JP6118497B2 - GAME SYSTEM AND MANAGEMENT DEVICE - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a management apparatus that manages information related to games in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine installed in a game arcade , and a gaming system that includes these gaming machines and the management apparatus.

  In this type of gaming system, the result of the game played by the player in the gaming machine is converted into a two-dimensional code and output, and the output two-dimensional code is read with a mobile phone or the like and transmitted to a server that manages the game history. Thus, there has been proposed a server in which a game history can be accumulated for each player on the server side that has received the game history (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-195327 A

  In the gaming system described in Patent Document 1, each player individually accumulates a game history as a result of playing a game, and each player's game history cannot be used together with other players' game histories. .

The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a game system及 beauty management apparatus capable of performing a game in cooperation with other players.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a gaming system according to claim 1 of the present invention provides
A gaming machine (slot machine 1) including a game history information output means capable of playing a predetermined game and outputting game history information (two-dimensional code) capable of specifying a game history as a result of playing the game When,
A management device (management server 1200) including a game history receiving means for receiving the game history specified from the game history information (two-dimensional code) output from the gaming machine (slot machine 1);
A gaming system comprising:
The management device (management server 1200)
A game history storage means (player table) for storing the game history received by the game history reception means for each player;
A player association means (specific mission table) for associating another player (support player) with one player (main player);
The game history stored in the game history storage means (player table) corresponding to the one player (main player) and the player association with the one player (main player) A game history summed up with a game history stored in the game history storage means (player table) corresponding to the other player (support player) associated by means (specific mission table) is a predetermined value. A privilege granting means for granting a privilege (privilege data) when satisfying the grant condition (mission achievement condition),
Including
The player association means (specific mission table) is a game record (level) based on a game history stored in the game history storage means (player table) corresponding to the one player (main player). ) Satisfies a specific condition (for example, 5 or more), the number of the other players (support players) is more than the case where the specific condition is not satisfied (for example, less than 5). It is characterized in that it can be associated with one player (main player).

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is:
A gaming machine (slot machine 1) capable of performing a predetermined game,
Benefits (privilege data) when the game history of the game history of one player (main player) and the game history of other players (supporting players) satisfy the grant conditions (mission achievement conditions) And a plurality of other players (supporting players) when the game performance (level) based on the game history of one player (main player) satisfies a specific condition (for example, 5 or more) Game history information output means for outputting game history information (two-dimensional code) received by a management device (management server 1200) that can add up the game history of
The game history information output means includes, as game history information, information that can identify a game history of one player used to determine whether or not a privilege grant condition is satisfied in the management device, and a management device. And information that can specify the game performance of one player used to determine the number of other players that can be added together.

The management device according to claim 2 of the present invention is:
A gaming machine (slot machine 1) including a game history information output means capable of playing a predetermined game and outputting game history information (two-dimensional code) capable of specifying a game history as a result of playing the game A management device (management server 1200) including a game history receiving means for receiving a game history specified from the game history information (two-dimensional code) output from
A game history storage means (player table) for storing the game history received by the game history reception means for each player;
A player association means (specific mission table) for associating another player (support player) with one player (main player);
The game history stored in the game history storage means (player table) corresponding to the one player (main player) and the player association with the one player (main player) A game history summed up with a game history stored in the game history storage means (player table) corresponding to the other player (support player) associated by means (specific mission table) is a predetermined value. A privilege granting means for granting a privilege (privilege data) when satisfying the grant condition (mission achievement condition),
Including
The player association means (specific mission table) is a game record (level) based on a game history stored in the game history storage means (player table) corresponding to the one player (main player). ) Satisfies a specific condition (for example, 5 or more), the number of the other players (support players) is more than the case where the specific condition is not satisfied (for example, less than 5). It is characterized in that it can be associated with one player (main player).

According to the features of claims 1 , 2 and means 1 , a game history obtained by adding together a game history of one player and a game history of another player associated with the one player has a predetermined grant condition. Benefits are granted by satisfying, and as a result of playing in cooperation with other players, it is possible to receive benefits more easily than when not obtaining cooperation from other players It becomes. At this time, when the game record based on the game history of one player satisfies a specific condition, the cooperation of a larger number of other players can be obtained than when the specific condition is not satisfied. In other words, a player who has a higher degree of game play can obtain the cooperation of a large number of players, so that the player's willingness to play can be increased.

In the first , second, and means 1 , the game history information output means may be configured to output by displaying the game history as character data, or data encoded such as a bar code or a two-dimensional code. The game history may be output by displaying the game history, or the game history may be output by outputting the game history readable from the outside through a wired connection, a wireless connection, an infrared connection, or the like.
Further, in claim 1 , 2, means 1 , the game history reception means receives game history information directly from a gaming machine by wired connection, wireless connection, infrared communication, etc., and receives a game history specified from the received game history information. The structure which receives may be sufficient and the structure which receives via terminal devices, such as a portable terminal, may be sufficient.
In addition, in claim 1 , 2, means 1 , the game history may be a direct history such as the number of games, jackpots, bonus times, etc., or indirectly such as the contents of the effects based on the game, the state of the game or the establishment of the effects. A historical history is also acceptable.

The gaming system, gaming machine and management device of means 2 of the present invention are the gaming system, gaming machine and management device according to claim 1 , 2 or means 1 ,
The management device (the management server 1200) is a related game in which the one player (main player) selects the other player (support player) to be related by the player association means (specific mission table). Including person selection means,
The related player selection means is a condition that allows the game history stored in the game history storage means (player table) to be selected according to the game performance (level) of the one player (main player). From the other player (support player) satisfying (level ± 10), the other player (support player) is associated with the one player (main player) by the player association means (specific mission table). (Player) is selected.
According to this feature, other players associated with one player are limited to those who satisfy the selectable conditions according to the game performance of the one player, so there is no difference between the players. It can prevent fairness from occurring.

The gaming system, gaming machine and management device of means 3 of the present invention are the gaming system, gaming machine and management device according to any one of claims 1 to 2 and means 1 to 2 .
The management device (the management server 1200) is configured so that, when the privilege granting unit grants the privilege (privilege data), any type of privilege (privilege data corresponding to the privilege level) having different values is used. Including a privilege selection means (privilege lottery) to select as a privilege for granting a privilege (privilege data),
The privilege selection means (privilege lottery) is based on the bonus (according to the mission achievement condition) according to the degree of contribution of the game history of each player (main player, support player). (Privilege data) is selected.
According to this feature, since a privilege given from a plurality of types of benefits with different values is selected according to the contribution degree of the game history of each player who has reached a predetermined grant condition, Unfairness can be prevented.

The gaming system, gaming machine and management device of means 4 of the present invention are the gaming system, gaming machine and management device according to any one of claims 1 to 2 and means 1 to 3 ,
The management device (the management server 1200) corresponds to the one player (main player) and the game history stored in the game history storage means (player table) and the one player (main player). The game history stored in the game history storage means (player table) corresponding to the other player (support player) associated with the player by the player association means is added together. The player association means (specific mission table) is associated with the one player (main player) when the played game history satisfies the predetermined grant condition (mission achievement condition). It includes a related player number increasing means for increasing the possible number of other players (support upper limit number).
According to this feature, since the cooperation of a larger number of players can be obtained by satisfying the predetermined grant condition, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to play a game in cooperation with other players.

The gaming system, gaming machine and management device of means 5 of the present invention are the gaming system, gaming machine and management device according to any one of claims 1 to 2 and means 1 to 4 .
The privilege granting means corresponds to the game history stored in the game history storage means (player table) corresponding to the one player (main player) and the one player (main player). The game history stored in the game history storage means (player table) corresponding to the other player (support player) associated by the player association means (specific mission table) is added together. The game history is stored in the game history storage means (player table) corresponding to the one player (main player) only when the played game history satisfies the predetermined grant condition (mission achievement condition). It is characterized in that a special privilege (special privilege data) that is not granted even if the game history alone satisfies the predetermined grant condition (mission achievement condition) can be given.
According to this feature, the player is motivated to play a game in cooperation with another player by providing a special privilege that is given only when the player plays a game in cooperation with another player. be able to.

The gaming system, gaming machine and management device of means 6 of the present invention are the gaming system, gaming machine and management device according to any one of claims 1 to 2 and means 1 to 5 ,
The gaming machine (slot machine 1) is based on the condition that the one player (main player) is associated with another player (supporting player) by the player association means (specific mission table). And a specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect (effect based on the specific effect mode M).
According to this feature, by providing a specific performance that can be executed only when a player plays a game in cooperation with another player, the player is more motivated to play a game in cooperation with another player. be able to.

It is a figure which shows an example of the game system to which this invention was applied. It is a front view of a slot machine as an example of a gaming machine to which the present invention is applied. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of the combination defined as winning. It is a figure which shows the object combination and winning probability of the internal lottery classified by game state. It is a figure which shows the number of point provision according to level and the number of games. It is a figure which shows the transition of a main menu screen. It is a figure which shows the input condition of a password. It is a figure which shows the input condition of a password. It is a figure which shows the output condition of a two-dimensional code. (A) is a figure which shows a password analysis table, (b) is a figure which shows the analysis procedure of a password. It is a figure which shows an example of a bit shuffle table. It is a figure which shows the structure of a two-dimensional code. It is a figure which shows the structure of the player table with which the management server which is a management apparatus to which this invention is applied, and a game history table are provided. It is a figure which shows the structure of the friend table with which a management server is equipped, a normal mission table, a specific mission table, and a privilege lottery table. It is a figure which shows exchange of a portable terminal and a management server at the time of member registration. It is a figure which shows the exchange of a portable terminal and a management server at the time of friend search. It is a diagram showing exchanges between the slot machine, portable terminal, and management server when playing a game by inputting a password. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement condition of the management server at the time of specific mission setting. It is a figure which shows the operation condition of the management server at the time of mission clear. (A) is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine, (b) is a top view of an operation unit provided on the top surface of a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate). It is a figure explaining the characteristic of control of hit type including big hit and small hit in a tabular form.

  Examples of the present invention will be described below.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system of the present embodiment is a slot machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine of the present invention installed in a game arcade and a management that is an example of a management apparatus of the present invention connected to the Internet. The server 1200 and the slot machine 1 and the management server 1200 can exchange data via a portable terminal 1300 having a two-dimensional code reading function and an Internet connection function. .

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface, and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. It is configured.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, reels 2L, 2C and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right reel) having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer periphery are arranged. ) Are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 2, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Are arranged as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the outer periphery of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is “black 7”, “net 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as “watermelon”, “cherry”, “bell”, and “orange” are drawn in a predetermined order, 21 pieces each. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 5), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously formed in the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. , Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

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

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any game state in this embodiment) among the prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state, is stored as credits. Settlement switch 10 operated when paying out medals used for setting medals and betting numbers (returning medals used for setting credits and betting numbers), start switch operated when starting a game 7. Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and an effect switch 56 for use in effects. It is provided so as to be operated by the skill person.

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. Game assist indicator 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the bet number is set by 2 and 2 that the bet number is set by 3 3BET LED 16 to notify, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (the previous game start) Waiting for the start of reel rotation because a certain period has not elapsed since Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting a a is that during the game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 5) for notifying that the setting operation of the betting number by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R (see FIG. 5) for notifying that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R is effective are provided. It has been.

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time, and the validity / invalidity of the stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of the BB, which will be described later (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) A check switch 36a for selecting the automatic settlement function that controls automatic settlement at the end of BB, which will be described later (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation). An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting invalidity and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are provided in a hopper tank 34a (described later with reference to FIG. 3) provided in the housing 1a. And a medal having a insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side. A selector (not shown) and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 5) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a reel sensor 33L that can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, as shown in FIG. , 33C, 33R (see FIG. 5), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4, and a hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals from the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

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

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

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 2) are valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. It becomes a state. In the present embodiment, when the prescribed number of bets is set to three regardless of the gaming state and the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay lines L1 to L5 become valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the middle of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the symbols arranged in the upper row of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R are straddled. The winning line L2, the winning line L3, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the lower side of the reel 2R, that is set across the symbols arranged in the lower stage of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. There are five types of winning lines L4 set across the symbols arranged side by side, the winning line L4 set across the symbols, the lower row of the reel 2L, the middle row of the reel 2C, the upper row of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L5 set across the symbols lined up to the right. It is defined as.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a combination of symbols (hereinafter also referred to as roles) that are activated and predetermined on the winning line is each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. When the display result is stopped, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 2). In addition, when the combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of winning lines that are activated, the total number of payouts determined for each combination of symbols that are activated and aligned on the winning line is totaled, The total number of medals will be awarded to the player. However, an upper limit (15 in this embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game, and when the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is awarded. It will be. In addition, when a combination of symbols accompanied by a transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols. ing.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 5, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the.

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

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

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

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game, and random numbers in a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in this embodiment). A random number circuit 42 for generating a signal, a pulse oscillator 43 for supplying a clock signal of a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and a detection signal input from a switch connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101. Switch detection circuit 44, motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40 LED drive circuit 47 for controlling the driving of the power supply power supplied to the slot machine 1 When a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, when the power is turned on or when an initialization command is not input from the main CPU 41a In addition, a reset circuit 49 for supplying a reset signal to the main CPU 41a and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

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

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

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

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. A transmission line for commands transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 includes a strobe (INT) signal line, a data transmission line, and a ground line.

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  Further, the effect control board 90 includes a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 2) disposed on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54 (see FIG. 20), the reel LED 55 described above, and the like. Production devices are connected, and these production devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the production control board 90.

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

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

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an LED driving circuit 93 that performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, When the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a and a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90 are detected. The switch detection circuit 96 outputs time information including date information and time information. The power supply voltage supplied to the timepiece device 97 and the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power drop detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub CPU 91a, other circuits, etc. , And the sub CPU 91a receives various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs various controls for performing effects, and directly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. To control automatically or indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, among the command transmission lines, and the sub CPU 91a receives the strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input to acquire a command from the main control unit 41 and execute a command reception interrupt process to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes an interrupt process (sub) to be described later by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. One of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Execute processing (sub). Further, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

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

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

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

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

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

  The main CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive diagnosis The processing state of the main CPU 41a is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the value of the data for use is correct, but the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or is destroyed. If the value of the diagnostic data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state so that the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormal error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new set value is set in the setting change state described above. It will not be released until

  In this embodiment, all the data stored in the RAM 41c is held by the backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and when the main CPU 41a determines that the data in the RAM 41c is normal when the power is turned on. Although the configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, only the data necessary for the restoration of the control state in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 41c. It may be configured to return to the control state before power interruption based on the backed up data.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player For example, it is not necessary to restore the state of all input ports to the state before power interruption.

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

  Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before the power interruption. If the RAM parity is not 0 (1), it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the sub CPU 91a, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

  In this embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 91c is held by the backup power source even during a power failure, and the sub CPU 91a determines that the data in the RAM 91c is normal when the power is turned on. Although the configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 91c, only the data necessary for restoration of the control state is backed up in the event of a power failure out of the data stored in the RAM 91c. It may be configured to return to the control state before power interruption based on the backed up data.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player It is not necessary to restore the state of the input port or the progress in the middle of the production when it is interrupted. For example, while backing up only data indicating the gaming state such as whether it is in the BB or the normal gaming state, other than the effect corresponding to the gaming state (the effect during the BB during the BB, the normal effect when in the normal gaming state) If a power outage occurs during the execution of a specific production (such as a small role announcement), it will be backed up when the power is turned on instead of resuming the specific production that was being performed at the next power-on. An effect corresponding to the gaming state being played may be executed from the beginning.

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

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

  In this embodiment, the main CPU 41a operates when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both ON, when a RAM error occurs, when starting only when the setting key switch 37 is ON, BB At the end, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both OFF, when the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed, the six initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied In addition, five types of initialization are performed in different regions to be initialized according to each initialization condition.

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

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged on the activated winning line (hereinafter simply referred to as a winning line). It becomes. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition of the game state. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c.

  Of the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the re-playing role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game. It is valid until the combination of combinations permitted by the flag is complete, and is invalid in a game having the combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the winning flag for a special role is won, even if the combination of characters allowed by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  As the role in the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 6, a regular bonus as a special role (hereinafter, the regular bonus is RB), a big bonus (1) (2) (hereinafter, a big bonus is BB (1) (2)), watermelon, cherry, and bell are defined as small roles, and replay is defined as a replay role.

  In any gaming state, a cherry is placed on any of the winning lines on the left reel when a combination of “Cherry-ANY-Bell” or “Cherry-ANY-Replay” is aligned on the left reel, that is, on any of the winning lines on the left reel. When the “Cherry” symbol is derived and the “Bell” or “Replay” symbol is derived on the winning line of the right reel where “Cherry” is stopped on the left reel, it becomes a prize and two medals are paid out. .

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

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

  Replay is awarded when a combination of “replay-replay-replay” is arranged on the winning line in the normal gaming state. When the replay wins, no medals are paid out, but the next game can be started without setting the number of wagers again, so that three medals corresponding to the number of wagers that are not required to be set in the next game are paid out. Is essentially the same.

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

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

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

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the acquired random number for internal lottery and the number of judgment values for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value Is done according to.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the role is subject to internal lottery depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state or RB (BB), and in the normal gaming state, the special role is different. The target of the internal lottery also varies depending on whether or not it is being carried over (normal: normal gaming state in which special roles are not carried over, winning: normal gaming state in which special roles are carried over).

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

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

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

  In the internal lottery, the number of determination values determined corresponding to the role to be subject to the internal lottery, the current gaming state and the set value are sequentially added to the random number for the internal lottery, and when the result of addition overflows, It is determined that the winning combination has been won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

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

  Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

  The main CPU 41a refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts rotating and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Create a stop control table for each reel. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address. Even when the winning combinations are different, when the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the index data. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Thus, a stop control table is created.

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of sliding frames according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of the system. And to be able to identify the stop control table. Even when the reel stop status and the stopped position of the stopped reel are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, a stepping motor that makes one turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) is used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven in 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (the number of steps that one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3). Sliding frame when an operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at a timing (a timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps of each region number). It is a table with each number set.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, the table index is first referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is obtained, table creation data is identified based on the obtained index data, and all reels are identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state of rotation is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to generate a stop control table for all reels.

  Further, when any one reel stops or any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is identified based on the table creation data, and the stop control table address of the unreacted reel corresponding to the stopped reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. The stop control table for each stored reel is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the main CPU 41a effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel will be described. When one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop operation position area is determined based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number is specified, the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected is referred, and the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 It will stop in the lower symbol area).

  In the table index of this embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and further, one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). In other words, table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and stop control tables corresponding to reel stop states (and stopped positions of stopped reels) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

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

  In this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn on the winning line to the maximum in the range of 4 frames, and the winning combination is aligned on any winning line. Create a stop control table that defines the number of sliding frames to be pulled in to prevent reels from being stopped, and if none of the winning combinations are selected, slipping that does not match any winning combination on the winning line A stop control table with a defined number of frames is created and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if a winning combination can be stopped on any winning line in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, control is performed to align and stop them. In this case, the winning combination is controlled so that the winning combination is stopped within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the “bell” on the left reel, the “bell” on the middle reel, and the “bell” on the right reel are arranged at intervals of 4 frames each. Regardless of the timing at which the reels are stopped, the “bell-bell-bell” combination is always on the winning line, and the bell wins. In addition, the “replay” for the left reel, “replay” for the middle reel, and “replay” for the right reel, which are part of the replay, are arranged at intervals of 4 frames each. In any case, the combination of “replay-replay-replay” is always on the winning line, and the replay wins.

  On the other hand, the “bell” and “replay” on the right reel that make up the cherry are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less, but the “cherry” on the left reel that makes up the cherry has an interval exceeding 7 frames. When the cherry is won, the combination of “Cherry-ANY-Bell” or “Cherry-ANY-Replay” will be placed on the winning line if the left reel is stopped at the timing of “Cherry” pull-in range. The cherries will be won all at once, but if the right reel is stopped at a timing that is outside the “cherry” pull-in range, the cherries will not be won and will be missed.

  In addition, the "watermelon" on the left reel, the "watermelon" on the middle reel, and the "watermelon" on the right reel, which make up the watermelon, are located at intervals of more than 4 frames. If each reel is stopped at the timing of the drawing range, the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" will be aligned on the winning line, and the watermelon will win, but even one of the reels will draw "watermelon" If the stop operation is performed at a timing outside the range, the watermelon will not be won and will be lost.

  Also, BB (1) to (3) also have locations where the constituent symbols are arranged at intervals exceeding 4 frames, and even if any of BB (1) to (3) wins, the configuration of the winning BB If the reels are stopped at the timing of the symbol drawing range, the winning BB will win, but at any one of the reels, the stopping operation will be performed at a timing outside the winning BB component symbol drawing range. If you do, BB will not win and you will miss it. BB will be carried over to the next game even if it is missed as described above, so if you win BB once, for example, even if you miss it, you will be awarded by performing a stop operation at an appropriate timing after the next game Is possible.

  If the special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or if the special role and the small role are elected at the same time when the special role is not carried over, the special role and the small role are won simultaneously. The number of sliding symbols is set so that the winning small role is drawn to the winning line within the range of 4 frames, and the winning small role is drawn to the winning line within the range of up to 4 frames. For stop operation positions that cannot be inserted, a stop control table in which the number of sliding symbols is determined so as to draw the selected special combination to the winning line in the range of 4 frames to the maximum is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, A control is performed to stop them in a uniform manner, and a winning combination that has not been won will be controlled to be stopped within a 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be made effective only when the small combination cannot be drawn.

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

  The special role and re-playing role are selected when the re-playing role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when the special role and re-playing role are won at the same time without the special role being carried over. In the case of winning at the same time, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-playing combination are arranged within 5 symbols for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, with an interval of 4 frames or less. Therefore, if a special combination and a replaying player are elected at the same time, the replaying game will always be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R by the player. Will be. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win.

  In this embodiment, after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, the main CPU 41a continues to rotate the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. On the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result of the corresponding reels on the condition that the rotation of the reels that have not been continued is continued and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error condition and the type of error condition. When an error is determined and controlled to an error condition, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error condition is sent and reset. When the error state is canceled after the operation is performed, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted.

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

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

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

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

  Among these commands, a setting start command, an error command indicating a RAM abnormality, and a return command are generated at a stage before an interrupt is permitted in the startup process and stored in a specific command transmission buffer assigned to a special work in the RAM 41c. And sent immediately.

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

  In this embodiment, a command is generated in the game process and stored in the normal command transmission buffer. When an untransmitted command stored in the command transmission buffer is detected in the command transmission processing in the timer interrupt 2, the untransmitted command stored in the normal command transmission buffer is transmitted.

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

  In addition, when commands are stored in the normal command transmission buffer in the game process, these commands are stored in the order of generation, and in the command transmission process, the commands are transmitted in the order generated and stored in the normal command transmission buffer. It has become. That is, the commands stored in the normal command transmission buffer are transmitted in the order in which they are generated and stored.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In particular, in this embodiment, when an operation for setting the number of bets is performed during execution of an effect, that is, when the sub CPU 91a receives a BET command indicating that the number of bets has been set, the effect being executed is canceled. It is supposed to be. For this reason, if the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than seeing the production to the end, the production is canceled and the next game can be started. There is no. Further, when a credit or bet amount adjustment operation is performed during the performance, that is, after the sub CPU 91a receives a game state command indicating the end of the game, and before receiving an internal winning command indicating the start of the game. When the payout start command is received, the performance being executed is stopped. Credits and bets are settled when the game is terminated. In such a case, by terminating the performance that is being executed, there is an intention to end the game, but the performance continues unnecessarily. It is designed not to be overwhelmed.

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

  In this embodiment, the main CPU 41a transmits an operation detection command that can specify that the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated to the sub CPU 91a, so that the sub CPU 91a Regardless of whether the operation switch is involved in the game progress control in each control state, it is possible to specify that the operation switch detected by the main CPU 41a has been operated. It is possible to perform effects according to the operation of operation switches not involved in the operation, and to operate a main menu screen described later.

  Further, the main CPU 41a determines whether the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. By periodically transmitting an operation detection command that can specify the ON / OFF state of the sub CPU 91a, the sub CPU 91a can periodically specify the ON / OFF state of these operation switches. Even if an operation detection command is missed, it is possible to specify the latest detection state for all operation switches based on the operation detection command sent next time, and operation of the operation switches not involved in game progress control It is possible to reliably execute the production according to the situation.

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

  In this embodiment, the main CPU 41a does not determine whether the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, or the stop switches 8L, 8C, or 8R is operated, and the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, or the stop switch 8L. , 8C, 8R are configured to send operation detection commands that can specify the ON / OFF state at regular intervals, but only when the detection state (ON / OFF) of any of the operation switches changes. An operation detection command indicating the above may be transmitted. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the transmission of the operation detection command as much as possible, and to reduce the control load related to the transmission of the operation detection command. In addition, it is not necessary for the sub CPU 91a to receive an operation detection command more than necessary.

  Further, when the detection state (ON / OFF) of any operation switch changes, an operation detection command that can specify the detection state of another operation switch in addition to the detection state of the operation switch is sent to the sub CPU 91a. It is also possible to have a configuration for transmission, and with this configuration, transmission of operation detection commands can be reduced as much as possible, and the sub CPU 91a detects the detection state of the operation switch whose detection state has changed from the operation detection command. In addition, the detection state of other operation means can be specified, and the sub CPU 91a can perform effects reflecting the operation statuses of a plurality of operation means. Can be anything.

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

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

  As described above, in this embodiment, the main CPU 41a periodically transmits an operation detection command that can specify the detection states of all the operation switches regardless of whether or not the detection state of the operation switches has changed. When the CPU 91a receives the operation detection command, the CPU 91a updates the detection state of each operation switch before and after receiving the operation detection command stored in the detection state storage area. An operation detection flag corresponding to the operation switch is set, and the sub CPU 91a confirms the presence or absence of the operation detection flag, so that the detection state of the operation switch has changed, and before and after receiving the operation detection command. How the detection state of each operation switch has changed, that is, from OFF to ON, from ON to OFF Or phased's, which is to be able to determine.

  In this embodiment, the sub CPU 91a gives points on the condition that a predetermined achievement condition is satisfied when a password to be described later is input at the start of the game, and adds the level every time 10 points are acquired. It has become. Each time the level value exceeds a certain value, the number of types of effects that may be executed is increased. Specifically, it includes an effect table 1 used for levels 1 to 30, an effect table 2 used for levels 31 to 60, and an effect table 3 used for levels 61 to 99. In addition to the effect patterns registered in the table 1, an effect pattern that is not registered in the effect table 1 is defined, and the effect table 3 includes an effect pattern that is registered in the effect tables 1 and 2. When an effect pattern not registered in tables 1 and 2 is defined, and the effect pattern is selected using an effect table corresponding to the current level among effect tables 1 to 3, the level exceeds 30 When the number exceeds 60, the production pattern increases.

  Each time the level value exceeds a certain value, selectable characters and selectable items as production settings are increased. Specifically, the frequency of the production (production setting 4), the background design of the production (production setting 2), the character selected by the player (production setting 3), and the costume of the character (production setting 4) can be selected. In these effect settings, when the level exceeds 30 and when the level exceeds 60, the selectable items respectively increase.

  As an achievement condition to which points are given, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, a bonus production screen is displayed when a continuous performance showing the possibility of winning a special role is executed and the special role is won or missed. The number of points awarded according to the difficulty level of each achievement condition, the current level, the number of games since the game was started, and the achievement conditions are established. The number of points corresponding to is given.

  The continuous effect B shown in FIG. 8 is an effect indicating that the possibility of winning the special role is higher than the continuous effect A, that is, an effect in which the ratio selected at the time of winning the special role is higher than the continuous effect A. It is an effect whose appearance rate is lower than that of the continuous effect A.

  And if the continuous production A is executed and the special role is not won, and the continuous production B is executed and the special role is not won, the latter gives more points. Even if there is a high possibility that the special role has been won, more points are awarded when the special role is not won.

  Also, if the continuous production A is executed and the special role is not won, and the continuous production A is executed and the special role is won, the latter gives more points. Even if the possibility of winning the special role is low, more points are awarded when the special role is won.

  Moreover, even when the same achievement condition is satisfied, points awarded for 0 to 499G, 500 to 699G, and 700G or more are different, and as the number of games increases, more points are awarded. Yes.

Further, every time the level value exceeds a certain value, the number of points given is reduced, and the number of points given is reduced. Specifically, if it exceeds level 30, if it exceeds the level 6 0, it is adapted to the points assigned respectively decreases, depending on the achieved condition, points will no longer be applied. For this reason, every time the level exceeds a certain value, it becomes difficult to further increase the level.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, points are awarded when an achievement condition corresponding to the result of playing a game is established, and the level increases according to the number of points. That is, the level can be an indicator of the degree of interaction of the slot machine 1 by the player. And by raising this level, the production pattern increases and the production setting items increase, and the player's willingness to play a game can be effectively enhanced.

  In addition, there is an effect that is executed on condition that the level is more than a certain level, the cumulative number of games and the cumulative number of bonuses are more than a certain number, and the above-mentioned mission is more than a certain level. , Missions achieved by performing effects that do not appear unless the cumulative number of games or the number of cumulative bonuses exceeds a certain number, that is, the level above a certain level, the number of cumulative games, the number of cumulative bonuses, etc. must be above a certain number Missions that cannot be achieved are defined, and the player's willingness to play and raise the level can be effectively increased.

  In addition, the sub CPU 91a is configured so that a story consisting of a plurality of stages progresses sequentially on the liquid crystal display 51 in accordance with the number of games when a password to be described later is input at the start of the game. Specifically, when the story reaches a certain stage according to the number of games, the story of the next stage is developed.

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

  In addition, when it is specified from the entered password that a specific mission, which will be described later, is being executed, the fact that the specific mission is being performed is notified, and a specification that will not be executed except during the specific mission. It is possible to execute a mission effect (a premium notification for a specific mission, etc.).

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

  Specifically, by selecting “password input” from the main menu screen shown in FIG. 9A and inputting the password issued by the management server 1200, the level and story of the previous game history are selected. It becomes possible to play the game by taking over the stage and the production setting.

  Although the password will be described in detail later, the anniversary (or whether it is during a specific mission), level, story stage, and production setting according to the player's individual game history managed by the management server 1200 described later. This is character data consisting of eight characters that can be specified.

  The main menu screen is displayed when the left and right stop switches 8L, 8R among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated simultaneously in the control state from the end of the game (after the setting change) until the bet amount is set. That is, the detection state of the operation switch indicated by the operation detection command is that either of the detection states of the stop switches 8C and 8R is OFF, the detection states of the stop switches 8L and 8R are both ON, and the detection state of the stop switch 8L is When it is changed to OFF, it is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  When the main menu screen is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the stop switch 8L is operated to move to the left menu item, and the stop switch 8R is operated. To move to the menu item on the right. Then, the menu item displayed in front is selected by operating the effect switch 56. When the effect switch 56 is operated in a state where “End” is displayed as a menu item or when the stop switch 8C is operated for a predetermined time or longer, as shown in FIG. An end confirmation screen in which “YES” and “NO” can be selected is displayed. On the end confirmation screen, the stop switches 8L and 8R and the production switch 56 are operated, and “YES” is selected from “YES” and “NO”. Thus, it returns to the basic screen (normal screen before shifting to the main menu screen). In addition, the screen returns to the basic screen when a time determined for each screen elapses without any operation.

  On the main menu screen before the password input or before the game start by the simple start described later, menu items of “easy start”, “password input”, “member registration” and “end” are displayed as shown in FIG. By selecting the password menu by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 on the main menu screen before the password input or before the game start by the simple start described later, FIG. The password input screen shown in b) is displayed. In the password input screen, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), the characters move by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R, and as shown in FIG. 11 (a), by operating the effect switch 56, The character displayed in front is selected.

  Each time one character is selected, the next character can be selected. Further, by operating the effect switch 56 in a state where “return one character” is displayed in front, the character in front can be selected again. Then, when the password of 8 characters is selected, it moves to the decision column, and as shown in FIG. 11B, the effect switch 56 is operated in a state where characters other than “return one character” are displayed in front. Thus, the password is determined.

  If the entered password is authenticated as a legitimate password, a password entry OK screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 11C. The password input OK screen is switched to the basic screen when the effect switch 56 is operated or a time determined for each screen elapses. If the password is not authenticated as a regular password, a password entry NG screen (not shown) is displayed. The password input NG screen is also switched to the basic screen by operating the effect switch 56 or when a time determined for each screen elapses.

  When the password is authenticated as a legitimate password, the values of the personal history storage area (total number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs, achievement mission) assigned to the RAM 91c are initialized and analyzed from the password. An anniversary (or whether or not a specific mission is in progress) is assigned to the anniversary storage area assigned to the RAM 91c, a level analyzed from the password is assigned to a level storage area assigned to the RAM 91c, and a story analyzed from the password is assigned to the RAM 91c. In the stored story storage area, production settings 1 to 4 analyzed from the password are set in the production setting storage area assigned to the RAM 91c, and the level, story, and production settings according to the previous game history are inherited accordingly. The fact that it is in a specific mission When it is in, so that the fact is notified. At this time, the input password itself is stored in a password storage area assigned to the RAM 91c.

  Next, the password analysis procedure will be described. As shown in FIG. 13 (a), the ROM 91b stores 0 to 31 corresponding to the characters constituting the password (32 types of Roman letters: 26 types and 6 types of symbols). A password analysis table in which a numerical value is defined is stored. First, as shown in FIG. 13B, the password analysis table is referred to, and the input password is replaced with the corresponding numerical value. For example, if the password is “DVUHJFVI” as shown in FIG. 13B, “3-21-20-7-9-5-21-8” according to the password analysis table shown in FIG. Become.

  Next, the replaced numerical value is converted into a binary number, and a total of 5 bits of the lower 6th bit, lower 13th, lower 20th, lower 27th, and lower 34th are random values (when the management server 1200 issues a password) Random value acquired in the range of 0 to 31), and a 35-bit value excluding the random value is shifted rightward by the random value. For example, as shown in FIG. 13B, if the random value is 0011 (= 3), the 35-bit value excluding the random value is shifted rightward by 3 bits. At this time, the value overflowed in the right direction is shifted to the upper bits.

  Next, the 35-bit value after each shift is converted according to the bit shuffle table. As shown in FIG. 14, the bit shuffle table is converted every 0 to 34 bits constituting a value obtained by removing a random value from values converted from a password to a binary number corresponding to a random value of 0 to 31. Is a table in which the positions of the bits are determined, and conversion is performed by moving the value of the corresponding bit to the position of the bit specified in the row corresponding to the random value. For example, if the random value is 0011 (= 3), the value of the lower 0 bit moves to the lower 18 bits, and the value of the lower 1 bit moves to the lower 11 bits.

  Next, from the 35-bit value obtained by the conversion by the bit shuffle table, the anniversary (or whether or not it is in a specific mission), the level, the stage of the story, and the production setting are analyzed.

  Of the 35-bit value, the lower 5 bits indicate a hash value (a random number assigned to the management server 1200 to make the passwords vary), and the lower 6 to 8 bits indicate an anniversary (or during a specific mission). The lower 9 bits to the lower 16 bits indicate the level, the lower 17 bits to the lower 21 bits indicate the stage of the story, and the bits higher than the lower 22 bits indicate the rendering settings 1 to 4 Each value is assigned 4 bits, 4 bits, 3 bits, and 3 bits. The anniversary (or whether it is during a specific mission), level, story stage, and production setting specified from these values. The anniversary storage area, the level storage area, the story storage area, and the effect setting storage area are set.

  As described above, the personal history storage area is allocated to the RAM 91c, and the game history (total number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs) after the password is entered and authenticated as a regular password is accumulated. It has become so. Furthermore, when a mission (issue) set in advance in the slot machine has been achieved, a history of achievement missions indicating the types of missions achieved is also accumulated. In addition, as described above, every time 10 points are acquired, the level stored in the level storage area is increased. Also, the story progresses according to the number of games, and progresses to the next stage by reaching a certain number of games.

  When the player finishes the game, a two-dimensional code that can specify the player's game history, current level, story stage, effect setting, and achievement mission history is generated, and is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. By being displayed, this two-dimensional code is acquired, and the contents specified from the two-dimensional code can be reflected in the contents of a player table described later provided in the management server 1200.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, on the main menu screen after the password is entered, as shown in FIG. 9A, the menu items “DATA CLEAR”, “TODAY GAME DATA”, “BONUS HISTORY”, “END” are displayed. As shown in FIG. 12 (a) on the main menu screen after the password is entered, by selecting the menu item “Today's game data”, the game history of the day can be displayed. An identifiable two-dimensional code is generated, and the generated two-dimensional code is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15, the output two-dimensional code includes the URL indicating the location of the update page on the management server 1200, the password input at the start of the game, and the total game stored in the personal history storage area. Number, number of BBs, number of RBs, type of mission accomplished, level value stored in level storage area, story stage stored in story storage area, and effect setting stored in effect setting storage area 1 to 4 and game random numbers (32-bit random numbers in the present embodiment), which are random values acquired every time a two-dimensional code is created, are stored.

  Then, the two-dimensional code is read by the portable terminal 1300, and the URL of the management server 1200 specified from the two-dimensional code is accessed. It is reflected in the contents of the person table.

  Also, from the time when the password is authenticated until today's game data is selected and until a two-dimensional code that can identify today's game history is displayed, entry of a new password is prohibited. And a two-dimensional code that can identify the game history of the day is displayed, and when the display is cleared, the password stored in the password storage area, the total number of games stored in the personal history storage area, BB The number of times, the number of RBs, the type of mission completed, the level value stored in the level storage area, the stage of the story stored in the story storage area, and the contents of the effect settings 1 to 4 stored in the effect setting storage area Everything is cleared and password entry is allowed again.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, by inputting a password when starting a game, an effect reflecting past game history such as a level, a story, and an effect setting at the time of previous game is executed. This makes it possible to produce effects that are continuous over a long period of time. Also, since the password is included in the two-dimensional code that is output to specify a new game history, the password is issued by authenticating the password included in the two-dimensional code at the management server 1200 that issues the password. It is possible to determine whether the player has received the game, and even if a third party obtains another person's password and plays the game to obtain a two-dimensional code, or obtains another person's two-dimensional code. However, the game history specified from the two-dimensional code cannot be reflected in the player's own, and a new game history can be taken over by the player who has received the password, while the password is issued. It becomes impossible for a player other than the player to take over the game history. As a result, it is meaningless to divert or steal a password or a two-dimensional code. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the diversion or theft of a password and a two-dimensional code.

  In addition, since the password changes according to a random value that changes every time the password is issued by the management server 1200, even if a game history having the same content is specified, the password is not necessarily the same. It becomes difficult to guess.

  Next, the management server 1200, which is an example of the management apparatus of the present invention, will be described. The management server 1200 includes a general server computer including a CPU, a RAM, and the like, and the mobile terminal 1300 is connected via the Internet. It can be accessed from, and management of game history, issuance of passwords, provision of privileges, etc. are performed. Note that the management server 1200 of this embodiment can be accessed only from the terminal to which the terminal identification information (SIM data) is assigned, and the terminal to which the terminal identification information is not assigned or the terminal identification information is assigned. However, access is denied to terminals that refuse to transmit terminal identification information.

  Here, the privilege granted to the player by the management server 1200 includes, for example, music data, wallpaper, standby screen, movie data, game application data, or other content data, or a voucher that can be exchanged for a predetermined article. (For example, a two-dimensional code that can specify data functioning as a voucher) and the like are included.

  The management server 1200 includes a member information table for managing personal information (e-mail address, etc.) of a player, a player table for managing a player's cumulative game history, a game history table for managing a game history for each game, Friend table for managing fellow players allowed in response to a player's request, normal mission table for managing normal missions set in advance on the management server 1200 side, set when password issuance or game history is updated A special mission table for managing a specific mission, and a special lottery table used for a special lottery executed when a normal mission or a specific mission is cleared.

  As shown in FIG. 16A, the member information table corresponds to the terminal identification information (SIM data) that can identify the portable terminal owned by the player, and the player's name and attribute information (gender, date of birth) Personal information consisting of e-mail addresses.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (b), the player table corresponds to the terminal identification information of the portable terminal owned by the player, the current status (standby, in game), password (the last issued one) ), The total number of games to date, the total number of BBs, the total number of RBs, the current level, the stage of the current story, the setting contents of the production settings 1 to 4, the achievement status by mission set on the slot machine 1 side ( 1 is stored for missions that have been completed, and 0) for missions that have not been completed.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (c), the game history table includes the password used for the game, the game of the game corresponding to the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal owned by the player who played the game and the game date and time. Game random number randomly acquired by the slot machine 1 at the end, the number of games in the game, the number of BBs in the game, the number of RBs in the game, the level value at the end of the game of the game, the game of the game The story stage at the end, the setting contents of the production settings 1 to 4 at the end of the game, and the achievement status by mission in the game are stored.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (a), the companion table corresponds to the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal owned by the player who played the game, and the upper limit number of associates that the player can register as a fellow player. A fellow player who is permitted to register as a player's request (terminal identification information of the mobile terminal owned by the player), a support upper limit that is the upper limit of the number of players that can add up the game history in a specific mission, Stores the number of achievements of a specific mission achieved by the player. The upper limit number of friends and the upper limit number of support are initially set to 10 people and 5 people, respectively, and are set to increase by 1 each time the level increases by 5. In addition to increasing the level, it is set to increase by one for every 10 specific missions completed.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, the normal mission table corresponds to the normal mission ID that can identify the normal mission, and is based on the achievement conditions of the normal mission and the bonus lottery executed when the normal mission is cleared. The privilege level (in this embodiment, privilege data is determined corresponding to the privilege level, and the higher the privilege level, the higher the percentage of privilege data that is more valuable to the player is selected). Yes. The normal mission can be set by a manager (site operator) of the management server 1200 to set a new normal mission or change the achievement condition and privilege level of an existing normal mission. Further, the types of missions and achievement conditions set in the normal mission table can be viewed at all times by the player accessing the management server 1200.

  As shown in FIG. 17C, the specific mission table corresponds to the specific mission ID that can identify the specific mission, and the start time (year / month / day / time) and end time (year / month) of the specific mission. (Month / day / time), status of the mission (running, success or failure), the main player who presented the mission (terminal identification information of the mobile terminal owned by the player), according to the request of the main player The support player who authorized the support (the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal owned by the player), the condition level indicating the difficulty level of the specific mission, the achievement condition determined according to the condition level, and the specific mission cleared The privilege level used as a reference at the time of the privilege lottery executed at this time is stored. When a player issues a password issuance request when starting a game, or when a player makes a game history update request when ending a game, the management server 1200 performs a mission lottery, When a specific mission is won, the player is set as the main player. At this time, a higher privilege level is set for a specific mission with a higher condition level. In addition, an achievement condition that can be achieved only by a game history by one player may be set as the achievement condition, but an achievement condition that cannot be achieved unless the game history by a plurality of players is added together ( (Conditions that cannot be achieved by one player's game history in terms of the specified period, etc.) In addition, regarding the types of missions and achievement conditions set in the specific mission table, the main player who indicated the mission, the relevant player Only mission support players can view it.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (d), the bonus lottery table shows that the bonus probability of the bonus data corresponding to the bonus level of bonus level -1 of the normal mission, the normal mission, regardless of the degree of contribution to the normal mission. The winning probability of the privilege data corresponding to the privilege level of the mission, the winning probability of the privilege data corresponding to the privilege level of the privilege level + 1 of the normal mission, and the winning probability of the special privilege data are defined. Further, for specific missions, privilege data corresponding to the privilege level of privilege level -1 of the normal mission, when the contribution is less than 10%, 10 to 29%, or 30% or more, respectively. The winning probability of bonus data corresponding to the bonus level of the normal mission, the winning probability of bonus data corresponding to the bonus level of the bonus level of the normal mission + 1, and the winning probability of special bonus data are defined. The contribution is the ratio of the game history that has contributed to the achievement of the specific mission. For example, if the achievement conditions are a total of 10000 games, the contribution is if the number of games consumed during the execution of the specific mission is less than 1000 games Is less than 10%, and if it is 1000 games or more and less than 3000 games, the contribution is less than 10-29%, and if it is 3000 games or more, the contribution is 30% or more.

  In the present embodiment, for the normal mission, the winning probability of the privilege data corresponding to the privilege level-1 is 30%, the winning probability of the privilege data corresponding to the privilege level ± 0 is 40%, and the privilege corresponding to the privilege level + 1. The data winning probability is set to 30%, and the special benefit data winning probability is set to 0%. That is, although the probability that the privilege data corresponding to the privilege level of the normal mission is won is the highest, the privilege data corresponding to the privilege level −1 or +1 can also be won. Special bonus data will not be won even if the normal mission is cleared.

  In addition, when the contribution is less than 10% for a specific mission, the winning probability of the privilege data corresponding to the privilege level-1 is 80%, and the winning probability of the privilege data corresponding to the privilege level ± 0 is 10%. In the case where the winning probability of the privilege data corresponding to the privilege level +1 is set to 5%, the winning probability of the special privilege data is set to 5%, and the contribution level is 10 to 29%, it corresponds to the privilege level -1. The bonus probability of bonus data is 30%, the bonus probability of bonus data corresponding to bonus level ± 0 is 30%, the bonus probability of bonus data corresponding to bonus level +1 is 30%, and the bonus probability of special bonus data is 10% If the contribution is 30% or more, the winning probability of the privilege data corresponding to the privilege level-1 is 10%, the winning probability of the privilege data corresponding to the privilege level ± 0 is 30%, the privilege level +1 vs. Winning probability of the bonus data is 40% to, are winning probability of special privilege data is defined to 20%. In other words, in specific missions, the higher the degree of contribution when clearing, the higher the probability that privilege data with a higher privilege level will be won, and clearing special privilege data that will not be won even after completing a normal mission The higher the degree of contribution, the higher the probability of winning.

  Next, the operation of the management server 1200 when performing membership registration by accessing the management server from the mobile terminal 1300 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 18, when performing membership registration with the mobile terminal 1300, the mobile terminal 1300 first accesses the member registration page of the management server 1200. Then, member information such as a name is input on the member registration page, and a member registration request including the input member information and terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 1300 is transmitted to the management server 1200.

  When a member registration request is made from the mobile terminal 1300, the management server 1200 newly associates the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 1300 that made the member registration request with the member information specified from the member registration request in the member information table. Further, the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 1300 is newly registered in the player table, and the registration result is notified to the portable terminal that has made the member registration request.

  Upon receiving the registration result, the portable terminal 1300 displays the registration result and notifies the player to that effect.

  Next, the operation of the management server 1200 when searching for a fellow player and registering the fellow player will be described with reference to FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 19, the mobile terminal 1300 accesses the friend search page of the management server 1200. Then, on the friend search page, select the request type (a specific player who searches for a player matching the player specific information such as an email address, a player corresponding to the specified attribute, or a random search) If a specific player is selected as the request type, the player specifying information, desired attributes, etc. are input, the selected request type, the input player specifying information, attributes, etc., and the mobile terminal 1300 A friend search request including terminal identification information is transmitted to the management server 1200.

  When a friend search request is made from the portable terminal 1300, the management server 1200, if the request type specified from the friend search request is a specific player, the corresponding player (player matching the player specifying information, designation A player corresponding to the attribute selected) is searched from the member information table, a matching player is extracted, and a friend request mail indicating that the extracted player's mail address is desired to be a friend is transmitted.

  In addition, if the request type specified from the friend search request is random, it is randomly extracted from the players of the level ± 10 of the player who made the friend search request, and the extracted mail address of the player is assigned to the friend. Send a friend request email to the effect.

  And when the player who received the friend request mail accesses the management server 1200 and permits friend registration, the management server 1200 associates with the terminal identification information of the player who made the friend search request in the friend table. , Registering the terminal identification information of the player who has permitted the friend registration as a friend player, and sending an email to the effect that the friend player has been registered to the mobile terminal 1300 of the player who made the friend search request. Notify that.

  As mentioned above, the maximum number of friends that can be registered as fellow players is defined in the fellow table according to the player's level and the number of achievements of a specific mission, and the fellow players are registered within the range of the fellow maximum number. It can be done.

  Next, operations of the management server 1200 and the slot machine 1 when issuing a password and playing a game in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when a new password issuance request is made from the mobile terminal 1300, the management server 1200 confirms the specific mission table, and whether the player of the terminal identification information that has issued the issuance request is in a specific mission. Determine whether or not. Whether or not a specific mission is in progress is determined by whether or not the terminal identification information that issued the request is registered as the main player or support player corresponding to the specific mission ID whose status is being executed in the specific mission table. .

  If the player whose terminal identification information is issued is not in a specific mission, whether or not to execute the specific mission, and if so, the condition level of the mission, the achievement conditions and benefits according to the condition level Perform a mission lottery to determine the level. In the mission lottery, the higher the level of the player who requested the password issuance, the higher the probability that a specific mission with a higher condition level will be won, and the number of times the player who requested the password is issued fulfilled the specified mission. The probability that a specific mission with a high condition level will be won increases. In addition, the privilege level is determined such that the higher the winning condition level is, the higher the privilege level is for the player.

  When a specific mission is won in the mission lottery and it is decided to execute the specific mission, a specific mission ID that is uniquely set for the specific mission is given, and the specific mission ID assigned to the specific mission table The start time, the end time according to the achievement condition, the condition level won in the mission lottery, the achievement condition and the privilege level are registered, and while running as a status, a password issuance request is issued as the main player Each player who went is registered.

  Further, the level, story stage, and effect setting corresponding to the terminal identification information for which the issue request has been issued are acquired from the player table, a password is issued, and the mission activation notification is transmitted to the portable terminal 1300 that has issued the issue request. .

  In the portable terminal 1300 that has received the password together with the mission activation notification, the specific mission activation notification screen is displayed, and the player is notified of the fact that the specific mission has been won, the condition level of the specific mission, the privilege level, and the like. The password received by the operation is displayed.

  On the other hand, if the player of the terminal identification information that issued the issue request is in a specific mission, or the player of the terminal identification information that issued the issue request was not in a specific mission, the above-mentioned mission lottery was not won. If it is, the level corresponding to the terminal identification information for which the issue request has been made, the stage of the story, and the production setting are obtained from the player table, a password is issued, and transmitted to the portable terminal 1300 that has made the issue request. In response, the mobile terminal 1300 displays the received password.

  The password is generated by a procedure reverse to the procedure shown in FIG. First, the level of the corresponding terminal identification information, the stage of the story, and the effect setting are acquired, and a 30-bit value is created based on the acquired data. At this time, when it is the player's birthday or when it is an anniversary such as one month from registration, anniversary data is also set to create a 30-bit value. Next, a 5-bit random value is acquired, and the acquired value is added as a hash value and a lower 5-bit value to obtain a 35-bit value.

  Next, a 5-bit random value different from the update cycle used for acquiring the hash value is acquired as a random value, and the slot machine 1 uses the acquired random value and the bit shuffle table shown in FIG. Perform reverse conversion. That is, the management server 1200 has the same bit shuffle table as that provided in the slot machine 1, and moves the bit value specified in the row corresponding to the random value acquired in the bit shuffle table to the corresponding bit position. Perform the conversion to be performed. For example, if the acquired random value is 0011 (= 3), the lower 18th bit value moves to the 0th bit, and the lower 11th bit value moves to the 1st bit.

  Next, the 35-bit value converted using the bit shuffle table and the random value is shifted to the left by the bit of the random value. At this time, the value overflowed in the left direction is shifted to the lower bits.

  Next, the value used for the bit shift, that is, the value of each bit of the random value is changed between the lower 5th bit and the lower 6th bit of the 35 bit value after the bit shift, and the lower 11th bit and the lower bit. A value of 40 bits is added between the 12th bit, the lower 17th bit and the lower 18th bit, the lower 23th bit and the lower 24th bit, and the lower 29th bit and the lower 30th bit. And Next, the created 40-bit value is divided every 5 bits, replaced with a decimal number, and the replaced value is replaced with a character based on the password analysis table shown in FIG. To do.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it matches the password registered in the corresponding terminal identification information of the player table, that is, the previously issued password, and if it matches, it matches the previous password in the procedure described above. The password is generated again until it is determined not to do so.

  When the management server 1200 issues a password that does not match the previous password as described above and transmits the password to the mobile terminal 1300 that has issued the request, the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal that has issued the issue request in the player table The password corresponding to is updated to the password issued this time, and the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is updated during the game. When a password issuance request is accepted, password issuance is not prohibited even if the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is in game, and a new password issuance request is accepted in such a situation. Even if a password is issued, a new password is issued and the previous password becomes invalid.

  When the password is issued in response to the password issuance request, the issued password is displayed on the portable terminal 1300, and the player inputs the displayed password to the slot machine 1. Then, in the slot machine 1 in which the password is input, the input password is analyzed as described above, and when the password is authenticated, the level specified from the password, the stage of the story, and the production setting are set on the slot machine 1 side. As a result, the level, the stage of the story, and the specific production mode inheriting the production settings managed by the management server 1200 are controlled. At this time, the password is stored in the password storage area, and the update of the personal history storage area is started.

  In addition, it is possible to set anniversary data for the password as described above. When a specific anniversary is set as the anniversary data, an effect peculiar to the anniversary is executed. It becomes possible.

  In addition, when a value indicating that the specific mission is being executed is set as the anniversary data, it is notified that the specific mission is being performed, not the normal specific effect mode (specific effect mode N), and the specific data is specified. It is controlled to a specific effect mode M in which an effect for a specific mission (such as a premium announcement for a specific mission) that cannot be executed except during the mission.

  Then, when the player finishes the game and selects “Create 2D code” from the main menu screen, the password stored in the password storage area, the total number of games stored in the personal history storage area, the number of BBs, It consists of the number of RBs, the type of mission completed, the level value stored in the level storage area, the stage of the story stored in the story storage area, and the effect settings 1 to 4 stored in the effect setting storage area A game random number is acquired from a game history and a random number updated within a certain range, a two-dimensional code is generated from these data and a URL indicating the location of the update page, and is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The personal history storage area is initialized.

  The player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the portable terminal 1300 and sends an update request including the game history, password, game random number, and terminal identification information of the portable terminal 1300 analyzed from the two-dimensional code to the management server 1200. As a result, the game history acquired by the two-dimensional code can be reflected in the player table of the management server 1200.

  When an update request is made from the portable terminal 1300, the management server 1200 collates the password specified from the update request with the password registered in the player table in association with the terminal identification information specified from the update request. . If the password specified from the update request matches the password registered in the player table, the player who has issued the password is authenticated, and the password specified from the update request and The game random number is compared with the password and the game random number registered in association with the terminal identification information specified from the update request in the game history table to determine whether or not they match. The corresponding item of the corresponding terminal identification information in the player table is updated based on the game history specified from the update request, and specified from the update request in association with the terminal identification information and the game date / time (current date / time data). The game history and game random number to be played are registered in the game history table, and the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is updated during standby.

  Further, as a result of checking the password specified from the update request with the password registered in the player table in association with the terminal identification information specified from the update request, when both passwords do not match, It is determined whether only one of the characters is a difference of one character before and after the password when the password is input. The difference of one character before and after the arrangement at the time of password input is one character before and after the password input screen shown in FIG. 10B. For example, if the regular password is “Z”, the character before and after that is “ “Y” and “=” correspond.

  And if only one of the characters is a difference other than the difference of one character before and after, that is, if two or more characters are different or the difference is one character, but not one character before and after, update The mobile terminal is notified that it is impossible. On the other hand, if only one of the characters is different by one character before and after, the player who has issued the password is temporarily authenticated as satisfying the input error condition, and the password specified from the update request and The game random number is compared with the password and the game random number registered in association with the terminal identification information specified from the update request in the game history table to determine whether or not they match. The corresponding item of the corresponding terminal identification information in the player table is updated based on the game history specified from the update request, and specified from the update request in association with the terminal identification information and the game date / time (current date / time data). The game history and game random number to be played are registered in the game history table, and the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is updated during standby.

  At this time, instead of updating all the corresponding items of the corresponding terminal identification information in the player table based on the game history specified from the update request, the total number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, the player Only items that do not affect the continuity of the game history, such as the types of missions that can appear at the level value of the corresponding terminal identification information registered in the table, are updated, and the level, story stage, production setting, and applicable terminal Items that affect the continuity of the game history, such as the types of missions that do not appear with the level value of the identification information, are not updated. In this case, it is notified that the password did not match completely, but was in the range of an input error, so that only some items that did not affect continuity were updated. .

  Even if the password is authenticated, the password and game random number specified from the update request, and the password and game random number registered in the game history table in association with the terminal identification information specified from the update request are: If they match, there is a very high possibility that the update request is the same two-dimensional code used for the previous update request, so that the mobile terminal is notified that the update is impossible.

  Also, the management server 1200 determines whether or not the normal mission or the specific mission being executed has been cleared based on the updated game history after the update of the game history or the like is completed in response to the update request from the mobile terminal 1300. judge. For normal missions, it is only necessary to determine whether the game history of the player who made the update request satisfies the achievement conditions of the normal mission registered in the normal mission table. The terminal identification information of the player who has been registered as the main player or the support player corresponding to the specific mission ID being executed in the specific mission table, and the updated game history of the player who made the update request What is necessary is just to determine whether the total value with the game history of the main player and support player corresponding to the same specific mission ID satisfies the achievement condition of the specific mission.

  And when a normal mission or a specific mission in progress is cleared, an update request is made together with a game history update result, along with a mission clear notification indicating that the normal mission has been cleared or a specific mission has been cleared It transmits with respect to the portable terminal 1300, and notifies that.

  If the normal mission or the specific mission being executed has not been cleared, the specific mission table is checked to determine whether or not the player of the terminal identification information that has made the update request is in the specific mission.

  And if the player of the terminal identification information which requested the update is not in a specific mission, a mission lottery similar to that at the time of issuing a password is performed.

  When a specific mission is won in the mission lottery and it is determined that the specific mission is to be executed, the above-mentioned specific mission ID is given, and the specific mission table is associated with the given specific mission ID, the start time, The end time according to the achievement condition, the condition level won in the mission lottery, the achievement condition, and the privilege level are registered, and the player who has requested password update as the main player is registered while running as the status The

  Next, the mobile terminal 1300 that made the update request is transmitted to the mobile terminal 1300 that made the update request together with the update result of the game history together with the update result of the game history. A specific mission activation notification screen is displayed, and the player is notified of the fact that the specific mission has been won, the condition level of the specific mission, the privilege level, and the like.

On the other hand, if the player of the terminal identification information that made the update request is in a specific mission, or the player of the terminal identification information that made the issue request was not in the specific mission, the above-mentioned mission lottery was not won. In such a case, the game history update result is transmitted to the mobile terminal 1300 that has made the update request, and in response to this, the mobile terminal 1300 is notified of the game history update result.

  In addition, if you forget to obtain a two-dimensional code at the end of the game, even if the status remains in game, issuance of a new password is permitted without making an update request as described above. It is like that.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a mission lottery is performed at a timing when a player receives a password when starting a game or when a player updates a game history acquired when the player ends a game, and a specific mission Is notified to the player.

  Next, the operation of the management server 1200 when a specific mission is set will be described with reference to FIG.

  When a specific mission is won in response to a password issuance request or a game history update request, a specific mission ID that is uniquely set for the specific mission is assigned as described above, and is assigned to the specific mission table. The start time, the end time according to the achievement condition, the condition level won in the mission lottery, the achievement condition, and the privilege level are registered in association with the specified mission ID, and the status of being executed as the main player Each player who has issued a password issuance request is registered.

  Then, a mission activation notification is transmitted to the mobile terminal 1300 that has issued or issued an update request, and the mobile terminal 1300 that has received the notification displays a specific mission activation notification screen, indicating that the specific mission has been won, the specific mission The player is notified of the condition level, privilege level, and the like. On the specific mission activation notification screen, either the friend or the random can be selected as the support type, and the selection result is transmitted to the management server 1200 by selecting one of the support types.

  The management server 1200 that has received the reply of the support type selection result after the notification of the activation of the specific mission, when the friend is selected as the support type, the terminal identification information of the main player of the specific mission in the friend table Corresponding support request email indicating that you want to support a specific mission against the email address of the extracted fellow players, randomly extracting the number of fellow players that are insufficient for the support maximum number registered correspondingly Send.

  On the other hand, when random is selected as the support type, the player is randomly extracted from the players of level 10 of the main player of the specific mission, and the specific mission is supported for the extracted player's mail address. Send an email requesting support.

  When the player who receives these support request emails accesses the management server 1200 and permits the support request, the management server 1200 permits the support request in association with the corresponding specific mission ID in the specific mission table. The terminal identification information of the player is registered as a support player. If the number of players registered as support players has reached the maximum support number, the support request is terminated at that point.

  In addition, after the support request email is sent, if the number of players registered as support players does not reach the maximum support number and the time limit has elapsed, the friend of the main player will again be determined according to the support type. The number of players that are insufficient with respect to the support upper limit number is randomly extracted from the players of the player or the main player level ± 10, and a support request mail is transmitted to the mail address of the extracted player. At this time, once a player who did not reply is registered by sending a support request email, the player who sends the support request email is extracted from the registered players as a support player. It is possible to prevent the support request email from being sent many times to a player who does not intend to register.

  Next, the operation of the management server 1200 when the normal mission or the specific mission is cleared will be described with reference to FIG.

  Whether the management server 1200 has cleared the normal mission or the specific mission being executed based on the updated game history after the update of the game history is completed in response to the update request from the mobile terminal 1300 as described above. Determine whether.

  When the normal mission is cleared, the bonus lottery is executed by applying the probability corresponding to the normal mission shown in the bonus lottery table shown in FIG. 17D, and the bonus level of the cleared normal mission is used as a reference. The privilege data corresponding to the privilege level, that is, the privilege data corresponding to the privilege level -1 of the cleared normal mission, the privilege data of privilege level ± 0, or the privilege data of +1 is determined, and the result of the privilege lottery, that is, winning The privilege data thus transmitted is transmitted to the portable terminal 1300 that made the update request.

  In addition, when a specific mission is cleared, the number of achievements of the specific mission corresponding to the main player of the specific mission is incremented by 1 in the companion table, and the status corresponding to the specific mission cleared in the specific mission table is succeeded. Update. Next, the game history during the specific mission of the main player and the support player corresponding to the specific mission cleared in the specific mission table is acquired from the game history table, the degree of contribution to the achievement condition of the specific mission is calculated, For each player and support player, a privilege lottery is executed by applying the probability corresponding to the corresponding contribution degree of the specific mission shown in the privilege lottery table shown in FIG. The privilege data corresponding to the privilege level based on the level, that is, the privilege data corresponding to the privilege level -1 of the cleared specific mission, the privilege data of privilege level ± 0, the privilege data of +1 is determined, and the privilege lottery As a result, that is, the selected privilege data is notified to each player. At this time, for the player who made the update request, the bonus lottery result is returned, while for the other players, an email indicating that the specific mission has been cleared and the bonus lottery result is sent. Is sent to this effect.

  As described above, in the gaming system of the present embodiment, by issuing a password issuance request at the portable terminal 1300, a password for specifying past gaming history is obtained and the gaming is started at the slot machine 1. It is possible to execute an effect that reflects the past game history, that is, the level, story stage, and effect settings made at other slot machines, etc., when the game ends. A password for updating the game history of the player managed by the management server 1200 to a new game history by acquiring a two-dimensional code at 1300 and making an update request, and specifying the next new game history Can be obtained, so that a continuous performance can be performed for a long time.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured to analyze a password input by a player and specify a past game history, so that each gaming machine such as the slot machine 1 and other gaming machines, Without connecting to the management server 1200, it is also possible to perform effects reflecting past game histories that have been played on other gaming machines.

  In this embodiment, the level, story stage, and the like proceed only when a game is played in a gaming machine such as the slot machine 1. However, a game or the like that is accessed by the management server 1200 and distributed by the management server 1200. Can also advance the level, story stage, etc., and issue a password that can identify the level, story stage, etc., advanced by executing the game delivered by the management server 1200, By entering the password, it may be configured so that it can be reflected in the level of the gaming machine, the stage of the story, etc., and with this configuration, not only when playing a game with a gaming machine, for example, Accessing the management server 1200 and playing a game during times when the amusement hall is not open More, level, etc. advanced by the steps of stories, it is possible to provide a new game property.

  In addition, the password issued by the management server 1200 is registered in association with the terminal identification information for which the password issuance request is made, and is further outputted to end the game in the slot machine 1 and specify a new game history. The two-dimensional code also includes the password entered at the start of the game, the update request includes the password specified from the two-dimensional code, and the password registered in the management server 1200 and the password included in the update request By verifying, it is authenticated that the player is the player who issued the password, and the player's game history is updated to a new game history on the condition that the player has been authenticated. Even if three parties obtain another person's password and play a game to obtain a two-dimensional code, or obtain another person's two-dimensional code, the two-dimensional The game history specified from the game cannot be reflected in its own game history, and it is possible to take over a new game history by a player who has been issued a password, while the game that has received a password issuance It becomes impossible for a player other than the player to take over the game history. As a result, it is meaningless to divert or steal a password or a two-dimensional code. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the diversion or theft of a password and a two-dimensional code.

  In addition, since the management server 1200 generates a random value every time a password issuance request is received from the portable terminal 1300 and is issued, the same password is used when a game history having the same content is specified. However, since it is difficult to tamper with the password, it is possible to more reliably prevent the diversion or theft of the password and the two-dimensional code.

  In addition, when the management server 1200 receives an update request from the mobile terminal 1300, the management server 1200 collates the password registered in the management server 1200 with the password included in the update request. The player who has performed is authenticated as the player who has issued the password, and the corresponding item of the corresponding terminal identification information in the player table is updated based on the game history specified from the update request.

  On the other hand, in the slot machine 1, even if there is an input mistake when entering the password, if the data analyzed from the password is normal, the password is authenticated and the mode is shifted to the specific performance mode. Since the password stored in the two-dimensional code is also a password due to an input error, when the two-dimensional code is read and an update request is made to the management server 1200, the password registered in the management server 1200 The passwords included in the update request will not match, and the game history may not be updated.

  For this reason, in the management server 1200 according to the present embodiment, even if the password registered in the management server 1200 and the password included in the update request do not match, only one of the characters is different by one character before and after. As a specific condition that is presumed to be an input error, the player is temporarily authenticated as having issued a password, and the terminal identification information of the player table in the player table is identified based on the game history specified from the update request. The corresponding item is updated, and even if the player enters the password incorrectly, the game history is updated if the error is within a range that satisfies a specific condition that is presumed to be an input error. This makes it possible to prevent the game history of playing games during that time from being wasted.

  In addition, if the player who made the update request with the password registered in the management server 1200 matching the password included in the update request is authenticated as the player who has issued the password, the identification is made from the update request. While all the corresponding items of the corresponding terminal identification information in the player table are updated based on the played game history, the password registered in the management server 1200 does not match the password included in the update request When one of the characters is a difference of one character before and after, and the player who made the update request is authenticated as the player who has issued the password, assuming that a specific condition that is assumed to be an input error is satisfied Among the corresponding items of the corresponding terminal identification information in the player table, the total number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, are registered in the player table Only items that do not affect the continuity of the game history, such as the types of missions that can appear at the level value of the corresponding terminal identification information, are updated, and the level, story stage, production setting, and the level value of the corresponding terminal identification information Items that affect the continuity of the game history, such as the types of achievement missions that do not appear, are not updated.For example, the level value falls below the original level value, or the story stage is skipped. As a result of playing a game with an incorrect password, such as an inconsistency in the effect setting or the type of mission accomplished, it is possible to prevent a game history that has a problem in continuity from being updated.

  In addition, the password registered in the management server 1200 and the password included in the update request do not match, and any one character is a difference of one character before and after, and a specific condition that is assumed to be an input error is satisfied. When the player who made the update request is authenticated as the player who has issued the password, the password does not completely match in the update completion notification to the mobile terminal 1300 that made the update request. However, since it was informed that it was in the range of input mistakes, and therefore, only some items that did not affect continuity were updated, the player missed the password entry, but the game history It is possible to recognize that the game has been updated successfully, and to identify the cause of any game history that has not been updated.

  In this embodiment, as a specific condition that the password is assumed to be an input error, only one of the characters is a difference of one character before and after, but the password registered in the management server 1200 and the update request If the passwords included in the password are similar to each other and it is estimated that there is a high possibility of an input error, it can be applied as a specific condition only by the fact that both passwords differ by only one character. Alternatively, it may be applied as a specific condition by having a difference of one character before and after two characters. In addition, when different characters in both passwords are characters that are likely to be mistaken, such as “O” and “0”, even if a similar condition such as a difference between uppercase and lowercase letters is applied as a specific condition good.

  Further, as in the present embodiment, if any one or more of these are satisfied, the password included in the update request may be authenticated, and if any one is satisfied, it is included in the update request. The password may be authenticated.

  Further, in this embodiment, the game history managed by the management server 1200 includes data that may interfere with continuity such as level, story stage, production setting, and the like. Since a two-dimensional code that can specify a game history including data that may hinder the performance is output, the password registered in the management server 1200 does not match the password included in the update request. If the player who made the update request is authenticated as the player who has issued the password, assuming that the specific condition that is presumed to be an input error is satisfied, the corresponding terminal identification information in the player table corresponds. Among the items, the total number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, and the types of achievement missions that can appear at the level value of the corresponding terminal identification information registered in the player table For example, only items that do not affect the continuity of the game history are updated, but if the game history managed by the management server 1200 is all data that does not have a possibility of affecting the continuity, Without providing the above restrictions, the game that issued the update request on the assumption that the password registered in the management server 1200 does not match the password included in the update request and satisfies a specific condition that is assumed to be an input error Even when a player is authenticated as a player who has issued the password, all corresponding items of the corresponding terminal identification information in the player table can be updated.

  In the management server 1200 according to the present embodiment, when a password issuance request is received, even if the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is in game, the issuance of the password is not prohibited. Even if a password issuance request is accepted, a new password is issued, and a two-dimensional code is obtained when a password is issued but no game is played or a game is played If not, even if a two-dimensional code has been acquired but no update request has been made, a new password can be issued without access for releasing the password.

  In addition, even if the game history specified from the two-dimensional code acquired by playing the game after the password is issued is reflected in the game history managed by the management server 1200, the level or story reflected at the next password issue There is a possibility that the same password may be issued without changing the stage and the production setting.

  As described above, when a password issuance request is accepted, even if the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is in game, the issuance of password is not prohibited. If you finish the game before changing the production settings and get a two-dimensional code, you can make an update request with the same two-dimensional code as many times as you like. There may be a problem that the game history such as the number of games, the number of BBs, and the number of RBs can be updated many times.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, when the management server 1200 issues a password, it determines whether or not it matches the password registered in the corresponding terminal identification information in the player table, that is, the previously issued password. If they match, by generating the password again until it is determined that it does not match the previous password in the procedure described above, the same password is not issued continuously to the same player. When the management server 1200 receives an update request, the password and game random number specified from the update request, the password registered in the game history table in association with the terminal identification information specified from the update request, and Matching game random numbers, that is, passwords and game random numbers specified from past update requests, only if they do not match It is adapted to update the corresponding entry of the corresponding terminal identification information of the player table based on the game history identified from the update request. As described above, although the same password is not issued continuously, if the password is not consecutive, it is possible that the same password is issued. However, even if the same password is issued, the combination of the game random number added to the two-dimensional code and the password can hardly be the same (the probability that the 32-bit game random number matches) 1/4294967296, and even if the game history is the same, the probability that the game random number matches the password is even lower). As described above, the password and game random number specified from the update request and the password and game random number registered in the game history table in association with the terminal identification information specified from the update request, that is, from the past update request. Since the game history is updated on condition that the specified password and game random number do not match, when the password issuance request is accepted, even if the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is in game Even if the password issuance is not prohibited, by making an update request with the same two-dimensional code as many times as possible, the number of games, the number of BBs, The game history such as the number of RBs cannot be updated many times.

  In this embodiment, when the management server 1200 receives an update request, it is registered in association with the password and game random number specified from the update request and the terminal identification information specified from the update request in the game history table. The corresponding terminal of the player table is based on the game history specified from the update request only when the password and game random number, that is, the password and game random number specified from the past update request are collated and they do not match. The corresponding item of the identification information is updated, and the number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, etc., even though the game is played only once by making an update request many times with the same two-dimensional code Although it is preferable from the point that it can be surely prevented that the game history can be updated many times, when the management server 1200 receives the update request, The player table based on the game history specified from the update request only when the password and game random number specified from the new request are compared with the password and game random number specified from the previous update request and do not match. Even when the corresponding item of the corresponding terminal identification information is updated, when a password issuance request is accepted, password issuance is prohibited even if the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is in game Even if it is a configuration that does not have, the game history such as the number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, etc. can be obtained by making an update request with the same two-dimensional code as many times as possible even though the game has been played only once. It can prevent being updated many times.

  In addition, when the management server 1200 issues a password as described above, the management server 1200 receives an update request if the same password is not continuously issued to the same player. The password specified from the current update request and the password specified from the previous update request are collated, and only if they do not match, the corresponding player table is determined based on the game history specified from the update request. The corresponding item of the terminal identification information may be updated. Even in such a configuration, when a password issuance request is accepted, the password is not changed even if the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is in game. Even in a configuration where issuance is not prohibited, a game is played only once by making an update request many times with the same two-dimensional code. Nevertheless, the number of games and BB number of times, many times the game history, such as RB number of times can be prevented from being able to update.

  In addition, when the management server 1200 issues a password as described above, a password is generated using not only the game history but also a random number (random value and hash value), in particular, compared with the previous password. Even if it is not confirmed whether or not they are the same, the probability that the same password is issued continuously is very low. For this reason, even when the same password is not continuously issued, a password is generated using a random number (random value and hash value) and the management server 1200 receives an update request. The password specified from the current update request and the password specified from the previous update request are collated, and only if they do not match, the corresponding player table is determined based on the game history specified from the update request. By configuring the corresponding item of terminal identification information to be updated, when a password issuance request is accepted, password issuance is not prohibited even if the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is in game. Even with the configuration, by making an update request with the same two-dimensional code as many times as possible, the number of games and B number of times, many times the game history, such as RB number of times can be prevented from being able to update. Note that the password specified from the current update request is compared not only with the password specified from the previous update request, but also with all passwords issued in the past for the same player (portable terminal with terminal identification information). If the configuration is such that the corresponding item of the corresponding terminal identification information in the player table is updated based on the game history specified from the update request on the condition that they do not match, the same two-dimensional code is updated many times. By making the request, it is possible to more reliably prevent the game history such as the number of games, the number of BBs, and the number of RBs from being updated many times even though the game is played only once.

  In addition, if a random game random number is added every time a two-dimensional code is issued as described above, the management server 1200 adds a random number in addition to the game history or issues the same password continuously. Even when the management server 1200 receives an update request, the game random number identified from the current update request is compared with the game random number identified from the previous update request, Only when they do not match, the corresponding item of the corresponding terminal identification information in the player table may be updated based on the game history specified from the update request. Even in such a configuration, a password issuance is possible. Even when the request is accepted, even if the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is in the game, even if the password issuance is not prohibited, the same 2D code can be used. But by performing the update request, the player can be prevented that despite the do not go only once, the number of games and BB number of times, many times the game history, such as RB number of times she can update. Note that the game random number specified from the current update request is not only the game random number specified from the previous update request, but also the game history when the same player (the mobile terminal of the terminal identification information) made the update request. If it is configured to update the corresponding item of the corresponding terminal identification information of the player table based on the game history specified from the update request, on the condition that it matches with all of the game random numbers and does not match, the same two-dimensional By making an update request with the code as many times as possible, the game history such as the number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, etc. can be updated many times even though the game is played only once. Can be prevented.

  Further, in this embodiment, a bit shuffle table in which a plurality of data strings that can specify a position after conversion of a value of a plurality of bits created by setting a game history is provided, and when issuing a password, A multi-bit value created by acquiring a random number (random value) and setting a game history according to the data sequence corresponding to the acquired random value is converted, and based on this converted data Since the password is generated, it becomes difficult to analyze or tamper with the password.

  In addition, after shifting the multi-bit data converted by the bit shuffle table by a random value, a random value is added to the shifted data, and the bits constituting the game history items are issued each time it is issued. Since the configuration can change, even if the game histories are the same, it is difficult for the passwords to be the same, so it is difficult to analyze or tamper with the passwords.

  Also, since passwords are generated based on data obtained by inserting random values between bits in the bit-shifted data, passwords are similar even when the game history is similar This makes it more difficult to analyze or tamper with a password.

  In addition, since random values extracted for selecting a data string in the bit shuffle table are used as random values used for bit shift and random values inserted between bits, a plurality of processes are performed using random numbers. By doing so, even if it is difficult to analyze or tamper with the password, it is possible to extract a small number of random numbers. Therefore, it is possible to analyze or tamper with the password after reducing the processing load related to password issuance. A difficult password can be generated.

  In the present embodiment, when the management server 1200 issues a password, the multi-bit data created by setting the game history is converted into characters according to the password analysis table shown in FIG. However, the relationship between the numerical value and the character in the password analysis table is not in the regular order as shown in FIG. 13A, for example, “A” “B” “C” “D” “E”. The characters corresponding to... Are not in the order of regular “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, etc., but “10” “3” “22” “8” “5”. By using a regular order, it becomes difficult to digitize passwords, and it becomes more difficult to analyze and falsify passwords.

  In this type of gaming system, conventionally, missions related to gaming machines are set on the server side, and the game history read from the two-dimensional code or the like is accumulated on the server side by achieving the set mission. The mission achievement information related to the player can be updated and recorded, but these missions are set in advance on the server side, and the player's It was not possible to increase the willingness to play effectively.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, the management server 1200 performs a mission lottery to determine whether or not to execute a specific mission at the timing when the player receives a password when starting a game, and is specified by the mission lottery. When it is decided to execute a mission, the fact that a specific mission has been activated is shown to the player who has issued a password issuance request. A player's willingness to play can be effectively increased by adding the purpose of achieving.

  In this embodiment, when a player receives a password issuance when starting a game, it is determined whether or not to execute a specific mission, and when it is determined to execute a specific mission, This is a configuration that presents an activation, but if the configuration presents the activation of a specific mission at least at the timing when the player starts issuing a password, the decision as to whether or not to execute the specific mission is Even if the configuration is performed at an earlier timing, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

  In addition, in this embodiment, a specific mission is set and the specified period of the specific mission starts from the point of presentation, and it is possible to promptly play a game to clear the specific mission. However, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the specified mission start period starts after the point in time when the specific mission is set and presented. With such a configuration, a specific time zone (visiting the store) It is possible to increase a player's willingness to play a game in accordance with a time zone in which there are relatively few players and a time zone in which the player plays frequently.

  Further, in this embodiment, a mission in which privilege data is given by the result of adding the game histories of a plurality of players as a specific mission satisfying the achievement condition is applied, but only the player's own game history is stored. You may apply the mission to which privilege data is provided by satisfying achievement conditions as a specific mission.

  In this embodiment, when a password issuance request is made, the management server 1200 determines whether or not to execute a specific mission. When it is determined that the specific mission is to be performed, the management server 1200 requests the password issuance. In this configuration, the activation of a specific mission is presented to the mobile terminal 1300 that has performed the game, that is, the management server 1200 is configured to both set and present the specific mission. The management server 1200 decides whether or not to execute the specific mission, issues a password storing information that can specify that the specific mission is executed, and the player starts the game in the slot machine 1 In response to the input of a password, the slot machine 1 presents the activation of a specific mission In other words, when the management server 1200 sets a specific mission and the slot machine 1 presents a specific mission, or when the player inputs a password when starting a game in the slot machine 1, the slot machine 1 Determines whether or not to execute a specific mission, and when it is determined to execute a specific mission, the slot machine 1 presents the activation of the specific mission, that is, the slot machine 1 both sets and presents the specific mission. When the slot machine 1 decides whether or not to execute a specific mission when the player inputs a password when starting a game in the slot machine 1 and decides to execute the specific mission To the management server 1200 to that effect. When the management server 1200 presents the activation of a specific mission, for example, by sending an email to the player, that is, when the slot machine 1 sets a specific mission and the management server 1200 presents the specific mission However, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

  In addition, as described above, in this type of gaming system, conventionally, a mission related to a gaming machine is set on the server side, and a game history read from a two-dimensional code or the like achieves the set mission. The mission achievement information related to the player stored on the side can be updated and recorded, but these missions are set in advance on the server side, and when the game ends by setting the mission However, the player's willingness to play next time was not effectively increased.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the management server 1200 performs a mission lottery to determine whether or not to execute a specific mission even at the timing when the game history acquired when the player finishes the game, and the mission lottery When it is decided to execute a specific mission, the fact that the specific mission has been activated is shown to the player who issued the password issuance request. By presenting the mission, it is possible to effectively increase the player's willingness to play the game again.

  In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute a specific mission at the timing of updating the game history acquired when the player finishes the game, and when it is determined to execute the specific mission, Decide whether or not to execute a specific mission if it is a configuration that presents the activation of a mission, but presents the activation of a specific mission by at least updating the game history acquired when the player finishes the game The same effect as described above can be obtained even with a configuration performed at a timing earlier than that.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the game history is updated, the management server 1200 determines whether or not to execute the specific mission, and when the management server 1200 determines to execute the specific mission, the management server 1200 requests the game history to be updated. A configuration in which the activation of a specific mission is presented to the mobile terminal 1300 that has performed the game, that is, a configuration in which the management server 1200 both sets and presents the specific mission. When an output request is made, it is determined whether or not to execute a specific mission, and a two-dimensional code storing information that can specify that a specific mission is to be executed is output and stored in the two-dimensional code The mobile terminal 1300 receives a game history update request including information that can specify that a specific mission is to be executed. When the management server 1200 specifies that the specific mission is to be executed from the game history update request, the management server 1200 activates the specific mission to the mobile terminal 1300 that has made the game history update request to execute the specific mission. In other words, when the slot machine 1 sets a specific mission and the management server 1200 presents a specific mission, or when the slot machine 1 ends the game, a two-dimensional code output request is made. Decide whether or not to execute a specific mission, and when executing a specific mission, present the activation of the specific mission and output a two-dimensional code containing information that can specify that the specific mission is to be executed And includes information that can be specified to execute a specific mission stored in the two-dimensional code. When the management server 1200 that receives the request from the mobile terminal 1300 determines that a specific mission is to be executed from the game history update request, the fact is registered in the specific mission table. When the slot machine 1 performs both setting and presentation of a specific mission, or when a slot machine 1 is requested to output a two-dimensional code at the end of the game, the management server 1200 is informed. To determine whether or not to execute the specific mission based on this, and when executing the specific mission, when the slot machine 1 returns the fact to the slot machine 1 and outputs the two-dimensional code Configuration in which the activation of a specific mission is presented, that is, the management server 1200 sets a specific mission, Even when the machine 1 is configured to present a specific mission, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

  In this embodiment, the specific mission can be activated at any timing of the player starting the game or the player ending the game. However, it is preferable because the player's motivation to play a game can be effectively increased, but the timing at which the activation of a specific mission can be presented may be only one of the configurations.

  In addition, the slot machine 1 may present a specific mission at a timing other than the timing at which the player starts the game, the timing at which the player ends the game, for example, the timing from the start of the game to the end of the game. After the start, a specific mission is presented from the management server 1200 to the corresponding player's mobile terminal 1300 by sending an e-mail or the like at the timing from the start to the end of the game. Until a certain time, a specific mission is presented by sending an e-mail or the like to the mobile terminal 1300 of the corresponding player, or the player issues a password such as checking a game history or browsing related sites. Triggered by accessing the management server 1200 other than updating the game history May be configured to constant mission is presented.

  In this embodiment, the management server is not related to the start of the game or the end of the game, separately from the specific mission presented at the timing when the player starts the game or when the player ends the game. A normal mission set in advance on the 1200 side is set, and even when the normal mission is cleared, privilege data is given to the player. And even when the normal mission is cleared, the privilege data given when the specific mission is cleared can be given, but the special privilege data is configured to be given only when the specific mission is cleared.

  In this way, if you clear a specific mission, there is a possibility that special privilege data that will not be granted if you clear a normal mission, so at the start of the game or the end of the game, By presenting a new issue, the player's willingness to play a game can be more effectively enhanced.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a specific mission or a normal mission is cleared based on the updated game history as the game history is updated, a message to that effect is transmitted to the mobile terminal 1300 that has updated the game history. And the player is notified that the specific mission or normal mission has been completed, and it is possible to ensure that the target player recognizes that these missions have been achieved, It is possible to effectively enhance the player's sense of accomplishment by accomplishing the mission.

  In this embodiment, when a specific mission is activated, the main player who is presented with the specific mission makes a support request to another player, and the player who is permitted to support is registered as a support player. , Bonus data is given when the combined value of the main player's game history and the support player's game history meets the achievement requirements of the specific mission, and cooperates with other players As a result of playing the game, it becomes possible to receive the privilege data more easily than the case where the cooperation of other players is not obtained.

  In addition, as the level of the main player increases, the support upper limit number that can be registered as a support player is added, and the higher the degree of exchange in the slot machine 1 of the main player, the more Support players can be registered, and cooperation of more support players can be obtained. In other words, the higher the degree of interaction in the slot machine 1, the more players can obtain cooperation, and the probability of clearing a specific mission increases accordingly, so the player's willingness to play increases the level. Can be increased.

  In this embodiment, after the start of a specific mission, when either the main player or the support player updates the game history, the game history of the main player and the support player at that time is added and specified. Whether or not the mission has been cleared is determined, but at the end of the specified period of the specified mission, the game history of the main player and the support player at that time is added up, and the specified mission is cleared It is also possible to determine whether or not the game is performed. By using such a configuration, the specific mission is cleared before the end of the specified period, so that the game history of the main player or support player who is playing at that time Can be prevented from being reflected, that is, from being reflected in the degree of contribution to clearing a specific mission.

  In addition, at the end of the specified mission period of the specific mission, the game history of the main player and the support player at that time is added up to determine whether or not the specific mission has been cleared. Before arriving, it is preferable to notify the main player and support player by email etc. of the time until the specified period arrives and the remaining conditions to be cleared, etc. It is possible to effectively increase the willingness to play a game in order to clear the mission by the end of the period.

  In addition, after the start of a specific mission, a game history is transmitted to the management server 1200 in real time from the gaming machine in which the main player and the support player are playing, and the game history of the corresponding player in the management server 1200 is displayed. In such a configuration, it is possible to determine whether or not a specific mission has been cleared in real time based on the sum of the game history of the main player and the support player. However, if the specific mission is cleared before the end of the specified period, the game history of the main player or support player who is playing at that time will not be reflected, that is, the contribution to clearing the specific mission It can be prevented from being reflected.

  Further, in this embodiment, the level of the main player is used as an index of the main player's level of interaction, which will affect the upper support limit. A history may be used. For example, the total number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, and the like may be used as an indicator of the main player's degree of interaction, and the support upper limit number may be determined based on this.

  In addition, in this embodiment, not only the level is increased, but the number of achievements of a specific mission, that is, the achievement of a mission that can be easily achieved by obtaining the cooperation of a plurality of players, thereby further cooperation of more players. Therefore, it is possible to further increase the willingness of a player to play a game in cooperation with other players.

  In addition, in this embodiment, a normal mission in which privilege data is given when the game history of one player satisfies the achievement condition and the result of adding the game history of a plurality of players satisfies the achievement condition. A specific mission to which privilege data is given. And when a specific mission is cleared, special privilege data that is not granted when a normal mission is cleared may be given. In this way, the player can cooperate with other players by providing special privilege data that is given only when a specific mission achieved based on the result of a plurality of players collaborating and playing is provided. Can further increase the willingness to play games.

  In addition, as achievement conditions for specific missions, achievement conditions that can be achieved without cooperation with other players may be set. However, it is clearly impossible to achieve with one player's game history in terms of the specified period. An achievement condition that cannot be achieved by one player's game history, such as an achievement condition, may be set. Such a specific mission cannot be cleared unless a plurality of players play the game and add up the results. Therefore, the player is more motivated to play with other players. It can be further enhanced. In this case, it is preferable to provide privilege data that can be given only when a specific mission that cannot be cleared unless a plurality of players play the game and add up the results, thereby allowing the player to The willingness to play a game in cooperation with a player can be increased more effectively.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the slot machine 1 specifies that the specific mission is being performed from the password, it is notified that the specific mission is being performed instead of the normal specific rendering mode (specific rendering mode N). At the same time, it is controlled to a specific effect mode M in which an effect for a specific mission (such as a premium notification for a specific mission) that cannot be executed except during the specific mission. By providing such an effect that can be executed only during a specific mission, it is possible to further increase the willingness of a player to play a game in cooperation with other players.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a specific mission is activated, when a support player of the main player is selected from a player other than a fellow player, the player who requests support from the player of the main player level ± 10 is selected. It has come to be. For this reason, since a player who requests support is selected from a player with a degree of involvement close to that of the main player, a support player with a very low degree of involvement with the main player or a support player It is possible to avoid as much as possible the preferential treatment of the main player who is extremely low in the game, and it is possible to prevent unfairness among players when clearing a specific mission .

  In this embodiment, the player who requests support is selected from the players having a level of ± 10 of the main player, but at least the support player commensurate with it according to the degree of exchange of the main player For example, if the main player can select a player for whom support is requested, a support request is made from the player with the main player's degree of exchange + α (or 0). Even if it is the structure which can select a player, when clearing a specific mission, it can prevent that unfairness arises between players.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when a specific mission is cleared, a privilege lottery for determining a privilege to be given to each of the main player and the support player is performed, and the privilege data won in the privilege lottery is In this case, players with higher contributions to the specific mission based on the game history of the main player and support player will be able to win higher value bonus data more easily. The winning probability of the bonus lottery is determined. For this reason, it is avoided as much as possible that a player who has a low contribution to a specific mission is given a preferential treatment as a result of giving bonus data equally regardless of the contributions of the main player and the support player. It is possible to prevent unfairness among players when a specific mission is cleared.

  As described above, the first embodiment of the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the first embodiment, and the present invention can be modified or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. Needless to say, it is included.

  For example, in the first embodiment, a slot machine is applied as a gaming machine. However, any gaming machine provided with output means for outputting information that can specify a gaming history in the gaming machine may be used, and a second embodiment described later. You may apply the pachinko game machine demonstrated by.

  In addition, as a slot machine which is an example of a gaming machine, a slot machine in which bets are set using medals and credits as gaming values is applied, but betting numbers are set using gaming balls as gaming values. It is also possible to apply a full credit type slot machine that sets a bet amount using only credit as a gaming value. In the case of using a game ball as a game value, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the first embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. It may be. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. You may apply the slot machine which can pay out all of utility values.

  In the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, an example in which three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are applied as variable display devices has been described. However, only one reel is provided, and according to the display result of this one reel. Winning may be determined, two reels may be provided, and winning may be determined according to a combination of display results of the two reels, or four or more reels may be provided, and the display results of these reels may be determined. The winning may be determined according to the combination of the above.

  In the first embodiment, by inputting information such as a password that can specify the game history to be input to the gaming machine, processing based on the input information is performed on the gaming machine side, while the gaming history is specified at the end of the game. Although a game system is used in which information such as possible two-dimensional code is output and the game history on the management server 1200 side is updated based on the output information, the game history can be specified at least at the end of the game 2 Any game system may be used as long as it outputs information such as a dimension code and the game history on the management server 1200 side is updated based on the output information.

  In the above-described embodiment, it is preferable that a dedicated reading device or the like is not required for inputting information from the outside. Data, data that can be input by wired connection, wireless connection, infrared connection, and the like may be used, and such a configuration makes it possible to easily input these data.

  In the first embodiment, a password is applied as information that can specify a game history to be input to the gaming machine, which is preferable because it is not necessary to provide a dedicated reading device for inputting information from the outside. The data may be encoded as a bar code or a two-dimensional code and read by a code reader, or data that can be input by wired connection, wireless connection, infrared connection, or the like. Therefore, it is possible to easily input these data.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the two-dimensional code is applied as information that can specify the game history output from the gaming machine and information that can specify the bonus information, and the player can simply hold the two-dimensional code reader. However, it may be output as other code data that can be read by a code reader such as a barcode, or data that can be output by wired connection, wireless connection, infrared connection, etc. Furthermore, a password may be applied in the same manner as information input to the gaming machine.

  In the first embodiment, only the portable terminal to which the terminal identification information is assigned and the transmission of the terminal identification information is permitted is permitted by the management server 1200. If the player can be identified by information (Cookie) that can identify the terminal, or if the player can be identified by the player ID assigned on the management server 1200 side, the terminal to which the terminal identification information is assigned, The access may be permitted from a terminal that is not permitted to transmit terminal identification information.

  In the first embodiment, information related to the player (game history, etc.) is managed in association with the terminal identification information. However, information related to the player is managed in association with the player ID that can identify the player. The structure to do may be sufficient.

In the above embodiment, the privilege data is given based on the result of playing the game in the slot machine 1, but the management server 1200 is accessed in addition to the result of playing the game in the gaming machine such as the slot machine 1. Even if it is based on the result of the game etc. delivered by doing, it is good also as a structure to which privilege data is provided, and the opportunity which can receive provision of a privilege can be increased by setting it as such a structure. In addition, when such a configuration is adopted, as a result of playing a game on one player's gaming machine, not only a result of a game distributed from the management server 1200 but also a relationship with the one player. In addition, the bonus data may be given based on the result of adding up the results of the game delivered from the result management server 1200 as a result of playing the game on the gaming machine of another player. As a result, for example, as a result of cooperation between a player who plays a game only with a gaming machine and a player who plays a game only with a game distributed from the management server 1200, a privilege can be given. Become.

  Further, in the first embodiment, as benefits, content data such as music, wallpaper, standby screen, movie data, game application data, etc., or data indicating a voucher that can be exchanged for a predetermined article (for example, function as a voucher) 2D code that can specify data), etc., but it is also possible to apply in-site currency such as coins that can be exchanged for these benefits, rights to perform lottery for obtaining benefits, etc. .

  In the second embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine 700 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. Note that the gaming system uses the same gaming system as in the first embodiment, and a description thereof is omitted here. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 700 includes the same configuration as that of the partial slot machine 1, and the description of the same configuration is also omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, the pachinko gaming machine 700 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. The In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 700 includes a glass door frame 702 formed in a frame shape that can be opened and closed in the game frame. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. And the board 706).

  A hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 703 is provided on the lower surface of the glass door frame 702. An operation unit 7111 that can be operated by the player is provided on the upper surface of the hit ball supply tray 703. As shown in FIG. 23 (b), the operation unit 7111 is provided with effect switches 7111a to 7111c. It is operated when a specific performance is executed, or when a password is input or a menu item is selected to display a two-dimensional code as described in the first embodiment. It is. As described in the first embodiment, the menu screen of the first embodiment is used in the case where the password is input or the menu item is selected on the menu screen to display a two-dimensional code. The operation of the effect switch 56 at the time of display corresponds to the operation of the effect switch 7111a, the operation of the stop switch 8L corresponds to the operation of the effect switch 7111b, and the operation of the stop switch 8R corresponds to the operation of the effect switch 7111c. To do.

  Under the hitting ball supply tray 703, there are an extra ball receiving tray 704 for storing game balls as game media that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 703, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 705 for emitting hitting balls (game balls). Is provided. A game board 706 (see FIG. 3) is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 702. Note that the game board 706 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 707 is formed on the front surface of the game board 706 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down. A large number of nails for guiding a game ball are implanted in the game area 707.

In the vicinity of the center of the game area 707, an effect display device 709 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. In the effect display device 709, a change display (also referred to as a variable display, an update display, or a cyclic display) of the effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. The variation display of the effect symbol is executed in various variations such as scroll display and on-site switching display. The effect display device 709 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each. In the effect display device 709, an effect symbol display area for displaying an effect symbol on the display screen is provided. For example, three (plural) of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are displayed in the effect symbol display area. There is a symbol display area as a display area for variably displaying the effect symbols. Each of these three effect symbols is an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. The effect display device 709 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 90 . When the variation control of the first special symbol is executed by the first special symbol display unit 708a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 709 to execute the effect display along with the variation display, and the second special symbol display unit 708a executes the second special display. When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 708b, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 709 along with the variation display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

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

  In the present embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both are numbers from 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display unit 708a and the second special symbol display unit 708b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of, for example, 00 to 99.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 708a and the second special symbol indicator 708b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator. The first special symbol is subjected to the variable display on the condition that the second special symbol display unit 708b does not execute the variable display of the second special symbol. For the second special symbol, the variable display is executed on the condition that the first special symbol display unit 708a does not execute the variable display of the first special symbol. That is, either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed without being variably displayed at the same time.

  For the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning port 713 or the second start winning port) 714), the display condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The game is started based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has passed through a predetermined area as a winning area such as a prize opening (a game ball has entered). Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

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

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

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 714 and is detected by the second start port switch 714a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 708b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 709 starts the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 714. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Below the first special symbol display 708a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 713, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start winning memory) 4 is displayed. There is provided a first special symbol storage memory display 718a (not shown) consisting of two indicators (for example, LEDs). The first special symbol storage memory indicator 718a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 708a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Below the second special symbol display 708b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 714, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 718b (not shown) is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 718b increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 708b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23A, a variable winning ball device 715 that opens and closes only with respect to the second start winning opening 714 is provided. Any of the second start winning ports 714 may be provided with a variable winning ball device that performs an opening / closing operation.

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

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23A, a special variable winning ball device 720 is provided below the variable winning ball device 715. The special variable winning ball apparatus 720 includes an opening / closing plate, and can be changed into an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be won and a closed state (second state) in which the game ball does not win. Device. The special variable winning ball device 720 may be configured so that it is difficult to win in the closed state, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to win). Thus, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 720 is in the closed state may be a state in which the game ball is difficult to win or does not win the special variable winning ball device 720.

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

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

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

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

  In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 710, there is provided a normal symbol holding storage display 741 (not shown) having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 732. Every time there is a game ball passing through the gate 732, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 732a, the normal symbol hold storage display 741 increases the number of indicators to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable symbol display on the normal symbol indicator 710 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. There are four upper limit values for the number of ordinary symbols stored, and the normal symbol storage memory display 741 lights the display with these four as upper limits.

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

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

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

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

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

  In FIG. 24, (A) shows a hit type table showing the characteristics of the hit type control including the big hit and the small hit, and (B) shows the base and the variation time state after the end of the big hit gaming state of the sudden big hit. Shown is an abrupt big hit base / fluctuation time state selection table used to determine.

  In the hit type table of FIG. 24, for each hit type in the big hit and the small hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the big hit The variation time after the end of the gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the number of times of opening in the big hit (number of rounds), and the opening time of each round are shown. As shown in FIG. 24, as the jackpot gaming state with different numbers of rounds, there are provided a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states of 15 rounds of jackpot gaming state and 2 rounds of jackpot gaming state. In the small hit, a small hit game state with the same number of times of opening and open time as in the two round big hit game state.

  Specifically, in the 15-round big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is opened, a predetermined opening condition end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the opened state). Alternatively, the closed state is established in response to the establishment of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls that have been generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Also, in the two-round big hit game state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed in the open state) Alternatively, the closed state is established in response to the establishment of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls that have been generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the big hit gaming state reaches two rounds (final round) at which a predetermined upper limit value is reached.

  In this way, the big hit of 2 rounds is allowed up to the number of times of opening the grand prize opening is less than 15 rounds (2 times in this embodiment), but the opening time of the big prize opening is short (for example, 0. 0. It is a big hit type (type) for 5 seconds. In the case of the present embodiment, as a big hit of two rounds, the opening time of the grand prize opening is extremely short (0.5 seconds), and a prize ball (a prize ball paid out for the prize) is obtained. There is no hit.

  In addition, as a big hit of two rounds, it is possible to provide only a hit where a prize ball cannot be obtained, or only a hit where a prize ball can be obtained. Both a win and a win from which a prize ball can be obtained may be provided.

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit game state of 15 rounds or 2 rounds, the probability that the special game state is determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state (the normal game state which is not the probability change state) A type of jackpot (type) that shifts to a high probability state (an abbreviation of a probability variation state, also referred to as a high probability state) is called “probability big hit”. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state may be controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-time-short state in association with the probability variation state. is there. Note that the special game state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol, so when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start prize to occur and the possibility of a big hit game being played. Rise.

  Of the “big hit”, the type (type) of big hit that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the big hit gaming state of 15 rounds or 2 rounds is called “normal big hit”. In this embodiment, an example in which a normal big hit is provided for a big hit of 15 rounds is shown. Moreover, you may provide "normal jackpot" about either one or both of the big hit of 15 rounds, the big hit of 2 rounds. In addition, it is not always necessary to provide a big hit for both the 15 round big hit and the 2 round big hit.

  In addition, as a special gaming state, an electric chew support that facilitates (higher frequency) winning in the variable winning ball device 715 by increasing the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 715 is opened in association with the probability changing state. It may be controlled to the control state. Note that the special game state may be controlled to the electric chew support control state independently of the probability change state.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol of the game will be a winning symbol (normal symbol probability control), control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 715 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 715 Control (opening frequency increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 715 is open is higher than when the control is not performed, so the winning frequency to the second start winning port 714 is increased. As a result, the game ball becomes easier to start and win (the execution conditions for the variable display in the special symbol displays 708a and 708b and the effect display device 709 are more easily established). In addition, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 714 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state (high frequency state) in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 714 is increased by such electric Chu support control is the number of game balls to be paid out as a winning ball according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called a “high base state”. Also, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning to the variable winning ball apparatus 715 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 715, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  Furthermore, as the electric chew support control, by shifting to a state in which any one of the normal symbol shortening control state, the normal symbol probability changing control state, the open time extension control state, and the open number increase control state are combined, You may make it transfer to a high base state. In addition, as the electric chew support control, by shifting to any one of the normal symbol shortening control state, the normal symbol probability changing control state, the opening time extension control state, and the opening frequency increasing control state, You may make it transfer to a state. As described above, as the electric chew support control, any one of the normal symbol shortening control state, the normal symbol probability changing control state, the opening time extension control state, and the opening number increasing control state, any one of a plurality (all of them) Any control may be performed as long as the control is performed in a combined state or a combined state.

  In the present embodiment, the special gaming state may be controlled to the time reduction state and the electric chew support control state accompanying the probability changing state. Note that the special game state may be controlled to the short time state and the electric chew support control state independently of the probability change state. In addition, as a relationship between the short time state and the electric chew support control state in the special game state, the electric chew support control state may be controlled in association with the short time state, and the electric chew support is independently performed in the short time state. It may be controlled to the control state.

  In the case of the present embodiment, after the big hit gaming state, the special gaming state is controlled to the electric chew support control state when it is controlled to the probability changing state, and the electric tuner is controlled to be the probability changing state. There is a case where it is not controlled to the support control state. Note that, after the big hit gaming state is finished, when the normal state is entered instead of being controlled to the probability variation state, the control may be controlled to the electric chew support control state in which the period is limited by the number of variable displays.

  In the present embodiment, as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used, and terms indicating a combination of base states are as follows: The “high base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  Further, in the present embodiment, “low accuracy low base state”, “high accuracy low base state”, and “high accuracy high base state” are used as terms indicating a combination of the big hit probability state and the base state. . The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “highly accurate low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state. In addition, as in the case of the above-mentioned normal jackpot, when the jackpot probability state becomes a low probability state after the jackpot game state ends, for example, when performing electric Chu support control, the jackpot probability state is a low probability state, and The base state is the “low-accuracy and high-base state”, which is a state indicating that the base state is the high-base state.

  As shown in FIG. 24, as the big hit for 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided. In addition, as a big hit of the two rounds, an abrupt big hit is provided.

  The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to a non-probability changing state, a time reduction state, and an electric chew support control state (low-accuracy high-base state) after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state. The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the short time state, and the electric chew support control state (high probability high base state) after the end of 15 rounds of the jackpot gaming state. In the probability variation big hit, the probability variation state, the time reduction state, and the electric Chu support control state continue for a period until the condition that the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

  In the normal big hit, the period until the shorter condition is satisfied, which is the condition that the time reduction state is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times of the variable display or the condition that the next big hit occurs. continue. The number of times of variable display in which the time reduction state continues is also referred to as the time reduction number.

  The sudden hit big hit is a big hit in which, after the end of the two round big hit gaming state, control is performed to shift to a probability changing state, a non-time-saving state, and a non-electric Chu support control state (highly accurate low base state). In the sudden big hit, the probability variation state continues for a period until the condition that the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

  In the big hit, the number of rounds is small (twice) and the opening of the big prize opening is very short (open for 0.5 seconds). When notifying that it has become, it is possible to make it appear to the player as if it has suddenly changed into a certain probability change state, which is called “sudden probability change big hit”. “Suddenly probable big hit” may be referred to by the abbreviation “surprise big hit” or “surprise”. In the present embodiment, the probability variation big hit of two rounds is called “surprise big hit”. Such a big hit is a hit where no winning ball is practically obtained since the half-second opening is performed only twice in the big hit gaming state.

  The small hit is a hit (advantageous state) in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is opened with the same number of times and opening time as the sudden big hit in the gaming state (small hit gaming state) when the small hit is reached. When a small hit is made, after the small hit gaming state, both the big hit probability and the base state are not changed from those before the start of the small hit gaming state. As described above, the small hit is a hit in which a gaming state such as a big hit probability and a base state is maintained after the small hit gaming state is finished and before the start of the small hit gaming state. In the present embodiment, the small hit is an example in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is opened in the small hit gaming state with the same number of times of opening and the same opening time as the sudden big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. As for the small hit, the opening mode of the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 does not completely coincide with the opening mode at the time of the big hit, but it seems to be difficult to distinguish from the opening mode at the big hit. There may be. In other words, as a small hit, the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 may be opened in such a way that the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is opened with substantially the same number of times of opening and substantially the same opening time as the big hit.

  If it is determined that the big hit gaming state of the low probability low base state will be the high probability low base state after the big hit gaming state of the high probability low hit state, the base state will be small in the low probability low base state. The low base state is the same as the state after the end of the small hit gaming state when it is determined to win. This makes it difficult for the player to identify whether the winning position is a big hit or a small hit when the winning hole is opened twice in the low probability low base state. The fun of the game is improved.

  It should be noted that the normal big hit may be a big hit in which control is performed to make a non-probable change state, a non-time-short state, and a non-electric Chu support control state (low-probability low base state). Further, the probability variation big hit may be a big hit in which control is performed to be a probability variation state, a non-time-short state, and a non-electric Chu support control state (high accuracy low base state). In addition, the sudden hit may be a big hit in which control is performed to change into a probability variation state, a time reduction state, and an electric Chu support control state (highly accurate high base state).

  In addition, for the big hit game hit, after the big hit game state, the base state is set to the low base state and the variable time state is set to the non-time-short state, and after the big hit game state is finished, the base state is increased. As the base state, there may be provided separately from the second big hit big hit that makes the variable time state short time state, and these big hit big hits may be selected at a predetermined ratio.

  In this way, when the first and second big hits are provided, for example, the second special big hit is selected for the second special symbol to be in a shorter time state than the first special symbol. What is necessary is just to set the ratio made high. In this way, in the electric chew support control state, since the variable winning ball device 715 is frequently changed to the open state, the frequency of the variable display on the second special symbol display 708b is increased. Due to the opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 720, the two rounds of sudden big hit is an unfavorable hit for the player in terms of the number of winning balls obtained, compared to the normal round of 15 rounds and the probable big hit. Players are easily discouraged. Therefore, in the probability variation state and the electric chew support control state, the second special symbol display 708b has a two-round sudden probability big hit which is disadvantageous for the player in terms of the number of prize balls obtained from the normal round hit of 15 rounds and the probability variation big hit. Even if it occurs due to the display result, if the rate of control in the time-saving state is increased, the player is controlled not only in discouragement like in the case of non-time-saving state but also in the time-saving state. In some cases, the stored memory data is digested at an early stage, so that the player can be satisfied.

  In addition, as a hit where a prize ball cannot be obtained substantially, such as a big hit, it is a big hit of 15 rounds. However, since the opening time per round is extremely short, for example, 0.1 seconds, It is also possible that no prize ball is obtained. In addition, as a winning where a prize ball is not substantially obtained, a prize ball is substantially obtained by executing at least one of a small number of rounds or a short opening time per round. Anything that doesn't exist. Specifically, for a big hit (similarly for a small hit) for which no winning ball can be obtained, the number of times of opening is 2 and the opening time is 0.5 seconds, or the number of times of opening is 15 and the opening time is 0.00. What is necessary is just to set like 1 second. Also, instead of a big hit (similarly for a small hit) where no winning ball can be obtained, for example, a big hit game state rather than a big hit of 15 rounds, such as a big hit with two open times and an open time of 29 seconds Because the total value of the opening time at is short, a big hit with fewer prize balls than the 15 round big hit may be provided.

  In addition, the number of rounds is the same as the big hit, but the number of rounds is the same, such as providing a big hit with an opening pattern with a long opening time and a big hit with an opening pattern with a short opening time. A plurality of patterns with different opening patterns are provided, so that the selection is executed at different selection ratios when the first special symbol fluctuation display is a big hit and when the second special symbol fluctuation display is a big hit. Anyway.

  The big hit and the small hit are the same in the number of times and the opening time of the special variable winning ball apparatus 720, and it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the big hit or the small hit. Furthermore, since the big hit gaming state is not controlled in the short-time state after the end of the big hit gaming state, and the electric chew support control is not performed, compared with the small hit where the big hit probability and the base do not change after the end of the small hit gaming state, In the low-probability-low base state, it is difficult for the player to distinguish between the operation status after the end of the big hit gaming state for the sudden hit big hit and after the end of the small hit gaming state. As a result, after the end of the big hit gaming state of the sudden hit big hit and after the end of the small hit gaming state, when a common performance that does not notify that the probability changed state is performed, whether or not the probability changed state It is difficult for players to recognize. Since such a control state is a state in which the probability variation state is latent, it is called a latent effect state, and the control for making such a latent effect state is called latent effect control. By executing a common performance after the end of the big hit or small hit, latent production control is performed in which it is impossible to determine whether the state is a probability variation state or a non-probability variation state. Whether or not there is, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

  Note that for the sudden hit, the control may be performed so as to shift to the probability changing state, the time-shortening state, and the electric chew support control state (highly accurate high base state). When such control is performed, it is not necessary to provide a small hit, and furthermore, control is performed to shift to an effect state indicating the high-accuracy and high-base state without executing the above-described latent effect. May be.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the present embodiment, after the end of the big hit gaming state of the sudden hit big hit and after the end of the small hit gaming state, the latent effect control that performs a common effect without notifying that it is in the probable change state. Is done. By performing such latent effect control, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation as to whether or not the player is in a probable variation state, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when the “normal big hit” as in this embodiment is provided for the big hit of 15 rounds, since the number of rounds is controlled in the same time-short state as the same probability variable big hit, whether it is a sudden big hit or a small hit Is difficult for the player to recognize. Therefore, the above-described latent effect state may be controlled by performing a common effect that does not notify that the probability change state is in the probability change big hit and the normal big hit.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 700 of the present embodiment, the password can be input by displaying the main menu screen on the effect display device 709 by operating the effect switch 7111a to the effect switch 7111c. As in Example 1, the game history is stored after the password is entered at the start of the game.

  Here, the game history corresponds to a variable display number, a normal big hit number, a probable big hit number, a sudden big hit number, a small hit number, and the like.

  When the player finishes the game, a two-dimensional code capable of specifying the player's game history, current level, story stage, effect setting, and achievement mission history is generated, and the effect display device 709 is displayed. By being displayed, this two-dimensional code is acquired, and the contents specified from the two-dimensional code can be reflected in the contents of the player table provided in the management server 1200.

  Also, in the pachinko gaming machine 700 of the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when the fact that the specific mission is being performed is specified from the password, the specific mission is not the normal specific performance mode (specific performance mode N). It is notified that it is in the middle and is controlled to a specific effect mode M in which an effect for a specific mission (such as a premium notification for a specific mission) that cannot be executed except during a specific mission can be executed. It has become. By providing such an effect that can be executed only during a specific mission, it is possible to further increase the willingness of a player to play a game in cooperation with other players.

  As described above, the second embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the second embodiment, and changes and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the same or similar configuration as the first embodiment has the same effect as that described in the first embodiment. Further, the modified example illustrated for the first embodiment is also applicable to the second embodiment.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 700 of the first embodiment, the identification information (special symbol and effect symbol) is variably displayed, and based on the variable display result being the specific display result (big hit symbol), the specific gaming state (big hit symbol) Although the case where the present invention is applied to a gaming machine that performs a so-called variable display game controlled to a gaming state) has been shown, the embodiment shown in the present embodiment can also be applied to a game machine other than a so-called variable display game. For example, a variable prize device (combination) that can be controlled in an open state and a closed state in a game area is provided, and a game ball enters the accessory and the game ball wins a specific winning opening provided in the accessory It may be a gaming machine that performs what is called an accessory game for controlling to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) based on the above.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the first embodiment, a game ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the player launches the paid game ball (which may be a rental ball) into the game area. A game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values of a size specified by the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card. In addition, the present invention is also applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a given game score or a game score given by winning a game. can do.

  That is, after the game medium (game ball) passes through the start area, based on the establishment of the start condition that allows the start of variable display, a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are variably displayed and the display result is derived. A gaming machine having a variable display device for displaying, and when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, the gaming machine shifts to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player. A game ball enclosed in a gaming machine is used to play a game area, a game score is subtracted according to the game ball being driven, and a game ball wins a winning area provided in the game area The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds game scores according to the game. 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.

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Claims (2)

A gaming machine including a game history information output means capable of performing a predetermined game and outputting game history information capable of specifying a game history as a result of the game;
A management device including a game history receiving means for receiving the game history specified from the game history information output from the gaming machine;
A gaming system comprising:
The management device
Game history storage means for storing the game history received by the game history reception means for each player;
A player association means for associating another player with one player;
The game history stored in the game history storage means corresponding to the one player and the other player related to the one player by the player association means Privilege granting means for granting a privilege when the game history summed with the game history stored in the game history storage means satisfies a predetermined granting condition;
Including
When the player association means does not satisfy the specific condition when a game record based on the game history stored in the game history storage means corresponding to the one player satisfies a specific condition It is possible to associate a larger number of the other players with the one player. Specified from the game history information output from a gaming machine including game history information output means for outputting game history information capable of specifying a game history as a result of playing a game that is capable of performing a predetermined game A management device including a game history receiving means for receiving a played game history,
Game history storage means for storing the game history received by the game history reception means for each player;
A player association means for associating another player with one player;
The game history stored in the game history storage means corresponding to the one player and the other player related to the one player by the player association means Privilege granting means for granting a privilege when the game history summed with the game history stored in the game history storage means satisfies a predetermined granting condition;
Including
When the player association means does not satisfy the specific condition when a game record based on the game history stored in the game history storage means corresponding to the one player satisfies a specific condition It is possible to associate a larger number of the other players with the one player.

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