.

  On the other hand, 4 bits (4 × 3 = 12 bits in total) are used for the acquired data (the number of gold coins, the number of silver coins, and the number of copper coins (0 to 15 respectively)). 12 bits are used for.

  In this way, the acquisition data used for granting a privilege such as an item can be handled only by the data amount of information related to the granting of the game, unlike the game history update data used for outputting the game history. The proportion occupied can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the experience value stored in the experience value storage area is the remaining fractional experience value (that is, 0 to 9) used for level-up.

  Then, the two-dimensional code is read by the portable terminal 1100 and accessed to the URL of the management server 1200 specified from the two-dimensional code, so that the content specified from the two-dimensional code is the content of the player database included in the management server 1200. To be reflected.

  In the output of the two-dimensional code, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), when the case is output without production, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, stock coins are acquired as shown in FIG. There is a case where it is output along with a JACKPOT effect indicating a lottery effect. Details of the JACKPOT effect will be described later.

  Note that the input of a new password is prohibited until the two-dimensional code is displayed after the password is authenticated. A two-dimensional code is displayed, and when switching to the basic screen by operating the effect switch 56, the password storage area, the personal history storage area, the experience value storage area, the anniversary storage area, and the level storage assigned to the RAM 91b. Each of the area, the model information storage area, the latest information storage area, the effect setting storage area, and the acquired coin storage area is cleared, and the password input is permitted again.

  Thus, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the past game history is reflected (taken over) by inputting the password when starting the game, such as the level and the effect setting when the previous game was played. An effect can be executed, and an effect with continuity can be performed for a long period of time. In addition, since the password is included in the two-dimensional code including the game result information after the game is completed, the password is issued by authenticating the password included in the two-dimensional code in the management server 1200 that issues the password. It is possible to determine whether or not the player is a received player. Therefore, even if a third party obtains another person's password and plays a game to obtain a two-dimensional code, or obtains another person's two-dimensional code, the game result information contained in the two-dimensional code is managed. It cannot be reflected in a player database, which will be described later, included in the server 1200. As a result, it is meaningless even if the password or two-dimensional code is diverted or stolen, so that the diversion or theft of the password and the two-dimensional code can be prevented.

  As will be described in detail later, the password issued by the management server 1200 changes depending on a random value that changes every time it is issued, so the same password is used even when the same game history is specified. It's not easy to guess the password.

  In the present embodiment, in order to receive a password issued from the management server 1200, the mobile server 1100 is used to access the management server 1200 in advance, perform membership registration, and terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 1100. ) Must be registered. In the present embodiment, when “member registration” is selected on the main menu screen shown in FIG. 13A by the player, the sub CPU 91a specifies the URL indicating the location of the member registration page of the management server 1200. A two-dimensional code (see FIG. 20A) is generated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The player can easily access the member registration page of the management server 1200 by reading the two-dimensional code with the portable terminal 1100.

  FIG. 43A is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the display unit 140 when the mobile terminal 1100 is reading a two-dimensional code. As described above, the image of the two-dimensional code is displayed in the portable terminal 1100 in a state where the photographed two-dimensional code is displayed within a frame in the display screen while being focused by autofocus. Is taken in. Then, the read two-dimensional code is analyzed by a general two-dimensional code reading application program included in the mobile terminal 1100.

  FIG. 43B is a diagram illustrating a state in which a URL as a two-dimensional code analysis result is displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100. As described above, the URL indicating the location of a predetermined web page such as the member registration page of the management server 1200 is displayed on the display unit 140. Then, by selecting this URL, it is possible to access a predetermined web page of the management server 1200 indicated by this URL.

  In the present embodiment, even if the player has not registered as a member by accessing the management server 1200 in advance, the game history is accumulated by selecting the “easy start” described above on the main menu screen. The game using the function to play can be started. However, in this case, of course, it is not possible to play a game by taking over the previous game history.

  After the game is started by selecting “Easy Start”, the two-dimensional code displayed when the game is ended is different from the case where the password is entered and started. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20B, instead of the normal update URL, the URL indicating the location of the easy start page on the management server is included, and the password is not included. It has become. Other information is the same as the two-dimensional code based on the game in which the password is input.

  Then, the player reads this two-dimensional code with the portable terminal 1100 and accesses the URL of the management server 1200 specified from the read two-dimensional code. The management server 1200 determines whether the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed mobile terminal has already been registered. When the terminal identification information of the accessed mobile terminal is not registered, the management server 1200 stores player information (details will be described later) for the player associated with the terminal identification information. Newly registered in the database, the game result information included in the two-dimensional code output from the slot machine 1 is reflected in the added player information.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information of the accessed mobile terminal has already been registered, the management server 1200 is included in the player information associated with the terminal identification information in the player database in the two-dimensional code. Reflect game result information.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, regardless of whether or not a member has been registered, the player can select a “simple start” on the main menu screen and accumulate a game history. A game using can be started.

  After displaying the various menu screens that shift from the main menu screen as described above, the sub CPU 91a of the present embodiment switches to the basic screen when a predetermined time has elapsed if no operation is performed by the player. It is like that.

  In addition, when the player inputs a password or “Easy Start” is selected, the sub CPU 91a produces an effect different from the effect mode (normal effect mode) when these operations are not performed. The control state is changed to the specific effect mode which is a mode.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 18, specific display areas 51a and 51b are assigned to a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. In the normal display mode, as shown in FIG. Only regular patterns are displayed in the specific effect areas 51a and 51b.

  On the other hand, when controlled to the specific effect mode, as shown in FIG. 18B, characters based on the effect setting set by the player are displayed in the specific effect area 51a. In 51b, an experience value meter indicating the level value (level value specified from the password) of the player and the experience value required until the next level rise is displayed. The target displayed in the specific effect areas 51a and 51b in the specific effect mode is not limited to the above, and for example, the achievement status of the mission may be displayed.

  However, in the specific effect mode by selecting “Easy Start”, the effect setting, the level value, etc. cannot be specified. Therefore, in the specific effect area 51a, there is a character based on the default effect setting instead of the effect setting set by the player. Even in the specific effect area 51b, the level value and the experience value meter are displayed based on the default value (for example, 0 for the level value and 0 level for the experience value meter).

  Further, regardless of whether in the normal effect mode or the specific effect mode, the sub CPU 91a deletes the specific effect areas 51a and 51b when the stop switch 8C is operated for a predetermined time or more while the basic screen is displayed. In the default setting, the specific effect areas 51a and 51b are displayed, and a game start operation (input of a password or selection of “easy start”) according to the present system or a game When an end operation (selection of “data clear” or “two-dimensional code creation”) is performed, even if the specific effect areas 51a and 51b have been erased so far, the specific effect areas 51a and 51b are displayed again. The

  In the present embodiment, the display mode in the areas other than the specific effect areas 51a and 51b is the same in the specific effect mode and the normal effect mode, and the same effect is performed. For example, an effect of raining in the background is performed regardless of the effect mode, which suggests the result of the internal lottery.

  As described above, the display modes in the areas other than the specific effect areas 51a and 51b are the same, but in the specific effect mode, for example, the display contents of the specific effect areas 51a and 51b are displayed in accordance with the winning expectation degree of the special role. It is also possible to produce effects that change.

  As described above, since the display modes of the areas other than the specific effect areas 51a and 51b can be shared between the specific effect mode and the normal effect mode, it is possible to reduce the volume of image data and moving image data to be used.

  Note that the game history displayed in the specific effect area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 is not limited to the level value and experience value as described above, but the accumulated game number, accumulated bonus number, and the above-described effect execution conditions. The level value, the accumulated game number, the remaining value up to the accumulated bonus number, and the like may be displayed.

  Next, the management server 1200 to which the management apparatus of the present invention is applied will be described. As described above, the management server 1200 is configured to include hardware equivalent to a general server computer, and can perform data communication with the mobile terminal 1100 via the Internet network 900. The management server 1200 performs registration and update of game information corresponding to the player, issuance of a password, provision of a privilege, and the like according to the access request content from the mobile terminal 1100. In this embodiment, the management server 1200 can be accessed only from a mobile terminal to which terminal identification information (SIM data) is assigned, and a mobile terminal or terminal identification information to which no terminal identification information is assigned. Is granted, but access from a portable terminal that refuses to transmit terminal identification information is denied.

  The management server 1200 includes a player database for managing game information of the player, a game history database for managing a history of game results for each game of the player, and privilege data given to the player. A privilege database for managing information.

  In the player database, as shown in FIG. 22A, terminal identification information (SIM data) that can identify the portable terminal 1100 owned by the player, current status (standby / game), password (last ), Total number of games to date, total number of BBs, total number of RBs, current level, experience value (of fractions), earned coins (number of gold, silver and bronze coins), points, Player information consisting of points, setting contents of production settings 1 to 3, achievement status by mission (1 for missions that have been achieved, 0 for missions that have not been achieved), etc. is classified by player (by terminal identification information). It is registered. In addition to this, the player information includes the player name (registered name), gender, date of birth, personal information (member information) of the player such as prefectures, although not shown. .

  In the game history database, as shown in FIG. 22B, terminal identification information (SIM data) that can identify the portable terminal 1100 owned by the player who played the game, the game date and time, the slot machine 1 at the start of the game , The game random number randomly acquired by the slot machine 1 at the end of the game, the number of games in the game, the number of BBs in the game, the number of RBs in the game, the end of the game Level value at the time, experience value at the end of the game (number of fractions), number of gold, silver and copper coins acquired in the game, setting contents of the effect settings 1 to 3 at the end of the game, The game history information including the achievement status by mission in the game is registered.

  In the privilege database, as shown in FIG. 22 (c), the storage location of privilege data (content data or a two-dimensional code indicating a replacement ticket or an application ticket) corresponding to a privilege ID that can identify the privilege is stored. Privilege data information including the type of privilege data, the type of condition for granting a privilege, the condition value of the corresponding type, and the like is registered. As the type of condition, coins, points, points (details will be described later), level, mission achievement rate, number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs, etc. can be set. Type, number of sheets, number of points, number of points, etc.) can be set.

  Next, timer interrupt processing (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 at intervals of 1.12 seconds based on the count value of the internal clock will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the timer interrupt process (sub), first, the register in use is saved in the stack area (step S4001).

  Next, a power failure determination process is performed (step S4002). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 98. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process in step S4002, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set (step S4003). If the power interruption flag is set, the process proceeds to a power interruption process (sub). In the power interruption process (sub), the above-described process of storing the destruction diagnosis data, the RAM parity adjustment data, and the like in the RAM 91c is executed.

  If the power interruption flag is not set, command analysis processing is executed (step S4004). In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the command buffer. If the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer. And the process according to the acquired command is performed. After the command analysis process is completed, the main menu display process shown in FIG. 24 is executed (step S4005).

  In the main menu display process, a process of displaying a main menu according to whether or not a password is input is executed. After execution of the main menu display process, a pre-password input main menu operation process shown in FIG. 25 is executed (step S4006).

  In the main menu operation processing before password input, processing related to operations performed on each menu displayed before password input is executed. After the main menu operation process before password input, a level / coin related process is executed (step S4007).

  In the level / coin-related processing, processing related to experience level and level-up to be described later, processing related to giving coins (three types of gold, silver, and bronze) that are rights to receive item grants are executed. After the level / coin related process, the main menu operation process is executed after the password is input (step S4008).

  In the main menu operation process after password input, a process for displaying the main menu when the portable terminal 1100 is detected by the photoelectric sensor 57 and a process related to an operation performed on each menu displayed after the password is input are executed. . After the password input and after the main menu operation process, a special effect execution process is executed (step S4009).

  In the special effect execution process, a process for executing the special effect is executed when the photoelectric sensor 57 detects the player's action during the game. When the special effect execution process ends, the timer interrupt process (sub) ends.

  Although not shown, in the timer interrupt process (sub), a process for executing a bonus game or a normal game is also performed.

  Next, the contents of each process executed in response to an operation via the player's main menu screen will be described in detail.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the main menu display process (the process of S4005 of the timer interrupt process (sub) shown in FIG. 23) executed in the slot machine 1. First, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the current gaming state is a state from the end of the game (after the setting change) until the bet amount is set (step S2201). When it is determined that the state is not in this state (step S2201; NO), the sub CPU 91a returns the process to be executed to the caller process of this process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the state is between the end of the game and the time when the bet number is set (step S2201; YES), the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the current control state is the specific effect mode. (Step S2202).

  When it is not the specific effect mode, that is, in the normal effect mode (step S2202; NO), the sub CPU 91a displays the main menu screen before the password input (before “easy start” selection) as shown in FIG. The display control circuit 92 is controlled to display on the display 51. As a result, the main menu screen before password entry is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2203). Thereafter, the sub CPU 91a returns the process to be executed to the caller process of this process.

  On the other hand, if it is the specific effect mode (step S2202; YES), the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the photoelectric sensor 57 (step S2204).

  When the detection signal is not input from the photoelectric sensor 57 (step S2204; NO), the process to be executed is returned to the calling process of this process. When a detection signal is input from the photoelectric sensor 57 (step S2204; YES), it is determined whether or not the input level of the detection signal is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (step S2205). That is, by determining whether or not the amount of reflected light received by the light receiving element 57b of the photoelectric sensor 57 is greater than or equal to a predetermined amount, it is determined whether or not the irradiation light of the light emitting element 57a is reflected by the portable terminal 1100. .

  If the input level of the detection signal is not equal to or higher than the predetermined value (step S2205; NO), the process to be executed is returned to the process of the caller of this process. When the input level of the detection signal is equal to or higher than the predetermined value (step S2205; YES), notification is made when a mobile terminal is detected indicating that the mobile terminal has been detected (step S2206).

  The notification is performed, for example, by displaying a message or an image from the liquid crystal display 51 (such as counting down the time until the main menu is displayed), outputting sound from the speakers 53 and 54, and the like.

  After the notification at the time of detecting the portable terminal, the sub CPU 91a performs display control to display the main menu screen after the password input (after selecting “Easy Start”) as shown in FIG. 13B on the liquid crystal display 51. The circuit 92 is controlled. Thereby, the main menu screen after the password is input is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2207). Thereafter, the sub CPU 91a returns the process to be executed to the caller process of this process.

  Conventionally, it has been necessary to perform an operation for displaying a two-dimensional code after performing an operation for displaying a main menu screen, but in the present embodiment, when the mobile terminal 1100 is detected, it is automatically performed. Since the main menu screen is displayed, it is possible to save the trouble of acquiring the two-dimensional code using the portable terminal 1100, and to eliminate the troublesome feeling of the player when acquiring the two-dimensional code.

  Further, since the mobile terminal 1100 is informed that the mobile terminal 1100 has been detected, the player can confirm that the mobile terminal has been detected, and can reliably acquire the two-dimensional code.

  Further, since the main menu screen is displayed when the mobile terminal 1100 is detected, it is possible to reliably determine whether or not to display the main menu screen.

  Note that the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that displays a main menu when a predetermined switch is operated after notification when a mobile terminal is detected.

  Further, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that displays a guideline (for example, a guideline or a small character) for bringing the mobile terminal 1100 close to a specific area from the liquid crystal display 51.

  In this embodiment, an example in which a main menu screen is automatically displayed when a mobile terminal 1100 is detected will be described. However, a two-dimensional code is automatically displayed directly when a mobile terminal 1100 is detected. It is also possible to do.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the main menu operation process before password input (the process of S4006 of the timer interrupt process (sub) shown in FIG. 23) executed in the slot machine 1. This process is started by the player performing a selection operation on any menu item on the main menu screen (see FIG. 13A) before entering the password (or before selecting “Easy Start”). .

  When the “stock coin hint” is selected by the player (step S2301; YES), the sub CPU 91a refers to the stock coin data stored in the stock coin storage area and corresponds to the state of the accumulated coin. Then, any one of the hint screens shown in FIGS. 14A to 14D is selected and displayed (step S2302). However, as described above, when a predetermined time (for example, one hour) has not elapsed since the resetting of stock coin data, regardless of the value content of the stock coin data, (a) to ( One predetermined screen (for example, the screen shown in FIG. 14C) of the hint screens shown in d) is displayed. Thereby, the player can predict how much stock coins are accumulated in the slot machine 1. If the effect switch 56 is operated while the hint screen is displayed, the screen returns to the main menu screen. If the state where no operation is continued for a predetermined time during the display of the hint screen, the screen returns to the basic screen.

  Or, when “member registration” is selected by the player (step S2303; YES), the sub CPU 91a determines a URL indicating the location of the member registration page of the management server 1200 (FIG. 20A). Reference) is generated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2304). The player operates the mobile terminal 1100 to cause the displayed two-dimensional code to be captured and to be taken into the mobile terminal 1100 (store the two-dimensional code image in the storage unit 120 (see FIG. 2)). it can. If the effect switch 56 is operated during the display of the two-dimensional code or if no operation is continued for a predetermined time, the screen returns to the basic screen.

  Alternatively, if the “simple start” is selected by the player (step S2305; YES), the sub CPU 91a closes the main menu screen to display the basic screen on the liquid crystal display 51, and from the normal performance mode. The control state is changed to the specific effect mode (step S2306). Further, the sub CPU 91a displays a character based on the default effect setting in the specific effect area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51, and displays a level value and an experience value meter based on the default value in the specific effect area 51b ( For example, 0 for a level value, 0 level for an empirical value meter).

  Alternatively, if “password input” is selected by the player (step S2307; YES), the sub CPU 91a executes a password input acceptance process (step S2308).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the password input acceptance process. First, the sub CPU 91a controls the display control circuit 92 to display a password input screen on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, a password input screen (see FIG. 15B) is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2401).

  The player operates the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 while viewing the password issued from the management server 1200, which is displayed on the display screen of the portable terminal 1100 (see FIG. 43F). Enter the password on the password entry screen.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 16B, when the player performs a password determination operation on the password input screen (step S2402; YES), the sub CPU 91a performs the above-described process (see FIG. 17). ), The input password is analyzed (step S2403).

  As a result of the analysis, if the input password is not a regular password (step S2404; NO), the sub CPU 91a displays the above-described password NG screen (not shown) indicating that the password input has not been accepted, on the liquid crystal display. 51 is displayed (step S2405). During the display of the password NG screen, when the effect switch 56 is operated or a predetermined time elapses, the screen is switched to the basic screen.

  On the other hand, the input password is a regular password (step S2404; YES), but if the model information included in the password indicates a model different from the slot machine 1 (step S2406; YES), the sub The CPU 91a controls the liquid crystal display 51 to perform an effect of displaying that the model is different (step S2407). As a result, as shown in FIG. 27, an effect screen in which the character speaks that a password of a different model has been input is displayed in the specific effect area 51 a of the liquid crystal display 51.

  When the predetermined time elapses, the effect screen is switched to the basic screen in the normal effect mode (see FIG. 18A). That is, when a password of a different model is input, the input of the password is accepted, but the game cannot be started using the function of storing the game history without shifting to the specific effect mode.

  On the other hand, if it is not a different model (step S2406; NO), the sub CPU 91a displays a password OK screen (see FIG. 16C) on the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2408). When the password OK screen is displayed, the effect switch 56 is operated or when the predetermined time elapses, the screen is switched to the basic screen.

  When switching from the password OK screen to the basic screen, the sub CPU 91a sets a level, an effect setting, and the like based on the password analysis result (step S2409). The sub CPU 91a stores the input password in a password storage area assigned to the RAM 91b. Further, the sub CPU 91a changes the control state from the normal effect mode to the specific effect mode (step S2410). It should be noted that the setting of the level and the effect setting and the transition to the specific effect mode may be performed at the timing when the password OK screen is displayed.

  With the above settings, the level and production settings corresponding to the previous game history are taken over by the slot machine 1. Further, by shifting to the specific effect mode, the player can start a game using a function for accumulating a game history.

  Next, the sub CPU 91a checks a flag indicating whether or not one month or more has elapsed since the previous game, which is indicated by the third bit, in the latest information included in the password, and the flag is determined to be the previous game. It is determined whether or not the value is “1” indicating that one month or more has passed (step S2411).

  As a result, when it is indicated that one month or more has elapsed since the previous game (step S2411; YES), the sub CPU 91a executes an effect indicating that (step S2413). For example, since a game has not been played recently, an effect screen in which the character speaks that he wants to play a number of times is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

On the other hand, when it is not indicated that one month or more has elapsed since the previous game (step S2411; NO), the sub CPU 91a suggests the previous game according to the value of the flag derived by analyzing the password. An effect (previous game suggestion effect) is executed (step S2412). More specifically, the sub CPU 91a uses a flag value indicating whether or not the previous number of games is 700 games or less indicated by the first bit of the latest information included in the password, or the second bit. The previous game suggestion effect is executed according to the value of the flag indicating whether or not the previous BB count is 10 or more. For example, the sub CPU 91a performs an effect by displaying such as “The bonus number was 10 or more before this time. That ’s great.” The liquid crystal display 51 is controlled.

  Returning to the pre-password input main menu operation process shown in FIG. 25, after the password input acceptance process is completed, the sub CPU 91a executes an effect setting process (S2309). In the effect setting process, the effect setting screen is displayed by switching from the main menu screen to the effect setting screen (not shown). The player sets any one of a plurality of types of effects displayed on the effect setting screen (for example, selects a character from a plurality of effects). The setting of the effect is performed, for example, by pressing the stop switch to make a selection, and pressing the effect switch 56 to determine the selected effect. When the effect switch 56 is pressed or no operation is continued for a predetermined time during the display of the effect setting screen, the screen returns to the basic screen.

  When “end” is selected by the player (step S2310; YES), the sub CPU 91a displays an end confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 13C on the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2311). Here, when an operation of selecting “YES” is performed by the player or when a predetermined time elapses, the screen is switched to the basic screen. Or if operation which selects "NO" is performed by the player, it will return to a main menu screen (refer Fig.13 (a)).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the level / coin related process (the process of S4007 of the timer interrupt process (sub) shown in FIG. 23) executed in the slot machine 1. This process is executed for each game of the game. First, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the current control state is the specific effect mode (step S2601). As a result, when it is determined that it is not the specific effect mode (step S2601; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the process to be executed to the process of step S2614.

  On the other hand, when it determines with it being specific production | generation mode (step S2601; YES), sub CPU91a determines whether predetermined achievement conditions, such as the conditions shown by FIG. 11, were satisfied (step S2602). As a result, when the achievement condition is not satisfied (step S2602; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the process to be executed to the process of step S2607.

  On the other hand, when the achievement condition is satisfied (step S2602; YES), the sub CPU 91a updates the experience value and the history of the achievement mission according to the achievement condition (step S2603). The sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the updated experience value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value corresponding to the level (in this embodiment, 10 experience values regardless of the level) (step S2604). As a result, when the experience value is not equal to or greater than the predetermined value (step S2604; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the process to be executed to the process of step S2607.

  On the other hand, when the experience value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value (step S2604; YES), the sub CPU 91a increases the level as much as possible (increases the level value) based on the experience value (step S2605). Then, the sub CPU 91a subtracts the value for the increased level from the experience value (step S2606). For example, when the level is increased by 2, 20 experience values (10 experience values × 2) are subtracted.

  In step S2607, the sub CPU 91a updates other game histories (total number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs, etc.). Next, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the above-described coin acquisition condition (see FIG. 12A) is satisfied (step S2608). As a result, when the acquisition condition is not satisfied (step S2608; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the process to be executed to the process of step S2612.

  On the other hand, when the acquisition condition is satisfied (step S2608; YES), the sub CPU 91a executes a lottery process according to the satisfied condition as shown in FIG. 12A (step S2609). As a result of the lottery process, when the lottery is not won (step S2610; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the process to be executed to the process of step S2612. On the other hand, when the lottery is won (step S2610; YES), the sub CPU 91a updates the acquired data stored in the acquired coin area allocated to the RAM 91b in accordance with the winning result (the type and number of coins) ( Step S2611).

  In addition, when the established acquisition condition is level high, medium mission achievement, and there is a stock coin (one type of coin is sufficient), as described above, additional coins are additionally given. The At that time, the sub CPU 91a subtracts the added coins from the stock coins. However, in the stock coin, if there are no additional coins of the same type as the added coins, the number of coins of that type in the stock coin is set to 0 (in the case of 0 originally, 0) It will remain as it is.)

  In step S2612, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not a gold coin has been acquired. As a result, when the gold coin has not been acquired (S2612; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the process to be executed to the process of step S2614. On the other hand, when gold coins have been acquired (S2612; YES), notification that gold coins have been acquired is executed (step S2613). The notification is performed, for example, by displaying a message or an image indicating that gold coins have been acquired from the liquid crystal display 51, and outputting sound from the speakers 53 and 54.

  Specifically, as described in the item granting process of FIG. 40, when gold coins are acquired, an item related to the effect mode set by the player or an item desired by the player can be obtained. For this reason, when a notification that gold coins have been acquired is given, the player feels joy and is more motivated to play, so the operating rate of the slot machine 1 can be improved.

  In step S2614, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not a stock condition (see FIG. 12B) for adding (stocking) stock coins is satisfied. As a result, when the stock condition is not satisfied (step S2614; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the process to be executed to the process of step S2616. On the other hand, when the stock condition is satisfied (step S2614; YES), the sub CPU 91a executes a lottery process (stock lottery process) for stocking coins (step S2615).

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the stock lottery process is executed on the condition that a bonus is won or 100 games are consumed (except for a game in a bonus state). In the example shown in FIG. 12B, the winning probability is set to 20% under the condition that 100 games are consumed. However, the winning probability may be changed according to the current stock coin contents. . For example, when the total number of coins in the stock coin is 15 or less, the winning probability may be higher than in the case of 16 or more.

  As a result of the stock lottery process, when the lottery is not won (step S2616; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the process to be executed to the process of step S2616. On the other hand, when the lottery is won (step S2616; YES), the sub CPU 91a updates the stock coin data stored in the stock coin storage area allocated to the RAM 91b according to the winning result (the type and number of coins). (Step S2617).

  In step S2618, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 20 hours) has elapsed since the power to the slot machine 1 was turned on. As a result, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the power was turned on (step S2616; NO), the sub CPU 91a returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of the level coin related process.

  On the other hand, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the power was turned on (step S2616; YES), the sub CPU 91a executes a lottery process (stock coin data reset lottery process) for resetting the stock coin data ( Step S2619). In this process, first, the stock coin storage area is cleared, and the value contents are different (that is, the combination of gold, silver, and copper is different). Determine coin data. The sub CPU 91a stores the determined stock coin data in the stock coin storage area (step S2620). Then, the sub CPU 91a returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of the level / coin related process.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a procedure of main menu operation processing after password entry executed in the slot machine 1. This process is started when a player performs an operation of selecting any menu item on the main menu screen (see FIG. 12B) after entering a password (or after selecting “Easy Start”). .

  When “today's result” is selected by the player (step S2701; YES), the sub CPU 91a indicates the contents of the player's game history and the like after the password input or after the start of the game by simple start until the present time. A screen (not shown) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2702). Specifically, the sub CPU 91a, from the personal history storage area, experience value storage area, level storage area, earned coin storage area, etc. assigned to the RAM 91b, game history, achievement mission history, experience value, level, acquisition Get data etc. Then, a screen showing the acquired data contents is generated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Alternatively, when “DATA CLEAR” is selected by the player (step S2703; YES), the sub CPU 91a changes the control state from the specific effect mode to the normal effect mode (step S2704), and after the password is input or simple start The game history and the like of the player from the start of the game to the current time are cleared (step S2705). Specifically, the sub CPU 91a assigns the password storage area, the personal history storage area, the experience value storage area, the anniversary storage area, the level storage area, the model information storage area, the latest information storage area, and the effect setting assigned to the RAM 91b. Clear each of the storage area and the acquired coin storage area.

  Alternatively, when the “two-dimensional code creation” is selected by the player (step S2706; YES), the sub CPU 91a executes a two-dimensional code display process (step S2707).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the two-dimensional code display process. First, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not a lottery condition (stock coin acquisition lottery condition) for acquiring stock coins is satisfied (step S2801). In this embodiment, after entering the password or selecting “Easy Start”, 1000 games (excluding games in bonus state) have been consumed, and three or more gold coins have been stocked, If any of these conditions is satisfied, it is determined that the stock coin acquisition lottery condition is satisfied.

  As a result, when the stock coin acquisition lottery condition is not satisfied (step S2801; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the process to be executed to the process of step S2807. On the other hand, if the acquisition lottery condition for stock coins is satisfied (step S2801; YES), the sub CPU 91a sets the stock acquisition lottery flag to ON (step S2802) and at the present time after inputting the password or selecting "Easy start". The medal difference number up to is calculated (step S2803). The medal difference number is obtained by subtracting the total number of medals inserted by the player from the total number of medals acquired by the player during the game period.

  After calculating the medal difference number, the sub CPU 91a executes a stock acquisition lottery process (step S2804). In the present embodiment, in this lottery process, when the medal difference number is negative, the winning probability is higher than when it is positive.

  As a result of the stock acquisition lottery process, when the lottery is not won (step S2805; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the process to be executed to the process of step S2807. On the other hand, when the lottery is won (step S2805; YES), the sub CPU 91a updates the acquired data stored in the acquired coin area allocated to the RAM 91b according to the winning result (the type and number of coins) ( Step S2806). In the present embodiment, the specification is such that all of the stock coins can be acquired by winning in the stock acquisition lottery process. Therefore, when the lottery is won, the sub CPU 91a updates the stock coin data stored in the stock coin storage area so that the number of coins of gold, silver and copper becomes zero.

  In step S2807, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the game in the specific effect mode is due to the selection of “easy start”. As a result, when the game is a simple start game (step S2807; YES), the sub CPU 91a generates a two-dimensional code (see FIG. 20B) corresponding to the simple start game (step S2808).

  On the other hand, if the game is not a game with a simple start, that is, a game with a password input (step S2807; NO), the sub CPU 91a generates a two-dimensional code (see FIG. 20C) corresponding to the game with a password input. (Step S2809).

  If the stock lottery flag is ON (step S2810; YES), the sub CPU 91a turns off the stock acquisition lottery flag (step S2811). Further, the sub CPU 91a causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display the stock coin acquisition lottery effect screen and the generated two-dimensional code (step S2812). Specifically, the sub CPU 91a causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display a JACKPOT effect screen as shown in FIG. If the lottery is not won in the previous stock acquisition lottery process, the sub CPU 91a displays a JACKPOT effect screen indicating that the stock coin could not be acquired as shown in FIG. The generated two-dimensional code synthesized screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, when the lottery is won, the JACKPOT effect screen indicating that the stock coin has been acquired and the generated two-dimensional code composition screen as shown in FIG. To display.

  On the other hand, when the stock lottery flag is not ON (step S2810; NO), the sub CPU 91a causes the generated two-dimensional code to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in a normal manner without any effects as shown in FIG. 19B. (Step S2813).

  Regardless of whether or not there is an effect, if the effect switch 56 is operated during the display of the two-dimensional code or if no operation is continued for a predetermined time, the screen returns to the basic screen. At that time, the sub CPU 91a changes the control state from the specific effect mode to the normal effect mode (step S2814). Further, the sub CPU 91a clears the game history and the like of the player after the password input or after the game start by simple start until the current time (step S2815). Specifically, the sub CPU 91a assigns the password storage area, the personal history storage area, the experience value storage area, the anniversary storage area, the level storage area, the model information storage area, the latest information storage area, and the effect setting assigned to the RAM 91b. Clear storage area and earned coin storage area.

  After the password input shown in FIG. 27, the process returns to the main menu operation process, and when “END” is selected by the player (step S2708; YES), the sub CPU 91a displays an end confirmation screen as shown in FIG. The data is displayed on the display 51 (step S2709). Here, when an operation of selecting “YES” is performed by the player or when a predetermined time elapses, the screen is switched to the basic screen. Alternatively, when an operation for selecting “NO” is performed by the player, the screen returns to the main menu screen (see FIG. 13B).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the special effect execution process (the process of S4009 of the timer interrupt process (sub) shown in FIG. 23).

  In this process, first, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not a game is in progress (S4101). If the game is not in progress (S4101: NO), the process ends. When the game is in progress (S4101: YES), it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the photoelectric sensor 57 when a predetermined effect is generated (step S4102). As a predetermined effect, for example, the player is encouraged to perform an operation in front of the liquid crystal display 51 so that the photoelectric sensor 57 can detect (hold a hand or shake a hand). Display messages and images. If no detection signal is input from the photoelectric sensor 57 (step S4102; NO), the process ends. When a detection signal is input from the photoelectric sensor 57 (S4102; YES), it is determined whether or not the input level of the detection signal is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (S4103). That is, it is determined whether or not the player's action is detected by determining whether or not the amount of reflected light received by the light receiving element 57b of the photoelectric sensor 57 is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount.

  If the input level of the detection signal is equal to or higher than the predetermined value (S4103; YES), the process is terminated. When the input level of the detection signal is not equal to or higher than the predetermined value (S4103; NO), that is, when the amount of reflected light received by the light receiving element 57b does not reach the predetermined amount and the player's action is detected, otherwise Then, a special performance that is never executed is executed. The special effect is executed by, for example, displaying a premium character from the liquid crystal display 51, displaying a special message, or displaying a state of attacking an enemy character from the liquid crystal display 51. With special effects, for example, more advantageous AT such as transition to AT (Assist Time), which is a notification period for notifying specific information for specifying the operation mode of the stop button, raising the continuation rate of AT, and adding AT stock number Notification of granting of a state that is easy to shift to AT, permission of shifting to advantageous RT (replay time), and the like. Thus, the operation can be performed in the hope that the special effect is executed when the above-described predetermined effect occurs. When the special effect is executed, the process ends.

  Thus, the manufacturing cost of the slot machine 1 can be reduced by combining the detection by the photoelectric sensor 57 used for displaying the main menu screen with the detection for executing the special effect. Moreover, the interest of the production can be enhanced by executing the special production. Furthermore, the troublesomeness felt by the player when outputting the two-dimensional code can be eliminated.

  Next, the contents of each process executed by the management server 1200 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of server main processing executed by the management server 1200. This server main process is executed whenever there is an access request from the mobile terminal 1100 to each web page managed by the management server 1200. In response to this access request, the control unit 210 of the management server 1200 executes the following processes.

  When there is a request for access to the web page for member registration from the portable terminal 1100 (step S2901; YES), the control unit 210 executes member registration processing (step S2902).

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the procedure of this member registration process, and FIG. 44 is a diagram showing the exchange of data between the portable terminal 1100 and the management server 1200 regarding this process. The control unit 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the portable terminal 1100 that has transmitted the member registration request is already registered in the player database (step S3001). When the terminal identification information is already registered in the player database (step S3001; YES), the control unit 210 transmits member information (for example, a player name (registered name) transmitted from the portable terminal 1100 in response to the player's operation. ), Gender, date of birth, personal information of prefectures, etc.) are reflected in the player information corresponding to the terminal identification information (step S3002). Thus, for example, if the player has been updated at a simple start described later, but has not yet registered the member information, only the member information can be added or registered. Member information can be changed.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information has not been registered in the player database (step S3001; NO), the control unit 210 newly registers the player information corresponding to the player (the terminal identification information) in the player database ( Step S3003). In the player information in this case, only the terminal identification information and member information transmitted from the portable terminal 1100 according to the player's operation are stored. Then, the control unit 210 notifies the registration result to the portable terminal 1100 that has made the member registration request (step S3004). Upon receiving the registration result, the portable terminal 1100 displays the registration result and notifies the player to that effect.

  Returning to the server main process shown in FIG. 32, when there is a request for access to the web page for easy start update from the portable terminal 1100 (step S2903; YES), the control unit 210 executes the easy start update process ( Step S2904).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the procedure of this simple start update process, and FIG. 45 is a diagram showing the exchange of data between the slot machine 1 and the portable terminal 1100 and between the portable terminal 1100 and the management server 1200 regarding this process. is there. The control unit 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the portable terminal 1100 that is the transmission source of the simple start update request is already registered in the player database (step S3101). When the terminal identification information is not already registered in the player database (step S3101; NO), the control unit 210 newly registers game result information corresponding to the player (the terminal identification information) in the player database (step S3101; NO). S3102). Then, the control unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process of step S3104.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information has already been registered in the player database (step S3101; YES), the control unit 210 determines that the same game random number specified from the update request is the terminal identification information in the game history database. It is determined whether it is stored in the game history information corresponding to (step S3103). As a result, if the same game random number is stored in the game history information (step S3103; YES), it is very likely that the update request is the same two-dimensional code used for the previous update request. The control unit 210 transmits information indicating that the game history or the like cannot be updated to the mobile terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information (step S3110). Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  On the other hand, when the same game random number is not stored in the game history information (step S3103; NO), the control unit 210, based on the game history update data, acquired data, and the like received from the mobile terminal 1100, the player The contents of the player information corresponding to the player in the database are updated, and the game history information is additionally registered in the game history database (step S3104). Also, the status of the player information is updated during standby. In the player information update process here, the level and the experience value are not updated, but are updated by the level / experience value update process described below.

  Next, the control unit 210 executes level / experience value update processing (step S3105). FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the level / experience value update process.

  The control unit 210 updates the level included in the player information corresponding to the player (terminal identification information) to the level included in the received game history update data (step S3301). Further, the control unit 210 adds the experience value included in the received game history update data to the experience value included in the player information (step S3302). As a result of this addition, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the experience value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value corresponding to the level (in this embodiment, 10 experience values regardless of the level) (step S3303). As a result, when the experience value is not equal to or greater than the predetermined value (step S3303; NO), the control unit 210 advances the process to be performed to the process of step S3306.

  On the other hand, when the experience value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value (step S3303; YES), the control unit 210 increases the level by one (increases the level value by one) (step S3304). Then, the control unit 210 subtracts a value corresponding to one level up (here, 10 experience values) from the experience value (step S3305). As described above, the level and the experience value included in the player information are updated.

  In step S3306, the control unit 210 executes a lottery process for giving points. As with the earned coins, the points are exchange values when receiving a privilege. When the lottery process is not won (step S3307; NO), the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of calling this process.

  On the other hand, when winning (step S3307; YES), the control unit 210 determines whether or not the points (details will be described later) included in the player information corresponding to the player are 1000 points or more. (Step S3308).

  As a result, when the score is not 1000 points or more (step S3308; NO), the control unit 210 uses the player information corresponding to the player as a point corresponding to the total number of games included in the received game history update data. (Step S3309). For example, 1/10 of the total number of games is added. In this case, if the total number of games is 1000, 1000 × 1/10 = 100 points are added. Then, the control unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process of step S3311.

  On the other hand, when the score is 1000 points or more (step S3308; YES), the control unit 210 corresponds to the player twice the number of points according to the total number of games included in the received game history update data. It adds to the point contained in player information (step S3310). For example, 2 times of 1/10 of the total number of games is added. In this case, if the total number of games is 1000 games, 1000 × 1/10 × 2 = 200 points are added.

  The control unit 210 clears the points included in the player information corresponding to the player (step S3311). Then, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the caller process of this process.

  Returning to the simple start update process shown in FIG. 34, in step S3106, the control unit 210 transmits to the portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information that the game history has been updated (step S3106). Next, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the simple start update request from the portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information has been transmitted five times or more in total (step S3107).

  As a result, when it has not been transmitted five times or more (step S3107; NO), the control unit 210 advances the process to be performed to the process of step S3109. On the other hand, if it has been transmitted five times or more (step S3107; YES), the control unit 210 receives a password issuance and recommends that a password be recommended to be played in the mobile phone indicated by the terminal identification information. It transmits to the terminal 1100 (step S3108).

  In step S3109, control unit 210 executes history display processing. The history display process is a process for displaying the game history of the player on the portable terminal 1100 based on the player information corresponding to the player. Thereby, for example, the number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, and the number of games accumulated so far, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, and the like are displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100. In the history display process, a digest of the current game may be displayed.

  Returning to the server main process shown in FIG. 32, when there is a request for access to the web page for normal update from the portable terminal 1100 (step S2905; YES), the control unit 210 executes the normal update process (step S2906). ).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the procedure of this normal update processing, and FIG. 46 is a diagram showing data exchange between the slot machine 1 and the portable terminal 1100 and between the portable terminal 1100 and the management server 1200 regarding this processing. . The control unit 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 1100 that is the transmission source of the normal update request is already registered in the player database (step S3201). When the terminal identification information has not been registered in the player database (step S3201; NO), the control unit 210 transmits to the portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information that the game history or the like cannot be updated. (Step S3209). Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information has been registered in the player database (step S3201; YES), the control unit 210 performs a game corresponding to the password specified from the update request and the terminal identification information in the player database. It is determined whether or not the password stored in the person information matches (step S3202). As a result, when the passwords match (step S3202; YES), the control unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process of step S3204.

  On the other hand, if the passwords do not match (step S3202; NO), the control unit 210 determines whether there is a mismatch of only one character and the difference between the front and rear characters on the array when the password is input (step S3202). S3203). The difference between the front and rear characters on the layout at the time of password input is the front and rear characters of the password input screen shown in FIG. 15B. For example, if one character included in the regular password is “Z”, “Y” and “=” correspond to one character before and after that.

  As a result, when there is no mismatch of two characters or more, or when there is no difference between the front and rear characters (step S3203; NO), the control unit 210 indicates that the game history or the like cannot be updated by the terminal identification information. It transmits to 1100 (step S3209).

  On the other hand, if only one character does not match and there is a difference of one character before and after (step S3203; YES), it is authenticated as a player who has been issued a password, assuming that an input error condition is satisfied, and the control unit 210 Advances the process to be executed to the process of step S3204.

  In step S3204, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the same password or game random number specified from the update request is stored in the game history information corresponding to the terminal identification information in the game history database. As a result, if the same password or game random number is stored in the game history information (step S3204; YES), it is very likely that the update request is the same two-dimensional code used for the previous update request. Since it is high, the control part 210 transmits that the game history etc. cannot be updated to the portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information (step S3209).

  On the other hand, when neither the same password nor the game random number is stored in the game result information (step S3204; NO), the control unit 210 is based on the game history update data, acquired data, etc. received from the mobile terminal 1100. Then, the content of the player information corresponding to the player in the player database is updated, and the game history information is additionally registered in the game history database (step S3205). Also, the status of the player information is updated during standby. In the player information update process here, the level and experience value are not updated, but are updated in the following level / experience value update process.

  Next, the control unit 210 executes level / experience value update processing (step S3206). The contents of the level / experience value update processing are as described above (see FIG. 36).

  The control unit 210 transmits to the portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information that the game history has been updated (step S3207). Then, the control unit 210 executes history display processing (step 3208). The contents of this history display processing are the same as the processing in step S3109 in FIG.

  In the above normal update process, in the update of the player information when the password is a mismatch of only one character and is different by one character before and after (step S3203; YES), the received game history update data, Rather than updating all applicable items based on the acquired data, etc., among them, the total number of games, the total number of BBs, the total number of RBs, achievement mission that can appear at the level stored in the player information Only the items that do not affect the continuity of the game history, such as the type of game, are updated, and the continuity of the game history is affected, such as the level, production settings, and types of achievement missions that do not appear at the level stored in the player information. The item and the acquired coins may not be updated. At that time, in the notification of update completion, the password was not completely matched but was in the range of input error, so only some items that did not affect continuity were updated. You may make it notify. In this way, the player has made a mistake in entering the password, but can recognize that the game history has been updated successfully, and identify the cause of any game history that has not been updated. It becomes possible.

  In addition, the input error condition is an arbitrary design item, and both the password registered in the management server 1200 and the password included in the update request are similar, and it is estimated that there is a high possibility of an input error. Anything can be used. For example, it may be determined that the input error condition is satisfied only when both passwords are different by only one character, and the input error condition is satisfied if there is a difference of one character before and after two characters. It may be determined that Also, if the characters that are different in both passwords are characters that are likely to be mistaken, such as “O” and “0”, or those that are assumed to be highly similar, such as the difference between uppercase and lowercase letters, You may determine with satisfy | filling the conditions of a mistake.

  Returning to the server main process shown in FIG. 32, when there is a request for access to the web page for the menu screen from the portable terminal 1100, that is, when there is a menu data acquisition request (step S2907; YES), the controller 210 Determines whether the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the portable terminal 1100 that is the transmission source of the request is already registered in the player database (step S2908). As a result, when the terminal identification information is not already registered in the player database (step S2908; NO), the control unit 210 informs the mobile terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information that the menu data cannot be acquired. Transmit (step S2911). Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

On the other hand, when the terminal identification information is already registered in the player database (step S2908; YES), the control unit 210 transmits the menu data to the portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information (step S2909). As a result, a menu screen as shown in FIG. 43D is displayed on the display unit 140 of the portable terminal 1100. On this menu screen, a menu of items that can be provided to the player at the site managed by the management server 1200 is displayed. Specifically, password issuance, history display, achievement mission display, earned coin count display, custom settings, game execution, avatar settings, shop contents purchase, bulletin board browsing and posting, etc. Each link is displayed. When a desired link is selected by the player, control unit 210 executes a menu selection receiving process (step S2910).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the menu selection acceptance process. When the player selects a password issuance link (step S3401; YES), the controller 210 executes password issuance processing (step S3602).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the password issuing process. The control unit 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the portable terminal 1100 that is the transmission source of the request is already registered in the player database (step S3501). As a result, when the terminal identification information has not been registered in the player database (step S3501; NO), the control unit 210 transmits information that the password cannot be issued to the mobile terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information. (Step S3502). Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information has already been registered in the player database (step S3501; YES), the control unit 210 determines the level, model information, and the like based on the player information and game history information corresponding to the player. Obtain information such as the latest information, anniversary, and other performance settings, and generate a password according to the procedure reverse to the procedure described with reference to FIG. The generated password is transmitted to portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information (step S3503).

  The control unit 210 stores the generated password in the player information corresponding to the player as the previously issued password, and updates the status during the game (step S3504). Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  FIG. 43F is a diagram illustrating an example of a password display screen displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100 when the password issuance link is selected. The player can input a password to the slot machine 1 while looking at the password display screen.

  In the management server 1200 according to the present embodiment, when a password issuance request is accepted, even if the status of the corresponding player information is in game, issuance of a password is not prohibited. Even when a new password issuance request is received, a new password is issued. Therefore, even if a password is issued but no game is played, a game is played but a 2D code is not acquired, or a 2D code is acquired but no update request is made A new password can be issued without access to release the password.

  Returning to the menu selection accepting process shown in FIG. 37, when the player selects a link for the number of acquired coins (step S3403; YES), the control unit 210 provides player information corresponding to the player in the player database. , The number of gold, silver, and copper coins currently acquired by the player is acquired, and screen data indicating the result is transmitted to the portable terminal 1100 (step S3404). As a result, a screen showing the contents of the currently acquired coin as shown in FIG. 43H is displayed on the display unit 140 of the portable terminal 1100.

  Alternatively, when the game execution link is selected by the player (step S3405; YES), the control unit 210 executes a game providing process (step S3406).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the game providing process. The control unit 210 transmits a game application (in this embodiment, a slot machine game) to the mobile terminal 1100 (step S3601). Thereby, the player can execute the slot machine game as shown in FIG. 43 (I) on the portable terminal 1100. In this slot machine game, the same symbol is aligned in the horizontal direction or the diagonal direction, so that the points are increased according to the symbol. In addition, when the execution of the game application is ended by the player, the score acquired by the player is transmitted to the management server 1200 as the execution result.

  When the game application execution result, i.e., the score is not received (step S <b> 3602; NO), the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the caller process of this process. On the other hand, when a score is received (step S3602; YES), the control unit 210 updates and registers the received score in the player information corresponding to the player in the player database.

  Further, the control unit 210 adds coins (gold, silver, bronze) corresponding to the received points to the acquired coins included in the player information (step S3604).

  Further, the control unit 210 adds a point corresponding to the received score to the point included in the player information (step S3605). Then, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the caller process of this process.

  Returning to the menu selection accepting process shown in FIG. 37, when a shop link is selected by the player (step S3407; YES), the control unit 210 executes an item granting process (step S3408).

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the item assigning process, and FIG. 47 is a diagram showing data exchange between the portable terminal 1100 and the management server 1200 regarding this process. The control unit 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 1100 is already registered in the player database (step S3701). As a result, when the terminal identification information is not already registered in the player database (step S3701; NO), the control unit 210 transmits to the portable terminal 1100 that item assignment is impossible (step S3702). Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information is already registered in the player database (step S3701; YES), the control unit 210 extracts the acquired coins from the player information corresponding to the player in the player database, and the player It is determined whether or not has acquired silver coins or copper coins (step S3703).

  If silver coins or copper coins have been acquired (step S3703; YES), it is determined whether or not an effect has been set in the effect setting process shown in S2309 of FIG. 25 (step S3704). If the effect has been set (step S3704; YES), the process proceeds to S3707. When the production has not been set (step S3704; NO), the number of games is extracted from the player database, and it is determined whether or not the number of games is 1000 games or more (step S3705).

  If the number of games is not 1000 or more (step S3705; NO), the lottery table E (see FIG. 41E) is selected as the lottery table used in the item acquisition lottery (step S3712). If the number of games is 1000 or more (step S3705; YES), an item setting process is executed (step S3706).

  In the item setting process, an item list indicating a plurality of types of items (for example, item A or item B) is transmitted to the mobile terminal 1100. A screen showing the items that can be given is displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100 that has made the item request. When the player sets a link corresponding to a desired item type, data indicating the selected item type is transmitted to the management server 1200. When receiving the item type desired by the player from the portable terminal 1100, the control unit 210 stores the received item type in the privilege database.

  When the item setting process ends, the control unit 210 determines whether the number of games is 5000 or more (step S3707). Then, the lottery tables A to D (see (A) to (D) shown in FIG. 41) are selected as the lottery tables used in the item acquisition lottery from the determination result and the setting contents of the production or the setting contents of the items. (Step S3708). When the selection of the lottery table is performed, an item acquisition lottery process for determining an item to be given to the player is executed (step S3709). When the item acquisition lottery process is completed, the item data of the item type determined in the item acquisition lottery executed in the process is read from the storage location indicated by the privilege database, and the item is extracted (step S3710) and transmitted to the portable terminal 1100. (Step S3711).

  Here, the lottery tables A to E used in the item acquisition lottery will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 41A, in the lottery table A, the grant probability of the item A is set to 60%, and the grant probability of the item B is set to 40%. The lottery table A is used in the item acquisition lottery when the item A is related to the set effect or when the item A is set in the item setting process and the number of games is 5000 games or more.

  As shown in FIG. 41B, in the lottery table B, the grant probability of the item A is set to 80%, and the grant probability of the item B is set to 20%. The lottery table B is used in the item acquisition lottery when the item A is related to the set effect or the item A is set in the item setting process and the number of games is within 5000 games.

  As shown in FIG. 41C, in the lottery table C, the provision probability of the item A is set to 40%, and the provision probability of the item B is set to 60%. The lottery table C is used in the item acquisition lottery when the item B is related to the set effect or when the item B is set in the item setting process and the number of games is 5000 games or more.

  As shown in FIG. 41D, in the lottery table D, the grant probability of the item A is set to 20%, and the grant probability of the item B is set to 80%. The lottery table D is used in the item acquisition lottery when the item B is related to the set effect or when the item B is set in the item setting process and the number of games is within 5000 games.

  As shown in FIG. 41E, in the lottery table E, the grant probability of the item A is set to 50%, and the grant probability of the item B is set to 50%. The lottery table E is used in the item acquisition lottery when the production is not set and the number of games is 1000 games or less.

  Thus, in the lottery tables A to D, when the production is set, the provision probability of the item related to the set production is higher than when the production is not set, and the number of games exceeds 1000 games. If the number of games is 1000 or less, the item grant probability is set so that the item grant probability set by the player is higher. In addition, in the lottery tables A to D, when the number of games exceeds 5000 games, the item grant probability is changed.

  Returning to the item granting process shown in FIG. 40, if no silver coin or copper coin has been acquired (step S3703; NO), it is determined whether or not a gold coin has been acquired (step S3710). If gold coins have not been acquired, that is, if no gold, silver, or copper coins have been acquired as a result (step S3713; NO), the process ends. If gold coins have been acquired (step S3713; YES), it is determined whether or not an effect has been set in the effect setting process shown in S2309 of FIG. 25 (step S3714).

  If the effect has been set (step S3714; YES), the process proceeds to S3716. If the effect has not been set (step S3714; NO), an item setting process is executed (step S3715). In the item setting process, the same process as step S3706 is performed. Thereafter, the item type is specified from the setting contents of the effect or the setting contents of the item, the item data of the specified item type is read from the storage location indicated by the privilege database, and the item is extracted (step S3716). Transmit (step S3711). Thereby, the player can acquire data such as a two-dimensional code indicating the content data.

  As described above, when an effect is set, there is a higher probability that an item of a type related to the set effect will be given than when an effect is not set. It can be given, and the player can feel joy of giving the item. Moreover, since the willingness to set a production and play a game can be raised, the operating rate of the slot machine 1 can be improved.

  In addition, when the number of games played by the player is 1000 games or more, the probability that the item set by the player, that is, the item desired by the player, is higher than when the number of games is 1000 games or less. It is possible to increase the player's willingness to play a game and improve the operating rate of the slot machine 1.

  In addition, when a gold coin is acquired, an item related to the effect set by the player or an item set by the player is given, and when the gold coin is acquired, the fact is notified. It is possible to identify that an item that the user likes is given. Thereby, a player's willingness to play a game again can be heightened and the operation rate of the slot machine 1 can be improved.

  Moreover, since the probability of giving an item is changed when the number of games is 5000 or more, the interest of the game can be improved.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a increases the items that can be selected as the effect setting every time the level value exceeds a certain value. More specifically, the frequency of production (production setting 1), main character (production setting 2), character costume (production setting 3), production background design (production setting 4), BGM ( The production setting 5) can be selected, and in these production settings, it is possible to select from 3 types until the level exceeds 30, and when the level exceeds 30, it becomes possible to select from 5 types and exceeds the level 60 And 8 types can be selected. And in the item grant process shown in FIG. 40, although the example which gives either the item A or the item B was given and demonstrated, when an item increases according to a level like this Embodiment, it is set. The item (ie, item) related to the performance is determined and assigned by item acquisition lottery, or the player sets one of the items (ie, items) The present invention can be implemented by giving the item set when winning by the acquisition lottery.

[Embodiment 2]
Next, a second embodiment in the case where an item provision process different from the item provision process shown in FIG. 40 is executed will be described.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the item assigning process, and FIG. 43 is a diagram showing data exchange between the portable terminal 1100 and the management server 1200 regarding this process. The control unit 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 1100 is already registered in the player database (step S3701). As a result, when the terminal identification information is not already registered in the player database (step S3701; NO), the control unit 210 transmits to the portable terminal 1100 that item assignment is impossible (step S3702). Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information has already been registered in the player database (step S3701; YES), the control unit 210 extracts earned coins and points from the player information corresponding to the player in the player database, Based on the privilege database (see FIG. 22C), items that can be given according to the extracted acquired coins and points are extracted (step S3703). Then, control unit 210 generates a list of extracted items, and transmits the generated item list to portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information (step S3704).

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 43G, a screen showing items that can be given is displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100 that has made the item request. On this screen, the number of remaining gold coins, the remaining number of points, a link for selecting items that can be granted, the number of gold coins or points required for the grant, the menu screen of FIG. 43 (D) A link to leave the shop is displayed for transition.

  Here, the number of remaining gold coins is 12, the remaining number of points is 1234 points, one gold coin for the purchase of item A, along with a link for purchasing item A, or , 100 points are required and two gold coins are required to purchase item B along with a link to purchase item B.

  In the screen of FIG. 43G, when the player selects a link corresponding to a desired item type, data indicating the selected item type is transmitted to the management server 1200.

  When receiving the item type desired by the player from the portable terminal 1100 (step S3705; YES), the control unit 210 reads the item data indicated by the received item type from the storage location indicated by the privilege database, and It transmits to the terminal 1100 (step S3706).

  Thereby, the player can acquire content data or data such as a two-dimensional code indicating an exchange ticket or an application ticket.

  Returning to the menu selection receiving process shown in FIG. 37, when each other link is selected by the player (step S3409; YES), the control unit 210 executes a process according to the selected link (step S3409). S3410). For example, when a history display link is selected by the player, the control unit 210 transmits screen data for allowing the player to select a date to the portable terminal 1100. Thereby, a date selection screen as shown in FIG. 43E is displayed on the display unit 140 of the portable terminal 1100. On this date selection screen, a link of date choices of game history information corresponding to the player in the game history database is displayed. When one of the links is selected by the player, the control unit 210 performs the game based on the game history information on the date corresponding to the selected link and the player information corresponding to the player. The game history of the person is extracted and transmitted to the portable terminal 1100. Thereby, a history display screen as shown in FIG. 43C is displayed on the display unit 140 of the portable terminal 1100.

  In the slot machine of this embodiment, when displaying the main menu screen for displaying the two-dimensional code, the same processing as S2204 to S2207 in FIG. The terminal 1100 may be detected and the main menu screen (or two-dimensional code) may be automatically displayed. Furthermore, the same process as the item grant process of FIG. 40 may be performed to give an item related to the set effect or an item set by the player.

  As described above, according to the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, in the game using the function of accumulating the game history in the slot machine 1, the difference in the number of medals becomes negative, resulting in a disadvantageous game result for the player. When the game is finished, the probability of acquiring stock coins is set to be higher. Therefore, even if the player loses the game, the player can actively output the two-dimensional code and maintain the willingness to receive a privilege from the management server 1200. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of a situation in which the player leaves without outputting the two-dimensional code after the game is finished, and as a result, it can be expected to promote utilization of services provided by the gaming system 1001.

  Note that the determination of whether the game result is advantageous or unfavorable for the player is based on the difference in the number of medals, but the determination criterion is an arbitrary design item. For example, 0 sheets may be used as a reference, or a negative number or a positive number may be used as a reference. In addition, the probability of acquiring stock coins is not limited to two cases, which are advantageous and disadvantageous, and may be changed in a plurality of stages depending on the degree of advantage and the degree of disadvantage. For example, when the difference number of medals is −1001 or less, the probability is the highest, and thereafter −1000 to −500, −500 to 0, 0 to 500, 500 to 1000, 1001 or more, and so on. The probability may be lowered every time the medal difference number increases.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a stock coin acquisition lottery condition is satisfied at the end of a game game using a function for storing a game history, a stock coin acquisition lottery effect (JACKPOT effect) is executed. . For this reason, a player's gambling feeling is enshrined, and interest can be improved.

  Even if the stock coin acquisition lottery condition is not satisfied, the JACKPOT effect may be executed. However, in this case, an effect screen (FIG. 21B) indicating that acquisition has failed is always displayed.

  Further, at the time of JACKPOT production, the expected degree of acquisition may be indicated by, for example, display of a background or character, output of sound or sound effect, and the like.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, stock coin data is reset by lottery when the power is turned on or when a predetermined time elapses after the power is turned on. For this reason, even when an individual owns the slot machine 1, an inappropriate acquisition of coins by frequently repeating a game in a state after power-on, or a long time (for example, a normal game store) Inappropriate acquisition of coins due to a game of a time exceeding the available game time) can be prevented.

  Although the time from when the power is turned on until the stock coin data is reset can be set arbitrarily, it is preferable to set the time longer than the normal business hours of the amusement store (for example, 20 hours). If such a time is set, resetting of stock coin data during business hours (game time) is avoided, and the player is not discouraged or distrusted.

  Note that stock coin data may be reset at a predetermined time. Even in this case, inappropriate acquisition of coins due to a long game can be prevented. Even in this case, for the same purpose as described above, it is preferable to set a time that is not the normal business hours of the amusement store (for example, midnight).

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the player selects “stock coin hint” within a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) after resetting the stock coin data, the stock coin storage area is set. Regardless of the value content of the stored stock coin data, a predetermined one of the screens shown in FIGS. 14A to 14D is displayed. By doing so, it becomes difficult for the player to determine whether or not the stock coin data has been reset, and the interest can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, a password is applied as information that can specify the game history to be input to the gaming machine (slot machine 1), and it is not necessary to provide a dedicated reading device or the like for inputting information from the outside. Although it can be said that it is preferable, it may be data such as a bar code or a two-dimensional code that can be read by a code reader provided in the gaming machine, or by wired connection, wireless connection, infrared connection, etc. Data that can be input to the gaming machine may be used. With such a configuration, the data can be easily input.

  In the above embodiment, a two-dimensional code is applied as information that can specify a game history output from the gaming machine (slot machine 1), and data can be easily obtained only by the player holding the two-dimensional code reader. Although it can be said that the data can be obtained, it may be output as other code data that can be read by a code reader such as a barcode, or data that can be output by wired connection, wireless connection, infrared connection, or the like. Further, a password may be applied in the same manner as information input to the gaming machine.

  In the above-described embodiment, only the mobile terminal 1100 to which terminal identification information is assigned and transmission of the terminal identification information is permitted is allowed to be accessed by the management server 1200. However, at least the mobile terminal 1100 is allowed to access. If the player can be identified by information (Cookie) that can be identified, or if the player can be identified by the player ID assigned on the management server 1200 side, A configuration may be adopted in which access from a portable terminal that is not permitted to transmit terminal identification information is permitted.

  In the above embodiment, the player information registered in the player database and the game history information registered in the game history database are managed using the terminal identification information as a key item, but the player can be identified. The player ID may be managed as a key item.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the above embodiment, the contents such as coin acquisition specifications between games (see FIG. 12A), stock coin stock specifications (see FIG. 12B), stock coin acquisition lottery conditions, etc. However, these are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to these contents. For example, in the coin acquisition specification between games, when a high level mission is achieved, all stock coins may be acquired. By doing in this way, a player's willingness to play can be raised and an interest property can be improved.

  Further, when there is no stock coin, a higher condition may be imposed on the player in coin acquisition between games (see FIG. 12A) than when there is a stock coin. In this case, for example, the types of coins acquired by the player may be ranked up (for example, gold or silver for copper and gold for silver). In this way, even if all the stock coins are acquired by the previous player at the end of the game (also known to the surrounding players by the JACKPOT production), the next player has a willingness to play. The game in the slot machine 1 can be started without lowering.

[Embodiment 3]
Next, a slot machine to which the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention is applied, a management server to which the management device according to the third embodiment of the present invention is applied, and a gaming system according to the third embodiment of the present invention that includes these servers will be described. To do. Since the gaming system of the present embodiment has the same configuration as the gaming system 1001 of the first embodiment described above, the configuration different from the first embodiment will be mainly described here.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when a predetermined condition is established in a game using a function for storing a game history, the player is exchanged when receiving a predetermined privilege from the management server 1200. It was the structure which gives the coin (gold, silver, and copper) which is value. For this reason, the two-dimensional code output from the slot machine 1 includes acquired data as shown in FIGS. On the other hand, the slot machine of this embodiment does not have a configuration for giving coins. In the two-dimensional code output from the slot machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 48B and 48C, instead of the acquired data, the game ends after entering the password or after selecting “easy start”. The medal difference number up to the time is stored.

  On the other hand, when receiving an update request (simple start update request, normal update request) from the mobile terminal 1100, the management server of the present embodiment gives it to the player based on the received game history update data and medal difference number. Determine the coin type and number. In this case, the management server indicates that the game has been ended with an advantageous game result if the game server has ended with a game result unfavorable to the player, such as a negative medal difference. The ratio of giving more coins (including the increase in the number of coins and the upgrade of the coin type) is higher than in the case of.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the slot machine does not have to have a complicated function, and the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be expected. That is, even if the game is lost, the player can actively output a two-dimensional code and maintain the willingness to receive a privilege from the management server. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of the situation where the player leaves without outputting the two-dimensional code after the game is finished, and as a result, it can be expected to promote the utilization of the service provided by the gaming system.

  Note that the management server may give points under higher conditions when the medal difference number indicates that the game has ended with a game result unfavorable to the player.

  In addition, as a modification of the present embodiment, the slot machine is configured not to calculate the total number of medals acquired by the player and the total number of medals inserted by the player during the game period, instead of the medal difference number. You may make it output by including in a code. In this case, the medal difference number may be obtained on the management server side by subtracting the total number of medals inserted by the player from the total number of medals acquired by the player.

  Further, in the slot machine of this embodiment, when displaying the main menu screen for displaying the two-dimensional code, the same processing as S2204 to S2207 in FIG. The terminal 1100 may be detected and the main menu screen (or two-dimensional code) may be automatically displayed. Furthermore, the same process as the item grant process of FIG. 40 may be performed to give an item related to the set effect or an item set by the player.

[Embodiment 4]
In the fourth embodiment, a case where the slot machine 1 in the above-described first embodiment is replaced with a pachinko gaming machine 700 will be described.

  First, an overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 700 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 49 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 700. FIG.

  The pachinko gaming machine 700 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. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 700 includes a glass door frame 702 formed in a frame shape that can be opened and closed in the game frame. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable 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. And the board 706).

  A hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 703 is provided on the lower surface of the glass door frame 702. On the top surface of the hitting ball supply tray 703, a chance button 7111 is provided that is operated when a specific effect is executed in the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). The chance button 7111 corresponds to the effect switch 56 of the slot machine 1 described in the first embodiment.

  A selection button 112A operated when selecting various setting items as described in FIGS. 13, 15, 16, and 19 is provided on the front surface of the hitting ball supply tray 703 where the chance button 7111 is provided. , 7112B. The selection buttons 7112A and 7112B correspond to the stop switches 8L and 8R when the slot machine 1 described in the first embodiment displays the screen as shown in FIGS.

  Under the hitting ball supply tray 703, there are an extra ball receiving tray 704 for storing game balls as game media that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 703, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 705 for emitting hitting balls (game balls). Is provided. A game board 706 (see FIG. 5) is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 702. The game board 706 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 707 is formed on the front surface of the game board 706 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down. A large number of nails for guiding a game ball are implanted in the game area 707.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 707, an effect display device 709 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. In the effect display device 709, a change display (also referred to as a variable display, an update display, or a cyclic display) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. The variation display of the effect symbol is executed in various variations such as scroll display and on-site switching display. The effect display device 709 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each. In the effect display device 709, an effect symbol display area for displaying an effect symbol on the display screen is provided. For example, three (left, middle, right) of the effect symbol display area (plural) ) Has a symbol display area as a display area for variably displaying the effect symbols. Each of these three effect symbols is an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. The effect display device 709 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variation control of the first special symbol is executed by the first special symbol display unit 708a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 709 to execute the effect display along with the variation display, and the second special symbol display unit 708a executes the second special display. When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 708b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  On the left side of the upper portion of the effect display device 709 in the game board 706, there is a first special symbol display (first variation display means) 708a that variably displays the first special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. Is provided. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display 708a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of displaying the numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. In other words, the first special symbol display 708a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the right side of the top of the effect display device 709 in the game board 706, there is a second special symbol display (second variation display means) 708b that variably displays a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. Is provided. The second special symbol display 708b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the second special symbol display 708b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  In the present 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. In addition, the first special symbol display 708a and the second special symbol display 708b may be configured to variably display, for example, a number (or a two-digit symbol) of 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 708a and the second special symbol indicator 708b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator. The first special symbol is subjected to the variable display on the condition that the second special symbol display unit 708b does not execute the variable display of the second special symbol. For the second special symbol, the variable display is executed on the condition that the first special symbol display unit 708a does not execute the variable display of the first special symbol. That is, either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed without being variably displayed at the same time.

  For the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 713 or the second start winning opening) 714), the display start condition of the variable display (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) The game is started based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening (a game ball has entered). Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  In the following description, the fact that the game ball has won the first start prize opening 713 may be referred to as a first start prize, and the fact that the game ball has won the second start prize opening 714 will be referred to as a second start prize. There is a case. The data related to the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied is held and stored as reserved storage data that is a right to perform variable display of the special symbol until the start condition is satisfied. Specifically, the on-hold storage data is stored in a predetermined area of a RAM 755 of a game control microcomputer 7560 described later. On-hold storage data for the first start prize is stored in the first on-hold storage buffer as first on-hold storage data with a predetermined number (for example, 4) as an upper limit, and on-premise storage data for the second start prize is stored in a predetermined number (for example, 4). Is stored in the second reserved storage buffer as second reserved storage data.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 700, a ball striking device for driving a driving motor in response to a player operating a ball striking operation handle 705 and launching a game ball to the game area 707 using the rotational force of the driving motor (see FIG. Not shown). A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 707 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 707, and then descends the game area 707. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 713 and is detected by the first start port switch 713a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display unit 708a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 709 starts the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol). Is done. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 713. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 714 and is detected by the second start port switch 714a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 708b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 709 starts the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. In other words, the variation display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 714. 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.

  The effect display device 709 is used for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 708a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 708b. The effect design (decoration design) is displayed as a variation design. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 708a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 709 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 708b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 709 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start point and end point of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the period of variable display is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 708a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 708b, the effect display device 709 causes the jackpot symbol to be recalled. The combination of is stopped and displayed. The first special symbol display device 708a, the second special symbol display device 708b, and the effect display device 709 described above are variation display devices that perform variation display of identification information and derive and display a display result, and are used as a variation display unit. It is done.

  In the effect display device 709, when the variable display is started, for example, all of the left, middle, and right effect symbols start the variable display. Then, the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are variably displayed basically stop in a predetermined order (for example, a predetermined order such as the order of the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol, and the middle effect symbol). When a predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of variation display, all the left, middle and right effect symbols are stopped and the display result is confirmed. The order in which the left, middle, and right effect symbols stop may be other than the order of the left, right, and center symbols. Further, the left, middle, and right effect symbols may be stopped simultaneously.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 713 is provided below the effect display device 709. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 713 is guided to the back of the game board 706 and detected by the first start opening switch 713a.

  A variable winning ball device (electric tulip) having a second starting winning port 714 (second starting port) through which a game ball can win is located below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 713. ) 715 is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening 714 is guided to the back of the game board 706 and detected by the second start opening switch 714a. The variable winning ball device 715 is opened by a solenoid 716. When the variable winning ball device 715 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second start winning port 714 (it is easy to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In a state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second starting winning port 714 than the first starting winning port 713. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning port 714. Note that, in a state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the closed state, it may be configured such that although it is difficult to win, it is possible to win (that is, the game ball is difficult to win). As described above, the state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the closed state may be a state where the game ball is difficult to win or does not win the second start winning port 714.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning port 713 and the second start winning port 714 may be collectively referred to as a start winning port or a starting port.

  When the variable winning ball device 715 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading toward the variable winning ball device 715 is very likely to win the second start winning port 714. The first start winning opening 713 is provided directly below the effect display device 709, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 709 and the first start winning opening 713 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The winning percentage of the second starting prize opening 714 is such that the nails are densely arranged around the area 713 and the arrangement of the nails around the first starting prize opening 713 is difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting prize opening 713. You may make it make higher than the winning rate of the 1st start winning opening 713.

  Below the first special symbol display 708a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 713, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start winning memory) 4 is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 718a composed of two displays (for example, LEDs) is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 718a 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 708a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Below the second special symbol display 708b 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 714, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 718b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 718b increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 708b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 709 is provided with a first reserved memory display unit 718c that displays the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 718d that displays the second reserved memory number. (Each display area is provided). In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 49, a variable winning ball apparatus 715 that opens and closes only the second starting winning opening 714 is provided. However, the first starting winning opening 713 and the second starting winning opening 714 are provided. Any winning opening 714 may be provided with a variable winning ball apparatus that opens and closes.

  A reach state may occur during the effect symbol display on the effect display device 709. Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 709 constitute a part of the combination of jackpot symbols, the variation of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed continues. Or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols fluctuate synchronously while constituting all or part of a combination of jackpot symbols. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In the present embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 709 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set such that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than a normal reach (normal reach), and there is a high degree of reliability for the big hit. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach.

  As shown in FIG. 49, a special variable winning ball device 720 is provided below the variable winning ball device 715. The special variable winning ball apparatus 720 includes an opening / closing plate, and can be changed into an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be won and a closed state (second state) in which the game ball does not win. Device. Note that the special variable winning ball device 720 may be configured so that in the closed state, it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to win). Thus, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 720 is in the closed state may be a state in which the game ball is difficult to win or does not win the special variable winning ball device 720.

  The special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is a solenoid in a specific game state (a big hit game state) that occurs when a specific display result (a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 708a or the second special symbol display unit 708b. When the opening / closing plate is controlled to be in the open state by 721, the large winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. A game ball that has won a big winning opening is detected by a count switch 723.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball device 720 is opened is called a round. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided, and when it is determined to be a jackpot, one of the jackpot types is selected. In this embodiment, the control example in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is opened only once in one round is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special variable winning ball is multiple times such as twice in one round. You may make it perform the control which makes the apparatus 720 an open state.

  A normal symbol display 710 (not shown) is provided below the effect display device 709. The normal symbol display 710 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information called “normal symbols” (for example, “◯” and “x”).

  When the game ball passes through the gate 732 and is detected by the gate switch 732a, the display variation display of the normal symbol display 710 is started. In this embodiment, left and right lamps (designs can be visually recognized when lit) are alternately lit to perform variable display. For example, if the left lamp is lit at the end of variable display, it is a win. And when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 710 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol ◯), the variable winning ball apparatus 715 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 715 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 714). To change.

  In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 710, a normal symbol hold storage display 741 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 732 is provided. Every time there is a game ball passing through the gate 732, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 732a, the normal symbol hold storage display 741 increases the number of indicators to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable symbol display on the normal symbol indicator 710 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. There are four upper limit values for the number of ordinary symbols stored, and the normal symbol storage memory display 741 lights the display with these four as upper limits.

  Decorative LEDs 725 flashing and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 707 of the game board 706, and an outlet 726 into which a hit ball that has not been won is taken in at the bottom. In addition, two speakers 727R and 727L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 707. A top frame LED 728a, a left frame LED 728b, and a right frame LED 728c 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 707. For example, the top frame LED 728a, the left frame LED 728b, and the right frame LED 728c are related displays in the pseudo-continuous rendering as the repetitive variation pattern (each re-variation period (including the initial variation period) in one variation period). When an effect such that the effect is executed) is executed, blinking control is performed.

  The repeated variation pattern is a variation pattern in which a specific effect display is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times after a special symbol and an effect symbol change display is started and a display result is derived and displayed, and then a reach effect is executed. . Here, the specific effect display is, for example, an effect display such as an effect display that changes again, and if it is an effect display that can be repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times, for example, an effect display other than the re-variable display such as a notice display is possible. There may be. In the present embodiment, as an example of a repeated variation pattern, an example will be described in which a pseudo variation pattern that can be repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times with re-variation as a specific effect display is used.

  Here, the pseudo-ream is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is a single fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for pseudo-continuous variation.

  In addition, the pseudo-ream is within the variation time determined with respect to one start winning prize in order to make it appear as if multiple symbols of variable display (variable display) have been executed for one starting winning prize. In this case, a special variation pattern (also referred to as a variation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation are executed a predetermined number of times for all symbol sequences (left, middle, right) For example, as the number of re-variation repeated executions (also referred to as quasi-continuous re-variation times) increases, the reliability that is a big hit (the big hit is for all selection ratios including the big hit and the loss of big hit) The degree of the ratio that is sometimes selected, the ratio of the jackpot, that is, the reliability of the jackpot) increases. More specifically, the ratio selected when it is determined that the jackpot is high. In the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, a combination of symbols temporarily stopped in the effect display device 709 is called a temporary stop symbol combination. The combination of temporary stop symbols is determined as one of the pseudo consecutive chances among a plurality of types of chances (hereinafter referred to as pseudo continuous chances) composed of combinations of symbols other than the jackpot symbol combination. Further, when the pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed, some reach effect may be executed as a final reach state.

  Also, a prize ball LED 751 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 728b, and a ball cut LED 752 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 728c. . The top frame LED 728a, the left frame LED 728b, the right frame LED 728c, and the decoration LED 725 are an example of an effect light emitter provided in the pachinko gaming machine 700. In addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 700 (not shown).

  FIG. 50 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 731. As shown in FIG. 50 also shows a payout control board 737, an effect control board 780, and the like. A game control microcomputer 7560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to a program is mounted on the main board 731.

  The game control microcomputer 7560 includes a ROM 754 for storing a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 755 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 756 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O 757. In this embodiment, the ROM 754 and the RAM 755 are built in the game control microcomputer 7560. That is, the game control microcomputer 7560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the RAM 755 in addition to the CPU 756, and the ROM 754 may be externally attached or incorporated. Further, the I / O 757 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 7560 further includes a random number circuit 7503 for generating hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  In the game control microcomputer 7560, the CPU 756 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 754. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 7560 (or the CPU 756) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 756 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 731.

  The random number circuit 7503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to win a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. Random number circuit 7503 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 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 7503 includes a numerical data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit selection setting function), a numerical data update rule selection setting function, and a numerical data update rule. It has various functions such as a selection switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 7560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 7503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 7560 (an ID number assigned to each product of the game control microcomputer 7560) stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 754. The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 7503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 7503 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 7560 reads numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 7503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 713a or the second start port switch 714a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and effect symbol Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a jackpot display result. Then, when it is determined to be 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 755 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source 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 755 is stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state by the game control microcomputer 7560 (special symbol process flag, value of each reserved memory number counter, etc.) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. Saved in. The data according to the control state by the game control microcomputer 7560 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 failure or the like is restored after the power failure or the like occurs. is there. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 755 is backed up.

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 7560. A reset circuit that generates a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 7560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. Note that when the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 7560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 7560 and the like become inactive. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 7560 or the like is output during a period in which the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer in which the reset signal is at a low level. The operation stop signal for stopping the operation such as 7560 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).

  Furthermore, 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 7560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V, DC5V, etc.) 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). Further, a clear signal (not shown) indicating that a clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 7560.

  Further, an input driver circuit for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 732a, the first start port switch 713a, the second start port switch 714a, the count switch 723, the general winning port switch 711, and the recovery path sensor 712 to the game control microcomputer 7560. 758 is also mounted on the main board 731. When the main board 731 receives the detection signals from the various switches, the main board 731 sends out a prize ball signal for executing a prize ball payout according to the various switches to the payout control board 737. When the payout control board 737 receives the prize ball signal, it drives the ball payout device 797 to pay out the prize ball according to the prize ball signal.

  The general winning opening switch 711 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 706 and detects, for example, a game ball that has entered a general winning opening (not shown) that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. Switch. Based on the detection of the game ball by the general winning opening switch 711, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  The collection passage sensor 712 is a transmissive optical sensor that is installed at a predetermined position in a common passage through which all game balls collected by the pachinko gaming machine 700 pass and detects the passage of the game balls.

  An output circuit 759 for driving a solenoid 716 for opening / closing the variable winning ball device 715 and a solenoid 721 for opening / closing the special variable winning ball device 720 forming a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 7560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 731. 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 731.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control means (configured by an effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 780 directs the contents of the effect from the game control microcomputer 7560 via the relay board 777. The control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 709 that displays the effect symbols in a variable manner is performed.

  In the present embodiment, an operation signal from the chance button 7111 is input to the effect control board 780, and the effect is described in accordance with the operation signal from the chance button 7111, with reference to FIGS. 13, 15, 16, and 19. Execute the decision operation on the selected screen.

  In the present embodiment, the production control board 780 receives operation signals from the selection buttons 7112A and 7112B, and FIGS. 13, 15, 16, and 19 according to the operation signals from the selection buttons 7112A and 7112B. The selection operation on the screen or the like described in the above is executed.

  The effect control board 780 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer (not shown) including an effect control CPU and a RAM (both not shown). The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 780, the effect control CPU operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown) and receives a signal from the main board 731 input via the relay board 777. In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via an input driver and an input port (both not shown). In addition, the effect control CPU causes a VDP (video display processor) (not shown) to perform display control of the effect display device 709 based on the effect control command.

  In the present embodiment, a VDP that performs display control of the effect display device 709 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer is mounted on the effect control board 780. The VDP has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer, and maps the VRAM therein. The VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the VDP. The VDP then outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 709.

  The effect control CPU reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 709, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP. The VDP executes display control based on data input from the effect control CPU.

  The effect control CPU executes the effect and the selection item selection on the screens of FIGS. 13, 15, 16, and 19 in accordance with the operation signal input from the chance button 7111. The effect control CPU executes selection of selection items on the screens of FIGS. 13, 15, 16, and 19 in accordance with the operation signals input from the selection buttons 7112A and 7112B.

  The effect control board 780 is connected to a power supply circuit (not shown), and the effect control CPU of the effect control board 780 has a power supply monitoring function for monitoring that power is supplied from the power supply circuit.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to an input driver (not shown) on the effect control board 780. The input driver allows the signal input from the relay board 777 to pass only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 780 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 780 to the relay board 777). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a means.

  Further, the effect control CPU outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 735 via an output port (not shown). Further, the effect control CPU outputs sound number data to the audio output board 770 via the output port.

  In the lamp driver board 735, a signal for driving the LED is input to an LED driver (not shown) via an input driver (not shown). The LED driver supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 728a, the left frame LED 728b, and the right frame LED 728c. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 725 provided on the game board 706 side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 735.

  In the voice output board 770, the sound number data is input to a voice synthesis IC (not shown) via an input driver (not shown). The voice synthesizing IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to an amplifier circuit (not shown). The amplifier circuit outputs to the speakers 727R and 727L an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by a volume (not shown). Further, control data corresponding to the sound number data is stored in a sound data ROM (not shown). 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, the changing period of the effect design).

  The total number of games and the number of BBs (the number of RBs) in the gaming history of the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment described above can be replaced with the total number of rotations and the number of big hits of the variable display of the effect display device 709 of the pachinko gaming machine 700. . In addition, the medal difference number calculated by the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment can be replaced with a game ball difference number obtained by subtracting the total number of game balls that have been thrown out from the total number of game balls that have been paid out. For example, the total number of game balls paid out can be calculated based on the detection results of the first start port switch 713a, the second start port switch 714a, the count switch 723, and the general winning port switch 711. Further, the total number of game balls that have been struck can be calculated based on the detection result of the collection passage sensor 712.

  Further, when displaying the main menu screen for displaying the two-dimensional code in the pachinko gaming machine 700, the same processing as S2204 to S2207 in FIG. 24 is performed as in the first embodiment, and the portable terminal 1100 is displayed. May be detected and the main menu screen (or two-dimensional code) may be automatically displayed. Furthermore, the same process as the item grant process of FIG. 40 may be performed to give an item related to the set effect or an item set by the player.

  As described above, the contents of the first embodiment can be applied to the pachinko gaming machine 700. Similarly, the contents of Embodiment 2 can be applied to the pachinko gaming machine 700.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[Modification]
Note that a gaming system, a gaming machine, and a management device can be configured by variously combining the configurations described in the first embodiment. FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a combination pattern of configurations in the gaming system.

  As shown in FIG. 51, in the gaming system shown in the first embodiment, (1) the gaming machine outputs a two-dimensional code, (2) the gaming machine is a coin (either gold, silver or copper). (5) The server determines an item, and (6) The server grants an item.

  And the combination pattern of the component of (1)-(6) shown in FIG. 51 can consider the modification 1 and the modification 2 shown in FIG. 51 other than what was shown in 1st Embodiment. For example, the gaming system shown in Modification 1 includes four components (1), (2), (4), and (6) among the components (1) to (6). The gaming system shown in the modification 2 includes four components (1), (3), (5), and (6) among the components (1) to (6).

  Each component of the gaming system shown in the first embodiment is a configuration that at least a configuration that outputs a two-dimensional code should be provided on the slot machine 1 side, and a configuration that provides an item is a management server 1200 side May be provided on either the slot machine 1 side or the management server 1200 side, except for the configuration to be provided in

  In addition, said each embodiment has the effect which is demonstrated below including the invention shown to the following (1)-(8).

(1) The gaming system according to the first aspect is
A predetermined game using a game value (for example, a medal or a game ball) by a player is enabled, and a player's game result (for example, total number of games, number of BB, RB, level, experience value, production setting) Gaming machines (for example, slot machines 1 and pachinko gaming machines) that can output information including game result information related to the gaming missions) in a predetermined manner (for example, a two-dimensional code), and gaming information about the gaming machines ( For example, a gaming machine system (for example, gaming system 1001) including a management device (for example, management server 1200) that manages the information shown in FIG. 21 (a) for each registered player,
The management device
Game information updating means for updating the game information based on the game result information;
Privilege granting means for granting a predetermined privilege (for example, data indicating content data or a voucher) to a corresponding player based on the game information;
Key data issuing means for issuing key data (for example, a password) generated based on game information corresponding to the player in response to the player's request,
The gaming machine is
Key data accepting means for accepting input of the key data from a player;
Game result output means for outputting information including the game result information in a predetermined manner in response to a predetermined end operation by the player,
The gaming system includes:
A game value difference amount (for example, a value obtained by subtracting the total amount of game values used by the player from the total amount of game values acquired by the player during the period from the reception of the key data to the end operation) , And a difference specifying means for specifying a medal difference number and a game ball difference number), and further determining whether the game value difference amount is an advantageous result or an unfavorable result for the player, thereby indicating an unfavorable result. If it is determined that the condition for giving the privilege is set to be more advantageous to the player than when it is determined that it shows an advantageous result,
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, when a game is terminated with a game result unfavorable for the player, conditions for granting a privilege are set so as to be more advantageous for the player. For this reason, even if the player loses the game, the player can actively output the game result information and maintain the willingness to receive the privilege from the management device. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of a situation where the player leaves without outputting the game result information after the game is finished, and as a result, it is expected to promote the utilization of services provided by the game system.

  The determination of whether the game result is advantageous or unfavorable for the player is based on the game value difference amount, but the determination criterion is an arbitrary design item. For example, ± 0 may be used as a reference, or a predetermined amount on the minus side or a predetermined amount on the plus side may be used as a reference. Further, the conditions for granting a privilege are not limited to two cases where the game result is advantageous to the player and disadvantageous, but may be changed in multiple stages depending on the degree of advantage and the degree of disadvantage. It may be. For example, when the game value is a medal and the game value difference amount is a difference number of medals, the condition is set to be most advantageous when it is −1001 or less, and thereafter −1000 to −500. Each time the number of medals is increased, such as -500 to 0, 0 to 500, 500 to 1000, 1001 or more, the condition for granting the privilege may be set to be disadvantageous. .

  Further, the difference specifying means may be any configuration provided in at least one of the gaming machine or the management device. In addition, it is determined whether the difference value for gaming is an advantageous result or an unfavorable result for the player, and when it is determined that the advantageous value result is unfavorable, it is more than when it is determined that the advantageous value difference is indicated. Also, it may be either a gaming machine or a management device that sets the conditions for granting a privilege so as to be advantageous to the player side.

(2) In the gaming system of (1) above,
The difference specifying means is included in the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
Special value data storage means (for example, stock allocated to the RAM 91b) for storing special value data (for example, stock coin data) indicating the exchange value (for example, coins) when receiving the privilege from the management device. Coin storage area),
In accordance with the end operation, the exchange value that can be obtained by the player is determined based on the exchange value indicated by the value data for privilege stored in the value data storage unit for privilege, and at that time, the difference value for game value Determines whether the player is a favorable or unfavorable result for a player, and gains more exchange value if it is determined to show an adverse result than if it is determined to show an advantageous result An acquisition decision means for deciding to increase a possible ratio,
The game result output means may output information including the game result information including benefit value data (for example, acquisition data) indicating the exchange value determined by the acquisition determination means in a predetermined manner. .

  According to such a configuration, on the gaming machine side, when a game is terminated with a game result unfavorable to the player, a condition for granting a privilege by increasing the ratio at which a lot of exchange value can be obtained. Is set to be more advantageous for the player side. Thereby, the management apparatus side can determine easily the provision of the privilege to a player based on the exchange value which the said player acquired included in the game information corresponding to the said player.

(3) In the gaming system of (2) above,
The gaming machine is
You may make it further provide the suggestion effect means which performs the suggestion effect which suggests whether the said exchange value can be acquired.

  According to such a configuration, the player's gambling feeling is enshrined, and the interest can be improved. As an example of the suggestive effect in this case, as shown in FIG. 20, in the JACKPOT (jackpot), it is exchanged depending on whether or not the same number (for example, 7) is arranged in a plurality of digits (for example, 3 digits). The production suggests whether or not value can be acquired. At that time, the expected degree of acquisition may be indicated by, for example, display of a background or character, output of sound or sound effect, and the like.

(4) In the gaming system of (2) or (3) above,
In the gaming machine,
The acquisition determining means determines the exchange value that the player can acquire by a predetermined lottery process, and in the lottery, when it is determined that the game value difference amount shows a disadvantageous result for the player May be such that the winning probability is higher than when it is determined to show an advantageous result.

  According to such a configuration, gambling with respect to the player's acquisition of exchange value is emphasized, and interest can be improved.

(5) In the gaming system of (1) above,
The difference specifying means is included in the gaming machine,
In the gaming machine,
The game result output means outputs information including the game result information including the game value difference amount specified by the difference specifying means in a predetermined manner,
In the management device,
The game information managed for each registered player includes privilege value data indicating the exchange value when receiving the grant of the privilege acquired by the player,
The management device
Based on the game result information, the exchange value that can be obtained by the player is determined, the privilege value data included in the game information corresponding to the player is updated based on the determined exchange value, and the determination At this time, it is determined whether the difference value for gaming included in the game result information is an advantageous result or an unfavorable result for the player, and if it is determined to indicate an unfavorable result, an advantageous result is indicated. Acquisition determination means for determining to increase the rate at which more exchange value can be acquired than when it is determined to be a thing may be further provided.

  According to such a configuration, the gaming machine side does not need to perform processing related to privilege value data, and thus does not have a complicated function.

(6) In the gaming system of (5) above,
In the management device,
The acquisition determining means determines the exchange value that the player can acquire by a predetermined lottery process, and in the lottery, when it is determined that the game value difference amount shows a disadvantageous result for the player May be such that the winning probability is higher than when it is determined to show an advantageous result.

  According to such a configuration, gambling with respect to the player's acquisition of exchange value is emphasized, and interest can be improved.

(7) The gaming machine according to the second aspect is
A gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1 or a pachinko gaming machine) that enables a predetermined game using a game value (for example, a medal or a game ball) by a player,
Key data that accepts input of key data (for example, a password) issued from a management device (for example, management server 1200) that gives a player a predetermined privilege (for example, data indicating content data or exchange tickets) from the player Receiving means;
Information related to the player's game results (for example, the total number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, the level, the experience value, the effect setting, and the achievement mission). The game value difference amount (for example, medal difference number or game ball difference number), which is a value obtained by subtracting the total amount of game value used by the player from the total amount of game value acquired, is identified and specified. It is determined whether the difference value for gaming is an advantageous result or an unfavorable result for the player, and when it is determined that the advantageous value difference is shown, it is more than the case where it is determined that the advantageous value difference is shown. Information including game result information for setting a condition for giving the privilege from the management device to be advantageous to the player side in a predetermined mode (for example, a two-dimensional code) according to the end operation. It comprises a game result output means for force, the,
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it can be expected that the same effects as the gaming system of (1) above can be achieved.

(8) A management device according to the third aspect of the present invention provides:
For predetermined gaming machines (for example, slot machines 1 and pachinko gaming machines) that enable a predetermined game using a gaming value (for example, a medal or a game ball) by a player, game information related to the game is registered. A management device (for example, management server 1200) that manages each player,
Game information update means for updating the game information based on game result information output from the gaming machine and related to a player's game result;
Privilege granting means for granting a predetermined privilege (for example, data indicating content data or a voucher) to a corresponding player based on the game information;
Key data issuing means for issuing key data (for example, a password) generated based on game information corresponding to the player in response to the player's request,
The game result information includes a game value difference amount (for example, a medal difference number or a game ball difference, which is a value obtained by subtracting the total amount of game values used by the player from the total amount of game values acquired by the player). Number) is included, and it is determined if the game value difference amount is an advantageous result or an unfavorable result for the player. A condition for granting the privilege is set to be advantageous to the player side than when it is determined that the player shows a good result.
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it can be expected that the same effects as the gaming system of (1) above can be achieved.

  In addition, it is also possible to apply the invention demonstrated in each said embodiment to the game machine and game system comprised as follows.

(1) The gaming machine
A gaming machine (slot machine 1 / pachinko gaming machine 1001) capable of performing a predetermined game,
Player information input means for inputting player information (password) related to the player (operation unit / effect switch 56 such as a push button or stick controller of a pachinko gaming machine, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R),
A game corresponding to the player information (password) input by the player information input means (the operation switch 56, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R / operation unit such as a push button or a stick controller of a pachinko gaming machine). Player value setting means (sub-control unit 91 / pachinko machine effect control CPU) for setting player value (points);
Benefit granting means (sub control unit 91 / pachinko gaming machine directing control CPU) for granting a privilege (coin) based on a game history (every 200 games / 100 revolutions) that is a result of a player playing a game ) And
The privilege granting means (sub control unit 91 / pachinko gaming machine effect control CPU) is the player value set by the player value setting means (sub control unit 91 / pachinko machine effect control CPU). When the (point) is consumed, the privilege (coin) is given under a preferential condition as compared with the case where the player value (point) is not consumed.
According to this feature, when the player value set according to the player information input by the player information input means is consumed, the condition is more favorable than the case where the player value is not consumed. It is possible to receive benefits. That is, since the preferential degree at the time of granting a privilege changes depending on the presence or absence of the player value, it is possible to effectively enhance the interest at the time of receiving the grant of the privilege.
The player information related to the player may be information that can identify the player, information such as a game history that the player has played in the past, and personal information to the player. It may be information that can identify the value assigned to the information.
In addition, when the privilege granting means consumes the player value, giving the privilege under a preferential condition than when not consuming the player value did not consume the player value. It is possible to give a privilege with a higher probability than the case, give a privilege with a higher value than when the player value is not consumed, a thing with a high probability of being given a high-value privilege, or These may be used in combination.

(2) The gaming machine of (1)
The player value set by the player value setting means (sub control unit 91 / pachinko gaming machine effect control CPU) when a predetermined increase condition (every 300 games / 100 rotations) is satisfied ( It is characterized by comprising player value increasing means (sub control unit 91 / pachinko machine effect control CPU) for increasing points.
According to this feature, even if the player value is consumed, the player value is increased by satisfying a predetermined increase condition thereafter, and it is possible to receive a privilege under the preferential condition again. Become.

(3) The gaming machine described in (1) is characterized in that the predetermined increase condition is that the game history satisfies a specific condition (every 300 games / 100 rotations).
According to this feature, since the player value is increased by playing a game, the operation of the gaming machine can be improved.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3)
The player value setting means (sub control unit 91 / effect control CPU 1101) includes selection means (effect switch 56) for the player to select whether or not to consume the player value (points) set. The privilege granting means (sub control unit 91 / pachinko gaming machine effect control CPU) is selected by the selection means (production switch 56 / pachinko gaming machine push button or other operation part) to determine the player value (point). When it is selected that consumption of money is selected, the privilege (coin) is given under the preferential conditions.
According to this feature, the player can arbitrarily select whether or not to consume the player value in order to apply the preferential condition when the player receives the privilege.

(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4)
Remaining player value specifying information output means (sub-control unit 91 / pachinko game) that outputs remaining player value specifying information (two-dimensional code for specifying points) capable of specifying the remaining player value (points) at the end of the game Machine control CPU).
According to this feature, it is possible to consume one player value across a plurality of gaming machines and apply preferential conditions when receiving a privilege.

(6) The gaming system
A gaming machine (slot machine 1 / pachinko gaming machine) capable of performing a predetermined game, and player information input means for inputting player information (password) related to the player (effect switch 56, stop Switches 8L, 8C, 8R / pachinko game machine push buttons, stick controllers and other operation units) and player information input means (production switch 56, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R / pachinko game machine push buttons, Player value setting means (sub-control unit 91 / pachinko gaming machine effect control CPU) for setting player value (points) according to the player information (password) input by an operation unit such as a stick controller) ) And the game history (every 200 games / 100 rotations) that is the result of the player playing the game. Privilege right granting means (sub control unit 91 / CPU for effect control of pachinko gaming machine) for granting privilege right (right to receive coin grant) for receiving grant of coin (coin), and the privilege right granting means ( Benefit right specifying information (a right to receive a coin grant) that can specify the privilege right (the right to receive a coin grant) granted by the sub-control unit 91 / pachinko machine effect control CPU) Privilege right specifying information output means (sub-control unit 91 / pachinko gaming machine effect control CPU) for outputting the code), and the privilege right specifying information output The privilege right specifying information (two-dimensional specifying the right to receive coins) output by means (sub control unit 91 / CPU for effect control of pachinko gaming machine) A privilege granting means to grant a privilege (coins) on the basis of the privilege rights specified from over de) (right to the grant of coins),
Including
The privilege right granting means (sub control unit 91 / pachinko gaming machine effect control CPU) is set by the player value setting means (sub control unit 91 / pachinko gaming machine effect control CPU). By consuming the value (points), the privilege right (the right to receive coins) is granted under a preferential condition as compared with the case where the player value (point) is not consumed.
According to this feature, when the player value set in accordance with the player information input by the player information input means is consumed, it is more preferential than when the player value (points) is not consumed. It is possible to receive a privilege right for receiving a privilege under the conditions. That is, since the preferential degree at the time of granting the privilege right varies depending on the presence or absence of the player value, it is possible to effectively enhance the interest when receiving the privilege right.
The player information related to the player may be information that can identify the player, information such as a game history that the player has played in the past, and personal information to the player. It may be information that can identify the value assigned to the information.
In addition, when the privilege right granting unit consumes the player value, the privilege right is granted under a preferential condition than when the player value is not consumed. A privilege right may be granted with a higher probability than if it was not, or a privilege right (such as a privilege right to obtain a high value privilege) that is more valuable than if the player value was not consumed is granted. A thing with a high probability that a privilege right with a high value is given, or a thing preferentially combining these may be used.
Further, the privilege right specifying information output means may be configured to output the privilege right specifying information by displaying character data, or display data encoded such as a barcode or a two-dimensional code. Accordingly, the privilege right specifying information may be output, or the privilege right specifying information may be output by outputting the privilege right specifying information so as to be readable from the outside through a wired connection, a wireless connection, an infrared connection, or the like.

(7) The gaming system described in (6)
The gaming machine (slot machine 1 / pachinko gaming machine) has the player value setting means (sub control unit 91 / pachinko gaming machine) when a predetermined increase condition (every 300 games / 100 revolutions) is satisfied. It is characterized by comprising player value increasing means (sub control unit 91 / pachinko gaming machine effect control CPU) for increasing the player value (points) set by the effect control CPU).
According to this feature, even if the player value is consumed, the player value is increased by satisfying a predetermined increase condition thereafter, and it is possible to receive a privilege right again under preferential conditions. It becomes.

(8) The gaming system described in (6)
The predetermined increase condition is characterized in that the game history satisfies a specific condition (100 rotation digestion / 300 game digestion).
According to this feature, the player value (points) is increased by playing the game, so that the operation of the gaming machine can be improved.

(9) The gaming system according to any of (6) to (8)
Does the gaming machine (slot machine 1 / pachinko gaming machine) consume the player value (points) set by the player value setting means (sub control unit 91 / pachinko gaming machine effect control CPU)? A selection means (effect switch 56) for the player to select whether or not,
The privilege right granting means (sub control unit 91 / pachinko machine effect control CPU) is selected by the selection means (effect switch 56 / push button 1120) to consume the player value (points). The privilege right (the right to receive coins) is granted under the preferential conditions.
According to this feature, the player can arbitrarily select whether or not to consume the player value in order to apply the preferential condition when the player receives the privilege.

(10) The gaming system according to any one of (6) to (9),
The gaming machine (slot machine 1 / pachinko gaming machine) outputs remaining player value specifying information (two-dimensional code for specifying points) that can specify the remaining player value (points) at the end of the game. Person value specifying information output means (sub-control unit 91 / pachinko gaming machine effect control CPU),
The gaming device (management server 1200) issues the player information (password) based on the player value (point) specified from the remaining player value specifying information (two-dimensional code specifying the point). It is characterized by providing player information issuing means.
According to this feature, it is possible to consume one player value across a plurality of gaming machines and apply preferential conditions when receiving a privilege right.

(11) The gaming system according to any of (6) to (10),
The privilege right specifying information output means (sub control unit 91 / CPU for effect control of the pachinko machine) is a two-dimensional code (coin that can specify the privilege right (right to receive coins) as the privilege right specifying information. 2D code that specifies the right to receive
The privilege granting means is based on the privilege right (right to receive coin grant) specified by reading the two-dimensional code (two-dimensional code specifying the right to receive coin grant). It is characterized by giving.
According to this feature, a player can receive a privilege simply by reading a two-dimensional code as privilege right specifying information.

  Specifically, the gaming machines (1) to (5) and the gaming systems (6) to (11) can be implemented as follows.

  The sub-control unit 91 selects a coin of gold, silver, or bronze when giving a coin when winning a bonus or winning a cherry, but the number of points in the point storage area remains. In this case, guidance indicating that the selection rate of coins is favored by using points and options of 0 to 3 as consumption points are displayed. At this time, the production switch 56 and the stop switch 8L are displayed. , 8C, 8R to select one of 1 to 3 points, the number of selected points is subtracted from the number of points in the point storage area, and the coin selection rate is preferentially selected according to the number of selected points It has come to be.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 52 (a), when 0 points are selected (when points are not used), gold is won with a probability of 10%, silver with 15% and copper with a probability of 75%. If 1 point is selected, gold is 20%, silver is 20%, and copper is 60%, and if 2 points are selected, gold is 25% and silver is 30%. When copper is won at a rate of 45% and 3 points are selected, gold is won with a probability of 30%, silver is 40%, and copper is 30%.

  In this way, when coins are awarded, the coin selection rate is given preferential treatment according to the number of points consumed, and the more points that are consumed, the better the color of the coin (copper → gold or (Silver, silver → gold) is given higher probability.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 performs a stock coin acquisition lottery at the end of the game and determines whether or not the stock coin can be acquired, but when the number of points in the point storage area remains, Information indicating that the winning probability of the stock coin acquisition lottery is favored by using the points and options of 0 to 3 as consumption points are displayed. At this time, the production switch 56 and the stop switch 8L are displayed. , 8C, 8R to select one of 1 to 3 points, the number of selected points is subtracted from the number of points in the point storage area, and the stock coin winning lottery is won according to the selected number of points. Probability is preferential.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 52 (b), when 0 points are selected (when no points are used), when the difference number is negative, the difference is 0.75%, and when the difference number is positive. If you select 1 point, you will win 3% if the difference is negative and 2% if the difference is positive, then select 2 points. If the difference is negative, the winner is 7.5%. If the difference is positive, the winner is 5%. If 3 points are selected, the difference is negative. Win 15% and 10% if the difference is positive.

  Thus, when the stock coin acquisition lottery is performed, the winning probability is preferentially set according to the number of points consumed, and the winning probability increases as the number of points consumed increases.

  In this embodiment, it is determined that information useful for a player consumes more points, and even if the number of remaining points is the same, useful information can be obtained according to the value of the information. The number of times will be different.

  The sub-control unit 91 adds the number of points stored in the point storage area by the number corresponding to the established condition when the predetermined recovery condition is established. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 53, after entering the password, every time 300 games are consumed, the number of points in the point storage area is incremented by 1, and a rare effect (in this example, an effect with an appearance rate of 1/2000 or less ) Is executed, the number of points in the point storage area is incremented by two. Also, points may be added not only at the gaming machine side but also at the management server 1200. In this embodiment, the number of points managed by the management server 1200 is incremented by 3 every time the date is changed. Will be.

(1) As described above, in each of the above embodiments, the information output means (for example, the part that performs the process of S2207 in FIG. 24) capable of outputting the specific information coded to include the predetermined information; , And detecting means (for example, a part performing the processing of S2204 in FIG. 24) for detecting whether or not the object (for example, the portable terminal 1100) is in a specific area (for example, in front of the liquid crystal display 51). The information output means outputs the specific information on the condition that the detection object is detected by the detection means when an information output condition permitting the output of the specific information (for example, password input) is satisfied ( For example, when it is determined “YES” in the determination process of S2204 of FIG. 24, the process of S2207 is performed and the process of S2707 of FIG. 29 can be performed).
Therefore, the troublesomeness felt by the player when outputting the specific information can be eliminated.
In each of the above embodiments, the main menu screen is displayed when the mobile terminal 1100 is detected. For example, the above-described game machine that directly outputs a two-dimensional code when a detection target is detected is described above. The invention according to the claims can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the embodiment.
In each of the above embodiments, the main menu screen is taken as an example of the specific information. However, for example, a game machine that displays specific information different from the above embodiment, such as a two-dimensional code or a bar code, in the above embodiment. The invention according to the claims can be realized by applying the structure shown.
Moreover, in each said embodiment, although the portable terminal 1100 was mentioned as an example as a detection target object, for example, a detection target different from said embodiment, such as a part of player's bodies, such as a player's hand, is detected. The invention according to the claims can be realized by applying the configuration described in the above embodiment to a gaming machine.
In each of the above embodiments, the password input is given as an example of the information output condition. For example, it is from the end of the game until the betting number is set, the bonus is being set, the jackpot is being set, etc. The invention according to the claims can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a gaming machine in which information output conditions different from those in the above embodiment are set.
Further, in each of the above embodiments, the specific area is set in front of the liquid crystal display 51 and at a position where the light receiving element 57b can receive the reflected light from the portable terminal 1100, and further at a position where the two-dimensional code can be acquired by the portable terminal 1100. Although an example has been given, for example, the configuration shown in the above embodiment is applied to a gaming machine in which a specific area different from the above embodiment is set, such as setting a specific area diagonally below or above the liquid crystal display 51 Thus, the invention according to claim 1 can be realized.
In each of the above embodiments, the example in which the portable terminal 1100 is detected by the photoelectric sensor 57 has been described. However, for example, the gaming machine using a sensor different from the above embodiment such as an infrared sensor or a magnetic sensor in the above embodiment. The invention according to the claims can be realized by applying the structure shown.

(2) Also, in each of the above embodiments, the information output means outputs the specific information to a predetermined area (for example, the display area of the liquid crystal display 51), and the specific information is stored in the specific area by the information output means. A position close to the output region (for example, a position in front of the liquid crystal display 51 and a position where the light receiving element 57b can receive reflected light from the portable terminal 1100, and a position where a two-dimensional code can be acquired by the portable terminal 1100) ).
Therefore, since the specific information is output simply by performing the operation for acquiring the specific information at a position close to the predetermined area, it is possible to eliminate the annoyance felt by the player when outputting the specific information. .

(3) Also, in each of the above embodiments, the detection means detects a player's action when the information output condition is not satisfied, and executes a special effect execution means (for example, a special effect according to the detection result). 31, when it is determined “NO” in the process of S4103 of FIG. 31, the process of S4104 of FIG.
According to such a configuration, the detection for executing the special effect and the detection for outputting the specific information can be combined, so that the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be reduced. Moreover, the interest of the production can be enhanced by executing the special production. Furthermore, the troublesomeness felt by the player when outputting the specific information can be eliminated.
In each of the above embodiments, the photoelectric sensor 57 is disposed in the vicinity of the liquid crystal display 51. However, for example, the photoelectric sensor 57 is disposed in the vicinity of the transparent window 3 of the front door 1b. May be detected to detect the player's action.

(4) Moreover, in each said embodiment, you may make it provide the alerting | reporting means (For example, the part which performs the process of S2206 of FIG. 24) which alert | reports that the detection means detected the target object.
According to such a configuration, since the player can confirm that the specific information has been output, the specific information can be acquired with certainty.
In each of the above embodiments, an example is given in which the notification is performed using the liquid crystal display 51. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the speakers 53 and 54 are disposed on the back side (inside) of the reel. A back lamp (reel LED 55 in the above embodiment), a transmissive liquid crystal display (a liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen) disposed on the front side of the reel, a lamp or LED attached to the front door 1b, Applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine that performs notification by means different from the above embodiment, such as stop switch vibration, air blow from the stop switch, change in temperature of the stop switch, etc. It is possible to realize the invention according to the item. The notification may be performed using a part of a device having other functions (for example, when notification is performed using the reel LED 55, the reel LED 55 has a function of illuminating the reel from the back side). An apparatus that performs only notification may be provided.

(5) In each of the above embodiments, the detection means specifies the type of the object (for example, the part that performs the process of S2205 in FIG. 24), and the information output means uses the specific type of the detection object. In this case, the specific information is output (for example, when it is determined “YES” in the determination process of S2205 in FIG. 24, the process of S2207 is performed and the process of S2707 in FIG. 29 can be performed).
According to such a configuration, it can be surely recognized whether or not specific information should be output.
In each of the above embodiments, the type of the object is specified by the amount of received light reflected by the light receiving element 57b of the photoelectric sensor 57. For example, the illuminance of the reflected light received by the illuminance sensor or the image captured by the camera is used. The invention according to the claims can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a gaming machine that detects the object by a method different from the above embodiment, such as specifying the type of the object by analysis. Is possible.

(6) Moreover, in each said embodiment, the right provision means (for example, coin) which provides either the privilege (for example, item A or item B) of multiple types according to a game history (for example, item A or item B). For example, a part for performing the processes of S2604 to S2607 in FIG. 28 and performing the process of S2611) and privilege determining means for determining a privilege to be granted based on the right granted by the right granting unit (for example, S3703 in FIG. A portion for performing the determination process of S3713 and the process of S3710), and when the special effect set by the player is set as the effect executed by the gaming machine, the privilege determining means Compared to the case where it is not set, it is determined to give a privilege of a type related to the specific effect as a privilege at a high rate (for example, S3 in FIG. 40). It carried out 04 of the determination process, the part that performs the processing of S3709 performs the processing of S3708).
Therefore, since the privilege of the kind related to the set specific effect is easily given, the privilege that the player likes can be given, and the player can feel the pleasure of giving the privilege. Moreover, since the willingness to play a game by setting a specific effect can be increased, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.
In each of the above embodiments, an item is given as an example as a privilege. For example, execution of a setting suggestion effect, an increase in the effect type, a transition to a state in which a premium effect is likely to appear, wallpaper of a mobile terminal, music, etc. The invention according to the claims can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine in which advantageous rights different from the above embodiment are set, such as granting.
Moreover, in each said embodiment, although item A or item B was mentioned as an example as a privilege, for example, when character A is set as a specific production, the voice, wallpaper, and character B on the portable terminal for character A are specified. Implementing the claimed invention by setting a plurality of types of benefits in the set category with specific effects as a category, such as a voice or wallpaper on a mobile terminal for the character B when set as a performance Is possible.

(7) Moreover, in each said embodiment, the right provision means (for example, FIG. 28) of granting the right which provides either of the types of privilege (for example, item A or item B) according to a game history. Steps S2604 to S2607 to perform the processing of S2611) and privilege determination means for determining a privilege to be granted based on the right granted by the right granting unit (for example, the determination process of S3703 and S3713 in FIG. 40) And a part for performing the process of S3710), and a privilege type selection means (for example, a part for performing the processes of S3706 and S3715 in FIG. 40) for allowing the player to arbitrarily select a desired privilege type. The determining means uses the privilege type selecting means to play the game when the game frequency is higher than the predetermined frequency compared to when the game frequency is not higher than the predetermined frequency. There decides to grant the kind of benefits that is selected in a high percentage (e.g., a determination process in S3705 in FIG. 40, the portion for processing S3709 performs processing of S3708).
Therefore, since the privilege that the player likes is given according to the frequency of the game, the player's willingness to play the game can be increased, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.
In the above embodiment, the item is given as an example as a privilege. For example, the execution of the setting suggestion effect, the increase of the effect type, the transition to the state where the premium effect is likely to appear, the wallpaper of the mobile terminal or the music The invention according to the claims can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine in which advantageous rights different from the above embodiment are set, such as granting.
Moreover, in each said embodiment, although item A or item B was mentioned as an example as a privilege, for example, when character A is set as a specific production, the voice, wallpaper, and character B on the portable terminal for character A are specified. Implementing the claimed invention by setting a plurality of types of benefits in the set category with specific effects as a category, such as a voice or wallpaper on a mobile terminal for the character B when set as a performance Is possible.
(8) Moreover, in each said embodiment, as a right which provides a privilege, the right of the kind relevant to the 1st right (for example, silver coin or copper coin) and the specific production set by the player is provided. A second right (for example, gold coin) having a high ratio is set, and notification means (for example, a part for performing the processing of S2613 in FIG. 28) for notifying that the second right has been obtained is provided.
Therefore, since the player can identify that the privilege that he / she likes is given, the player's willingness to play the game again can be increased, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.
In each of the above embodiments, an example is given in which the notification is performed using the liquid crystal display 51. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the speakers 53 and 54 are disposed on the back side (inside) of the reel. A back lamp (reel LED 55 in the above embodiment), a transmissive liquid crystal display (a liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen) disposed on the front side of the reel, a lamp or LED attached to the front door 1b, Applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine that performs notification by means different from the above embodiment, such as stop switch vibration, air blow from the stop switch, change in temperature of the stop switch, etc. It is possible to realize the invention according to the item. The notification may be performed using a part of a device having other functions (for example, when notification is performed using the reel LED 55, the reel LED 55 has a function of illuminating the reel from the back side). An apparatus that performs only notification may be provided.
(9) Further, in each of the above embodiments, as the right to grant a privilege, the first right (for example, silver coin or copper coin) and the type of right that is set to be given by the player are granted. The second right (for example, gold coin) having a high ratio is set, and notification means (for example, the part for performing the processing of S2613 in FIG. 28) for notifying that the second right has been obtained is provided.
Therefore, since the player can identify that the privilege that he / she likes is given, the player's willingness to play the game again can be increased, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.
In each of the above embodiments, an example is given in which the notification is performed using the liquid crystal display 51. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the speakers 53 and 54 are disposed on the back side (inside) of the reel. A back lamp (reel LED 55 in the above embodiment), a transmissive liquid crystal display (a liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen) disposed on the front side of the reel, a lamp or LED attached to the front door 1b, It is possible to realize the invention according to the claims by applying a configuration in which notification is performed by means different from the above embodiments, such as vibration of the stop switch, ventilation from the periphery of the stop switch, change in the temperature of the stop switch, etc. It is. The notification may be performed using a part of a device having other functions (for example, when notification is performed using the reel LED 55, the reel LED 55 has a function of illuminating the reel from the back side). An apparatus that performs only notification may be provided.

(10) Moreover, in each said embodiment, the condition change means (For example, the part which performs the process of S3707 of FIG. 40) is provided which changes the conditions which provide a privilege according to a game log | history.
Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.
In each of the above embodiments, when the number of games increases to reach 5000 games, an example is given in which the probability of obtaining a privilege related to a set effect or a set desired privilege is reduced. The invention according to the claims is applied by applying a configuration that makes it easier to obtain a privilege as the game history is accumulated, such as increasing the probability that a privilege related to a set effect or a set desired privilege will be obtained as the game number increases. It is possible to realize.

  In each of the above embodiments, the slot machine that sets the bet number using medals and credits has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine By applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine that sets the bet number using a credit card or a fully credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the bet number, the invention according to the claims is applied. It is possible to realize. When game balls are used as game media, for example, when one medal corresponds to five game balls, and 3 is set as the bet number in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to one using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, but a plurality of types of gaming machines such as medals and gaming balls, for example. The game value may be used together. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. A slot machine that can pay out any of the utility value is also included in the gaming machine of the present invention.

  1 slot machine, 1a chassis, 1b front door, 2 reel unit, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 perspective window, 4 medal insertion part, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 9 medal Payout exit, 10 settlement switch, 11 credit indicator, 12 game auxiliary indicator, 13 game display, 14-16 1-3 BETLED, 17 insertion request LED, 18 start valid LED, 19 wait LED, 20 replay LED , 21 BET switch valid LED, 22L, 22C, 22R Stop valid LED, 23 Reset switch, 24 Set value display, 25 Door open detection switch, 30 Flow path switching solenoid, 31 Insertion medal sensor, 32L, 32C, 32R Reel motor 33L, 33C 33R reel sensor, 34 hopper unit, 34a hopper tank, 34b hopper motor, 34c discharge sensor, 35 overflow tank, 35a full sensor, 36a stop switch, 36b automatic settlement switch, 37 setting key switch, 38 reset / setting switch, 39 Power switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b, 91b, 755 RAM, 41c, 91c, 754 ROM, 41d, 91d I / O, 42 random number generation circuit, 43 sampling circuit, 44, 96 Switch detection circuit, 45 Motor drive circuit, 46 Solenoid drive circuit, 47, 93 LED drive circuit, 48, 98 Power interruption detection circuit, 49, 95 Reset circuit, 51 Liquid crystal display, 51a, 51b Specific effect area 52 effect LED, 53, 54, 727R, 727L speaker, 55 reel LED, 56 effect switch, 90,780 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 92 display control circuit, 94 audio output circuit, 97 Clock device, 100 power supply box, 101 power supply board, 110, 210 control unit, 120, 220 storage unit, 130, 230 operation unit, 140, 240 display unit, 150 wireless communication unit, 151 antenna, 160 camera unit, 250 communication unit , 700 Pachinko machine, 702 Glass door frame, 703 Hitting ball supply tray, 704 Surplus ball receiving tray, 705 Hitting ball operation handle, 706 Game board, 707 Game area, 708a First special symbol display, 708b Second special symbol display, 709 effect display device, 710 normal symbol display, 711 General winning opening switch, 712 Collection passage sensor, 713 First starting winning opening, 713a First starting opening switch, 714 Second starting winning opening, 714a Second starting opening switch, 715 Variable winning ball device, 716, 721 Solenoid, 718a First special symbol hold memory display, 718b Second special symbol hold memory display, 718c First hold memory display portion, 718d Second hold memory display portion, 720 Special variable winning ball device, 723 Count switch, 725 Decoration LED , 726 Out port, 728a Top frame LED, 728b Left frame LED, 728c Right frame LED, 731 Main board, 732 Gate, 732a Gate switch, 735 Lamp driver board, 737 Dispensing control board, 741 Normal symbol hold memory display, 751 Prize ball LED, 752 Out of ball LE , 756 CPU, 757 I / O, 758 input driver circuit, 759 output circuit, 770 audio output board, 777 relay board, 797 ball payout device, 900 Internet network, 1000 external output board, 1001 gaming system, 1100 portable terminal, 1200 Management server, 7111 chance button, 7112A, 7112B selection button, 7503 random number circuit, 7560 microcomputer for game control.

Claims (6)

Player it is possible to perform a predetermined game, in a game system having a game machine for outputting information identifying the game history, the management device and which acquires and manages information output from Yu Technical Machine There,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege based on the game history ;
And benefits selection means for selecting the privilege of granting Ri by the said privilege granting means,
A specific effect determining means for determining whether or not execution of the specific effect is set in the gaming machine;
The privilege selection means, when the effect of executing the specific effect is set, compared to when the effect of executing the specific effect is not set, with a higher percentage of the benefits related to the specific effect. A gaming system characterized by selection . Player it is possible to perform a predetermined game, in a game system having a game machine for outputting information identifying the game history, the management device and which acquires and manages information output from Yu Technical Machine There,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege based on the game history ;
And benefits selection means for selecting the privilege of granting Ri by the said privilege granting means,
Privilege type determination means for determining the type of privilege desired by the player ;
Game history determination means for determining whether or not the game history satisfies a specific condition,
The privilege selection means selects a privilege of the type determined by the privilege type determination means at a higher rate when the game history satisfies the specific condition than when the game history does not satisfy the specific condition. A gaming system characterized by doing. A gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege based on the game history ;
And benefits selection means for selecting the privilege of granting Ri by the said privilege granting means,
A specific effect determining means for determining whether or not execution of the specific effect is set,
The privilege selection means, when the effect of executing the specific effect is set, compared to when the effect of executing the specific effect is not set, with a higher percentage of the benefits related to the specific effect. A gaming machine characterized by selection . A gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege based on the game history ;
And benefits selection means for selecting the privilege of granting Ri by the said privilege granting means,
Privilege type determination means for determining the type of privilege desired by the player ;
Game history determination means for determining whether or not the game history satisfies a specific condition,
The privilege selection means selects a privilege of the type determined by the privilege type determination means at a higher rate when the game history satisfies the specific condition than when the game history does not satisfy the specific condition. A gaming machine characterized by that. A management device that allows a player to play a predetermined game and obtains and manages information output from a gaming machine that outputs information specifying a game history,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege based on the game history ;
And benefits selection means for selecting the privilege of granting Ri by the said privilege granting means,
A specific effect determining means for determining whether or not execution of the specific effect is set in the gaming machine;
The privilege selection means, when the effect of executing the specific effect is set, compared to when the effect of executing the specific effect is not set, with a higher percentage of the benefits related to the specific effect. A management device characterized by selecting . A management device that acquires and manages information output from a gaming machine that allows a player to play a predetermined game,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege based on the game history ;
And benefits selection means for selecting the privilege of granting Ri by the said privilege granting means,
Privilege type determination means for determining the type of privilege desired by the player ;
Game history determination means for determining whether or not the game history satisfies a specific condition,
The privilege selection means selects a privilege of the type determined by the privilege type determination means at a higher rate when the game history satisfies the specific condition than when the game history does not satisfy the specific condition. A management device characterized by:

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