JP6231801B2 - Game machine and game system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that enables a predetermined game and can output information including game history information related to a player's game history in a predetermined manner, and a player in which game information related to the game about the gaming machine is registered. The present invention relates to a gaming system including a management device that manages each of them.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a slot machine that can output information on a player's game results, and a management device such as a server that updates and manages game history information for each player based on the output information; A gaming system consisting of is known.

  In the conventional gaming system, the player operates the gaming machine at the start and end of the game, and includes game result information related to the player's game result and a URL indicating the location of the WEB site of the management device. A two-dimensional code indicating information is output. The player uses the mobile phone to read the two-dimensional code, and based on the above URL, performs wireless communication via the wide area network to access the management device, and the player's game result information Send. The management device holds game information (game history information) related to the game history for each player, and updates the content of the game information of the player based on the received game result information.

  In addition, the player uses a mobile phone to access the management device and receives a password generated based on the player's game history information. In the next game, the player inputs the password to the gaming machine, regardless of whether it is the same gaming machine or the same gaming store (hall) in the previous gaming. The result of the game can be reflected in the current gaming machine and played. This makes it possible to show other players the degree to which the model is being exchanged, or to customize the content of the production to a desired aspect. Therefore, the superiority and interest of the player can be improved, and the game frequency of the model can be expected to increase.

  As such a gaming system, there is disclosed a system in which a player executes a presentation that can be selected according to a gaming history by inputting a password including a gaming history such as a setting setting and a level into the gaming machine. (For example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-83330 A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, only an effect that can be recognized as being selectable by the player can be executed only by making it possible to select an effect according to the player's game history, and an effect that is executed for the player. Since there is no opportunity to feel unexpectedness, there is a problem that it is not possible to sufficiently improve the interest of the game. Further, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, if an effect that cannot be recognized as being selectable by the player is executed or notification that selection is possible at the time of selection is made, the player cannot select. There is a risk of distrust in the gaming machine because it is not possible to understand whether the desired performance can be selected.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine, a management device, and a gaming system that improve the fun of gaming.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention provides:
A player's game history (for example, the total number of games, the total number of medals paid out, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, the number of consecutive bonus winnings, the history of achievement missions, the history of executed premier effects) A gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1 or pachinko gaming machine 700) that can output information including gaming history information related to level, experience value, production setting) in a predetermined manner (for example, can be output as a two-dimensional code). ,
Game history output means for outputting information including the game history information in a predetermined manner in response to an output operation by the player (for example, operation of stop switches 8L and 8R for selecting “2D code creation” and effect switch 56) (For example, the processing of steps S2706 and S2707 executed by the sub CPU 91a);
Production execution means for executing the production selected from the productions for which the selection permission condition is satisfied (for example, the sub CPU 91a executes the production for beginners, the production for intermediate players, and the production for advanced players selected from the production selection screen) Processing)
The selection permission condition is a first selection permission condition (for example, “total number of missions cleared”) set based on first information that can be specified by the player (for example, “total number of games” or “number of missions cleared”). With regard to the “number of games”, 0 to 20000 [G] is a condition for permitting selection of effects for beginners, 20001 to 40000 [G] is a condition for permitting selection of effects for intermediate players, and 40001 to [G] is a condition for permitting selection of effects for advanced players. As for “number of mission clears”, 0 to 20 [times] are conditions for permitting selection for beginners, 21 to 50 [times] are conditions for permitting selection for intermediates, and 51 to [times] are conditions for directing for advanced users. Selection permission conditions) and second selection permission conditions (for example, “elapsed period”) set based on second information that cannot be specified by the player (for example, “elapsed period” since the installation of the slot machine 1), 0-25 [weeks] Select permission condition of performance for the mind's, from 26 to 55 [week] is selected permission condition of performance for intermediate players, 56 to and a selection permission conditions of the Week Produce for advanced users),
The effect execution means is configured such that a specific effect (for example, an effect for intermediate players, an effect for advanced players) cannot be selected when the first selection permission condition is not satisfied, and can be selected when the second selection permission condition is satisfied. A notification effect that notifies information related to the selection of the specific effect is executed (for example, an effect that notifies an effect that can be selected only when the selection permission condition of the “elapsed period” is satisfied). .

  According to such a configuration, by executing the notification effect, the specific effect is executed for a player who cannot recognize that only the second selection permission condition is satisfied and the specific effect can be selected. It can be recognized that the specific effect has been made selectable before. As a result, it is possible to make the player feel a sense of surprise with respect to the fact that the specific performance can be selected without causing distrust to the gaming machine, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The second information may be information (for example, “elapsed period” from the installation of the slot machine 1) determined based on the acquired date / time data (for example, date / time data acquired by the RTC 97).

  According to such a configuration, there is a possibility that the effects that can be selected based on the date and time data may increase, so that the interest of the game is further improved.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The notification effect is not only an effect that notifies information related to selection of all effects for which the selection permission condition is satisfied (for example, an effect that can be selected only when the selection permission condition of “elapsed period” is satisfied). , An effect that informs all effects that can be selected when the selection permission condition of “total number of games” and “number of missions cleared” is satisfied.

  According to such a configuration, by executing the notification effect, the player can recognize all the selectable effects.

(4) In the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
Key data (for example, password) issued by a management device (for example, management server 1200) that manages game information (for example, information shown in FIG. 11 (a)) relating to the gaming machine for each of the registered players. In response to a player's request, key data receiving means (for example, executed by the sub CPU 91a) receives from the player the key data generated by the management device based on the game information corresponding to the player. The processing of steps S2401 to S2414) is further provided,
In the key data, specific information (for example, the total number of games stored in the personal history storage area allocated to the RAM 91b and the achievement missions) that can specify the effects that can be selected when the first selection permission condition is satisfied. History) may be included.

  According to such a configuration, since the first selection permission condition is satisfied and an effect that can be selected can be specified by the management device that issues the key data without being specified by the gaming machine, It is possible to reduce the calculation load of the gaming machine for specifying the possible effects.

(5) In the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
The first information is information determined based on the game history information (for example, “total number of games” or “number of missions cleared” of the player),
In the specific effect, the first selection permission condition is not satisfied and it is determined that the second selection permission condition is satisfied, and the game is further performed by the player, and the game history information is updated. It may be an effect that can be selected when the selection permission condition is satisfied (for example, the effect for beginners, the effect for intermediate players as the “total number of games” and “number of mission clears” increase, It may be set so that it can be selected in the order of production for advanced users).

  According to such a configuration, a specific effect can be executed if the second selection permission condition is satisfied even before the first selection permission condition is satisfied. Even if the game history information is not updated, it can be expected that the specific effect will be executed, and the game can be further motivated.

(7) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming system according to the third aspect of the present invention provides:
A player's game history (for example, the total number of games, the total number of medals paid out, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, the number of consecutive bonus winnings, the history of achievement missions, the history of executed premier effects) Gaming machine information (for example, slot machine 1 or pachinko gaming machine 700) that can output information including gaming history information related to level, experience value, production setting) in a predetermined manner (for example, can be output as a two-dimensional code), and A management system (e.g., management server 1200) that manages game information (e.g., information shown in FIG. 11 (a)) about a gaming machine for each registered player,
The management device
Game history acquisition means for acquiring the game history information (for example, the processing of steps S2903 to S2906 executed by the control unit 210);
Based on the game history information acquired by the game history acquisition means, game information update means for updating the game information (for example, processing of steps S3101 to S3119 executed by the control unit 210 and processing of steps S3201 to S3216); ,
In response to a player's request, key data issuing means (for example, a process in which the control unit 210 issues a password) that issues key data (for example, a password) generated based on game information corresponding to the player. Prepared,
The gaming machine is
A game history output that outputs information including the game history information in a predetermined manner in response to an output operation by the player (for example, operation of stop switches 8L and 8R for selecting “2D code creation” and effect switch 56). Means (for example, processing in steps S2706 and S2707 executed by the sub CPU 91a);
Production execution means for executing the production selected from the productions for which the selection permission condition is satisfied (for example, the sub CPU 91a executes the production for beginners, the production for intermediate players, and the production for advanced players selected from the production selection screen) Processing)
The selection permission condition is a first selection permission condition (for example, “total number of missions cleared”) set based on first information that can be specified by the player (for example, “total number of games” or “number of missions cleared”). With regard to the “number of games”, 0 to 20000 [G] is a condition for permitting selection of effects for beginners, 20001 to 40000 [G] is a condition for permitting selection of effects for intermediate players, and 40001 to [G] is a condition for permitting selection of effects for advanced players. As for “number of mission clears”, 0 to 20 [times] are conditions for permitting selection for beginners, 21 to 50 [times] are conditions for permitting selection for intermediates, and 51 to [times] are conditions for directing for advanced users. Selection permission conditions) and second selection permission conditions (for example, “elapsed period”) set based on second information that cannot be specified by the player (for example, “elapsed period” since the installation of the slot machine 1), 0-25 [weeks] Select permission condition of performance for the mind's, from 26 to 55 [week] is selected permission condition of performance for intermediate players, 56 to and a selection permission conditions of the Week Produce for advanced users),
The effect execution means is configured such that a specific effect (for example, an effect for intermediate players, an effect for advanced players) cannot be selected when the first selection permission condition is not satisfied, and can be selected when the second selection permission condition is satisfied. A notification effect that notifies information related to the selection of the specific effect is executed (for example, an effect that notifies an effect that can be selected only when the selection permission condition of the “elapsed period” is satisfied). .

  According to such a configuration, it can be expected that the same operational effects as the above gaming machine (1) can be obtained.

It is a figure showing the whole game system composition concerning Embodiment 1 of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a portable terminal. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the management server to which the management apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention is applied. It is a front view of the slot machine to which the gaming machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is applied. It is a figure showing the internal structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of the combination defined as winning. It is a figure which shows the object combination of the internal lottery classified by game state. It is a figure which shows the experience value provision number according to level and the number of games. It is a figure which shows the structure of the player database with which a management server is provided, the game history database, and a privilege database. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main menu display process performed with a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the password input reception process performed with a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main menu operation process after password input performed with a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the production | presentation setting process performed with a slot machine. It is a figure which shows a selection permission condition table. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the server main process performed with a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the easy start update process performed with a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the normal update process performed with a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the level and experience value update process performed with a management server. (A) is a diagram showing an example of the production version of four slot machines immediately after being introduced to the game hall, and (b) is one month after the introduction to the game hall when the password with upgrade information is lifted The figure which shows an example of the production version of four slot machines, (c) is a figure which shows an example of the production version of four slot machines when the forced version upgrade is executed after 3 months from the introduction to the amusement hall. is there. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine to which the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure in the main board | substrate with which a pachinko game machine is provided.

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

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

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

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

The storage unit 120 includes a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a flash memory, and a semiconductor memory such as a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory). The storage unit 120 stores programs and data such as application programs for causing the control unit 110 to execute various functions of the mobile terminal 1100.
The operation unit 130 includes dial keys, cross operation keys, and other function keys for inputting numbers such as telephone numbers and various data, alphabets, and other characters. Note that the operation unit 130 may include a touch panel. The operation unit 130 receives an operation input from the user and sends a signal related to the received operation to the control unit 110.

The display unit 140 includes a liquid crystal display (hereinafter referred to as “LCD”). The display unit 140 may be configured by a display device such as an EL (Electro Luminescence) display. The display unit 140 displays character data and image data supplied from the control unit 110.
The wireless communication unit 150 transmits a signal received from another mobile terminal or server via the antenna 151 to the control unit 110 and causes the antenna 151 to output a signal to be transmitted from the control unit 110 to the other mobile terminal or server.
The camera unit 160 captures an image of a shooting target in accordance with the player's operation, converts the captured image into image data, and supplies the image data to the control unit 110. In the present embodiment, the camera unit 160 images a two-dimensional code.

The control unit 110 includes a microprocessor (Micro Processing Unit, hereinafter referred to as “MPU”). The control unit 110 performs processing on data from the storage unit 120, the operation unit 130, the display unit 140, the wireless communication unit 150 unit, and the camera unit 160 according to a program such as an application program stored in the storage unit 120. The processed data is supplied to the storage unit 120, the display unit 140, and the wireless communication unit 150.
In addition to the above configuration, the mobile terminal 1100 may include a voice input / output function and an infrared communication function provided in a general mobile phone.

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

The storage unit 220 includes a ROM, a RAM, an external storage device such as a flash memory and a hard disk drive, and the like. The storage unit 220 stores programs and data for causing the control unit 210 to execute various functions of the management server 1200.
The operation unit 230 includes an input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, a keypad, a touch pad, and a touch panel. The operation unit 230 receives an operation input from a user such as an administrator of the management server 1200 and sends a signal related to the received operation to the control unit 210.

The display unit 240 is configured by an LCD, for example. The display unit 240 may be configured by other display devices such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display or an EL display. The display unit 240 displays character data and image data supplied from the control unit 210.
The communication unit 250 supplies data received from the mobile terminal 1100 or another server via the Internet network 900 to the control unit 210, and the data supplied from the control unit 210 is supplied to the mobile terminal via the Internet network 900. It is transmitted to 1100 or another server.

  The control unit 210 is configured by an MPU, for example. The control unit 210 processes the data from the storage unit 220, the operation unit 230, the display unit 240, and the communication unit 250 according to the program stored in the storage unit 220, and stores the processed data in the storage unit 220. The operation unit 230, the display unit 240, and the communication unit 250 are supplied. In addition, the control part 210 of this embodiment can acquire date-time data from the RTC (Real Time Clock) 211 with which the motherboard (not shown) with which MPU was attached is provided.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 6, “black 7”, “net 7 (shaded 7)”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “ A plurality of identifiable symbols such as “Replay”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Bell”, and “Orange” are drawn in a predetermined order for each reel 2. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R are displayed in the upper, middle and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively.
The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIGS. 5 and 7) provided correspondingly. As a result, the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the see-through window 3 while continuously changing. Further, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, so that three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

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

At the position corresponding to each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the front door 1b, a horizontally-long rectangular see-through window 3 that allows the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to be seen through from the front side is provided. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.
For the front door 1b, a medal insertion portion 4 capable of inserting medals (game value), a medal payout port 9 from which medals are paid out, and a credit (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player) are used. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (in this embodiment, three in any game state) out of a prescribed number of bets determined in accordance with the game state within the range. The settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned), and the game is started. Start switch 7 that is operated at the time, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Out switch 56 (CHANCE buttons) are provided operable by the player.

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

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 7) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R (see FIG. 7) 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 (see FIG. 5) provided inside the housing 1a. A medal having a medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that is inserted from the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the medal insertion unit 4 and selectively flows to the hopper tank 34a side. A selector (not shown) and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 7) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  Inside the casing 1a, reel sensors 33L and 33C capable of detecting the reel reference positions of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, the right reel 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C and 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, respectively. , 33R (see FIG. 7), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and medals stored in the hopper tank 34a A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out the medals from the medal payout outlet 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 7, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The gaming control board 40 controls the gaming state, the presentation control board 90 controls the presentation according to the gaming state, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1. To be supplied.

The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC 100V power from outside. The power supply board 101 generates a DC voltage necessary for driving each electrical component constituting the slot machine 1 from the AC100V power supply, and is connected to the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 connected via the game control board 40. Supply.
Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

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

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

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

The main control unit 41 includes a microcomputer including a main CPU 41a, a RAM 41b, a ROM 41c, and an I / O 41d, and controls a game. The random number generation circuit 42 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates a value each time a pulse is generated. The sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42 and outputs the acquired numerical value to the main control unit 41. The random number generation circuit 42 is set for each type of random number used for the progress of the game, and a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number is determined. The sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number in accordance with an instruction from the main CPU 41a.
The configuration for acquiring the random number is not limited to the configuration described above, and is arbitrary. For example, the main CPU 41a may process or update various numerical values by software processing using different random counters based on the numerical values acquired from the sampling circuit 43. In the present embodiment, the range of the above random number value is a 16-bit range, that is, a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

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

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

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

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

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

The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56 (in this embodiment, it is expressed as “CHANCE button” on the outer surface thereof), and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. It has become.
The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 4), effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above, which are arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

In the present embodiment, the output control of the effect device is performed by the sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90, but the output control of the effect device is directly performed separately from the sub control unit 91. The output control unit to be performed is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, the sub control unit 91 determines the output pattern of the effect device based on the command from the main control unit 41, and the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91 The output control unit may be configured to perform output control of the rendering device based on the above, and in such a configuration, output control of the rendering device is performed by both the sub-control unit 91 and the output control unit.
Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the rendering effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are illustrated as the rendering device, but for example, a display device that is mechanically driven or a mechanically driven role item. Etc. may be applied as a production device.

  The effect control board 90 includes a sub-control unit 91, a display control circuit 92, an LED drive circuit 93, an audio output circuit 94, a reset circuit 95, a switch detection circuit 96, an RTC 97, and a power interruption detection circuit 98. . Note that the RTC 97 of the present embodiment is configured in the same manner as the RTC 211 of the control unit 210, and can acquire date and time data.

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise. The set value may be set in three stages such as 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, H (High), or in seven stages 1-7.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient if it is initialized at the end of the BB, such as various display devices, LED display data, I / O 41d input / output data, and game time counter. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized at the end of the BB, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, and the total number of medals paid out in the BB. The special work is a work that stores data to be initialized only before the start of setting, such as data for transmitting a command to the effect control board 90 and various software random numbers. The set value work is a work in which a set value used when performing a lottery in the internal lottery process is stored. After initializing 0 before setting 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 41b is destroyed at the time of activation. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41b, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main CPU 41a is stored, and the unused stack area is established by any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later, as in the unused area. In this case, the used stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

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

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

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

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

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

Among the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the replaying role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game, but the special flag winning flag is It is valid until a combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having a combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It will be.
As the role in this slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 8, a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) as a special role and a big bonus (1), (2) (hereinafter referred to as BB (1), (2) Is defined). In addition, watermelon, cherry, and bell are defined as small roles, and replay is defined as a replaying role.

In any gaming state, a cherry is awarded when the combination of “Cherry-ANY-Bell” or “Cherry-ANY-Replay” is arranged on any of the winning lines for the left reel 2L, that is, the left reel 2L When a “Cherry” symbol is derived on one of the lines and a “Bell” or “Replay” symbol is derived on the winning line where “Cherry” is stopped on the left reel 2L, Two medals are paid out.
The watermelon is awarded when the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 15 medals are paid out.

The bell is awarded when a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 12 medals are paid out.
Replay is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay” is aligned on the winning line in the normal gaming state. When the replay wins, there is no payout of medals, but the next game can be started without setting the number of bets again, so three medals corresponding to the number of bets that are no longer required to be set in the next game are paid out. This is essentially the same as.

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

BB (1) is awarded when a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB. BB (2) is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB.
When BB (1) (2) wins, the gaming state shifts to BB and simultaneously shifts to RB. When RB ends, if BB has not ended, it shifts to RB again and BB ends. Until the RB state is controlled. In other words, the RB state is always controlled during BB. The BB ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the BB exceeds 480. At the end of the BB, the RB is also ended regardless of whether or not the RB end condition is satisfied.

Then, the internal lottery of this embodiment is demonstrated. In the internal lottery, whether or not the above winnings are permitted is determined before the display results of all reels (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C and right reel 2R) are derived and displayed (in practice, (When the start switch 7 is detected). In the internal lottery, first, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the acquired random number for internal lottery and the number of judgment values for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value Depending on the situation, a lottery will be held.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the role that is the subject of the internal lottery differs depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state or RB (BB). The subject of the internal lottery also differs depending on whether or not the role is being carried over (normal: normal game state in which special role is not carried over, winning: normal game state in which special role is carried over).

RB, BB (1), BB (2), RB + watermelon, RB + cherry, BB (1) + watermelon, BB (1) if the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the special role is not carried over + Cherry, BB (2) + Watermelon, BB (2) + Cherry, Replay, Watermelon, Cherry, and Bell are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.
If the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the special combination is carried over, the replay, watermelon, cherry, and bell are sequentially read out as the target combinations for the internal lottery.
If the gaming state is RB (BB), watermelon, cherry, and bell are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.
In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values for each combination determined in accordance with the current gaming state and set value is sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery, and when the addition result overflows, the winning combination is won. It is determined to be a thing. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  In the internal lottery, when any winning combination is determined, the main CPU 41a sets a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination determined in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41b. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 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 the special combination is won, the main CPU 41a sets a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is set. To clear. When the general combination is won, the main CPU 41a sets a general combination winning flag indicating that the general combination is won in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or combination of winning combinations is won, only the general winning combination storing work is cleared.

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 6, the “bell” of the left reel 2L, the “bell” of the middle reel 2C, and the “bell” of the right reel 2R are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less. Regardless of the timing at which the reel stop operation is performed, the “bell-bell-bell” combination is always aligned on the winning line, and the bell wins. In addition, the “replay” of the left reel 2L, the “replay” of the middle reel 2C, and the “replay” of the right reel 2R are arranged at intervals of 4 frames each, and when the replay is won, each reel is stopped. Regardless of the timing, the “replay-replay-replay” combination is always on the winning line and the replay wins.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, 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 bet amount in a state where the number is not set. Further, since the BET command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the BET command.
The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game, and in a state where a predetermined number of bets is set, Sent when a medal is inserted and credits are added.

The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the internal winning flag 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 left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R is started.
The reel stop command can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. This command is transmitted every time stop control accompanying the stop operation of each reel is performed. 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 that indicates the occurrence or release of the stop state. After the end of the BB, the stop command that indicates the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the ending effect waiting time has elapsed, and the reset operation is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.
The error command is a command indicating the occurrence or cancellation of an error state and the type of error state.When the error is determined and controlled to the error state, an error command indicating the occurrence of the error state and its type is transmitted, When the reset operation is performed and the error state is released, an error command indicating the release of the error state is transmitted.
The return command is a command indicating that the main CPU 41a has returned to the control state before power interruption, and is transmitted when the main CPU 41a returns to the control state before power interruption.

The setting start command is a command indicating the start of the setting change state, and is transmitted when shifting to the setting change state. Further, since the control state of the main CPU 41a is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it can be specified by the setting start command that the control state of the main CPU 41a has been initialized.
The confirmation start command is a command indicating the start of the setting confirmation state, and is transmitted when shifting to the setting confirmation state. The confirmation end command is a command indicating the end of the setting confirmation state, and is transmitted when the setting confirmation state ends.
The operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (ON / OFF) of the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular intervals.

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

Commands other than a setting start command, an error command indicating a RAM abnormality, a return command, and an operation detection command are generated according to the progress of the game in the game process, and are temporarily stored in a normal command transmission buffer provided in a special work in the RAM 41b. Stored and transmitted in timer interrupt processing (main).
In the present embodiment, a command is generated in the game process and stored in a normal command transmission buffer. In the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main), when an untransmitted command stored in the command transmission buffer is detected, the untransmitted command stored in the normal command transmission buffer is transmitted.
In addition, the normal command transmission buffer has an area where a plurality of commands can be stored, so that newly generated commands can be stored without waiting for transmission of unsent commands stored in the normal command transmission buffer. It can be stored in an empty area of the normal command transmission buffer.

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

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

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

  The sub CPU 91a executes a command reception interrupt process when a strobe signal indicating the transmission of a command from the main CPU 41a is input. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91b. In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub CPU 91a is the earliest stage. Based on the received command, the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91c is referred to. Based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table, various effects such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, etc. Control the output of the device.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, when the sub CPU 91a performs an effect by operating the operation switches of the left stop switch 8L and the middle stop switch 8C at the same time, the left stop switch 8L is detected and the right stop switch 8R is detected. If an operation of the middle stop switch 8C is detected in a state where there is no such effect, a corresponding effect is performed. However, when the operation of the middle stop switch 8C is detected in a state where both the left stop switch 8L and the right stop switch 8R are detected, the operation of the left stop switch 8L and the middle stop switch 8C is performed as described above. In this case, the corresponding effects are not performed.
That is, when performing a specific operation effect according to the operation of a specific operation switch, if an operation switch other than the specific operation switch is operated together with the specific operation switch, the specific operation effect is not performed. It has become.

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

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

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

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

  As an achievement condition to which an experience value is given, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, when a continuous performance indicating the possibility of winning a special role is executed and the special role is won or missed, a bonus confirmation screen is displayed. The case where it is displayed is determined, the difficulty level of each achievement condition, the current level, the experience value given according to the number of games since the game was started is determined, and when the achievement condition is established Experience values according to the situation will be given.

  The continuous effect B shown in FIG. 10 is an effect indicating that the possibility of winning the special role is higher than the continuous effect A, that is, an effect in which the ratio selected at the time of winning the special role is higher than the continuous effect A. It is an effect whose appearance rate is lower than that of the continuous effect A.

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

Moreover, even when the same achievement condition is satisfied, the experience value given by 0 to 499G, 500 to 699G, and 700G or more is different, and the more experience value is given as the number of games increases. It has become.
Further, every time the value of the level exceeds a certain value, the experience value to be given decreases, and the experience value to be given decreases. Specifically, when the level exceeds 30 and when the level exceeds 60, the experience value assigned is decreased, and the experience value is not assigned depending on the achievement condition. For this reason, every time the level exceeds a certain value, it becomes difficult to further increase the level.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, an experience value is given when an achievement condition corresponding to the result of playing a game is established, and the level increases according to the experience value, and the production pattern increases. The setting items for the production increase, and the player's willingness to play the game can be effectively enhanced.
Note that the achievement conditions include conditions other than the conditions shown in FIG. 10, and include, for example, conditions for obtaining a result of achievement of a specific mission.

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

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

Further, the value of the level can take over not only the value increased in one slot machine 1 but also the value increased in other slot machines 1. Further, not only the level value but also the stage of the story developed in the other slot machine 1 or when the player changes the production setting in the other slot machine 1, the setting contents can be taken over. Specifically, the player selects “Enter Password” from the main menu screen, and inputs a password issued in advance by the management server 1200, so that the level and effect setting according to the previous game history (story) It is possible to play a game by taking over (including this stage).
Although the password (key data) will be described in detail later, it is possible to specify the level, model information, latest information, and other effect settings according to the player's individual game history managed by the management server 1200 described later. Character data consisting of characters.

The main menu screen is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 when the effect switch 56 (CHANCE button) is operated in the control state from the end of the game (after the setting change) until the bet amount is set. Is done.
When the main menu screen is displayed, the stop switch 8L is operated to move to the left menu item, and the stop switch 8R is operated to move to the right menu item. Then, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the menu item displayed in front is selected. Further, when the production switch 56 is operated in a state where “End” is displayed in front of the menu item, or the stop switch 8C is operated for a predetermined time or more, “YES” and “NO” can be selected. The completion confirmation screen is displayed. By operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 on this end confirmation screen and selecting “YES” from “YES” and “NO”, the basic screen (normal before moving to the main menu screen) Screen). In addition, the screen returns to the basic screen when no operation is continued for a predetermined time for each screen.

  On the main menu screen before the password is entered and before the game is started by the simple start described later, menu items of “easy start”, “password entry”, “member registration”, and “end” are displayed.

  Next, password input operation specifications will be described. When the player selects the password menu by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 on the main menu screen before entering the password or before starting the game by the simple start described later, the sub CPU 91a inputs the password. A screen is displayed. On the password input screen, the characters are selected and the password is input by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56.

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

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

  Next, a procedure for analyzing the input password will be described. In the ROM 91c, a password analysis table in which numerical values of 0 to 31 are determined in advance corresponding to characters constituting the password (32 types of Roman characters: 26 types and 6 types of symbols) is stored in advance. The sub CPU 91a refers to the password analysis table and replaces the input password with a corresponding numerical value.

Next, the replaced numerical value is converted into a 35-bit binary value, and version upgrade information, level, story stage, production setting and the like to be described later are analyzed from the 35-bit value.
Of these 35-bit values, 5 bits indicate a hash value (random number assigned to the management server 1200 so that passwords vary), 3 bits indicate upgrade information, and 8 bits indicate a level. 5 bits indicate the stage of the story, and the remaining 14 bits indicate production settings 1 to 4. The level, story stage, and production settings specified from these values are set in the level storage area, story storage area, and production setting storage area, respectively, and production version information corresponding to the specified upgrade information is stored in the production version information. It will be set to the area.

Here, the upgrade information is information generated by the management server 1200 and is information for the management server 1200 to update the effect version of the slot machine 1.
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a selectable effect pattern (for example, an output pattern such as a character appearing in the effect, a song used, or a lighting effect) among a plurality of types of effect patterns is set in advance by the effect version. It is designed so that an effect that is executed whenever an effect version is updated is added or changed. In addition, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has eight types of versions (version 1 to version 8) set in advance as production versions, and is designed to upgrade one version at a time from version 1 to version 8. ing.

In this embodiment, as the 3-bit upgrade information, “001 (1)” which is a value indicating the first upgrade to version 2 and a value indicating the second upgrade to version 3 are used. “010 (2)”,..., “111 (7)”, which is a value indicating the seventh version upgrade to version 8, is set. In this embodiment, “000 (0)”, which is a value indicating that there is no version upgrade, is set as the 3-bit version upgrade information.
The effect version information is information for the slot machine 1 to manage the current effect version. In the present embodiment, 3-bit data is set as effect version information, and “001 (1)” which is a value indicating version 1, “010 (2)” which is a value indicating version 2,. A value “111 (7)” indicating version 7 and a value “000 (0)” indicating version 8 are set.

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

  Then, when the player finishes the game, the player's game history, current level, experience value, production setting (model information and latest information are not included), information including achievement mission history, etc. ( 2D code including (game result information) is output from the slot machine 1 and obtained using the portable terminal 1100, and the player database described later provided in the management server 1200 includes the game result information included in the 2D code. It can be reflected in the contents of.

  Note that if “Easy Start” is selected on the main menu screen by the player, unlike the case of entering the password, the player cannot take over the previous game history, but the player Slots 2D code including game history, current level, experience value, production settings (excluding model information and latest information), achievement mission history, etc., after selecting "Easy Start" until the end of the game It can be output from the machine 1.

  On the main menu screen after the password is entered or the game is started by simple start, menu items of “DATA CLEAR”, “CREATE 2D CODE”, “TODAY RESULT”, and “END” are displayed. For example, when “DATA CLEAR” is selected by the player on the main menu screen in this case, the password storage area, personal history storage area, experience value storage area, level storage area, model assigned to the RAM 91b Each of the information storage area, the latest information storage area, and the effect setting storage area is cleared.

In addition, when “Today's result” is selected by the player on the main menu screen, the game history, current level, experience value contents from the start of the game after the password input or simple start to the present time, The history of achievement missions is displayed.
When the player selects “Create 2D code” on the main menu screen, the sub CPU 91a generates a 2D code and causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display the generated 2D code. In the two-dimensional code displayed here, for example, in the case of a game for which a password is input, a URL (normal update URL) indicating the location of a normal update page on the management server 1200 and a password input at the start of the game And a game random number (32-bit random number in the present embodiment), a game history update data, and acquired data, which are random values acquired each time a two-dimensional code is created, are included. Here, the game history update data and the acquired data constitute game result information.

The game history update data includes each data value stored in the personal history storage area (total number of games, total number of medals paid out, number of BBs, number of RBs, number of consecutive winnings of bonuses (number of consecutive resorts), History, history of executed premium effects), level values stored in the level storage area, experience values stored in the experience value storage area, effects settings 1 to 3 stored in the effect setting storage area, etc. Stored.
The acquired data is data indicating privilege point data to be described later.

  Here, in the two-dimensional code, the total number of games (0 to 9999 games) is 14 bits, the number of BBs (0 to 127) is 7 bits, the number of RBs (0 to 63) is 6 bits, and the level value (0 ~ 199) is 8 bits, experience value (0 to 999) is 10 bits, production setting 1 to 3 (each 0 to 99) is 7 bits each (total 7 x 3 = 21 bits) 100 bits are used as the type (100 types). Therefore, a total of 166 bits are used for the game history update data. On the other hand, 1 bit is used for acquired data (privilege point data (0, 1)).

In this way, the acquisition data used for granting a privilege such as an item can be handled only by the data amount of information related to the granting of the game, unlike the game history update data used for outputting the game history. The proportion occupied can be reduced.
In the present embodiment, the experience value stored in the experience value storage area is the remaining fractional experience value (that is, 0 to 9) used for level-up.

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

  Note that the input of a new password is prohibited until the two-dimensional code is displayed after the password is authenticated. When the two-dimensional code is displayed and the screen is switched to the basic screen by operating the effect switch 56, the password storage area, personal history storage area, experience value storage area, level storage area, model information storage allocated to the RAM 91b are stored. Each of the area, the latest information storage area, and the effect setting storage area is cleared, and the password input is permitted again.

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

  As will be described in detail later, the password issued by the management server 1200 changes depending on a random value that changes every time it is issued, so the same password is used even when the same game history is specified. It's not easy to guess the password. In the present embodiment, in order to receive a password issued from the management server 1200, the mobile server 1100 is used to access the management server 1200 in advance, perform membership registration, and terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 1100. ) Must be registered. In this embodiment, when “member registration” is selected on the main menu screen by the player, the sub CPU 91a generates a two-dimensional code that specifies the URL indicating the location of the member registration page of the management server 1200. Display on the liquid crystal display 51. The player can easily access the member registration page of the management server 1200 by reading the two-dimensional code with the portable terminal 1100.

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

  After the game is started by selecting “Easy Start”, the two-dimensional code displayed when the game is ended is different from the case where the password is entered and started. Specifically, instead of the normal update URL, a URL (easy start update URL) indicating the location of the easy start page on the management server is included, and no password is included. Yes. Other information is the same as the two-dimensional code based on the game in which the password is input.

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

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

After displaying the various menu screens that shift from the main menu screen as described above, the sub CPU 91a of the present embodiment switches to the basic screen when a predetermined time has elapsed if no operation is performed by the player. It is like that.
In addition, when the player inputs a password or “Easy Start” is selected, the sub CPU 91a produces an effect different from the effect mode (normal effect mode) when these operations are not performed. The control state is changed to the specific effect mode which is a mode.

  For example, a specific effect area is assigned to a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and only a regular pattern is displayed in the specific effect area in the normal effect mode. On the other hand, in the specific effect mode, an experience value meter indicating the character based on the effect setting set by the player in the specific effect area, the level value of the player, and the experience value required until the next level increase is displayed. ing. Note that the target displayed in the specific effect area in the specific effect mode is not limited to the above, and for example, the achievement status of the mission may be displayed.

  However, in the specific effect mode by selecting “Easy Start”, it is not possible to specify the effect setting, level value, etc. Therefore, in the specific effect area, not the effect setting set by the player but the character and level based on the default effect setting A value or experience value meter is displayed (for example, 0 for a level value, 0 level for an experience value meter).

Further, the sub CPU 91a deletes the specific effect area when the stop switch 8C is operated for a predetermined time or more in a state where the basic screen is displayed regardless of the normal effect mode or the specific effect mode. In the default setting, a specific effect area is displayed, and when a game start operation (input of a password or selection of “easy start”) according to this system is performed or a game end operation ( If “DATA CLEAR” or “CREATE 2D CODE” is selected, the specific effect area is displayed again even if the specific effect area has been erased.
In the present embodiment, in the specific effect mode and the normal effect mode, the display modes in the areas other than the specific effect area are the same, and the same effect is performed. For example, an effect of raining in the background is performed regardless of the effect mode, which suggests the result of the internal lottery.
As described above, since the display mode of the area other than the specific effect area can be shared between the specific effect mode and the normal effect mode, it is possible to reduce the capacity of the image data and the moving image data to be used.

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

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

  The management server 1200 includes a player database for managing game information of the player, a game history database for managing a history of game results for each game of the player, and privilege data given to the player. A privilege database for managing information. The management server 1200 also manages a registration URL database (registered URL DB) that manages the URL of each update request received when the game information is updated as registered information, and each received when the game information is not updated. And an illegal URL database (invalid URL DB) that manages the URL of the update request as illegal information.

  In the player database, as shown in FIG. 11A, terminal identification information (SIM data) that can identify the mobile terminal 1100 owned by the player, current status (standby / game), password (last) ), Total number of games to date, total number of BBs, total number of RBs, current level, experience value (of fraction), points, points, setting contents of production settings 1 to 3, according to mission Player information including achievement status (1 for missions that have been achieved, 0 for missions that have not been achieved) and the like is registered for each player (for each terminal identification information). In addition to this, the player information includes the player name (registered name), gender, date of birth, personal information (member information) of the player such as prefectures, although not shown. .

  In the game history database, as shown in FIG. 11B, terminal identification information (SIM data) that can identify the mobile terminal 1100 owned by the player who played the game, the game date and time, the slot machine 1 at the start of the game , The game random number randomly acquired by the slot machine 1 at the end of the game, the number of games in the game, the number of BBs in the game, the number of RBs in the game, the end of the game Game history information including the level value at the time, the experience value (of fraction) at the end of the game, the setting contents of the production settings 1 to 3 at the end of the game, the achievement status by mission in the game, etc. Has been.

  In the privilege database, as shown in FIG. 11 (c), the storage location of privilege data (content data or a two-dimensional code indicating a replacement ticket or an application ticket) corresponding to a privilege ID that can identify a privilege. Privilege data information including the type of privilege data, the type of condition for granting a privilege, the condition value of the corresponding type, the date / time data to which the privilege point is given, and the like is registered. As the type of condition, points, points (details will be described later), level, mission achievement rate, number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs, etc. can be set. Condition values (number of points, The number of points) can be set.

  Next, returning to the slot machine 1, the contents of each process executed in response to an operation via the main menu screen of the player will be described in detail.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a procedure of main menu display processing executed in the slot machine 1. This process is started when the player operates the effect switch 56 on the basic screen. First, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the current gaming state is a state from the end of the game (after the setting change) until the bet amount is set (step S2201). When it is determined that the state is not in this state (step S2201; NO), the sub CPU 91a returns the process to be executed to the caller process of this process.

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

When it is not the specific effect mode, that is, in the normal effect mode (step S2202; NO), the sub CPU 91a performs display control so that the main menu screen before the password input (before “easy start” selection) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The circuit 92 is controlled. As a result, the main menu screen before password entry is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2203). Thereafter, the sub CPU 91a returns the process to be executed to the caller process.
On the other hand, in the specific effect mode (step S2202; YES), the sub CPU 91a controls the display control circuit 92 to display the main menu screen on the liquid crystal display 51 after inputting the password (after selecting “Easy Start”). . Thereby, the main menu screen after the password is input is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2204). Thereafter, the sub CPU 91a returns the process to be executed to the caller process.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the password input acceptance process. First, the sub CPU 91a controls the display control circuit 92 to display a password input screen on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, a password input screen is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2401). The player operates the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 while watching the password displayed on the display screen of the portable terminal 1100, and inputs the password on the password input screen.
When the player determines the password on the password input screen (step S2402; YES), the sub CPU 91a analyzes the password input as described above (step S2403).

If the input password is not a regular password as a result of the analysis (step S2404; NO), the sub CPU 91a causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display the above-described password NG screen indicating that the password input has not been accepted. (Step S2405). During the display of the password NG screen, when the effect switch 56 is operated or a predetermined time elapses, the screen is switched to the basic screen.
On the other hand, when the input password is a regular password (step S2404; YES), a first effect version update process is performed (step S2406).

  When the sub CPU 91a executes the first effect version update process, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not there is information for upgrading the effect version described later in the input password. Specifically, whether the sub CPU 91a upgrades the current effect version indicated by the effect version information set in the effect version information storage area by the upgrade information included in the input password. Determine whether or not. For example, when the production version information is “001 (1)” indicating version 1, the sub CPU 91 a determines whether the upgrade information is “001 (1)” indicating upgrade to version 2. .

When there is no information for upgrading the production version in the input password, the sub CPU 91a terminates the processing. When there is information for upgrading, the sub CPU 91a obtains the date / time data obtained from the RTC 97 and updates the current version. It is determined whether or not the period that has elapsed since is less than one month. Here, in this embodiment, the update deadline for each version refers to the time every three months from the date and time when the operation of the gaming system 1001 is started. For example, when the operation in version 1 is started from 10:00 am on April 1, 2013, the update deadline for version 2 is 10 am on July 1, 2013, and the update deadline for version 3 is 2013 1st October, 10:00 ... The update deadline for version 8 will be 1st January 2015 at 10:00 am.
The sub CPU 91a ends the process when the period elapsed from the update deadline to the current version is less than one month, and upgrades the production version by one from the current version when it is more than one month. For example, if the production version information is “001 (1)” indicating version 1, it is updated to “010 (2)” indicating version 2. Then, the sub CPU 91a turns on the upgrade flag and ends the process.

  The sub CPU 91a executes the second effect version update process even if a password including information for upgrading the effect version is not input. When executing the second effect version update process, the sub CPU 91a acquires the date / time data acquired from the RTC 97, and the update deadline for the next version (10:00 am on July 1, 2013, 10 am on October 1, 2013) It is determined whether or not the time has reached 10:00 on January 1, 2015. If the update deadline for the next version is not reached, the sub CPU 91a terminates the process. If the update deadline for the next version is reached, the sub CPU 91a upgrades the production version information by one from the current version and performs the process. finish.

Returning to FIG. 13, after the first effect version update process, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the model information included in the password indicates a model different from the slot machine 1 (step S2407). When the model information included in the password indicates a model different from that of the slot machine 1 (step S2407; YES), the sub CPU 91a controls the liquid crystal display 51 to perform an effect of displaying that the model is different. (Step S2408), and the process ends. As a result, an effect screen in which the character speaks that a password of a different model has been input is displayed in the specific effect area 51 a of the liquid crystal display 51.
The effect screen is switched to the basic screen in the normal effect mode when a predetermined time elapses. That is, when a password of a different model is input, the input of the password is accepted, but the game cannot be started using the function of storing the game history without shifting to the specific effect mode.
On the other hand, if it is not a different model (step S2407; NO), the sub CPU 91a displays a password OK screen on the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2409). When the password OK screen is displayed, the effect switch 56 is operated or when the predetermined time elapses, the screen is switched to the basic screen.

  When switching from the password OK screen to the basic screen, the sub CPU 91a sets a level, an effect setting, and the like based on the password analysis result (step S2410). The sub CPU 91a stores the input password in a password storage area assigned to the RAM 91b. Further, the sub CPU 91a changes the control state from the normal effect mode to the specific effect mode (step S2411). It should be noted that the setting of the level and effect settings, etc. and the transition to the specific effect mode may be performed at the display timing of the password OK screen.

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

Next, the sub CPU 91a checks a flag indicating whether or not one month or more has elapsed since the previous game, which is indicated by the third bit, in the latest information included in the password, and the flag is determined to be the previous game. It is determined whether or not the value is “1” indicating that one month or more has elapsed (step S2412).
As a result, if it is indicated that one month or more has elapsed since the previous game (step S2412; YES), the sub CPU 91a executes an effect indicating that (step S2414). For example, since a game has not been played recently, an effect screen in which the character speaks that he wants to play a number of times is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

  On the other hand, when it is not indicated that one month or more has elapsed since the previous game (step S2412; NO), the sub CPU 91a suggests the previous game according to the flag value derived by the password analysis. An effect (previous game suggestion effect) is executed (step S2413). More specifically, the sub CPU 91a uses a flag value indicating whether or not the previous number of games is 700 games or less indicated by the first bit of the latest information included in the password, or the second bit. The previous game suggestion effect is executed according to the value of the flag indicating whether or not the previous BB count is 10 or more. For example, the sub CPU 91a executes an effect by displaying such as “The bonus number was 10 or more before this time. It ’s amazing.” Or “I did n’t turn it much before. The liquid crystal display 51 is controlled.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a procedure of main menu operation processing after password input executed in the slot machine 1. This process is started when a player performs an operation of selecting any menu item on the main menu screen after inputting a password (or after selecting “Easy Start”). When “today's result” is selected by the player (step S2701; YES), the sub CPU 91a indicates the contents of the player's game history and the like after the password input or after the start of the game by simple start until the present time. A screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2702). Specifically, the sub CPU 91a acquires game history, achievement mission history, experience value, level, acquired data, and the like from the personal history storage area, experience value storage area, level storage area, etc. assigned to the RAM 91b. . Then, a screen showing the acquired data contents is generated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Alternatively, when “DATA CLEAR” is selected by the player (step S2703; YES), the sub CPU 91a changes the control state from the specific effect mode to the normal effect mode (step S2704), and after the password is input or simple start The game history and the like of the player from the start of the game to the current time are cleared (step S2705). Specifically, the sub CPU 91a stores each of the password storage area, personal history storage area, experience value storage area, level storage area, model information storage area, latest information storage area, and effect setting storage area allocated to the RAM 91b. clear. Alternatively, when the “two-dimensional code creation” is selected by the player (step S2706; YES), the sub CPU 91a executes a two-dimensional code display process (step S2707).

When executing the two-dimensional code display process, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the game in the specific effect mode is due to the selection of “easy start”. As a result, in the case of a game with a simple start, the sub CPU 91a generates a two-dimensional code corresponding to the game with a simple start.
On the other hand, if the game is not a simple start game, that is, a game with a password input, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the upgrade flag is ON, and if the upgrade flag is ON, the upgrade flag is set. Turn off and update privilege point data from “0” to “1”. In addition, the sub CPU 91a generates a two-dimensional code corresponding to a game based on a password input after the privilege point data is updated or when the version upgrade flag is OFF, and the generated two-dimensional code is displayed in a normal manner without any effects. It is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

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

  Returning to the main menu operation process after entering the password shown in FIG. 14, when “end” is selected by the player (step S2708; YES), the sub CPU 91a displays an end confirmation screen on the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2709). ). Here, when an operation of selecting “YES” is performed by the player or when a predetermined time elapses, the screen is switched to the basic screen. Alternatively, when the player performs an operation of selecting “NO”, the screen returns to the main menu screen.

  Further, when the sub CPU 91a shifts to the special effect mode, the effect setting process shown in FIG. 15 is executed. When executing the effect setting process, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the transition to the specific effect mode is started (step S2501). If the sub CPU 91a has not started the transition to the specific performance mode (step S2501; NO), the sub CPU 91a repeats the process of step S2501. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 91a starts the transition to the specific effect mode (step S2501; YES), the sub CPU 91a specifies the elapsed period from the installation of the slot machine 1 from the date / time data acquired by the RTC 97 (step S2502), and FIG. The effects that can be selected are specified from the selection permission condition table shown (step S2503).

Here, the selection permission condition table will be described.
The selection permission condition table is a table in which conditions for permitting selection of effects executed by the slot machine 1 in the specific effect mode are set. In the selection permission condition table of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, conditions for permitting selection for three effects of a beginner effect, an intermediate effect, and an advanced effect are set.

The beginner effect is an effect executed for a player (beginner) who has just played the slot machine 1. Specifically, the beginner's performance of the present embodiment is a chance increase for the player at the time of so-called chance increase when the percentage of winning in an advantageous state such as a bonus or AT increases as shown in FIG. An effect that provides easy-to-understand information.
The intermediate player effect is an effect executed for a player (intermediate player) who has become accustomed to the game of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 16, the intermediate player effect in the present embodiment specifically refers to an effect informing the player of detailed information such as factors that have increased the chance when the chance is increased.
The advanced player effect is an effect executed for a player (advanced player) who has played the game of the slot machine 1 for a long period of time. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, the effect for the advanced player of the present embodiment is (1) a bonus by the effect LED 52 for the purpose of making it less noticeable than the effect for the beginner and the effect for the intermediate player. An effect of notifying the winning decision of the AT, (2) an effect of completely informing the AT continuation rate, and (3) an effect performed in a less conspicuous manner than the effects for beginners and intermediates .

  In the selection permission condition table of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the “total number of games” played by the player, the “number of mission clears”, and the “elapsed time from the installation of the slot machine 1 for the three effects. Selection permission conditions are set based on the three pieces of information “period”. Specifically, for beginners, the “total number of games” is 0 to 20000 [G], the “number of mission clears” is 0 to 20 [times], and the “elapsed period” is 0 to 25 [weeks]. Can be selected when the condition is satisfied. In addition, the intermediate-level effect is that the “total number of games” is 20001 to 40000 [G], the “number of mission clears” is 21 to 50 [times], and the “elapsed period” is 26 to 55 [weeks]. It can be selected when meeting. The effect for the advanced player is when the total number of games satisfies 40001 or more [G], the number of mission clears is 51 or more [times], and the “elapsed period” is 56 or more [weeks]. Can be selected. That is, in the selection permission condition table of the present embodiment, the effects for beginners can always be selected, and the effects for intermediate players as the total number of games of the player, the number of mission clears, and the elapsed time of installation of the slot machine 1 increase. It is set so that it can be selected in the order of production for advanced users.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a determines that the “total number of games” and the “number of mission clears” specified from the total number of games in the personal history storage area and the achievement mission history assigned to the RAM 91b are intermediate effects. By determining whether or not the conditions for the effect for the advanced player are satisfied, it is specified whether or not the effect for the intermediate player and the effect for the advanced player are selectable effects. In addition, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the “elapsed period” specified from the date and time data acquired by the RTC 97 satisfies the conditions for the intermediate level effect or the advanced level effect, so that the intermediate level effect or the advanced level is determined. It is specified whether the production effect is a selectable production.

Returning to FIG. 15, after specifying a selectable effect, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not there is an effect that can be selected by satisfying only the selection permission condition of “elapsed period” (step S2504). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the “total number of games” is 20000 games or less and the “mission clear number” is 20 times or less when the intermediate level effect is selectable. Further, when the advanced player effect is selectable, it is determined whether the “total number of games” is 40000 games or less and the “mission clear number” is 50 times or less.
When there is an effect in which only the “elapsed period” selection permission condition is satisfied (step S2504; YES), the sub CPU 91a can select only the “elapsed period” selection permission condition. A notification effect for notifying that there is an effect is executed (step S2505).

  In addition, the notification effects of this embodiment are not limited to the effects that can be selected because only the “elapsed period” selection permission condition is satisfied (the effects for intermediate users, the effects for advanced users), and all the effects that can be selected. This is a notification effect. For example, when the intermediate-level production is selectable only when the “elapsed period” selection permission condition is satisfied, the “20-week installation anniversary commemoration! The production of the character image “Not only for beginners but also for intermediates can be used !!” is executed. Also, for example, when the advanced effect is selectable only when the “elapsed period” selection permitting condition is established, the notification of “the installation 55 weeks elapsed! Now, it is possible to use the effects for the beginner, the intermediate, and the advanced!

  After executing the notification effect, or when there is no effect that can be selected because only the selection permission condition of the “elapsed period” is satisfied (step S2504; NO), the sub CPU 91a selects the player from the selectable effects. An effect selection screen for selecting an effect to be executed is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2506), and it is determined whether or not there is an input for selecting the player's effect (step S2507). Therefore, the player can select an effect desired to be executed in the specific effect mode from the selectable effects displayed on the effect selection screen by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56. If there is no input for selecting an effect (step S2507; NO), the sub CPU 91a repeats the process of step S2507, and if there is an input for selecting an effect (step S2507; YES), the sub CPU 91a performs setting for executing the selected effect. (Step S2508), and the process is terminated.

Next, the contents of each process executed by the management server 1200 will be described in detail.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a procedure of server main processing executed by the management server 1200. This server main process is executed whenever there is an access request from the mobile terminal 1100 to each web page managed by the management server 1200. In response to this access request, the control unit 210 of the management server 1200 executes the following processes.

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

When executing the member registration process, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the portable terminal 1100 that is the transmission source of the member registration request is already registered in the player database. When the terminal identification information has been registered in the player database, the control unit 210 transmits the member information (for example, player name (registered name), gender, date of birth) transmitted from the portable terminal 1100 in response to the player's operation. Personal information such as date and prefecture) is reflected in the player information corresponding to the terminal identification information. Thus, for example, if the player has been updated at a simple start described later, but has not yet registered the member information, only the member information can be added or registered. Member information can be changed.
On the other hand, when the terminal identification information is not already registered in the player database, the control unit 210 newly registers player information corresponding to the player (the terminal identification information) in the player database. In the player information in this case, only the terminal identification information and member information transmitted from the portable terminal 1100 according to the player's operation are stored. Then, the control unit 210 notifies the registration result to the portable terminal 1100 that has made the member registration request. Upon receiving the registration result, the portable terminal 1100 displays the registration result and notifies the player to that effect.

  Returning to the server main process shown in FIG. 17, when there is an access request (easy start update request) to the web page for simple start update from the portable terminal 1100 (step S2903; YES), the control unit 210 performs the simple start. Update processing is executed (step S2904). In this embodiment, when there is a simple start update request (step S2903; YES), the control unit 210 acquires the reception date and time of the simple start update request and stores it in the storage unit 220.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the simple start update process. The control unit 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the portable terminal 1100 that is the transmission source of the simple start update request is already registered in the player database (step S3101). When the terminal identification information is not already registered in the player database (step S3101; NO), the control unit 210 newly registers game result information corresponding to the player (the terminal identification information) in the player database (step S3101; NO). S3102). Then, control unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process of step S3110.

On the other hand, when the terminal identification information has already been registered in the player database (step S3101; YES), the control unit 210 determines whether or not the same URL as the update request is registered in the unauthorized URL DB. Determination is made (step S3103). As a result, when the same URL is registered in the illegal URL DB (step S3103; YES), the control unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process of step S3117.
On the other hand, when the same URL is registered in the unauthorized URL DB (step S3103; NO), the control unit 210 determines whether or not the same URL as the update request is registered in the registered URL DB. Determination is made (step S3104). As a result, when the same URL is registered in the registration URL DB (step S3104; YES), the control unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process of step S3117.

  On the other hand, when the same URL is registered in the registration URL DB (step S3104; NO), the control unit 210 includes each parameter (game random number, game history update data, acquired data) included in the URL of the update request. In order to acquire the URL, a URL decoding process is executed on the URL of the update request (step S3105). Then, the control unit 210 determines whether or not each of the decoded parameters has a value within a predetermined range (a value between a preset minimum value and a maximum value) (step S3106). As a result, when any of the parameters does not have a value within the predetermined range (step S3106; NO), the control unit advances the process to be performed to the process of step S3117.

On the other hand, when each parameter has a value within the predetermined range (step S3106; YES), the control unit 210 last receives from the reception date and time of the simple start update request from the portable terminal 1100 that last updated the player database. The time until the reception date and time of the update request is acquired (step S3107). Then, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the total number of games (specific game history) included in the game history update data is a value that cannot be obtained within the acquired time (step S3108). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the time per game, which is a value obtained by dividing the acquired time [seconds] by the total number of games, is less than a preset setting value [seconds / game]. Note that the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is designed so that the shortest time per game is 4.1 [seconds / game], so 4.1 [seconds / game] is set as the setting value. ing. In this embodiment, since the shortest time per game is 4.1 [seconds / game], 60 / 4.1≈14.63 [times / minute] per minute is the limit value. For this reason, for example, in the case of 16 games or more per minute, 60/16 = 3.75 [seconds / game], which is less than 4.1 [seconds / game]. ).
As a result, when the total number of games is an impossible value (step S3108; YES), the control unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process of step S3117.

  On the other hand, when the total number of games is a possible value (step S3108; NO), the control unit 210 has the same game random number specified from the update request as the game history corresponding to the terminal identification information in the game history database. It is determined whether it is stored in the information (step S3109). As a result, when the same game random number is stored in the game history information (step S3109; YES), it is very likely that the update request is the same two-dimensional code as that used for the previous update request. For this reason, the control part 210 advances the process to perform to the process of step S3117.

  On the other hand, when the same game random number is not stored in the game history information (step S3109; NO), the control unit 210, based on the game history update data, acquired data, and the like received from the mobile terminal 1100, the player The contents of the player information corresponding to the player in the database are updated, and the game history information is additionally registered in the game history database (step S3110). Also, the status of the player information is updated during standby. In the player information update process here, the level and the experience value are not updated, but are updated by the level / experience value update process described below.

  Next, the control unit 210 executes level / experience value update processing (step S3111). FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the level / experience value update process. The control unit 210 updates the level included in the player information corresponding to the player (terminal identification information) to the level included in the received game history update data (step S3301). Further, the control unit 210 adds the experience value included in the received game history update data to the experience value included in the player information (step S3302). As a result of this addition, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the experience value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value corresponding to the level (in this embodiment, 10 experience values regardless of the level) (step S3303). As a result, when the experience value is not equal to or greater than the predetermined value (step S3303; NO), the control unit 210 advances the process to be performed to the process of step S3306.

On the other hand, when the experience value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value (step S3303; YES), the control unit 210 increases the level by one (increases the level value by one) (step S3304). Then, the control unit 210 subtracts a value corresponding to one level up (here, 10 experience values) from the experience value (step S3305). As described above, the level and the experience value included in the player information are updated.
In step S3306, the control unit 210 executes a lottery process for giving points. The point is an exchange value when receiving a privilege. When winning in this lottery process (step S3307; YES), the control unit 210 determines whether or not the points included in player information corresponding to the player (details will be described later) are 1000 points or more. Determination is made (step S3308).

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

On the other hand, when the score is 1000 points or more (step S3308; YES), the control unit 210 corresponds to the player twice the number of points according to the total number of games included in the received game history update data. It adds to the point contained in player information (step S3310). For example, 2 times of 1/10 of the total number of games is added. In this case, if the total number of games is 1000 games, 1000 × 1/10 × 2 = 200 points are added.
The control unit 210 clears the points included in the player information corresponding to the player (step S3311).

On the other hand, if the lottery is not won (step S3307; NO), or after clearing the score, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the privilege point data included in the acquired data is “1”. (Step S3312).
When the privilege point data included in the acquired data is “0” (step S3312; NO), the control unit 210 ends the process and returns the process to be executed to the caller process of this process. On the other hand, when the privilege point data is “1” (step S <b>3312; YES), the control unit 210 refers to the date and time data to which the privilege point of the privilege data included in the privilege database is given, and the administrator of the management server 1200. It is determined whether or not bonus points have been added to the player in the current version upgrade set by (step S3313).

When the bonus point has been added to the player (step S3313; YES), the control unit 210 ends the process and returns the process to be executed to the caller process of this process. On the other hand, when the bonus point has not been added to the player (step S3313; YES), the control unit 210 adds the predetermined bonus point to the point included in the player information corresponding to the player (step S3314). The process to be executed is returned to the process of the caller of this process.
Note that the process of granting privilege points from step S3312 to step S3313 is not executed because the privilege point data is always “0” when the level / experience value update process is executed from the simple start update process. become.

  Returning to the simple start update process shown in FIG. 18, in step S3112 the control unit 210 registers the URL of the update request in the registration URL DB (step S3112). Then, the control unit 210 transmits a message indicating that the game history has been updated to the mobile terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information (step S3113). Next, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the simple start update request from the mobile terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information has been transmitted five times or more in total (step S3114).

  As a result, when it has not been transmitted five times or more (step S3114; NO), the control unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process of step S3116. On the other hand, if it has been transmitted five times or more (step S3114; YES), the control unit 210 receives the password issuance and recommends that a password be recommended to be played in the mobile phone indicated by the terminal identification information. It transmits to the terminal 1100 (step S3115).

  Next, the control unit 210 executes history display processing (step S3116). The history display process is a process for displaying the game history of the player on the portable terminal 1100 based on the player information corresponding to the player. Thereby, for example, the number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, and the number of games accumulated so far, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, and the like are displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100. In the history display process, a digest of the current game may be displayed. Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  In step 3117, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the URL of the update request is registered in the unauthorized URL DB (step S3117). As a result, when the URL of the update request is registered in the illegal URL DB (step S3117; YES), the control unit 210 indicates that the game history or the like cannot be updated by the terminal identification information. It transmits to the portable terminal 1100 (step S3119). Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process. On the other hand, if the URL of the update request is not registered in the unauthorized URL DB (step S3117; NO), the URL of the update request is registered in the unauthorized URL DB (step S3118), and the process of step S3119 is executed. . Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  Returning to the server main process shown in FIG. 17, when there is an access request (normal update request) to the normal update web page from the mobile terminal 1100 (step S2905; YES), the control unit 210 performs the normal update process. It executes (step S2906). In the present embodiment, when there is a normal update request (step S2903; YES), the control unit 210 acquires the reception date and time of the normal update request and stores the same as when the simple start update request is received. 220.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the normal update process. The control unit 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 1100 that is the transmission source of the normal update request is already registered in the player database (step S3201). When the terminal identification information has not been registered in the player database (step S3201; NO), the control unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process of step S3214.
On the other hand, when the terminal identification information has been registered in the player database (step S3201; YES), the control unit 210 determines whether or not the same URL as the update request is registered in the unauthorized URL DB. Determination is made (step S3202). As a result, when the same URL is registered in the illegal URL DB (step S3202; YES), the control unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process of step S3214.

  On the other hand, when the same URL is registered in the illegal URL DB (step S3202; NO), the control unit 210 determines whether the same URL as the update request is registered in the registration URL DB. Determination is made (step S3203). As a result, when the same URL is registered in the registration URL DB (step S3203; YES), the control unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process of step S3214.

  On the other hand, when the same URL is registered in the registration URL DB (step S3203; NO), the control unit 210 includes each parameter (password, game random number, game history update data, acquisition) included in the URL of the update request. In order to acquire (data), a URL decoding process is executed on the URL of the update request (step S3204). Then, the control unit 210 determines whether or not each decoded parameter has a value within a predetermined range (step S3205). As a result, when any of the parameters does not have a value within the predetermined range (step S3205; NO), the control unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process of step S3214. On the other hand, when each parameter has a value within a predetermined range (step S3205; YES), the control unit 210 determines the player information corresponding to the password specified from the update request and the terminal identification information in the player database. It is determined whether or not the password stored in the password matches (step S3206). As a result, when the passwords match (step S3206; YES), the control unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process of step S3204.

On the other hand, if the passwords do not match (step S3206; NO), the control unit 210 determines whether there is a mismatch of only one character, which is the difference between the front and rear characters on the layout when the password is input (step S3206). S3207). The difference between the front and rear characters on the layout when entering a password is the front and rear characters of the password input screen. For example, if one character included in a regular password is “Z”, the front and rear characters are “Y”. "And" = "are applicable. As a result, when there is no mismatch of two characters or more, or when there is no difference of one character before and after (step S3207; NO), the control unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process of step S3214.
On the other hand, if it is a mismatch of only one character and is different by one character before and after (step S3207; YES), it is authenticated as a player who has been issued a password, assuming that an input error condition is satisfied, and the controller 210 Advances the process to be executed to the process of step S3208.

  Next, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the same password or game random number specified from the update request is stored in the game history information corresponding to the terminal identification information in the game history database (step S210). S3208). As a result, if the same password or game random number is stored in the game history information (step S3208; YES), it is very likely that the update request is the same two-dimensional code as that used for the previous update request. high. For this reason, the control part 210 advances the process to perform to the process of step S3214.

On the other hand, when neither the same password nor the game random number is stored in the game result information (step S3208; NO), the control unit 210 is based on the game history update data, acquired data, etc. received from the mobile terminal 1100. Then, the content of the player information corresponding to the player in the player database is updated, and the game history information is additionally registered in the game history database (step S3209). Also, the status of the player information is updated during standby. In the player information update process here, the level and experience value are not updated, but are updated in the following level / experience value update process.
Next, the control unit 210 executes level / experience value update processing (step S3210). The contents of the level / experience value update processing are as described above (see FIG. 20).
The process of granting privilege points from step S3312 to step S3313 is executed if the privilege point data is “1” when the level / experience value update process is executed from the normal update process.

  Next, the control unit 210 registers the URL of the update request in the registration URL DB (step S3211). Then, the control unit 210 transmits a message indicating that the game history has been updated to the mobile terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information (step S3212). Then, the control unit 210 executes history display processing (step S3213). The contents of this history display process are the same as the process of step S3116 in FIG. Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  In step 3214, the control unit 210 determines whether the URL of the update request is registered in the unauthorized URL DB (step S3214). As a result, when the URL of the update request is registered in the unauthorized URL DB (step S3214; YES), the control unit 210 indicates that the game history or the like cannot be updated by the terminal identification information. It transmits to the portable terminal 1100 (step S3216). Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process. On the other hand, if the URL of the update request is not registered in the unauthorized URL DB (step S3214; NO), the URL of the update request is registered in the unauthorized URL DB (step S3216), and the process of step S3216 is executed. . Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  In the above normal update process, in the update of the player information when the password is a mismatch of only one character and is different by one character before and after (step S3207; YES), the received game history update data, Rather than updating all applicable items based on the acquired data, etc., among them, the total number of games, the total number of BBs, the total number of RBs, achievement mission that can appear at the level stored in the player information Only the items that do not affect the continuity of the game history, such as the type of game, are updated. The items may not be updated. At that time, in the notification of update completion, the password was not completely matched but was in the range of input error, so only some items that did not affect continuity were updated. You may be notified. In this way, the player has made a mistake in entering the password, but can recognize that the game history has been updated successfully, and identify the cause of any game history that has not been updated. It becomes possible.

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

  Returning to the server main process shown in FIG. 17, when there is a request for access to the web page for the menu screen from the portable terminal 1100, that is, when there is a menu data acquisition request (step S <b> 2907; YES), the control unit 210. Determines whether the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the portable terminal 1100 that is the transmission source of the request is already registered in the player database (step S2908). As a result, when the terminal identification information is not already registered in the player database (step S2908; NO), the control unit 210 informs the mobile terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information that the menu data cannot be acquired. Transmit (step S2911). Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the caller process.

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

  The control unit 210 executes a menu selection receiving process, and executes a password issuing process when a password issuing link is selected by the player. When executing the password issuing process, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the portable terminal 1100 that is the transmission source of the request is already registered in the player database. The fact that the password cannot be issued is transmitted to the portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information, and the process to be executed is returned to the caller process. On the other hand, if it has been registered, the control unit 210, based on the player information and game history information corresponding to the player, information such as level, model information, latest information, specific data, and other effect settings Is generated, and a password is generated and transmitted to the mobile terminal 1100 based on the acquired information. Then, the control unit 210 stores the generated password in the player information corresponding to the player as the previously issued password, updates the status during the game, and returns the process to be executed to the caller process.

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

In the menu selection acceptance process, when a game execution link is selected by the player, the control unit 210 executes a game providing process. When executing the game providing process, the control unit 210 transmits a game application (in this embodiment, a slot machine game) to the portable terminal 1100. Thereby, the player can execute the slot machine game on the portable terminal 1100. In this slot machine game, the same symbol is aligned in the horizontal direction or the diagonal direction, so that the points are increased according to the symbol. In addition, when the execution of the game application is ended by the player, the score acquired by the player is transmitted to the management server 1200 as the execution result.
The control unit 210 returns the execution result of the game application, that is, if the score is not received, to return the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process, and if the score is received, The process of updating and registering in the player information corresponding to the player in the player database, adding the point corresponding to the score to the point included in the player information, and executing it is returned to the caller process.

  In the menu selection acceptance process, when a shop link is selected by the player, the control unit 210 executes an item grant process. When executing the item granting process, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 1100 has already been registered in the player database. Is transmitted to the portable terminal 1100, and the process to be executed is returned to the caller process. On the other hand, if registered, the control unit 210 extracts the earned points from the player information corresponding to the player in the player database, and can be given according to the extracted earned points based on the privilege database. Is extracted, a list of the extracted items is generated, and the generated item list is transmitted to the mobile terminal 1100.

In this case, a screen showing items that can be given is displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100 that has made the item request. On this screen, the remaining number of points, a link for selecting items that can be granted, the number of points necessary for the grant, and a link for exiting the shop are displayed. In this screen, when a link corresponding to a desired item type is selected by the player, data indicating the selected item type is transmitted to the management server 1200.
When receiving the item type desired by the player from the portable terminal 1100, the control unit 210 reads the item data indicated by the received item type from the storage location indicated by the privilege database, and transmits the item data to the portable terminal 1100. Thereby, the player can acquire data such as two-dimensional code indicating content data, exchange tickets, and application tickets.

  In the menu selection reception process, when each other link is selected by the player, the control unit 210 executes a process according to the selected link. For example, the player displays a history display link. Is selected, screen data for allowing the player to select a date is transmitted to the portable terminal 1100. Thereby, the date selection screen is displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100. On this date selection screen, a link of date choices of game history information corresponding to the player in the game history database is displayed. The control unit 210 extracts the game history of the player based on the game history information of the date corresponding to the link selected by the player and the player information corresponding to the player, and the portable terminal To 1100. Thereby, the history display screen is displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100.

  As described above, according to the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a of the slot machine 1 specifies effects that can be selected from the selection permission condition table in the effect setting process when shifting to the special effect mode. In the selection permission condition table, the conditions for permitting selection for the three effects of beginner effects, intermediate effects, and advanced effects are based on “total number of games”, “number of missions cleared”, and “elapsed period”. Are set respectively. Then, the sub CPU 91a displays a selectable effect specified by displaying the effect selection screen, and sets and executes the effect selected by the player. At this time, if there is an effect that can be selected only when the “elapsed period” selection permission condition is satisfied (the effect for intermediate users or the effect for advanced users), the sub CPU 91a executes a notification effect that notifies that effect. After that, the effect selection screen is displayed.

  By doing in this way, the player who cannot recognize the elapsed period since the installation of the slot machine 1 can be selected before the intermediate effect or the advanced effect is executed by executing the notification effect. Can recognize that As a result, the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment allows selection of “total number of games” and “number of mission clears” that the player can recognize without causing the player to feel distrust with the slot machine 1. Since it is possible to make the player feel the unexpectedness of being able to select the intermediate-level production and the advanced-level production that should not be executed because the conditions are not satisfied, the interest of the game can be improved.

In particular, in the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a specifies whether or not the “elapsed period” selection permission condition is satisfied by specifying the elapsed period from the installation of the slot machine 1 from the date and time data acquired by the RTC 97. Judging.
By doing in this way, the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment may increase the effects that can be selected when the selection permission condition based on the date and time data is established, and there is room for selection of setting information of the selection permission condition. Since it is getting larger, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a not only provides the “elapsed period” selection permission condition in the notification effect, but also the “total number of games” and “mission clear”. All the effects that can be selected when the “number” selection permission condition is satisfied are also notified.
By doing in this way, the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment can make the player recognize all the effects that can be selected by executing the notification effect.

In the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a specifies the total number of games and the number of mission clears from the personal history storage area of the RAM 91b that is updated when the password issued by the management server 1200 is input. It is determined whether or not a selection permission condition such as “total number of games” or “number of mission clears” is satisfied.
In this way, the gaming system 1001 of this embodiment can cause the management server 1200 to count the “total number of games” and the “mission clear number” without counting them with the slot machine 1. In this case, since the slot machine 1 can reduce the calculation load for counting the “total number of games” and the “number of mission clears”, the calculation load for specifying the effects that can be selected can be reduced.

  In the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, the “total number of games” is a condition for permitting selection of effects for beginners up to 20000 [G], and a condition for permitting selection of effects for intermediate players from 20001 to 40000 [G]. From 40001 [G] onward, it is set so as to be a condition for permitting selection of effects for advanced users. In addition, with regard to the “number of mission clears”, the condition for permitting selection for beginners is permitted until 20 [times], and the condition for permitting selection for intermediates is permitted from 21 to 50 [times]. It is set to be a condition for permitting selection of production effects. Therefore, as the player's “total number of games” and “number of mission clears” increase, it can be selected in the order of beginner-level effects, intermediate-level effects, and advanced-level effects. The player can recognize that via the mobile terminal 1100. In the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, the player cannot be recognized, but the selection condition for the “elapsed period” is satisfied even if the “total number of games” and the “number of mission clears” do not increase. It is set so that an intermediate-level production or an advanced-level production can be selected.

  By doing this, even if the selection permission condition of “elapsed period” is satisfied even before the selection permission condition of “total number of games” or “number of mission clears” is satisfied, the production for intermediate players and the advanced player Since it is possible to perform the production, it is possible to have the expectation that the production for the intermediate player and the production for the advanced player are executed even if the game is further performed and the game history information is not updated, It can make you more motivated to play games.

  Further, according to the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, when the control unit 210 of the management server 1200 receives the simple start update request from the portable terminal 1100, the reception date and time of the simple start update request that last updated the player database. The time from is acquired for each player. In addition, when the time per game based on the total number of games specified from the received update request and the acquired time is less than the set value (4.1 [seconds / game]), the control unit 210 It is determined that the total number of games is impossible in time. Then, when the total number of games is impossible within the time, the control unit 210 replies to the player's portable terminal 1100 without updating the player database based on the received simple start update request.

In this way, for example, even if a plurality of other players' game histories that have left the slot machine 1 without outputting a two-dimensional code are acquired in a short period of time and the game history is updated, the management server 1200 does not save time. It is possible to prevent the player database from being updated by determining that the number of games is impossible.
As a result, the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment can appropriately update the player database by preventing fraud in which other players' gaming histories are acquired from a plurality of gaming machines in a short period of time.

Further, in the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, the control unit 210 registers the received URL of the normal update request and simple start update request in the registration URL DB and the illegal URL DB. When the control unit 210 receives the same normal update request or simple start update request URL again, the control unit 210 determines that the URL has already been registered in the registration URL DB or the illegal URL DB, and receives the received easy start. A message to that effect is returned to the portable terminal 1100 without updating the player database based on the update request.
In this way, the URL of the received normal update request or simple start update request is subjected to URL decoding processing, or it is determined whether the request is an illegal update request based on information specified from each decoded parameter. It is possible to decide whether or not to update the player database. As a result, the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment can reduce the load for determining whether or not to update the player database.

In the gaming system 1001 according to the present embodiment, the management server 1200 issues a password including upgrade information. Further, the slot machine 1 upgrades the production version by one from the current version when the password input by the player includes information for upgrading the production version. Then, even if the password for upgrading is not input, the slot machine 1 automatically upgrades based on the date / time data acquired by the RTC 97 when the update due date for the next version elapses.
The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment stores the effect version information in the effect version information storage area of the RAM 41b to which backup power is supplied even in the event of a power failure, and the effect version information is retained even if the power is interrupted. Designed to go.

By doing in this way, even if there is a slot machine 1 in which a password is not input for three months or more after the current version among a plurality of slot machines 1 installed in the game hall, all slot machines in the game hall 1 production version is upgraded.
In the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, since the password including the upgrade information is issued based on the setting of the management server 1200 by the administrator, the administrator can select any date and time until the update due date for the next version. Version upgrade can be lifted.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), a case will be described in which the production versions of all the four slot machines immediately after introduction into the game hall are all version 1. In this case, when the administrator starts issuing a password including upgrade information one month later and releases the upgrade, the upgrade is executed from the slot machine 1 in which the password is input by the player. For example, as shown in FIG. 21B, the password is input to the slot machine 1 installed at the right end and the version is upgraded, and then the remaining slot machines 1 are similarly passworded by three months after the renewal deadline. It can be expected that the version will be gradually upgraded after being input. However, there is a possibility that the slot machine 1 in which the password is not input remains even when the renewal time limit is reached. For example, as shown in FIG. 21C, the password may not be input only to the slot machine 1 installed at the left end. In this case, the slot machine 1 installed at the left end is forcibly upgraded when the update time limit has passed.

As a result, in the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, all slot machines 1 in the game hall are upgraded after the update deadline as an appropriate date and time, there is a possibility that a slot machine that is not upgraded after the update deadline may remain. Compared to a certain game system, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest of the game.
In the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 of the game arcade is gradually upgraded after the password is lifted, so that the players who have noticed that the version has been upgraded serve as information transmission sources. It can be expected that the rumor that the version upgrade was lifted during the period will be spread by so-called word of mouth. For this reason, the gaming system 1001 of this embodiment can make the player more interested in the effects of the slot machine 1 than the gaming system in which the slot machine is not upgraded by a password input by the player. Can be improved.

Further, in the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is designed to upgrade the effect version one by one. That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, when the production version is version 2, a password including information for downgrading to version 1 is input, or a password including information for upgrading to version 3 or higher is input. Even if it is done, the production version information is not updated.
By doing in this way, in the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, it is possible to make the next version of the current version the highest priority and not update to a version with a lower priority than that. As a result, the gaming system 1001 according to the present embodiment has a password including information that has been acquired more than three months ago and is currently downgraded, or an accidentally entered password accidentally downgrades the current version or two or more. Even if the password is an official password including information to be upgraded, the production version information of the slot machine 1 can be prevented from being updated.

Also, in the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, even when a password including information for upgrading one version from the current version is input, if it is less than one month from the update deadline to the current version, Do not update version information.
By doing in this way, in the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 can display the production version information even if the password entered by mistake is an official password including information for upgrading the current version by accident. It can be prevented from updating. As a result, the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment can ensure that the current version of the production is executed for at least one month.

Further, in the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, the management server 1200 issues a password including an effect setting set for each player, unlike the upgrade information set by the administrator. Then, the slot machine 1 sets the effect mode of the effect to be executed based on the effect setting extracted when the password is received, and after the player executes the operation of outputting the two-dimensional code, the effect mode is set. Is released.
By doing in this way, the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment has an effect that is executed during the game by the player, compared to a gaming system that cannot execute the effect set by the player even if a password is entered. Therefore, it is possible to encourage the player to play the game after entering the password.

Furthermore, in the gaming system 1001 of this embodiment, when the slot machine 1 is upgraded by inputting a password including upgrade information, a privilege point is awarded to the player who has input the password.
By doing in this way, the game system 1001 of this embodiment can make a player have interest and interest in password input. As a result, it is possible to promote the game after the player inputs the password, and it is also possible to promote the update of the production version information.

  In the present embodiment, among the setting information of the selection permission condition, the first information that can be recognized when the player makes an inquiry to the management server 1200 from the portable terminal 1100 is used as the “total number of games” of the player. And “Mission Cleared Number”, but not limited to this, for example, “total number of medals to be paid out”, “number of BBs”, “number of RBs”, “number of consecutive winning bonuses (number of consecutive resorts)” "," Premiere performance execution count "," Experience value "," Level "," Point ".

  In the present embodiment, the second information that the player cannot recognize among the setting information of the selection permission condition is the “elapsed period” from the installation of the slot machine 1, but is not limited to this, for example, The “ban date” of each effect set on the management server 1200 side, the “total number of games” for each slot machine 1, the “number of members” of the entire gaming system 1001, the “total number of games”, the “number of mission clears”, the “medals” "Total payout number", "BB number", "RB number", "bonus consecutive winning number (number of consecutive resorts)", "premier effect execution number".

  In this embodiment, the effects for which the selection permission condition is set are the three effects of the effect for beginners, the effect for intermediate players, and the effect for advanced players. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be a beginner effect, an advanced effect, or four or more effects (for example, a beginner effect, an early intermediate effect, a late intermediate effect, an advanced effect).

  Note that, as in the present embodiment, the notification effect is not only an effect that can be selected by satisfying the selection permission condition of “elapsed period”, but also a selection permission condition of “total number of games” and “number of missions cleared” Although it is preferable to notify all the effects that can be selected after being established, it is also possible to notify only the effects that can be selected only when the selection permission condition of the “elapsed period” is satisfied.

  In this embodiment, after selecting a selectable effect, an effect selection screen is displayed so that the player can select an effect to be executed in the specific effect mode from the selectable effects displayed on the effect selection screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the slot machine 1 automatically sets an arbitrary effect from the effects that can be selected without displaying the effect selection screen, and an effect automatic setting screen for notifying that effect. May be displayed. For example, if a production for an advanced player can be selected, the slot machine 1 automatically sets the production for the advanced player, and then “selects the production for the advanced player with the most difficult conditions to select from among the available productions. You may display a screen of a character image such as “

In this embodiment, the sub CPU 91a specifies the “total number of games” and the “number of mission clears” from the personal history storage area of the RAM 91b of the slot machine 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Or “mission clear number” may be included in advance in the password.
By doing in this way, the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment does not specify the effects that can be selected with the selection permission conditions such as “total number of games” and “number of mission clears” established by the slot machine 1. However, it can be specified in advance by the management server 1200, and the slot machine 1 can specify an effect that can be selected by confirming the password, so that the calculation load can be further reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a displays the effect selection screen immediately after the notification effect is executed or when there is no effect that can be selected because only the selection permission condition of the “elapsed period” is satisfied. Although displayed, for example, an explanation effect relating to a beginner effect, an intermediate effect, and an advanced effect may be executed before the effect selection screen. The explanation effect may be an effect explaining the contents of each effect, for example. For example, when it is possible to select a production for an advanced player, as an explanation production, the production for the advanced player will notify the winning confirmation with the LED! You may display a character image saying "I'll give you!" The explanation effect may be an effect of displaying a character image of one-point advice for selecting an effect when there is an effect that the player cannot recognize from the “total number of games” and “number of mission clears”, for example. . For example, in the case where the player can only recognize the effect for beginners when the player can only select the effect for the intermediate player according to the “elapsed period”, if the effect for the intermediate player is selected, When you can display a character image that says "I will inform you of detailed information!" Or when you can actually select all the effects for the advanced player, the notification for the advanced effect is not noticeable. It is possible to display a character image such as “Would it be better to select an effect for beginners or an effect for intermediate players unless you are used to it?”.

In the gaming system 1001 of this embodiment, the slot machine 1 may update the synchronous update data generated by the management server 1200 in synchronization. For example, the management server 1200 may have “Mission clear count” data on Sunday, “Number of members” data on Monday, “Maximum number of balls” data on Tuesday, “Maximum number of consecutive games” data on Wednesday, “Premier effect execution count” data, “Server access count” data on Friday, and “Mini game execution count” data on Saturday are generated as synchronous update data, and generated as a password that is issued in response to a player's request The slot machine 1 may specify the content of the synchronous update data corresponding to the specific data extracted from the input password, and depending on the value of the specific data The synchronous update data (synchronous update data classified and stored for each day of the week) may be updated. Then, the slot machine 1 may change the presentation mode based on the updated synchronous update data.
By doing in this way, the slot machine 1 can change the production mode based on the specific data at the timing when the input of the password from the player is accepted, and the gaming system 1001 automatically changes at the preset timing. The effect mode can be changed more effectively than changing the effect mode. As described above, independent data of the management server 1200 that is not related to the player history update data output by the slot machine 1 as the synchronous update data (for example, “number of members” on Monday, “number of server accesses on Friday”) If “Saturday“ Mini Game Execution Count ”) is set, the gaming system 1001 can make the player more interested in changing the production mode than when independent data is not set.

  In the present embodiment, the management server 1200 and the slot machine 1 include RTCs 97 and 211, respectively, and can acquire date and time data from the RTCs 97 and 211, respectively, and specify the day of the week from the date and time data. Yes. Therefore, the management server 1200 can generate synchronous update data having different contents for each day of the week. Further, if the password issued by the management server 1200 is input during the same day (the day of the week when the synchronous update data is generated), the slot machine 1 can extract the password even if the password does not include data specifying the day of the week. The synchronous update data can be updated by specifying the contents of the synchronous update data from the specified data. As a result, the gaming system 1001 can ensure that the management server 1200 and the slot machine 1 update the synchronous update data based on the date / time data, and the password does not include data that can specify the day of the week. Thus, the number of characters in the password can be reduced, so that the troublesomeness of inputting the password can be reduced, and the decrease in the interest of the game can be reduced.

In the gaming system 1001 according to the present embodiment, if the upgrade is lifted after the administrator sets the management server 1200 to issue a password including the upgrade information, it is uniformly applied to all players. The password including the upgrade information is issued. However, for example, a password including the upgrade information may be issued by random lottery. For example, a password including information for upgrading at a rate of 50% may be issued after the release of the upgrade. In this case, a bonus point is given by performing a version upgrade by inputting a password at a rate of one player for two players.
In the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, when a password including information for downgrading the current version or upgrading two or more versions is input to the slot machine 1, the password is accepted and the version is not downgraded. Although the configuration reflects only other setting information, it may be configured to be invalidated without accepting the password itself.

Note that in the gaming system 1001 of this embodiment, the date and time at which a privilege point is given to each player is managed, and even if a password is first input to a plurality of slot machines 1, the privilege point is only once for each version upgrade. For example, a password including information to be upgraded may be issued only once to one player. Further, for example, the management server 1200 may be configured not to issue a password including information to be upgraded to a player who has been awarded a privilege point until the next version upgrade.
In the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, even if one player inputs a password to a plurality of slot machines 1 for the first time, a privilege point is given only once for each version upgrade. It is good also as a structure which provides the privilege point according to the frequency | count of the password input in which version upgrade was performed.

In the gaming system 1001 of this embodiment, the version is upgraded from version 1 to version 8 in order, and the version is not upgraded after version 8 is reached, but the configuration is not limited to the version that continues to be upgraded. Also good. For example, the four versions of spring, summer, autumn and winter may be updated in order, and after the winter version ends, the configuration may return to the spring version.
In the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, the version upgrade information is set to “000 (0)” when the version is not upgraded and a password that always includes the version upgrade information is issued. It may be configured to issue a password that is not included.
Note that the setting of the bit length and value of each data in the password of this embodiment can be arbitrarily changed. Further, the update deadline (every 3 months), the update grace period (1 month), etc. of the upgrade of the slot machine of this embodiment can be arbitrarily changed.

  Note that in the gaming system 1001 of this embodiment, only when a simple start update request that makes it easier to obtain another person's two-dimensional code than when a normal update request is entered at the start of the game, the number of games cannot be reached in time. Although the player database is not updated, in the case of the normal update process, the player database may not be updated when a specific condition such as the total number of games that cannot exist in time is not satisfied. In addition, for example, when there is no password input at the start of the game, but there is an update request that requires obtaining a two-dimensional code at the start of the game and accessing the management server 1200 to notify that the game has started, The player database may not be updated when a specific condition such as the total number of games that cannot be included is not satisfied.

  As in this embodiment, the control unit 210 of the management server 1200 acquires the reception date and time of the simple start update request, thereby reducing the information amount of the game result information included in the two-dimensional code, and the slot machine 1 Although it is preferable to reduce the load for generating the two-dimensional code, for example, the date and time when the player selects “Create two-dimensional code” and the date and time when the two-dimensional code is generated are included in the two-dimensional code. The unit 210 may acquire these dates and times.

  In the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the player database is updated based on a specific condition that it is not the total number of games that cannot be in time in the simple start update request. The specific condition may be that the number of times is not BB or RB. For example, in this embodiment, the process ends when the total number of medals paid out in the BB exceeds 480. Therefore, even if the “watermelon”, which is the small role with the maximum number of medals paid out (15), is continuously won. 480/15 = 32 [game] or more is required. As a result, in order to finish BB once, even if 16 games exceeding the limit value (14.63 games) are consumed in one minute, 32/16 = 2 [min] or more is required at the shortest. When BB exceeds 30 times (limit value set from the number of games required for BB) within one hour, the number of BBs that cannot be made in time may be set. Also, for example, if the average time required for the player to finish the BB is tested and investigated in advance and the average time required for the BB is 5 minutes, the BB is required 12 times within 1 hour (required for the BB). If it exceeds the limit value set from the average time), the number of BBs that cannot exist within the time may be used. Instead of the limit value set from the number of games required for BB or the limit value set from the average time required for BB, for example, a realistic number based on these limit values may be set. Furthermore, for example, if the probability of winning BB internally is 1/300, even if 16 games exceeding the limit value (14.63 games) in 1 minute are consumed, 60 × 16 × (1 /300)=3.2 [Times] will be won only. As a result, even if the variation from 3.2 times, which is the average value of the number of wins within one hour, is taken into consideration, it is unlikely that the number will be 9.6 [times], which is three times 3.2. Therefore, for example, when BB exceeds 10 times within 1 hour (the number of times that BB can be won within the time), the number of BBs that cannot be within the time may be set. In addition, for example, it is a specific condition that the number of games until the internal winning of BB or RB determined based on the number of BB and RB and the total number of games is equal to or more than a preset threshold, or a series of BB and RB The specific condition may be that the number of wins (so-called consecutive number of times) is equal to or less than a preset threshold value. For example, if the probability of internally winning BB is 1/300, the probability of internally winning BB twice in a row is 1/90000. For this reason, the specific condition may be that the number of consecutive winnings of BB is 2 or less and the number of consecutive winnings that cannot be 3 or more. That is, the specific game history included in the simple start update request is not limited to the total number of games, and may be, for example, the number of BB and RB.

  Note that, as in the management server 1200 of the present embodiment, the illegal update request URL and the player database that have not been updated are divided into the illegal URL DB and the registration URL DB, and the player database is updated normally. It is preferable to manage the URL of the update request separately. For example, instead of the registration URL DB and the illegal URL DB, a URL for registering both the normal update request URL and the illegal update request URL. A database may be provided and managed collectively.

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

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

In the above-described embodiment, only the mobile terminal 1100 to which terminal identification information is assigned and transmission of the terminal identification information is permitted is allowed to be accessed by the management server 1200. However, at least the mobile terminal 1100 is allowed to access. If the player can be identified by information that can identify the player (for example, Cookie), or if the player can be identified by the player ID assigned on the management server 1200 side, terminal identification information is provided. It is good also as a structure which permits the access from the portable terminal and the portable terminal to which transmission of terminal identification information is not permitted.
In the above embodiment, the player information registered in the player database and the game history information registered in the game history database are managed using the terminal identification information as a key item, but the player can be identified. The player ID may be managed as a key item.

[Embodiment 2]
In the second embodiment, a case where the slot machine 1 in the first embodiment described above is replaced with a pachinko gaming machine 700 will be described.

  First, an overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 700 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 22 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 700. The pachinko gaming machine 700 includes an outer frame formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 700 includes a glass door frame 702 formed in a frame shape that can be opened and closed in the game frame. The game frame is a structure that includes a front frame that is openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (except game board 706 described later) attached to them. It is.

A hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 703 is provided on the lower surface of the glass door frame 702. On the upper surface of the hitting ball supply tray 703, a chance button 7111 is provided that is operated when a specific effect is executed in the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). The chance button 7111 corresponds to the effect switch 56 of the slot machine 1 described in the first embodiment.
Selection buttons 112A and 7112B that are operated when selecting various setting items and the like are provided on the front surface of the hitting ball supply tray 703 where the chance buttons 7111 are provided. The selection buttons 7112A and 7112B correspond to the stop switches 8L and 8R at the time of displaying each screen of the slot machine 1 described in the first embodiment.

  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. 22) is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 702. The game board 706 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 707 is formed on the front surface of the game board 706 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down. A large number of nails for guiding a game ball are implanted in the game area 707.

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

  On the left side of the upper portion of the effect display device 709 in the game board 706, there is a first special symbol display (first variation display means) 708a that variably displays the first special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. Is provided. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display 708a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of displaying the numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. In other words, the first special symbol display 708a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the right side of the 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 capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the second special symbol display 708b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. In the present embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. In addition, the first special symbol display 708a and the second special symbol display 708b may be configured to variably display, for example, a number (or a two-digit symbol) of 00 to 99, for example.

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

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

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 700 is provided with a ball hitting device that drives a driving motor in response to the player operating the hitting operation handle 705 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch the game ball into the game area 707. It has been. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 707 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 707, and then descends the game area 707. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 713 and is detected by the first start port switch 713a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display unit 708a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 709 starts the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol). Is done. That is, the 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 variable display of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 709 starts the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol). 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) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 708a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 708b. The effect design (decoration design) is displayed as a variation design. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 708a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 709 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 708b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 709 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start point and end point of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the period of variable display is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). 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 variation display devices that perform variation display of identification information and derive and display a display result, and are used as a variation display unit. It is done.

In the effect display device 709, when the variable display is started, for example, all of the left, middle, and right effect symbols start the variable display. Then, the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are variably displayed are basically stopped in a predetermined order (for example, a predetermined order such as the order of the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol, and the middle effect symbol). When a predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of variation display, all the left, middle and right effect symbols are stopped and the display result is confirmed. The order in which the left, middle, and right effect symbols stop may be other than the order of the left, right, and center symbols. Further, the left, middle, and right effect symbols may be stopped simultaneously.
A winning device having a first start winning port 713 is provided below the effect display device 709. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 713 is guided to the back of the game board 706 and detected by the first start opening switch 713a.

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

  In the lower part of the first special symbol display 708a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 713, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start winning memory) 4 is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 718a composed of two displays (for example, LEDs) is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 718a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 708a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Below the second special symbol display 708b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 714, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 718b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 718b increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 708b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 709 is provided with a first reserved memory display unit 718c that displays the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 718d that displays the second reserved memory number. (Each display area is provided). In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, a variable winning ball device 715 that opens and closes only with respect to the second start winning opening 714 is provided, but the first starting winning opening 713 and the second start winning opening 714 are provided. Any of the winning openings 714 may be provided with a variable winning ball apparatus 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 the combination of jackpot symbols. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In the present embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

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

  As shown in FIG. 49, a special variable winning ball device 720 is provided below the variable winning ball device 715. The special variable winning ball device 720 includes an opening / closing plate, and can be changed between 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. It is. Note that the special variable winning ball device 720 may be configured so that in the closed state, it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to win). Thus, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 720 is in the closed state may be a state in which the game ball is difficult to win or does not win the special variable winning ball device 720. The special variable winning ball device 720 is a solenoid in a specific game state (a big hit game state) that occurs when a specific display result (a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 708a or the second special symbol display unit 708b. When the opening / closing plate is controlled to be in the open state by 721, the large winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. A game ball that has won a big winning opening is detected by a count switch 723.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball device 720 is opened is called a round. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided, and when it is determined to be a jackpot, one of the jackpot types is selected. In this embodiment, the control example in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is opened only once in one round is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. 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, a normal symbol hold storage display 741 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 732 is provided. Each 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 memory display 741 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one. Then, each time the variable symbol display on the normal symbol indicator 710 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. There are four upper limit values for the number of ordinary symbols stored, and the normal symbol storage memory display 741 lights the display with these four as upper limits.

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

  The repeated variation pattern is a variation pattern in which a specific effect display is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times after a special symbol and an effect symbol change display is started and a display result is derived and displayed, and then a reach effect is executed. . Here, the specific effect display is, for example, an effect display such as an effect display that changes again, and if it is an effect display that can be repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times, for example, an effect display other than the re-variable display such as a notice display is possible. There may be. In the present embodiment, as an example of a repeated variation pattern, an example will be described in which a pseudo variation pattern that can be repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times with re-variation as a specific effect display is used. Here, the pseudo-ream is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is a single fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for pseudo-continuous variation.

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

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

  FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 731. As shown in FIG. FIG. 23 also shows a payout control board 737, an effect control board 780, and the like. A game control microcomputer 7560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to a program is mounted on the main board 731. The game control microcomputer 7560 includes a ROM 754 that stores a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 755 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 756 that performs control operations according to the program, and an I / O 757. In this embodiment, the ROM 754 and the RAM 755 are built in the game control microcomputer 7560. That is, the game control microcomputer 7560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the RAM 755 in addition to the CPU 756, and the ROM 754 may be externally attached or incorporated. Further, the I / O 757 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 7560 further includes a random number circuit 7503 for generating hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

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

The random number circuit 7503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to win a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 7503 updates numerical data according to a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.
The random number circuit 7503 includes a numerical data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit selection setting function), a numerical data update rule selection setting function, and a numerical data update rule. It has various functions such as a selection switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

Further, the game control microcomputer 7560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 7503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 7560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 754 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 7560). The numerical data obtained in this way is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 7503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 7503 can be further improved.
The game control microcomputer 7560 reads numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 7503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 713a or the second start port switch 714a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and effect symbol Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a jackpot display result. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The RAM 755 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 755 is stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state by the game control microcomputer 7560 (special symbol process flag, value of each reserved memory number counter, etc.) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. Saved in. The data according to the control state by the game control microcomputer 7560 is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power failure or the like is restored after the power failure or the like occurs. is there. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 755 is backed up.

  A reset signal from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 7560. A reset circuit that generates a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 7560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 7560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 7560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 7560 or the like is output during a period in which the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer in which the reset signal is at a low level. The operation stop signal for stopping the operation such as 7560 is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Furthermore, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 7560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V, DC5V, etc.) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). In addition, a clear signal indicating that a clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 7560.

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

  The general winning opening switch 711 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 706 and detects, for example, a game ball that has entered a general winning opening (not shown) that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. Switch. Based on the detection of the game ball by the general winning opening switch 711, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. The collection passage sensor 712 is a transmissive optical sensor that is installed at a predetermined position in a common passage through which all game balls collected by the pachinko gaming machine 700 pass and detects the passage of the game balls.

  An output circuit 759 for driving a solenoid 716 for opening / closing the variable winning ball device 715 and a solenoid 721 for opening / closing the special variable winning ball device 720 forming a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 7560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 731. Further, an information output circuit for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 731.

In the present embodiment, the effect control means (configured by an effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 780 directs the contents of the effect from the game control microcomputer 7560 via the relay board 777. The control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 709 that displays the effect symbols in a variable manner is performed.
In the present embodiment, an operation signal from the chance button 7111 is input to the effect control board 780, and an effect and a determination operation on each screen or the like are executed according to the operation signal from the chance button 7111.
In the present embodiment, operation signals from the selection buttons 7112A and 7112B are input to the effect control board 780, and a selection operation on each screen or the like is executed in accordance with the operation signals from the selection buttons 7112A and 7112B.

  The effect control board 780 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer including an effect control CPU and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 780, the effect control CPU operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM and receives a capture signal (effect control INT signal) from the main board 731 input via the relay board 777. ), The presentation control command is received via the input driver and the input port. Further, the effect control CPU causes the VDP (video display processor) to perform display control of the effect display device 709 based on the effect control command.

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

  The effect control CPU reads necessary data from the character ROM in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 709, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP. The VDP executes display control based on data input from the effect control CPU. The production control CPU executes the production and the determination of selection items on each screen and the like in accordance with the operation signal input from the chance button 7111. The effect control CPU selects a selection item on each screen or the like in accordance with an operation signal input from the selection buttons 7112A and 7112B.

  The effect control board 780 is connected to a power supply circuit (not shown), and the effect control CPU of the effect control board 780 has a power supply monitoring function for monitoring that power is supplied from the power supply circuit. The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to an input driver (not shown) on the effect control board 780. The input driver allows the signal input from the relay board 777 to pass only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 780 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 780 to the relay board 777). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a means. Further, the effect control CPU outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 735 via an output port (not shown). Further, the effect control CPU outputs sound number data to the audio output board 770 via the output port.

In the lamp driver board 735, a signal for driving the LED is input to an LED driver (not shown) via an input driver (not shown). The LED driver supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 728a, the left frame LED 728b, and the right frame LED 728c. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 725 provided on the game board 706 side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 735.
In the voice output board 770, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects according to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs to the speakers 727R and 727L an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, a changing period of the effect design).

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

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 700 of the second embodiment, similarly to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the effect control CPU of the effect control board 780 can execute the effect in the special effect mode on the effect display device 709. it can. In addition, in the effect setting process at the time of transition to the special effect mode, the effect control CPU specifies an effect that can be selected from the selection permission condition table and displays the specified selectable effect by displaying the effect selection screen. Then, the effect selected by the player can be set and executed. Then, if there is an effect that can be selected only when the “elapsed period” selection permission condition is satisfied (the intermediate effect or the advanced effect), the effect control CPU selects the effect after executing the notification effect. A screen can be displayed. In addition, the CPU for effect control provides an RTC (not shown), specifies the elapsed period from the installation of the pachinko gaming machine 700 from the date / time data acquired by the RTC, and determines whether or not the condition for selecting the “elapsed period” is satisfied. It is also possible to determine. Further, the CPU for effect control specifies the total number of games and the number of mission clears from the personal history storage area of the RAM 755 that is updated when the password issued by the management server is input, and the “total number of games” and “mission clear” It is also possible to determine whether or not the “number” selection permission condition is satisfied.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 700 of the second embodiment, similar to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the password including the upgrade information issued by the management server 1200 is input, the production version is changed from the current version. One version can be upgraded. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 700 of the second embodiment, even if a password for version upgrade is not input, the period elapsed from the update deadline to the current version based on date / time data acquired by an RTC (not shown) is 3 months. If it is above, it can also upgrade automatically.
Thus, the content of Embodiment 1 can be applied to the pachinko gaming machine 700.

In the above embodiment, a gaming machine (slot machine 1 or pachinko gaming machine 700) using a gaming value (medal or gaming ball) installed by a player and a two-dimensional code output by the gaming machine. Although the gaming system 1001 is configured by the portable terminal 1100 that reads and the management server 1200 that can be accessed, the gaming machine may be configured by a slot machine or pachinko gaming machine that does not use gaming value. For example, a home game machine or other computer device that starts game software (slot machine game, pachinko machine game) such as a gaming machine simulator capable of acquiring a player's game history, an installed mobile application (slot machine application) It is also possible to configure a portable terminal that activates a pachinko gaming machine application as a gaming machine of the present invention.
In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, Of course, the various change in the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention is possible.

  1 slot machine, 1a chassis, 1b front door, 2 reel unit, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 perspective window, 4 medal insertion part, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 9 medal Payout exit, 10 settlement switch, 11 credit indicator, 12 game auxiliary indicator, 13 game display, 14-16 1-3 BETLED, 17 insertion request LED, 18 start valid LED, 19 wait LED, 20 replay LED , 21 BET switch valid LED, 22L, 22C, 22R Stop valid LED, 23 Reset switch, 24 Set value display, 25 Door open detection switch, 30 Flow path switching solenoid, 31 Insertion medal sensor, 32L, 32C, 32R Reel motor 33L, 33C 33R reel sensor, 34 hopper unit, 34a hopper tank, 34b hopper motor, 34c discharge sensor, 35 overflow tank, 35a full sensor, 36a stop switch, 36b automatic settlement switch, 37 setting key switch, 38 reset / setting switch, 39 Power switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b, 91b, 755 RAM, 41c, 91c, 754 ROM, 41d, 91d I / O, 42 random number generation circuit, 43 sampling circuit, 44, 96 Switch detection circuit, 45 Motor drive circuit, 46 Solenoid drive circuit, 47, 93 LED drive circuit, 48, 98 Power interruption detection circuit, 49, 95 Reset circuit, 51 Liquid crystal display, 51a, 51b Specific effect area 52 effect LED, 53, 54, 727R, 727L speaker, 55 reel LED, 56 effect switch, 90,780 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 92 display control circuit, 94 audio output circuit, 97 , 211 RTC, 100 power supply box, 101 power supply board, 110, 210 control unit, 120, 220 storage unit, 130, 230 operation unit, 140, 240 display unit, 150 wireless communication unit, 151 antenna, 160 camera unit, 250 communication , 700 pachinko machine, 702 glass door frame, 703 hit ball supply tray, 704 surplus ball tray, 705 hit ball operation handle, 706 game board, 707 game area, 708a first special symbol display, 708b second special symbol display , 709 Production display device, 710 Normal symbol table Indicator, 711 General winning opening switch, 712 Collection passage sensor, 713 First starting winning opening, 713a First starting opening switch, 714 Second starting winning opening, 714a Second starting opening switch, 715 Variable winning ball apparatus, 716 721 Solenoid, 718a First special symbol hold memory display, 718b Second special symbol hold memory display, 718c First hold memory display portion, 718d Second hold memory display portion, 720 Special variable winning ball device, 723 Count switch, 725 Decoration LED, 726 Out port, 728a Top frame LED, 728b Left frame LED, 728c Right frame LED, 731 Main board, 732 Gate, 732a Gate switch, 735 Lamp driver board, 737 Dispensing control board, 741 Normal symbol hold memory display Bowl, 751 prize LED, 752 LED, 756 CPU, 757 I / O, 758 input driver circuit, 759 output circuit, 770 audio output board, 777 relay board, 797 ball payout device, 900 Internet network, 1000 external output board, 1001 gaming system, 1100 portable terminal, 1200 management server, 7111 chance button, 7112A, 7112B selection button, 7503 random number circuit, 7560 microcomputer for game control.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of enabling a predetermined game and outputting information including game history information related to a player's game history in a predetermined manner,
Game history output means for outputting information including the game history information in a predetermined manner in accordance with an output operation by a player;
Production execution means for executing the production selected from the productions for which the selection permission condition is satisfied,
The selection permission condition includes a first selection permission condition set based on first information that can be specified by the player, and a second selection permission condition set based on second information that cannot be specified by the player. Including
The effect execution means notifies the player of information related to the selection of the specific effect when the specific effect cannot be selected because the first selection permission condition is not satisfied and can be selected when the second selection permission condition is satisfied. A gaming machine characterized by executing a notification effect. A game machine that enables a predetermined game and can output information including game history information related to a player's game history in a predetermined manner, and game information related to a game related to the game machine are managed for each registered player A gaming system including a management device,
The management device
Game history acquisition means for acquiring the game history information;
Game information update means for updating the game information based on the game history information acquired by the game history acquisition means;
A key data issuing means for issuing key data generated based on game information corresponding to the player in response to a player's request;
The gaming machine is
Game history output means for outputting information including the game history information in a predetermined manner in response to an output operation by the player;
Production execution means for executing the production selected from the productions for which the selection permission condition is satisfied,
The selection permission condition includes a first selection permission condition set based on first information that can be specified by the player, and a second selection permission condition set based on second information that cannot be specified by the player. Including
The effect execution means notifies the player of information related to the selection of the specific effect when the specific effect cannot be selected because the first selection permission condition is not satisfied and can be selected when the second selection permission condition is satisfied. A gaming system characterized by executing a notification effect.

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