JP6035481B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

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

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

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

JP 2008-200302 A Japanese Patent No. 4368929

  However, the conventional game stand has room for improvement in the light emitting means.

  In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine having a feature in light emitting means.

The game stand of the present invention that solves the above-described object is as follows.
Image display means;
Multiple types of light emitting means;
A game machine equipped with
The image display means is a means arranged behind the protection means,
At least one of the plurality of types of light emitting means is a first light emitting means ,
Before SL first emission means is a light emitting means disposed behind the protection means,
Before SL protection means is a means having a permeability,
The image display means is a display means capable of displaying a plurality of code images,
At least one of the plurality of code images is a first code image,
At least one of the plurality of code images is a second code image,
The image display means is means capable of displaying a plurality of images,
At least one of the plurality of images is a first image;
At least one of the plurality of images is a second image;
At least one of the plurality of images is a third image;
The first image is an image including the first code image,
The second image is an image including the second code image,
The third image is an image that does not include any code image of the plurality of code images.
The first light emitting means is a light emitting means capable of taking at least one of a plurality of aspects,
At least one of the plurality of aspects is a first aspect,
At least one of the plurality of aspects, Ri second aspect der,
Appear before Symbol third image is the image displaying means, may pre-Symbol first light emitting means is the first aspect,
The first image is displayed on the image display means, may pre-Symbol first light emitting means is the first aspect,
The second image is displayed on the image display means, and the first light emitting means is necessarily in the second mode .
It is characterized by that.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game stand with the characteristic in the light emission means can be provided.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 from the back side. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board 200 from the front side (player side). It is a disassembled perspective view of the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. (A) shows an example of a special symbol stop symbol, (b) shows an example of a decorative symbol, and (c) shows an example of an ordinary stop symbol. It is. (A) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main process, (b) is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interruption process. It is a table | surface which shows the specification of the pachinko machine 100 (game table A) of this embodiment, and the specification of another kind of pachinko machine (game table B). (A) is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs, (b) is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of the 1st sub control part 400, (c) is It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the 1st sub control part 400, (d) is a figure which shows the flow of presentation control process S311 shown to the figure (a), (e) is the figure (a). It is a figure which shows the flow of lamp | ramp control processing S315 shown in FIG. (A) is an example of a lamp table, (b) is an example of a port definition table for frame lamp control, and (c) is a port definition for panel lamp control. An example of a table is shown. 4 shows an example of a lamp list stored in the ROM 406 of the first sub-control unit 400. An example of the duty list memorize | stored in ROM406 of the 1st sub control part 400 is shown. (A) is a figure which shows the flow of the lamp list update process (step S315c) shown in FIG.12 (e), (b) is the flow of the duty list update process (step S315d) shown in FIG.12 (e). FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating an original mode. (A) is a figure which shows the operation key unit 190 shown in FIG. 1, (i) is a figure which shows the screen displayed on the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 when "member registration" is selected, (Ii) is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 when “input password” is selected. (I) is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 when “2D code issuance” is selected, and (ii) is a decorative symbol when “data clear” is selected. It is a figure which shows the screen displayed on the display apparatus 208, (iii) is a figure which shows the screen displayed on the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 when "end" is selected. (A) is a figure which shows the table | surface which put together the mission prepared for the pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment, (b) shows the mission achievement status table memorize | stored in RAM408 of the 1st lucky controller 400. FIG. It is a figure which shows the table | surface which put together the customization which can be performed with the pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the customization related page prepared for the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an original mode control process (step S321). It is a figure which shows the flow of a server control process. It is a timing chart which shows the example which changes the lighting mode of an accessory lamp during the display of the two-dimensional code C2 which is an original mode reflection image. 7 is a timing chart showing an example in which only the luminance is lowered while the lighting mode of the accessory lamp is kept unchanged during the display of the two-dimensional code C2 which is the original mode reflected image. 6 is a timing chart showing an example in which an accessory lamp is kept off during display of a two-dimensional code C2 that is an original mode reflected image. It is a figure which shows the modification of the game board shown in FIG. It is typical sectional drawing when the pachinko machine provided with the game board 200 shown in FIG. 25 is cut along the AA line shown in the same figure. It is a front view of the pachinko machine which provided the image display device 293 shown in Drawing 25 in another position. FIG. 15 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 14 as viewed from the front side (player side).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 2 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. The back side here corresponds to the rear side.

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

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

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

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

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the figure, a main board case 158 that houses a main board 156 that constitutes the main control section 300 (see FIG. 5) that performs overall game control processing, and processing information generated by the main control section 300 are displayed. Based on the first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 (see FIG. 5) that performs control processing related to the presentation, and the processing information generated by the first sub-control unit 400. The second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the second sub-control section 500 (see FIG. 5) that performs control processing related to the effects, and the payout control section 600 that performs control processing related to game ball payout ( 5) and a payout board case 172 for storing a payout board 170 provided with an error release switch 168 for releasing an error by the operation of a game shop clerk. A launch board case 176 that houses a launch board 174 that constitutes a launch control unit 630 (see FIG. 5) that performs control processing, and a power management unit 660 (see FIG. 5) that supplies power to various electrical gaming machines are configured. A power supply board case 184 that houses a power supply board 182 that includes a power switch 178 that turns the power on and off by an operation of a game store clerk and a RAM clear switch 180 that is operated when the power is turned on and outputs a RAM clear signal to the main control unit 300; In addition, a CR interface unit 186 for transmitting and receiving signals between the payout control unit 600 and the card unit is provided.

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

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 206 as viewed from the front.

  The game board 200 shown in FIG. 3 is illuminated by board surface illumination lamps provided on the upper and left and right sides. FIG. 3 illustrates only the panel illumination lamp 291 provided diagonally to the left of these panel illumination lamps. In addition, the irradiation area of these panel illumination lamps 291 becomes a light gray range 291S surrounded by a one-dot chain line. This range 291 </ b> S is an area that is affected by switching of the lighting mode of the board lamp 291, and is within the board surface of the game board 200. The lighting mode referred to here is a combination pattern (lighting pattern) of lighting and extinguishing of lamps configured by lighting, extinguishing, and blinking (hereinafter the same).

  In addition, the game board 200 is provided with an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204, and a game area 124 in which a game ball (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “ball”) can roll is defined. ing.

  In the approximate center of the game area 124, an effect device 206 called a center accessory is arranged. A standing wall 2061 is provided on the outer edge of the effect device 206, and the standing wall 2061 prevents a game ball from the game area 124 from entering the effect device 206. The effect device 206 includes a decorative symbol display device 208 and an accessory lamp described later in a region surrounded by the standing wall 2061. Further, around the effect device 206, that is, outside the standing wall 2061, a normal symbol display device 210, a first special symbol display device 212, a second special symbol display device 214, a normal symbol hold lamp 216, A first special symbol holding lamp 218, a second special symbol holding lamp 220, and a high-probability middle lamp 222 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol”, and one or more of the special symbol, the first special symbol, and the second special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”.

  The effect device 206 performs an effect by operating a movable part, and details will be described later.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is a display device for displaying a decorative symbol (see FIG. 6 (b)) and various images used for production facing the front side during the game. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display ( (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 3 is disposed approximately at the center of the game area 124 in the vertical and horizontal directions, and corresponds to an example of the symbol display device. The decorative symbol display device 208 divides the display screen into four display regions, a left symbol display region 208a, a middle symbol display region 208b, a right symbol display region 208c, and an effect display region 208d. The symbol display area 208b and the left symbol display area 208c display different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 208d displays an image used for the effect. Furthermore, the position and size of each display area 208a, 208b, 208c, 208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. The decorative symbol display device 208 is replaced with a liquid crystal display, and other display devices such as a dot matrix display device, a 7-segment display device, a plasma display, an organic electroluminescence (EL) display, a drum display device, and a leaf display device. May be adopted.

  The universal map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a universal map (see FIG. 6C), and is configured by a 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode) in this embodiment. The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 are display devices for displaying special figures, and in the present embodiment, are constituted by 7 segment LEDs. The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 are predetermined symbol display means. The decorative symbol displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 is a symbol that represents the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 212 or the second special symbol display device 214 in an enhanced form. The display device 208 may also be a predetermined symbol display means.

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

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

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

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

  Further, around the rendering device 206, that is, outside the standing wall 2061, a general winning opening 226, a normal start port 228, a first special view start port 230, and a second special view start port 232 are variable. A winning opening 234 is also provided.

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

  The usual start port 228 is called a gate or a through chucker. The ball that has entered the normal start port 228 passes through a predetermined area connected to the normal start port 228 in the game area. Unlike the ball that entered the general prize opening 226, the ball that entered the normal start port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. The game board 200 is provided with a predetermined ball detection sensor (gate sensor) that detects a ball passing through the predetermined area, and when the gate sensor detects a game ball, the pachinko machine 100 displays a normal display. The usual figure variation game by the apparatus 210 is started.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 230 is disposed at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor (first start port sensor) detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of balls Is discharged to the upper plate 126 shown in FIG. 1 as a prize ball, and a special figure changing game by the first special figure display device 212 is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. The first special figure starting port 230 is one of the starting regions, and corresponds to an example of a fixed starting region in which the size of the first special diagram starting port 230 does not change.

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

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

  Further, a plurality of disk-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called a windmill and a plurality of game nails 242b are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and starting openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 204, An out port 240 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won a prize or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  The pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with the strength corresponding to the operation amount of the launch handle 134 of the player, and The outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are made to pass through the outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 by the 146 and the launcher 148, and are launched into the game area 124. That is, a game ball is driven into the game area 124 shown in FIG. 3 from the left side of the figure. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) or start opening (Outside the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232), winning out any winning port or starting port, or just passing through the normal start port 228, the out port 240 To reach.

<Director (center role)>
Next, the rendering device 206 called the center accessory of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  A 7-segment display movable object 211, a warp device 242 and a front stage 244 are arranged on the front side of the effect device 206, and a decorative design is provided on the back side of the effect device 206 (the side opposite to the player side). A display device 208 and a shutter member 246 are provided. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shutter member 246 are positioned behind the 7-segment display movable object 211, the warp device 242 and the front stage 244.

  The 7-segment display movable object 211 is a movable object having a 7-segment display device 2111 capable of displaying 2-digit numbers. In the 7-segment display movable object 211, the position of the 7-segment display device 2111 is changed by a movable object moving unit (not shown). FIG. 3 shows a 7-segment display device 2111 in the standby position with all segments turned off. The 7-segment display device 2111 is on the front side (player side) with respect to the decorative symbol display device 208, but on the rear side with respect to the transparent plate member 118 having a double structure made of glass or resin as shown in FIG. Arranged in a side-facing position. In other words, the 7-segment display device 2111 is arranged in such a posture that the player can read a 2-digit number. Here, the orientation that can be read by the player corresponds to the direction in which the number has directionality and the number is correctly displayed in accordance with the directionality. The 7-segment display device 2111 is movable from the standby position to the maximum movement position through a circular arc-shaped movement path convex to the left. The maximum movement position is a position where the center 211c of the 7-segment display device 2111 coincides with the substantially central portion of the area where the decorative symbol display device 208 is provided. The 7-segment display movable object 211 that starts moving from the standby position ends its movement when it moves to the maximum movement position, but temporarily stops (temporarily stops) the movement during the movement, Move to the maximum position without stopping. For example, when the 7-segment display device 2111 in the standby position with all the segments turned off moves from the standby position to the maximum movement position while repeatedly blinking the central segment (while displaying the fluctuation), and reaches the maximum movement position. In order to display a predetermined number, a predetermined segment is turned on or blinked. The 7-segment display movable object 211 that has moved to the maximum movement position moves in the reverse direction on the movement route described so far, and returns to the standby position.

  The warp device 242 discharges the game ball that has entered the entrance 242a provided at the upper left of the effect device 206 to the front stage 244 below the front surface of the effect device 206, and the game ball discharged to the front stage 244 is the first When passing through the discharge path 242b provided in the lower center of the rendering device 206 above the 1 special figure starting port 230, it is easy to enter the first special figure starting port 230.

  The shutter member 246 includes a lattice-like left door 246a and right door 246b, and is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 208 and the front stage 244. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are respectively fixed to the upper portions of the left door 246a and the right door 246b. That is, the left door 246a and the right door 246b move to the left and right as the belt driven by the motor through the pulley moves. When the left and right doors 246a and 246b are completely closed, the shutter member 246 shields the player so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the decorative symbol display device 208. As the closed left and right doors 246a and 246b open, the left end of the left door 246a and the right end of the right door 246b each abut against a stopper (not shown), and the left and right doors 246a and 246b It cannot be opened. Although not shown, door detection sensors are provided for detecting the left and right doors 246a and 246b immediately before coming into contact with the stopper. Even when the left and right doors 246a and 246b are fully opened, the inner ends of the left and right doors 246a and 246b are slightly overlapped with the outer ends of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. Are all visible. The left and right doors 246a and 246b can be stopped at arbitrary positions, for example, only a part of the decorative design is shielded so that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. You can do that. Note that the left and right doors 246a and 246b may make it possible to visually recognize a part of the decorative pattern display device 208 behind the lattice holes, or block the shoji part of the lattice holes with a translucent lens body to The display by the symbol display device 208 may be made vaguely visible to the player, or the shoji part of the holes in the lattice may be completely blocked (shielded), and the decorative symbol display device 208 behind may be completely invisible. .

  Furthermore, the effect device 206 includes an effect lamp 292 and a decorative object 221. The effect lamp 292 is provided on the right side of the decorative symbol display device 208. The effect lamp 292 and the 7-segment display device 2111 correspond to an accessory lamp. Although not shown, the accessory lamp is disposed in addition to the effect lamp 292 and the 7-segment display device 2111. The accessory lamp corresponds to an example of a light emitting unit arranged on the inner side of the standing wall 2061 of the effect device 206. The irradiation area of the accessory lamp is a dark gray area 292S surrounded by a two-dot chain line. This range 292S is an area that is affected by switching of the lighting mode of the accessory lamp, and is within the rendering device 206 that is the center accessory, that is, within the area surrounded by the standing wall 2061. The display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 is included in the irradiation area of the accessory lamp.

  Further, the decorative object 221 is provided below the effect lamp 292 (lower right of the decorative symbol display device 208). A game ball discharged to the front stage 244 via the warp device 242 can enter the decoration 221, and the decoration 221 performs an effect based on the entry of the game ball.

  The decorative lamps such as the speaker 120 and the frame lamp 122 shown in FIG. 1, the decorative symbol display device 208, the panel illumination lamp 291 and the directing device 206 referred to as a center accessory shown in FIG. Among these, the decorative symbol display device 208 corresponds to an example of a decorative symbol display means.

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

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

  FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG.

  In the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, a glass unit 700 is incorporated in the central opening of the front door frame 106, and a game board 200 is incorporated in the main body 104. As described above, the front door frame 106 is provided with the frame lamp 122, and the glass unit 700 has a transparent front plate 1181 on the front side (player side) and a transparent back plate 1182 on the rear side in the front-rear direction. It has a transparent plate member 118 formed with a double structure at a predetermined interval. The transparent plate member 118 is disposed at a predetermined distance from the board surface of the game board 200 in the front-rear direction, and prevents damage to the board surface of the game board 200. That is, the transparent plate member 118 is a member having transparency that prevents damage to the decorative symbol display device 208, the 7-segment display device 2111, and the like disposed on the game board 200. The transparent plate member 118 corresponds to an example of a protection plate. The transparent plate member 118 may not have a double structure but may have a single plate structure.

  In addition, the game board 200 is incorporated in the main body 104. The game board 200 shown in FIG. 4 is attached with a 7-segment display movable object 211 among members constituting the effect device 206 called the center role shown in FIG. Is provided with a notch 2001, and the rendering device 206 is fitted into the notch 2001. An area 2002 to which the decorative symbol display device 208 is attached is prepared in the notch 2001.

  The main body 104 and the front frame door 106 are hinged by the outer frame 102 and the hinge portion 112.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier), a decoration lamp such as a frame lamp 122, a panel illumination lamp 291, an effect lamp 292, and a 7-segment display device 2111. A drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418 such as a lamp, a drive circuit 422 for performing drive control of the 7-segment display movable object 211 (movement control of the 7-segment display device 2111), and a 7-segment display device 2111 The production movable body sensor 424 for detecting the present position of the production, the production button detection sensor 426 for detecting the depression of the production button 136 shown in FIG. 1, the operation key unit sensor 425 for detecting the operation of the operation key unit 190, and various sensors A sensor circuit 428 that outputs a detection signal from the That.

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

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the lamp control is performed by the first sub-control unit 400 and the decorative symbol display device 208 is controlled by the second sub-control unit 500. Therefore, the combination of the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 corresponds to an example of a control unit.

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

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

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

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

<Type of design>
Next, using FIGS. 6A to 6C, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the normal symbol display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. The types of special maps and general maps to be described will be described.

  FIG. 6 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol mode (first symbol mode) of the special figure. The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor, which is a ball detection sensor, detects that a ball has entered the first special figure start port 230, and the second special figure start port 232 has a ball. The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second start port sensor which is a ball detection sensor detects that the ball has entered. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 212 repeats the lighting of all the seven segments and the lighting of the central one segment “variable display of special figure 1” (special figure). (Floating game). When the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol display device 214 repeats the lighting of all the seven segments and the lighting of the central one segment “variable display of special figure 2” ( (Special map variable game). Then, when the variation time determined before the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 1 elapses, the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 1, and the fluctuation time determined before the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 2 When elapses, the second special symbol display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special symbol 2. Hereinafter, a series of displays from the start of the “variable display of the special figure 1 or 2” to the stop display of the special symbol form of the special figure 1 or 2 may be referred to as a special figure fluctuation display. This special figure variation display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  FIG. 6A shows ten types of special drawings from “special drawing A” to “special drawing J” as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation display. In FIG. 6A, the white portions in the figure indicate the segment locations where the light is turned off, and the black portions indicate the location where the segments are turned on.

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

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

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

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, two types of stop symbols are prepared as small hit symbols in addition to the big hit symbol. The special figure G shown in FIG. 6 (a) is the first small hit symbol, and the special figure H is the second small hit symbol. In the small hit game, the door member 2341 of the variable prize opening 234 is operated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times), and the door member 2341 maintains the open state for a maximum of 1.5 seconds per operation. In opening the door member 2341 at the small hit, for example, when a game ball enters a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) in the first opening, or a predetermined amount of game value (a predetermined number of balls) is acquired. As a result, the second and subsequent releases are not performed. During the small hit game, it shifts to the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. The small hit is a role in which the control state does not change before and after the small hit game, and after the small hit game is finished, the control state returns to the control state before the start of the small hit game.

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

  In this embodiment, two types of lost symbols are also prepared. The special figure I shown in FIG. 6A is the first lose symbol, and the special figure J is the second lose symbol. When the lose symbol is stopped and displayed, the door member 2341 of the variable winning opening 234 is not opened and closed, and the player's advantage is relatively low. In addition, a losing symbol other than “special symbol I” and “special symbol J” (for example, a third losing symbol or the like) may be prepared. In this embodiment, the losing symbol includes a plurality of types of symbols. It is a waste.

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

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

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

  FIG. 6B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 230 or the second special view start port 232, that is, the ball has entered the first special view start port 230; or On the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the second special symbol start port 232, the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display of the decorative symbol display device 208 are displayed. Displayed in the order of “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →... “Decoration display of decorative pattern” is performed. That is, the decorative symbol display device 208 variably displays the decorative symbols separately from the first special symbol display device 212 and the second special symbol display device 214. And the stop symbol aspect (2nd symbol aspect) which is a combination of a decoration symbol is stopped and displayed. When notifying “Special Figure A”, which is a 15R special jackpot, or “Special Figure B”, which is a 15R big jackpot, “decorative symbol combination 1” in which three same decorative symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. (For example, “decoration 1—decoration 1—decoration 1” or “decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2”) is stopped and displayed. Also, when “Special Figure A”, which is a 15R special big hit, is notified, “Decorated Pattern Combination 2” (for example, “Decoration 3-3”, in which three same odd decorative patterns are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. (Decoration 3 -decoration 3 "," decoration 7 -decoration 7 -decoration 7 ", etc.) are stopped and displayed. Therefore, when three identical even-numbered decorative symbols are arranged (for example, “decoration 2-decoration 2-decoration 2”, “decoration 4-decoration 4-decoration 4”, etc.), only the combination of these ornamental symbols is seen. Then, it is unclear whether you won the 15R special jackpot with probability change or the 15R jackpot without probability change. In the case of notifying “special drawing E” that is a hidden probability change, “special drawing F” that is suddenly normal, “special drawing G” and “special drawing H” that are small hits, the symbol display area 208a. ˜208c, “decoration pattern combination 3” such as “decoration 1—decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed, and “special drawing C” that is suddenly probable or “special drawing D” that is suddenly short is reported. In this case, “decorative symbol combination 4” such as “decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5” is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. Further, when notifying “special drawing I” and “special drawing J” that are lost, decorative symbols other than “decorative symbol combination 1” to “decorative symbol combination 4” are displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. The combination (for example, loose eye) is stopped and displayed. Hereinafter, in the decorative symbol display device 208, a series of displays from the start of this “decorative symbol variable display” until the stop symbol mode of the decorative symbol (for example, “decorative symbol combination 2”) is stopped are displayed. Sometimes referred to as symbol variation display. The decorative symbol display device 208 corresponds to an example of a symbol display device that displays a variation display of a decorative symbol toward the front side.

  In addition, the stop symbol mode (see FIG. 6A) of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 and the stop of one decorative symbol displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c on the left center right of the decorative symbol display device 208. The decorative pattern (see FIG. 10B) is larger in the design (see FIG. 10B).

  FIG.6 (c) shows an example of the usual stop symbol aspect (2nd symbol aspect). In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes for ordinary maps: “general diagram A” which is a winning symbol and “general diagram B” which is a lost symbol. Based on the fact that the gate sensor, which is a sphere detection sensor, detects that the sphere has passed through the general start port 228, the general display display device 210 illuminates all seven segments and the central one segment. Repeat the lighting and perform “variable display of ordinary figure” (ordinary figure fluctuation game). Then, after the fluctuation time elapses, one of the symbols “general symbol A” which is the winning symbol and “general symbol B” which is the lost symbol is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 6C, the white portions in the drawing indicate the segment locations where the light is turned off, and the black portions indicate the location where the segments are turned on.

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

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, a main control unit main process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit.

  The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 5 includes, for each of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a counter for generating a big hit special figure determining random number counter initial value, a big hit special figure determining random number counter, and a small hitting time. Special figure determination random number counter initial value generation counter, small hit special figure determination counter, loss special figure determination random number counter initial value generation counter, loss special figure determination random number counter, and special figure timer Each counter of a random number counter for number determination is provided. In addition, the RAM 308 stores, for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, the number of holdings, the random number for determining the big hit, the random number for determining the special figure for the big hit, the random value for determining the special figure for the small hit, and the special figure for the lost time The random number value for use, the determination result of prior / impossible determination, the special determination result / pre-judgment result, the determination of correct / incorrect determination, the special figure determination result, and the special figure timer determination result are stored. Further, in RAM 308, special figure holding storage sections divided into the maximum number of areas (four in this example) that can hold the start of the determination (lottery) are separately provided for special figure 1 and special figure 2. It is prepared. The special storage unit shown in FIG. 1 includes special figure 1 big hit determination random value, big hit special figure 1 determination random value, small hit special figure 1 determination random value, and lost special figure 1 determination random value. The four random number values are stored as one set for each area in the winning order (holding order). In addition, the special memory 2 of the special figure 2 big hit determination random number, the special figure 2 determining random number for the big hit, the random value for determining the special figure 2 for the small hit, and the special figure 2 for determining the loss The four random number values of the random number value are set as one set, and these four random number values are stored for each area one by one in the winning order (holding order).

  As described above, the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 5 includes the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input starts reset by a reset interrupt and executes the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG. 7 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

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

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

  In step S105, effect random number update processing is performed. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with random number counters for timer numbers for special drawings and for universal maps, and these counters determine timer numbers that can take values ranging from 0 to 99. Generate a random number value. In step S105, the value of this counter is updated. After this effect random number update process is completed, interrupt permission is set and the process returns to step S103.

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

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7B is a flowchart showing the flow of main control unit timer interrupt processing.

  The main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 5 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 4 ms), and the main control is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The part timer interrupt process is started at a predetermined cycle. Note that at the start of the timer interrupt process, the values of the registers of the CPU 304 are temporarily saved in the stack area, or the WDT 314 is periodically saved (in this embodiment, about 2 ms which is the main controller timer interrupt period). To restart once).

  First, in step S201, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of various sensors 320 shown in FIG. 5 including various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and various kinds of data are stored in the RAM 308. The data is stored in a signal state storage area provided for each sensor 320. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  Further, in this step S201, the information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interruption process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms is started several times while one game ball passes through one ball detection sensor. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, in step S205 described above, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. In the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 5, winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal) is stored. In this step S205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal present). In the case of the general winning port 226, the variable winning port 234, the first special figure starting port 230, and the second special figure starting port 232, or the ordinary drawing starting port 228. Is determined to have passed. In other words, it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning ports 226 and 234 and the starting ports 230, 232, and 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226. Note that the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

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

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

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

  Subsequently, in this winning determination process, there is a winning at the first special figure starting port 230 or the second special figure starting port 232, and the number of special figure variable games held is a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment). ), The predetermined start-up information is stored. That is, if the number of holdings is less than the predetermined number, the jackpot determination random number value and various special figure determination random number values are stored. The jackpot determination random value is a value obtained by processing the value acquired from the random value storage register of the random value generation circuit 318 shown in FIG. 5 (for example, the acquired value + the value of the R register + 1). On the other hand, the special figure determination random number value is a value obtained by processing a software random number derived from the special figure determination random number counter provided in the RAM 308 (the value of the software random number + the value of the R register + 1). A combination of the random value generation circuit 318 shown in FIG. 5, the special figure determination random number counter provided in the RAM 308, and the main control unit 300 that performs random number processing corresponds to an example of the starting information deriving unit. Various random values (starting information) are stored as a set of starting information in a vacant area corresponding to a winning order (holding order) in a special-purpose holding storage unit provided in the RAM 308. This special figure storage unit stores a predetermined upper limit number (4 here) of start information derived based on the game ball entering the first special figure start port 230 or the second special figure start port 232. This corresponds to an example of starting information storage means that can store up to. At this time, various random values (starting information) may be temporarily stored in a temporary area provided in the RAM 308, and the value stored in the temporary area may be stored in a special storage storage unit. In this case, the temporary area is started. Information storage means may be used, and the reserved storage section and temporary area of the special figure may be used as the start information storage means. In addition, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 adds 1 to the value of the number of reserved special figures stored in the RAM 308, and the number of special figure held increases by one. Therefore, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of a holding unit.

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

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

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

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

  The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores a pre-adjustment determination table used in the prefetching process. In this success / failure pre-determination table, a random number range is defined for a special figure high probability state and a special figure low probability state. When the pre-reading of the special figure 1 big hit determination random value or the special figure 2 big hit determination random value is completed, the pre-read special figure 1 big hit determination random value or the special figure 2 big hit determination random value is determined in advance. The random number range in the table is determined. That is, referring to the probability variation flag prepared in the RAM 308, in the case of the special figure low probability state, the pre-read special figure 1 big hit determination random value or the special figure 2 big hit determination random value is within a predetermined numerical range. In some cases, the success / failure determination result is determined in advance as “big hit”, and in other cases, the determination result is determined as “losing”. In the special figure related process (step S213 shown in FIG. 7B), which will be described later, the success / failure determination of the special figure variable game is performed again using the success / failure determination table having the same contents as the previous / failure determination table. The determination result here is only a result of prior determination.

  When the pre-judgment result is “big hit”, the random number value for determining the big hit special figure 1 in the reserved storage part of the special chart 1 provided in the RAM 308 is prefetched, or in the reserved memory part of the special figure 2 Prefetch random number for determining special figure 2 for big hits. When the result of the determination in advance is “small hit”, the random number value for determining the special figure 1 at the time of small hit in the reserved storage unit of the special figure 1 provided in the RAM 308 is prefetched, or the reserved memory in the special figure 2 is stored. The random number for determining the special figure 2 for small hits in the department is prefetched. If the result of the preliminary determination is “losing”, the random number value for determining the special figure 1 at the time of losing in the special memory 1 of the special chart 1 provided in the RAM 308 is prefetched or the special memory in the special memory 2 of the special figure 2 is stored. The random number for determining the special figure 2 at the time of loss is prefetched. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 also stores a special figure predetermination table used in the prefetching process. In the special figure predetermination table, a random number range corresponding to each of the ten types of stop symbols ("Special Figure A" to "Special Figure J") shown in FIG. 6A is defined. Depending on which random number range the figure-determining random number value belongs to, a special figure prior determination result (which stop symbol form shown in FIG. 6A is stopped and displayed) is obtained. In addition, the determination result of the special figure here is also a result of the preliminary determination to the last, and the determination of the stop symbol form of the special figure is also performed again in a special figure related process (step S213 shown in FIG. 7B) described later. .

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

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

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

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

  Further, in the process at the timing when the normal symbol display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the normal symbol display symbol update timer is changed from 1 to 0), the winning symbol (the common symbol A shown in FIG. 6C) and the lost symbol are displayed. The 7-segment LED constituting the universal display device 210 is controlled to be turned on / off so that one of the display modes of the general figure B shown in FIG. In addition, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the common drawing related processes here. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 performs fixed display of one of the winning symbols and the lost symbols. Further, after that, for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 0.6 seconds), information indicating the stop period is always set in the storage area of the normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display. By this setting, the winning symbol that is confirmed and displayed is always stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is informed of the result of the usual figure variation game. In this way, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that performs the on / off drive control of the 7-segment LED that constitutes the universal display device 210 corresponds to an example of the symbol display control means.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The special figure related process (step S213) in the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7B is completed, and the process proceeds to the command setting transmission process (step S215).

  Here, before describing the command setting transmission process, the specifications of the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a table showing specifications of the pachinko machine 100 (game table A) according to the present embodiment and specifications of other types of pachinko machines (game table B). Both the game table A and the game table B have the same game format as a ball game machine, are of the same model and series, and have the same hardware elements such as the board configuration, but the game table A And the game table B have different software elements.

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

  Next, specifications of other types of pachinko machines (game table B) will be described focusing on differences from the pachinko machine (game table A) of the present embodiment. The specifications of the gaming table B described here are determined from the design stage, and this gaming table B is a so-called sweet digital machine. The gaming table B is a winning order variation machine in which the first special figure starting port 230 and the second special figure starting port 232 are not superior or inferior, and the special figure variable game is started in the winning order. When nine balls enter the variable prize opening 234, which is the only one big prize opening, 1R ends. Therefore, the specified number of winnings to the variable winning opening 234 is one ball more than that of the game table A. However, when one ball is entered into the variable winning opening 231, only 13 balls are paid out, which is one less than the game table A. This game table B is not provided with special figures C, D, F, H, and J shown in FIG. 6, 5R special big hit symbol (with short time with probability change), 5R big hit symbol (with short time without probability change), 2R hidden probability variation (no short time with probability variation), first small hit, and first off symbol are prepared. Therefore, 5R is the maximum number of rounds in the big hit of the game table B, and the maximum number of balls to be played is 585 balls, which is overwhelmingly smaller than the game table A. On the other hand, the big hit probability is 1 / 87.850 in the special figure low probability state (non-probability change state), and in the special figure high probability state (probability change state), it is 1 / 1.894, which is a big hit in comparison with the game table A. Easy to win. The small hit probability is 1 / 87.850 in FIG. 1 and 1/65536 in FIG. When winning a jackpot with a probability change, after the jackpot game is over, the probability variation state is maintained while the special figure variation game is performed 24 times, and the 25th time is shifted to the non-probability variation state. That is, the probability variation system (probability variation type) is the number of times cut (ST). Note that the probability (X) of pulling back the special figure at the high probability with ST24 rotation is {1- (1 / 11.894)} 24 = 87.8%. Further, in the 2R hidden probability change described above, the variable winning opening 234 opens only for an extremely short time in which it is almost impossible to enter a ball, and it is difficult to expect a payout based on winning in the variable winning opening 234. Therefore, the big hit with a ball is a 5R special big hit and a 5R special big hit. Of these, the 5R special big hit is given with a short time, so if you win the 5R special big hit, after the big hit game ends, the same as the probability change system While the special figure variation game is played 24 times, the short time state (electric support state) is maintained, and the 25th time the state shifts to the non-short time state (non-electric support state).

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

  Next, the command setting transmission process (step S215) illustrated in FIG. 7B will be described. In this command setting transmission process, various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect starting command, per round number designation command, winning prize opening command, closing winning prize opening Command, power recovery command, RAM clear command, special figure hold increase command, general figure hold increase command, etc.), and bits 0 to 10 are command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type). It is composed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, in the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7B, an external output signal setting process (step S217) is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 336 shown in FIG.

  In step S219, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S201 described above are read, and the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or a bottom pan full error is monitored to open the front frame door. When an error or a lower pan full error is detected, device information indicating whether there is a front frame door opening error or a lower pan full error is set in the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The device information set here is included in the basic command and transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Also, the various solenoids 332 shown in FIG. 5 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 232 and the variable winning port 234, and the normal symbol display device 210, Display data to be output to the first special figure display device 212, the second special figure display device 214, the various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310.

When the device monitoring process in step S219 ends, the process returns to the main control unit main process shown in FIG. 7A. Before the return, the values of the registers temporarily saved in step S201 are stored in the original registers. Make settings and enable interrupts. In addition, before recovery, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. If the low voltage signal is on (when power-off is detected), it returns to the power-off state when power is restored. A specific variable or stack pointer for saving is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, subjected to an interruption process such as initialization of the input / output port, and then returned to the main process of the main control unit. Also good.
<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
The process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, the initial setting in step S301 is executed. In this initial setting, initial setting of the I / O port 410 shown in FIG. 5, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

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

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

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

  In step S309, the operation of the operation key unit 190 and the effect button 136 shown in FIG. 1 is detected.

  In step S311, an effect control process is performed. Details of the effect control process will be described later.

  In step S313, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read out in S311, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

  In the lamp control process in step S315, if there is a command to the drive circuit 420 for the various lamps 418 in the effect data read in S311, this command is output to the drive circuit 420. Details of the lamp control process will be described later.

  In step S317, if there is a command to the drive circuit 422 of the effect movable body 224 in the effect data read in S311, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  The RAM 408 of the first sub control unit 400 is provided with a transmission area for setting a control command to be transmitted to the second sub control unit 500. If there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read out in S311, processing for setting this control command in the transmission area is performed (step S319).

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

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S331 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is set as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408, and this command reception interrupt process ends.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). Execute in the cycle.

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

  In step S343 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, a control command is transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 set in step S319, an effect random number value is updated, and the like. Ends.

  FIG. 9D is a diagram showing the flow of the effect control process S311 shown in FIG.

  In the effect control process of the present embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the original mode reflected image display condition is satisfied (step S311a). The original mode reflected image here corresponds to a two-dimensional code C2 including personal identification information (ID) and history information, which will be described later, and the two-dimensional code C2 is operated by the player using the operation key unit 190. By doing so, the decorative symbol display device 208 is operated. Here, the determination is made based on whether or not the player's operation for displaying the two-dimensional code C2 on the decorative symbol display device 208 has been detected by the operation unit control processing in step S309 described above. The ROM 406 of the first sub-control unit 400 stores a lamp table in which a plurality of types of lamp table numbers including original mode dedicated lamp table numbers are collected.

  FIG. 10A shows an example of a lamp table. The ROM 406 of the first sub control unit 400 also stores a plurality of lamp lists and a plurality of duty lists. This lamp table is a table in which an address on the ROM 406 that is a reading start position in a predetermined lamp list and an address on the ROM 406 that is a reading start position in a predetermined duty list are stored in association with each other. The correspondence between the lamp list address and the duty list address is a lamp table number. A predetermined number (No. 39 in the present embodiment) among the numbers (lamp table numbers) shown in FIG. 10A corresponds to the original mode dedicated lamp table number. When the address of the duty list is “0”, the lamp is turned off uniformly.

  In step S311a shown in FIG. 9 (d), if the above operation is detected in step S309 shown in FIG. 9 (a), it is determined that the original mode reflected image display condition is satisfied, and the original mode dedicated lamp table number is read from the ROM 406. The read start address of the lamp list and the read address of the duty list specified in the above are acquired, information representing these addresses is set in the RAM 408 (step S311b), and the process proceeds to step S311c. On the other hand, if the above operation is not detected, it is determined that the original mode reflected image display condition is not satisfied, and the lamp list read start address and duty specified by the lamp table number based on the command received from the main control unit 300 are determined. The list read start addresses are acquired, information representing the addresses is set in the RAM 408 (step S311d), and the process proceeds to step S311c.

  In step S311c, other processes are performed, and the effect control process S311 ends. In this step S311c, for example, when pressing of the effect button 136 shown in FIG. 1 is detected in step S309, effect data other than the lamp effect corresponding to the pressing of the effect button 136 is set in the RAM 408.

  FIG. 9E is a diagram showing the flow of the lamp control process S315 shown in FIG.

  In the lamp control process of the present embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not a new lamp table is set in the RAM 408 in step S315a. That is, in steps S311b and S311d shown in FIG. 9D, it is determined whether or not the lamp list read start address and the duty list read start address are newly set in the RAM 408. In step S315b, the lamp list and the duty list are read from the ROM 406 to the RAM 408 based on the information set in the RAM 408.

  Here, before describing the lamp list and the duty list, the frame lamp control port definition table and the panel lamp control port definition table will be described. These definition tables are stored in the ROM 406 of the first sub control unit 400.

  FIG. 10B shows an example of a port lamp control table for frame lamp control, and FIG. 10C shows an example of a port lamp control table for panel lamp control. The frame lamp is a decorative lamp such as the frame lamp 122 shown in FIG. 1, and the panel lamp is an accessory lamp such as an effect lamp 292 or a 7-segment display device 2111, a panel illumination lamp 291 or the like. These port definition tables are tables in which port information is stored, and the port information defines the correspondence between segment numbers and port numbers.

  The drive circuit 420 shown in FIG. 5 includes a plurality of integrated circuits (LSIs) for frame lamps and a plurality of integrated circuits (LSIs) for panel lamps. These integrated circuits correspond to drivers of each lamp (LED), the segment number of the port information represents a driver number for identifying the driver, and the port number is provided in the integrated circuit corresponding to the driver. A port number for identifying a plurality of output ports is shown.

  The CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 refers to this port definition table and acquires a segment number and a port number based on designated port information. For example, when the panel lamp port information is 4, the segment number 5 and the port number 0 corresponding to the port information 4 in the panel definition control port definition table are acquired. That is, the output port of port number 0 in the integrated circuit of driver number 5 for the panel lamp is designated.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of a lamp list stored in the ROM 406 of the first sub control unit 400. This lamp list defines lighting data (start time information and lighting information) corresponding to port information.

  The start time information in the lamp list is information that represents an elapsed time since the start of time measurement. In the lighting information, “0” indicates that the light is off, and “1” indicates that the light is on. Furthermore, “−1” is stored in the last address in each port information on the ROM 406 for both the start time information and the lighting information. This “−1” represents the final address in each port information.

  The lamp list 00 shown in FIG. 11A is an example of a lamp list for non-lighting (when the lamp is turned off), and the lamp list 01 shown in FIG. 11B is an example of a lamp list when a predetermined command is received. Yes, the lamp list 18 shown in FIG. 6C is an example of a lamp list for receiving a basic command including a display start instruction for a demo screen, that is, an example of a lamp list for demonstration. The lamp list 19 shown in FIG. It is an example of a lamp list dedicated to the original mode. This lamp list 19 is a list for a panel lamp used when inputting a password, which will be described later, at the time of mission completion, or when a two-dimensional code C including personal identification information (ID) and history information is issued.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of the duty list stored in the ROM 406 of the first sub control unit 400. This duty list defines luminance data (start time information and duty information) corresponding to port information.

  The start time information in the duty list is information representing the elapsed time since the start of time measurement. The duty information represents the luminance between 0 and 255, and the luminance increases as the numerical value increases. Furthermore, “−1” is stored in the final address of each port information on the ROM 406 in both the start time information and the duty information. This “−1” represents the final address in each port information.

  A duty list 01 shown in FIG. 12A is an example of a duty list when a predetermined command is received, and a duty list 23 shown in FIG. 12B is when a basic command including a display start instruction for a demo screen is received, that is, It is an example of a duty list for demonstration, and the lamp list 24 shown in FIG. 4C is an example of a duty list dedicated to the original mode. The duty list 24 is a panel lamp duty list that is used when a password is input, when a mission is achieved, and when a two-dimensional code C including personal identification information (ID) and history information is issued.

  For example, in step S311b shown in FIG. 39, when the read start address of the lamp list and the read start address of the duty list are newly set in the RAM 408, the lamp list 19 stored in the ROM 406 is stored in step S315b shown in FIG. The lighting data (start time information and lighting information) stored at a predetermined address is read out, the lighting data read out is set in the RAM 408, and the luminance stored in the predetermined address of the duty list 24 also stored in the ROM 406. Data (start time information and duty information) is read, and the luminance data is set in the RAM 408. A read start address for designating the third line from the top of the lamp list 19 shown in FIG. 11D and a read start address for designating the second line from the top of the duty list 24 shown in FIG. If the RAM 408 is newly set, the port information 1 is obtained. As described above, the lamp list 19 is a list for the panel lamp, and the duty list 24 is a duty list for the panel lamp. The segment number 3 and the port number 1 are acquired using the panel definition table for panel lamp control shown in 10 (c). That is, the output port of port number 1 in the integrated circuit of driver number 3 for the panel lamp is designated.

  In step S315c, which is executed following step S315b shown in FIG. 9D, a lamp list update process, which will be described later in detail, is performed. Then, in step S315d, a duty list update process, which is also described in detail later, is performed. The lamp control process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S315a that a new lamp table is not set in the RAM 408, the process proceeds to step S315c.

  FIG. 13A is a diagram showing the flow of the lamp list update process (step S315c) shown in FIG.

  First, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether a lamp list update condition is satisfied. The RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a start time counter that measures the start time of the lighting data. In step S315b shown in FIG. 9E, when the disclosed time information is read from the ROM 406 based on the read start address of the target lamp list (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the target lamp list), the time is counted by the start time counter. To start. The fact that the value of the start time counter matches the value represented by the start time information of the target lamp list corresponds to the establishment of the lamp list update condition here. If the lamp list update condition is satisfied, the next start time information and lighting information are read from the ROM 406 and updated in the RAM 408 (step S352). Next, a drive signal based on the lighting information set in the RAM 408 is output to the output port of the port number in the integrated circuit of the designated driver number (step S353), and the start time information set in the RAM 408 is “−”. It is determined whether or not 1 ′ (step S354). Here, if it is “−1”, it means that the final address has been reached. Therefore, the updating of the lamp list is prohibited until the next setting of the lamp list (step S315b shown in FIG. 9E). The lamp list update process ends. On the other hand, if “−1”, 1 is added to the start time counter of the RAM 408 (step S356), and the lamp list update processing is completed.

  FIG. 13B is a diagram showing the flow of the duty list update process (step S315d) shown in FIG.

In each process (steps S371 to S376) performed in the duty list update process shown in FIG. 13B, the “lamp list” and the “lighting data” of the contents described in the lamp list update process are set. Since “luminance data” and “lighting information” are the same as “duty information”, the description is omitted.
<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
The second sub control unit 500 executes control of the decorative symbol display device 208 based on the control command transmitted from the first sub control unit 400. The second sub-control unit 500 is connected to an image control unit that displays an image on the decorative symbol display device 208. This image control unit has a VRAM (video RAM) and a GPU (graphics processing unit). The GPU reads the picture information and the like stored in the ROM of the second sub-control unit 500 based on the signal from the CPU of the second sub-control unit 500, and uses the display area (work area) of the VRAM to display the display image. The generated image is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208.

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

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

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

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

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

  The second sub control unit 500 also executes control of the shutter member 246 based on the control command transmitted from the first sub control unit 400.

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

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the original mode.

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

  FIG. 14 shows a pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 which is a kind of gaming machine, and a server S operated by a gaming machine manufacturer. The server S and the pachinko machine 100 are connected via a communication network N. The communication network N here is the Internet, but may be a network constructed by the TCP / IP protocol, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network). Accordingly, the server S and the pachinko machine 100 may be connected indoors with a LAN cable. In this case, the server S may be a hall computer of a hall in which the pachinko machine 100 is installed. Furthermore, the server function may be built in the pachinko machine 100.

  FIG. 14 also shows a mobile phone terminal M as an example of an external device having a communication function and an image reading function. A cellular phone terminal M shown in FIG. 14 has a camera function and a barcode reader function. When the mobile phone terminal M captures a two-dimensional code using the camera function, the code reader function is activated and character information included in the two-dimensional code is extracted. Furthermore, the mobile phone terminal M is a communication terminal that can access a web page by using an HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) protocol. In the following description, a web page refers to a page that conforms to the HTTP protocol. A communication network N shown in FIG. 14 is also connected to a server provided by a mobile phone terminal operator or the like not shown here, and the server S and the mobile phone terminal M transmit data via the communication network N. Can send and receive.

  Further, FIG. 14 also shows a slot machine 900 as a game table. The slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 14 is also a game machine that can set the original mode.

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

  FIG. 15A shows the operation key unit 190 shown in FIG.

  The operation key unit 190 shown in FIG. 15A has a cross key 191, an OK button 192, and a cancel button 193. When the cancel button 193 is pressed, it is possible to return to the previous screen.

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

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

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

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

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

  When the gaming machine is the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 14, the additional display of the menu window 610 or the like is a medal insertion acceptance period. This medal insertion acceptance period corresponds to the display of the demonstration screen, after the display determination due to the reel stop, after the medal payout, or after the settlement button is pressed.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 15I is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 when “membership registration” is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (i-1) and the like, “member registration”, “password input”, “two-dimensional code issuance”, “data clear”, “end” are prepared as menus displayed on the menu window 610. By operating the cross key 191 shown in FIG. 15A in the menu window 610, the cursor 191a is moved. When the cursor 191a is moved to a desired menu and the OK button 192 is pressed once, the cursor 191a is moved. The menu displayed at the position of is selected.

  In (i-1) in the figure, “member registration” is selected and the member registration screen is opened (see (i-2) in the figure). On the member registration screen, a two-dimensional code C1 for password acquisition is displayed. The two-dimensional code C1 includes the URL of the registration page for initial registration on the server S side, but does not include individual information such as personal identification information (ID) described later. The two-dimensional code C1 corresponds to an example of a first code image, and an operation for issuing the two-dimensional code C1 using the operation key unit 190 (FIG. 15 (i-1) to FIG. 15 (i-2)). The first condition is satisfied when the operation shown in FIG. During the two-dimensional code C1 display period in which the two-dimensional code C1 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208, the effect lamp 292 and the like of the accessory lamps are continuously lit. The two-dimensional code C1 does not include individual information such as personal identification information (ID), can be reissued (redisplayed), and includes individual information such as personal identification information (ID). It is less important for the player than a later-described two-dimensional code C2 (original mode reflected image), and the light from the effect lamp 292 or the like is reflected on the transparent plate member 118, and the two-dimensional code C1 for acquiring a password is obtained. Even if it becomes somewhat difficult to see, it does not matter so much. Rather, it is effective to turn on the effect lamp 292 or the like so as to congratulate the acquisition of new member registration. That is, even when the decorative symbol display device 208 is displaying the two-dimensional code C1 for acquiring the password, the decorative symbol display device 208 is in the code non-display state where the two-dimensional code C1 for acquiring the password is not displayed. The effect lamp 292 and the like are caused to perform the same operation as the lighting operation. As described above, when the lighting control of the effect lamp 292 or the like is performed regardless of whether or not the two-dimensional code C1 can be displayed, the lighting mode and brightness may be the same as during the game, and the light from the effect lamp 292 and the like is transparent. In some cases, the rate at which the reflection on the plate member 118 occurs increases and the identification rate of the player of the two-dimensional code C1 decreases. In this case, the player may watch the display image. In some cases, it is possible to prevent a person from leaving the seat and improve the operation of the game table. In addition, the lighting mode and brightness selected based on the current performance state and the like may continue as they are, and an increase in the processing load of the first sub-control unit 400 may be suppressed. However, if priority is given to the visibility of the two-dimensional code C1 for password acquisition, the effect lamp 292 or the like is turned off, the brightness is adjusted, or the number of lighting lamps is reduced. The amount of light may be reduced.

  In particular, since the transparent plate member 118 has a double structure, refraction occurs when passing through the transparent front plate 1181 and the transparent back plate 1182. When reading is performed from the front of the decorative symbol display device 208 on which the two-dimensional code image is displayed, the light from the decorative symbol display device 208 is substantially perpendicular to the predetermined areas of the transparent front plate 1181 and the transparent back plate 1182. However, the light from the effect lamp 292 and the like arranged around the decorative symbol display device 208 is refracted in the predetermined area and may reduce the identification rate of the two-dimensional code image. . In particular, since the transparent plate member 118 having a double structure is continuously refracted, the identification rate of the two-dimensional code image may be greatly reduced.

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

  FIG. 15 (ii) is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 when “password input” is selected.

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

  Further, even if the OK button 192 is pressed once on the member registration screen shown in FIG. 15 (i-2), this password input screen is opened. A list of alphabets and symbols is displayed on the password input screen. By operating the cross key 191 shown in FIG. 15A in the list, the cursor 191a is moved, the cursor 191a is moved to the desired alphabet or symbol, and the OK button 192 is pressed once. An alphabet or a symbol combined with the cursor 191a is input. While viewing the display screen of the mobile phone terminal M, the player operates the cross key 191 and the OK button 192 to input the password.

  Further, in the present embodiment, any screen (not limited to the demo screen) is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 except for the period in which the additional display of the menu window 610 or the like is basically prohibited. If a predetermined first operation is performed (for example, the upward key of the cross key 191 and the OK button 192 are simultaneously pressed), the password input screen shown in FIG. 15 (ii-2) is directly called. Alternatively, if a predetermined second operation (for example, pressing the down key of the cross key 191 and the OK button 192 at the same time) is performed, the member registration screen shown in FIG. It may be.

  In the pachinko machine where the password is entered, the encrypted password is decrypted to obtain history information. Here, if the history information cannot be acquired or the model code included in the history information is not supported, it is notified that the password could not be recognized (FIG. 15 (ii-3)). When the predetermined time has elapsed, the menu screen 610 and the customization guide 620 are switched to the demonstration screen. On the other hand, if the history information can be acquired, it is notified that the password has been successfully recognized (see FIG. 15 (ii-4)), and the setting of the original mode is completed. In this embodiment, the original mode cannot be set unless a correct password is input. When the original mode is set, a history including the game result after setting and the like is temporarily stored in the pachinko machine 100. In addition, it is possible to enjoy a game reflecting the history information included in the password. For example, the continuation of the game represented by the history information included in the password can be enjoyed, or a privilege according to the history information is given. When the screen shown in FIG. 15 (ii-4) is displayed for a predetermined time, the screen is switched to the demo screen.

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

  FIG. 16I is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 when “2D code issuance” is selected.

  In FIG. 16 (i-1), “2D code issuance” is selected, and the 2D code issuance screen is opened via the warning screen shown in FIG. )reference). The two-dimensional code C2 generated by the pachinko machine 100 is displayed on the two-dimensional code issuance screen shown in FIG. This two-dimensional code C2 corresponds to an example of the above-described original mode reflected image. The issuance of the two-dimensional code C2 is prepared on the assumption that the player selects the game when the game with the original mode set is finished.

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

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

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, when the two-dimensional code C2 is issued, information such as the result of the current game included in the two-dimensional code C2 is erased from the pachinko machine 100. The warning screen shown in FIG. 16 (i-2) is a screen for warning the player about that.

  When the player photographs the issued two-dimensional code C2 using the camera function of the mobile phone terminal M, the bar code reader function is activated. On the display screen of the mobile phone terminal M shown in FIG. 14, “http: //www.˜/jp” representing the address of the update reception page prepared in the server S is included in the two-dimensional code C2, and the personal identification A URL to which an argument indicating information (ID) or history information is added is displayed. When the player accesses the URL converted by the barcode reader function from the read two-dimensional code C2, the history information stored so far in the server S in association with the personal identification information included in the argument portion is stored. , The history information included in the argument part is updated. The two-dimensional code (original mode reflected image) including personal identification information (ID) and history information is important for the player and cannot be reissued (redisplayed). For this reason, in this embodiment, when the effect lamp 292 of the accessory lamps is turned on, the light is reflected on the transparent plate member 118, and personal identification information (ID) and history information are included. In order to prevent the two-dimensional code C2 from becoming difficult to see, during the two-dimensional code C2 display period, the effect lamp 292 or the like is turned off, the brightness is adjusted, or the number of lighting lamps is reduced. To reduce the amount of light. That is, the effect lamp 292 and the like are operated so that the player can easily see the two-dimensional code C2. Note that the amount of light may be reduced by turning off the effect lamp 292 or the like, adjusting the brightness, or reducing the number of lit lamps after the additional display of the menu window 610 or the like is performed. The two-dimensional code may be a password.

  Here, during the password input shown in FIG. 15 (ii-2) or the two-dimensional code C2 shown in FIG. 16 (i-3), the special symbol variation start condition is satisfied, and the menu window 610 etc. When the additional display needs to be interrupted, the state may be stored and restored at the next additional display of the menu window 610 or the like so that the continuation can be performed. By doing so, it becomes possible to input a password and display the two-dimensional code C2 across multiple variations and big hit games. However, since the original mode ends when the two-dimensional code C2 is displayed, even if the mission achievement condition is satisfied during the display of the two-dimensional code C2, the same two-dimensional code C2 at the next display is displayed. Will be.

  In order to close the two-dimensional code issuance screen shown in FIG. 16 (i-3), the player places the cursor 191a on “End” displayed on the two-dimensional code issuance screen and presses the OK button 192. Then, a warning screen shown in FIG. This warning screen is for confirming whether or not to request the redisplay of the two-dimensional code C2, and when the cursor 191a is moved to "Return" and the OK button 192 is pressed, (i-3) in FIG. ), The cursor 191a is moved to “End” and the OK button 192 is pressed, thereby switching to the demo screen.

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

  FIG. 16 (ii) is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 when “DATA CLEAR” is selected.

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

  FIG. 16 (iii) is a diagram showing a screen displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 when “end” is selected.

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

  FIG. 17A is a diagram showing a table summarizing the missions prepared for the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment. The pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine A, and FIG. 17A also shows the mission of the gaming machine B described with reference to FIG.

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

  In the pachinko machine 100 of this embodiment, when the mission shown in FIG. 17 (a) is achieved in setting the original mode and proceeding with the game, a predetermined original mode point is given for each mission. The original mode point can be used in common on the gaming table A and the gaming table B. That is, the original mode points acquired on the gaming table A can be used as they are on the gaming table B, and the original mode points acquired on the gaming table B can also be used on the gaming table A as they are. FIG. 17 (a) also shows the value of the original mode point predetermined for each mission. The value of the original mode point here is common to the gaming table A and the gaming table B. In other words, the profit (here, the number of points) given by the achievement of the predetermined mission in the gaming machine A is the same as the profit given by the achievement of the predetermined mission in the gaming machine B.

  In addition, the mission conditions in the gaming table A of this embodiment and the missions in the different types of gaming tables B have the same (common) achievement conditions. In addition, there are game tables A and B that have the same degree of difficulty in achieving the same mission, but the game table A has a relatively large jackpot probability but a relatively large maximum number of balls. On the other hand, the game table B is a sweet digital machine with a relatively high jackpot probability but a relatively small maximum number of balls to be played. The achievement difficulty level referred to here is an achievement difficulty level common to a plurality of types of game machines calculated in the design stage in consideration of specifications such as a jackpot probability between a plurality of types of game machines. FIG. 17A also shows the achievement difficulty level. The achievement difficulty level is represented by symbols S, A, B, and C, and means that the mission difficulty level is the same for missions that have the same symbol. The same level includes not only the case where the achievement probabilities are completely the same, but also the case where they are substantially the same (for example, within ± 10%). S in FIG. 17 (a) indicates that it is very difficult to achieve. To achieve this, it is necessary to play 100,000 games as a guide. A indicates that it is difficult to achieve. To achieve this, it is necessary to play 10,000 games as a guide. B represents that the achievement is relatively easy, and 3000 games may be played as a guide to achieve it. C represents that it is very easy to achieve and can be achieved immediately.

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

  The other missions (Nos. 3, 4, 9-18, 20-24) shown in FIG. 17 (a) are achieved if they can be accomplished even once in the game in which the original mode is set.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Furthermore, by setting the maximum number of missions (24 in FIG. 17A) among a plurality of models in common, the status of mission achievements when a password issued on one model is entered on the other model Can be easily updated.

  In addition, in the table shown in FIG. 17A, points given to the player are determined for each mission. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to respond by setting a point conversion rate in advance. For example, mission no. Even if 1 is achieved, mission no. Even if 2 is achieved, 10 points are prepared as common points. 1, the conversion rate is set to 1.0, and 10 points × 1.0 = 10 points are given when the password of the server S is issued. 2, the conversion rate may be set to 0.7, and 10 points × 0.7 = 7 points may be given when the server S issues a password.

  FIG. 17B is a diagram illustrating a mission achievement status table stored in the RAM 408 of the first lucky control unit 400.

  The RAM 408 contains a mission number. 1-No. 24 areas corresponding to 24 are divided, and “0” is stored in a state where the mission is not achieved. When the mission is achieved while the original mode is set, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 stores “1” in the area corresponding to the achieved mission and updates the mission achievement status table. In addition, the ROM 406 of the first sub-control unit 400 stores a value of an original mode point that is predetermined for each mission. The RAM 408 also stores the accumulated value of the original mode point, and the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 causes the original mode corresponding to the accomplished mission every time the mission is achieved with the original mode set. The point value is added to the accumulated value stored in the RAM 408 to update the accumulated value of the original mode point. The history information includes mission achievement information (task achievement information) representing the mission achievement status based on the mission achievement status table and information (point accumulated information) representing the accumulated value of the original mode points. The accumulated value (number of acquired points) of the original mode is a privilege necessary for lifting the custom of the original mode. In the present embodiment, it is not questioned what kind of game table and which mission have been achieved in order to acquire the original mode point, so that the degree of freedom of selection of the game table by the player can be expanded. Also, if a player plays a single game stand for a long time in order to accomplish many missions, he may get bored, but by playing multiple types of game tables multiple times in a short time, There are cases where missions can be achieved one by one, and player boredom can be prevented. Further, in FIG. 17 (a), only the gaming table A and the gaming table B are shown, but the original mode point is similarly given to other types of gaming tables by achieving the mission shown in FIG. As the number of corresponding game tables increases, the player's selectivity of the game table expands.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a table summarizing customizations that can be performed in the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment. In FIG. 1-No. Twenty-four customized contents are written. An operation in which the pachinko machine 100 performs a customized effect corresponds to an example of a specific operation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Each of the above-described customs may be configured to be executable even when no password is input. In particular, the lamp lighting pattern custom can be set by the player at an arbitrary timing, and the lighting pattern, brightness, brightness, etc. of the decorative lamp can be freely changed by the setting.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (i-1) or the like, the OK button 192 shown in FIG. 15A is long with the menu window 610 and the customization guide 620 additionally displayed on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. When pressed, a page related to customization is called.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining customization-related pages prepared in the pachinko machine 100.

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

  The specification change in the original mode is for changing the contents of customization, and this change is performed on the customization page of the server S. However, in the present embodiment, it can also be performed on the pachinko machine 100. However, if a long time is required for the change, the operating rate of the pachinko machine 100 is lowered. Therefore, the specification change in the pachinko machine 100 may be prohibited, and the specification change may be performed only on the customization page of the server S. Further, whether or not customization can be performed in the pachinko machine 100 may be selectable by the above-described original mode selection switch 161. In this embodiment, when the original mode specification change is selected, the customization page shown in FIGS. In the customization page shown in FIG. 18C, three customization systems corresponding to “system” in the table shown in FIG. 18 are shown. When the cursor is moved to the down arrow key 621 and the OK button 192 is pressed, the following three systems are shown. Here, when the cursor is moved to the upward arrow key (not shown) and the OK button 192 is pressed, the previous three systems are displayed. Is displayed. The customized system displayed here is limited to a system that can be set based on the history information stored in the pachinko machine 100. Therefore, the mission No. shown in FIG. When only 21 is achieved, “battle mode custom” is not displayed. Selection of the customizing system is performed by operating the cross key 191 and the OK button 192. In FIG. 10C, “Sound Custom” is selected, and the customization page shown in FIG. In the customization page shown in FIG. 18D, “custom name” in the table shown in FIG. 18 is shown. The custom names displayed here are also limited to those that can be set based on the history information stored in the pachinko machine 100. Therefore, when all the missions shown in FIG. 17A are not achieved, the system voice “bancho” is not displayed. The custom name is also selected by operating the cross key 191 and the OK button 192. The history information includes original mode specification information, that is, information indicating what kind of customization is performed. In FIG. 4D, “system voice“ Princess ”” is selected, and the specification information of the original mode in the history information stored in the pachinko machine 100 is updated to “system voice“ Princess ””. When the cursor is placed on the “return” display and the OK button 192 is pressed, the display returns to the demo screen.

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

  The confirmation of the original mode setting information is for confirming the contents of the history information stored in the pachinko machine 100. When confirmation of original mode setting information is selected on the screen of FIG. 19B, a confirmation content selection page shown in FIG. 19E is opened. In the confirmation content selection page shown in FIG. 5E, the original mode specification, mission achievement status, and personal history information can be selected. The original mode specification is for confirming the content of customization that is currently set (current setting state of image / sound). The mission achievement status refers to No. 1 shown in FIG. This is for confirming which of the 1 to 21 missions is achieved. The personal history information is for confirming the history of games played with the original mode set, and includes items related to mission achievement conditions. For example, the number of acquired balls, the number of consecutive homes, the number of accumulated jackpots, the number of accumulated games, and the like are included. In the case of the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 14, the bonus probability, the number of small roles, and the like are obtained. The confirmation content is also selected by operating the cross key 191 and the OK button 192. In FIG. 8E, “original mode specification” is selected, and a confirmation page shown in FIG. In the confirmation page shown in FIG. 5F, it is displayed that “system voice“ princess ”” is selected in the sound custom. Also, a sample sound of “system sound“ Princess ”” is output from the speaker 120. On the confirmation page, all the currently set customizations are displayed one screen at a time. When the cursor is placed on the down arrow key 621 and the OK button 192 is pressed, the next customization content is displayed. When the cursor is placed on the up arrow key 622 and the OK button 192 is pressed, the customization content displayed previously is displayed. Is displayed. When the cursor is placed on the “return” display and the OK button 192 is pressed, the display returns to the demo screen.

  Next, the original mode control process (step S321) in the main process of the first sub control unit 400 shown in FIG. 9 will be described.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the flow of the original mode control process (step S321).

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, the original mode is set by inputting a password. The RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with an original mode setting flag. When the original mode is set, the original mode setting flag is turned on. First, in step S321b which is the starting step of the original mode control process, it is determined whether or not the original mode setting flag is turned off. If it is turned on, the process proceeds to step S321f. If it is turned off, the process proceeds to step S321c. It is determined whether or not a password has been input (see FIG. 15 (ii)). As described above, the password is encrypted, and here, the encrypted password is decrypted and an attempt is made to acquire individual setting information including personal identification information (ID) and history information. This password corresponds to an example of personal source information. In this embodiment, the state in which the regular password is input to the pachinko machine 100 and the pachinko machine 100 acquires the individual setting information corresponds to the original mode setting state, and the pachinko machine 100 is individually set because the regular password is not input. A state in which information is not acquired corresponds to an original mode non-setting state. If the individual setting information cannot be acquired or does not correspond to the model code included in the history information of the acquired individual setting information, it is not a regular password. If the regular password has not been entered, the original mode control process ends. If the regular password has been entered, the personal setting reflection process is performed (step S321d). In this personal setting reflection process, the individual setting information included in the password is expanded in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400. That is, the individual setting information including the history information is stored so as to be erasable. The operation key unit 190 shown in FIG. 15A corresponds to an example of an operation unit, and an input operation of a regular password using the operation key unit 190 corresponds to an example of a predetermined operation. Further, individual setting information including personal identification information (ID) and history information corresponds to an example of individual information, and the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400 corresponds to an example of an individual information storage unit.

  In step S321e executed subsequent to step S321d, the original mode setting flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to step S321f. In step S321f, it is determined whether or not any of the missions shown in FIG. 17 has been newly achieved. If not, the process proceeds to step S321i. If any of the missions has been newly achieved, step S321f is performed. Mission achievement information update processing is performed (step S321g). In this mission achievement information update process, the mission achievement status table shown in FIG. 17B is updated. That is, the mission achievement information (task achievement information) indicating the achievement status of the mission among the individual setting information (history information) developed in the RAM 408 is updated based on the achievement of the mission. The CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 that executes step S321g corresponds to an example of a task achievement information update unit. The RAM 408 also has a mission achievement notification flag. In step S321h, the mission achievement notification flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S321i.

  In step S321i, it is determined whether or not the mission achievement notification flag is set on. If the mission completion notification flag remains set to off, the process proceeds to step S321m, and if it is set on, whether or not the mission achievement notification is triggered. Is determined (step S321j). The execution trigger of the mission achievement notification is predetermined in the ROM 406, and may be, for example, the moment when the mission is achieved or the end of the big hit game. Further, in the case of the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 14, the mission achievement notification may be executed at a predetermined timing such as at the end of a period when the expected value of a player such as ART is high, or the mission achievement is achieved. When the notification is not executed, the mission achievement notification is executed at an irregular timing, such as executing the mission completion notification based on the above-mentioned menu being called by the player's operation. May be. Moreover, you may perform mission achievement alert | report based on both the predetermined opportunity and an irregular opportunity. If it is not an execution timing of the mission achievement notification, the process proceeds to step S321m, and if it is the execution timing, a mission completion notification effect is set (step S321k). If it is a notification effect using the decorative symbol display device 208, a control command instructing the decorative symbol display device 208 to perform the notification effect is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500, and the notification effect using the speaker 120 is transmitted. If there is, an instruction to perform the notification effect is output to the sound source IC 416 shown in FIG. In addition, when a plurality of missions are achieved, mission achievement notification effects may be performed in the order of time series of achievement, or the priority order of notification effects is determined in advance for each mission, and the notification effects are performed based on the priority order. You may go. Further, the mission achievement notification effect may be canceled by a game progress operation. For example, in the case of the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 14, another effect is started by a bet operation, a start lever ON operation, or the like. Also good. This mode is a mode in which priority is given to the operation related to profit (game operation). In step S321l executed subsequent to step S321k, the mission achievement notification flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S321m.

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

  In step S321n, it is determined whether or not there is a specification change request for the original mode. Here, it is determined whether or not an operation for changing the contents of customization using the operation key unit 190 as described with reference to FIGS. 19C and 19D has been performed. The process proceeds to step S321p. If it is performed, the original mode setting change process is performed (step S321o), and the process proceeds to step S321p. As described above, the history information includes original mode specification information, that is, information indicating what kind of customization is performed. In the original mode setting changing process in step S321o, the original mode specification information in the history information developed in the RAM 408 is updated. This makes it possible to change the appearance rate of a specific image or sound. For example, when the original mode is not set, a relatively low appearance rate is increased when the original mode is set (when the appearance rate of rare effects increases) or when the original mode is not set. There is a case in which an effect with no appearance, that is, an effect with an appearance rate of 0% in the state in which the original mode is not set, can appear by setting the original mode (the appearance rate becomes 1% or more).

  In step S321p, it is determined whether an original mode setting information confirmation request has been received. Here, as described with reference to FIGS. 19 (e) and 19 (f), has the operation for confirming the contents of the history information stored in the pachinko machine 100 (RAM 408) using the operation key unit 190 been performed? If not, the process proceeds to step S321r. If it is performed, the original mode setting information notification process is performed (step S321q), and the process proceeds to step S321r. In the setting information notification process of the original mode in step S321q, a control command for instructing the decorative symbol display device 208 to display information based on the history information developed in the RAM 408 is transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500. Further, as shown in FIG. 19 (f), when outputting the sample sound from the speaker 120, the sound source IC 416 shown in FIG. 5 is instructed to output the sample sound.

  In step S321r, it is determined whether an original mode end condition is satisfied. It is determined whether or not an operation for issuing the two-dimensional code C2 has been performed using the operation key unit 190 as described with reference to FIG. The operation for issuing the two-dimensional code C2 using the operation key unit 190 (the operation shown in FIGS. 16 (i-1) to (i-2)) is performed when canceling (ending) the original mode setting. And corresponds to an example of a specific operation. The two-dimensional code C2 corresponds to an example of a second code image, and when this operation is performed, the original mode end condition is satisfied. The original mode end condition corresponds to an example of a predetermined condition and a second condition. Even if the player does not perform such an end selection operation, the first sub-control unit 400 makes sure that the original mode end condition is satisfied a predetermined amount before the closing time of the game store by the timer management. May be. When the original mode end condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S321v. When the original mode end condition is satisfied, the original mode reflected image generation process is performed (step S321s). In the original mode reflected image generation processing, a two-dimensional code C2 (see FIG. 16 (i-3)) including the history information and the like stored so far stored in the RAM 408 is generated. The two-dimensional code C2 generated here includes personal identification information (ID), the result of the current game, information indicating the mission achievement status, information indicating the accumulated value of the original mode points, and an update reception page prepared in the server S. URL is included. The two-dimensional code C2 generated here corresponds to an example of a code image, and the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 that executes Step S321s corresponds to an example of a code image generation unit. Note that the password is not limited to a two-dimensional code, and may be, for example, a password made up of a series of numbers and symbols, and the personal setting information including history information is reflected by inputting the password as it is to the gaming machine at the next game. You may comprise as follows.

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

  Next, server control processing executed by the server S shown in FIG. 14 will be described.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing the flow of server control processing.

  The server S illustrated in FIG. 14 corresponds to an example of an external storage device. This server S first determines whether or not a predetermined URL (here, the URL of the update acceptance page) has been accessed (step S801). The URL here is a URL included in the two-dimensional code issued by the game machine, and the argument part added to the URL includes personal identification information (ID) and individual setting information. . The server S performs member verification (personal identification) based on whether or not personal identification information (ID) included in the argument portion is stored. Alternatively, a password may be displayed on the game stand side at the end of the game, and an individual may be specified based on the input of the password on the network. In addition, in order to prevent multiple use of the same two-dimensional code, an individual identification number unique to a mobile phone terminal, an IP address unique to a personal computer, etc., which has been accessed are calculated on the server side, and the individual identification number and IP address determined You may make it regulate other than access. If there is no access, the process proceeds to step S803. If there is access, the stored individual setting information (history information) is changed to the individual setting information (history information) included in the argument part added to the accessed URL. Based on the update (step S802), the process proceeds to step S803. The individual setting information (history information) included in the argument part added to the accessed URL includes information such as the number of games in the game, the mission achievement status, and the cumulative value of the original mode points. .

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

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

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

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

  Further, on the gaming machine side such as the pachinko machine 100, it is impossible to change the contents of customization using the operation key unit 190 as described with reference to FIGS. 19C and 19D. In order to reduce information input to a gaming machine such as 100, the password generated on the server S may not include information indicating the mission achievement status. A game machine such as the pachinko machine 100 includes information indicating the mission achievement status in the current game in the argument part added to the URL included in the two-dimensional code every time. In step S802 described above, the server S acquires information indicating the mission achievement status in step S802, and corresponds to the information indicating the mission achievement status newly acquired this time and the personal identification information (ID). Then, a difference from the information indicating the mission achievement status that has been stored so far is taken, and the achievement mission in this game is detected.

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

  FIG. 22 is a timing chart showing an example in which the lighting state of the accessory lamp is changed during the code display state in which the decorative symbol display device 208 displays the two-dimensional code C2 that is the original mode reflected image.

  In the timing chart shown in FIG. 22, time elapses from the left to the right in the figure. In FIG. 22, display (ON) and non-display (OFF) of the original mode reflected image, that is, the two-dimensional code C2 including personal identification information (ID) and history information are shown at the top. Second, lighting (ON) and extinguishing (OFF) of the effect lamp 292 which is one of the accessory lamps are shown. The period of the lighting (ON) state indicates a period during which the effect lamp 292 is lit. Third, the duty ratio of the effect lamp 292 is shown. The duty ratio is represented by 0 to 100%, and the vertical axis represents the duty ratio. Fourth, the brightness of the effect lamp 292 is shown. The luminance is adjusted by the duty ratio, and the hatched area of the fourth timing chart represents the luminance. That is, the effect lamp 292 is brighter as the area per unit time is larger, and darker as the area is smaller. At the bottom, the lamp table number to be used (see FIG. 10 (9)) is shown. What has been described above is the same in the timing charts shown below.

  In the code non-display state in which the two-dimensional code C2 is not displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 and the demo screen is displayed, the lamp table number No. 1 is set in the RAM 408, the lighting data is read from the demonstration lamp list 18, and the luminance data is read from the demonstration duty list 23.

  When the two-dimensional code C2 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208, the lamp table number No. When 39 is set in the RAM 408 and the two-dimensional code C2 is being displayed, the lighting data is read from the lamp list 19 for the original mode and the luminance data is read from the duty list 24 for the original mode.

  Eventually, based on the end of the display of the two-dimensional code C2 on the decorative symbol display device 208, the decorative symbol display device 208 returns to the demo screen, and the lamp table number No. 1 is reset in the RAM 408, the lighting data is read again from the demonstration lamp list 18, and the luminance data is read again from the duty list 23 for demonstration. Note that the reading from the demonstration lamp list 18 and the duty list 23 is temporarily interrupted based on the start of display of the two-dimensional code C2, and the interrupted reading is based on the end of display of the two-dimensional code C2. May be resumed.

  In this example, during the demonstration screen display, that is, the non-display period (code non-display state period) of the two-dimensional code C2 including personal identification information (ID) and history information, and the display period of the two-dimensional code C2 In (code display state period), the lighting period and luminance of the effect lamp 292 are less in the display period of the two-dimensional code C2. That is, in the second timing chart from the top representing the lighting time of the effect lamp 292, the area of the hatched portion per unit time is small, and the bottom timing chart representing the brightness of the effect lamp 292 is also hatched per unit time. The area of the part is small.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the lighting mode and brightness of the effect lamp 292 (hereinafter, referred to as a predetermined operation of the effect lamp 292) in a state where the decorative symbol display device 208 performs additional display of the menu window 610. ) And the operation of the effect lamp 292 in a state where the decorative symbol display device 208 displays the two-dimensional code C1 for password acquisition. On the other hand, the predetermined operation of the effect lamp 292 and the operation of the effect lamp 292 in a state where the decorative symbol display device 208 displays the two-dimensional code C2 including individual information such as personal identification information (ID) are: The player is differentiated so that the two-dimensional code C2 is easily visible, and in the state where the two-dimensional code C2 is displayed, the operation of the effect lamp 292 is changed to an operation in which the lighting time is shortened or the luminance is lowered. To do. As a result, in the present embodiment, in the state where the two-dimensional code C1 is displayed, the degree of illumination of the effect lamp 292 on the transparent plate member 118 may be strong, but the two-dimensional code C2 is displayed. In such a state, the reflection level is weakened. Thus, in the present embodiment, the player's visual aspect of the image of the two-dimensional code is changed according to the information represented by the two-dimensional code. In other words, when a less important image (an image representing a member registration URL for password acquisition, an image representing a standby image present URL of a mobile phone terminal, etc.) is displayed, the lighting mode and brightness of the light source If the display of important images (such as images containing player-specific information) is not performed, the lighting mode and brightness are not switched as in the case of non-displaying the image. By switching between (including 0 seconds) and luminance reduction (0%), the player's identification rate for important images may be improved.

  In addition, by causing a specific light emission operation to be performed only by the accessory lamp arranged inside the effect device 206 called the center character, light emitting means (for example, the panel illumination lamp 291) arranged outside the effect device 206 is performed. Since it is not necessary to change the lighting mode and brightness of the decorative lamps such as the frame lamp 122 and the like, it is possible to suppress an increase in the processing load of the first sub-control unit 400 and to destroy the production atmosphere more than necessary. There may be no.

  In addition, since both the decorative symbol display device 208 and the accessory lamp are arranged in the effect device 206, when the user tries to visually recognize the two-dimensional code C2 displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208, the accessory lamp also enters the eyes. Therefore, it is easy to reduce the identification rate of the two-dimensional code C2, so that it is effective to perform a specific light emitting operation (shortening the lighting time or lowering the brightness) for the accessory lamp arranged in the rendering device 206. Is.

  Furthermore, by reducing the luminance of the light emitted from the effect lamp 292, the reflection of the light on the transparent plate member 118 can be suppressed, and the player's identification rate of the two-dimensional code C2 increases. . Thereby, it becomes possible to read the two-dimensional code C2 at a timing desired by the player, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's willingness to play due to the time taken to read the two-dimensional code C2. There is.

  In addition, it is clear from the outside that the two-dimensional code C2 is being displayed, and even when the player leaves the seat while the two-dimensional code C2 is displayed, the store clerk can easily notice and the amount of light has decreased. In some cases, it is possible to prevent the unnecessary lengthening of the image.

  Further, in the case where the effect lamp 292 is composed of a light source capable of emitting a plurality of colors (for example, a full color LED), when an important image is displayed, the light is continuously emitted only with a specific color. It may be done. As the specific color, even if the reflection on the transparent plate member 118 occurs, a low-lightness color such as blue or green which is difficult to reduce the identification rate of the two-dimensional code can be given. When the reflection is generated on the transparent plate member 118, a color having a high brightness such as red or yellow, which tends to reduce the identification rate of the two-dimensional code, may be restricted during the display of the two-dimensional code.

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

  FIG. 23 is a timing chart showing an example in which only the luminance is lowered while the lighting state of the accessory lamp is kept while the two-dimensional code C2 that is the original mode reflected image is being displayed (in the code display state).

  Also in this example, when the two-dimensional code C2 is not displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 and the demonstration screen is displayed, the lamp table number No. 1 is set in the RAM 408, the lighting data is read from the demonstration lamp list 18, and the luminance data is read from the demonstration duty list 23. Subsequently, even if the two-dimensional code C2 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208, in this example, reading from the demonstration lamp list 18 and the duty list 23 is performed, and even while the two-dimensional code C2 is being displayed, the demonstration is performed. Continue reading from the list. Eventually, when the display of the two-dimensional code C2 is completed and the display returns to the demonstration screen, reading from the demonstration list is continued.

  In this example, during the demonstration screen display, that is, the non-display period of the two-dimensional code C2 including personal identification information (ID) and history information, and the display period of the two-dimensional code C2, the effect lamp 292 There is no change in the lighting mode. That is, lighting data is read from the demonstration lamp list 18 and luminance data is read from the demonstration duty list 23 even during the display period of the two-dimensional code C2. However, during the display period of the two-dimensional code C2, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 reduces the value represented by the duty information in the luminance data read from the demo duty list 23 (here, The driving signal is output to the effect lamp 292. As a result, the brightness of the effect lamp 292 is lower during the display period of the two-dimensional code C2 than during the non-display period of the two-dimensional code C2. In this example, the processing added by the CPU 404 for resetting the lamp table is reduced.

  In the examples shown in FIG. 22 and FIG. 23, the lighting mode and brightness of the effect lamp 292, which is one of the accessory lamps, are described. ) May have the same lighting mode and brightness as the effect lamp 292. Further, the panel illumination lamp 291 may have the same lighting mode and brightness as the effect lamp 292. Further, a decorative lamp such as the frame lamp 122 may have the same lighting mode and brightness as the effect lamp 292.

  FIG. 24 is a timing chart showing an example in which the accessory lamp is kept off while the two-dimensional code C2 that is the original mode reflected image is being displayed (in the code display state).

  In this example as well, as in the example shown in FIG. 23, the lamp table is not reset during the display of the two-dimensional code C2, and the demonstration lamp table is displayed during the demonstration screen display, during the display of the two-dimensional code C2, and Keep setting while demo screen is redisplayed. Accordingly, during the display period of the two-dimensional code C2, the lighting data is read from the demonstration lamp list 18 and the luminance data is read from the demonstration duty list 23. However, in this example, during the display period of the two-dimensional code C2, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 uses the lighting information in the lighting data read from the demonstration lamp list 18 as it is, and uses the demonstration duty. The value represented by the duty information in the luminance data read from the list 23 is changed to “0”, and a drive signal is output to the effect lamp 292. As a result, the effect lamp 292 continues to be turned off during the display period of the two-dimensional code C2, and the light amount of the effect lamp 292 is lower than during the non-display period of the two-dimensional code C2.

  During the display period of the two-dimensional code C2, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 uses the duty information in the luminance data read from the demonstration duty list 23 as it is and reads it from the demonstration lamp list 18. The value represented by the lighting information in the lighting data may be changed to “0” and the drive signal may be output to the effect lamp 292.

  Further, the decoration lamp such as the frame lamp 122 may be turned on or off during the display period of the two-dimensional code C2. That is, the decorative lamp such as the frame lamp 122 may be different in lighting mode and brightness from the accessory lamp such as the effect lamp 292.

  In addition, when a device having a two-dimensional code reading function is used, reading can be performed in a very short time unless the identification rate is lowered. There is no need to always perform the display of the code, and it is sufficient that a time during which the two-dimensional code can be read by the device is secured. In view of recent readers, if the preparation for reading is notified in advance, there is a high possibility that reading is sufficiently possible if the luminance is reduced or turned off for about 1 second.

  In this way, while the two-dimensional code C2 is being displayed (in the code display state), it is possible to reliably suppress the occurrence of light reflection of the accessory lamp by keeping the accessory lamp kept off. In some cases, the identification rate of the player of the dimension code C2 can be increased.

  In the embodiment described above and its modification, the specific light emitting means such as the effect lamp 292 performs a specific light emitting operation (reducing the lighting time including 0 seconds or / and reducing the luminance including 0%). The player's identification rate of the code image (here, the two-dimensional code C2) displayed on the display device (here, the decorative symbol display device 208) changes in the degree of reflection on the transparent plate member 118 due to illumination from the light emitting means. Can be changed.

  Here, a technique is known in which the illuminance around the gaming table, that is, the illuminance of light directly illuminated by the player is detected, and the luminance of the light emitting means in the gaming table is adjusted based on the detection result. . In this technology, the lighting mode and brightness of the light emitting means are changed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. However, in the embodiment and the modification examples described so far, the light directly illuminated by the player is not a problem. However, there is a problem of reflection on the transparent plate member 118. In other words, since the glass unit 700 and the decorative symbol display device 208 are arranged apart from each other, reflection is likely to occur due to illumination inside the glass unit 700. Note that, for example, if the light-emitting means that emits light at a position invisible to the player is reflected, the lighting time and the brightness are adjusted. In addition, since the trigger for displaying the two-dimensional code C2 is predetermined, in the present embodiment and its modifications, it is only necessary to store the lighting mode and brightness according to the trigger, and the processing load is reduced. There is nothing to increase.

  It should be noted that the effect movable object (for example, the 7-segment display movable object 211 and the shutter member 246) operates in accordance with the display of the two-dimensional code C2, and the superposition state with the two-dimensional code C2 is changed to change the two-dimensional code C2. It is also possible to further improve the player identification rate.

  Furthermore, a light source that reduces the two-dimensional code identification rate (a light source reflected on the transparent plate member 118 at the time of lighting) may be shielded by the operation of the effect moving object. In this case, the effect movable object may be shielded by moving between the light source where the light source moves into the transparent plate member 118 and the light source.

  Further, the glass unit 700 is provided with a light-emitting glass that can be visually recognized by turning on the light-emitting means, and the light-emitting glass overlaps the code image displayed on the decorative design display device 208, thereby reducing the identification rate of the code image. The present invention can also be applied to such cases.

  Further, during the so-called latent probability change, the player may be prevented from leaving the seat and the disadvantage may be suppressed by turning on the light emitting means in such a lighting manner as to generate a reflection.

  Further, the phenomenon that the light from the light emitting means is reflected on the transparent plate member 118 and the image displayed on the decorative design display device 208 becomes less visible is more likely to occur in the light emitting means closer to the decorative design display device 208, and the frame lamp 122. The panel illumination lamp 291 is more likely to be generated than the decorative lamp such as, and the accessory lamp is more likely to be generated than the panel illumination lamp 291.

  Further, among the light emitting means, the lighting mode and the luminance switching control may be performed only for a specific light emitting means (for example, a dazzling light emitting means) that particularly affects the occurrence of reflection. As the specific light emitting means here, specifically, the light intensity at the time of lighting is relatively high compared to other light emitting means, and when the lottery result is a big hit, the ratio of being lighted is high or it is always lighted. Light emitting means including a notification lamp and the like, and light emitting means for illuminating strong light (for example, light exceeding 2000 [mcd]) when simply turned on are mentioned.

  In addition, the lighting mode and the luminance switching based on the lottery result are preferentially performed rather than the lighting mode and the luminance switching by displaying a predetermined image. That is, switching of the lighting mode and the luminance based on the display of the predetermined image is effective only in the period in which the light emitting unit emits light with the lighting mode and the luminance not based on the lottery result.

  FIG. 25 is a view showing a modification of the game board shown in FIG.

  The game board 200 shown in FIG. 25 is provided with two special figure start ports, but only one special figure display device 215 is provided. The first special figure start port 230 and the second special figure start port are provided. When a game ball wins in the mouth 223, a special figure related lottery process is performed in the order of winning, and a special symbol stop symbol representing a special figure determination result in the special figure related lottery process is displayed on the special figure display device 215. . The special figure hold lamp 217 is a lamp for indicating the number of special figure variable games that are held. In this modification, it is possible to hold a special figure variable game up to a predetermined number (for example, four). Yes.

  Further, in the game board 200 shown in FIG. 25, the shutter member 246 shown in FIG. 3 is omitted.

  Further, in the game board 200 shown in FIG. 25, an image display having a display surface 2930 for displaying a predetermined image in place of the effect lamp 292 at the position where the effect lamp 292 is arranged in the game board 200 shown in FIG. A device 293 is arranged. In other words, the rendering device 206 called a center accessory includes an image display device 293 in addition to the decorative symbol display device 208. A two-dimensional code C2 including personal identification information (ID) and history information is displayed on the display surface 2930 of the image display device 293. The display surface 2930 represents other predetermined information. A notification image, an effect image, and the like are also displayed. An image display device 293 illustrated in FIG. 25 is a liquid crystal display device and is a display device that emits light, but instead of the liquid crystal display device, a dot matrix display device, a 7-segment display device, a plasma display, and organic electroluminescence (EL) You may employ | adopt the drum-type display apparatus provided with the display and the backlight (light emission means).

  In addition, a partition 294 is provided between the decorative symbol display device 208 and the image display device 293 in the game board 200 shown in FIG. That is, the rendering device 206 called a center accessory also has a partition wall 294.

  FIG. 26 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine provided with the game board 200 shown in FIG. 25, taken along line AA shown in FIG. In FIG. 26, the lower side of the figure is the front side (the player side, and the upper side is the rear side. In FIG. 26, the standing wall 2061 of the effect device 206, the first special figure starting port 230, the game A nail 238 is also shown, and a partition wall 294 provided between the decorative symbol display device 208 and the image display device 293 is also shown, as shown in FIG. And has a portion provided between a position in the front-rear direction where the transparent plate member 118 is provided and a position in the front-rear direction where the display surface 2080 of the decorative symbol display device 208 is disposed.

  The pachinko machine equipped with the game board 200 shown in FIG. 25 also includes a double-structured transparent plate member 118 arranged at a predetermined interval in the front-rear direction from the board surface of the game board 200. The decorative symbol display device 208, the 7-segment display device 2111, and the image display device 293 are behind the transparent plate member 118 (more specifically, the transparent back plate 1182) and the transparent plate member 118 (more specifically, Is disposed at a position separated from the transparent back plate 1182). The decorative symbol display device 208, the 7-segment display device 2111, the image display device 293, and the like are prevented from being damaged by the transparent plate member 118.

  The display surface 2080 of the decorative symbol display device 208 is parallel to the transparent plate member 118, but the display surface 2930 of the image display device 293 is non-parallel to the transparent plate member 118. That is, a perpendicular line indicated by a one-dot chain line with respect to the transparent back plate 1182 intersects the display surface 2080 of the decorative symbol display device 208 perpendicularly, but the display surface 2930 of the image display device 293 is at an angle shifted by an angle θ with respect to the vertical. Intersect. In other words, the display surface 2930 of the image display device 293 is provided obliquely so as to face the player sitting in front of the decorative symbol display device 208. For this reason, a player sitting in front of the decorative symbol display device 208 can easily see the display surface 2930 of the image display device 293, but the projection area (transparent plate member) of the display surface 2930 of the image display device 293 is forwarded. 118) (projection area to 118) 293S partially overlaps the projection area 208S (projection area to the front side) onto the transparent plate member 118 of the display surface 2080 of the decorative symbol display device 208. In particular, both the display surface 2080 of the decorative symbol display device 208 and the display surface 2930 of the image display device 293 emit light, and light emitted from the display surfaces 2080 and 2930 travels in all directions. Spread. Therefore, the image displayed on the display surface 2930 of the image display device 293 is reflected in the region (projection region 208S) where the image displayed on the display surface 2080 of the decorative symbol display device 208 is reflected on the transparent plate member 118. The phenomenon that comes out occurs. In particular, this phenomenon is more likely to occur as the transparent plate member 118 and the display surface 2930 of the image display device 293 are separated from each other. That is, the area where both images overlap is enlarged. However, in this modification, the above phenomenon is prevented by the partition 294 provided between the decorative symbol display device 208 and the image display device 293. This prevents the image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 from overlapping the two-dimensional code C2 displayed on the image display device 293, thereby preventing the identification rate of the two-dimensional code C2 from being lowered. In some cases, the player's identification rate of the image displayed on the display surface 2930 of the display device 293 can be improved. In addition, since the image display device 293 is arranged beside the partition wall 294, there is no possibility of guiding the line of sight of the player who is paying attention to the display of the image display device 293. 293 may be noticed. Note that a player sitting in front of the decorative symbol display device 208 can firmly see the display surface 2930 of the image display device 293 by moving his face only slightly to the right.

  Also in this modified example, while the two-dimensional code C2 is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 or the image display device 293, an accessory lamp such as a 7-segment display device 2111 or a panel illumination lamp 291 and / or The decorative lamp such as the frame lamp 122 reduces the luminance, reduces the number of lamps to be turned on to reduce the light amount, and continues to turn off the lights to make it easier for the player to read the two-dimensional code C2.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 may be a drum type display device provided with a backlight (light emitting means). Even in the case of a drum type display device, the light illuminated from the backlight is projected onto the transparent plate member 118 in the same manner as in the above-described example, whereby the display image identification rate of the image display device 293 disposed with the partition wall interposed therebetween. It is because there is a possibility of lowering.

  FIG. 27 is a front view of a pachinko machine in which the image display device 293 shown in FIG. 25 is provided at another position.

  In the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 27, the image display device 293 is not provided behind the opening 116 provided in the front frame door 106 (the rear side), and the image display device 293 is positioned away from the opening 116. Is provided. The display surface 2930 of the image display device 293 shown in FIG. 27 is covered from the front side with a protective plate 295 having transparency. In other words, the protective plate 295 is disposed with a space in the front-rear direction (perpendicular to the paper surface in FIG. 27) from the display surface 2930.

  In the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 27, an accessory lamp such as a decorative symbol display device 208, a 7-segment display device 2111, etc., not shown in FIG. Light from the panel illumination lamp 291 (light emitted from the back side of the opening 116) is blocked by the opening edge 1160 that defines the opening 116, and reflection of light emitted from the back side of the opening 116 is reflected. In many cases, the image displayed on the display surface 2930 of the image display device 293 can be easily recognized and identified, which is difficult to occur on the protective plate 295.

  Further, by providing the display surface 2930 of the image display device 293 on the front side (player side) with respect to the transparent plate member 118 provided in the opening 116, the image displayed on the display surface 2930 can be more easily obtained. It can be recognized or identified.

  As described above, the example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine (bullet ball game machine) has been described in detail. It can also be applied to a gaming machine (slot machine).

  FIG. 28 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 14 as viewed from the front side (player side).

  The slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 28 is different in game format from the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. The slot machine 900 is an example of a slot machine to which the present invention can be applied, and includes a main body 901 and a front door 902 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 901 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 901. Inside the center of the main body 901 (not shown in FIG. 28), three reels (left reel 910, middle reel 911, right reel 912) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored. It is configured to rotate inside. These reels 910 to 912 are rotationally driven by a driving means such as a stepping motor.

  In the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 28, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 910 to 912 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame material. . When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 910 to 912 are generally displayed three in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 913 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 910 to 912, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 910 to 912 functions as a display unit that displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display means. In the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 28, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 900. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  On the back surface of each of the reels 910 to 912, a backlight (not shown in FIG. 28) for illuminating each symbol displayed on the symbol display window 913 is disposed. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 900, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 910 to 912. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of this sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 910 to 912 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line. The surfaces of the reels 910 to 912 are prevented from being damaged by a protective plate having transparency not shown here. A slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 28 includes a drum-type symbol display device having reels 910 to 912 and a backlight.

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

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

  The bet buttons 930 to 932 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 900. In the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 28, every time the bet button 930 is pressed, a maximum of three cards are inserted. When the bet button 931 is pressed, two cards are inserted and when the bet button 932 is pressed. Three cards are inserted. Hereinafter, the bet button 932 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. Note that the game medal insertion lamp 929 lights up a number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a specified number of medals are inserted, a game start is informed that a game start operation is possible. The lamp 921 is turned on.

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

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

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

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

  In the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 28, the same operation key unit 990 as that shown in FIG. 15A is provided between the MAX bet button 932 and the medal slot 934. The operation key unit 990 also has a cross key, an OK button, and a cancel button.

  The sound hole 960 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 900 to the outside. Side lamps 944 provided at the left and right portions of the front door 902 are decorative lamps for exciting games. The side lamp 944 corresponds to an example of a light emitting unit. An effect device 980 is disposed above the front door 902. The effect device 980 includes a door (shutter) member 963 including two right doors 963a and 963b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 957 (illustrated) disposed on the back side of the door member 963. When the two right doors 963a and 963b are opened in the horizontal direction in front of the liquid crystal display device 957, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 957 (not shown) is displayed in front of the slot machine 900 (player). Side). The liquid crystal display device 957 displays a two-dimensional code C2 including personal identification information (ID) and history information, a notification image representing other predetermined information, a production image, and the like. Corresponds to an example of a display device or an image display device. In addition, even if it is not a liquid crystal display device, it should just be comprised so that various effect images and various game information can be displayed, for example, it consists of a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display, or a projector and a screen. A display device or the like may be used. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 28, the display screen is a rectangular flat surface, but may be a square flat surface. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. Furthermore, the display screen may have a curved surface.

  In the above description, “when the symbol derived after the symbol change display based on the establishment of the predetermined condition is a specific symbol, the normal control state (for example, the lost gaming state) is more advantageous than the normal control state. In a game machine that shifts the control state to a high special control state (for example, a hit control state), predetermined information is encoded, and a code image (for example, two-dimensional code C1, C2) including the encoded information is generated. Code image generation means (for example, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 that executes step S321s), and a display device (for example, a decorative symbol display device) that displays the code image toward the front side (for example, the player side) 208), a light emitting means (for example, an effect lamp 292) for performing a predetermined effect by light, and a control means (for example, controlling the display device and controlling the light emitting means) For example, a combination of the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500) and a protective plate having transparency (for example, the transparent plate member 118) for preventing damage to the display surface of the display device. And the display device (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208) and the light emitting means (for example, the effect lamp 292) are arranged behind the protective plate and at a position spaced apart from the protective plate. Then, the control means (for example, a combination of the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500) sends the code to the display device based on establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, an original mode end condition). An image (for example, two-dimensional code C2) is displayed, and a specific lighting or extinguishing operation (for example, shortening the lighting time or / or turning on the light emitting means in the code display state in which the display device displays the code image). Amusement machine, characterized in that to perform fine luminance reduction). Is explained.

  The specific lighting or extinguishing operation here includes a blinking operation.

  The display device may display the code image with a predetermined luminance.

  The light emitting means may use a predetermined area including an area where the display surface of the display device is arranged as an irradiation area.

  The display device may display the code image with a brightness brighter than the brightness of the light emitting means.

  Further, in the description so far, “a game area where a game ball can roll (for example, the game area 124) and a standing wall (for example, a standing wall 2061) that prevents entry of the game ball from the game area” A center accessory (for example, the production device 206), and the center accessory (for example, the production device 206) is provided in the area surrounded by the standing wall. 208) and the light emitting means (for example, effect lamp 292). Is also explained.

  Further, in the description so far, “the control means (for example, the combination of the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500) is the display device (for example, The decorative design display device 208) performs a lighting operation (for example, the lighting operation shown in FIG. 23) in which the amount of light is reduced as compared with a code non-display state in which the code image (for example, the two-dimensional code C2) is not displayed. (E.g., an effect lamp 292). Is also explained.

  The lighting operation here includes a blinking operation. In addition to the lighting operation with reduced brightness, the lighting operation with reduced light amount includes the lighting operation with the light amount as a whole reduced by reducing the ratio of the light source to be turned on in the light emitting means having a plurality of light sources. It is.

  The control means may adjust the brightness of the light emitting means.

  Further, in the above description, “the control means (for example, the combination of the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500) is turned off to continue the light-off state as the specific light-on or light-off operation. A game table characterized by causing the light emitting means (for example, the effect lamp 292) to perform an operation (for example, the extinguishing operation shown in FIG. 24). Is also explained.

  Further, in the description so far, “the control means (for example, the combination of the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500) is the display device (for example, The decorative design display device 208) causes the light emitting means (for example, the effect lamp 292) to perform the same operation as the predetermined operation in the code non-display state in which the code image (for example, the two-dimensional code C1) is not displayed. A characteristic game stand. Is also explained.

  Here, the code image may include profit information related to the player's profit or may not include the profit information. In the case of including profit information related to a player's profit, it may further include a ball profit information related to a ball profit (game medium payout profit), or may not include a ball profit information. There may be. That is, the code image may or may not include information related to increase / decrease in game media (profit) (for example, information that makes it easier for a person who knows to get a lottery profit).

  In addition, the above aspect may be applied when the code image does not include the profit information, or includes the profit information, or does not include the pitching profit information.

  Further, “the control unit is configured to perform the predetermined lighting in the code non-display state in which the display device does not display the code image as the specific lighting or extinguishing operation based on the display device displaying the specific code image. A game table characterized by causing the light emitting means to perform the same operation as the operation. Is also explained. The specific code image here may be, for example, a code image that does not include profit information related to the player's profit.

  Further, in the above description, “individual information storage means (for example, the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400) for storing predetermined individual information (for example, individual setting information) and the individual information storage means are stored. Individual information updating means (for example, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 that executes step S321g and step S321m) that updates the individual information that is established based on the establishment of a specific condition that is established according to the progress of the game. The code image generation means (for example, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 that executes step S321s) is a first code image (for example, two-dimensional) that does not include the individual information stored in the individual information storage means. Code C1) and a second code image (for example, two-dimensional code C2) including the individual information, and the control means (for example, The combination of the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 establishes the first condition (for example, an operation for issuing the two-dimensional code C1 using the operation key unit 190 (FIG. 15 (i -1) to (i-2) are performed), the first code image is displayed on the display device (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208). As the specific lighting or extinguishing operation in the first code display state in which the first code image is displayed, the display device is the same as the predetermined operation in the code non-display state in which the first code image is not displayed. The light emitting means (for example, the effect lamp 292) performs the above-described operation, the second code image is displayed on the display device based on the establishment of the second condition (for example, the original mode end condition), and the A display device is connected to the second connector. Causing the light-emitting means to perform an operation that allows the player to visually recognize the second code image more easily than the predetermined operation as the specific lighting or extinguishing operation in the second code display state in which a second image is displayed. A game table that features Is also explained.

  The operation that allows the player to visually recognize the first code image than the predetermined operation described here may be, for example, a lighting operation in which the amount of light is reduced as compared with the code non-display state, It may be a turn-off operation that continues.

  Furthermore, in the explanation so far, “when the symbol derived after the symbol variation display based on the establishment of the predetermined condition is a specific symbol, the normal control state (for example, the lost game state) is changed from the normal control state to the normal control state. In a gaming machine that shifts the control state to a special control state with a high degree of advantage (for example, a hit control state), a symbol display device (for example, a decoration) that displays the symbol variation display toward the front side (for example, the player side) The symbol display device 208 and the reels 910 to 912), an image display device (for example, the image display device 293) having a display surface for displaying a predetermined image (for example, the two-dimensional code C2 and the effect image), and the symbol display device. A protective plate having transparency (for example, a transparent plate member 118) for preventing damage to the display portion of the display unit, and the symbol display device (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208 or the reel). 10 to 912) and the image display device (for example, the image display device 293) are arranged on the rear side of the protection plate and at a position separated from the protection plate, and the image display device (for example, the image display device 293). The image display device 293) has a projected area (for example, 293S shown in FIG. 26) on the front side of the display surface (for example, the display surface 2930), and the symbol display device (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208). , Which overlaps the projection area on the protection plate (for example, 208S shown in FIG. 26), and blocks the projection of the display surface to the front side between the image display device and the symbol display device. A game table comprising a partition wall (for example, a partition wall 294). Is also explained.

  Here, the protective plate may also serve to prevent damage to the display surface of the image display device.

  The symbol display device may display a code image including information obtained by encoding predetermined information, or may display an effect image.

  The partition may be provided between a position in the front-rear direction where the protection plate is provided and a position in the front-rear direction where the display surface of the symbol display device is disposed.

In the above description,
“Image display means [for example, decorative symbol display device 208];
A plurality of light emitting means [for example, effect lamp 292, frame lamp 122];
A game machine equipped with
The image display means is a means disposed behind the protection means [for example, the transparent plate member 118],
At least one of the plurality of light emitting means is a first light emitting means [for example, an effect lamp 292],
At least one of the plurality of light emitting means is a second light emitting means [for example, a frame lamp 122],
The first light emitting means is means disposed behind the protection means,
The second light emitting means is a means arranged on the front side of the protection means,
The protection means is permeable,
The image display means is a display means capable of displaying a plurality of code images,
At least one of the plurality of code images is a first code image [for example, a two-dimensional code C1: a code image not including individual information]
At least one of the plurality of code images is a second code image [for example, a two-dimensional code C2: a code image including individual information]
The image display means is means capable of displaying at least a plurality of images,
At least one of the plurality of images is a first image;
At least one of the plurality of images is a second image;
At least one of the plurality of images is a third image;
The first image is an image including the first code image [for example, an image shown in FIG. 15 (i-2)],
The second image is an image [for example, an image shown in FIG. 16 (i-3)] including the second code image.
The third image is an image [for example, a demo image] that does not include any of the code images of the plurality of code images.
The first light emitting means is means capable of executing at least a plurality of aspects,
At least one of the plurality of aspects is a first aspect [for example, an aspect based on the lamp list 18 for demonstration and the duty list 23]
At least one of the plurality of modes is a second mode [for example, a mode for shortening the lighting time or / and a luminance level: for example, a mode based on the lamp list 19 and the duty list 24]
The second mode is configured to be performed by the first light emitting unit in a state where the second image is displayed on the image display unit [for example, using the lamp table 39 shown in FIG. Example],
The first mode is configured to be performed by the first light emitting unit while the third image is displayed on the image display unit [for example, using the lamp table 01 shown in FIG. Example],
The first mode is configured to be performed by the first light emitting unit in a state where the first image is displayed on the image display unit [for example, using the lamp table 01 shown in FIG. Example],
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Explained.

Also,
When the image displayed on the image display unit is switched from the third image to the second image, the mode of the light emitting unit is switched from the first mode to the second mode [for example, Example shown in FIG.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

Also,
“The code in the code image is a QR code (registered trademark).
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

Also,
“A game area in which a game ball can roll [for example, a game area 124];
A center character provided in the game area [eg, a production device 206];
With
The center accessory is an accessory having an upright wall [for example, an upright wall 2061] for preventing the game ball from entering from the game area.
The center accessory is an accessory having the image display means in an area surrounded by the standing wall,
The center accessory is an accessory having the first light emitting means in a region surrounded by the standing wall.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

Also,
The second mode is a lighting mode [for example, a lighting mode using the lamp table 39 shown in FIG. 22] in which the amount of light is reduced compared to the first mode.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

Also,
“The second mode is a light-off mode [for example, a light-off mode shown in FIG.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

Also,
“Storage means [for example, the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400] for storing the first information [for example, personal identification information (ID)];
Update means capable of updating the first information stored in the storage means [for example, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 that executes Step S321g and Step S321m];
With
The first code image is an image not reflecting the first information stored in the storage means,
The second code image is an image reflecting the first information stored in the storage means.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

Also,
“The game machine is a pachinko machine [for example, the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 or FIG.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

Also,
“The gaming machine is a slot machine [for example, the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 14 or FIG. 28].
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

In the above description,
“Image display means [for example, decorative symbol display device 208];
A plurality of types of light emitting means [for example, effect lamp 292, 7 segment display device 2111, accessory lamp, frame lamp 122, panel illumination lamp 291 and the like];
A game machine equipped with
The image display means is a means disposed behind the protection means [for example, the transparent plate member 118],
At least one of the plurality of types of light emitting means is a first light emitting means,
At least one of the plurality of types of light emitting means is a second light emitting means,
The first light emitting means is a light emitting means (for example, an effect lamp 292, a 7-segment display device 2111, an accessory lamp, a panel illumination lamp 291 or the like) disposed behind the protection means,
The second light emitting means is a light emitting means [for example, a frame lamp 122 or the like] disposed on the front side of the protection means,
The protective means is means having permeability,
The image display means is a display means capable of displaying a plurality of code images,
At least one of the plurality of code images is a first code image [for example, a two-dimensional code C1: a code image not including individual information]
At least one of the plurality of code images is a second code image [for example, a two-dimensional code C2: a code image including individual information]
The image display means is means capable of displaying a plurality of images,
At least one of the plurality of images is a first image;
At least one of the plurality of images is a second image;
At least one of the plurality of images is a third image;
The first image is an image including the first code image [for example, an image shown in FIG. 15 (i-2)],
The second image is an image including the second code image [for example, the image shown in FIG. 16 (i-3)],
The third image is an image that does not include any code image [for example, demo image] of the plurality of code images.
The first light emitting means is a light emitting means capable of executing a plurality of modes,
At least one of the plurality of modes is a first mode [for example, an operation based on a demonstration lamp list 18 and a duty list 23]
At least one of the plurality of modes is a second mode [for example, operation for shortening the lighting time or / and luminance reduction: for example, an operation based on the lamp list 19 and the duty list 24]
When the second mode is performed by the first light emitting unit while the second image is displayed on the image display unit [for example, in the case of using the lamp table 39 shown in FIG. 22] There is
When the first mode is performed by the first light emitting unit in a state where the third image is displayed on the image display unit [for example, in the case of using the lamp table 01 shown in FIG. 22] There is
When the first mode is performed by the first light emitting unit in a state where the first image is displayed on the image display unit [for example, in the case of using the lamp table 01 shown in FIG. 22] There is
The first light-emitting means is a light-emitting means [for example, a 7-segment display device 2111] provided in an effect movable body [for example, a 7-segment display movable object 211] disposed behind the protection means.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Explained.

Also,
When the image displayed on the image display unit is switched from the third image to the second image, the mode of the light emitting unit is switched from the first mode to the second mode [for example, Example shown in FIG.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

Also,
“The code in the code image is a QR code (registered trademark).
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

Also,
The second mode is a lighting mode [for example, a lighting mode using the lamp table 39 shown in FIG. 22] in which the amount of light is reduced compared to the first mode.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

Also,
“The second mode is a light-off mode [for example, a light-off mode shown in FIG.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

Also,
“Storage means [for example, the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400] for storing the first information [for example, personal identification information (ID)];
Update means capable of updating the first information stored in the storage means [for example, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 that executes Step S321g and Step S321m];
With
The first code image is a code image that does not reflect the first information stored in the storage unit;
The second code image is a code image reflecting the first information stored in the storage means.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

Also,
“The first information is information for identifying a player [for example, personal identification information (ID): information based on an individual identification number unique to the mobile phone terminal M, information input by an accessor, etc.] Is,
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

Also,
“The protective means is a transparent plate [for example, a transparent plate member 118].
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

Also,
The first mode is a mode performed by the first light emitting unit in a state where the third image is displayed on the image display unit,
The first mode by the first light emitting unit is always performed in a state where the first image is displayed on the image display unit [for example, it is not necessary to prioritize the visibility of the two-dimensional code C1. If],
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

Also,
“The second mode is always performed by the first light emitting unit in a state in which the second image is displayed on the image display unit. [For example, step S311b shown in FIG. 9D is executed. If],
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

Also,
“The game machine is a pachinko machine [for example, the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 or FIG.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

Also,
“The gaming machine is a slot machine [for example, the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 14 or FIG. 28].
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.
In the above description,
“Image display means [for example, decorative symbol display device 208];
A plurality of types of light emitting means [for example, effect lamp 292, 7 segment display device 2111, accessory lamp, frame lamp 122, panel illumination lamp 291 and the like];
A game machine equipped with
The image display means is a means disposed behind the protection means [for example, the transparent plate member 118],
At least one of the plurality of types of light emitting means is a first light emitting means,
The first light emitting means is a light emitting means (for example, an effect lamp 292, a 7-segment display device 2111, an accessory lamp, a panel illumination lamp 291 or the like) disposed behind the protection means,
The protective means is means having permeability,
The image display means is a display means capable of displaying a plurality of code images,
At least one of the plurality of code images is a first code image [for example, a two-dimensional code C1: a code image not including individual information]
At least one of the plurality of code images is a second code image [for example, a two-dimensional code C2: a code image including individual information]
The image display means is means capable of displaying a plurality of images,
At least one of the plurality of images is a first image;
At least one of the plurality of images is a second image;
At least one of the plurality of images is a third image;
The first image is an image including the first code image [for example, an image shown in FIG. 15 (i-2)],
The second image is an image [for example, an image shown in FIG. 16 (i-3)] including the second code image.
The third image is an image [for example, a demo image] that does not include any of the code images of the plurality of code images.
The first light emitting means is a light emitting means capable of taking at least one of a plurality of aspects,
At least one of the plurality of aspects is a first aspect [for example, an aspect based on the lamp list 18 for demonstration and the duty list 23]
At least one of the plurality of modes is a second mode [for example, a mode for shortening the lighting time or / and a luminance level: for example, a mode based on the lamp list 19 and the duty list 24]
In some cases, the third image is displayed on the image display means, and the first light emitting means is in the first mode [for example, in the case of using the lamp table 01 shown in FIG.
In some cases, the first image is displayed on the image display means, and the first light emitting means is in the first mode [for example, in the case of using the lamp table 01 shown in FIG.
The second image is displayed on the image display means, and the first light emitting means is always in the second mode [for example, the lamp table 39 shown in FIG. 22 by step S311b shown in FIG. The example using is always executed],
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Explained.
Also,
'At least one of the plurality of types of light emitting means is a second light emitting means,
The second light emitting means is a light emitting means [for example, a frame lamp 122 or the like] disposed on the front side of the protection means,
The first light-emitting means is a light-emitting means [for example, a 7-segment display device 2111] provided in an effect movable body [for example, a 7-segment display movable object 211] disposed behind the protection means.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.
Also,
When the image displayed on the image display unit is switched from the third image to the second image, the mode of the light emitting unit is switched from the first mode to the second mode [for example, Example of switching from the example using the lamp table 01 to the example using the lamp table 39 shown in FIG.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.
Also,
“The code in the code image is a QR code (registered trademark).
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.
Also,
The second mode is a lighting mode [for example, a lighting mode using the lamp table 39 shown in FIG. 22] in which the amount of light is reduced compared to the first mode.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.
Also,
“The second mode is a light-off mode [for example, a light-off mode shown in FIG.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.
Also,
“The second aspect is an aspect in which the lighting state or the extinguishing state [for example, an aspect using the lamp table 39 shown in FIG. 22].
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.
Also,
The first aspect is an aspect in which the lighting state or the extinguishing state [for example, an aspect using the lamp table 01 shown in FIG. 22]
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.
Also,
“The protective means is a transparent plate [for example, a transparent plate member 118].
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.
Also,
The first mode is a mode that the first light emitting unit can take in the state where the third image is displayed on the image display unit.
The first image is displayed on the image display unit, and the first light emitting unit is necessarily in the first mode [for example, when it is not necessary to prioritize the visibility of the two-dimensional code C1],
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.
Also,
“The game machine is a pachinko machine [for example, the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 or FIG.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.
Also,
“The gaming machine is a slot machine [for example, the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 14 or FIG. 28].
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

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

(Appendix 1)
Code image generating means for encoding predetermined information and generating a code image including the encoded information;
A display device for displaying the code image;
Display control means for controlling the display device;
A light source that produces a predetermined effect by flashing;
Blinking control means for causing the light source to perform a predetermined light emission operation;
Production control means for controlling the display control means and the blinking control means;
A protective plate having transparency to prevent damage to the display surface of the display device;
With
A game table in which the display device and the light source are arranged in a back direction with respect to the protective plate and separated from the protective plate,
The production control means displays the code image on the display device by the display control means based on establishment of a predetermined condition, and causes the light source to perform a specific light emission operation by the blinking control means. To play.

(Appendix 2)
The game machine according to appendix 1,
A game area in which a game ball can roll,
A center accessory having standing walls around the game area to prevent entry of game balls;
With
The game center according to claim 1, wherein the center accessory includes the display device and the light source in the standing wall.

(Appendix 3)
The game stand according to appendix 1 or 2,
The game machine characterized in that the specific light emitting operation has a lower luminance of the light source than a predetermined light emitting operation.

(Appendix 4)
A gaming machine according to appendices 1 to 3,
The game table characterized in that the specific light emitting operation turns off the light source.

(Appendix 5)
In the game stand according to appendices 1 to 4,
The game table characterized in that the specific light emitting operation is the same as a predetermined light emitting operation.

(Appendix 6)
In the game stand according to appendices 1 to 5,
Individual information storage means for storing predetermined individual information;
Individual information updating means for updating the individual information based on establishment of a predetermined condition that is established according to the progress of the game;
With
The code image generation means generates a first code image that does not include the individual information, and a second code image that includes the individual information,
The presentation control means causes the display control means to display the first code image on the display device based on the establishment of the first condition, and causes the flashing control means to perform the predetermined light emission operation on the light source. And causing the display control means to display the second code image on the display device based on the establishment of the second condition, and causing the light source to perform the specific light emission operation by the blinking control means. A game table that features

(Appendix R1-1)
A determination unit for determining whether or not to execute the determination,
A symbol display means capable of executing a variable display of symbols;
Code image generating means for generating a plurality of code images;
Image display means;
A light emitting means capable of performing an effect by light;
A first control means;
A second control means;
A game machine equipped with
The first control means is means capable of executing at least a jackpot operation after the jackpot symbol mode is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means,
The second control means is means capable of executing at least display control of the image display means,
The second control means is means capable of at least executing light emission control of the light emitting means,
The image display means is means disposed behind the protective plate,
The light emitting means is a means disposed behind the protective plate,
The protective plate is permeable.
At least one of the plurality of code images is a first code image,
At least one of the plurality of code images is a second code image,
The image display means is means capable of displaying at least a plurality of images,
At least one of the plurality of images is a first image;
At least one of the plurality of images is a second image;
At least one of the plurality of images is a third image;
The first image is an image including the first code image,
The second image is an image including the second code image,
The third image is an image that does not include any code image of the plurality of code images.
The light emitting means is means capable of executing at least a plurality of operations,
At least one of the plurality of operations is a first operation,
At least one of the plurality of operations is a second operation,
The second operation by the light emitting means is performed in a state where the second image is displayed on the image display means,
The first operation by the light emitting means is performed in a state where the third image is displayed on the image display means,
The first operation by the light emitting means is performed in a state where the first image is displayed on the image display means.
A game stand characterized by that.

(Appendix R1-2)
A gaming machine as set forth in Appendix R1-1,
When the image displayed on the image display unit is switched from the third image to the second image, the operation of the light emitting unit is switched from the first operation to the second operation. Playing table (Appendix R1-3)
A gaming machine according to appendix R1-1 or R1-2,
The code in the code image is a QR code (registered trademark).
A game stand characterized by that.

(Appendix R1-4)
A gaming machine as set forth in Appendix R1-1,
A game area in which a game ball can roll,
A center character provided in the game area;
With
The center accessory has an upright wall around the game area to prevent entry of a game ball,
The center accessory has the image display means in a region surrounded by the standing wall,
The center accessory has the light emitting means in a region surrounded by the standing wall.
A game stand characterized by that.

(Appendix R1-5)
A gaming machine according to any one of appendices R1-1 to R1-4,
The second operation is a lighting operation in which the amount of light is reduced compared to the first operation.
A game stand characterized by that.

(Appendix R1-6)
A gaming machine according to any one of appendices R1-1 to R1-4,
The second operation is an extinguishing operation that continues the extinguishing state.
A game stand characterized by that.

(Appendix R1-7)
In the gaming machine according to any one of appendices R1-1 to R1-6,
Storage means for storing first information;
Update means capable of updating the first information stored in the storage means;
With
The first code image is an image not reflecting the first information stored in the storage means,
The second code image is an image reflecting the first information stored in the storage means.
A game stand characterized by that.

(Appendix R2-1)
Image display means;
A plurality of light emitting means;
A game machine equipped with
The image display means is a means arranged behind the protection means,
At least one of the plurality of light emitting means is a first light emitting means,
At least one of the plurality of light emitting means is a second light emitting means,
The first light emitting means is means disposed behind the protection means,
The second light emitting means is a means arranged on the front side of the protection means,
The protection means is permeable,
The image display means is a display means capable of displaying a plurality of code images,
At least one of the plurality of code images is a first code image,
At least one of the plurality of code images is a second code image,
The image display means is means capable of displaying at least a plurality of images,
At least one of the plurality of images is a first image;
At least one of the plurality of images is a second image;
At least one of the plurality of images is a third image;
The first image is an image including the first code image,
The second image is an image including the second code image,
The third image is an image that does not include any code image of the plurality of code images.
The first light emitting means is means capable of executing at least a plurality of aspects,
At least one of the plurality of aspects is a first aspect,
At least one of the plurality of aspects is a second aspect,
The second mode is configured to be performed by the first light emitting unit in a state where the second image is displayed on the image display unit,
The first mode is configured to be performed by the first light emitting unit in a state where the third image is displayed on the image display unit,
The first mode is configured to be performed by the first light emitting unit in a state where the first image is displayed on the image display unit.
A game stand characterized by that.

(Appendix R2-2)
A gaming machine according to appendix R2-1,
When the image displayed on the image display unit is switched from the third image to the second image, the mode of the light emitting unit is switched from the first mode to the second mode.
A game stand characterized by that.

(Appendix R2-3)
A gaming machine according to appendix R2-1 or R2-2,
The code in the code image is a QR code (registered trademark).
A game stand characterized by that.

(Appendix R2-4)
A gaming machine according to appendix R2-1,
A game area in which a game ball can roll,
A center character provided in the game area;
With
The center accessory is an accessory having a standing wall around the game area to prevent entry of a game ball,
The center accessory is an accessory having the image display means in an area surrounded by the standing wall,
The center accessory is an accessory having the first light emitting means in a region surrounded by the standing wall.
A game stand characterized by that.

(Appendix R2-5)
A gaming machine according to any one of appendices R2-1 to R2-4,
The second aspect is a lighting aspect in which the amount of light is reduced compared to the first aspect.
A game stand characterized by that.

(Appendix R2-6)
A gaming machine according to any one of appendices R2-1 to R2-4,
Said 2nd aspect is a light extinction aspect which continues a light extinction state,
A game stand characterized by that.

(Appendix R2-7)
A gaming machine according to any one of appendices R2-1 to R2-6,
Storage means for storing first information;
Update means capable of updating the first information stored in the storage means;
With
The first code image is an image not reflecting the first information stored in the storage means,
The second code image is an image reflecting the first information stored in the storage means.
A game stand characterized by that.

(Appendix R2-8)
A gaming machine according to any one of appendices R2-1 to R2-7,
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
A game stand characterized by that.

(Appendix R2-9)
A gaming machine according to any one of appendices R2-1 to R2-7,
The gaming table is a slot machine,
A game stand characterized by that.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 118 Transparent board member 1181 Transparent front board 1182 Transparent back board 161 Original mode selection switch 190 Operation machine key unit 206 Staging device 2061 Standing wall 2061
208 Decorative symbol display device 211 7-segment display movable object 2111 7-segment display device 212 1st special view display device 214 2nd special view display device 230 1st special view start port 232 2nd special view start port 2321 Blade member 234 Variable prize Mouth 2341 Door member 291 Panel illumination lamp 292 Production lamp 293 Image display device 294 Partition 300 Main control unit 304 CPU
306 ROM
308 RAM
400 First sub-control unit 404 CPU
406 ROM
408 RAM
500 Second sub-control unit 600 Dispensing control unit C1, C2 Two-dimensional code 900 Slot machine S server M Mobile phone terminal N Communication network

Claims (12)

Image display means;
Multiple types of light emitting means;
A game machine equipped with
The image display means is a means arranged behind the protection means,
At least one of the plurality of types of light emitting means is a first light emitting means ,
Before SL first emission means is a light emitting means disposed behind the protection means,
Before SL protection means is a means having a permeability,
The image display means is a display means capable of displaying a plurality of code images,
At least one of the plurality of code images is a first code image,
At least one of the plurality of code images is a second code image,
The image display means is means capable of displaying a plurality of images,
At least one of the plurality of images is a first image;
At least one of the plurality of images is a second image;
At least one of the plurality of images is a third image;
The first image is an image including the first code image,
The second image is an image including the second code image,
The third image is an image that does not include any code image of the plurality of code images.
The first light emitting means is a light emitting means capable of taking at least one of a plurality of aspects,
At least one of the plurality of aspects is a first aspect,
At least one of the plurality of aspects, Ri second aspect der,
Appear before Symbol third image is the image displaying means, may pre-Symbol first light emitting means is the first aspect,
The first image is displayed on the image display means, may pre-Symbol first light emitting means is the first aspect,
The second image is displayed on the image display means, and the first light emitting means is necessarily in the second mode .
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
At least one of the plurality of types of light emitting means is a second light emitting means,
The second light emitting means is a light emitting means arranged in front of the protection means,
The first light-emitting means is a light-emitting means provided on an effect movable body arranged behind the protection means.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
When the image displayed on the image display unit is switched from the third image to the second image, the mode of the light emitting unit is switched from the first mode to the second mode.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3,
The code in the code image is a QR code (registered trademark).
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4 ,
The second aspect is a lighting aspect in which the amount of light is reduced compared to the first aspect.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4 ,
Said 2nd aspect is a light extinction aspect which continues a light extinction state,
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4 ,
Said 2nd aspect is an aspect which is a lighting state or a light extinction state,
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 7,
Said 1st aspect is an aspect which is a lighting state or a light extinction state,
A game stand characterized by that. A game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The protection means is a transparent plate,
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 9, Comprising:
The first aspect is an aspect that the first light emitting means can take in a state in which the third image is displayed on the image display means,
The first image is displayed on the image display means, and the first light emitting means is necessarily in the first mode;
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 10,
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 10,
The gaming table is a slot machine,
A game stand characterized by that.