JP6112818B2 - Game machine and game system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine and a gaming system. Specifically, the present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game and a gaming system including the gaming machine.

  Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine in which the player can change the volume of the effect sound output from the gaming machine (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, there is a gaming machine in which a player can adjust the light emission luminance of a light emitting means such as a light emitting diode for rendering a gaming machine (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2008-183376 A JP 2011-234877 A

  However, in the gaming machines that can change the production state such as volume and brightness as in Patent Literature 1 and Patent Literature 2, if the production state is maintained after the player who has changed the production state has finished the game, There is a risk that a player who has started a new game may be forced to play the game in an unintended performance state.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine and a gaming system that can reduce the risk of being forced to play a game in an unintended performance state. .

(1) A gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1A, a slot machine 1B),
Start operation (e.g., FIG. 12 ( "Password Input", the start button operation, etc. of A)) and start accepting means for accepting (e.g., effect control microcomputer 32, steps S344~S347 of FIG. 16),
End Operation (e.g., FIG. 12 (such as "two-dimensional writing code" operation B)) End accepting means for accepting (e.g., effect control microcomputer 32, step S376 in FIG. 14),
Game information storage means for storing game history information (for example, game history information such as level and achievement mission) from when the start operation is received by the start reception means until the end operation is received by the end reception means. For example, the production control microcomputer 32, steps S41 and S42 in FIG.
Information output means (for example, two-dimensional code indicating game history information) stored by the game information storage means (for example, a two-dimensional code indicating game history information) based on the end operation being received by the end reception means , The production control microcomputer 32, steps S377 and S378 in FIG.
An effect state (for example, effect setting information such as volume setting, brightness setting, effect mode setting, character setting, etc.) indicating the expectation degree in the predetermined game (for example, a start operation in response to a setting change operation) In accordance with the progress of the game, the production state changing means (for example, the production control microcomputer 32, steps S391 to S394 in FIG. 28, step S358 in FIG. 16),
Production execution means (for example, production control microcomputer 32, steps S396A to S396C in FIG. 28) for executing the predetermined production according to the production state changed by the production state changing means,
The effect state changing means sets the effect state to an initial state on condition that the end operation is accepted by the end accepting means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 32, step S379 in FIG. 14).

According to such a configuration, start operation is accepted, completion operation is accepted, the game history information from the start operation is accepted until the end operation is received is accumulated, the end operation is accepted The accumulated game history information is output based on the stage, the stage effect of the predetermined stage suggesting the expected degree in the predetermined game is changed, the predetermined stage is executed according to the changed stage state, and the end operation is accepted. The production state is set to the initial state on the condition that it is received.

Therefore, an effect that also terminate operation as demonstration state suggesting predetermined produce a degree of expectation in the game is changed is accepted as a condition state is an initial state. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the risk of being forced to play a game in a performance state that is not intended by the player.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The effect state changing means changes the effect state on condition that the start operation is accepted (for example, step S358 in FIG. 16).

  According to such a configuration, the effect state is changed on condition that the start operation is accepted. For this reason, in order to change the production state, the player must perform a start operation. As a result, it is possible to prompt the player to perform a starting operation.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The effect state changing means permits the change of the effect state on the condition that the start operation is accepted (for example, the volume setting flag is set to permit in step S359 in FIG. 16, and in step S305 in FIG. 11). “Volume setting” button is displayed as shown in FIG. 12B, and the volume can be set).

  According to such a configuration, the change of the production state is allowed on the condition that the start operation is accepted. For this reason, in order to change the production state, the player must perform a start operation. As a result, it is possible to prompt the player to perform a starting operation.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The effect state changing means adjusts the volume of the predetermined effect (for example, an effect that generates all sounds executed by the gaming machine) in accordance with the sound volume adjustment operation (for example, the effect control microcomputer 32, FIG. 28). Steps S391 to S394).

  According to such a configuration, the volume of the predetermined effect is adjusted according to the volume adjustment operation as a change in the effect state of the predetermined effect in the game. For this reason, the player can adjust the volume of the predetermined effect. As a result, a game in a suitable environment can be provided.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The effect state changing means is configured such that when a predetermined game end determination condition is satisfied without the end operation being received by the end receiving means (for example, when a new start operation is performed, a predetermined time is not played). When the start state is changed (for example, when a new start operation is performed), the set volume based on the password is set in step S358 of FIG. When elapses, the volume setting is initialized in steps S44 and S45 of FIG. 9).

  According to such a configuration, the effect state is also changed when a predetermined game end determination condition is satisfied without accepting the end operation. Specifically, the effect state is set to the initial state, or the effect state changed by the player who newly performed the start operation. As a result, it is possible to further reduce the risk of being forced to play a game in an effect state that the player does not intend.

(6) A gaming system including a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game,
The gaming machine is
And start accepting means for accepting a start operation,
And an end accepting means for accepting the exit operation,
Game information storage means for storing game history information from when the start operation is received by the start reception means to when the end operation is received by the end reception means;
Information output means for outputting the game history information stored by the game information storage means based on the end operation received by the end reception means;
Production state changing means for changing the production state of the predetermined production that suggests the degree of expectation in the predetermined game,
An effect execution means for executing the predetermined effect according to the effect state changed by the effect state change means;
The effect state changing means sets the effect state as an initial state on condition that the end operation is accepted by the end accepting means.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming system that can reduce the risk of being forced to play a game in an effect state that is not intended by the player.

It is a figure showing the whole game system composition in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a gaming machine. It is a front view which shows the arrangement layout of the main member in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a front view which shows the arrangement layout of the main members in a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a terminal device. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a management server. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control process process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a main menu. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the menu operation process before input. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a menu operation process after input. It is a figure which shows the example of a display for acquiring and inputting a password. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a password input setting process. It is a figure which shows a password analysis table and the example of an analysis process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a player database. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of each page in a terminal device. It is a figure which shows the various processing content in a management server. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a password issuing process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game history update process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process which performs various settings etc. using a password. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of production mode. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement when a privilege provision suggestion production is performed. It is a figure which shows the external appearance of the volume setting switch provided in the production control board 31 of 1 A of pachinko machines. It is a figure which shows a response | compatibility with the switch position and setting content which the setting instruction | indication part of a volume setting switch instruct | indicates. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of a volume setting process executed by the effect control microcomputer 32.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a gaming system 900 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a gaming system 900 includes a gaming machine 1 represented by, for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1A and a slot machine 1B, a terminal device 1001 represented by, for example, a portable computer 1001A and a cellular phone 1001B, and a management server 1000. It has. The terminal device 1001 and the management server 1000 include a communication network 1002 such as a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), a mobile communication network including a base station and a packet network, a public telephone line, and part or all of the Internet. Can be connected to each other, and predetermined data communication can be performed.

  FIG. 2 shows a configuration example of the gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 2 includes a symbol display device 11, various switches 12, various actuators 13, a game control board 21, an effect control board 31, an image display device 41A, a sub display device 41B, and a speaker. 42, an effect light emitting member 43, an effect movable member 44, and an effect operating member 45. The symbol display device 11 displays a plurality of types of symbols prepared in advance so as to be variable (variable display), and derives and displays a definite symbol as a variable display result.

  More specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 1A, the symbol display device 11 is configured by using 7 segment or dot matrix light emitting diodes (LEDs), for example, numbers “00” to “99” and “−−”. Alternatively, a plurality of types of special symbols that can be distinguished from each other, such as a part or all of a symbol indicating “. It should be noted that a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be preset as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  Further, in the slot machine 1B, a plurality of (for example, three) reels such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction to form the symbol display device 11, and the outer peripheral portion of each reel , For example, "Red 7", "White 7", "BAR", "JAC", "Watermelon", "Cherry", "Bell" are drawn in a predetermined order. . Then, for example, as the “left”, “middle”, and “right” reels rotate, the symbols attached to each reel are variably displayed. A game that performs variable display of such symbols and derives and displays a fixed symbol is also referred to as a variable display game.

  The various switches 12 detect a predetermined target object or target action, and transmit a detection signal corresponding to the detection result to the game control board 21. More specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 1A, a plurality of prize port switches for detecting the passage (entrance) of a game ball serving as a game medium, corresponding to each of a plurality of prize holes provided at predetermined positions in the game area. Is provided. Further, in the slot machine 1B, a start switch for detecting that a start lever for starting a variable display game has been operated by a player (for example, a pressing operation), “left”, “middle”, “right” Corresponding to each reel, there are provided “left”, “middle”, “right” stop switches, etc., which detect that the player has performed a predetermined operation (for example, push-in operation) in order to stop the rotation of each reel. Yes.

  The various actuators 13 actuate a variable winning member provided corresponding to a predetermined winning opening, particularly in the pachinko gaming machine 1A, so that the gaming ball is difficult or does not pass through the winning opening, To make it easier to pass through. For example, a solenoid for opening and closing a start winning opening that operates a variable winning member (a spring member) provided corresponding to a start winning opening provided at a predetermined position in the game area, or a predetermined position in the game area. Various actuators 13 may include a solenoid for opening / closing a large winning opening that operates a variable winning member (large winning opening door) provided corresponding to the large winning opening.

  The game control board 21 is a main control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 are mounted. The game control board 21 is mainly used for a function for updating a random value used for a variable display game, a function for obtaining a detection signal from various switches 12 and detecting an operation state, and a sub-side control board such as an effect control board 31. And a function for outputting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function for outputting various information to a management computer of a game arcade, and the like. The game control board 21 also has a function of controlling variable display of symbols by the symbol display device 11.

  Various circuits mounted on the game control board 21 include a game control microcomputer 22. In addition, the game control board 21 is supplied with detection signals from various switches 12 and can be supplied to the game control microcomputer 22, a drive signal generation circuit for driving the various actuators 13, etc. However, it may be mounted. The game control microcomputer 22 is configured as, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM that records a computer program for game control and fixed data, a RAM that provides a work area for game control, and a game control microcomputer. A CPU that executes a computer program to perform a control operation and an input / output circuit may be provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 22, processing for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 is executed in accordance with the computer program read from the ROM by the CPU. At this time, a fixed data reading operation in which the CPU reads fixed data from the ROM, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU writes various fluctuation data in the RAM and temporarily stores the data, and various fluctuation data in which the CPU is temporarily stored in the RAM. Reading data, receiving operation for receiving various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 22 through the input / output circuit, and CPU to the outside of the game control microcomputer through the input / output circuit. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed. It should be noted that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 22 only needs to incorporate at least RAM in addition to the CPU, and ROM and input / output circuits may be externally attached.

  Thus, in the game control microcomputer 22, the CPU executes the game control computer program stored in the ROM or the like to control the progress of the game. In the following description, the fact that the game control microcomputer 22 (or its CPU) executes (or performs processing) means that the CPU of the game control microcomputer 22 follows the description of the computer program. It is to execute control and processing. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another board different from the game control board 21.

  The game control microcomputer 22 may include a built-in or external random number circuit for updating numerical data indicating a random value independently of the CPU. By such a random number circuit or the like, numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game is counted updatable. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as a random number circuit, or may be updated by software when the CPU of the game control microcomputer 22 executes a predetermined computer program. Also good. For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 22 in the game control microcomputer 22 or a random counter provided in an internal register different from the RAM. The random number value may be updated by updating the stored value periodically or irregularly.

  The effect control board 31 is a sub-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the effect operation in the gaming machine 1 are mounted. The effect control board 31 mainly includes a part or all of the display operation in the image display device 41A and the sub display device 41B, a part or all of the sound output operation from the speaker 42, and one of the light emission operations in the effect light emitting member 43. Part or all, a function for determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production (production device) to perform a predetermined production operation, such as movement and stop of the production movable member 44, and a command signal corresponding to the decision result And a function of outputting a drive signal to each effect device.

  Various circuits mounted on the effect control board 31 include a microcomputer 32 for effect control. In addition, the effect control board 31 includes an image processing processor that performs image processing for displaying various images in the display areas of the image display device 41A and the sub display device 41B, and a sound (such as a sound effect) from the speaker 42. A voice synthesizing IC for performing a voice synthesizing process for outputting the sound, a driver circuit for generating a drive signal for causing the effect light emitting member 43 to emit light, and the like may be mounted. The production control board 31 is not limited to the one configured as a single control board, and various production operations may be shared and controlled by various circuits mounted on the plurality of control boards.

  The production control microcomputer 32 is a one-chip microcomputer having the same configuration as the game control microcomputer 22, for example, and is used for controlling the production operation by the production electrical component (production device) by the built-in CPU. Processing is executed. The ROM of the effect control microcomputer 32 stores effect control computer programs and various data executed by the CPU. In this embodiment, the ROM of the production control microcomputer 32 only needs to store a gaming machine ID (ID number) that is unique identification information assigned to each gaming machine 1. The circuit for storing the gaming machine ID may be included in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 32, or may be configured by using a built-in register in the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32, for example.

  The image display device 41 </ b> A performs an effect operation by displaying a predetermined effect image in the display area in response to variable display of the symbols by the symbol display device 11. The sub display device 41B does not particularly correspond to the variable display of symbols by the symbol display device 11, and performs an effect operation by displaying a predetermined effect image in the display area. In the present embodiment, the sub display device 41B does not particularly correspond to the variable display of the symbols by the symbol display device 11 and performs a presentation operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the symbol display device 11 You may make it perform presentation operation | movement corresponding to the variable display of a symbol.

  The speaker 42 performs an effect operation by outputting a predetermined sound (sound effect) in response to an audio signal supplied from the effect control board 22 or the like. The effect light emitting member 43 performs an effect operation by a light emission operation such as lighting, extinguishing, and blinking in response to an electrical decoration signal supplied from the effect control board 22 or the like. The effect movable member 44 performs an effect operation such as movement (advancement or retreat), stop, and vibration of the effect model in response to a drive signal supplied from the effect control board 22 or the like. The effect operation member 45 detects a predetermined operation by a player or the like, and transmits a detection signal (operation detection signal) corresponding to the detection result to the effect control board 22. The sub-side control board in the gaming machine 1 is, for example, a power supply board, a payout control board, an external output board, a launch control board (in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1A), a reel relay board, in addition to the effect control board 31 (In the case of the slot machine 1B) or the like may be mounted.

  The gaming machine 1 may have a function for executing data communication or the like with an external device such as the terminal device 1001 wirelessly or by wire. For this purpose, for example, the production control microcomputer 32 on the production control board 31 only needs to have a communication processing circuit or communication interface for executing data communication or the like built in or externally attached thereto. When the gaming machine 1 has a wireless communication function, a communication processing circuit or a communication interface is, for example, a predetermined short-range wireless communication standard (specifically, IEEE 802.15.1 standard, IEEE 802.11 standard, ISO / IEC 15693 standard, JIS X 6319). -4 standard, ISO / IEC 18092 standard, etc.) or infrared communication standard (IrDA standard, etc. as a specific example), it is only necessary to include a configuration capable of performing wireless communication conforming to at least one of them. When the gaming machine 1 has a wired communication function, the communication processing circuit and the communication interface, for example, perform wired communication that conforms to a predetermined serial bus standard (specifically, a general-purpose serial bus standard standardized by USB-IF or IEEE1394 standard). It only needs to include an executable configuration.

  Alternatively, various information from the gaming machine 1 may be output using a predetermined pixel in the image display device 41A or the sub display device 41B or a predetermined lamp or LED in the effect light emitting member 43 as an optical beacon. As an example, predetermined pixels in the image display device 41A or the sub display device 41B are blinked in a predetermined blinking pattern, and this is photographed by the camera 511 of the terminal device 1001, and predetermined decoding processing is executed. Accordingly, it is only necessary that various information output from the gaming machine 1 can be acquired on the terminal device 1001 side. In addition, the gaming machine 1 may include a photosensor that detects an optical signal output from the terminal device 1001 so that bidirectional optical space communication can be performed with the terminal device 1001. Such optical space communication is also included as a kind of wireless communication.

  Alternatively, various information from the gaming machine 1 may be transmitted by outputting an inaudible signal such as an ultrasonic wave that the player cannot audibly recognize using the speaker 42. The inaudible signal output from the speaker 42 is detected by, for example, microphones included in various input / output interfaces 503 of the terminal device 1001 and subjected to predetermined decoding processing. Accordingly, it is only necessary that various information output from the gaming machine 1 can be acquired on the terminal device 1001 side. In addition, the gaming machine 1 may be configured to perform two-way acoustic communication with the terminal device 1001 by including an ultrasonic sensor that detects an inaudible signal output from the terminal device 1001. Such acoustic communication is also included as a kind of wireless communication.

  FIG. 3 is a front view showing an arrangement layout of main members in a pachinko gaming machine 1 </ b> A as an example of the gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1A includes a gaming board (gauge board) that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame that supports and fixes the gaming board. In the game board, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. At a predetermined position of the game board, a special symbol display device that becomes the symbol display device 11, an image display device 41A, a sub display device 41B, a normal winning ball device that forms a start winning port, a normal variable winning ball device, a big winning port Special variable winning ball device that forms a ball, passing gate, normal symbol display device, ball receiving member that forms a general winning port, a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails, etc. Yes. At predetermined positions on the front surface of the housing in the pachinko gaming machine 1A, left speaker 42L and right speaker 42R included in the speaker 42, and game effect lamps 43L, 43U and 43R included in the light emitting member 43 for presentation are provided. An effect model included in the effect movable member 44 may be provided at a predetermined position inside or outside the game area.

  On the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1A, an upper plate forming member and a lower plate forming member are provided below the game area. The upper plate forming member is a tray (medium storage unit) in which a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball rented out by a predetermined ball lending machine is stored (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. Form an upper dish. The lower plate forming member forms a lower plate in which surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate are stored (stored) so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1A.

  In the lower plate forming member, a stick controller 45A that can be held by a player and input a predetermined instruction is attached to a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, the center position of the lower plate). . The stick controller 45 </ b> A includes an operation rod that the player holds. The operating rod may be configured so that a predetermined instruction can be input by performing a tilting operation while the player is holding with an operating hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operating rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operating hand is applied when the player holds the operating rod). The trigger button allows a predetermined instruction to be input by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 45A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod. Such a stick controller 45A is a specific example of the effect operation member 45 in the pachinko gaming machine 1A.

  A tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 45A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensor pairs) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board and two transmissive photosensors arranged perpendicular to the board surface of the game board. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the four transmissive photosensors which combined the sensor (vertical sensor pair). In addition, the attachment position of the stick controller 45A in the lower plate is not limited to the central portion of the lower plate, and may be a position near to the left or right.

  In the upper plate forming member, a push button 45B is provided at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate main body (for example, above the stick controller 45A) so that the player can input a predetermined instruction by a pressing operation or the like. Yes. The push button 45B may be configured so that it can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically by using a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player as an instruction input. A push sensor that detects a player's operation act on the push button 45B as an instruction input may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 45B. Such a push button 45B is a specific example of the effect operation member 45 in the pachinko gaming machine 1A.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1A as shown in FIG. 3, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. For example, based on the player operating a hitting operation handle (operation knob) installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1A by a player (for example, a rotating operation), a predetermined ball hitting device has a launch A game ball as a game medium is launched toward the game area by a motor or the like. When a game ball that has flowed down the game area passes (enters) a start winning opening provided at a predetermined position in the game area, the passing of the game ball (start winning) is detected by a start opening switch included in various switches 12. A predetermined detection signal (start winning prize signal) is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 22 of the game control board 21. Thus, based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the start winning opening, a start condition (execution condition) for executing variable display of symbols (special symbols) by the symbol display device 11 is established. Note that, although the variable display start condition is satisfied, the variable display is started, for example, when the variable display based on the previously established start condition is executed, or when the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state, etc. If it cannot be performed, execution of variable display is suspended until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4” or the like) is reached. When game balls pass through the start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three or four) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  When the variable display start condition is satisfied, a part or all of the game random numbers updated by a random number circuit or the like are extracted. The game random numbers extracted at this time are used to determine the variable display result determination random number used to determine the variable display result, and whether to control the gaming state to a predetermined special gaming state. It is only necessary to include a random number value for determining a gaming state used, a random value for determining a variation pattern used for determining a variation pattern of a symbol, and the like.

  When the start condition for starting variable display is satisfied after the game ball passes through the start winning opening and the start condition for variable display is satisfied, the variable display result is set as a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result. Is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined rate based on the decision result whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “miss” instead of “big hit”. An effect control command for designating a pattern is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 22 of the game control board 21 to the effect control microcomputer 32 of the effect control board 31.

  Based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, the variable display of the special symbol by the symbol display device 11 is started. For example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed, a fixed symbol that is a variable display result is stopped (displayed). Corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol by the symbol display device 11, the image display device 41 </ b> A may perform variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol.

  As an example, the image display device 41A is provided with a plurality of decorative symbol display areas such as “left”, “middle”, and “right”, corresponding to the start of variable display of special symbols by the symbol display device 11. Then, variable display of decorative symbols is started. In the period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, The variable display state may be “reach”. Here, the decorative display variable display state is a decoration that has not been stopped and displayed yet when the decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed in any of the decorative design display areas constitutes a part of a predetermined jackpot combination. With respect to symbols (also referred to as “reach variation symbols”), “reach” is achieved by continuing variation, or by changing all or part of the decorative symbols synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. " Specifically, a part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas) constitutes a predetermined jackpot combination. Decorative symbols are displayed in the remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, the “decorative” decorative symbol display area) that has not yet been stopped when decorative symbols (for example, decorative symbols indicating “7” alphanumeric characters) are stopped. Or fluctuating synchronously, with all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. As a result, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes “reach”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the decorative display variable display state becomes “reach”, the speed of change of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (person or the like different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 41A. The design of the decorative image can be changed by displaying a simulated image), changing the display mode of the background image, playing back a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation of the decorative design. There is a case where an effect operation different from that before the display state becomes “reach” is executed. Such effect operations such as the display of the character image, the change of the display mode of the background image, the playback display of the moving image, and the change of the variation pattern of the decorative pattern are referred to as reach effect display (or simply “reach effect”). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 41A but also the sound output operation by the speaker 42, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the effect light emitting member 43, the operation of the effect movable member 44, and the like. An operation mode different from that before the symbol variable display state becomes “reach” may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach A to super reach D are preset. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach A to super reach D appears, there is a possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (big hit reliability) Becomes higher. In addition, the case where the decorative display variable display state does not become “reach” is also referred to as “non-reach”, and the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” unless it is a special combination such as a predetermined chance eye. Absent.

  When the fixed symbol (definite special symbol) that is the variable display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed on the symbol display device 11, the fixed symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 41A. Is done. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), which is controlled to a jackpot gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. The That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed.

  In the big hit gaming state, the solenoid for opening / closing the big winning opening included in the various actuators 13 is driven, and the big winning opening provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened (first state). Then, in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the big prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the big winning opening is opened in an advantageous state for the player. A round in the (first state) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such rounds, the special winning opening is set in a closed state (second state) that is disadvantageous to the player. When a game ball enters the big winning opening, a winning ball is detected by a count switch included in the various switches 12, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of gaming balls are paid out as a winning ball for each detection. The round in the big hit gaming state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”) is reached. Therefore, in the big hit gaming state, the player can acquire a large number of prize balls very easily, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1A may be one that directly pays out game balls to be prize balls, or may be given a score corresponding to the number of game balls to be prize balls.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit probability) may be controlled to a probability change state where the probability is higher than the normal state. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as a predetermined number of variable displays is executed or the next big hit gaming state is started. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. . In the certain change state and the short time state, the advantageous opening control that makes it easier for the game ball to pass through the start winning opening than in the normal state may be performed. By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  As a variable display result of a symbol (special symbol) in the pachinko gaming machine 1A, a “small hit” as a special display result may be provided in addition to “big hit” or “losing”. When a predetermined small hit symbol is derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result is “small bonus” (special display result), and the small hit symbol state is controlled as a special gaming state. Whether or not the game state is controlled to the small hit game state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result becomes “small hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed.

  In the small hit game state, the solenoid for opening / closing the big prize opening included in the various actuators 13 is driven, and the big prize opening provided at a predetermined position in the game area is in the open state (first state). Then, in a predetermined period (for example, 0.1 second), after making the big prize opening an open state advantageous for the player (first state), the big prize opening is closed against the player (second state). And Thus, after the operation for changing the special winning opening to the open state is repeatedly performed up to a predetermined number of times (for example, twice), the small hit gaming state is ended. Even in the small hit gaming state, when a game ball enters the big winning opening, a winning ball is detected by a count switch included in various switches 12, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of gaming balls is awarded as a winning ball for each detection. To be paid out. However, due to the short period during which the special winning opening is in an open state, a gaming state in which a prize ball cannot be obtained substantially is obtained. After the small hit gaming state is completed, the game state before the small hit gaming state may be maintained.

  The game balls used as game media in such a pachinko gaming machine 1A and the recorded information of scores given in correspondence with the number of such balls have valuable values that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity. I just need it. Alternatively, the game ball and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for another game in the pachinko gaming machine 1A.

  In addition, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1A is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. For example, the game value can be controlled to a big hit game state or a special game state such as a probable change state. Control, the upper limit of the number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, 15) larger than the second round number (for example, 2), the variable display that can be executed in the short time state The upper limit number becomes a first number (for example, 100) larger than the second number (for example, 50), and the first probability (for example, 1/20) that the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). ), The number of first consecutive chunks (the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”) ( Example, if such part or all of it to be a "10"), may also be included to be a more advantageous game situation for the player.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1A may not include the symbol display device 11 as shown in FIG. As an example, based on the detection of a game ball that has passed (entered) a start winning opening provided in the game area, the variable winning device provided in the game area is changed from the closed state (second state) to the open state ( When the game ball that has entered the variable winning device enters the specific area (V winning opening) of the plurality of areas, it is controlled to a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player. It may be.

  FIG. 4 is a front view showing an arrangement layout of main members in the slot machine 1B as another example of the gaming machine 1. The slot machine 1B includes a housing whose front surface is open, and a front door pivotally supported on a side end of the housing. Inside the casing of the slot machine 1B, a variable display device serving as the symbol display device 11 is installed. The variable display device is configured by arranging reels RL, RC, and RR in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery in a horizontal direction. For example, "black 7", "net 7", "white 7", "white BAR", "black BAR", "replay", "bell", "orange" A plurality of types of symbols such as “watermelon” and “cherry” that can be distinguished from each other are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels RL, RC, and RR are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages.

  The reels RL, RC, RR are displayed while the symbols of the reels RL, RC, RR are continuously changed by rotating by correspondingly provided reel motors (for example, included in various actuators 13). In addition, by stopping the rotation of each reel RL, RC, RR, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed as display results, as in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1A on the front door of the slot machine 1B. An image display device 41A and a sub display device 41B having a display function are provided at the bottom of the symbol display device 11 in the slot machine 1B for various input switches for the player to input instructions by various operations. An operation table is provided in which a speaker 42 is included in a predetermined position of the front door in the slot machine 1B. Speaker 42L and a right speaker 42R, the game effect lamp 43L included in the effect light emitting member 43, 43U, 43R are provided.

  On the upper surface of the operation table in the slot machine 1B, a medal slot, a MAXBET switch, and the like are provided. The medal inserted into the medal slot becomes a game medium in the slot machine 1B and is detected by a predetermined medal insertion sensor. The MAXBET switch is used to set the maximum number of bets (three in this example) that can be bet on one game using credits (the number of medals stored as player-owned game values). Operated. Further, a BET switch for setting the number of bets for one medal, a game display unit for displaying various information related to games by the slot machine 1B, and the like may be provided on the upper surface of the operation table.

  For example, at a predetermined position of the front door in the slot machine 1B, such as the front side of the operation table, a plurality of levers operated when stopping the rotation of the start lever, reels RL, RC, and RR operated when starting the game. Stop switches, medals stored as credits, a settlement switch for settlement of medals used for setting the number of bets, and the like. Further, at a predetermined position such as the front side of the operation table, an effect push button (CHANCE button) 45C is provided that allows the player to input a predetermined instruction by a pressing operation or the like. The push button 45C is a specific example of the effect operation member 45 in the slot machine 1B.

  In the slot machine 1B as shown in FIG. 4, a predetermined game using medals is performed as a game medium, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. Note that the present invention is not limited to using medals as game media, and a predetermined game may be executed using points (credits or the like) corresponding to the number of medals.

  For example, the number of bets (for example, “1” or “1” or “1” or “1” or “1”) according to the number of medals inserted from a predetermined insertion slot provided at a predetermined position on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine 1B or credits accumulated as data. 3 ") is set. Thereafter, the “left”, “middle”, “right” included in the symbol display device 11 based on the fact that the start switch included in the various switches 12 has detected a predetermined operation (for example, a pressing operation) on the start lever by the player. ”Starts to rotate, and symbol variable display (variable display game) is started. When the operation of the start lever is detected and variable display is started, part or all of the game random numbers updated by a random number circuit or the like are extracted. The game random numbers extracted at this time may include an internal lottery random number value used for determining whether or not a predetermined winning combination is allowed. An internal lottery is performed by referring to a predetermined winning determination table based on the random number value for internal lottery extracted in this way, the current game state, and the like.

  When the internal lottery is won, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM in the game control microcomputer 22. The types of roles can be broadly divided into small roles with medals and points, replaying players who can start the next game without having to set the number of bets, and special roles with game state transitions. The winning combination is determined according to the gaming state. Of the winning of each role, the winning of the small role and the replaying role is valid only in the game for which the winning is determined, but the winning of the special role has the roles allowed to be generated by the internal lottery. It is effective until. In other words, once a special winning combination is allowed, even if the special winning combination cannot be generated in each game, the winning is carried over to the next game. However, for example, in a game (bonus game) in a predetermined gaming state such as a regular bonus, the winning of the special role may not be carried over to the next game.

  After the variable display of the symbols by the rotating operation of each reel is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” stop switches included in the various switches 12 detect predetermined operations (for example, push-in operations) by the player. Based on this, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped, and the symbol is stopped and displayed on the winning line. In the symbol display device 11 of the slot machine 1B, for example, a plurality of winning lines such as 5 (3 in the upper middle and lower and 2 in the diagonal) or 4 (2 in the upper middle and 2 on the diagonal) are determined in advance. A predetermined number of winning lines are activated according to the setting of the bet amount. Then, when all the reels stop rotating, one game is completed, and a winning combination can be generated by a combination of symbols stopped on any of the activated winning lines.

  The gaming state in the slot machine 1B includes, for example, a regular bonus, a big bonus, and a normal gaming state. In the regular bonus game state, for example, small roles such as JAC, cherry, watermelon, and bell are defined as winning combinations and are subject to lottery in the internal lottery. In the big bonus, special small roles such as cherry, watermelon, and bell, and special bonuses such as regular bonus (or JACIN) are determined as winning roles in a predetermined small role game. It is a lottery target in the internal lottery. In the normal gaming state, for example, small roles such as cherry, watermelon and bell, replay roles such as replay, special roles such as big bonus, regular bonus, etc. are predetermined as winning roles, It is a lottery target in the lottery. When a special role winning that becomes a big bonus occurs in the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus.

  With the big bonus, a predetermined game called a small role game can be played. The big bonus is ended when the total number of medals given to the player in the big bonus becomes equal to or more than a prescribed number (for example, 360 at the maximum). When a special role winning that becomes a regular bonus occurs in a small role game in a normal gaming state or a big bonus, the gaming state shifts to a regular bonus. The regular bonus ends when 12 games have been consumed or when 8 games have been won (any kind of combination can be used), whichever comes first. In the regular bonus in the normal gaming state, the regular bonus may be terminated when the total number of medals given to the player exceeds a specified number. If the total number of medals awarded to the player during the big bonus exceeds the specified number with the regular bonus in the big bonus, the regular bonus is terminated together with the big bonus. In addition, the slot machine 1B may directly give a medal that becomes a prize game medium, or may give a score corresponding to the number of medals that become a prize game medium.

  In the slot machine 1B, when the gaming state shifts to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus, the player can acquire more medals than the normal gaming state, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. It becomes a game state. Note that the special gaming state is not limited to a regular bonus or a big bonus, and it can be expected that the player will win more medals than in the normal gaming state. That's fine. As such a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, for example, an operation that satisfies the conditions for deriving notification target winnings that occur on condition that reel deriving conditions (for example, stop order and stop timing) are satisfied By limiting the assist time (AT) for which the procedure is informed and the pull-in range of at least one of the reels, control is performed so that the symbols displayed when the stop switch is operated are easily stopped. A gaming state in which the probability of allowing a challenge time (CT) and a specific winning (for example, a replay winning or a single bonus winning) to be allowed to be derived when a player pushes a combination of winning symbols is increased. (So-called replay time (RT) or concentration state) or the like, or a game state that combines these may be used.

  The medal used as a game medium in such a slot machine 1B and the score recording information given in accordance with the number of such media have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. Good. Alternatively, these medal and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for another game in the slot machine 1B.

  In addition, the gaming value that can be given in the slot machine 1B is not limited to the granting of medals or the giving of points as premium game media, but for example, controlling to a regular bonus, big bonus, or other special gaming state, special gaming This includes an advantageous game situation for the player, such that the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed in the state is a first number (for example, “50”) that is greater than the second number (for example, “25”). It may be.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the terminal device 1001. A terminal apparatus 1001 illustrated in FIG. 5 includes a control unit 110, a storage unit 120, an operation unit 130, a display unit 140, a wireless communication unit 150, an antenna 151, and a camera unit 160.

  The storage unit 120 includes a non-rewritable nonvolatile memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory), a rewritable nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory, a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory), and a part or all of these. It is composed of any combination of semiconductor memories. The storage unit 120 stores computer programs and data such as application programs for causing the control unit 110 to execute various functions of the terminal device 1001. The storage unit 120 is a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic disk (for example, HD (hard disk)), an optical disk (for example, CD (Compact Disk)), and a magneto-optical disk (for example, MO (Magneto-Optical disk)). And various types of computer programs and data can be recorded or reproduced.

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

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

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

  The camera unit 160 captures an image of a shooting target in accordance with the player's operation, converts the captured image into image data, and supplies the image data to the control unit 110. In the present embodiment, the camera unit 160 images a two-dimensional code.

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

  In addition to the above configuration, the terminal device 1001 may have a voice input / output function and an infrared communication function included in a general mobile phone.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the management server 1000. The management server 1000 has a function as a general Web server, and includes a control unit 210, a storage unit 220, an operation unit 230, a display unit 240, and a communication unit 250.

  The storage unit 220 includes an external storage device such as a ROM, a RAM, a flash memory, and a hard disk drive. The storage unit 220 stores computer programs and data for causing the control unit 210 to execute various functions of the management server 1000.

  The operation unit 230 includes input devices such as a keyboard, a mouse, a keypad, a touch pad, and a touch panel. The operation unit 230 receives an operation input from a user such as an administrator of the management server 1000 and sends a signal related to the received operation to the control unit 210.

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

  The communication unit 250 supplies data received from the terminal device 1001 or another server via the communication network 1002 to the control unit 210, and the data supplied from the control unit 210 is transmitted to the terminal device via the communication network 1002. 1001 and other servers.

  The control unit 210 is configured by an MPU, for example. The control unit 210 executes processing based on data and signals from the storage unit 220, the operation unit 230, the display unit 240, and the communication unit 250 according to the computer program stored in the storage unit 220, and is generated by the processing. The data and signals are supplied to the storage unit 220, the operation unit 230, the display unit 240, and the communication unit 250.

  Next, the operation (action) in the present embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, an example of the control operation when the gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine 1A will be described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1A, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 22 and the effect control microcomputer 32 are activated and a predetermined initial setting process is executed, which is used for control. Various initial data are set. In the game control microcomputer 22, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU at predetermined time intervals of, for example, 2 ms (milliseconds) by setting a register of a built-in CTC (counter / timer circuit). When the initial setting process and the like are completed, the CPU of the game control microcomputer 22 enters a loop process after permitting an interrupt. When an interrupt request from the CTC is accepted, a timer interrupt process for game control is executed. The game control timer interrupt process includes a game control process.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the game control process executed in the timer interrupt process for game control. In the game control process shown in FIG. 7, the CPU of the game control microcomputer 22 first determines whether or not a start winning has occurred (step S11). As an example, in step S11, the input state (on / off) of the start winning signal that is a detection signal transmitted from the start port switch included in the various switches 12 is checked. Can be determined.

  If a start winning is generated in step S11 (step S11; Yes), a winning random number is stored (step S12). As an example, in the process of step S12, a random number circuit built in or attached to the game control microcomputer 22, a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM in the game control microcomputer 22, or the game control microcomputer 22 Among random counters configured using an internal register provided separately from the RAM, a gaming random number (random number for determining a variable display result, random number for determining a gaming state, Part or all of the numerical data indicating the random number for determining the variation pattern) is extracted. The random number value extracted at this time may be stored in association with the hold number, for example, in a hold random number storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM in the game control microcomputer 22.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S12, various control commands corresponding to the start winning prize are transmitted (step S13). As an example, in the process of step S <b> 13, it is only necessary to make a setting for transmitting a start winning designation command for notifying the occurrence of a start winning to the effect control board 31. Further, based on the random display result determination random number value and the variation pattern determination random number value extracted by the process of step S12, the variation pattern has a specific variation with a specific reach effect such as super reach A to super reach D. You may make it determine whether it is determined to a pattern. In this case, a setting for transmitting a winning determination result specifying command capable of specifying a determination result as to whether or not a specific variation pattern is determined may be performed.

  In the process of determining whether or not a specific variation pattern is determined, first, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” using a random value for determining the variable display result. For example, in a predetermined area of the ROM in the game control microcomputer 22, a variable display result determination table in which a determination value is set for the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” is stored in advance. Whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” by specifying the determination result to which the determination value matching the random value for determining the variable display result extracted by the process of step S12 is assigned. Can be determined. Subsequently, a variation pattern determination table in which different determination values are set for a plurality of types of variation patterns is selected according to the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”. This variation pattern determination table may be stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM in the game control microcomputer 22.

  By referring to the variation pattern determination table thus selected, by specifying the variation pattern to which the determination value that matches the random value for variation pattern extraction extracted by the processing of step S12 is assigned, super reach A to super It can be determined whether or not a specific variation pattern for performing a specific reach effect such as reach D is determined. Thus, when a game ball passes through the start winning opening and a start winning occurs, the variation pattern is determined to be a specific variation pattern before the execution of the variable display game corresponding to the start winning is started. It is only necessary to transmit a winning determination result designation command capable of specifying the determination result from the game control board 21 to the effect control board 31.

  If no start prize has been generated in step S11 (step S11; No), or after executing the process of step S13, the game process flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM in the game control microcomputer 22 is stored. A value is discriminated (step S21), and a process corresponding to the discriminant value is selected and executed from a plurality of processes previously described in the game control computer program. For example, when the value of the game process flag is “0”, it is determined whether or not variable symbol display (variable display game) can be started (step S101). As an example, in the process of step S101, it is determined whether or not the number of holds of the variable display game is “0” by checking the stored contents of the random number storage unit for holding. When the number of hold is other than “0”, the variable display can be started because the variable display hold for which the start condition is not yet satisfied is performed after the variable display start condition is satisfied. Is determined. On the other hand, when the hold number is “0”, it is determined that variable display cannot be started.

  When variable display cannot be started in step S101 (step S101; No), the game control process is terminated. On the other hand, when variable display can be started (step S101; Yes), a fixed symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result is determined (step S102). At this time, the random number for game (random number for variable display result determination, random number for game state determination, random pattern determination for variation pattern) stored at the head (storage area with the minimum hold number) in the random number storage unit for hold Read random number value). The game random number read from the holding random value storage unit may be temporarily stored in a variable display random number buffer or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM in the game control microcomputer 22. Then, using a random value for determining the variable display result and the variable display result determination table, it is determined at a predetermined ratio whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Here, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1A is in a probable variation state, the variable display result determination table is determined so that the variable display result is determined as “big hit” at a higher rate than in the normal state or the short time state. It is sufficient that the determination value is set.

  When the variable display result is “big hit”, the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Accordingly, determining whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” corresponds to determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state. In the process of step S102, whether or not the variable display result is “small hit” may be determined at a predetermined rate. When the variable display result is “small hit”, the gaming state is controlled to the small hit gaming state. Therefore, determining whether or not the variable display result is “small hit” corresponds to determining whether or not to control the small hit gaming state. Thus, whether to control the gaming state to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed.

  When the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” in the process of step S102, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is further changed using the random number value for gaming state determination and the gaming state determination table. Decide whether or not to enter the special gaming state. Corresponding to these determination results, a fixed symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result may be determined.

  Following the processing in step S102, an internal flag and the like are set (step S103). As an example, in the process of step S103, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” in the process of step S102, the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM in the game control microcomputer 22 is turned on. set. Further, when it is determined that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is to be a probability variation state, a probability variation confirmation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM in the game control microcomputer 22 is set to an on state. In addition, it may be stored in such a way that it can be specified that the state is likely to change. Thereafter, the value of the game process flag is updated to “1” (step S104), and the game control process process is terminated.

  When the value of the game process flag is “1”, a variation pattern or the like is determined (step S111). The variation pattern determined by the CPU of the game control microcomputer 22 is an outline of the required time (variable display time) from the start of variable display to the display of the definite symbol resulting in the variable display (variable display time) and effects. Shown to be identifiable.

  FIG. 8 shows a setting example of a variation pattern used in the pachinko gaming machine 1A. In the setting example shown in FIG. 8, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative symbols variably displayed on the image display device 41A is “non-reach” and “reach”. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each case and corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit”. As the variable display result, “small hit” may be provided in addition to “losing” and “big hit”, and a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result becomes “small hit” may be prepared in advance.

  In the process of step S111, the variation pattern to be used is determined at a predetermined rate using the variation pattern determination random value temporarily stored in the variable display random number buffer and the variation pattern determination table. At this time, by changing the determination ratio of each variation pattern according to the variable display result, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” corresponding to each variation pattern (hit reliability) is varied. Can do. Further, in the process of step S111, it may be determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining a variation pattern when the variable display result is determined to be “losing”. . Alternatively, prior to determining the variation pattern, it may be determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by using the reach determination random number value and the reach determination table. That is, in the process of step S111, it is only necessary to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the variable display result and the determination result of reach.

  Subsequent to the process of step S111, various control commands corresponding to the start of variable display are transmitted (step S112). As an example, in the process of step S112, as a variable display start command for specifying the start of variable display, a variable display result notification command for notifying a variable display result, a change pattern specifying command for specifying a change pattern, or the like is transmitted. It is only necessary to be set. Further, in response to the decrease in the hold count due to the start of variable display, a setting for transmitting a hold count notification command for notifying the hold count after the decrease may be performed. The variable display time is set in response to the change pattern being determined by the process of step S112. Moreover, the setting for starting the variable display of the symbol by the symbol display device 11 may be performed. As an example, variable display of symbols may be started by transmitting a predetermined drive signal to the symbol display device 11. Thereafter, the value of the game process flag is updated to “2” (step S113), and the game control process process is terminated.

  When the value of the game process flag is “2”, variable display control of the symbols by the symbol display device 11 is performed (step S121). Then, it is determined whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (step S122). If the variable display time has not elapsed (step S122; No), the game control process is terminated. On the other hand, when the variable display time has elapsed (step S121; Yes), the variable display of the symbol by the symbol display device 11 is stopped, and the control for deriving and displaying the fixed symbol is performed (step S123).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S123, various control commands corresponding to the end of variable display are transmitted (step S124). As an example, in the process of step S124, a variable display end command for instructing the end (stop) of variable display or a big hit start specifying command (fanfare command for specifying the start of a big hit gaming state when the variable display result is “big hit”. ) And the like may be set for transmission.

  After the process of step S124 is executed, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” (step S125). If the variable display result is “big hit” (step S125; Yes), the value of the game process flag is updated to “3” (step S126), and the game control process is terminated. On the other hand, when the variable display result is not “big hit” (step S125; No), it is determined whether or not the variable display result is “small hit” (step S127). When the variable display result is “small hit” (step S127; Yes), the value of the game process flag is updated to “4” (step S128), and the game control process is terminated. On the other hand, when the variable display result is not “small hit” but “lost” (step S127; No), the game process flag is cleared and the value is initialized to “0” (step S129). Then, the game control process is terminated. When the process of step S129 is executed, it is determined whether or not the probability variation state or the time saving state is to be ended, and when it is determined that the predetermined condition is to be ended, these gaming states are ended. Settings for controlling to a normal state may be performed.

  When the value of the game process flag is “3”, game operation control at the time of big hit is performed (step S131). As an example, in the process of step S131, control for driving the solenoid for opening / closing the big prize opening included in the various actuators 13 is performed, and a predetermined period elapses after the big prize opening is opened (first state). Then, the round which returns to a closed state (2nd state) is made executable.

  After executing the process of step S131, it is determined whether or not to end the jackpot gaming state depending on whether or not a predetermined jackpot end condition is satisfied (step S132). When the big hit game state is not terminated (step S132; No), the game control process is terminated. On the other hand, when ending the big hit gaming state (step S132; Yes), the setting for controlling the gaming state after the big hit is completed (step S133). As an example, in the process of step S133, it is determined whether or not the probability variation confirmation flag is on. If it is on, the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM in the game control microcomputer 22 is turned on. Set to. Thus, when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”, and it is decided that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is to be a probable change state, a game corresponding to this decision result is made. It is possible to control the state to a certain change state. Even in the case of controlling to the short time state, a setting corresponding to this may be performed. Thereafter, the game process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S134), and the game control process is terminated.

  When the value of the game process flag is “4”, game operation control at the time of small hit is performed (step S141). As an example, in the process of step S141, control for driving a solenoid for opening / closing a special prize opening included in various actuators 13 is performed, and a predetermined period has elapsed after the special prize opening is in an open state (first state). Then, the opening / closing operation for returning to the closed state (second state) is made executable.

  After executing the process of step S141, it is determined whether or not to end the small hit gaming state depending on whether or not a predetermined small hit end condition is satisfied (step S142). When the small hit game state is not terminated (step S142; No), the game control process is terminated. On the other hand, when the small hit game state is ended (step S142; Yes), a setting for controlling the game state after the small hit end is performed (step S143). As an example, in the process of step S143, it is only necessary to perform setting for controlling the gaming state (any one of the normal state, the probability variation state, and the short time state) before the small hit gaming state. Then, after clearing the game process flag and initializing its value to “0” (step S144), the game control process process is terminated.

  In the production control microcomputer 32 of the pachinko gaming machine 1A, a timer interrupt is generated every predetermined time, for example, 4 ms (milliseconds) after the initial setting process and the like are completed. The CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 executes effect control timer interrupt processing in response to the occurrence of the timer interrupt. The CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 executes an interrupt process for command reception in addition to the timer interrupt process for effect control, and transmits it from the game control microcomputer 22 of the game control board 21 or the like. It is only necessary that the production control command to be received can be received. The timer interrupt process for effect control includes effect control process processing.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process executed in the timer interrupt process for effect control. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 first executes an effect setting process (step S40). As shown in FIG. 11, which will be described later, the effect setting process includes a process for providing information for registering a player operating and holding the terminal device 1001 in the gaming system 900, and various types by the player of the gaming machine 1. It includes processing for setting up.

  Next, the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 determines whether or not a condition for updating any game history is satisfied (step S41). For example, when a predetermined game content is executed, a predetermined number of experience values are given. When the experience value reaches a predetermined value, 1 is added to the level. Further, it is assumed that a mission corresponding to a case where a predetermined game content is executed is cleared. The predetermined game content is executed in various ways, for example, a predetermined effect is executed and a predetermined number of jackpots are drawn in a predetermined period.

  When it is determined that any game history update condition is satisfied (YES in step S41), the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 updates and stores the game history in which the condition is satisfied (step S42). Control is performed so that the game history is displayed on the sub display device 41B (step S43).

  If it is determined that none of the game history update conditions is satisfied (NO in step S41), the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 has not played a game for a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes). Judge whether or not.

  When it is determined that there is no game for a predetermined time (NO in step S44), and after step S43, the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 clears the accumulated game history, and the player sets the volume. If yes, the volume setting is initialized (step S45).

  When it is determined that the period during which no game is played has not reached the predetermined period (YES in step S44), and after step S45, the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 determines whether or not there is a received command. (Step S51). When there is a reception command (step S51; Yes), various settings and control predetermined according to the reception command are performed. As an example of the control in step S51, when the received command is a start winning designation command, control for updating the display in the start winning memory display area provided in the image display device 41A is performed, and a new variable display is suspended. This is notified so that the player can recognize. At this time, when it is specified that a specific variation pattern is determined by the winning determination result specifying command, the display in the start winning memory display area is updated with a display mode different from the case where there is no such specification. do it.

  If there is no received command in step S51 (step S51; No), or after executing the process of step S52, the value of the effect process flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 32 is determined. (Step S61), a process corresponding to the discriminant value is selected and executed from a plurality of processes described in advance in the computer program for effect control.

  When the value of the effect process flag is “0”, it is determined whether or not a predetermined command (variable display start command) for specifying the start of variable display has been received (step S201). If the start of variable display is designated (step S201; Yes), the value of the production process flag is updated to “1” (step S202), and the production control process is terminated. On the other hand, when the start of variable display is not instructed (step S201; No), the effect control process is terminated.

  When the value of the effect process flag is “1”, an effect control pattern or the like is determined (step S211). The effect control pattern is composed of pattern data for controlling the effect operation using the effect electrical parts (effect device). A plurality of types of effect control patterns may be stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM in the effect control microcomputer 32. The plurality of types of effect control patterns only need to include a design change effect control pattern, a big hit effect control pattern, and the like.

  The design change effect control pattern is composed of pattern data indicating the control content of the effect operation during a period from the start of variable display to the stop display of the fixed symbol that is the variable display result. A plurality of symbol variation effect control patterns may be prepared in advance for each variation pattern determined on the game control board 21 side. When decorative display of the decorative symbols is performed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas provided in the image display device 41A, the decorative symbols can be variably displayed by the effect control pattern during symbol variation. It is only necessary to specify the control content related to the operation. For example, in the case of variable display of decorative symbols, each of the plurality of symbol variation effect control patterns is a decorative symbol that is displayed using a final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol or a temporary stop symbol that is temporarily stopped during variable display. It is only necessary to define a time schedule such as the display position and size, the changing direction of the decorative pattern, and the changing speed. The big hit effect control pattern is composed of pattern data indicating the control contents of the presentation operation in a period in which the variable display result is “big hit” and is controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  FIG. 10A shows a configuration example of various effect control patterns. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 10A, the effect control pattern includes various effect operations such as an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is composed of process data serving as control data for control, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various effects control, timing control switching timing, and the like in time series.

  The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with an effect control process timer value that is a stored value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area such as a RAM in the effect control microcomputer 32. The determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined process is performed as a process for receiving a predetermined effect control command from the game control board 21 or for controlling the effect operation in the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32. In response to predetermined control content or processing content such as having been executed, data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 41A, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol, for example. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 41A. The audio control data includes data indicating an audio output mode from the speaker 42, such as data indicating an output mode of a sound effect or the like that is interlocked with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the audio control data is data that specifies an audio output operation from the speaker 42. The lamp control data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the electric decoration member such as a game effect lamp and a decoration LED included in the effect light emitting member 43, for example. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the electrical decoration member. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a rendering operation when a predetermined operation on the rendering operation member 45 is detected.

  Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be. Further, in the plural types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different according to the contents of the effect operation executed at each timing. That is, there may be process data configured to include all of the display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and operation detection control data, or process data configured to include a part of these. Further, for example, various other control data may be included such as production movable member control data for designating an operation in the production movable member 44 provided inside or outside the game area.

  FIG. 10B shows various effect operation examples executed in accordance with the contents of the effect control pattern that becomes the effect control pattern at the time of symbol variation. The CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images in the display area of the image display device 41A. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speaker 42 in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to blink the effect light emitting member 43 such as a game effect lamp in a manner specified by the lamp control data. When the predetermined operation designated by the detection control data is detected, control for changing the rendering operation is performed. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  In the process of step S211 shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern and variable display result indicated by the variable display start command (variable display result notification command, variation pattern designation command, etc.) transmitted from the game control board 21, and further the game history Different production control patterns are selected according to the presence / absence of the setting, and are determined as the usage patterns. In this embodiment, different production control patterns can be selected depending on whether or not a game history is set. The game history may be set in accordance with a predetermined operation of the effect operation member 45 before the variable display is started by executing the effect setting process in step S40 shown in FIG. Further, when there is a game history setting, a different effect control pattern may be selected according to the history content.

  For example, the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 gives an experience value when a predetermined achievement condition is satisfied when a password (key data) is inputted by the player at the start of the game, and the experience is given. When the value reaches a predetermined value (for example, 100), the level is added. Each time the level value exceeds a certain value (for example, 30), the number of types of effects that may be executed is increased. The experience value is stored in an experience value storage area provided in the RAM of the production control microcomputer 32. Further, every time the level exceeds a certain value, the items that can be selected as the effect setting may be increased.

  Alternatively, when a predetermined condition is established in the game, coins (three types of gold, silver, and bronze) that are exchange values when receiving a predetermined privilege from the management server 1000 are given to the player. The The privilege includes, for example, content data such as music, wallpaper, a standby screen, and data (for example, a two-dimensional code) indicating an exchange ticket that can be exchanged for a predetermined article. These coins are added and accumulated when a predetermined condition is satisfied regardless of whether or not a password is input. The accumulated coins are also called “stock coins”. Data indicating stock coins (stock coin data) is stored in a stock coin storage area provided in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 32. Further, every time the stock coin accumulation amount exceeds a certain value, the items that can be selected as the effect setting may be increased.

  In the process of step S211, a variable display time may be set corresponding to the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command. Subsequently, control for starting the effect operation during the variable display is performed (step S212). As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” are controlled by controlling the display operation in the image display device 41A based on the designation of display control data included in the effect control pattern determined by the process of step S211. What is necessary is just to start the variable display of a decoration symbol in each decoration symbol display area. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” (step S213), and the effect control process process is terminated.

  When the value of the production process flag is “2”, it is determined whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (step S221). If the variable display time has not elapsed (step S221; No), the effect operation control during variable display is performed (step S222), and the effect control process is terminated. On the other hand, when the variable display time has elapsed (step S221; Yes), control for terminating the rendering operation during variable display is performed (step S223).

  Following the processing of step S223, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” (step S224). If the variable display result is “big hit” (step S224; Yes), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” (step S225), and the effect control process is terminated. On the other hand, when the variable display result is not “big hit” (step S224; No), it is determined whether or not the variable display result is “small hit” (step S226). If the variable display result is “small hit” (step S226; Yes), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” (step S227), and the effect control process is terminated. When the variable display result is not “small hit” but “lost” (step S226; No), the production process flag is cleared and the value is initialized to “0” (step S228), and then production is performed. The control process process is terminated.

  When the value of the production process flag is “3”, production operation control at the time of big hit is performed (step S231). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the big hit gaming state is finished (step S232). At this time, when the big hit gaming state does not end (step S232; No), the effect control process process ends. On the other hand, when the big hit gaming state ends (step S232; Yes), settings are made to control the effect state after the big hit ends (step S233). Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S234), and the effect control process is terminated.

  When the value of the effect process flag is “4”, effect operation control at the time of small hit is performed (step S241). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the small hit gaming state is finished (step S242). At this time, when the small hit gaming state does not end (step S242; No), the effect control process process ends. On the other hand, when the small hit gaming state ends (step S242; Yes), settings are made for controlling the effect state after the small hit end (step S243). Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S244), and the effect control process is terminated.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect setting process executed in step S40 of FIG. In the effect setting process, the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 first determines whether or not the main menu is being displayed (step S301). If the main menu is not being displayed (step S301; No), it is determined whether or not a main menu display operation has been performed (step S302). The CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 performs a predetermined instruction using the effect operation member 45 such that the push button 45B of the pachinko gaming machine 1A is pressed, for example, when the game machine 1 is not playing a game. When an input is detected, it may be determined that a main menu display operation has been performed.

  If there is a main menu display operation in step S302 (step S302; Yes), a process of displaying the main menu according to whether or not a password has been input is executed. That is, it is determined whether or not the password has been input (step S303). If the password has not been input (step S303; No), the main menu before the password input is displayed on the image display device 41A or the sub display device. It is displayed on 41B (step S304). For example, the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 sends a predetermined display control command to the image processing processor mounted on the effect control board 31, and the image corresponding to the main menu before password input is displayed on the image display device 41A. When no other image is being displayed, such as a decorative pattern change display, the image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 41A.

  FIG. 12A shows a display example of the main menu before inputting the password. The main menu before password entry includes items such as “member registration”, “password entry”, “easy start”, “stock coin hint”, and “end”. When this main menu is displayed, the item to be selected (displayed in black and white reversal) can be changed by, for example, predetermined instruction input (such as tilting operation of the operating rod) using the stick controller 45A in the pachinko gaming machine 1A. . In addition, selection of an item displayed as a selection target is confirmed by a predetermined instruction input using a stick controller 45A (such as a trigger button push-pull operation) or a predetermined instruction input using a push button 45B (such as a press operation). Then, processing corresponding to the item is executed.

  If it is determined in step S303 shown in FIG. 11 that the password has been input (step S303; Yes), the main menu after the password is input is displayed on the image display device 41A or the sub display device 41B (step S305). ). For example, the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 sends a predetermined display control command to the image processing processor mounted on the production control board 31, and the image corresponding to the main menu after the password is input is displayed on the image display device 41A. When no other image is being displayed, such as a decorative pattern change display, the image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 41A.

  FIG. 12B shows a display example of the main menu after the password is input. The main menu after entering the password includes items such as “DATA CLEAR”, “TODAY RESULT”, “Creation of 2D Code”, “Volume Setting”, and “End”. When the main menu after the password input is displayed, the operation member 45 for production such as the stick controller 45A and the push button 45B in the pachinko gaming machine 1A is used in the same manner as when the main menu before the password input is displayed. It is only necessary to change the item to be selected or to confirm the selection of the item displayed as the selection target by inputting a predetermined instruction.

  When the volume setting flag is not set to “permitted”, the “volume setting” button is not displayed in the main menu after the password is input. The volume setting flag is a flag indicating whether the volume setting by the player is “permitted” or “not permitted”.

  If it is determined in step S301 shown in FIG. 11 that the main menu is being displayed (step S301; Yes), it is determined whether or not the main menu corresponds to before password input (step S301). S306). If the main menu is before the password is input (step S306; Yes), the pre-input menu operation process is executed (step S307). On the other hand, if the main menu is after the password has been entered (step S306; No), the menu operation processing after entry is executed (step S308).

  When it is determined in step S302 that there is no main menu display operation (step S302; No), password input setting processing (step S309) and other setting processing (step S310) are executed.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the pre-input menu operation process executed in step S307 of FIG. In the process of displaying an image such as step S322, step S324, step S326, step S330, or step S332 in FIG. 13, if other image display such as decorative pattern variation display is not being performed on the image display device 41A, an image is displayed as described later. The display image at each step is displayed in the display area of the display device 41A. If another image is being displayed, the display image at each step is displayed in the display area of the sub display device 41B.

  In this pre-input menu operation process, the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 first determines whether or not the “stock coin hint” item provided in the main menu before input has been selected (step S321). . At this time, if there is a selection for the item “stock coin hint” (step S321; Yes), a predetermined image serving as a hint screen is displayed on the display area of the image display device 41A or the sub display device 41B (step S321). S322). The CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 refers to the stock coin data stored in the stock coin storage area of the RAM, and selects one of a plurality of screens prepared in advance according to the stored stock coin status. This can be selected and displayed. In this case, it may be suggested that the degree of expectation of whether or not the value of the accumulated coins is high differs depending on which screen is selected and displayed. In this way, by displaying the screen that serves as a hint of stock coins, the player can predict how much stock coins are accumulated before entering the password, and more stock coins are accumulated. It is possible to select a game machine that is present and improve the interest of the game.

  If there is no selection for the “stock coin hint” item in step S321 (step S321; No), it is determined whether or not there is a selection for the “member registration” item (step S323). At this time, if the item “member registration” is selected (step S323; Yes), a predetermined image indicating the member registration two-dimensional code is displayed in the display area of the image display device 41A or the sub display device 41B. It is displayed (step S324). The two-dimensional code displayed at this time may be any code that specifies the URL indicating the location of the member registration page of the management server 1000. The player can operate the terminal device 1001 to take an image of the displayed two-dimensional code and take it into the terminal device 1001 (store the two-dimensional code in the storage unit 120). When the production operation member 45 is operated during the display of the two-dimensional code, the game in the gaming machine 1 is started, or when no operation is performed, a basic screen such as a main menu is displayed. Return to.

  If there is no selection for the “member registration” item in step S323 (step S323; No), it is determined whether or not there is a selection for the “simple start” item (step S325). At this time, if there is a selection for the item “simple start” (step S325; Yes), the effect setting for simple start is performed (step S326). For example, control is performed to change the effect state in the gaming machine 1 from the normal effect mode to the specific effect mode. In this case, the specific effect mode flag indicating the specific effect mode may be set to the on state. In addition, a character based on the default effect setting is displayed in a predetermined display area of the image display device 41A or the sub display device 41B, and a level value or an experience value meter according to the default setting is displayed (specifically, the level Both the value and experience meter are displayed as 0).

  If there is no selection for the “simple start” item in step S325 (step S325; No), it is determined whether or not there is a selection for the “password entry” item (step S327). At this time, if there is a selection for the “password input” item (step S327; Yes), for example, the gaming machine ID stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 32 is read (step S328). The gaming machine ID is unique identification information given in advance for each gaming machine 1, and has a different value for each gaming machine 1. Using such a gaming machine ID, a two-dimensional code for password acquisition is generated (step S329). Then, the generated image indicating the password acquisition two-dimensional code is displayed in the display area of the image display device 41A or the sub display device 41B (step S330).

  FIG. 15A shows a code display example for password acquisition. As long as the two-dimensional code for password acquisition specifies the URL indicating the location of the password issuance page of the management server 1000 and the gaming machine ID of the gaming machine 1 on which the two-dimensional code is displayed, Good. The player can operate the terminal device 1001 to take an image of the displayed two-dimensional code and take it into the terminal device 1001 (store the two-dimensional code in the storage unit 120).

  If there is no selection for the “password input” item in step S327 (step S327; No), it is determined whether or not there is a selection for the “end” item (step S331). At this time, if there is a selection for the “end” item (step S331; Yes), a predetermined image serving as an end confirmation screen is displayed in the display area of the image display device 41A or the sub display device 41B (step S332). . On the end confirmation screen, for example, an image showing a message “Do you want to end?” Is displayed, and if “YES” or “NO” can be selected by a predetermined instruction input using the production operation member 45, Good. When “YES” is selected, the screen is switched to the basic screen. On the other hand, if “NO” is selected, the display returns to the main menu.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the post-input menu operation process executed in step S308 of FIG. In the process of displaying an image such as step S362, step S366, step S372, and step S378 in FIG. 14, if other image display such as a decorative pattern variation display is not being performed on the image display device 41A, the image display device 41A is described later. The display image at each step is displayed in the display area, but when another image is being displayed, the display image at each step is displayed in the display area of the sub display device 41B.

  In this post-input menu operation processing, the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 first selects whether or not there is a selection for the “result of the day” provided in the main menu after the password input shown in FIG. Is determined (step S361).

  If it is determined that the item “Today's result” has been selected (YES in step S361), the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 accumulates the RAM in the storage area for storing the game history. All or part of the game history being played is displayed in the display area of the image display device 41A or the sub display device 41B (step S322).

  If it is determined that there is no selection for the item “Today's result” (NO in step S361), it is determined whether there is a selection for the item “data clear” (step S363).

  If it is determined that the item “DATA CLEAR” has been selected (YES in step S363), the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 stores the game stored in the storage area of the RAM for storing the game history. The history is cleared, and the game history is continuously updated from the cleared state (step S364).

  If it is determined that there is no selection for the “data clear” item (NO in step S363), it is determined whether there is a selection for the “end” item (step S365).

  If it is determined that there is a selection for the item “END” (YES in step S365), the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 executes the same process as step S332 in FIG. 13 (step S366). .

  If it is determined that there is no selection for the “end” item (NO in step S365), the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 executes a volume setting process described later with reference to FIG. 28 (step S370).

  After the volume setting process, the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 determines whether or not there is a selection for the item “create two-dimensional code” (step S376).

  If it is determined that there is a selection for the item “create two-dimensional code” (YES in step S376), the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 stores the game accumulated in the game history storage area of the RAM. A two-dimensional code is generated based on the volume setting stored in the storage area for storing the history and the volume setting of the RAM (step S377), and the generated two-dimensional code is displayed on the image display device 41A or the sub display device 41B. It is displayed in the area (step S378), the accumulated game history is cleared, the stored volume setting is initialized, and the volume setting flag is set to “not permitted” (step S379).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the password input setting process executed in step S309 of FIG. In the process of displaying an image such as step S343, step S350, step S352, or step S353 in FIG. 16, if the image display device 41A is not displaying another image such as a decorative pattern variation display, the image display device 41A will be described later. The display image at each step is displayed in the display area, but when another image is being displayed, the display image at each step is displayed in the display area of the sub display device 41B.

  In the password input setting process, the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 first determines whether or not a two-dimensional code for password acquisition is being displayed (step S341). At this time, when the two-dimensional code is being displayed (step S341; Yes), for example, whether or not a predetermined button operation such as a push operation on the push button 45B in the pachinko gaming machine 1A or the push button 45C in the slot machine 1B has been performed. Is determined (step S342). When the two-dimensional code for password acquisition shown in FIG. 15A is displayed, for example, the operation member 45 for production such as the push button 45B in the pachinko gaming machine 1A or the push button 45C in the slot machine 1B is used. When a predetermined instruction input (pressing operation etc.) is detected (step S342; Yes), a password input screen is displayed (step S343). On the other hand, if there is no button operation (step S342; No), the password input setting process is ended and the process waits.

  FIG. 15B shows a display example of a password input screen. The player causes the password issued from the management server 1000 to be displayed on the display screen of the terminal device 1001. While watching this password, for example, the stick controller 45A and the push button 45B in the pachinko gaming machine 1A, the stop switch in the slot machine 1B, the push button 45C, and the like can be operated to input the password on the password input screen.

  When it is determined in step S341 in FIG. 16 that the two-dimensional code for password acquisition is not being displayed (step S341; No), it is determined whether the password input screen is being displayed (step S344). ). If not being displayed (step S344; No), the password input setting process is terminated. When the password input screen is being displayed (step S344; Yes), it is determined whether or not the password input is completed based on an operation for determining the password (step S345).

  If the password input has not been completed (step S345; No), it is determined whether or not there has been an operation for inputting the password (step S346). If there is no input operation (step S346; No), the password input setting process is terminated as it is, and if there is an input operation (step S346; Yes), control is performed to update the input information (step S347). ), And the password input setting process ends. As described above, the password input is accepted in response to the operation of inputting the password during the display of the password input screen.

  When the input of the password is completed in step S345 (step S345; Yes), the gaming machine ID is verified based on the input password (step S348). The password issued from the management server 1000 includes specific information corresponding to the gaming machine ID serving as unique identification information assigned to each gaming machine 1. The specific information may be information indicating the gaming machine ID itself, or information obtained by performing a predetermined conversion process on information indicating the gaming machine ID. In other words, the password issued from the management server 1000 only needs to include specific information that can specify that it corresponds to the two-dimensional code for password acquisition displayed on the gaming machine 1. The CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 analyzes the password using a password analysis table stored in a predetermined area of the ROM.

  FIG. 17A shows a configuration example of a password analysis table. In the password analysis table shown in FIG. 17A, “0” corresponding to the symbols constituting the password (10 types of alphanumeric characters, 26 types of Roman letters [upper case]: 26 types, Roman letters [lower case]: 26 types). ”To“ 61 ”are determined.

  FIG. 17B shows an example of a password analysis process using a password analysis table. The password received on the password input screen is replaced with a corresponding numerical value (decimal number) with reference to this password analysis table. The replaced numerical value (decimal number) is further converted into a 6-digit (6-bit) binary number, and the value (16 bits) assigned to the first bit of the binary number corresponding to each symbol is the player ID (gaming machine). It is extracted as unique information for identifying the player separately from the ID). The player ID may be included in the history information on the gaming machine 1 side and stored in a predetermined area in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 32.

  For example, 50-bit data excluding the first bit corresponding to the player ID in the binary numeric string corresponding to the upper 10 symbols of the symbol string constituting the password is extracted as common data. The common data is set in common regardless of the model of the gaming machine 1, such as the model information of the gaming machine 1, the gaming machine ID, the number of variable displays, the number of jackpots (the number of bonuses in the case of a slot machine) and the set volume. It only needs to contain the data used. On the other hand, 30-bit data excluding the first bit corresponding to the player ID in the binary numeric string corresponding to the lower 6 symbols of the symbol string constituting the password is extracted as unique data. The unique data is used for setting in the gaming machine 1 or the like of the same model, and may include data such as game history information that can be used according to the model of the gaming machine 1 such as a level or an experience value.

  As a result of collating the gaming machine ID in step S348 shown in FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine ID is valid (step S349). At this time, if the matching result of the gaming machine ID is invalid (step S349; No), the gaming machine matching NG screen is displayed (step S350). On the gaming machine verification NG screen, an image corresponding to a message notifying that the verification result of the gaming machine ID using the password is abnormal, a message prompting re-input of the password, or the like may be displayed.

  If the matching result of the gaming machine ID is valid in step S349 (step S349; Yes), it is determined whether another matching result using the input password is valid (step S349). S351). At this time, if the collation result is invalid (step S351; No), a password NG screen is displayed (step S352). On the password NG screen, an image corresponding to a message notifying that the password verification result is abnormal or a message prompting the user to re-enter the password may be displayed.

  If the password verification result is valid in step S351 (step S351; Yes), a password OK screen is displayed (step S353). On the password OK screen, an image corresponding to a message for notifying that the password verification result is normal may be displayed.

  Next, the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 displays an immediately preceding game history reflection confirmation screen for confirming whether or not to reflect the immediately preceding game history in the game history of the player who has input the password, or the image display device 41A or It is displayed on the display area of the sub display device 41B (step S354).

  In this embodiment, as shown in step S41 and step S42 in FIG. 9, the game history is updated and stored every time the update condition is satisfied, regardless of whether or not the player has input a password. As shown in step S44 and step S45 in FIG. 9, when a game is not performed for a predetermined time, and as shown in step S379 in FIG. 14, a “two-dimensional code creation” selection operation, etc. When a game end operation is performed, the accumulated game history is cleared. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the game history accumulated before the password is input can be reflected in the game history after the password is input. However, the game history to be reflected is limited to the game history within the storage capacity of the storage area for storing the game history in the RAM of the production control microcomputer 32.

  On the immediately preceding game history reflection confirmation screen displayed in step S354, options for selecting a period to be reflected are displayed. For example, “reflect game history from one rotation before”, “reflect game history from ten rotations before”, “reflect game history from previous big hit”, “accumulate after game history is cleared last time,” The option “Reflect all playing history” is displayed.

  The CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 uses the effect operation member 45 such as the stick controller 45A and the push button 45B for any of the options on the previous game history reflection confirmation screen displayed in step S354. It is determined whether or not it has been selected (step S355). If it is determined that no option is selected (NO in step S355), the process of step S355 is repeated.

  If it is determined that one of the options has been selected (YES in step S355), the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 reflects the game history in the selected range in the game history based on the input password. Then, it is set in the storage area of the game history in the RAM (step S356).

  In the process of step S356, the display mode of the effect image displayed on the display area of the image display device 41A or the sub display device 41B, for example, according to the level specified by the password, the experience value, or other game history, or from the speaker 42 The kind of the music to be output and the lighting pattern of the LED or the like included in the effect light emitting member 43 may be set to any of a plurality of types prepared in advance. In addition, an effect mode corresponding to the game history may be set, and an effect image corresponding to the effect mode may be displayed.

  Next, the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 determines whether or not the setting instructing unit 83-1 of the volume setting switch 83 indicates the switch position of the player volume adjustment “permitted” (step S357A).

  FIG. 26 is a view showing an appearance of a volume setting switch 83 provided on the effect control board 31 of the pachinko gaming machine 1A. FIG. 26A is a plan view, and FIG. 26B is a perspective view. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating the correspondence between the switch position indicated by the setting instruction unit 83-1 of the volume setting switch 83 and the setting content.

  Referring to FIG. 26 and FIG. 27, since the volume setting switch 83 is provided on the effect control board 31 inside the pachinko gaming machine 1A, the player cannot operate it. Only staff are allowed to operate.

  The setting instruction unit 83-1 of the volume setting switch 83 indicates one of the switch positions from “0” to “F” when the volume setting switch 83 is rotated. Then, depending on the switch position indicated by the setting instruction unit 83-1, the upper limit volume of the set volume shown in FIG. 27 and the volume adjustment by the player are “possible” or “impossible”. Whether it exists is set.

  For example, when the setting instruction unit 83-1 indicates the switch position “5”, the upper limit volume is set to “97.0” and the volume adjustment by the player is set to “permitted”.

  If it is determined that the setting instruction unit 83-1 of the volume setting switch 83 indicates the switch position of the player volume adjustment “possible” (YES in step S357A), the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 determines the game history. However, it is determined whether or not a condition for permitting the player to set the volume is satisfied (step S357B).

  The volume setting permission conditions are, for example, the condition that the total number of decorative symbol changes so far exceeds 10,000, the condition that the level has reached half of the maximum value, and the achievement of the mission among all missions Any condition relating to the game history, such as a condition that the rate is 50% or more, may be used.

  When it is determined that the game history satisfies the volume setting permission condition (YES in step S357B), the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 sets the set volume based on the volume setting data included in the password. Then, the volume setting flag is set to “permitted” (step S359).

  When the set volume based on the data included in the password exceeds the upper limit volume corresponding to the switch position indicated by the setting instruction unit 83-1 of the volume setting switch 83, the upper limit volume is set.

  If it is determined that the setting instruction section 83-1 of the volume setting switch 83 does not indicate the switch position of the player volume adjustment “permitted” (NO in step S357A), the game history does not satisfy the volume setting permission condition ( If NO is determined in step S357B, and after step S359, the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 ends the password input setting process, and returns the process to be executed to step S309 of FIG.

  Thus, in the password input setting process, the effect setting by the process of step S356 is performed based on the fact that the result of the matching of the gaming machine ID is determined to be valid in the process of step S349. On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of step S349 that the matching result of the gaming machine ID is invalid, the effect setting by the process of step S356 is not performed, and the effect setting of the normal time (default) is set. In this way, by enabling different production settings according to the matching result of the gaming machine ID, it is possible to change the gaming mode according to the determination result of whether or not there is a predetermined correspondence between the password and the gaming machine ID. Can be set. That is, the game modes set in accordance with the result of checking the gaming machine ID include various types of effect modes executed in the gaming machine 1.

  The management server 1000 can be accessed from the terminal device 1001 via the communication network 1002, manages game-related information related to games played on the gaming machine 1, and issues and distributes passwords and executes them on the terminal device 1001. Distribution of possible game machine applications is possible. In the management server 1000, a player database for managing game-related information for each player is configured.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the flow of a sound volume setting process executed by the effect control microcomputer 32. In the process of displaying an image such as step S382, step S395, or step S398 in FIG. 28, when other image display such as a decorative pattern change display is not being performed on the image display device 41A, the display area of the image display device 41A is described later. In addition, the display image at each step is displayed. When another image is being displayed, the display image at each step is displayed in the display area of the sub display device 41B.

  Referring to FIG. 28, in the volume setting process, the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 first selects a “volume setting” item provided in the main menu after the password input shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not there has been (step S381).

  If it is determined that there is a selection for the “volume setting” item (YES in step S381), the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 displays an image of a volume setting screen for the player to set the volume. It is displayed on the display area of the display device 41A or the sub display device 41B (step S382).

  Next, the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 determines whether or not effect sound such as effect sound of decorative pattern change display is currently being output (step S383A).

  When it is determined that the production sound is being output (YES in step S383A), the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 continues to reproduce the production sound at the current set volume (step S383B).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the production sound is not being output (NO in step S383A), the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 starts to reproduce the setting BGM at the current set volume (step S383C). The setting BGM is output so that the player can confirm the level of hearing when the set volume is changed.

  When it is determined that there is no selection for the “volume setting” item (NO in step S381), the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 displays the volume setting screen displayed in step S382 after step 383B and step S383C. Whether or not is being displayed is determined (step S390). If it is determined that the volume setting screen is not being displayed (NO in step S390), the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 returns the process to be executed to step S370 in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the volume setting screen is being displayed (YES in step S390), the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 determines whether or not the production operation member 45 has been operated (step). S391). When it is determined that there is no (NO in step S391), the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 advances the process to be executed to the process of step S397.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that there is an operation on the production operation member 45 (YES in step S391), the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 changes the predetermined volume and the set volume after changing the set volume in the operation direction. A level is calculated (step S392). For example, when the predetermined level is 1, if the level before the change is 50 and the operation direction is the upward direction, the set volume level after the change is calculated as 50 + 1 = 51.

  Then, the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 determines whether or not the calculated set volume is equal to or lower than the upper limit volume described with reference to FIG. If it is determined that the volume is not lower than the upper limit volume (NO in step S393), the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 advances the process to be executed to step S397 without changing the calculated set volume.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the calculated set volume is equal to or lower than the upper limit volume (YES in step S393), the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 calculates the set volume of the storage area for storing the set volume of the RAM. The volume is updated to the later set volume (step S394), and the display of the set volume on the volume setting screen displayed in step S382 is changed to the changed set volume (step S395).

  Next, the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 determines whether or not an effect sound such as an effect sound of a decorative pattern change display is being output (step S396A).

  When it is determined that the production sound is being output (YES in step S396A), the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 reproduces the production sound at the changed set volume stored in the RAM (step S396B). Thereby, the subsequent effect sound is also reproduced at the changed set volume.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the production sound is not being output (NO in step S396A), the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 reproduces the setting BGM at the changed set volume (step S396C). Thereby, the subsequent effect sound is also reproduced at the changed set volume.

  After step S396B and step S396C, the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 advances the process to be executed to the process of step S397.

  Next, the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 determines whether or not a condition for ending the volume setting is satisfied (step S397). For example, the condition for ending the volume setting is a condition that a button for ending the setting of the volume setting screen is operated, and a condition that no operation is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute). Etc.

  If it is determined that the condition for ending the volume setting is satisfied (YES in step S397), the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 displays the main menu after the password input in FIG. It is displayed on the display area of the display device 41B (step S398).

  When it is determined that the condition for ending the volume setting is not satisfied (NO in step S397), and after step S398, the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 performs a process to be executed as a caller of the volume setting process. Returning to the process of step S370 of FIG.

  FIG. 18 shows a configuration example of the player database. The player database is associated with terminal identification information that can individually identify the terminal device 1001, and the current status (during game, game end), gaming machine ID, variable display count, jackpot count, level, experience value, acquisition Various data consisting of coins (gold, silver, bronze), points (acquisition points), points, customs, other game history information, privilege grant information, set volume, etc. are registered for each player (each terminal identification information) Has been. In addition, you may provide a game history information database and a privilege provision information database separately from a player database. The game history information database only needs to register various game history information for each player (for each terminal identification information). The privilege grant information database only needs to register various privilege grant information for each player (for each terminal identification information).

  Content that can be processed by the terminal device 1001 may be stored in the storage unit 220 of the management server 1000 so that it can be distributed. The content may be a moving image, a still image, or music that is played back and viewed on the terminal device 1001. In the terminal device 1001, a content distribution request is transmitted from the control unit 110 via the wireless communication unit 150 or the like. The control unit 210 of the management server 1000 only needs to be able to distribute the content read from the storage unit 220 to the terminal device 1001 via the communication unit 250 or the like in response to the distribution request. Note that the server device that distributes content may be a computer system that is configured separately from the management server 1000 that manages game-related information.

  FIG. 19 shows a display example of each page constituting a site provided from the management server 1000 to the terminal device 1001. FIG. 19A shows the top menu page of the site. The top menu includes menus such as “issue password”, “data confirmation”, “content download”, and “volume setting”.

  When the selection of the menu “issue password” is confirmed, a password is issued based on the initial registration information (member registration information) of the player or the game history information stored in the player database. When issuing a password based on the game history information, the management unit 1000 is accessed by photographing a two-dimensional code for password acquisition as shown in FIG. A password acquisition request is sent. The password issued by the management server 1000 is included in the password issuance page shown in FIG. 19B and distributed to the terminal device 1001. The password thus issued can be stored and stored in the storage unit 120 of the terminal device 1001 or the like.

  When the selection of the menu “data confirmation” is confirmed on the top menu page shown in FIG. 19A, the level corresponding to the player ID (terminal identification information), the experience value, and the like are determined from various data stored in the player database. Variable display count, big hit count, etc. are extracted. The data extracted by the management server 1000 is included in a data confirmation page shown in FIG. 19C, for example, and distributed to the terminal device 1001. By displaying such a data confirmation page, the game history and the like on the gaming machine 1 can be output so that the player can confirm.

  When the selection of the menu “content download” on the top menu page shown in FIG. 19A is confirmed, a content download page for downloading content stored in the storage unit 220 of the management server 1000 is displayed on the terminal device 1001. be delivered. At this time, the control unit 210 of the management server 1000 extracts the acquisition points corresponding to the player ID (terminal identification information) from the stored data in the player database, and extracts the acquired points on the content download page distributed to the terminal device 1001. Include points. For example, when the content download page shown in FIG. 19D is displayed, the current acquisition points are displayed therein, and the acquisition points (C) required to download C from the content A distributed as a privilege ( Necessary points) are also displayed. The player operates the operation unit 130 to confirm the selection of any of the content items A to C, and the selected content is managed on the management server 1000 on the condition that the acquired points have reached the necessary points. To the terminal device 1001 and stored in the storage unit 120 so that reproduction or the like is possible.

  When the selection of the “volume setting” menu on the top menu page shown in FIG. 19A is confirmed, a page for setting the volume of the gaming machine 1 is delivered to the terminal device 1001. This page includes “volume setting” as the name of the page, the current volume setting, the operation unit for raising or lowering the volume setting, the “confirm” button for confirming the volume setting, and the volume setting. A “return” button for returning to the top menu without changing is displayed.

  FIG. 20 shows various processing contents executed by the management server 1000. In the management server 1000, the control unit 210 executes processing based on the computer program read from the storage unit 220 in response to various requests received from the terminal device 1001 via the communication network 1002. For example, when a member registration request is received based on the selection of the “member registration” item in the main menu before password entry shown in FIG. 12A, member registration processing is executed. Based on the selection of the “easy start” item in the main menu shown in FIG. 12A, when an easy start request is received, an easy start update process is executed. When a password acquisition request is received based on the selection of the “password input” item in the main menu shown in FIG. 12A, a password issuing process is executed. When a post-game code acceptance request is received based on the selection of the “Create 2-D code” item in the main menu after password entry shown in FIG. 12B, a game history update process is executed. The When another information update request is received, management information update processing is executed. Alternatively, for example, when various information provision requests are received, as in the case where the selection of the item “data confirmation” is confirmed on the top menu page shown in FIG. 19A, the management information provision processing is executed.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a password issuing process executed when the management server 1000 receives a password acquisition request. In this password issuing process, the control unit 210 of the management server 1000 first reads status information corresponding to the player ID (terminal identification information) from various data stored in the player database, and the status is in game. It is determined whether or not (step S501). If the status is “in game” (step S501; Yes), it is determined that the password is not issued and the password issuance period has already been issued, and the password issue NG is notified to the terminal device 1001 (step S502). When the status is “game”, the terminal device 1001 displays a warning page including information indicating that the game currently being executed in the gaming machine 1 is not reflected in the game history. After the password is distributed, a new password may be issued in response to receiving the password reissue request.

  If it is determined in step S501 that the status is not gaming (step S501; No), the gaming machine ID included in the password acquisition request transmitted from the terminal device 1001 is extracted (step S503). Also, game history information corresponding to the player ID (terminal identification information) is read from various data stored in the player database (step S504). Thereafter, a password is generated using the gaming machine ID, gaming history information, and the like (step S505). Then, the generated password is notified to the terminal device 1001 (step S506). At this time, the current status is set to gaming (step S507). As a result, after the password is issued, the management server 1000 can store the current status in the game and the fact that the game on the gaming machine 1 reflected in the game history is started can be specified. .

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of a game history update process executed when the management server 1000 receives a post-game code acceptance request. In this game history update process, the control unit 210 of the management server 1000 first reads status information corresponding to the player ID (terminal identification information) from various data stored in the player database. It is determined whether it is in the middle (step S521). When the status is not playing (step S521; No), the history update NG is notified to the terminal device 1001 (step S522). Even if the status is not in game, when a post-game code acceptance request is received, the process may proceed to step S523.

  If it is determined in step S521 that the status is gaming (step S521; Yes), the gaming machine ID is checked (step S523). For example, the control unit 210 reads information on the gaming machine ID corresponding to the player ID (terminal identification information) from various data stored in the player database, and responds to the post-game code acceptance request transmitted from the terminal device 1001. Compare with included gaming machine ID. Then, depending on whether or not both of the gaming machine IDs match, it is determined whether or not the matching result of the gaming machine ID is valid (step S524). At this time, if the collation result is invalid (step S524; No), the gaming machine collation NG is notified to the terminal device 1001 (step S525), and the game history update process is terminated. Therefore, if the gaming machine ID stored in the player database in the management server 1000 is different from the gaming machine ID indicated in the post-game code acceptance request from the terminal device 1001, the game history and the like are updated. Can be restricted from being done. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the game history from being updated improperly, and to make an effect setting based on an appropriate game history, to appropriately increase the player's willingness to play, and to improve the interest of the game it can.

  If the game machine ID collation result is valid in step S524 (step S524; Yes), various game history information and settings are made based on the game history update information included in the post-game code acceptance request. The volume is updated (step S526). Further, the current status is set to the game end (step S527). Then, the history update OK is notified to the terminal device 1001 (step S528).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing for performing various settings of the gaming machine 1 using a password. In the process of displaying an image, such as step SA12, step SA13, and step SA18 in FIG. 23, when other image display such as decorative pattern variation display is not being performed on the image display device 41A, the display area of the image display device 41A is described later. In addition, the display image at each step is displayed. When another image is being displayed, the display image at each step is displayed in the display area of the sub display device 41B.

  The processing shown in FIG. 23 includes processing executed by each of the gaming machine 1, the terminal device 1001, and the management server 1000. In the process shown in FIG. 23, first, in the gaming machine 1, there is a selection for the item “password input” shown in FIG. 12A (step SA11). This process corresponds to the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 determining that the “password input” item has been selected by the process of step S327 shown in FIG. Thereby, in the gaming machine 1, the two-dimensional code for password acquisition is displayed on the image display device 41A or the sub display device 41B (step SA12). This process corresponds to the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 executing the process of step S330 shown in FIG.

  Based on the two-dimensional code for password acquisition displayed in this way, the terminal device 1001 acquires code display information (step SA21). As an example of the processing in step SA21, the control unit 110 of the terminal device 1001 determines the selection for the menu “issue password” shown in FIG. 19A, for example, based on the detection of a predetermined operation on the operation unit 130. Sometimes, settings for starting a shooting operation using the camera unit 160 (specifically, execution start of a shooting application, etc.) are performed. Subsequently, in response to, for example, the player pressing down a predetermined shooting start button included in the operation unit 130, the control unit 110 uses the camera unit 160 to display the image display device 41A of the gaming machine 1 or The terminal device 1001 acquires code display information represented by the two-dimensional code by photographing the two-dimensional code displayed on the sub display device 41B.

  In the terminal device 1001, shooting using the camera unit 160 is performed in accordance with a predetermined operation by the player. Note that after the start setting of the shooting operation is performed in step SA21, shooting by the camera unit 160 is started as it is, and a separate operation such as pressing of the shooting start button may be unnecessary. Even in this case, since the process of step SA21 is executed according to the predetermined operation of the terminal device 1001 by the player, it can be said that the camera unit 160 performs shooting according to the predetermined operation by the player.

  Based on the code display information acquired in step SA21, the control unit 110 of the terminal device 1001 accesses the management server 1000 via the wireless communication unit 150, the antenna 151, and the communication network 1002, and transmits a password acquisition request ( Step SA22). At this time, the code display information acquired on the terminal device 1001 side may be transmitted to the management server 1000 as it is based on, for example, that access is permitted (authentication success). Alternatively, information necessary for obtaining a password issued by the management server 1000 may be extracted from the code display information and transmitted to the management server 1000. The information necessary for acquiring the password includes identification information (terminal identification information) of the terminal device 1001 and terminal address information indicating the network address of the terminal device 1001, as well as a gaming machine ID included in the two-dimensional code for password acquisition. The game machine ID information etc. which are shown should just be included. Further, if the player's profile information is recorded in advance in the storage unit 120 of the terminal device 1001, this profile information may be included.

  On the management server 1000 side, for example, the control unit 210 executes a computer program for access management stored in the storage unit 220 to detect access from the terminal device 1001 (password acquisition access). Then, it may be determined whether to permit access by executing a predetermined authentication process. In addition, you may make it permit arbitrary password acquisition access, without performing special authentication processing. Thereafter, the management server 1000 specifies the gaming machine ID and the like based on the received information from the terminal device 1001 (step SA31). This process corresponds to the control unit 210 of the management server 1000 executing the process of step S503 shown in FIG. Subsequently, a password issuance result based on the gaming machine ID is notified (step SA32). This process corresponds to the control unit 210 of the management server 1000 executing the process of step S506 shown in FIG.

  On the terminal device 1001 side, the password acquisition information from the management server 1000 is notified (step SA23). At this time, for example, the password issuing page shown in FIG. 19B may be displayed on the display unit 140 so that the player can recognize the password. Further, password acquisition information from the management server 1000 may be stored and stored in the storage unit 120 of the terminal device 1001.

  The gaming machine 1 accepts a password input operation (step SA14). For example, based on the determination that there is a button operation in step S342 shown in FIG. 16, display of the password input screen is started by the process of step S343. Thereafter, whenever it is determined in step S346 that there is an input operation, control is performed to update the input information by the process in step S347. When it is determined that the input is completed by the process of step S345, the gaming machine ID is collated in correspondence with the execution of the process of step S348 (step SA15). Then, in response to executing the processing such as step S356 and step S358 shown in FIG. 16, production setting (including volume setting) based on the password is performed (step SA16).

  Thus, after the effect setting based on the password is performed, the game history for each player can be updated by performing the game on the gaming machine 1. When the game on the gaming machine 1 is finished, there is a selection for the item “Create two-dimensional code” shown in FIG. 12B (step SA17). At this time, for example, instead of the two-dimensional code for password acquisition as shown in FIG. 15A, an image indicating a two-dimensional code for game history update (post-game code) is displayed on the image display device 41A or the sub-display device. It is displayed in the display area 41B (step SA18). Based on the displayed two-dimensional code for game history update, the terminal device 1001 acquires code display information (step SA24). The control unit 110 of the terminal device 1001 accesses the management server 1000 based on the code display information acquired in step SA24, and transmits a post-game code acceptance request (step SA25). The post-game code acceptance request indicates the gaming machine ID included in the two-dimensional code for updating the game history, in addition to the identification information (terminal identification information) of the terminal device 1001 and the terminal address information indicating the network address of the terminal device 1001. It only needs to include the gaming machine ID information and the like.

  On the management server 1000 side, for example, the control unit 210 executes a computer program for access management stored in the storage unit 220 to detect access from the terminal device 1001 (access for game history update). Then, it may be determined whether to permit access by executing a predetermined authentication process. Thereafter, the management server 1000 specifies the gaming machine ID and the like based on the received information from the terminal device 1001 (step SA33). This process corresponds to the control unit 210 of the management server 1000 executing the process of step S523 shown in FIG. Subsequently, a game history update result based on the gaming machine ID is notified (step SA34). This process corresponds to the control unit 210 of the management server 1000 executing the processes of steps S522 and S528 shown in FIG. On the terminal device 1001 side, the history update result from the management server 1000 is notified (step SA26).

  As described above, the password used to perform the effect setting of the gaming machine 1 is created in response to the password acquisition request transmitted from the terminal device 1001 by the process of step SA22. The password acquisition request is generated by photographing the two-dimensional code for password acquisition displayed on the image display device 41A or the sub display device 41B of the gaming machine 1 by the processing of step SA12 with the camera unit 160 of the terminal device 1001, The game machine ID information indicating the game machine ID that is the unique identification information given to the game machine 1 is included. Therefore, the password issued from the management server 1000 is unique to the gaming machine 1 corresponding to the gaming machine ID, and can be disabled in the gaming machine 1 having a gaming machine ID different from the gaming machine 1. Thereby, diversion of the password in the plurality of gaming machines 1 can be prevented, and the interest of the game can be improved by appropriate performance setting.

  In the gaming machine 1, when the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 selects the “password input” item as shown in FIG. 12A in the process of step S327 shown in FIG. Based on the gaming machine ID read in the process, a two-dimensional code for password acquisition as shown in FIG. 15A is generated by the process of step S329. The password generated two-dimensional code generated in this way is displayed in the display area of the image display device 41A or the sub display device 41B in the process of step S330, thereby generating the password generated based on the gaming machine ID. The two-dimensional code for acquisition can be output to be acquired by the terminal device 1001 or the like outside the gaming machine 1. Thereafter, a password input screen as shown in FIG. 15B is displayed in the process of step S343 shown in FIG. 16, and the player inputs a predetermined instruction using the effect operation member 45. Enable. If it is determined in step S345 that the input has been completed, the gaming machine ID is checked in step S348. At this time, for example, the information on the gaming machine ID stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 32 is read and compared with the gaming machine ID included in the password. Then, when both the gaming machine IDs match, for example, when the password has a predetermined correspondence with the gaming machine ID, the matching result of the gaming machine ID is valid in the process of step S349. judge. Based on the fact that the matching result of the gaming machine ID is valid, the effect setting based on the password is performed in the process of step S356. On the other hand, if the matching result of the gaming machine ID is unreasonable, the process of step S356 is not performed, so that the game with the same effect setting as when no password is input is executed.

  As an example of the effect setting based on the password, an effect mode determination table for determining the effect mode as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance is set to an effect mode determination table different from the case where no password is input.

  For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1A, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, in the big hit gaming state, the period is shorter than when the big hit type is “normal” or “probability changed”. A round is performed in which the grand prize opening is changed to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player over (for example, 0.1 second). Alternatively, the number of rounds executed when the big hit type becomes “surprise” may be set to a smaller number of times (for example, “2”) than when the big hit type becomes “normal” or “probable change”. . A round executed in the big hit gaming state when such a big hit type becomes “surprise” is also referred to as a “short-term open round”. On the other hand, the round executed in the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “normal” or “probable change” is also referred to as “normal open round”. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is a period during which the game ball is changed to the first state in which the winning ball is easy to pass (enter) in each round compared to the jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed. It is sufficient that it is at least one of shortening the number of times and decreasing the number of round executions. After the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the big hit type is “probable”, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1A is controlled to the probable change state.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1A, when the variable display result is “small hit”, in the small hit gaming state, the big winning opening is opened like the short-term open round, and the first state is advantageous to the player. A change operation (variable winning operation) is performed. That is, in the small hit gaming state in which the variable winning action is performed, the game ball easily passes (enters) through the big winning opening in each operation period (opening period), compared to the big hit gaming state in which the normal open round is executed. Any one of at least one of the shortening of the period for changing to the first state and the decrease in the number of executions of the variable winning operation (opening operation) may be used. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1A is controlled to be the same gaming state as before the small hit gaming state.

  When the big hit gaming state corresponding to the big hit type “surprise” or the small hit gaming state corresponding to the variable display result “small hit” ends, the performance state may shift to a probability change latent mode different from the normal state. As such a probability variation latent mode, a plurality of types of production modes such as modes A to C may be prepared in advance.

  In the process of step S356 shown in FIG. 16, the password is normally input by setting the password input flag provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control flag setting unit) in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 32 to the on state. What is necessary is just to memorize | store so that it may be confirmed. For example, when the big hit gaming state corresponding to the big hit type “surprise” ends in the process of step S233 shown in FIG. 9 or when the small hit gaming state ends in the process of step S243, the password input flag is turned on. Different presentation mode determination tables may be selected depending on whether or not there is. In the effect mode determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value for determining the effect mode may be assigned to the determination results of a plurality of types of effect modes such as mode A to mode C. The CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 extracts the effect mode determination random number value included in the effect random number and refers to the selected effect mode determination table so that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type In any of modes A to C in which the probability variation latent mode is selected, the ratio is determined according to whether the accuracy is the accuracy at which the accuracy is “surprise” or the time at which the variable display result is “small hit”. Just decide.

  FIG. 24 shows an example of determining the effect mode at the time of hitting and small hits in the pachinko gaming machine 1A. Here, when there is no password input, the transition destination effect mode is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the password is input, the transition destination effect mode is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. The transition destination effect mode is an effect mode in which a transition (transition) is made in response to the start or end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (A), when there is no password input, the transition destination effect mode is determined to be mode A or mode B at the same rate at the time of sudden recognition. Further, although the ratio determined for mode A at the time of small hit is higher than the ratio determined for mode B, the difference in the determined ratio is set to be relatively small. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24B, when a password is entered, the rate determined for mode B is higher than the rate determined for mode A at the time of abruptness. The ratio determined for mode A at the time of small hitting is higher than the ratio determined for mode B, and the difference in the determined ratio is set to be relatively large. Further, mode C may be determined at a predetermined ratio (20/100 ratio) at the time of sudden hit, while mode C is not determined at the small hit. With this setting, when no password is entered, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the mode is in the probable state in response to the suddenness in either mode A or mode B. Become. On the other hand, when a password is entered, there is a high possibility that if the mode is A, the probability change state is not corresponding to the small hit state. It becomes easy for the player to recognize that there is a high possibility of being. Furthermore, if the mode C is entered, the player can definitely recognize that the state of probability change has been made in response to the suddenness.

  The determination ratio of the destination presentation mode is not limited to that shown in FIG. 24. For example, when the password input flag is off, mode A is always set regardless of whether it is a sudden or small hit. On the other hand, when the transfer destination effect mode is determined, when the password input flag is on, the transfer destination effect mode is set to the modes A to mode at a predetermined ratio according to the time of suddenness and the small hit as shown in FIG. C may be determined. In this case, if there is no password input, mode A is always the transition destination effect mode regardless of whether it is a sudden or small hit. For this reason, it becomes impossible for the player to recognize from the transition destination effect mode whether or not the state is in the probability changing state in response to the suddenness. On the other hand, when a password is entered, there is a high possibility that if the mode is A, the probability change state is not corresponding to the small hit state. It becomes easy for the player to recognize that there is a high possibility of being. Furthermore, if the mode C is entered, the player can definitely recognize that the state of probability change has been made in response to the suddenness. As described above, mode B and mode C can be the transition destination production mode only when the password is input, so that various productions can be executed by inputting the password, and the input of the password is promoted. The interest of the game can be improved.

  As another example of the effect setting based on the password, the effect result determination table for determining the effect result in the privilege grant suggestion effect is set to an effect result determination table different from the case where no password is input. In the bonus giving suggestion, for example, “x” for notifying that the variable display result is “losing” and “○” for notifying that the variable display result is “big hit” as choices such as each roulette square. Then, a part or all of the options are displayed among “coins” for notifying that a coin (predetermined privilege) is given to the player. Then, a bonus grant suggestion effect is executed in such a manner that the sphere rotates on the roulette, and depending on whether the sphere is stopped and displayed in any option of “×”, “O”, and “coin” as the effect result It is notified that there is a variable display result or coins are given.

  For example, in the process of step S222 shown in FIG. 9, before the variable display is started, the control of the rendering operation that becomes the bonus granting suggestion is started, and the bonus granting suggestion is displayed before the variable display result is derived and displayed. The effect result in the effect may be notified. The effect result in such privilege grant suggestion may be determined at a predetermined ratio according to whether or not the password input flag is on.

  As an example, when the password input flag is off, the variable display result is determined to be “losing” and the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” at a predetermined ratio according to each. It is decided that the bonus grant suggestion is not executed, the ball is stopped and displayed as the result of “X”, or the ball is stopped and displayed as the result of “○”. The On the other hand, when the password input flag is on, in addition to these, it is only necessary to notify that a coin has been given by stopping and displaying a ball as an option of “coin” as an effect result. With this setting, if a password is entered, if a coin is given, the ball is stopped and displayed as an option for “coin” as a presentation result in the privilege grant suggesting effect. It can be notified that there is. On the other hand, even if a coin is given, if no password is entered, the ball is stopped and displayed in the “○” or “×” option as the effect result in the bonus grant suggestion, and the ball is displayed in the “coin” option. Is not displayed. In this case, it may be set so that the option of “coin” is not included in the options in the roulette, or may be set so that the ball is not stopped and displayed even if included in the options in the roulette. .

  FIG. 25 shows an example of an effect operation in the case where a privilege grant suggesting effect is executed. In this effect operation example, based on the fact that a new variable display is started and it is determined to execute the privilege giving suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. ”And“ × ”choices (a roulette picture with“ O ”and“ X ”displayed on each roulette square) is displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 25 (2), the start of the privilege giving suggestion effect is notified by a message such as “Roulette Chance!”, And the effect of rotating the roulette ball is started.

  Thereafter, when it becomes the notification timing of the effect result, as shown in FIG. 25 (3), an image display is performed such that the ball once enters the square of “×”, and the variable display result is “lost”. The production is performed as if Then, as shown in FIG. 25 (4), an effect is performed in which the sphere containing the ball changes from “×” to “coin” to notify that there is a coin.

  In the example of the effect operation shown in FIG. 25, a sphere is stopped and displayed as an option for “coin” as an effect result. However, when a sphere is stopped and displayed as an option for “◯”, in FIG. Confirmed display with a ball in the first circle of “○”. In addition, when a sphere is stopped and displayed as an option for “×”, an effect of entering the “×” square in FIG. 25 (3) is executed, and the entered “×” square is displayed. Without any change, it is confirmed and displayed with the ball in the “×” square.

  Regardless of whether the type of coin to be given is gold, silver or bronze, it is not limited to the one that displays the option of “coin” in a common manner and notifies that there is a coin to be given. For example, by displaying the choices of “gold coins”, “silver coins”, “copper coins”, or by changing the display color of the choices of “coins”, the types of coins to be given are gold, silver, You may alert | report so that it can be specified which is copper. Further, for example, by displaying a number together with an option of “coin”, the number of coins to be given may be notified in an identifiable manner.

  In such a privilege giving suggestion effect, if no password is input, the ball is stopped and displayed in the “O” or “×” option as the effect result, and the ball is not stopped and displayed in the “coin” option. Therefore, it becomes impossible for the player to recognize whether or not a coin is given from the effect result in the privilege grant suggesting effect. On the other hand, when the password is input, the player can be notified that the coin is awarded by stopping and displaying the ball as the “coin” option as the effect result. In this way, with the “coin” option, the sphere can be stopped and displayed as a presentation result only when a password is entered, so various presentations can be performed by entering the password, and password entry is facilitated. Thus, the interest of the game can be improved.

  If there is no password input, it may be determined to stop and display a sphere in the “coin” option as the effect at a lower rate than when the password is input. Even in this case, depending on whether or not a password has been entered, the percentage of spheres that are stopped and displayed in the “coin” option varies as the production result. Can enhance the fun of the game.

  In the effect setting based on the password, when the game history in the gaming machine 1 satisfies the predetermined condition based on various data stored in the player database of the management server 1000, the predetermined condition is not satisfied. Different settings may be made. As an example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1A, an experience value is given to the player in response to execution of a predetermined notice effect or reach effect. The assigned experience values are accumulated so as to be added, for example, in a predetermined area (such as an effect control buffer setting unit) in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 32. When the experience value thus added becomes a predetermined value (for example, 100) or more, the level is increased by 1 (the level value is increased by 1). Then, a predetermined value (here, 100) corresponding to the level increased by one is subtracted from the added experience value. Thus, the level and experience value are updated.

  Each time such a level increases by a predetermined level (for example, 10 levels, etc.), the predetermined condition may be satisfied, and an effect setting different from that when the predetermined condition is not satisfied may be performed. As an example, in the example of determining the effect mode shown in FIG. 24B, when the level has not increased to a predetermined level, the transition destination effect mode is determined so that the transition destination effect mode is not determined to be mode C even at the time of suddenness. A percentage is set. On the other hand, when the level increases to a predetermined level, the determination rate of the transition destination effect mode is set so that the transition destination effect mode is determined to be mode C at a predetermined ratio at the time of abruptness. With such settings, the presentation in the gaming machine 1 is changed according to the game history updated for each player (for each terminal identification information), so that the player's willingness to play can be enhanced and the interest of the game can be improved. it can. Game history information indicating a game history in the gaming machine 1 is stored and stored in a player database or the like as shown in FIG. In the management server 1000, for example, a password that enables different effect settings in the gaming machine 1 is issued depending on whether or not a predetermined condition based on the game history information read from the player database by the control unit 210 is satisfied. Therefore, by enabling different effect settings according to the game history, the game in the gaming machine 1 depends on whether or not a predetermined condition based on the game history information as the game management information stored in the management server 1000 is satisfied. Aspects can be set. In other words, the game mode set according to whether or not the predetermined condition based on the game history is satisfied includes various types of effect modes executed in the gaming machine 1.

  Alternatively, in the effect setting based on the password, based on various data stored in the player database of the management server 1000, a predetermined privilege given to the player by a game in the gaming machine 1 satisfies a predetermined condition In addition, a setting different from that when the predetermined condition is not satisfied may be performed. As an example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1A, a predetermined coin granting condition such that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is reached, or the variable display count has reached a predetermined number of times is established. Sometimes, a lottery process for giving a coin, which is an exchange value when receiving a privilege, is executed. When winning in this lottery process, a predetermined number of coins are awarded, while no coin is awarded when winning.

  In the lottery process for giving coins, for example, when a notice effect is executed that suggests that the variable display result is unlikely to become a “big hit”, the variable display result is likely to become a “big win”. The determination ratio of the lottery result may be set so that the player wins at a higher ratio than when the notice effect suggesting that is executed. Alternatively, in this lottery process, when the number of game balls in the gaming machine 1 (in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1A) and the number of medals difference (in the case of the slot machine 1B) are negative, the percentage is higher than in the case of being positive. The determination ratio of the lottery result may be set so as to win. The difference in the number of game balls is calculated from the number of game balls paid out to the player in the game period up to the present time after the password is entered in the pachinko machine 1A or after selecting “Easy Start”. It is calculated by subtracting the number of game balls digested. The medal difference number is, for example, the total number of medals inserted by the player from the total number of medals acquired by the player during the game period up to the present time after inputting the password or selecting “Easy Start” in the slot machine 1B. It is calculated by subtracting the number.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1, when an effect that is disadvantageous to the player is executed, the player can receive a predetermined privilege at a higher rate than when an effect that is advantageous to the player is executed. Alternatively, it may be set so that the exchange value for receiving a predetermined privilege is increased. In the gaming machine 1, when a game unfavorable to the player is executed, the player can receive a predetermined privilege at a higher rate than when a game advantageous to the player is executed, You may set so that the exchange value for receiving provision of privilege may increase.

  Alternatively, in the lottery process for giving coins, for example, by using points given to each player (by terminal identification information), the lottery result is determined so that a higher percentage is won than when no points are used. A determination ratio may be set. In addition, the lottery determination ratio may be set so that when the number of points used is large, the winner is won at a higher rate than when the number of consumption is small. In this way, when a coin is awarded, it is decided to give a coin at a different rate depending on whether or not the point is consumed or the number of consumption, or the type of coin to be given (gold / silver) -Any of copper) may be determined.

  For example, when the amount of accumulated coins “stock coins” reaches a predetermined amount (for example, 10 for gold coins, 20 for silver coins, 30 for copper coins, etc.), the predetermined condition is satisfied. As a result, a production setting different from that when the predetermined condition is not satisfied may be performed. As an example, in the example of determining the effect mode shown in FIG. 24B, when the “stock coin” has not increased to a predetermined amount, the transfer destination effect is not determined to be the mode C even when there is a sudden match. The mode decision rate is set. On the other hand, when “stock coins” increase to a predetermined amount, the determination rate of the transfer destination effect mode is set so that the transfer destination effect mode is determined to be mode C at a predetermined ratio at the time of abruptness. With these settings, the presentation on the gaming machine 1 is changed according to a predetermined privilege (or its exchange value) updated for each player (each terminal identification information). Can improve the interest of

  In addition, it is not limited to those in which a different production setting is performed when a predetermined condition is established based on the accumulated amount of “stock coins”, for example, as a point that becomes an exchange value when receiving a predetermined privilege as with a coin Different presentation settings may be made when a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the above. Alternatively, when a predetermined condition is established based on content (items, etc.) acquired by the player using coins or points, an effect setting different from the case where the predetermined condition is not established is performed. Also good. That is, unlike a game privilege having a predetermined game value, when a predetermined condition is satisfied based on a predetermined privilege given to a player, even if an effect setting different from the case where the predetermined condition is not satisfied is performed. Good.

  Moreover, the password which can change the production | presentation setting in the gaming machine 1 may be issued by using coins and points given to the player. For example, when the selection of the menu “Issue Password” is confirmed on the top menu page as shown in FIG. 19A, by using the earned coins and earned points specified from various data stored in the player database. A plurality of types of effect contents that can be set (for example, character settings used for effects) are displayed together with coins and points used to select each effect content. Then, when the selection for any production content is confirmed, the coins or points corresponding to the selected production content are subtracted from the obtained coins and acquisition points specified from various data stored in the player database. It is only necessary to display a password issuance page indicating a password corresponding to the production content. The password for each production content thus issued may be stored and stored in the storage unit 120 of the terminal device 1001 or the like. The player can set the production content selected using coins or points by inputting a password for each production content on a password input screen as shown in FIG. 15B, for example. Therefore, the game mode set in the gaming machine 1 can be changed by using coins and points. That is, the game modes that can be changed by using coins and points include various types of effect modes executed in the gaming machine 1.

  When the gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine 1A, an effect setting based on the password is performed so that the degree of advantage for the player can be changed according to whether or not the password has been input. Also good. Note that “there is a password input” means that the password verification result is determined to be valid in the process of step S351 shown in FIG. 16, and the assumption is that in the process of step S349. It is determined that the matching result of the gaming machine ID is valid. Therefore, when it is determined that “there is a password input”, for example, a part of the password entered in the gaming machine 1 matches a part or all of the gaming machine ID stored in the gaming machine 1. Thus, the password and the gaming machine ID have a predetermined correspondence relationship.

  As an example of the production setting based on the password, the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 is determined at a decision rate according to the time of sudden hit or small hit as shown in FIG. 24 in the processing of step S231 or step S241 shown in FIG. The transition destination effect mode is determined as one of mode A to mode C. In this case, if the password is not entered, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the production mode is the mode A or mode B, so that the small hit The game ball digestion number in the pachinko gaming machine 1A is likely to increase because the game is continued with expectation (misidentification) that it is in the probability variation state although it is not in the probability variation state. On the other hand, if the password is input, the possibility that the production mode is mode A is low, and the possibility that the production mode is mode B is low. Get higher. Therefore, the player finishes the game early if the production mode is mode A, while continuing to play the game if the production mode is mode B, and many games are played in the next big hit game state. There is a high possibility that a ball will be paid out. Thus, when the password is input, the number of game media (game balls) in the pachinko gaming machine 1A is prevented from increasing, and the game media (game balls) of the pachinko gaming machine 1A are prevented from increasing compared to when no password is input. As the expected payout value becomes higher, it is possible to make an effect setting so as to increase the degree of advantage for the player.

  Also, for example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1A, even when the probability variation limiter is activated and the transition to the probability variation state is restricted (prohibited), is the time of suddenness as shown in the example of determining the production mode shown in FIG. You may set so that the determination rate of the transfer destination production | presentation mode according to whether it is a small hit time may differ according to whether the password was input. More specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 1A, when the control to the certain change state is started after the big hit gaming state based on the variable display result being “big hit”, the count of the big hit number is started. Thereafter, every time the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” in the probability variation state, the number of big hits is updated by one. The number of big hits counted in this way is initialized and set to “0” when a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 7) is reached or when it is determined that a winning lottery will be won. If the number of jackpots reaches the upper limit without winning the probability variation drop lottery after shifting to the probability variation state, the transition to the probability variation state is restricted (prohibited) after the jackpot gaming state ends. Therefore, if the probability variation state is controlled and if the number of big hits reaches the upper limit without winning the probability variation falling lottery, the probability variation state ends and the state shifts to the low probability state, while the probability variation falling lottery is won. If the number of big hits reaches the upper limit without any change, the probability variation limiter is activated and the control to the probability variation state is prohibited, thereby shifting to the low probability state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1A in which the transition to the probability variation state is restricted (prohibited) by operating such a probability variation limiter, the number of big hits is incremented by one when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Is done. On the other hand, at the time of a small hit where the variable display result is “small hit”, the big hit number is not added because the big hit gaming state is not achieved. In this case, as shown in FIG. 24, depending on whether or not a password has been input, the possibility (reliability) that the rendering mode is in a state of change in each of modes A to C is changed. The difficulty in which the player can recognize the number of jackpots remaining until the probability variation limiter is activated is different. That is, when there is a password input, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the remaining number of times that the jackpot gaming state is reached before the probability variation limiter is activated, and the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1A can be performed. By making it easier for the player to determine whether or not to end the game medium (game ball) in the pachinko gaming machine 1A, while preventing the number of game media (game balls) from increasing, the expected payout value of the game medium (game ball) As the game becomes higher, it is possible to set the production so that the player has a higher degree of advantage.

  In addition, when the gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine 1A, when a password is input, an arbitrary effect setting is performed so that the player has a higher advantage than when no password is input. May be.

  As an example, a launch instruction effect may be performed to increase the rate at which a game ball enters (passes) into the big prize opening by instructing a target position and timing at which a game medium is to be launched when in a big hit gaming state. The player launches the game medium in accordance with the launch instruction effect, so that, for example, more game balls than the upper limit number (for example, 9) of winning balls that are the end conditions of each round executed in the big hit gaming state are obtained. It is only necessary to enter (pass through) the big winning opening and receive more game balls (prize balls). In this case, when the password is input, the firing instruction effect is performed, while when the password is not input, the effect setting is performed so that the firing instruction effect is not performed. The effect setting may be performed so that the player has a higher advantage than when there is no input. Or, when there is a password input, the password is entered when the password is entered by performing the production setting so that the firing instruction production instructing the target position and timing is more accurate than when there is no password input. The production setting may be performed so that the player has a higher advantage than when there is no input.

  When there is a password input, the firing instruction effect may be set to be executed at a higher rate than when there is no password input. When there is a password input, it may be set so that a firing instruction effect that indicates an accurate target position and timing is executed at a higher rate than when there is no password input.

  As another example, by entering an interval period provided before and after each round that is executed multiple times when in the big hit gaming state, the player enters (passes through) the big winning opening that has become the second state (closed state). ) An interval notification effect that suppresses the generation of game balls that do not play may be performed. As an interval notification effect, the number of game balls that have entered (passed) into the big winning opening in each round is notified so that the player can recognize the number of remaining winning balls until the end of the current round. Anything to do. In this case, the interval notification effect is performed when the password is input, while the effect setting is performed so that the interval notification effect is not performed when the password is not input. The effect setting may be performed so that the player has a higher advantage than when there is no input. Or, when there is a password input, the password is entered when the password is entered by setting the production so that the interval notification production that informs the interval period is more accurate than when no password is entered. The effect setting may be performed so that the player has a higher advantage than the case where there is no game.

  When the password is input, the interval notification effect may be set to be executed at a higher rate than when the password is not input. When there is a password input, it may be set such that an interval notification effect for notifying an accurate interval period is executed at a higher rate than when no password is input.

  When the gaming machine 1 is a slot machine 1B, an effect setting based on the password may be performed so that the advantage for the player can be changed according to whether or not the password has been input. Good. As an example, the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 executes AT lottery based on a command from the game control microcomputer 22 when a predetermined AT lottery condition is satisfied. The AT lottery includes a navigation grant lottery that determines whether or not the number of navigation stocks is given, and a navigation stock number lottery that determines the number of navigation stocks given. The number of navigation stocks indicates a period during which control is possible during AT (assist time). By digesting the number of navigation stocks by 1, it is controlled by AT over a predetermined number of games (for example, any of 30G, 50G, 70G, 100G, 200G, and 300G), and during that period, it is possible to execute a navigation effect that notifies the internal lottery result become. Therefore, as the determined number of navigation stocks increases, the possibility of being controlled by the AT for a long period increases, and the advantage for the player increases. In the navigation effect, in order to change (promote) or maintain the gaming state by generating a winning or avoiding winning according to the winning situation of the internal lottery, a plurality of stop switches (“left”, “middle”, “ The pressing order of the “right” stop switch) may be notified.

  The navigation grant lottery is performed according to the winning probability corresponding to the probability mode controlled by the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32. For example, after the predetermined big bonus is completed, the high probability mode is controlled in which the winning probability is high over a period in which a predetermined number of games (such as 50 games) are consumed. In addition, when a predetermined high probability lottery condition is satisfied in the normal mode, a probability mode lottery is performed in which it is determined at a predetermined ratio whether or not to control to the high probability mode. When the probability mode lottery is won and the high probability mode is controlled, the high probability mode is controlled over a period in which a predetermined number of games (30 games or the like) are consumed. After the high probability mode ends, the normal mode is controlled in which the winning probability of the navigation grant lottery is lower than that in the high probability mode. In addition, a plurality of types of AT lottery conditions are set in advance, and navigation grant lottery may be performed according to different winning probabilities depending on which AT lottery conditions are satisfied. Depending on which of a plurality of types of AT lottery conditions is satisfied, a navigation stock number lottery with different determination ratios of the number of navigation stocks may be performed.

  After the AT ends, even when the number of navigation stocks is 1 or more, the timing at which the start condition for allowing the AT to control again may be forcibly delayed. Thus, a period until the notification period can be reached again after the AT ends is called an AT incubation period. The CPU of the production control microcomputer 32, for example, consumes one piece of navigation stock and controls it to the AT. After the AT ends, a predetermined period from the end of the AT to the start of the first game (specifically, the AT The incubation period determination process is executed at the end of the game to be completed. In the incubation period determination process, the incubation period is determined at a predetermined ratio to any of 0 games or a predetermined number of games of 5 games or more (for example, 5G, 10G, 15G, 20G, 25G, 30G, 35G, 45G, 50G).

  In the latency period of the AT thus determined, a latency suggesting effect that suggests that the AT is hidden may be performed. The latent suggestion effect may be executed at a predetermined rate even when the AT is not latent. In this case, a latent suggestion effect is performed when there is a password input, while an effect setting is performed so that a latent suggestion effect is not performed when there is no password input. The effect setting may be performed so that the player has a higher advantage than when there is no input. Or, when there is a password input, the password is entered by setting the effect so that a latent suggestion effect is suggested that suggests that the AT is more likely to be hidden than when there is no password input. In some cases, the effect setting may be performed so that the player has a higher degree of advantage than when no password is input.

  It may be set so that the latent suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate when there is a password input than when there is no password input. When there is a password input, it may be set so that a latent suggestion effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that the AT is latent is performed at a higher rate than when there is no password input.

  Alternatively, in the AT incubation period, an incubation period suggesting effect that suggests the number of games remaining until the incubation period ends may be performed. In this case, when there is a password input, the latent period suggesting effect is performed, while when there is no password input, the effect setting is performed so that the latent period suggesting effect is not performed. The production setting may be performed so that the player has a higher advantage than when no password is input. In addition, when there is a password input, by setting the effect so that the latent period suggesting effect suggesting the number of remaining games is more accurate than when there is no password input, The production setting may be performed so that the player has a higher advantage than when there is no input.

  When there is a password input, it may be set such that the latent period suggesting effect is executed at a higher rate than when there is no password input. When there is a password input, it may be set such that a latent period suggesting effect that suggests the exact number of remaining games is executed at a higher rate than when there is no password input.

  In the AT notification period or the like, a navigation stock suggestion effect that suggests the presence or absence of navigation stock or the number of navigation stocks may be performed. In this case, when there is a password input, the navigation stock suggestion effect is performed, but when there is no password input, the effect is set so that the navigation stock suggestion effect is not performed. The production setting may be performed so that the player has a higher advantage than when no password is input. In addition, when there is a password input, the password can be entered by setting the production so that the navigation stock suggestion production that suggests the existence of the navigation stock and the number of navigation stocks is performed more accurately than when there is no password entry. In some cases, the effect setting may be performed so that the player has a higher degree of advantage than when no password is input.

  When there is a password input, the navigation stock suggestion effect may be set to be executed at a higher rate than when there is no password input. When there is a password input, it may be set such that a navigation stock suggestion effect that suggests the presence / absence of accurate navigation stock and the number of navigation stocks is executed at a higher rate than when there is no password input.

  In the AT notification period or the like, a notification period suggesting effect that suggests the number of remaining games until the notification period ends may be performed. In this case, when the password is input, the notification period suggestion effect is performed, while when the password is not input, the effect setting is performed so that the notification period suggestion effect is not performed. The production setting may be performed so that the player has a higher advantage than when no password is input. In addition, when there is a password input, the password is entered when the password is entered by performing the production setting so that the announcement period suggesting production suggesting the number of remaining games is more accurate than when no password is entered. The production setting may be performed so that the player has a higher advantage than when there is no input.

  In addition, when the gaming machine 1 is the slot machine 1B, when the password is input, an arbitrary effect setting is performed so that the player has a higher advantage than when the password is not input. Also good.

  As an example, during a bonus controlled by a big bonus or a regular bonus, a bonus mid-navigation effect suggesting the pressing order of stop switches provided in the slot machine 1B is performed so that the expected payout value of medals increases. Good. In this case, while there is a password input, the bonus navigating effect is performed, but when there is no password input, the effect setting is set so that the bonus navigating effect is not performed. The production setting may be performed so that the player has a higher advantage than when no password is input. In addition, when there is a password input, by setting the production setting so that the navigation operation during bonus that suggests the correct pressing order is performed than when there is no password input, The effect setting may be performed so that the player has a higher advantage than when there is no input.

  When there is a password input, it may be set so that the bonus navigation effect is executed at a higher rate than when there is no password input. When there is a password input, it may be set such that a bonus navigation operation that suggests an accurate pressing order is executed at a higher rate than when no password is input.

  As another example, according to the winning situation in the internal lottery, a point (eye pressing point) for operating the stop switch at a predetermined timing to generate a specific winning and the operation timing itself (eye pressing timing) are notified. A press notification effect may be performed. As a key point, a symbol (a key symbol) to be stopped and displayed in order to generate a specific winning may be notified. In this case, when a password is input, a press notification effect is performed. On the other hand, when a password is input, by performing a setting so that the press notification effect is not performed when there is no password input. The production setting may be performed so that the player has a higher advantage than when no password is input. In addition, when there is a password input, the password is input by performing the effect setting so that the eye press notification effect for notifying the eye pressing point and timing is more accurate than when there is no password input. In such a case, the effect setting may be performed so that the player has a higher advantage than when no password is input.

  When there is a password input, it may be set such that the eye-notification effect is executed at a higher rate than when there is no password input. When there is a password input, it may be set such that the eye notification effect for notifying the accurate eye pressing point and eye pressing timing is executed at a higher rate than when there is no password input.

  Regardless of whether the gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine 1A or a slot machine 1B, it is highly likely that the gaming state is controlled to a gaming state advantageous to the player (such as a big hit gaming state or a big bonus). A premier notice effect, which is a notice effect with a low appearance rate, may be performed. In this case, it may be set such that when the password is input, the premium notice effect is executed at a higher rate than when the password is not input.

  Alternatively, a notice effect in which an effect image indicating a specific character is displayed may be performed. For example, when a “pseudo-ream” variable display effect is executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1A, a notice effect in which a character used for a dedicated symbol different from the normal time may change. In this case, when a password is input, the notice effect may be set to be executed at a higher rate than when no password is input.

  Alternatively, the music output from the speaker 42 or the display area of the image display device 41A or the sub display device 41B is displayed in a specific period controlled in a gaming state advantageous to the player (such as a big hit gaming state or a big bonus). An effect may be performed during a specific period in which the effect image is a specific music or a specific effect image. In this case, it may be set such that when the password is input, the effect is performed during the specific period, while when the password is not input, the effect is not performed during the specific period. In addition, when a password is input, it may be set such that an effect is executed during a specific period at a higher rate than when no password is input. The production during the specific period may be executed when a predetermined production permission condition is established based on the game history in the gaming machine 1. In this case, when the password is input, it may be set so that the effect is easily executed during the specific period by making it easier to establish the effect permission condition than when the password is not input.

  As a setting that does not change the advantage for the player, the volume setting output from the speaker 42 provided in the gaming machine 1 and the brightness setting such as the LED in the effect light emitting member 43 are set according to whether or not a password is input. You may make it differ. For example, when a password is input, setting (adjustment) can be made to change the volume of the speaker 42 and the brightness of the LED, etc., whereas when there is no password input, the volume and the brightness cannot be changed. Set to a constant value. Or, even if no password is entered, the volume and brightness can be changed, but the range that can be changed (adjusted) is narrower than when the password is entered. Volume, minimum brightness, etc. may be limited.

  Although the advantage for the player is not changed in the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1, the effect setting based on the password is performed so that the advantage for the player outside the gaming machine 1 can be changed. It may be. For example, when there is a password input, it may be set to win in a lottery process for giving coins or points at a higher rate than when there is no password input, or to increase the amount of coins or points given . Since coins and points have exchange value for acquiring content, for example, in the content download page as shown in FIG. 19D, by using many coins and points, more players can use it. It is only necessary to acquire content with a high degree of advantage (such as a premier level).

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the gaming system 900 and the gaming machine 1 included in the gaming system 900 may not have all the technical features described in the above embodiment, and can solve at least one problem in the conventional technology. In addition, a part of the configuration described in the above embodiment may be provided.

  As a specific example, in the above embodiment, the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 performs the effect setting based on the password in the process of step S356 shown in FIG. It has been described that it is possible to set different effects according to the game history specified from the password, together with the determination result of whether or not it is a thing. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Regardless of the gaming history in the gaming machine 1, different presentation settings are made depending on the determination result of whether or not the matching result of the gaming machine ID is valid. May be.

  In the embodiment described above, the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 executes the password input setting process as shown in FIG. 16, and performs the effect setting based on the password by the process of step S356. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the CPU of the game control microcomputer 22 may execute a process similar to the password input setting process to set the game based on the password. Thereby, it may be set so that the gameability in the gaming machine 1 varies depending on whether or not a password is input.

  When the gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine 1A, when a password is input, an arbitrary game setting may be performed so that the player has a higher advantage than when no password is input.

  As an example, when a password is entered, a password is entered by performing a game setting so that the gaming state is controlled to a probable state after the big hit gaming state at a higher rate than when no password is entered. In some cases, the game setting may be performed so that the player has a higher advantage than when no password is input. Or, when a password is entered, the game settings are set so that the variable display result is determined as “big hit” at a higher rate than when no password is entered. The game setting may be performed so that the player has a higher advantage than the case where there is no input. Or, when there is a password input, by setting the game so that the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed in the short time state is larger than when there is no password input, The game setting may be performed so that the advantage for the player is higher than when no password is input.

  As another example, when the password is entered, the game setting is set so that the upper limit of the number of winning balls, which is the end condition of each round executed in the big hit gaming state, is larger than when the password is not entered. By performing the game setting, the game setting may be performed so that the player is more advantageous when the password is input than when the password is not input. Alternatively, whenever a password is entered, each time a game ball is detected that has entered (or passed through) a big winning opening that has entered the first state (open state) in the big hit gaming state, compared to when no password is entered. By setting the game so that the number of game balls to be paid out (the number of prize balls) is increased, the game setting is more advantageous for the player when there is a password input than when there is no password input. May be performed.

  In the case where the gaming machine 1 is the slot machine 1B, when a password is input, an arbitrary game setting may be performed so that the player has a higher advantage than when no password is input.

  As an example, when there is a password input, it will be selected for various bonuses (big bonus or regular bonus), small role (cherry, bell, etc.), and re-playing role (replay) than when no password is input. By setting the game so that some or all of the probabilities will be higher, the game will be more advantageous to the player when the password is entered than when the password is not entered Setting may be performed. Or, when there is a password input, the probability of winning the AT lottery (probability of winning first) at the non-AT time that is not AT, and the probability of winning the AT lottery during AT (continuation) Rate), the probability that a larger number of games will be determined as a notification period in AT, and the probability that a larger number of navigation stocks will be determined in the navigation stock number lottery, so that some or all of the probabilities will be higher By performing the game setting, when the password is input, the game setting may be performed so that the advantage is higher for the player than when the password is not input. Or, when there is a password input, the number of ceiling games corresponding to a specific gaming state such as AT or RT or a part or all of various bonuses (big bonus or regular bonus) is smaller than when there is no password input. By performing the game setting as described above, the game setting may be performed so that the advantage to the player is higher when the password is input than when the password is not input. In the slot machine 1B, when the number of games digested without being controlled to a specific gaming state such as AT, RT or various bonuses reaches the number of ceiling games, processing for controlling to a specific gaming state is executed. That's fine.

  Similar to the game setting based on the password, the game varies depending on the CPU of the game control microcomputer 22 depending on whether or not a predetermined condition based on the game history information as the game management information stored in the management server 1000 is satisfied. Setting may be performed. Or the password which can change the game setting set by CPU of the microcomputer 22 for game control may be issued by using the coin and the point which were provided to the player as a predetermined privilege.

  In the above embodiment, the password acquisition two-dimensional code generated by the process of step S329 using the gaming machine ID read by the process of step S328 shown in FIG. It demonstrated as what is displayed as shown to (A). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the two-dimensional code for password acquisition includes information for accessing the management server 1000 from the terminal device 1001 (for example, server address information indicating the network address of the management server 1000). On the other hand, information regarding the gaming machine ID may not be included. In this case, in the gaming machine 1, for example, a password (access password) corresponding to the gaming machine ID read by the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 in the process of step S328 is generated separately from the two-dimensional code for password acquisition. Then, the generated access password may be displayed together with the code display as shown in FIG. The terminal device 1001 accesses the management server 1000 by photographing a two-dimensional code for password acquisition using the camera unit 160 according to a predetermined operation by the player. At this time, the management server 1000 returns an access start page to the terminal device 1001 to be displayed on the display unit 140. The player operates the operation unit 130 of the terminal device 1001 while viewing the access password displayed together with the two-dimensional code for acquiring the password on the image display device 41A or the sub display device 41B of the gaming machine 1 to access Enter the password for access on the start page. On the management server 1000 side, it is only necessary that the gaming machine ID can be specified based on the access password entered on the access start page.

  The control unit 210 of the management server 1000 only needs to be able to issue a password for input to the gaming machine 1 based on the gaming machine ID specified from the access password. The management server 1000 is not limited to issuing a password based on the gaming machine ID specified from the access password, but without specifying the gaming machine ID based on part or all of the access password. A password for inputting to the gaming machine 1 may be issued. Such an access password may correspond to the gaming machine ID in the gaming machine 1 on a one-to-one basis. For example, by changing key information for encrypting the gaming machine ID, A plurality of access passwords may be generated from the gaming machine ID. Even in this case, since the gaming machine ID and the key information are held inside the gaming machine 1, it is impossible or difficult for the player or the like to specify the gaming machine ID of the gaming machine 1 from the access password.

  In this way, by using an access password separately from the two-dimensional code for password acquisition, the two-dimensional code for password acquisition includes the minimum information necessary for accessing the management server 1000 from the terminal device 1001. It will be better if you leave. Therefore, the two-dimensional code itself for acquiring the password does not need to be different for each gaming machine 1, and the processing load for generating the two-dimensional code can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, a predetermined condition is satisfied each time the predetermined level increases, and an effect setting different from that when the predetermined condition is not satisfied may be performed. Here, when the “easy start” item is selected in the main menu shown in FIG. 12A, unlike the case of entering a password, it is not possible to take over the previous game history and play a game. However, the player reflects the level, experience value, earned coins, and other game histories that have increased from the selection of the “Easy Start” item to the end of the game in the contents of the player database provided in the management server 1000. (Added). For example, after starting the game by selecting the “Easy Start” item, at the end of the game, select the “Generate 2D Code” item shown in FIG. Various data in the player database can be updated by photographing the post-game code) with the camera unit 160 of the terminal device 1001 and accessing the management server 1000. After starting a game with such a simple start, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when the predetermined level increases, the game history for each player managed in the player database is used to easily start the previous game history. It may be possible to make a new production setting reflecting the game history after the game starts.

  As an example, the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 selects whether or not to reflect in the previous game history when a predetermined condition that allows different effect settings is possible, for example, when a predetermined level increases. Message (for example, “If the button is pressed, an unknown effect is displayed!”) And a predetermined instruction input using the effect operation member 45 (for example, pressing operation of the push buttons 45B and 45C) is made effective. To detect. At this time, if a predetermined instruction input is detected, a password issued from the management server 1000 is acquired in the same manner as when the “password input” item is selected in the main menu shown in FIG. After displaying the two-dimensional code to do, the password input screen accepts the password input. And if the password verification result is valid, by reflecting (adding) the game history after the start of the game by the simple start to the previous game history shown in the various data stored in the player database, New production settings may be made. In this case, when the password issued from the management server 1000 is acquired by including information indicating the game history after the start of the game by the simple start in the two-dimensional code for password acquisition, the game history is stored in the player database. Various data shown may be updated. Alternatively, when the password issued from the management server 1000 is acquired, the player database is not updated, and the post-game code reception using the two-dimensional code (post-game code) for updating the game history displayed at the end of the game. When the request is transmitted, various data indicating the game history may be updated in the player database.

  Thus, even after starting a game with a simple start, by inputting the password issued by the management server 1000 into the gaming machine 1, the current game history is reflected (added) to the previous game history, A new game mode may be set. Thereby, a flexible game mode can be set, an instruction input by the player can be promoted, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition to the game history or together with the game history, the predetermined privilege (or its exchange value) given to the player is also given before, even after the start of the game by simple start. The predetermined privilege (or the exchange value) given this time may be reflected (added) to the predetermined privilege (or the exchange value), and a new game mode may be set.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the effect setting and the game setting may be performed so that the advantage for the player is higher when the password is input than when the password is not input. In this case, when the password is input, the production setting or game setting corresponding to the password may be performed immediately, or until the production or game that increases the advantage for the player can be executed. Production settings and game settings may not be made in response to the input. As an example, when the gaming machine 1 is a slot machine 1B, when the effect setting process in step S40 shown in FIG. 9 is executed and the main menu shown in FIG. Instead, it is assumed that the latent suggestion effect is not executed. At this time, the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 performs an effect setting (for example, setting a password input flag to an on state, etc.) for performing the latent suggestion effect in response to the password input. Although not performed, a predetermined privilege (or its exchange value) such as coins or points is given. After that, when the game in the slot machine 1B progresses and the latent period of the AT is reached, an effect setting for executing the latent suggestion effect can be performed by using the previously given coins and points. You may do it. On the other hand, when the game in the slot machine 1B is terminated without the AT incubation period, the coins and points given in response to the password input are updated by updating various data in the player database. It can be accumulated as earned coins or earned points. In this way, after a predetermined value is given by inputting a password, it is possible to perform production setting and game setting using the predetermined value, so that a player can play a game without being disadvantaged. It is possible to perform production settings and game settings that increase the player's intention while reflecting the player's intention, and to promote input of instructions by the player, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  In the above embodiment, the predetermined information created based on the gaming machine ID is output by displaying the two-dimensional code as shown in FIG. 15A on the display area of the image display device 41A or the sub display device 41B. Explained as what to do. In the above embodiment, when a password input screen as shown in FIG. 15B is displayed, a predetermined instruction input using the effect operation member 45 is detected, so that input information such as a password is obtained. It was described as being accepted. However, the present invention is not limited to these, and output of predetermined information or reception of input information may be performed by issuing or reading a ticket printed with a two-dimensional code or password, for example. Alternatively, communication between the gaming machine 1 and the terminal device 1001 may be performed wirelessly or by wire, and output of predetermined information or reception of input information may be performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that a two-dimensional code is generated and a password is issued based on a gaming machine ID that is unique identification information given to each gaming machine 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a two-dimensional code is generated and a password is issued based on specific information selected for each gaming machine 1 from a plurality of types of specific information prepared in advance. Also good. In this case, the number of types of specific information is smaller than the number of gaming machine IDs assigned to each gaming machine 1, but different specific information can be given to each gaming machine 1 installed in, for example, a game hall (game hall). It is sufficient that the number is a predetermined number. The specific information selected for each gaming machine 1 may be stored in advance in a predetermined area in the ROM of the production control microcomputer 32, for example. Even in this way, in the range of the gaming machine 1 installed in one game hall (game hall), the diversion of the password in the plurality of gaming machines 1 is prevented, and the interest of the game is improved by appropriate production setting. be able to.

  In the above embodiment, the two-dimensional code as shown in FIG. 15A is read by the camera unit 160 of the terminal device 1001 to access the management server 1000 from the terminal device 1001 and receive a password. In the above description, various information indicating a game history and the like are updated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the terminal device 1001, when the control unit 110 executes a computer program (application program) read from the storage unit 120, the same as the management server 1000 in the above embodiment. The configuration and function may be realized in the terminal device 1001. As described above, the terminal device 1001 becomes a password to be input to the gaming machine 1 on the password input screen as shown in FIG. 15B based on the predetermined information such as the two-dimensional code acquired from the gaming machine 1. It is only necessary that the setting instruction information can be presented to the player.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the presentation operation member 45 provided in the gaming machine 1 can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically by using a predetermined instruction operation by the player as an instruction input. In addition, as a configuration for detecting an instruction input by the player, a sensor that can detect a predetermined instruction input action by the player, such as an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. Good. The result of photographing a player's hand using a predetermined camera may be analyzed (video motion capture) to detect an instruction input by the player.

  As a control command transmitted from the game control board 21 to the sub-side control board 31 such as the effect control board 31, for example, when variable display is started, a variable display mode such as variable display time and reach effect type is shown. Two variation pattern designation commands may be transmitted, or the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 31 (for example, the effect control microcomputer 32) by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer 22 uses the first command as a presence / absence of a so-called pseudo-ream, a presence / absence of a slip effect, etc. before reaching (if not reaching) Transmits a command indicating the variable display time and variable display mode before the so-called second stop, and the second command is a reach after reaching reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect (reach and reach) If not, a command indicating a variable display time or a variable display mode after the so-called second stop may be transmitted. In this case, the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable display time derived from two commands. The game control microcomputer 22 notifies the variable display time by each of the two commands, and the specific variable display mode executed at each timing is selected by the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32. You may make it perform. When sending two commands, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt, or after a predetermined time has elapsed after the first command is transmitted (for example, in the next timer interrupt). ) A second command may be transmitted. In addition, the variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data to be stored and prepared in advance as the variation pattern designation command.

  Image display by the image display device 41A or the sub display device 41B for executing a predetermined effect such as the device configuration of the gaming machine 1 such as the pachinko gaming machine 1A or the slot machine 1B, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the reach effect or the notice effect. Various production operation control including control, sound output control by the speaker 42, lighting control by the game effect lamp and decoration LED included in the production light emitting member 43, etc. are arbitrarily set within the scope of the present invention. Changes and modifications are possible. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  The computer program and data for realizing the present invention are limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in the gaming machine 1 such as the pachinko gaming machine 1A and the slot machine 1B. However, it may be distributed in advance by preinstalling in a storage device such as a computer device. Further, the computer program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. You can take it.

  The game can be executed not only by installing a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing a computer program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Or a form directly executed using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  As described above, in the above embodiment, for example, the password input to the gaming machine 1 is stored in the gaming machine 1 in the process of step S348 shown in FIG. The gaming machine ID is checked according to whether or not there is. Depending on such a result of checking the gaming machine ID, a different game mode is set depending on whether or not an effect setting is made by the process of step S356. Thereby, the setting of the game mode based on the password can be prevented from being diverted to other gaming machines 1, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 24, when there is a password input, an effect mode corresponding to the time of sudden hit or small hit is determined at a different rate from the case of no password input. As described above, since the specific effects are executed at different ratios according to the result of checking the gaming machine ID, it is possible to execute various games including various effects and promote the instruction input by the player. Can improve the interest of

  The effect modes of mode A to mode C shown in FIG. 24 suggest the possibility that the gaming state is in the probability changing state in response to the sudden probability. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by changing the proportion of the game state suggested according to the matching result of the gaming machine ID.

  In accordance with whether or not a predetermined condition based on game history information as game management information stored in the management server 1000 is satisfied, a password that allows different game modes to be set in the gaming machine 1 is issued. In this way, by setting different game modes according to the game history in the gaming machine 1, it is possible to increase the game motivation of the player and improve the interest of the game.

  The management server 1000 issues a password that can change the game mode set in the gaming machine 1 by using the coins or points given to the player as a predetermined privilege. As described above, by setting different game modes using the predetermined privilege given to the player, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to play and improve the interest of the game.

  In the privilege giving suggestion effect as shown in FIG. 25, for example, based on whether or not a predetermined privilege such as a coin is given, a predetermined game privilege is provided as an effect result corresponding to an option of “◯” or “×”. One of an effect mode that suggests whether or not the game is given and an effect mode that suggests that a predetermined privilege different from the game privilege is given, such as an effect result corresponding to the option of “coin” It becomes a production aspect. When a password is input, such a bonus grant suggestion effect is executed, thereby promoting an instruction input by the player and improving the interest of the game related to the bonus grant.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1-1) The pachinko gaming machine 1A and the slot machine 1B as an example of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment are gaming machines capable of performing a predetermined game.

  The start control (for example, “password input” in FIG. 12A, start button operation, etc.) for starting a predetermined game is accepted by the effect control microcomputer 32 (for example, steps S344 to S347 in FIG. 16). ). The game control microcomputer 32 accepts an end operation (for example, a “two-dimensional code creation” operation in FIG. 12B) for ending a predetermined game (for example, step S376 in FIG. 14).

  Game history information (for example, game history information such as level and achievement mission) from when the start operation is received to when the end operation is received is accumulated by the effect control microcomputer 32 (for example, step S41 in FIG. 9). , S42). Based on the fact that the end operation is accepted by the production control microcomputer 32, the accumulated game history information (for example, a two-dimensional code indicating the game history information) is output (for example, step S377 in FIG. 14, S378).

  An effect state (for example, effect setting information such as volume setting, brightness setting, effect mode setting, character setting, etc.) of the specified effect in the game (for example, a start operation according to the setting change operation) by the effect control microcomputer 32. Accordingly, it is changed (for example, steps S391 to S394 in FIG. 28, step S358 in FIG. 16).

  A predetermined effect is executed by the effect control microcomputer 32 according to the changed effect state (for example, steps S396A to S396C in FIG. 28). The effect state is set to the initial state on condition that the end operation is accepted by the effect control microcomputer 32 (for example, step S379 in FIG. 14).

  Thereby, even if the effect state of the predetermined effect in the game is changed, the effect state is set to the initial state on condition that an end operation for ending the predetermined game is accepted. As a result, it is possible to reduce the risk of being forced to play a game in an effect state that the player does not intend.

  (1-2) In (1-1), the following is performed. The effect state is changed on condition that the start operation is accepted by the effect control microcomputer 32 (for example, step S358 in FIG. 16).

  Thereby, in order to change the production state, the player has to perform a start operation. As a result, it is possible to prompt the player to perform a starting operation.

  (1-3) In the above (1-1) or (1-2), the following is performed. The production control microcomputer 32 allows the production state to be changed on condition that the start operation is accepted (for example, the volume setting flag is set to permit in step S359 in FIG. 16, and in step S305 in FIG. 11). “Volume setting” button is displayed as shown in FIG. 12B, and the volume can be set).

  Thereby, in order to change the production state, the player has to perform a start operation. As a result, it is possible to prompt the player to perform a starting operation.

  (1-4) In any one of the above (1-1) to (1-3), it is as follows. The volume of the predetermined effect (for example, an effect that generates all the sounds executed by the gaming machine 1) is adjusted by the effect control microcomputer 32 (for example, step S391 in FIG. 28). S394).

  Thereby, the player can adjust the volume of the predetermined effect. As a result, a game in a suitable environment can be provided.

  (1-5) In any one of the above (1-1) to (1-4), the following is performed. When the predetermined game end determination condition is satisfied without the end operation being accepted by the effect control microcomputer 32 (for example, when a new start operation is performed and a predetermined time elapses without being played) In addition, the effect state is changed (for example, when a new start operation is performed, the set volume based on the password is set in step S358 of FIG. 16, and when a predetermined time has elapsed without being played, The volume setting is initialized in steps S44 and S45 in FIG. 9).

  Thus, specifically, the effect state is set to the initial state, or the effect state changed by the player who newly performed the start operation. As a result, it is possible to further reduce the risk of being forced to play a game in an effect state that the player does not intend.

  (2-1) The pachinko gaming machine 1A and the slot machine 1B, which are examples of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, are gaming machines capable of performing a predetermined game. The production control microcomputer 32 accepts a start operation (for example, “password input” operation in FIG. 12A) for starting a predetermined game) (for example, steps S344 to S347 in FIG. 16). The game control microcomputer 32 accepts an end operation (for example, a “two-dimensional code creation” operation in FIG. 12B) for ending a predetermined game (for example, step S376 in FIG. 14).

  The effect control microcomputer 32 changes the effect state of the predetermined effect in the game (for example, effect setting information such as volume setting, brightness setting, effect mode setting, character setting, etc.) in accordance with the change operation of the effect state (for example, , Steps S391 to S394 in FIG. The changed effect state is stored by the effect control microcomputer 32 (for example, step S394 in FIG. 28).

  A predetermined effect is executed by the effect control microcomputer 32 according to the stored effect state (for example, steps S396A to S396C in FIG. 28). Based on the fact that the end operation has been received by the production control microcomputer 32, information that can specify the stored production state (for example, a two-dimensional code indicating the production state) is output (for example, FIG. 14). Steps S377 and S378).

  Information (for example, a password indicating the effect state) that can specify the effect state specified from the output information is received in the start operation by the effect control microcomputer 32 (for example, steps S344 to S347 in FIG. 16). The production control microcomputer 32 changes the production state specified from the information received in the start operation (for example, step S358 in FIG. 16).

  As a result, the effect state changed by the player to the desired state is inherited by changing to the effect state at the end of the previous game at the start of the game. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved in the change of the game performance state.

  (2-2) In the above (2-1), the following is performed. Game history information (for example, game history information such as level and achievement mission) is accumulated by the production control microcomputer 32 (for example, steps S41 and S42 in FIG. 9). The effect control microcomputer 32 changes the effect state that can be changed according to the accumulated game history information (for example, steps S357B and S359 in FIG. 16 and step S305 in FIG. 11).

  Thereby, the changeable presentation state changes according to accumulation of game history information. As a result, the game by the player can be promoted to accumulate the game history information.

  (2-3) In the above (2-1) or (2-2), it is performed as follows. The production control microcomputer 32 adjusts the volume of a predetermined production (for example, an effect that generates all sounds executed by the gaming machine) in accordance with the volume adjustment operation (for example, steps S391 to S394 in FIG. 28). .

  Thereby, the player can adjust the volume of the predetermined effect. As a result, a game in a suitable environment can be provided.

  (2-4) In any one of the above (2-1) to (2-3), it is as follows. The effect state is set to the initial state on condition that the end operation is accepted by the effect control microcomputer 32 (for example, step S379 in FIG. 14).

  Thereby, even if the effect state of the predetermined effect in the game is changed, the effect state is set to the initial state on condition that an end operation for ending the predetermined game is accepted. As a result, it is possible to reduce the risk of being forced to play a game in an effect state that the player does not intend.

  (2-5) In the above (2-4), it is performed as follows. When the predetermined game end determination condition is satisfied without the end operation being accepted by the effect control microcomputer 32 (for example, when a new start operation is performed and a predetermined time elapses without being played) In addition, the effect state is changed (for example, when a new start operation is performed, the set volume based on the password is set in step S358 of FIG. 16, and when a predetermined time has elapsed without being played, The volume setting is initialized in steps S44 and S45 in FIG. 9).

  Thus, specifically, the effect state is set to the initial state, or the effect state changed by the player who newly performed the start operation. As a result, it is possible to further reduce the risk of being forced to play a game in an effect state that the player does not intend.

  (3-1) The pachinko gaming machine 1A and the slot machine 1B, which are examples of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, have a first display area (for example, image display) in which variable display of identification information (for example, decorative symbols) is executed. A gaming machine having a device 41A) and a second display area (for example, a sub display device 41B) different from the first display area, and capable of performing a predetermined game.

  The effect control microcomputer 32 receives a predetermined start operation (for example, “password input” in FIG. 12A, start button operation, etc.) (for example, steps S344 to S347 in FIG. 16). The effect control microcomputer 32 accepts a predetermined end operation (for example, “two-dimensional code creation” operation in FIG. 12B) (for example, step S376 in FIG. 14).

  The history control microcomputer 32 accumulates game history information (for example, game history information such as level and achievement mission) based on a predetermined game during a specific period from when the start operation is received until the end operation is received. (For example, steps S41 and S42 in FIG. 9). During the period in which the variable display of the identification information is being executed in the first display area by the effect control microcomputer 32, the control for displaying the guide information for accepting the start operation in the second display area is executed (for example, Step S304 in FIG. 11).

  Thereby, even if the variable display of the identification information is executed in the first display area, the start operation is accepted based on the guidance information in the second display area, and the accumulation of the game history is started. As a result, it is possible to improve convenience for a player who wants to accumulate a game history.

  (3-2) The pachinko gaming machine 1A and the slot machine 1B, which are examples of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, have a first display area (for example, an image display) in which variable display of identification information (for example, a decorative pattern) is executed. A gaming machine having a device 41A) and a second display area (for example, a sub display device 41B) different from the first display area, and capable of performing a predetermined game.

  The effect control microcomputer 32 receives a predetermined start operation (for example, “password input” in FIG. 12A, start button operation, etc.) (for example, steps S344 to S347 in FIG. 16). The effect control microcomputer 32 accepts a predetermined end operation (for example, “two-dimensional code creation” operation in FIG. 12B) (for example, step S376 in FIG. 14).

  The history control microcomputer 32 accumulates game history information (for example, game history information such as level and achievement mission) based on a predetermined game during a specific period from when the start operation is received until the end operation is received. (For example, steps S41 and S42 in FIG. 9). During the period in which the identification information is variably displayed in the first display area by the effect control microcomputer 32, control for displaying guidance information for accepting the end operation in the second display area is executed (for example, , Step S305 in FIG. 11).

  Thereby, even if the variable display of the identification information is executed in the first display area, the end operation is accepted based on the guidance information in the second display area, and the accumulation of the game history is ended. As a result, it is possible to improve convenience for a player who wants to accumulate a game history.

  (3-3) In the above (3-1) or (3-2), the following is performed. Control for displaying the accumulated game history information in the second display area is executed by the effect control microcomputer 32 in a specific period (for example, step S43 in FIG. 9).

  This allows the player to recognize the current game history accumulation status. As a result, it is possible to improve convenience for a player who wants to accumulate a game history.

  (3-4) In any one of the above (3-1) to (3-3), the following is performed. The production control microcomputer 32 accepts an input operation of specific information as a start operation (for example, steps S344 to S347 in FIG. 16). Control for displaying information related to the input operation of specific information in the second display area is executed by the effect control microcomputer 32 (for example, step S343 in FIG. 16).

  Thereby, even if the variable display of the identification information is executed in the first display area, the input operation is accepted based on the information related to the input operation of the specific information in the second display area, and accumulation of the game history is started. The As a result, it is possible to improve convenience for a player who wants to accumulate a game history.

  (3-5) In any one of the above (3-1) to (3-4), the following is performed. Based on the fact that the end operation is accepted by the production control microcomputer 32, control for displaying the accumulated game history information (for example, a two-dimensional code indicating the game history) in the second display area is executed (for example, , Step S378 in FIG.

  Thereby, even if the variable display of the identification information is executed in the first display area, the accumulated game history information is displayed in the second display area. As a result, it is possible to improve convenience for a player who wants to accumulate a game history.

  (3-6) In any one of the above (3-1) to (3-5), the following is performed. Control during which guidance information is displayed in the first display area is executed by the effect control microcomputer 32 during a period in which the variable display of the identification information is not executed in the first display area (for example, step S304 in FIG. 11, S305).

  As a result, the guide information can be displayed in the main display area where variable display of the identification information is normally executed. As a result, it is possible to improve convenience for a player who wants to accumulate a game history.

  (3-7) In any one of the above (3-1) to (3-6), the following is performed. The production control microcomputer 32 accumulates game history information based on a predetermined game before the start operation is accepted and shifts to a specific period (for example, whether or not a password is accepted or not). In step S42, the game history is updated and stored).

  When the transition to the specific period is performed by the effect control microcomputer 32, the game history information in the specific period is stored together with the accumulated information at the time of transition (for example, when a password is accepted, step S354 in FIG. 16). In step S356, the game history of the selected range before the password input is reflected to set the game history based on the password, and the game history is updated and stored in step S42 of FIG. 9).

  Thereby, when the player plays a game without performing the start operation and game history information to be accumulated is generated, the game history information can be accumulated by performing the start operation. As a result, it is possible to improve convenience for a player who wants to accumulate a game history.

  (3-8) In any one of the above (3-1) to (3-7), the following is performed. A frame buffer (for example, an effect control microcomputer) in which image data of an image displayed in the first display area and image data of an image displayed in the second display area are stored in the effect control microcomputer 32 in a readable manner. Computer 32 VRAM).

  The first image buffer area for storing image data of the first cooperative image displayed in the first display area and the second image buffer area for storing image data of the second cooperative image displayed in the second display area are The frame buffer is set to a position corresponding to the arrangement state of the corresponding first display area and second display area, and a common image can be drawn.

  Thereby, in the frame buffer, the first image buffer area and the second image buffer area are set at positions corresponding to the arrangement state of the second display area with respect to the first display area. For this reason, since the image data of the first cooperative image and the image data of the second cooperative image can be drawn as one common image data across the first image buffer area and the second image buffer area, the first image Compared to the case where the buffer area and the second image buffer area are set regardless of the arrangement state of the second display area with respect to the first display area, processing such as designation of a drawing position when drawing image data is performed. It can be simplified. As a result, it is possible to prevent the control of the frame buffer from being complicated by providing the second display area in addition to the first display area.

  (3-9) In any one of (3-1) to (3-8), the following is performed. The second display area has a display area and display pixel density different from those of the first display area. A frame buffer (for example, an effect control microcomputer) in which image data of an image displayed in the first display area and image data of an image displayed in the second display area are stored in the effect control microcomputer 32 in a readable manner. Computer 32 VRAM).

  The first image buffer area for storing image data of the first cooperative image displayed in the first display area and the second image buffer area for storing image data of the second cooperative image displayed in the second display area are In the frame buffer, it is set as a region corresponding to the ratio of the display areas of the corresponding first display region and second display region, and a common image can be drawn.

  The effect control microcomputer 32 enlarges or reduces the image data stored in each image buffer area at a magnification corresponding to the display pixel density of the first display area or the second display area corresponding to each image buffer area. Control to display a reduced image is executed.

  Thereby, the display pixel density is made to be the same in the first image buffer area and the second image buffer area. For this reason, when drawing common image data, it is not necessary to draw the image by enlarging or reducing the image. As a result, it is possible to prevent the control from becoming complicated.

  Further, the image data drawn in each image buffer area is read after being enlarged or reduced at a magnification corresponding to the display pixel density of the first display area or the second display area corresponding to each image buffer area. For this reason, it is not necessary to use the same display pixel density as the first display area and the second display area. As a result, an inexpensive display device having a different display pixel density can be used, so that the cost can be reduced.

  The above (3-8) and (3-9) will be specifically described below. In this embodiment, a VDP that performs display control of the image display device 41 </ b> A and the sub display device 41 </ b> B in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 32 is mounted on the effect control board 31.

  The VDP is a CGROM or a frame buffer area (VRAM area) that stores data such as characters (image data such as persons, animals, characters, figures, symbols, etc., or CG data) as image element data used as sprite images. A display control circuit is configured together with the SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) used.

  The CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 outputs, to the VDP, a command for reading out necessary data from the image data ROM storing various image data in accordance with the received effect control command. The image data ROM stores character image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 41A and the sub display device 41B, specifically people, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including decorative designs), and background images. It is a ROM for storing image data in advance. The VDP reads image data from the image data ROM in accordance with a command from the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32. The VDP executes display control based on the read image data.

  VDP is a system register that stores various settings of VDP, attributes (parameters used when drawing characters, and specifies character drawing order, number of colors, scaling ratio, palette number, coordinates, etc. Data register for storing image data), a drawing control unit for controlling drawing of an image in a drawing area to be described later in the frame buffer area, and data transfer for controlling transfer of CG data stored in the CGROM to the frame buffer area Display control for outputting a video signal (R (red), G (green), B (blue)) signal and a synchronization signal for displaying image data stored in a display area (to be described later) of the control unit and the frame buffer area The video signal output from the display unit and the display control unit is converted into an analog signal, and the image display device 41A and the sub display device DA converter that outputs a 1B is an integrated circuit etc. are mounted.

  The VDP is provided with a system bus and a CG bus. The system bus and the CG bus are connected to the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 via a CPU interface, and the CG bus has a CG bus interface. To the CGROM. A system register is connected to the system bus, and an attribute register is connected to the CG bus, so that the CPU can access the system register and the attribute register.

  The drawing control unit, the data transfer control unit, and the display control unit are connected to the system bus so that the system registers can be accessed. The drawing control unit and the data transfer control unit are connected to the CG bus so that the CGROM and the attribute register can be accessed.

  Further, a VRAM bus is further provided inside the VDP, and the VRAM bus is connected to the SDRAM via a VRAM bus interface. A drawing control unit, a data transfer control unit, and a display control unit are connected to the VRAM bus so that the frame buffer area of the SDRAM can be accessed via the VRAM bus.

  System registers that store commands for initialization, drawing, data transfer, etc., interrupt control registers that store interrupt signal output commands, which will be described later, drawing areas in the frame buffer area, and arrangement of palette data A drawing register for storing an area and the like, a data transfer register for storing a transfer source address and a transfer destination address at the time of data transfer, a display register for storing a display area in the frame buffer area, and the like are allocated.

  The CPU interface outputs a V blank interrupt signal to the CPU at each start of V blank (an image update period) and outputs various other interrupt signals to the CPU. The display control unit performs display processing for outputting the image data in the frame buffer area specified by the display register as a video signal.

  The SDRAM frame buffer area includes a palette area in which palette data is arranged, a character buffer in which necessary characters are read from the CGROM and stored, and palette data (characters) when the drawing control unit draws an image. Data for which the display color is defined), and areas such as a CG buffer for temporarily storing CG data when the drawing control unit draws an image are allocated. .

  In the frame buffer area, as will be described later, a first drawing area (first image buffer area) in which image data displayed on the image display device 41A is stored, and image data displayed on the sub display device 41B are stored. A second drawing area (second image buffer area)) to be drawn and a third drawing area (third image buffer area) are allocated, and these drawing areas are designated by the display register, An image drawn and stored in the first drawing area is displayed on the image display device 41A, and an image drawn and stored in the second drawing area or the third drawing area is displayed on the sub display device 41B.

  As described above, the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 can access the system register and the attribute register through the CPU interface, and determines the display patterns of the image display device 41A and the sub display device 41B. The VDP is indirectly controlled by storing execution instructions and necessary data in these system registers and attribute registers according to the processed data.

  In the process data, the setting contents that the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 performs on the system register and the attribute register for each V blank are defined. The setting contents of the system register include drawing, data transfer command, CG data and palette data for performing data transfer, and attribute setting. The setting contents of the attribute register are attributes, that is, parameters themselves used when drawing a character.

  In the process data, an attribute is set so that the image is updated every V blank. For this reason, the image is updated every V blank.

  Here, the drawing control will be briefly described. In order for the drawing control unit to perform the drawing process, it is necessary that characters necessary for drawing be arranged in the frame buffer area. In other words, it is necessary to place a character serving as the source data of the sprite image in the frame buffer area.

  For this reason, when executing the various effects, the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 issues a transfer instruction from the CGROM to the frame buffer area for all characters necessary for the execution of the effects. Along with this, all the characters necessary for the performance execution are arranged in the frame buffer area by the data transfer control unit. When performing an effect, the same character is often used for drawing repeatedly, but the data stored in the CGROM is compressed, and it takes time to read it. By arranging all necessary characters in the frame buffer area at the first stage of performing the production, the time required for drawing can be reduced compared to reading data from the CGROM for each frame. In this embodiment, when the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 executes the production, a transfer command from the CGROM to the frame buffer area for all the characters necessary for the moving image reproduction is executed. A character transfer command necessary for drawing may be issued each time.

  In addition, in order for the drawing control unit to perform drawing processing, an attribute must be set in the attribute register. Since the attribute is different for each V blank, the attribute according to the process data is stored in the attribute register for each V blank.

  Then, the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 starts the effect, sets the attribute in the attribute register for each V blank, and then instructs execution of reading of the attribute. Along with this, the drawing control unit reads the attribute of the attribute register, and instructs the output of the reading end interrupt signal when reading is completed. In response to this, the CPU of the rendering control microcomputer 32 commands execution of drawing, and the drawing control unit draws image data in the first drawing area, the second drawing area, and the third drawing area in accordance with the read attributes. .

  In this embodiment, the image display device 41A and the sub display device 41B are formed of a liquid crystal display module having a liquid crystal panel and a backlight, and a display unit (display area) is formed by the liquid crystal panel of the liquid crystal display module. Is formed. As described above, the liquid crystal display module is used in the present embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image display device 41A and the sub display device 41B can display an image of a decorative design or the like in a predetermined manner. As long as it can display at a resolution, a display device of an image display form other than liquid crystal, for example, CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), FED (Field Emission Display), PDP (Plasma Display Panel), dot matrix LED, organic Or you may be comprised by display apparatuses, such as an inorganic electroluminescent (EL) panel. Further, in the image display device 41A, the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner during the special symbol variable display period of the symbol display device 11.

  Further, the image display device 41A and the sub display device 41B have different display areas and display pixel densities. In this embodiment, the total number of pixels of the image display device 41A is 800 pixels wide and 600 pixels long, and the total number of pixels of the sub display device 41B is 400 pixels wide and 300 pixels long. A 10-inch liquid crystal panel is used for the image display device 41A, and a 5-inch liquid crystal panel is used for the sub display device 41B.

  Further, as described above, in the frame buffer area of the SDRAM, the first image area where the first image data displayed on the image display device 41A is drawn, and the second image data displayed on the sub display device 41B are drawn. A second drawing area is assigned.

  A memory area capable of storing pixel data of 800 pixels in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 600 pixels in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) is allocated to the first drawing area. A memory area capable of storing pixel data of 400 pixels in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 300 pixels in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) is allocated.

  The first drawing area is set to a predetermined area from a reference point where the X value and the Y value are “0” in the frame buffer area, and the second drawing area is set in the vicinity of the first drawing area.

  The RAM of the effect control microcomputer 32 stores a drawing area setting table for setting in which position of the first and second image data to be drawn in the frame buffer area. In this drawing area setting table, the X value in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and the Y value in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) in the frame buffer area, that is, the memory address of the SDRAM, are associated with each image data item. An item for registering a numerical value is provided. In the drawing area setting table, numerical values from the upper left end to the upper right end in each image data are registered in the XX ′ value item, and in the YY ′ value item, from the lower left end in each image data. Values up to the lower right corner are registered.

  The VDP drawing control unit refers to the drawing area setting table in the RAM of the rendering control microcomputer 32 when performing image drawing control in each drawing area of the frame buffer area, and the X axis in the frame buffer area. The X value in the direction (horizontal direction) and the Y value in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction), that is, the memory address of the SDRAM are set, and each image data is drawn in the set drawing area. .

  In the frame buffer area, the first drawing area in which the first image data is drawn and the second drawing area in which the second image data is drawn are displayed on the display unit of the image display device 41A and the sub display device 41B. It is set at a position corresponding to the arrangement state of the part.

  In the first and second image data, the Z value used when the sprite image is superimposed and drawn in each image data is set, and the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 32 stores the first value. , A Z value setting table for setting the Z values of the two image data is stored. In this Z value setting table, Z values used when drawing sprite images are registered in association with items of image data. A sprite image having a small Z value is drawn on the front side, and a sprite image having a large Z value is drawn on the back side. That is, the sprite image with a small Z value is drawn so as to overlap the sprite image with a large Z value, and the sprite image with a small Z value is preferentially displayed.

  In addition, the image display device 41A and the sub display device 41B according to the present embodiment can display individual image data, and characters in the images displayed on the image display devices 41A and the sub display device 41B cooperate with each other. Linked image data can be displayed.

  In the frame buffer area, the second drawing area is set at a position that does not overlap with the first drawing area. In the present embodiment, according to the drawing area setting table described above, the first drawing area and the second drawing area are positioned at positions corresponding to the arrangement states of the display unit of the image display device 41A and the display unit of the sub display device 41B. Is set. In addition, when the VDP drawing control unit draws image data to be displayed on the image display device 41A and the sub display device 41B, each of the sprite images is displayed in each of the first drawing region and the second drawing region in the frame buffer region. Characters are arranged separately and drawn. Note that when the above-described cooperative image data is drawn, the first drawing area and the second drawing area are drawn as a single area.

  Then, the first cooperative image data (first cooperative image) drawn in the first drawing area is displayed on the image display device 41A, and the second cooperative image data (second cooperative image) drawn in the second drawing area is displayed. Is displayed on the sub display device 41B. By doing in this way, cooperation image data can be displayed on each image display device 41A and sub display device 41B.

  Moreover, as an example of the cooperation image data displayed on the image display device 41A and the sub display device 41B, one image drawn across the image display device 41A and the sub display device 41B may be used. A character (effect video) drawn over the device 41A and the sub display device 41B may be used, or a moving image of the character moving between the image display device 41A and the sub display device 41B may be used.

  The linked image data may be an image related to countdown in the pre-reading continuous notice effect, or may be an image such as a character display having a different expectation in the operation notice effect. In addition to these notice effects, the images may not be related to the notice, for example, an image of a demonstration effect that is executed in a non-operating state, an explanation image of a gaming method, or a mobile phone-linked game. If it is a machine, it may be an explanation image related to linked games using the data stored in these mobile phones or the data stored in the server via the mobile phone, or the level obtained by the player in these linked games Or an image such as a title.

  When this cooperative image data is displayed on the image display device 41A and the sub display device 41B, the X value and Y value information of each character of the sprite image is directly used as the X value and Y value in the frame buffer area, that is, SDRAM. Therefore, the control for drawing in the frame buffer area can be simplified.

  Next, the image display device 41A and the sub display device 41B, and the frame buffer area in which the image data displayed on them are stored will be described in detail. In this example, the image display device 41A and the sub display device 41B have different display areas and display pixel densities, and the total number of pixels of the image display device 41A is 800 pixels wide and 600 pixels long, The total number of pixels of the sub display device 41B is 640 pixels wide and 480 pixels high. A 10-inch liquid crystal panel is used for the image display device 41A, and a 5-inch liquid crystal panel is used for the sub display device 41B. That is, the sub display device 41B is a display device having a higher display pixel density (smaller pixel size) than the image display device 41A.

  In the frame buffer area of the SDRAM, a first drawing area (first image buffer area) in which the first image data (first linked image) displayed on the image display device 41A is drawn and the sub display device 41B are displayed. A second drawing area (second image buffer area) in which second image data (second linked image) to be drawn is assigned. Then, 800 pixels in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 600 pixels in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) are assigned to the first drawing area, and 400 pixels in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) are assigned to the second drawing area. 300 pixels are assigned in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction).

  The first drawing area for reading the first image data displayed on the image display device 41A and the second drawing area for reading the second image data displayed on the sub display device 41B are the same as the corresponding image display device 41A and the sub image area. It is set as a region corresponding only to the ratio of the display area of the display device 41B, and common image data can be drawn.

  In this example, the total number of pixels in the first drawing area is the same as the total number of pixels in the image display device 41A. Further, the total number of pixels in the second drawing area is smaller than the total number of pixels in the sub display device 41B. When the second image data displayed on the sub display device 41B is drawn, the second drawing area is used.

  The drawing controller of the VDP draws the first image data displayed on the image display device 41A using the first drawing area, and the second image displayed on the sub display device 41B using the second drawing area. When drawing image data, a sprite image having the same resolution is drawn in each of the first drawing area and the second drawing area in the frame buffer area.

  Then, the first image data drawn in the first drawing area is displayed on the image display device 41A with the same total number of pixels. The second image data drawn in the second drawing area is displayed on the sub display device 41B by expanding the total number of pixels to the total number of pixels of the sub display device 41B. In this example, the second image data drawn in the second drawing area is 400 pixels wide and 300 pixels high, and the second image data is enlarged by 160% (scaled up) to be 640 horizontal. The data is displayed on the sub display device 41B as image data of 480 pixels.

  When the second image data is enlarged (scaled up) by 160%, for example, the image data of 5 pixels is divided into 8 parts, and the divided image data is converted into 8 pixel image data as 1 pixel. Alternatively, a method of generating a new pixel by averaging the pixels between adjacent pixels and expanding the total number of pixels of the second image data is used. Furthermore, the second image data may be enlarged by a conventionally known image conversion process.

  As described above, of the image display device 41A and the sub display device 41B, the second image data in the second drawing area corresponding to the sub display device 41B having a high display pixel density is used as the display pixel of the image display device 41A having the low display pixel density. By drawing as image data having the same pixel density as the density, the second image data having a low pixel density drawn in the second drawing area is enlarged and read out and displayed on the sub display device 41B having a high display pixel density. Since the pixel density of the image data drawn in the frame buffer area can be made the same, the drawing process can be performed efficiently, and it is not necessary to store image data with a large pixel density and high pixel density. The amount of image data can be reduced.

  Further, in this example, even if the liquid crystal panels having different resolutions are used in the image display device 41A and the sub display device 41B, the drawing process can be performed efficiently. Therefore, the image display device 41A and the sub display device 41B Since liquid crystal panels to be used can be procured from different manufacturers, it is necessary to use a small high-resolution liquid crystal panel that is distributed at low cost and low cost as a sub display device 41B due to the spread of smartphones (cell phones) and the like. The manufacturing cost of the pachinko gaming machine 1A and the slot machine 1B can be reduced.

  In this example, the second image data in the second drawing region corresponding to the sub display device 41B having a high display pixel density is image data having the same pixel density as the display pixel density of the image display device 41A having a low display pixel density. The second image data having a low pixel density drawn in the second drawing area is enlarged and read out and displayed on the sub display device 41B having a high display pixel density. Without limitation, the sub display device 41B is configured as a display device having a lower display pixel density (larger pixel size) than the image display device 41A, and the second display region corresponding to the sub display device 41B having a lower display pixel density is used. The second image data is drawn as image data having the same pixel density as the display pixel density of the image display device 41A having a high display pixel density, and the high image drawn in the second drawing area is drawn. It may be displayed pixel density reading by reducing the second image data of the pixel density is displayed on the lower sub display device 41B.

  For example, the first drawing area for reading the first image data displayed on the image display device 41A and the second drawing area for reading the second image data displayed on the sub display device 41B include the corresponding image display device 41A and the sub image data. It is set as a region corresponding only to the ratio of the display area of the display device 41B, allows common image data to be drawn, and the total number of pixels in the first drawing region is the same as the total number of pixels in the image display device 41A. The total number of pixels in the second drawing area is made larger than the total number of pixels of the sub display device 41B.

  In this example, the total number of pixels of the image display device 41A is 800 pixels wide and 600 pixels long, and the total number of pixels of the sub display device 41B is 320 pixels wide and 240 pixels high. A 10-inch liquid crystal panel is used for the image display device 41A, and a 5-inch liquid crystal panel is used for the sub display device 41B. That is, the sub display device 41B is a display device having a lower display pixel density (a larger pixel size) than the image display device 41A.

  In the frame buffer area of the SDRAM, a first drawing area (first image buffer area) in which the first image data (first linked image) displayed on the image display device 41A is drawn and the sub display device 41B are displayed. A second drawing area (second image buffer area) in which second image data (second linked image) is drawn is allocated. Then, 800 pixels in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) and 600 pixels in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction) are assigned to the first drawing area, and 400 pixels in the X-axis direction (horizontal direction) are assigned to the second drawing area. 300 pixels are assigned in the Y-axis direction (vertical direction).

  In this example, the total number of pixels in the first drawing area is the same as the total number of pixels in the image display device 41A. In addition, the total number of pixels in the second drawing area is larger than the total number of pixels of the sub display device 41B. When the second image data displayed on the sub display device 41B is drawn, the second drawing area is used.

  The drawing controller of the VDP draws the first image data displayed on the image display device 41A using the first drawing area, and the second image displayed on the sub display device 41B using the second drawing area. When drawing image data, a sprite image having the same resolution is drawn in each of the first drawing area and the second drawing area in the frame buffer area.

  Then, the first image data drawn in the first drawing area is displayed on the image display device 41A with the same total number of pixels. The second image data drawn in the second drawing area is displayed on the sub display device 41B by reducing the total number of pixels to the total number of pixels of the sub display device 41B. In this example, the second image data drawn in the second drawing area is 400 pixels wide and 300 pixels high, and the second image data is reduced by 80% (scaled down) to 320 horizontal. It is displayed on the sub display device 41B as pixel and vertical 240 pixel image data.

  When the second image data is reduced (scaled down) by 80%, for example, the image data of 5 pixels is divided into four, and the divided one image data is converted into 4 pixels of image data as one pixel. Or a method of thinning out some pixels is used. Furthermore, the second image data may be reduced by a conventionally known image conversion process.

  By doing this, the pixel density of each image data drawn in the frame buffer area can be made the same, so that the drawing process can be performed efficiently and the sub display device 41B having a low display pixel density has a high pixel density. Since the image drawn as the image data is reduced and displayed, precise image display can be performed, and the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1A and the slot machine 1B can be enhanced.

  According to the above example, since the display pixel density is made to be the same in the first drawing area and the second drawing area, the drawing is performed by enlarging or reducing the image when drawing the common image data. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the control from becoming complicated, and the image data drawn in each drawing area corresponds to the display pixel density of the image display device 41A or the sub display device 41B corresponding to each drawing region. Since the image display device 41A and the sub display device 41B do not need to use the same display pixel density because they are read out after being magnified or reduced at the same magnification, an inexpensive display device with different display pixel densities can be used. So the cost can be reduced.

(4-1) The gaming system in this embodiment includes a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1A or a slot machine 1B) that performs a predetermined game, and an information processing apparatus (for example, a management server 1000) that performs a predetermined process. A gaming system (such as gaming system 900),
The gaming machine detects an instruction input by the player and receives information for setting instructions (for example, a password) (for example, a stick controller 45A or an effect control microcomputer for executing the processes of steps S344 to S353 in FIG. 16). 32 CPUs)
Information output means (for example, the image display device 41A, the sub display device 41B, and the steps S328 to S330 in FIG. 13) that outputs predetermined information (for example, a two-dimensional code) that can be acquired outside the gaming machine. CPU of control microcomputer 32),
Specific information storage means (for example, ROM of the effect control microcomputer 32) for storing specific information (for example, game machine ID) and game control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 22 and effect control for controlling the execution of the game) For example, a microcomputer 32)
The information processing apparatus includes information issuing means (for example, a control unit 210 that executes the process of step S506 in FIG. 21) that issues the setting instruction information based on the predetermined information.
The information output means includes information generation means for generating the predetermined information based on the specific information (for example, the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 that executes the processes of steps S328 and S329 in FIG. 13).
The information receiving unit determines whether or not the setting instruction information can be received based on whether or not there is a predetermined correspondence between the input information according to the detection result of the instruction input and the specific information. Including information determination means (for example, the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 that executes the processes of steps S348 and S349 of FIG. 16);
The game control unit includes a game mode setting unit (for example, a CPU of an effect control microcomputer 32 that executes the process of step S356 in FIG. 16) that sets a game mode according to the determination result by the information determination unit.

  According to such a configuration, based on whether there is a predetermined correspondence between the input information according to the detection result of the instruction input and the specific information, it is determined whether or not it can be accepted as setting instruction information, A game mode is set according to the determination result. Thereby, it can prevent that the setting of a game aspect is diverted and can improve the interest of a game.

(4-2) The gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1A or a slot machine 1B) that performs a predetermined game,
Information receiving means (for example, a stick controller 45A or a CPU of an effect control microcomputer 32 that executes the processes of steps S344 to S353 in FIG. 16) that detects an instruction input by the player and receives setting instruction information (for example, a password). When,
The gaming machine information output means for externally by the information processing apparatus outputs a predetermined information that can be acquired (e.g., 2-dimensional codes) (for example, the image display device 41A, the sub display device 41 B, step S328~S330 of FIG. 13 A CPU of an effect control microcomputer 32 for executing the process),
Specific information storage means (for example, ROM of the production control microcomputer 32) for storing specific information (for example, game machine ID), and game control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 22 or production control) for controlling the progress of the game. For example, a microcomputer 32)
The information output means includes information generation means for generating the predetermined information based on the specific information (for example, the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 32 that executes the processes of steps S328 and S329 in FIG. 13).
The information receiving means is based on the predetermined information acquired by the information processing device based on whether or not the input information according to the detection result of the instruction input has a predetermined correspondence with the specific information. Including information determination means for determining whether or not the setting instruction information issued can be accepted (for example, the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 that executes the processes of steps S348 and S349 in FIG. 16);
The game control unit includes a game mode setting unit (for example, a CPU of an effect control microcomputer 32 that executes the process of step S356 in FIG. 16) that sets a game mode according to the determination result by the information determination unit.

  According to such a configuration, based on whether there is a predetermined correspondence between the input information according to the detection result of the instruction input and the specific information, it is determined whether or not it can be accepted as setting instruction information, A game mode is set according to the determination result. Thereby, it can prevent that the setting of a game aspect is diverted and can improve the interest of a game.

  (4-3) In the above (4-1) or (4-2), the following is performed. The game control means may be configured to execute a specific game at a different rate according to the determination result by the information determination means (see, for example, FIG. 24).

  In such a configuration, the specific game is executed at a different rate depending on whether or not the setting instruction information is accepted, so that various games can be executed and the instruction input is promoted to enhance the interest of the game. Can be improved.

  (4-4) In the above (4-3), it is performed as follows. The game control means may be configured to control execution of a game that suggests a game state as the specific game (for example, transition from mode A to mode C shown in FIG. 24).

  In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by changing the proportion of the game state suggested depending on whether the setting instruction information is accepted.

  (4-5) In the above (4-1), (4-3) or (4-4), the following is performed. The gaming machine includes game-related information storage means (for example, RAM of the production control microcomputer 32) that stores game-related information (for example, game history information) related to the game in an identifiable manner, and the information generation means includes The predetermined information is generated based on the game-related information (for example, a part for generating a two-dimensional code after a game when “Create two-dimensional code” shown in FIG. 12B is selected) The information processing apparatus includes game management information storage means (for example, a player database provided in the storage unit 220) for storing game management information (for example, game history information) based on the predetermined information, and the information issuing means Depending on whether or not a predetermined condition based on the game management information (for example, an experience value has reached a predetermined value and a level is added) is satisfied. (The process of step S506 such portions to execute on the basis of the read result of the example process in step S505) may be configured such that different game mode issues a setting instruction information capable of setting the constant means.

  In such a configuration, depending on whether or not a predetermined condition based on the game management information is established, setting instruction information that can set different game modes is issued, thereby increasing the player's gaming motivation, The interest of the game can be improved.

  (4-6) In the above (4-1), (4-3) or (4-4), the following is performed. The gaming machine has a predetermined privilege (for example, a gold / silver / copper coin) different from a gaming privilege (for example, a big hit gaming state or a bonus) having a gaming value advantageous to the player when a specific condition based on the game is established. A game that stores information relating to the game (for example, game history information) that can be specified in a manner that can be specified (eg, the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 that executes the process of step S223). Related information storage means (for example, RAM of the production control microcomputer 32), and the information generation means generates the predetermined information based on the result of giving the predetermined privilege (for example, as shown in FIG. 12B). When “Create two-dimensional code” is selected, the information processing apparatus is configured to generate the predetermined information. A privilege management information storage unit (for example, a player database provided in the storage unit 220) that stores privilege management information (for example, privilege grant information) indicating the predetermined privilege based on the information issuing unit, Setting instruction information that can change the game mode set by the game mode setting means by using the predetermined privilege shown in the privilege management information is issued (for example, based on the read result by the process of step S505 in FIG. 21). 21 may be configured to execute the process of step S506 of 21.

  In such a configuration, setting instruction information capable of changing the game mode is issued by using the predetermined privilege indicated in the privilege management information, thereby increasing the player's willingness to play and improving the interest of the game. be able to.

  (4-7) In any one of the above (4-1) to (4-6), the following is performed. The gaming machine has a predetermined privilege (for example, a gold / silver / copper coin) different from a gaming privilege (for example, a big hit gaming state or a bonus) having a gaming value advantageous to the player when a specific condition based on the game is established. Etc.) (for example, the CPU of the production control microcomputer 32 that executes the process of step S223 in FIG. 9) and game-related information (for example, game history information) related to the game can be specified. Based on the game-related information storage means (for example, the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 32) and the player's instruction input, the information generation means generates information that can identify the game-related information as the predetermined information. Setting means for performing setting (for example, the processing of step S326 in FIG. 13 or step S356 in FIG. 16 is executed) When the setting by the setting means is performed, the gaming privilege is given based on whether the predetermined privilege is given by the privilege giving means. A game privilege suggestion mode (for example, “○” or “×” production result) that suggests whether or not it is present) and a predetermined privilege suggestion mode (for example, “coin” production result, etc.) that suggests that the predetermined privilege has been granted ) Including a suggestion effect execution means (for example, the process of step S222 in FIG. 9) that executes a privilege grant suggestion effect (for example, see FIG. 25) in any of the suggestion modes. A CPU of the computer 32).

  In such a configuration, based on whether or not a predetermined privilege is granted, a privilege grant suggestion effect is executed in any of a plurality of suggestion modes including a game privilege suggestion mode or a predetermined privilege suggestion mode, It is possible to improve the interest of a game related to the provision of a privilege for a player who has made settings for generating predetermined information that can specify game-related information.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above embodiment, a pseudo-continuous effect may be executed as an effect to be executed in the variable display. A pseudo-continuous variation is a pseudo-continuous variation that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of variations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is originally a variation corresponding to one reserved memory. Is an abbreviation for Further, as an effect executed in the variable display, a slide effect may be executed. Slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display.

  (2) In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc. Although an example of transmitting the variation pattern command has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer, the change time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  (3) In the embodiment described above, the two-dimensional code output from the gaming machine 1 is acquired by the terminal device 1001 and transmitted to the management server 1000 based on the two-dimensional code. The game history and volume setting based on the game are managed, and in the next game, a password is issued from the management server 1000 to the terminal device 1001, and the password is input to the gaming machine 1, thereby taking over the game history and volume setting. I was able to.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a password may be output from the gaming machine 1 and the password may be input to the gaming machine 1 in the next game, so that the game history and volume setting may be taken over. That is, in this case, the gaming system 900 may include only the gaming machine 1 without including the terminal device 1001 and the management server 1000.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, when the two-dimensional code is displayed in step S378 of FIG. 14, the two-dimensional code is not changed even if the game history or volume setting is changed during the display. However, when the game history and the volume setting are changed while the two-dimensional code is displayed, the displayed two-dimensional code may be changed every time the game history and the volume setting are changed.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the screen displayed on the image display device 41A is displayed when the variable display is started when the image display device 41A displays a display other than the decorative symbol display. Is displayed on the sub display device 41B instead of the image display device 41A.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the volume setting is changed as the change in the effect state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the brightness setting of the image display device 41A, the sub display device 41B, the light emitting member for performance, etc. may be changed as a change in the effect state, or a modest effect mode or flashy. An effect mode such as an effect mode may be set, or a setting for changing the type of character used for the effect may be made.

  (7) The embodiment described above is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing a gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

  Specifically, the gaming machine of the above embodiment is a gaming machine in which a game ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the game ball or rental ball that the player has paid out is launched into the game area. However, the game score for use in the game is given using the frequency that is the game value of the size specified by the record information of the game recording medium such as the membership card or the visitor card, and is given. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by hitting a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a gaming score given by winning a game score or winning a game. .

  In other words, after the game medium (game ball) passes through the start area, based on the establishment of the start condition that allows the start of the variable display, a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner and a display result is derived. A game machine that includes a variable display device for displaying, and when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, the game machine shifts to a specific game state that is advantageous to a player. A game ball encapsulated in the gaming machine is used to play the game area, and the game score is subtracted in response to the game ball being driven, and the game ball wins the winning area provided in the game area. Accordingly, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine that adds game scores accordingly. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

  (8) In the embodiment described above, as described in steps S357B and S359 in FIG. 16, step S305 in FIG. 11, and (2-2), the game history satisfies the volume setting permission condition, The volume can be set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other things may be used as long as the effect state that can be changed according to the accumulated game history is different. For example, the number of types of effect states (volume setting, brightness setting, effect mode setting, character setting, etc.) that can be changed according to the accumulated game history may be increased or decreased. In addition, a range of performance states that can be changed according to the accumulated game history (for example, a volume setting range, a luminance setting range, a rendering mode setting range, the number of selectable characters, selectable character items, etc. Etc.) may be increased or decreased.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the display area of the sub display device 41B and the display area of the image display device 41A are separate display areas. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one display area may be a part of the other display area.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, an image other than the variation display of the identification information such as game history and volume setting is displayed on either the sub display device 41B or the image display device 41A. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and these images may be displayed in cooperation with the sub display device 41B and the image display device 41A. For example, the image display device 41A may display password character options, and the sub display device 41B may display the input password.

  (11) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

    DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine, 1A Pachinko machine, 1B Slot machine, 11 Symbol display apparatus, 12 Various switches, 13 Various actuators, 21 Game control board, 22 Game control microcomputer, 31 Production control board, 32 Production control microcomputer, 41A image display device, 41B sub display device, 42 speaker, 43 effect light emitting member, 44 effect movable member, 45 effect operation member, 110, 210 control unit, 120, 220 storage unit, 130, 230 operation unit, 140 , 240 display unit, 150 wireless communication unit, 151 antenna, 160 camera unit, 250 communication unit, 900 gaming system, 1000 management server, 1001 terminal device, 1001A portable computer, 1001B mobile phone, 1002 communication network.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game,
And start accepting means for accepting a start operation,
And an end accepting means for accepting the exit operation,
Game information storage means for storing game history information from when the start operation is received by the start reception means to when the end operation is received by the end reception means;
Information output means for outputting the game history information stored by the game information storage means based on the end operation received by the end reception means;
Production state changing means for changing the production state of the predetermined production that suggests the degree of expectation in the predetermined game,
An effect execution means for executing the predetermined effect according to the effect state changed by the effect state change means;
The effect state change means is a gaming machine that sets the effect state to an initial state on condition that the end operation is accepted by the end acceptance means. A gaming system including a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game,
The gaming machine is
And start accepting means for accepting a start operation,
And an end accepting means for accepting the exit operation,
Game information storage means for storing game history information from when the start operation is received by the start reception means to when the end operation is received by the end reception means;
Information output means for outputting the game history information stored by the game information storage means based on the end operation received by the end reception means;
Production state changing means for changing the production state of the predetermined production that suggests the degree of expectation in the predetermined game,
An effect execution means for executing the predetermined effect according to the effect state changed by the effect state change means;
The effect state changing means is a gaming system in which the effect state is set to an initial state on condition that the end operation is accepted by the end acceptance means.

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