JP6420940B2 - Gaming machine and gaming system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines, and gaming systems, for example. Specifically, the present invention relates to a gaming system that includes a gaming machine that performs a predetermined game and a unit that stores the gaming machine and a gaming history.

  Conventionally, as an example of such a gaming machine, a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of symbols as identification information drawn on the outer periphery is provided. Rotation starts when the player operates the start lever, and when the player operates the stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the range of the predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing There is a slot machine in which a prize is generated according to a display result derived when the rotation is stopped and all the reels are stopped.

  The types of winning combinations include small roles, bonuses, and replays. Here, in the winning of a small role, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small role. In the bonus winning, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In the replay winning, it is possible to obtain a profit that the next game can be performed without consuming a new medal for setting the number of bets.

  In order for winning of each combination to occur, generally, a winning flag must be set by winning an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when the start lever is operated). And, when the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination in the internal lottery can be drawn within the range of the predetermined number of frames, the effective combination is arranged, and the winning combination not in the internal lottery is configured. Reel control is performed so that the combination of symbols is not aligned with an effective line.

  Further, in such a gaming machine, a continuous effect is executed based on winning a predetermined combination including a bonus, and whether or not a rare effect is executed during the continuous effect is determined, and the rare effect is executed. In some cases, the achievement state information value is increased, and a two-dimensional code including the achievement state information value and a predetermined URL is displayed according to a predetermined operation (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Further, the two-dimensional code displayed on the gaming machine is read by the portable terminal, and by accessing the URL included in the two-dimensional code, communication with the portable terminal becomes possible, and the achievement state information value included in the two-dimensional code is obtained. There is a management device to manage, by outputting a password including the achievement status information value managed in response to a request from the mobile terminal from the management device, and allowing the player to input the password when playing a game machine There has been a gaming system that can take over the achievement state information value and cause the game machine to play a game.

JP 2009-195327 A

However, the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 determines whether or not to execute a special effect such as a rare effect that increases the achievement state information value, even if a continuous effect is executed in response to a bonus win. The same lottery will be held as when not. For this reason, in the continuous production executed when the bonus is won, the expectation that the special production will be executed cannot be particularly increased, and the same expectation as when the bonus is not won can only be given. , Causing the player to focus on generating the winning bonus. As a result, by the special effect can be executed, the start condition of ball Nasu prize could not improve the interest in the period until satisfied.

The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and an object by the special effect can be executed, the game machine can start condition improves the interest during the period until satisfied, And it is providing the game system containing the said game machine and the means to memorize | store a game history.

(1) A gaming machine for performing a predetermined game,
Advantage determining means for making an advantageous determination to control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player;
An advantageous state control means for starting control to the advantageous state when a start condition is satisfied after the advantageous decision is made ;
After the advantageous decision is made, a viable suggesting means an indication effect to suggest that the start condition is controlled in the preferred state until satisfied,
Special production execution means for executing special production;
History information output means for outputting history information capable of specifying that the special effect has been executed,
After the advantageous determination is made, there is the case have the suggested effect is executed Lena and if the suggested effect is performed by the suggested means to said start condition is satisfied,
The special performance execution means
A first period after the advantageous decision is made until the suggestion effect is not executed and the start condition is satisfied, and after the advantageous decision is made until the suggested effect is executed. Execute the special performance at a rate ,
After the advantageous determination is made, the special effect is executed at a second rate higher than the first rate in a period from when the suggestion effect is executed until the start condition is satisfied .
In addition, you may provide the following structures.
A gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine 700) that performs a predetermined game,
Advantageous state control means (control for controlling to BB or RB by the main control unit 41, controlling the big win) that controls the advantageous state advantageous to the player when the start condition is established (bonus winning, derivation of the jackpot display result) Processing)
Specific means (internal lottery, jackpot determination, etc.) for specifying whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state until the start condition is satisfied,
Suggestion that a predetermined suggestion effect (specific suggestion effect, suggestion effect) is performed when the suggestion condition is satisfied between the time when the start condition is satisfied after the determination by the specifying means that the controlled to the advantageous state is specified Means (see FIG. 23);
Effect execution means (see FIG. 12, S2658 and S2659 in FIG. 26) for executing an effect according to the progress of the game from among a plurality of types of effects including the special effects (special effects A to G);
Special effect specifying means for specifying whether or not the special effect has been executed by the effect execution means (processing for determining whether or not the special effect has been executed by the sub-control unit 91);
History information output means (see FIG. 35) for outputting history information (displaying a two-dimensional code) according to the execution of the special effect based on the result of the special effect specifying means;
The effect execution means executes the special effect at a higher rate in a specific period after the suggestion effect is performed by the suggestion means than in a predetermined period until the suggestion effect is performed (see FIG. 28). ).

  According to such a configuration, the suggestion effect is performed in a specific period after the start of the suggestion effect until the start condition is satisfied after the fact that it is specified to be controlled to the advantageous state. Special effects are executed at a rate higher than the predetermined period until For this reason, in a specific period, the player can have a sense of expectation for the execution of the special effect. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in a specific period from when it is specified to be controlled to the advantageous state until the start condition is satisfied.

  It should be noted that the timing at which the start condition is established after it is determined to be controlled to be in an advantageous state may vary depending on the player's game amount, as described below, and the player's game amount Regardless, it may be constant.

  The start condition in the case where the establishment timing changes depending on the player's gaming skill may be, for example, that established by performing a stop operation in a specific operation procedure (specific timing or a specific order).

  In the case where the start timing is established depending on the game amount of the player, the following problem occurs. After it is determined that the controlled state is advantageous, the player plays the game so that the start condition is satisfied with as few unit games as possible (for example, one game, one variable display). This is because game values (medals, credits, pachinko balls, points, etc.) are consumed to play unit games. For this reason, it will be noted that the start condition is further satisfied after the start of the control to the advantageous state until the start condition is satisfied. Further, for the game hall, the gaming value consumed by the player after the start condition is established after it is determined to be controlled in an advantageous state may decrease, and as a result, the sales may decrease. However, according to the above configuration, the specific period after the suggestion effect is performed executes the special effect at a higher rate than the predetermined period until the suggestion effect is performed. It is possible to improve a sense of expectation that the player's intention to establish the game will be reduced to execute the special performance, and to prevent the sales of the game hall from being reduced. That is, it is possible to contribute to both the improvement of the interest of the player and the improvement of the sales of the game hall.

  In addition, the start condition in the case where the establishment timing is constant regardless of the player's game amount is, for example, that the unit game is determined a predetermined number of times (the number of remaining games up to 32 games, (E.g., 10 games after the advantageous conditions are established by specifying that they are controlled to be in an advantageous state, etc.) or those that are established by winning in a predetermined lottery, etc. (Refer to the column [About advantageous conditions, starting conditions, and advantageous states] in the modification).

  In the case where the start condition is established regardless of the game amount of the player, the following problem occurs. There is a possibility that the game becomes monotonous after the start condition is established after it is determined that the control is in the advantageous state. However, according to the above configuration, the special period is executed at a higher rate in the specific period after the suggestion stage is performed than in the predetermined period until the suggestion stage is performed. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience, and to improve the expectation that the special performance will be executed.

  The history information output by the history information output means may be information according to the execution of the special effect, and may be information for specifying the executed special effect (execution history of the special effect), for example. Moreover, what is necessary is just to include the information (the object (acquired coin) given based on execution of a special effect) etc. based on execution of a special effect.

  The history information output means may be anything that outputs history information. For example, the history information output means may display an image (two-dimensional code) corresponding to the history information, and a signal corresponding to the history information is externally transmitted. It may be output, or may be one in which a gaming history based on history information is notified in a gaming machine (see the [Output of history information] column of the modification).

  The special effect specifying means only needs to specify whether or not the special effect has been executed. For example, the special effect specifying unit may determine whether or not the special effect has been executed. May be stored in a predetermined storage means.

  If the special effect specifying means determines whether or not the special effect has been executed, the history information output means may output the corresponding history information each time the special effect is executed. Good (see the column “Regarding whether or not a special effect has been executed” in the modification). In addition, when the special effect specifying unit stores the executed special effect in the predetermined storage unit, the history information output unit performs a predetermined period (a period from the start of the specific effect mode to the end thereof, etc. ) May be output at a predetermined timing (when determined to be YES in S2706 of FIG. 34).

  Note that the gaming machine may be a gaming machine that performs a predetermined game, and may perform one unit game when a gaming condition is established using the gaming value. As such a gaming machine, for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are changed. A slot machine in which one game is finished by deriving a display result to a variable display device that can be displayed, and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device (see Embodiment 1); A display state in the variable display device when a game medium (for example, a pachinko ball) driven into a predetermined game area (game board) passes through a predetermined start area (first start winning opening 713 or second starting winning opening 714) A pachinko machine (see Embodiment 3) that can change the above is included.

  “It is specified that the advantageous state is controlled by the specifying means” means that in the above slot machine, for example, the occurrence of a special prize accompanying the transition to the advantageous state is permitted, or the advantageous state (The timing to be controlled to the advantageous state may be when it is determined, or may be when a predetermined number of games (32 games) have been consumed), etc. Correspondingly, in the pachinko machine described above, for example, when the game medium passes through the starting area, it is controlled to the advantageous state in determining whether to control the advantageous state (big hit, probability variation state, short time state, etc.). (The timing to be controlled to the advantageous state may be when it is determined, or may be when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times, etc.)

(2) A gaming system including a gaming machine that performs a predetermined game and a history storage unit that stores a gaming history,
The gaming machine is
Advantage determining means for making an advantageous determination to control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player;
An advantageous state control means for starting control to the advantageous state when a start condition is satisfied after the advantageous decision is made ;
After the advantageous decision is made, a viable suggesting means an indication effect to suggest that the start condition is controlled in the preferred state until satisfied,
Special production execution means for executing special production;
History information output means for outputting history information capable of specifying that the special effect has been executed,
The history storage means updates a player's game history according to the history information output from the history information output means,
After the advantageous determination is made, there is the case have the suggested effect is executed Lena and if the suggested effect is performed by the suggested means to said start condition is satisfied,
The special performance execution means
A first period after the advantageous decision is made until the suggestion effect is not executed and the start condition is satisfied, and after the advantageous decision is made until the suggested effect is executed. Execute the special performance at a rate ,
After the advantageous determination is made, the special effect is executed at a second rate higher than the first rate in a period from when the suggestion effect is executed until the start condition is satisfied .
In addition, you may provide the following structures.
In a gaming system (game system 1001) including a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine 700) that performs a predetermined game, and history storage means (management server 1200, portable terminal 1100, etc.) that stores a gaming history. There,
The gaming machine is
Advantageous state control means (control for controlling to BB or RB by the main control unit 41, control for big hits) to control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied (bonus winning, derivation result of jackpot display) Process)
Specific means (internal lottery, jackpot determination, etc.) for specifying whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state until the start condition is satisfied,
Suggestion that a predetermined suggestion effect (specific suggestion effect, suggestion effect) is performed when the suggestion condition is satisfied between the time when the start condition is satisfied after the determination by the specifying means that the controlled to the advantageous state is specified Means (see FIG. 23);
Effect execution means (see FIG. 12, S2658 and S2659 in FIG. 26) for executing an effect according to the progress of the game from among a plurality of types of effects including the special effects (special effects A to G);
Special effect specifying means for specifying whether or not the special effect has been executed by the effect execution means (processing for determining whether or not the special effect has been executed by the sub-control unit 91);
History information output means (see FIG. 35) for outputting history information (displaying a two-dimensional code) according to the execution of the special effect based on the result of the special effect specifying means;
The history storage means updates a player's game history in accordance with the history information output from the history information output means (see FIG. 36, etc.)
The effect execution means executes the special effect at a higher rate in a specific period after the suggestion effect is performed by the suggestion means than in a predetermined period until the suggestion effect is performed (see FIG. 28). ).

  According to such a configuration, the suggestion effect is performed in a specific period after the start of the suggestion effect until the start condition is satisfied after the fact that it is specified to be controlled to the advantageous state. Special effects are executed at a rate higher than the predetermined period until For this reason, in a specific period, the player can have a sense of expectation for the execution of the special effect. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in a specific period from when it is specified to be controlled to the advantageous state until the start condition is satisfied. Also, since the player's game history is updated based on the history information corresponding to the execution of the special effect, the game history corresponding to the execution of the special effect can be maintained thereafter, and the special effect is executed. Can enhance the sense of value.

  It should be noted that, as described in (1), the establishment timing of the start condition after the fact that it is determined to be controlled to the advantageous state may be changed depending on the player's game amount, and the player's It may be constant regardless of the game skill.

  The gaming system may further include a privilege granting unit (item granting process) for granting a privilege based on the player's game history stored in the history storage unit, and the history storage unit. It may further comprise history notifying means (processing for displaying on the display unit 140 of the portable terminal 1100) for notifying the game history based on the player's game history stored in the.

  Note that the privilege may be anything that gives a player a value different from winning, for example, the proportion of the gaming value given to the player to the gaming value used for setting the number of bets (the medal's Determining whether to allow the control to the AT in the first process regarding the AT in the “About advantageous condition, starting condition, and advantageous state” column of the value directly affecting the payout rate), or the second In the processing, it is determined that control to the AT is started, etc.) and does not directly affect the ratio of the gaming value given to the player to the gaming value used for setting the bet amount. Value that is beneficial to the player (execution of a premier production, etc.), or value (items, etc.) that is not related to the game at all (in the modified example) Reference field [for benefits]).

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2), after the suggestion effect is performed (see the “specific timing at the end of the specific period” column in the modification example), the specific timing (winning in the confirmation screen lottery) ) To a predetermined notification effect (such as a bonus confirmation screen) over a period until the start condition is satisfied,
The specific period is a period from when the suggestion means performs the suggestion effect until the specific timing is reached (see FIG. 25B).

  According to such a configuration, since it is possible to increase a sense of expectation that the special performance will be executed before reaching the specific timing in the specific period, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  The specific timing is not limited to the timing after the suggestion effect is performed, and may be any timing after it is specified that the advantageous effect is controlled. Further, the specific timing is not limited to a predetermined timing, and may be, for example, a timing when winning in a predetermined lottery (see FIG. 27), and it is specified to be controlled in an advantageous state. May be the timing reached by digesting the unit game a predetermined number of times (see the column “Regarding the specific timing at the end of the specific period” in the modification).

  The expected number of unit games that are expected to be required until the specific timing is reached after it is determined that the controlled state is in the advantageous state may be made different depending on the type of the suggested effect performed (FIG. 27). reference). Thereby, according to what kind of suggestion effect is suggested, the expectation with respect to the length of a specific period can be varied, and the interest of a game can be improved.

(4) In any one of the gaming machines according to (1) to (3), a plurality of types of suggestion effects are provided (specific suggestion effects A to E),
The effect execution means executes the special effect during the specific period at a rate corresponding to the type of suggestion effect performed by the suggestion means (see FIG. 28).

  According to such a structure, the expectation with respect to performing a special effect can be varied according to what kind of suggestion effect is suggested, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  “The effect executing means executes the special effect in the specific period at a rate according to the type of the suggested effect performed by the suggesting means” means that the execution ratio of the special effect depends on the type of the suggested effect. The special effects may be executed according to the execution ratio. Further, the ratio of selecting a special effect to be executed from among a plurality of types of special effects is determined so as to differ depending on the type of the suggested effect, and the special effect selected according to the ratio is executed. In this case, the ratio of selecting the special effect to be executed from among the multiple types of special effects is determined to be different depending on the type of the suggested effect. The types of special effects that can be performed may be different.

(5) In any one of the gaming machines according to (1) to (4), the suggesting unit performs control to cause a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable to derive a display result. Including derivation control means,
The derivation control means can derive any one of a plurality of types of specific display results (reach eyes, cherry symbol combinations) only when it is specified by the specifying means to be controlled to the advantageous state. Yes,
The suggestion means derives the specific display result to the derivation control means as the suggestion effect,
The effect execution means executes the special effect in the specific period at a rate corresponding to the type of the specific display result derived by the derivation control means (see FIG. 28).

  According to such a configuration, a sense of expectation for the execution of the special effect can be varied depending on which type of specific display result is derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  “The effect execution means executes the special effect in the specific period at a rate according to the type of the specific display result derived by the derivation control means” means that the execution rate of the special effect is the specific display result The special effect may be executed in accordance with the execution ratio. Further, the ratio of selecting a special effect to be executed from among a plurality of types of special effects is determined to be different depending on the type of the specific display result, and the special effect selected according to the ratio is executed. In this case, the ratio of selecting a special effect to be executed from a plurality of types of special effects may be different depending on the type of the specific display result. The types of special effects that can be selected accordingly may be different.

  (6) In any one of the gaming machines according to (1) to (5), the effect execution unit is configured to perform the first period more than when the period that has elapsed since the start of the specific period is the first period. The special effect is executed in the specific period at a higher rate when the second period is longer than the second period (see the column “About the distribution ratio of the special effect” in the modification).

  According to such a structure, the expectation with respect to performing a special effect can be varied according to the period which passed in the specific period, and the interest of a game can be improved.

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 which shows the internal structure of a 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 and winning probability of the internal lottery classified by game state. It is a figure which shows the experience value provision number according to level and the number of games. (A) is a figure which shows the coin acquisition specification between games, (b) is a figure which shows the stock specification of a stock coin. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of special effect, and the relationship between a special effect and an acquisition coin. It is a figure which shows the transition of a main menu screen. It is a figure which shows the hint screen of a stock coin. It is FIG. (1) for demonstrating password input operation. It is FIG. (2) for demonstrating password input operation. (A) is a figure which shows a password analysis table, (b) is a figure which shows the analysis procedure of a password. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the display condition at the time of the normal production mode of a specific production area, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the display situation at the time of specific production mode. It is a figure for demonstrating the output of a two-dimensional code. It is a figure which shows the information contained in a two-dimensional code. It is a figure which shows the screen at the time of stock coin acquisition lottery production. It is a figure which shows the structure of the player database with which a management server is provided, the game history database, and a privilege database. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of specific suggestion production. It is a figure for demonstrating alerting | reporting effect. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the change of the lottery probability of a special effect. It is a flow chart for explaining production related processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the confirmation screen lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating the special effect lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main menu display process performed with a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main menu operation process before password input performed with a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the password input reception process performed with a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation screen at the time of the password of a different model being input. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the level coin related process performed with a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main menu operation process after password input performed with a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the two-dimensional code display process performed with a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the server main process performed with a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the member registration process performed with a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the easy start update process performed with a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the normal update process performed with a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the level and experience value update process performed with a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the menu selection reception process performed with a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the password issuing process performed with a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the game provision process performed with a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the item provision process performed with a management server. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen displayed on the display part of a portable terminal. It is a figure which shows the exchange of the data between a portable terminal and a management server regarding member registration. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating data exchange between the slot machine and the portable terminal, and between the portable terminal and the management server regarding easy start update. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating data exchange between the slot machine and the mobile terminal and between the mobile terminal and the management server regarding normal update. It is a figure which shows the exchange of the data between a portable terminal and a management server regarding privilege provision. It is a figure which shows the information contained in the two-dimensional code output from the slot machine to which the game machine which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention is applied. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine to which the gaming machine according to the third 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 Embodiment 1 of the present invention is applied, and a management server 1200 to which the management device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is applied.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The camera unit 160 captures 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 the data from the storage unit 120, the operation unit 130, the display unit 140, the wireless communication unit 150 unit, and the camera unit 160 according to a program such as an application program stored in the storage unit 120. The processed data is supplied to the storage unit 120, the display unit 140, and the wireless communication unit 150.

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

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

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

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

  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 insertion sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has been inserted from the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the medal insertion unit 4 and selectively flowed to the hopper tank 34a side. A selector (not shown) and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 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 sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55. However, in addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output control unit may determine the output pattern of the effect device, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control may be performed. The output control of the rendering device is performed by both of the units.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient if it is initialized at the end of the BB, such as various display devices, LED display data, I / O 41d input / output data, and game time counter. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized at the end of the BB, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, and the total number of medals paid out in the BB. The special work is a work that stores data to be initialized only before the start of setting, such as data for transmitting a command to the effect control board 90 and various software random numbers. The set value work is a work in which a set value used when performing a lottery in the internal lottery process is stored. After initializing 0 before setting 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 initialization is performed before the transition to the setting change mode or when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In the initialization 0, all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) other than the used stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41b are initialized. Initialization 1 is an initialization performed only when the setting key switch 37 is in an ON state at the time of start-up and shifts to the setting change mode. In the initialization 1, in the storage area of the RAM 41b, All areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) other than the in-use stack area and the stop phase work are initialized. Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 2, a general work, an unused area, and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41b. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are OFF at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41b is not destroyed. The stored work, unused area, and unused stack area are initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41b are initialized.

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

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

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

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

  As the role in this slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 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.

  Cherry in any gaming state, 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, on any winning line When the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 2L and the “bell” or “replay” symbol of the right reel 2R are derived, a winning is awarded and two medals are paid out.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Then, the internal lottery of this embodiment is demonstrated. In the internal lottery, whether or not the above winnings are permitted is determined before the display results of all reels (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C and right reel 2R) are derived and displayed (in practice, (When the start switch 7 is detected). In the internal lottery, first, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the acquired random number for internal lottery and the number of judgment values for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value Depending on the situation, a lottery 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, and Bell are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery. For cherry, you can win only at the same time as the special role. In other words, when you win a cherry, you are always selected for a special role.

  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. Note that Cherry wins with the same probability as the chance of winning simultaneously with the special role when the special role is not carried over.

  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 left reel 2L is performed at a timing that is outside the “cherry” drawing 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.

  In addition, BB (1) to (2) and RB also have locations where the constituent symbols are arranged at intervals exceeding 4 frames, and either BB (1) to (2) or RB wins. If the reels are stopped at the timing of the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the selected BB or RB, the selected BB or RB will win, but the winning BB or RB of any one reel will win. If the stop operation is performed at a timing that is outside the drawing range of the configuration symbol, BB or RB will not be won and will be lost. For this reason, the number of games required to win the winning bonus varies depending on the game skill of the player.

  Even if BB or RB is missed as described above, it will be carried over to the next game, so if you win BB or RB once, for example, even if you miss it, stop operation at the appropriate timing after the next game It is possible to win a prize. However, in order to play a new game, it is necessary to set a predetermined number of bets. For this reason, as the number of games from winning a BB or RB to winning a prize increases, the player consumes more medals. As a result, the player tries to win a winning BB or RB with as few games as possible. On the other hand, when the game is advanced in this way, that is, when the number of games from winning the BB or RB until winning is reduced, the sales for the playground will decrease.

  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 won 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 addition, if a special role has been won and a special feature that has been won has been operated at an operation timing that cannot be won, a particular missed point (so-called reach eye) is stopped on the winning line. The reel control is performed. The reach is an outcome that is not stopped on the winning line when the special role is not won. Therefore, it is possible to notify that one of the special roles has been won by stopping the reach eyes on the winning line.

  There are multiple types of reach. As the reach, for example, regardless of the stop pattern of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R, the “cherry” of the area number 9 in the left reel 2L in FIG. 6 is stopped at the middle stage (hereinafter referred to as a specific reach eye a). ), The “cherry” of the area number 16 in the right reel 2R of FIG. 6 is stopped at the middle stage, and the outcome (hereinafter, referred to as the specific reach eye b) in which no bell winning occurs is provided.

  The specific reach a is when the special role is won, and the left reel 2L is not in the timing of drawing in the symbol of the special role being won and is in the range where the “cherry” of area number 9 is drawn in the middle. It is derived by performing a stop operation at the timing for the specific reach eye a.

  In addition, the specific reach b is the time when the special role is won, and the right reel 2 </ b> R is not in the timing of drawing in the symbol of the special role being won, and the range in which “cherry” of area number 16 is drawn to the middle It is derived by performing a stop operation at the timing for the specific reach eye b.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a performs an internal lottery by operating the start switch 7 after the betting number is set, and controls for starting rotation of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. I do.

  The main CPU 41a determines whether or not to generate a freeze according to the result of the internal lottery when the start switch 7 is operated. The freeze may be an effect for delaying the progress of the game. In the present embodiment, the effect of delaying the rotation start timing of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R by a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). Done.

  The freeze may start the rotation of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R in the same manner as usual, but may delay the timing for enabling the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Further, not only at the time of starting the game, but also those that delay the timing for effectively accepting the second or third stop operation, or those that delay the timing at which the betting amount can be set at the end of the game, etc.

  Based on the result of the internal lottery, the main CPU 41a executes the freeze lottery on the condition that the special role is won, and is executed by winning the freeze lottery. Thereby, it can be notified that one of the special roles has been won by the occurrence of the freeze. In this freeze lottery, for example, it is set to win with a predetermined probability (for example, 20%).

  The freeze lottery is performed in each of the games won for the special role and the games where the special role win is carried over. In this case, after the special role is won and the freezing lottery is won and the freezing occurs, the freezing lottery is not performed until the winning special role is won. As a result, it is possible to prevent a freeze from occurring multiple times for one special combination winning. Note that the freeze lottery may be performed not only in the game won in the special role and in the game in which the special role win is carried over, but only in the game won in the special role.

  After starting the rotation of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R, the main CPU 41a rotates the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected yet until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. Control is performed to stop the corresponding reel 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 operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected by continuing the rotation of the reels that have not been operated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the internal winning flag 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. Information for specifying whether or not the above-mentioned freeze has occurred is included in the internal winning command. Therefore, on the side of the sub-control unit 91, based on the internal winning command, it is possible to specify the winning status of the internal winning flag, the type of the internal winning flag that has been established, and whether or not a freeze has occurred.

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

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

  The winning determination command is a command that can specify the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, and is transmitted after all the reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed. Information for specifying the presence / absence and type of the reach stop described above is included in the winning determination command. Therefore, on the sub-control unit 91 side, it is possible to specify the presence / absence of a winning combination, the type of winning, the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, and the presence / absence and type of reach eye stop based on the winning determination command. it can.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, when an operation switch other than the specific operation switch is operated together with the specific operation switch as described above, a part of the operation switches for executing each effect by not performing the specific operation effect. Even in the case of overlapping, it is possible to execute different effects. That is, one effect is executed by operating the left stop switch 8L and the middle stop switch 8C simultaneously, and the other effect is executed by operating the middle stop switch 8C and the right stop switch 8R simultaneously. However, when the middle stop switch 8C is operated with the left stop switch 8L and the right stop switch 8R being operated at the same time, whether the left stop switch 8L and the middle stop switch 8C are operated at the same time, or the middle stop switch 8C. And the right stop switch 8R cannot be discriminated simultaneously, and an effect can only be assigned to either 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 special effect indicating the possibility of winning a special role is executed and the special role is won or missed, a bonus confirmation screen is displayed. The case where it is displayed is determined, the difficulty level of each achievement condition, the current level, the experience value given according to the number of games since the game was started is determined, and when the achievement condition is established Experience values according to the situation will be given.

  The continuous effect B shown in FIG. 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, so that as the number of games increases, more experience value is given. It has become.

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

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

  The achievement conditions include conditions other than the conditions shown in FIG. 10 in advance, and include, for example, conditions for obtaining a result of achievement of a specific mission described later, conditions for executing a special effect, and the like.

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

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

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

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

  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.

  Also, when executing a special effect, which will be described later, coins corresponding to the type of the special effect executed are given with a probability of 100%. This point will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the types of special effects and the relationship between special effects and earned coins.

  Special effects AG are provided as special effects. The special effect A is an effect in which a special sound effect (for example, explosive sound or the like) is generated from the speakers 53 and 54 at a predetermined timing (for example, at the time of the first stop). When the special effect A is executed, one copper coin is awarded.

  The special effect B refers to an effect in which the effect effect LED 52 is lit or blinked (for example, blinked for a predetermined time and then lit for a predetermined time) in a special manner at a predetermined timing (for example, at the time of the first stop). When the special effect B is executed, one silver coin is awarded. The special effect C is an effect that displays a special effect image (for example, the appearance of a special character) at a predetermined timing (for example, at the time of the first stop). When the special effect C is executed, one gold coin is awarded.

  The execution timings of the special effects A to C may be the same timing, or may be different timings. Further, the contents of the effects of the special effects A to C are not limited to those shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12, each of the special effects D to G is an effect by a combination of special effects A to C. When executed, each corresponding coin is one as shown in FIG. Is granted. As a result, the special effects G are the highest, the special effects F are higher, the special effects E, D, C, and B are lower in this order, and the special effects A are the lowest. It is prescribed as follows.

  When a coin is awarded to the player, the acquired data (data indicating the number of acquired gold, silver and bronze coins) stored in the acquired coin area allocated to the RAM 91b is updated according to the content of the coin. Is done. Further, when the mission is accomplished or when the special effect is executed, the history data stored in the history area assigned to the RAM 91b is updated. When all of the special effects A to G are executed based on the history of the special effects, as will be described later, coins are awarded separately from the coins acquired by executing the special effects in the management server 1200. For example, when all the special effects A to G are executed, five gold coins are awarded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Also, at the time of executing the special effect, the coins corresponding to the type of the special effect that has been executed are stocked with a probability of 100%. In this embodiment, for example, two coins corresponding to the type of special effect shown in FIG. 12 are stocked.

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

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

  The stock coin is given to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied at the end of the game. Therefore, by displaying the screen that serves as a hint of stock coins in this way, the player can predict how much stock coins are accumulated before entering the password, and there are more stock coins This makes it possible to select the slot machine 1 that has been accumulated, and to improve the interest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, as described above, a personal history storage area is allocated to the RAM 91b, and a game history after a password is entered and authenticated as a regular password is stored. The accumulated game history includes the total number of games, the number of BBs, and the number of RBs. Further, the history of achievement missions indicating the types of missions achieved, the history of special effects indicating the types of special effects performed, etc. included. As described above, with respect to the experience value, every time 10 experience values are acquired, the level stored in the level storage area is increased by one.

  When the player finishes the game, the player's game history, current level, experience value, number of acquired coins, production settings (model information and latest information are not included), achievement mission history, A two-dimensional code including information (game result information) including a history of special effects and the like is output from the slot machine 1 and obtained using the portable terminal 1100, and game result information included in the two-dimensional code is managed. It can be reflected (data updated) in the contents of a player database described later provided in the server 1200.

  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 Game history, current level, experience value, number of acquired coins, production settings (excluding model information and latest information), history of achievement missions, history of special performances after selecting “Easy Start” until the end of the game Can be output from the slot machine 1.

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, in the two-dimensional code, the total number of games (0 to 9999 games) is 14 bits, the number of BBs (0 to 127) is 7 bits, the number of RBs (0 to 63) is 6 bits, level The value (0 to 199) is 8 bits, the experience value (0 to 999) is 10 bits, and the production settings 1 to 3 (respectively 0 to 99) are 7 bits (total 7 × 3 = 21 bits), 93 bits are used for the types of missions achieved (93 types), and 7 bits are used for the types of special effects performed (7 types). Therefore, a total of 166 bits are used for the game history update data.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 45A is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the display unit 140 when the mobile terminal 1100 is reading a two-dimensional code. As described above, the image of the two-dimensional code is displayed in the portable terminal 1100 in a state where the photographed two-dimensional code is displayed within a frame in the display screen while being focused by autofocus. Is taken in. Then, the read two-dimensional code is analyzed by a general two-dimensional code reading application program included in the mobile terminal 1100.

  FIG. 45B is a diagram illustrating a state in which a URL as a two-dimensional code analysis result is displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100. As described above, the URL indicating the location of a predetermined web page such as the member registration page of the management server 1200 is displayed on the display unit 140. Then, by selecting this URL, it is possible to access a predetermined web page of the management server 1200 indicated by this URL.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a special effect is executed in the slot machine 1, coins corresponding to the types are awarded. Further, in the management server 1200, coins are further awarded when all of the special effects A to G are executed based on the execution history for each type of special effect. In addition, when a coin is awarded, a predetermined privilege can be acquired. As a result, it is possible to give a value to the execution of the special effect and to have a sense of expectation for the execution of the special effect.

  On the other hand, as described above, as the number of games from winning a BB or RB to winning a prize increases, the consumption of medals for the player increases, while the sales increase for the game hall. For this reason, after recognizing that a player tries to advance the game so that the number of games from winning BB or RB to winning is reduced as much as possible, and is winning a special role, You will be focused only on winning special roles with as few games as possible. Also, in this case, sales for the amusement hall will decrease. As a result, the period from when the special role election is announced to the winning is a period when it is difficult for the player side to improve the interest of the game, and when it is viewed from the game hall side, it is difficult to increase sales. I can say that. That is, it can be said that the period from when the special role winning is notified until the prize is won is a period in which it is difficult to improve the interest of the game and it is difficult to increase the sales.

  Therefore, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, paying attention to the special effects that give a sense of expectation and the period in which various inconveniences occur, the execution probability of the special effects in the specific period after the special role winning is notified It was higher than a specific period. Thereby, the interest in the specific period can be improved and the inconvenience in the specific period can be eliminated. This point will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 23 is an effect for notifying that one of the special roles has been won, and is a diagram for explaining the type of the specific suggestion effect that is the start of the specific period. The specific suggestion effect can be executed only when any special role is won. Multiple types of specific suggestion effects are defined.

  The specific suggestion effect A is to win the above-mentioned cherry. As described above, the cherry winning is executed by winning the cherry and stopping in the cherry pull-in range. As shown in FIG. 9, except for the bonus, Cherry wins only one special combination or wins the special combination in the normal gaming state. For this reason, when you win a cherry, you must be selected for one of the special roles.

  The specific suggestion effect B is that a special effect is executed. The special effect is executed by winning in the special effect execution lottery executed when the sub-control unit 91 side specifies that any special role is won from the internal winning command. Thereby, it can be notified that one of the special roles has been won by the occurrence of the special effect. In this special effect execution lottery, for example, it is set to win with a predetermined probability (for example, 10%). The special effect is performed, for example, by displaying a special character on the liquid crystal display 51 when the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R is started.

  The specific suggestion effect C is that the above-described freeze occurs. The occurrence of the freeze is executed by winning a freeze lottery executed when any special role is won. As mentioned above, a freeze occurs only when a special role is won. For this reason, when a freeze occurs, you must be elected to one of the special roles.

  The specific suggestion effect D is that the specific reach eye a described above is stopped on the winning line. The stop of the specific reach eye a is executed by performing a stop operation at the timing for the specific reach eye a described above when any special role is won.

  The specific suggestion effect E is that the specific reach b described above is stopped on the winning line. The stop of the specific reach b is performed by performing a stop operation at the timing for the specific reach b described above when any special role is won.

  As described above, the reach is derived only when a special role is won. For this reason, when the reach is derived, one of the special roles is always won.

  From the above, even if the specific suggestion effects A to C are won for any of the special roles, other conditions that cannot be satisfied only by the player's game skill amount are not satisfied (winning in various lotteries). While it can be said that the effects are not executed, the specific suggestion effects D and E can be said to be effects that can be intentionally executed depending on the game amount of the player if one of the special roles is won. Note that the content of the specific suggestion effect is not limited to that shown in FIG.

  FIG. 24 is an effect for notifying that one of the special roles has been won, and is a diagram for explaining the notification effect at the end of the specific period. The notification effect refers to an effect of displaying the bonus confirmation screen described above on the liquid crystal display 51. The bonus confirmation screen is executed by performing a confirmation screen lottery when the sub-control unit 91 side specifies that one of the special roles is won from the internal winning command, and winning by the confirmation screen lottery. . Thereby, by displaying the bonus confirmation screen, it is possible to notify that any special role is won.

  The bonus confirmation screen displays a name on the liquid crystal display 51 for identifying the type of the special role that has been won (for example, when BB (1) is won, a message such as “BB (1) winning is confirmed !!”) is displayed. Display). The bonus confirmation screen is continuously executed from the start of winning in the confirmation screen lottery until the winning special prize is won. Note that the content of the effect on the bonus confirmation screen is not limited to this, and any content may be used as long as it can be distinguished from the specific suggestion effect.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, a specific suggestion effect and a notification effect by a bonus confirmation screen are provided as effects for enabling the player to recognize that one of the special roles has been won. Here, the difference between the specific suggestion effect and the notification effect will be described.

  A specific suggestion effect is an effect that a player cannot recognize that one of the special roles has been won unless the player knows in advance that the special role is performed only when the special role is won. Say. That is, none of the specific suggestion effects A to E shown in FIG. 23 directly notify that the special role is won by the specific suggestion effect. It can be said that it can be recognized only by players who are playing.

  On the other hand, even if the player does not know in advance that the notification effect on the bonus confirmation screen is an effect that is executed only when the special role is won, the special effect is won. An effect that allows the player to recognize this. In other words, the notification effect on the bonus confirmation screen directly notifies that the special role is won by the effect, so that the player who does not have knowledge about the effect in advance is also made to recognize. It can be said that it can be done. In this way, by providing the specific suggestion effect and the notification effect, the player who is used to the game is interested in the type of the specific suggestion effect and becomes a special role at an early stage. While recognizing that you are winning, you can improve your willingness to learn specific suggestions, while also making sure to inform players who are unfamiliar with the game that you have won a special role Can do.

  In this embodiment, after winning one of the special roles, the period from when any of the specific suggestion effects A to E is executed until the bonus confirmation screen as the notification effect is displayed is defined as the specific period. Control is performed to increase the execution probability of the special performance in the specific period than in the non-specific period.

  FIG. 25 is a timing chart for explaining a change in the lottery probability of special effects. FIG. 25A shows an example of a timing chart when the specific suggestion effect is not executed and is not controlled during the specific period. FIG. 25B is a case where the specific suggestion effect is executed and controlled during the specific period. An example of a timing chart is shown. In each of FIGS. 25 (a) and 25 (b), the setting status of the bonus winning flag, the execution status of the specific suggestion effect, the execution status of the bonus confirmation screen, and the lottery probability status of the special effect are shown from the top. In addition, the number with a circle | round | yen has shown timing, and the number 1 with a circle | round | yen is called the timing 1 below, for example.

  First, a description will be given with reference to FIG. Timing 1 shows the timing when the bonus winning flag is turned on, that is, when one of the special roles is won. Timing 2 wins the winning special role and the bonus winning flag is set. The timing when turned OFF is shown. In timing 1-2, the specific suggestion effect is not executed and is not controlled in a specific period. Therefore, the lottery probability of special effects is also maintained at a low probability.

  Next, a description will be given with reference to FIG. First, timing 1 shows the timing when the bonus winning flag is turned ON, and timing 4 shows the timing when the bonus winning flag is turned OFF after winning the special role that was won. ing.

  Timing 2 indicates the timing when the specific suggestion effect is executed and is controlled during a specific period, and the lottery probability of the special effect changes with high probability. Timing 3 indicates that the bonus confirmation screen is executed and the specific period is The timing is shown when the lottery probability of the special effect changes to a low probability.

  As shown in the timings 2 to 3, the control is performed for a specific period from the execution of the specific suggestion effect until the bonus confirmation screen is executed, and the control for increasing the lottery probability of the special effect is performed.

  Thus, the period during which the lottery probability of special effects is increased ends when the bonus confirmation screen is executed. Thereby, the following inconveniences can be solved. Once the high probability of special production lottery probability is maintained until the winning of the winning special role occurs, the player will intentionally make a special special by not generating the special role winning. There is an inconvenience that the special effect is executed while maintaining the lottery probability of the effect at a high probability. However, in the present embodiment, the period during which the lottery probability of special effects is increased ends when the bonus confirmation screen is executed, so that it is possible to prevent the lottery probability of special effects from being maintained at a high probability indefinitely. In addition, the value that the lottery probability of the special effect becomes high only during a predetermined period can be given to the player as an added value (addition) by winning the special role.

  Next, an effect related process for controlling effects such as a specific suggestion effect, a bonus confirmation screen, and a special effect will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the effect related processing. The effect related processing is executed by the sub-control unit 91 when one game is started.

  First, in S2651, it is determined whether or not the password is input or the specific effect mode is controlled when “easy start” is selected. If it is determined that the specific effect mode is selected, it is determined in S2652 whether or not a bonus is being won (the game to be started is a bonus winning game or a bonus winning carryover game). Whether or not a bonus is being won is determined based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41.

  If it is determined that a bonus is being won, it is determined in S2653 whether or not a bonus confirmation screen has already been executed corresponding to the currently won bonus. When the execution of the bonus confirmation screen is started, the sub control unit 91 stores a start flag in the RAM 91b and performs a process of deleting the start flag by a bonus winning. Therefore, whether or not the bonus confirmation screen is being executed is determined based on whether or not the start flag is set.

  If it is determined that the bonus confirmation screen has not yet been executed, a confirmation screen lottery for determining whether or not to execute the bonus confirmation screen described above is executed in S2654. In the confirmation screen lottery, the table shown in FIG. 27 is referred to.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining a confirmation screen lottery table looked up in the confirmation screen lottery. The confirmation screen lottery table is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 91c.

  The confirmation screen lottery table executes the bonus confirmation screen according to whether or not it is a specific period, and when it is a specific period, which specific suggestion effect is executed in relation to the specific period. Probabilities are determined to be different.

  First, the case where it is a specific period will be described. When it is a specific period, it is determined that the probability of starting the bonus confirmation screen differs depending on whether any of the specific suggestion effects A to C is executed in relation to the specific period. That is, the bonus confirmation screen is displayed depending on whether or not any of the specific suggestion effects A to C is executed as the specific suggestion effect that triggered the start of the specific period or as the specific suggestion effect during the specific period. The probability of starting is different.

  When any of the specific suggestion effects A to C is executed in relation to the specific period, the bonus confirmation screen is determined to start with a probability of 10% and not to start with a probability of 90%. It is stipulated in.

  When none of the specific suggestion effects A to C is executed in relation to the specific period and any of the specific suggestion effects D or E is executed in the specific period, the bonus confirmation screen is displayed with a probability of 15%. It is determined to be determined to start and not to start with a probability of 85%.

  In the non-specific period, it is determined that the bonus confirmation screen is determined to start with a probability of 30% and is determined not to start with a probability of 70%.

  In the present embodiment, the confirmation screen lottery is performed so that the rate at which the bonus confirmation screen is started is lower in the specific period than in the non-specific period. As a result, after the bonus is won, until the specific suggestion effect is executed, there is a high possibility that the bonus confirmation screen will be started, and it will be difficult to control during the specific period. For this reason, value can be added to being controlled in a specific period. In addition, after the bonus is won and the specific suggestion effect is executed and once controlled in the specific period, the possibility that the bonus confirmation screen is started is lower than that in the non-specific period. For this reason, the expectation with respect to continuing a specific period can be given.

  Further, even in the specific period, the determination screen lottery is performed so that the probability of starting the bonus determination screen varies depending on the type of the specific suggestion effect executed in relation to the specific period. Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to what kind of specific suggestion effect is performed. Further, even if the specific suggestion effect D or E is executed and controlled for a specific period, when any of the specific suggestion effects A to C is executed after that, the rate at which the bonus confirmation screen is started further decreases. Therefore, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that any one of the specific suggestion effects A to C will be executed.

  Returning to FIG. 26, in S2655, it is determined whether or not the selection screen lottery has been won. When it is determined that the selection screen lottery has not been won, that is, when the bonus selection screen is not yet started even though the bonus is being selected, a special effect indicating whether or not to execute the special effect as the specific suggestion effect B is executed in S2656. A lottery will be held. In the special effect execution lottery, as described above, the lottery is performed so that the special effect is executed by winning with a predetermined probability.

  In S2657, it is determined whether the specific suggestion effect has already been executed during the current bonus winning. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the specific suggestion effects A and C to E are executed based on the internal winning command and the winning determination command from the main control unit 41. In addition, when the game in which the specific suggestion effects A to E are executed is finished, the sub control unit 91 stores an execution flag corresponding to the type of the specific suggestion effect executed in the RAM 91b, and starts the bonus confirmation screen or the bonus A process of deleting the execution flag by winning is performed. Therefore, whether or not the specific suggestion effect has already been executed during the current bonus winning is determined based on whether or not the execution flag is set.

  When it is determined that the specific suggestion effect has not yet been executed, that is, when it is determined that the bonus confirmation screen has not yet been started since the bonus has been won and the specific suggestion effect has not yet been executed, in S2658, The special effect lottery is performed according to the normal probability, and the effect related processing is terminated. The special effect lottery means a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the special effect related to the above-described coin grant, and which type to execute.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the specific suggestion effect has already been executed, that is, it is determined that the specific suggestion effect has been executed and controlled during a specific period from when the bonus is won until the bonus confirmation screen is started. In S2659, a special effect lottery is performed according to the probability according to the type of the specific suggestion effect that has been executed, and the effect-related processing is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the specific effect mode has been described in which the special effect lottery is performed in S2658 in each game in which it is not determined that the specific suggestion effect has been executed in S2657. The special effect lottery may be performed in S2658 only when the lottery conditions are satisfied (for example, any winning combination is won).

  Further, in the specific effect mode, when it is determined in S2657 that the specific suggestion effect has been executed, the example in which the special effect lottery is performed in S2659 in each game has been described. However, the lottery condition is not limited thereto. The special effect lottery may be performed in S2659 only when it is established (for example, winning in any winning combination (excluding the special combination)). In the specific effect mode, when it is determined in S2657 that the specific suggestion effect has been executed, the special effect lottery may be performed in S2659 up to a predetermined number of times. In this case, the predetermined number of times may be a predetermined number of times (for example, three times), or the number of times (for example, 1 to 3) determined at random using a random number or the like every time it is controlled in a specific period. Any of 10 times).

  In the special effect lottery in each of S2658 and S2659, the table shown in FIG. 28 is referred to.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining the special effect lottery table looked up in the special effect lottery. The special effect lottery table is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 91c.

  In the special effect lottery table, the distribution rate is determined according to whether or not it is a specific period, and when it is a specific period, which specific suggestion effect is executed in relation to the specific period. Yes.

  First, the case where it is a specific period will be described. When it is a specific period, the probability of executing the special effect and the distribution ratio are determined to be different according to the type of the specific suggestion effect executed in relation to the specific period. That is, the probability and distribution rate of executing the special effect differ depending on the type of the specific suggestion effect executed as the specific suggestion effect that triggered the start of the specific period or as the specific suggestion effect during the specific period. It is prescribed as follows.

  In the special effect lottery, when the specific suggestion effect A is executed, the distribution ratio of the specific suggestion effect A is applied with the highest priority, and the specific suggestion effect B, the specific suggestion effect C, and the specific suggestion effect D. The distribution ratio corresponding to the order of the specific suggestion effect E is applied. For example, when the specific suggestion effect A is being executed, a special effect lottery is performed based on the distribution ratio according to the specific suggestion effect A, and the specific suggestion effect A is not executed. When the special suggestion effect B is performed, the special effect lottery is performed based on the distribution ratio according to the specific suggestion effect B, and neither of the specific suggestion effects A and B is executed. When the special effect lottery is performed based on the distribution ratio according to the specific suggestion effect C and none of the specific suggestion effects A to C are executed, the specific suggestion effect D is executed. When the special effect lottery is performed based on the distribution ratio according to D and none of the specific suggestion effects A to D is executed and the specific suggestion effect E is executed, the specific suggestion effect E is responded. Based on the fraction of the special effect lottery is performed. The type of the specific suggestion effect being executed is specified based on the execution flag set in the RAM 91b.

  When the specific suggestion effect A is executed in relation to the specific period, it is determined that there is no special effect with a probability of 35%, each of the special effects D to F is determined with a probability of 15%, and 20% The distribution ratio is determined so that the special effect G is determined with probability.

  When the specific suggestion effect A is not executed in relation to the specific period and the specific suggestion effect B is executed, it is determined without a special effect with a probability of 35%, and is determined as a special effect C with a probability of 20%. The distribution ratio is determined such that each of the special effects D to F is determined with a probability of 10% and the special effect G is determined with a probability of 15%.

  When neither of the specific suggestion effects A and B is executed in relation to the specific period and the specific suggestion effect C is executed, it is determined without a special effect with a probability of 40%, and each with a probability of 5% The distribution ratio is determined so that it is determined as one of the special effects A to C, determined as one of the special effects D to F with a probability of 10%, and determined as the special effect G with a probability of 5%. It has been.

  When none of the specific suggestion effects A to C is executed in relation to the specific period and the specific suggestion effect D is executed, it is determined without a special effect with a probability of 45%, and special with a probability of 20%. The distribution ratio is determined so that it is determined as the effect A, is determined as the special effect B with a probability of 15%, and is determined as one of the special effects C to F with a probability of 5%.

  When none of the specific suggestion effects A to D is executed in relation to the specific period and the specific suggestion effect E is executed, it is determined without a special effect with a probability of 50%, and special with a probability of 20%. The distribution ratio is determined so that it is determined as the effect A and is determined as any one of the special effects B to D with a probability of 10%.

  On the other hand, in the non-specific period, it is determined without special effects with a probability of 99.5%, is determined with special effects A with a probability of 0.3%, is determined with special effects B with a probability of 0.2%, The distribution ratio is determined so that the special effect C is determined with a probability of 0.1%.

  From the above, the ratio determined as the special effect of the type with high value is the highest when the specific suggestion effect A is being executed, and subsequently, the specific suggestion effect B is executed at a high time. It becomes lower in order, and it is determined that only the specific suggestion effect E is the lowest at the time of execution.

  In the present embodiment, the special effect lottery is performed so that the execution probability of the special effect is higher in the specific period than in the non-specific period. Thereby, in a specific period, the expectation with respect to performing a special effect can be improved.

  In addition, even if it is a specific period, a special effect lottery is performed so that the proportion determined as a special effect of a high value differs depending on the type of the specific suggestion effect executed in relation to the specific period. . Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to what kind of specific suggestion effect is performed. In addition, even in a specific period in which a specific suggestion effect (for example, a specific suggestion effect E or the like) with a low ratio determined as a special value type with a high value is executed and controlled, a special type with a high value after that is controlled. It is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation for executing a specific suggestion effect (for example, a specific suggestion effect A or the like) of a type in which the ratio determined for the effect is high.

  Also, the special effect G having a high value in terms of coin grant can be selected when the specific suggestion effects A to C are executed, but is not selected when the specific suggestion effects A to C are not executed. For this reason, a premiere feeling can be added to the specific suggestion effects A to C.

  The sub control unit 91 executes the special effect based on the special effect lottery, determines whether or not the special effect has been executed, and acquires the coin area according to the type of the special effect based on the determination result. Update the acquisition data stored in.

  Returning to FIG. 26, when it is determined in S2651 that the mode is not the specific effect mode, the effect related process is ended without performing the special effect lottery. If it is determined in S2652 that the bonus has not been won, if it is determined in S2653 that the bonus confirmation screen has been executed, and if it is determined in S2655 that the confirmation screen lottery has been won, a special effect is obtained in S2658. A lottery is performed, and the effect-related processing ends.

  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. 29 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 displays the main menu screen before the password input (before “easy start” selection) as shown in FIG. The display control circuit 92 is controlled to display on the display 51. As a result, the main menu screen before password entry is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2203). Thereafter, the sub CPU 91a returns the process to be executed to the caller process of this process.

  On the other hand, if it is the specific effect mode (step S2202; YES), the sub CPU 91a displays on the liquid crystal display 51 the main menu screen after the password input (after selecting “Easy Start”) as shown in FIG. The display control circuit 92 is controlled to do so. 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 of this process.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a procedure of main menu operation processing before password input executed in the slot machine 1. This process is started by the player performing a selection operation on any menu item on the main menu screen (see FIG. 13A) before entering the password (or before selecting “Easy Start”). .

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 31 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. As a result, a password input screen (see FIG. 15B) is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2401).

  The player operates the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 while viewing the password issued from the management server 1200, which is displayed on the display screen of the portable terminal 1100 (see FIG. 45F). Enter the password on the password entry screen.

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

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

  On the other hand, the input password is a regular password (step S2404; YES), but if the model information included in the password indicates a model different from the slot machine 1 (step S2406; YES), the sub The CPU 91a controls the liquid crystal display 51 to perform an effect of displaying that the model is different (step S2407). As a result, as shown in FIG. 32, an effect screen in which the character speaks that a password of a different model has been input is displayed in the specific effect area 51 a of the liquid crystal display 51.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, when it is not indicated that one month or more has elapsed since the previous game (step S2411; NO), the sub CPU 91a suggests the previous game according to the value of the flag derived by analyzing the password. An effect (previous game suggestion effect) is executed (step S2412). More specifically, the sub CPU 91a uses a flag value indicating whether or not the previous number of games is 700 games or less indicated by the first bit of the latest information included in the password, or the second bit. The previous game suggestion effect is executed according to the value of the flag indicating whether or not the previous BB count is 10 or more. For example, the sub CPU 91a 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.

  Returning to the main menu operation process before password input shown in FIG. 30, when “end” is selected by the player (step S <b> 2309; YES), the sub CPU 91 a displays an end confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 13C. The data is displayed on the display 51 (step S2310). Here, when an operation of selecting “YES” is performed by the player or when a predetermined time elapses, the screen is switched to the basic screen. Or if operation which selects "NO" is performed by the player, it will return to a main menu screen (refer Fig.13 (a)).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a level / coin related process executed in the slot machine 1. This process is executed for each game of the game. First, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the current control state is the specific effect mode (step S2601). As a result, when it is determined that the mode is not the specific effect mode (step S2601; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the process to be executed to the process of step S2612.

  On the other hand, when it determines with it being specific production | generation mode (step S2601; YES), sub CPU91a determines whether predetermined achievement conditions, such as the conditions shown by FIG. 10, were satisfied (step S2602). As a result, when the achievement condition is not satisfied (step S2602; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the process to be executed to the process of step S2607.

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

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

  In step S2607, the sub CPU 91a updates other game histories (total number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs, etc.). Next, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the above-described coin acquisition condition (see FIG. 11A) is satisfied (step S2608). As a result, when the acquisition condition is not satisfied (step S2608; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the process to be executed to the process of step S2612.

  On the other hand, when the acquisition condition is satisfied (step S2608; YES), the sub CPU 91a executes a lottery process according to the satisfied condition as shown in FIG. 11A (step S2609). As a result of the lottery process, when the lottery is not won (step S2610; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the process to be executed to the process of step S2612. On the other hand, when the lottery is won (step S2610; YES), the sub CPU 91a updates the acquired data stored in the acquired coin area allocated to the RAM 91b in accordance with the winning result (the type and number of coins) ( Step S2611).

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

  If the acquisition condition is satisfied by executing the special effect, a predetermined coin is surely given. Therefore, the acquisition lottery process is not executed in S2609, and it is determined that the player wins in S2610. To be migrated.

  In step S2612, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not a stock condition (see FIG. 11B) for adding (stocking) stock coins is satisfied. As a result, when the stock condition is not satisfied (step S2612; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the process to be executed to the process of step S2616. On the other hand, when the stock condition is satisfied (step S2612; YES), the sub CPU 91a executes a lottery process (stock lottery process) for stocking coins (step S2613).

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the stock lottery process is executed on the condition that a bonus is won or 100 games are consumed (except for a game in a bonus state). In the example shown in FIG. 11B, the winning probability is set to 20% when 100 games are consumed, but the winning probability may be changed according to the current stock coin contents. . For example, when the total number of coins in the stock coin is 15 or less, the winning probability may be higher than in the case of 16 or more.

  As a result of the stock lottery process, when the lottery is not won (step S2614; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the process to be executed to the process of step S2616. On the other hand, when the lottery is won (step S2614; YES), the sub CPU 91a updates the stock coin data stored in the stock coin storage area allocated to the RAM 91b according to the winning result (the type and number of coins). (Step S2615). If the stock condition is satisfied by executing the special effect, a predetermined coin is always stocked. Therefore, the stock lottery process is not executed in S2613, and it is determined that the winning is made in S2614, and the process goes to S2615. To be migrated.

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

  On the other hand, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the power was turned on (step S2616; YES), the sub CPU 91a executes a lottery process (stock coin data reset lottery process) for resetting the stock coin data ( Step S2617). In this process, first, the stock coin storage area is cleared, and the value contents are different (that is, the combination of the number of gold, silver, and copper is different). Determine coin data. The sub CPU 91a stores the determined stock coin data in the stock coin storage area (step S2618). Then, the sub CPU 91a returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of the level / coin related process.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a procedure of main menu operation processing after password entry executed in the slot machine 1. This process is started when the player performs an operation of selecting any menu item on the main menu screen (see FIG. 13B) after entering the password (or after selecting “Easy Start”). .

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

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

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

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the two-dimensional code display process. First, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not a lottery condition (stock coin acquisition lottery condition) for acquiring stock coins is satisfied (step S2801). In this embodiment, after entering the password or selecting “Easy Start”, 1000 games (excluding games in bonus state) have been consumed, and three or more gold coins have been stocked, If any of these conditions is satisfied, it is determined that the stock coin acquisition lottery condition is satisfied.

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

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

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

  Note that the winning ratio in the stock acquisition lottery process of S2804 may be varied according to the execution history of the special effects. For example, when all types of special effects are being executed, the ratio of winning in the stock acquisition lottery process of S2804 may be varied at a higher rate than when all types of special effects are not being executed. Thereby, based on the execution history of the special effects, the feeling of expectation for the stock coins being granted can be varied.

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

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

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

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

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

  After the password input shown in FIG. 34, the process returns to the main menu operation process, and when “end” is selected by the player (step S2708; YES), the sub CPU 91a displays an end confirmation screen as shown in FIG. The data is displayed on the display 51 (step S2709). Here, when an operation of selecting “YES” is performed by the player or when a predetermined time elapses, the screen is switched to the basic screen. Alternatively, when an operation for selecting “NO” is performed by the player, the screen returns to the main menu screen (see FIG. 13B).

Next, the contents of each process executed by the management server 1200 will be described in detail.
FIG. 36 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).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the member registration process, and FIG. 46 is a diagram showing data exchange between the portable terminal 1100 and the management server 1200 regarding this process. The control unit 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the portable terminal 1100 that has transmitted the member registration request is already registered in the player database (step S3001). When the terminal identification information is already registered in the player database (step S3001; YES), the control unit 210 transmits member information (for example, a player name (registered name) transmitted from the portable terminal 1100 in response to the player's operation. ), Gender, date of birth, personal information of prefectures, etc.) are reflected in the player information corresponding to the terminal identification information (step S3002). Thus, for example, if the player has been updated at a simple start described later, but has not yet registered the member information, only the member information can be added or registered. Member information can be changed.

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

  Returning to the server main process shown in FIG. 36, when there is an access request to the web page for simple start update from the portable terminal 1100 (step S2903; YES), the control unit 210 executes the simple start update process ( Step S2904).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the procedure of this simple start update process, and FIG. 47 is a diagram showing the exchange of data between the slot machine 1 and the portable terminal 1100 and between the portable terminal 1100 and the management server 1200 regarding this process. is there. The control unit 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the portable terminal 1100 that is the transmission source of the simple start update request is already registered in the player database (step S3101). When the terminal identification information is not already registered in the player database (step S3101; NO), the control unit 210 newly registers game result information corresponding to the player (the terminal identification information) in the player database (step S3101; NO). S3102). Then, the control unit 210 advances the process to be executed to the process of step S3104.

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

  On the other hand, when the same game random number is not stored in the game history information (step S3103; NO), the control unit 210 receives game history update data including a history of executed special effects received from the mobile terminal 1100, Based on the coin acquisition data, etc., the contents of the player information corresponding to the player in the player database are updated, and the game history information is additionally registered in the game history database (step S3104). Also, the status of the player information is updated during standby.

  In S3104, it is determined whether or not all types of special effects A to G have been executed based on the updated player information and game history information, and when it is determined that all types have been executed, The performance execution history is cleared and 5 gold coins are added. In the player information update process here, the level and the experience value are not updated, but are updated by the level / experience value update process described below.

  Next, the control unit 210 executes level / experience value update processing (step S3105). FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the level / experience value update process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Returning to the simple start update process shown in FIG. 38, in step S3106, the control unit 210 transmits to the portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information that the game history has been updated (step S3106). Next, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the simple start update request from the portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information has been transmitted five times or more in total (step S3107).

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

  In step S3109, control unit 210 executes history display processing. The history display process is a process for displaying the game history of the player on the portable terminal 1100 based on the player information corresponding to the player. If it is determined in S3104 that all types of special effects A to G have been executed and five gold coins are added, in S3109, processing for displaying the fact on the portable terminal 1100 is also performed. . Thereby, on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100, for example, the number of games this time, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, the acquired coins, the history of executed special effects, the number of games accumulated so far, the number of BBs, The number of RBs, earned coins, the history of special effects performed, etc. are displayed. In the history display process, a digest of the current game may be displayed.

  Returning to the server main process shown in FIG. 36, when there is a request for access to the web page for normal update from the portable terminal 1100 (step S2905; YES), the control unit 210 executes the normal update process (step S2906). ).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the procedure of this normal update processing, and FIG. 48 is a diagram showing data exchange between the slot machine 1 and the portable terminal 1100 and between the portable terminal 1100 and the management server 1200 regarding this processing. . The control unit 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 1100 that is the transmission source of the normal update request is already registered in the player database (step S3201). When the terminal identification information has not been registered in the player database (step S3201; NO), the control unit 210 transmits to the portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information that the game history or the like cannot be updated. (Step S3209). Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, when neither the same password nor the game random number is stored in the game result information (step S3204; NO), the control unit 210 includes a game including a history of executed special effects received from the mobile terminal 1100. Based on the history update data, acquired data, etc., the contents of the player information corresponding to the player in the player database are updated, and the game result information is additionally registered in the game history database (step S3205). Also, the status of the player information is updated during standby.

  In S3205, based on the updated player information and game history information, it is determined whether or not all types of special effects A to G have been executed, and when it is determined that all types have been executed, The performance execution history is cleared and 5 gold coins are added. In the player information update process here, the level and experience value are not updated, but are updated in the following level / experience value update process.

  Next, the control unit 210 executes level / experience value update processing (step S3206). The contents of the level / experience value update processing are as described above (see FIG. 40).

  The control unit 210 transmits to the portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information that the game history has been updated (step S3207). Then, the control unit 210 executes history display processing (step S3208). The contents of this history display processing are the same as the processing in step S3109 in FIG. If it is determined in S3205 that all types of special effects A to G have been executed and five gold coins are added, in S3208, processing for displaying the fact on the portable terminal 1100 is also performed. .

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

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

  Returning to the server main process shown in FIG. 36, 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 process of the caller of this process.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information is already registered in the player database (step S2908; YES), the control unit 210 transmits the menu data to the portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information (step S2909). Thereby, a menu screen as shown in FIG. 45D is displayed on the display unit 140 of the portable terminal 1100. On this menu screen, a menu of items that can be provided to the player at the site managed by the management server 1200 is displayed. Specifically, password issuance, history display (including history of executed special effects), achievement mission display, number of acquired coins, custom settings, game execution, avatar settings, shop contents, etc. Each link for purchasing, browsing the bulletin board, posting, etc. is displayed. When a desired link is selected by the player, control unit 210 executes a menu selection receiving process (step S2910).

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the menu selection acceptance process. When the player selects a password issuance link (step S3401; YES), the controller 210 executes password issuance processing (step S3602).

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the password issuing process. The control unit 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the portable terminal 1100 that is the transmission source of the request is already registered in the player database (step S3501). As a result, when the terminal identification information has not been registered in the player database (step S3501; NO), the control unit 210 transmits information that the password cannot be issued to the mobile terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information. (Step S3502). Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

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

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

  FIG. 45F is a diagram illustrating an example of a password display screen displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100 when a password issuance link is selected. The player can input a password to the slot machine 1 while looking at the password display screen.

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

  Returning to the menu selection acceptance process shown in FIG. 41, when the player selects a link for the number of acquired coins (step S3403; YES), the control unit 210 provides player information corresponding to the player in the player database. , The number of gold, silver, and copper coins currently acquired by the player is acquired, and screen data indicating the result is transmitted to the portable terminal 1100 (step S3404). As a result, a screen showing the contents of the currently acquired coin as shown in FIG. 45 (H) is displayed on the display unit 140 of the portable terminal 1100.

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

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the game providing process. The control unit 210 transmits a game application (in this embodiment, a slot machine game) to the mobile terminal 1100 (step S3601). Thereby, the player can execute the slot machine game as shown in FIG. 45I on the portable terminal 1100. In this slot machine game, the same symbol is aligned in the horizontal direction or the diagonal direction, so that the points are increased according to the symbol. In addition, when the execution of the game application is ended by the player, the score acquired by the player is transmitted to the management server 1200 as the execution result.

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

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

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

  Returning to the menu selection accepting process shown in FIG. 41, when a shop link is selected by the player (step S3407; YES), the control unit 210 executes an item granting process (step S3408).

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the item granting process, and FIG. 49 is a diagram showing data exchange between the portable terminal 1100 and the management server 1200 regarding this process. The control unit 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 1100 is already registered in the player database (step S3701). As a result, when the terminal identification information is not already registered in the player database (step S3701; NO), the control unit 210 transmits to the portable terminal 1100 that item assignment is impossible (step S3702). Thereafter, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

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

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 45G, a screen showing items that can be given is displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100 that has made the item request. On this screen, the number of remaining gold coins, the remaining number of points, a link for selecting an item that can be granted, the number of gold coins or points required for the grant, the menu screen of FIG. 45 (D) A link to leave the shop is displayed for transition.

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

  In the screen of FIG. 45G, when the player selects a link corresponding to a desired item type, data indicating the selected item type is transmitted to the management server 1200.

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

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

  Returning to the menu selection receiving process shown in FIG. 41, when each other link is selected by the player (step S3409; YES), the control unit 210 executes a process according to the selected link (step S3409). S3410). For example, when a history display link is selected by the player, the control unit 210 transmits screen data for allowing the player to select a date to the portable terminal 1100. Thereby, a date selection screen as shown in FIG. 45E is displayed on the display unit 140 of the portable terminal 1100. On this date selection screen, a link of date choices of game history information corresponding to the player in the game history database is displayed. When one of the links is selected by the player, the control unit 210 performs the game based on the game history information on the date corresponding to the selected link and the player information corresponding to the player. The game history of the person is extracted and transmitted to the portable terminal 1100. Thereby, a history display screen as shown in FIG. 45C is displayed on the display unit 140 of the portable terminal 1100.

Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) In the embodiment described above, a special effect is executed in the slot machine 1 to give a coin. For this reason, the player can have a sense of expectation for the execution of the special performance.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 25B, the special effect is executed at a higher rate than the non-specific period in the specific period after the specific suggestion effect is executed during the bonus winning. For this reason, in a specific period, the expectation with respect to performing a special effect can be improved. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during a specific period during the bonus winning.

  Furthermore, even after a bonus win is suggested, the player's willingness to win a bonus with a minimum number of games will be reduced during a specific period, and the expectation that a special performance will be executed more While improving further, it can prevent reducing the sales of a game hall. That is, it is possible to contribute to both the improvement of the interest of the player and the improvement of the sales of the game hall.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, by accessing the management server 1200 via the mobile terminal 1100 based on the two-dimensional code displayed in the slot machine 1, the management server 1200 results in the game in the slot machine 1 The coins acquired through execution of special effects are added and updated, and are maintained thereafter. Furthermore, in the management server 1200, the history of the special effects executed as a result of the game in the slot machine 1 is updated and maintained thereafter. In the management server 1200, coins are further given based on the execution of all types of special effects, and the coin history is updated. Also, as shown in S3703 of FIG. 44, items can be acquired according to coins. Thereby, it is possible to further enhance the value of executing the special effect in the slot machine 1.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), the specific period in which the lottery probability of the special effect is high is terminated by the start of execution of the bonus confirmation screen. For this reason, it is possible to increase the expectation that the special performance will be executed before the bonus confirmation screen is started in a specific period, so that the player can have a sense of tension and improve the interest of the game. Can be made. In addition, it is possible to prevent the lottery probability of special effects from being maintained at a high probability indefinitely, and the value that the lottery probability of special effects will be high only for a predetermined period is added due to the fact that a special role is won It can be given to the player as value (addition).

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, the presence / absence of execution of the special effect and the type of the special effect to be executed are determined according to the distribution ratio according to the type of the specific suggestion effect that has been executed. Therefore, depending on which type of specific suggestion effect is executed, the expectation that the special effect will be executed and that the high value special effect will be executed can be varied. Can be improved.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, when the specific suggestion effect is executed by deriving the specific reach eye, the specific reach eye a is derived and the specific suggestion effect D is executed, or the specific reach eye b is The presence / absence of execution of the special effect and the type of the special effect to be executed are determined according to the distribution ratio according to whether the specific suggestion effect E is derived. Therefore, depending on which kind of specific reach is derived, the expectation for the execution of the special effect and the execution of the high-value special effect can be varied. Can be improved.

  (6) According to the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, in a game using the function of accumulating the game history in the slot machine 1, the game is played with a game result unfavorable to the player, such as a negative difference in medals. When the process is completed, the probability of acquiring stock coins is set to be higher. Therefore, even if the player loses the game, the player can actively output the two-dimensional code and maintain the willingness to receive a privilege from the management server 1200. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of a situation in which the player leaves without outputting the two-dimensional code after the game is finished, and as a result, it can be expected to promote utilization of services provided by the gaming system 1001.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the player selects “stock coin hint” within a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) after resetting the stock coin data, the stock coin storage area is set. Regardless of the value content of the stored stock coin data, a predetermined one of the screens shown in FIGS. 14A to 14D is displayed. By doing in this way, it becomes difficult for a player to determine whether or not stock coin data has been reset, and it is possible to improve interest.
[Embodiment 2]
Next, a slot machine to which the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention is applied, a management server to which the management device according to the second embodiment of the present invention is applied, and a gaming system according to the second embodiment of the present invention comprising these management servers will be described. To do. Since the gaming system of the present embodiment has the same configuration as the gaming system 1001 of the first embodiment described above, the configuration different from the first embodiment will be mainly described here.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when a predetermined condition is established in a game using a function for storing a game history, the player is exchanged when receiving a predetermined privilege from the management server 1200. It was the structure which gives the coin (gold, silver, and copper) which is value. For this reason, the two-dimensional code output from the slot machine 1 includes acquired data as shown in FIGS. On the other hand, the slot machine of this embodiment does not have a configuration for giving coins. In the two-dimensional code output from the slot machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 50B and 50C, the game ends after entering a password or after selecting “easy start” instead of acquired data. The medal difference number up to the time is stored.

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

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

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

In addition, as a modification of the present embodiment, the slot machine is configured not to calculate the total number of medals acquired by the player and the total number of medals inserted by the player during the game period, instead of the medal difference number. You may make it output by including in a code. In this case, the medal difference number may be obtained on the management server side by subtracting the total number of medals inserted by the player from the total number of medals acquired by the player.
[Embodiment 3]
In the third 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. 51 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 700. FIG.

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

  A hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 703 is provided on the lower surface of the glass door frame 702. On the 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Below the second special symbol display 708b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 714, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 718b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 718b increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 708b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 51, 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 winning opening 714 may be provided with a variable winning ball apparatus that opens and closes.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 51, a special variable winning ball device 720 is provided below the variable winning ball device 715. The special variable winning ball apparatus 720 includes an opening / closing plate, and can be changed into an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be won and a closed state (second state) in which the game ball does not win. Device. Note that the special variable winning ball device 720 may be configured so that in the closed state, it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to win). Thus, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 720 is in the closed state may be a state in which the game ball is difficult to win or does not win the special variable winning ball device 720.

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

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

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 732 and is detected by the gate switch 732a, the display variation display of the normal symbol display 710 is started. In this embodiment, the left and right lamps (designs can be visually recognized when lit) are alternately lit to perform variable display. 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. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball device 715 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 714). To change.

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

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

  The repeated variation pattern refers to 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 becomes a big hit (the big hit becomes all the selection ratios including when it is a big hit and when it is out of place) The degree of the ratio that is sometimes selected, the ratio of the jackpot, that is, the reliability of the jackpot) increases. More specifically, the ratio selected when it is determined that the jackpot is high. In the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, a combination of symbols temporarily stopped in the effect display device 709 is called a temporary stop symbol combination. The combination of temporary stop symbols is determined as one of the pseudo consecutive chances among a plurality of types of chances (hereinafter referred to as pseudo continuous chances) composed of combinations of symbols other than the jackpot symbol combination. Further, when the pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed, some reach effect may be executed as a final reach state.

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

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

  FIG. 52 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 731. As shown in FIG. 52 also shows a payout control board 737, an effect control board 780, and the like. A game control microcomputer 7560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to a program is mounted on the main board 731.

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

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

  The random number circuit 7503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to win a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. Random number circuit 7503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 7503 includes a numerical data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit selection setting function), a numerical data update rule selection setting function, and a numerical data update rule. It has various functions such as a selection switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

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

  The game control microcomputer 7560 reads numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 7503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 713a or the second start port switch 714a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and effect symbol Whether or not to win is determined based on the random R extracted at times. In the third embodiment, by determining that it is a big hit, it is specified to be controlled to the advantageous state, and the advantageous condition is satisfied. The decision to win is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 755 and is maintained until the big hit occurs.

  In addition, when the game control microcomputer 7560 determines to win the game, the game control microcomputer 7560 uses a predetermined random number to determine whether or not to generate the jackpot by deriving the jackpot display result in the variable display to be started. In the third embodiment, the start condition is established by deriving the jackpot display result. In addition, the determination of jackpot is cleared by deriving the jackpot display result.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 7560 determines whether or not the big hit is determined every time the variable display is started, and if the big hit is determined, derives the big hit display result in the variable display. A command including information for specifying whether or not to perform is output to the effect control board 780. As a result, it is possible to specify on the production control board 780 side whether or not the big hit is determined, and if the big hit is determined, whether or not the big hit display result is derived in the variable display. Become.

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

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 7560. A reset circuit that generates a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 7560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. 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). Further, a clear signal (not shown) indicating that a clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 7560.

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

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

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

  An output circuit 759 for driving a solenoid 716 for opening / closing the variable winning ball device 715 and a solenoid 721 for opening / closing the special variable winning ball device 720 forming a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 7560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 731. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 731.

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

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

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

  The effect control board 780 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer (not shown) including an effect control CPU and a RAM (both not shown). The RAM may be externally attached. In the RAM of the effect control board 780, the password storage area, the personal history storage area, the experience value storage area, the anniversary storage area, the level storage area, the model information storage area, the latest information storage area, and the effect setting shown in the first embodiment are stored. A storage area, an acquired coin storage area, and the like are provided and updated as the game progresses. In the effect control board 780, the effect control CPU operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown) and receives a signal from the main board 731 input via the relay board 777. In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via an input driver and an input port (both not shown). In addition, the effect control CPU causes a VDP (video display processor) (not shown) to perform display control of the effect display device 709 based on the effect control command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU for effect control specifies whether or not the big hit is determined based on the command from the game control microcomputer 7560, and when the big hit is determined, It corresponds to a specific suggestion effect and corresponds to a plurality of types of suggestion effects and a bonus confirmation screen in Embodiment 1 which indirectly informs that it is determined to be a big hit, and is determined to be a big hit Of the notification effects to be notified directly, an effect corresponding to the result of a predetermined effect lottery is executed to notify that it has been determined to be a big hit.

  Further, the effect control CPU can execute a plurality of types of special effects corresponding to the special effects in the first embodiment, and gives coins in accordance with the execution of the special effects. The acquired coins in the history storage area and the execution history of special effects are updated. Further, the effect control CPU creates a two-dimensional code including information such as the acquired coins and the execution history of the special effects in accordance with the operation, and displays it on the effect display device 709.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a special effect is executed in the pachinko gaming machine 700, a coin corresponding to the type is awarded. In the management server 1200, as in the first embodiment, coins are further awarded when all of the multiple types of special effects are executed based on the execution history of each type of special effects. In addition, when a coin is awarded, a predetermined privilege can be acquired. As a result, it is possible to give a value to the execution of the special effect and to have a sense of expectation for the execution of the special effect.

  On the other hand, as described above, the greater the number of times the variable display from when the big hit is determined until the big hit is actually generated, the more balls the player has to hit, whereas the game hall has sales. Increase. For this reason, the player will focus only on the fact that the number of variable displays from when the big hit is determined until the big hit is actually generated is reduced. In addition, if a big hit occurs with a small number of variable display times, sales for the game hall will decrease. As a result, the period from the decision to make a big hit to the actual occurrence of the big hit is a period in which it is difficult to improve the fun of the game if viewed by the player side, and the sales increase if viewed from the game site side. It can be said that it is a difficult period. That is, it can be said that the period from when the big hit is determined until the big hit is actually generated is a period in which it is difficult to improve the interest of the game and increase sales. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the present embodiment, attention is paid to a special effect that gives a sense of expectation and a period during which various inconveniences occur, and a specific period after the big hit is determined as in the first embodiment. The execution probability of special performances in was increased compared to non-specific periods.

  More specifically, after a decision is made as a big hit, a period from when one of a plurality of types of suggested effects is executed until a notification effect is displayed is defined as a specific period, and a special effect in the specific period is displayed. Control is performed to increase the execution probability more than the non-specific period. For this reason, in a specific period, the expectation with respect to performing a special effect can be improved. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in a specific period in the period in which the big hit is determined.

  Further, based on the two-dimensional code displayed on the pachinko gaming machine 700, the management server 1200 is accessed via the portable terminal 1100 as in the first embodiment, so that the management server 1200 can play games on the pachinko gaming machine 700. As a result, coins acquired through execution of special effects are added and updated, and are maintained thereafter. Furthermore, in the management server 1200, the history of the special effects executed as a result of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 700 is updated and maintained thereafter. In the management server 1200, coins are further given based on the execution of all types of special effects, and the coin history is updated. Also, as described in S3703 of FIG. 44, the management server 1200 can acquire items according to coins. Thereby, it is possible to further enhance the sense of value of executing a special effect in the pachinko gaming machine 700.

  Further, the specific period in which the lottery probability of the special effect is high is ended when the notification effect is started. For this reason, in a specific period, since the expectation that a special effect is executed before the start of the notification effect can be increased, the player can have a sense of tension and improve the interest of the game. be able to. In addition, it is possible to prevent the lottery probability of special effects from being maintained at a high probability indefinitely, and the value that the lottery probability of special effects will be high only for a predetermined period is added due to the fact that a special role is won It can be given to the player as value (addition).

  Also in the third embodiment, the presence / absence of execution of the special effect and the type of the special effect to be executed are determined according to the distribution ratio according to the type of the suggested effect that has been executed (see FIG. 28). For this reason, depending on which type of suggestion effect is executed, the expectation for the execution of the special effect and the high value special effect can be varied. Can be improved.

  Also in the third embodiment, a plurality of types of symbol combinations (hereinafter referred to as reach eyes) that are displayed on the effect display device only in the variable display when the big hit is determined are set, and a plurality of types of suggested effects are set. In other words, the presence or absence of execution of the special effect and the type of the special effect to be executed may be determined according to the distribution ratio corresponding to the derived type of reach. This makes it possible to vary the expectation that a special performance will be executed and that a high-value special production will be executed, depending on which type of reach is derived, and this will enhance the interest of the game. Can be improved.

  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.

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

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modified examples applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About advantageous conditions, starting conditions, and advantageous conditions]
In the first embodiment described above, an example of an advantageous condition established by winning a bonus such as BB or RB is exemplified as an example of an advantageous condition that is established by specifying that it is controlled to an advantageous state. As an example, what is established by winning a winning BB or RB. Further, in the third embodiment, an example of an advantageous condition that is established when a big hit is determined is illustrated, and an example of a start condition is established when a big hit display result is derived and a big hit is generated. The example was illustrated.

  However, the advantageous condition and the start condition may be any condition as long as the advantageous condition and the start condition are satisfied after the advantageous condition is satisfied. In particular, the start condition is not limited to the one in which the establishment timing changes according to the game amount of the player as in the first embodiment, and the establishment timing is constant regardless of the game amount of the player as in the third embodiment. (For example, those that are established by satisfying a predetermined number of games after the advantageous conditions are satisfied, or those that are established with a predetermined probability in each game when the advantageous conditions are satisfied). As an example of the advantageous state, the bonus is exemplified in the first embodiment and the jackpot is exemplified in the third embodiment. However, the advantageous state may be any state as long as it is advantageous for the player. A specific example will be described below.

  First, in relation to the slot machine shown in the first embodiment, the advantageous state is an operation procedure (stop order or stop timing) for deriving a display result advantageous to the player according to the result of the internal lottery. It may be AT (Assist Time) that broadcasts information for enabling the identification of information. That is, when the result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result (winning a predetermined winning combination), the first display result is stopped when the stop switches 8L to 8C are operated in the first operation procedure, and the first display result is stopped. When the reel control is performed to stop the second display result that is more advantageous to the player than the first display result when the stop switches 8L to 8C are operated in a second operation procedure different from the operation procedure in FIG. If it is not, information for specifying the second operation procedure is not notified, and if it is AT, information for specifying the second operation procedure is notified, and the AT may be applied as an advantageous state. .

  Further, when AT is applied as the advantageous state, the advantageous condition and the starting condition may be as follows. For example, on the sub-control unit 91 side, a first process for determining whether or not to allow control to the AT, and whether or not to start control to the AT when control to the AT is permitted The second process is determined, the advantageous condition is established by determining that the control to the AT is permitted in the first process, and the start condition is determined by determining that the control to the AT is started in the second process. It may be established. As described above, the advantageous condition and the start condition are not limited to those established by winning or occurrence of winning as in the above-described embodiment.

  In addition, the determination in the first process may be performed by random lottery using random numbers or the like, and may be determined to allow control to the AT at a predetermined ratio. Sometimes, it may be determined that control to the AT is permitted at a predetermined rate.

  In addition, the determination in the second process is based on a specific display result when an advantageous condition is satisfied as in the above-described embodiment, for example, so that the establishment timing changes according to the game amount of the player. It may be determined to start control to the AT.

  In addition, the determination in the second process may have a fixed establishment timing regardless of the player's game skill. For example, when an advantageous condition is established in a predetermined gaming state that is continuously controlled (except when a bonus is won or won) until a predetermined number of games (32 games) are consumed, the predetermined gaming state is It may be determined that the control to the AT is started when the predetermined condition is satisfied (e.g., a predetermined number of games (for example, five games) is consumed) when the predetermined game state is ended or after the completion of the predetermined game state. Alternatively, it may be determined to start control to the AT by, for example, digesting a predetermined number of games from the satisfaction of the advantageous condition, or winning with a predetermined probability in each game where the advantageous condition is satisfied. In addition, the number of controllable times to the advantageous state such as the number of bonus winnings and AT winnings is stocked, and control to the advantageous state stocked when winning in a predetermined release lottery is possible (release), and the control conditions are satisfied In a slot machine that is controlled to be in an advantageous state (bonus winning, derivation of a specific outcome, etc.), the advantageous condition is established by winning in a predetermined release lottery, and the start condition is established by satisfying the control condition It may be. As described above, when the start condition is adopted in which the establishment timing is constant regardless of the player's game amount, the game at least in a specific period is monotonous from when the advantageous condition is established until the start condition is established. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience, and to improve the expectation that a special performance will be executed in a specific period. In such a configuration, the suggestion condition may be satisfied when the remaining number of games until the predetermined number of games (32 games) is consumed reaches a predetermined number of games (5 games). Alternatively, it may be established when a predetermined number of games (32 games) are consumed.

  In addition, in relation to the pachinko gaming machine shown in the third embodiment, in the case where the jackpot display result is derived and displayed in the variable display after it is determined that the jackpot is determined by the jackpot determination at the start of the variable display, the advantageous condition is The start condition may be satisfied by determining that the jackpot is determined by the jackpot determination at the start of the variable display, and the start condition may be satisfied by deriving and displaying the jackpot display result in the variable display. Further, in relation to the pachinko gaming machine shown in the third embodiment, in the case where a big hit determination (pre-reading determination) is made in advance at the time of winning at the first start winning opening 713 or the second starting winning opening 714, the advantageous condition is The start condition may be satisfied by determining that the jackpot is determined to be a big hit by the prefetch determination, and the start condition may be satisfied by deriving and displaying the jackpot display result in the variable display that has been determined to be the jackpot by the prefetch determination. In addition, in connection with the pachinko gaming machine shown in the third embodiment, the number of controllable times to an advantageous state such as a big hit decision is stocked, and control to the advantageous state stocked when winning in a predetermined release lottery is possible In a pachinko machine that is controlled to be in an advantageous state when the control condition is satisfied (derivation of jackpot display result, etc.), the advantageous condition is satisfied by winning in a predetermined release lottery, and the control condition is satisfied By doing so, the start condition may be satisfied. In this case, the suggestion condition may be established by winning by random lottery using a random number or the like, and is not limited to this.

  Further, in relation to the pachinko gaming machine shown in the third embodiment, the advantageous state is a probability variation state in which the probability of making a big hit in the first special symbol display 708a and the second special symbol display 708b is improved. , A variation time shortening state in which at least one of the variation display time in each of the first special symbol display device 708a and the second special symbol display device 708b and the variation display time in the normal symbol display device 710 is shortened, and the normal symbol display Any one of an advantageous open state in which the at least one of an improvement in the probability of making a winning decision in the device 710 and / or an extension of the period during which the variable winning ball apparatus 715 changes to an advantageous state, or these May be in a state of being selectively combined. The game control microcomputer 7560 determines which state is to be controlled and whether to start control after it is determined to be controlled.

  The advantageous conditions to which the above-described advantageous conditions and start conditions are applied are not limited to bonuses in slot machines, ATs, jackpot states in pachinko machines, probability variation states, etc. In this case, after the suggestion effect is performed when the suggestion condition is satisfied between the time when the advantageous condition is satisfied and the start condition is satisfied, the suggestion effect is performed. The specific period is configured to execute the special effect at a higher rate than the predetermined period until the suggestion effect is performed, thereby achieving the same effect as that described in the above-described embodiment.

[About output of history information]
In the above-described embodiment, as an output of history information, the display of a two-dimensional code corresponding to a game history (including special performance execution history and acquired coins) is exemplified. However, the output of the history information is not limited to this, and the history information may be output externally from the slot machine in order to transmit a game history signal corresponding to the game history to the management server 1200. It may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 of the slot machine 1.

[Specification of whether or not a special performance has been executed]
In the embodiment described above, it is specified whether or not the special effect has been executed by storing in the RAM 91b the coins acquired from the start of the specific effect mode to the end and the execution history of the executed special effects. An example has been described, and an example in which a two-dimensional code corresponding to a history stored in the RAM 91b is displayed when two-dimensional code creation is selected in the specific effect mode has been described. However, the identification of whether or not the special effect has been executed is not limited to what is stored in the storage means such as the RAM 91b. For example, it may be determined whether or not the special effect has been executed. May output history information corresponding to the special effect every time it is determined that the special effect has been executed.

[About benefits]
In the embodiment described above, a value that is not related to a game (for example, music, wallpaper, content data such as a standby screen, data indicating a voucher that can be exchanged for a predetermined article, or item) is provided as a privilege. Described as an example. However, the benefits are not limited to those as long as they have value for the player. For example, the benefits do not directly affect the medal payout rate or the medal payout rate. It may be a value that is beneficial to the player in progress. Values that directly affect the payout rate of medals include, for example, determining that the control to the AT is permitted in the first process regarding the AT in the “About advantageous condition, start condition, and advantageous state” field, or second. For example, it may be determined to start control of the AT in the process. Further, the value that is beneficial to the player in the progress of the game may be the value of executing a premier effect that appears very rarely.

[Specific timing at the end of a specific period]
In the first embodiment described above, an example in which the specific timing is when the bonus confirmation screen is started in accordance with the result of the confirmation screen lottery will be described, and in the third embodiment, notification will be given in accordance with the result of the predetermined effect lottery. The example in which the time when the production starts is the specific timing has been described. However, the specific timing may be a timing reached by digesting a predetermined number of games after it is specified that the advantageous state is controlled and the advantageous condition is satisfied. Accordingly, it is possible to focus attention on the predetermined number of games after the advantageous condition is satisfied, and it is possible to enhance the expectation that the specific suggestion effect is executed while the predetermined number of games is consumed.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, an example in which the specific timing is different as a result by changing the ratio at which the bonus confirmation screen is started according to the type of the specific suggestion effect that has been executed. explained. This makes it possible to focus on the types of specific suggestion effects, and can change the sense of expectation for the length of a specific period depending on what kind of specific suggestion effect is suggested, improving the interest of the game Can be made. Similarly, even when the specific timing is reached by digesting the predetermined number of games after the advantageous condition is satisfied, the specific timing is reached according to the type of the specific suggestion effect that has been executed. You may make it vary the number of games required until. This also produces the same effect as described above.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a notification effect such as a bonus confirmation screen can be executed after it is specified that the advantageous condition is controlled and the advantageous condition is satisfied is not limited to this. It may be executed after it is specified that the state is controlled and the advantageous condition is satisfied, and after the suggestion effect such as the specific suggestion effect is executed. Thereby, when it is specified to be controlled to the advantageous state, it is possible to increase the frequency at which the suggestion effect is executed and controlled in the specific period.

[Distribution rate for special production]
In the above-described embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 28, the example in which the type of special effect that can be selected and the distribution ratio are different according to the type of the specific suggestion effect that has been executed has been described. However, it is only necessary that the special effect is executed in the specific period at a rate according to the type of the specific suggestion effect that has been executed. For example, the special effect that can be selected according to the type of the specific suggestion effect that has been executed. Any one of the type and the distribution rate may be different.

  Moreover, although the ratio at which the special effect is executed in the specific period has been described with respect to only the type of the suggested effect (specific suggestion effect in the first embodiment), it has been described as an example. You may make it vary according to the period which passed since suggestion production was performed. That is, in Embodiment 1 described above, the special effect may be executed in the specific period at a higher rate as the number of games digested after the specific suggestion effect is executed and controlled in the specific period after winning the bonus is increased. . For example, a special effect is executed at a higher rate when the number of games digested after a bonus suggestion is executed and controlled for a specific period is 4 or more than 4 games. Alternatively, the ratio of executing the special effects may be improved in proportion to the number of the digested games. In addition, as the number of games digested after the specific suggestion effect is executed after the bonus is won and is controlled during the specific period, the ratio of the special effect that is highly advantageous to the player may be increased. Thereby, according to the number of games digested in a specific period, the expectation with respect to performing a special effect can be varied, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  In Embodiment 3 described above, the special effect is executed at a specific rate at a higher rate as the number of variable display operations performed after the suggestion effect is executed after being determined to be a big hit and controlled during the specific period is increased. You may make it do. For example, when the suggestion effect is executed after being determined to be a big hit and the number of variable display times performed after the control is performed for a specific period is higher than 4 times when the number is 1 to 3 times. The special effect may be executed, and the ratio of executing the special effect may be improved in proportion to the number of times of change display performed. Also, the greater the number of variable displays made after the suggestion effect is executed and the control is performed for a specific period after the big hit is determined, the higher the percentage of the special effect that is more advantageous for the player. You may do it. Thereby, according to the frequency | count of the variable display performed in the specific period, the expectation with respect to performing a special effect can be varied, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  In the first embodiment described above, after one specific suggestion effect (referred to as the first specific suggestion effect) is executed and controlled for a specific period, the first specific suggestion effect during the specific period is more than the first specific suggestion effect. After a specific suggestion effect (referred to as an advantageous specific suggestion effect) in which a lottery is performed in an advantageous manner in the special effect lottery is executed, the special effect lottery is performed according to the distribution rate according to the type of the advantageous specific suggestion effect. An example in which is performed has been described. The same applies to the third embodiment described above. That is, the example in which the special effect lottery is performed in the most advantageous manner according to the type of the suggested effect that has been executed has been described. However, the special effect lottery is performed according to the distribution rate according to the type of the first suggestion effect that has become the control trigger for the specific period, and the distribution rate is not changed by the suggestion effect executed during the specific period. It may be. Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to the kind of 1st suggestion production, and the interest of a game can be improved.

[About Cherry]
As shown in FIG. 9, the example in which the cherry in the first embodiment described above is won at the same time as the bonus in the normal time when the bonus is not won has been described. However, even during normal times when the bonus is not won, the Chury may be able to win alone (with only the cherry or other winning combinations other than the bonus) separately from the bonus. In this case, even when the cherry is won, the reel control may be performed so that a specific symbol combination is derived only when the bonus is won. For example, when the cherry is won and the bonus is not won, the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 2L can be stopped at either the upper or lower stage, and the reel control is performed so as not to stop at the middle stage. When the bonus is won, the reel control may be performed so that the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 2L can be stopped in the middle stage. In this case, the specific symbol combination is a combination that gives a cherry prize in the pay line L1. When configured in this way, the specific suggestion effect A may be a cherry winning in the pay line L1, and a specific symbol combination may be derived. Thereby, it can be suggested that the bonus is won by executing the specific suggestion effect A.

[When not in specific production mode]
In the above-described first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, when the specific effect mode is not set, the confirmed screen lottery corresponding to S2654, the special effect lottery corresponding to S2656, and the special effect lottery corresponding to S2658 are not executed. Although described above, the screen is not limited to this, and even when not in the specific effect mode, the final screen lottery, the special effect lottery, and the special effect lottery are performed. It may be executed, or a special effect may be executed. Even when not in the specific production mode, the special period between the execution of the specific suggestion effect during the bonus selection and the start of the bonus confirmation screen is higher at a higher rate than in the non-specific period. An effect may be executed. Further, in this case, the ratio of the specific effect mode is higher in the selection screen lottery, the special effect lottery, and the special effect lottery than in the specific effect mode. A special effect may be executed, or a special effect may be executed. Thereby, the motivation with respect to performing a game in specific production mode with respect to a player can be given.

[Specific suggestion effects]
The specific suggestion effects in the first embodiment described above include the specific suggestion effects A and C to E whose execution is controlled on the main control unit 41 side, and the specific suggestion effect B whose execution is controlled on the sub control unit 91 side. An example was described. However, the execution of the specific suggestion effect may be controlled only on the main control unit 41 side, or may be controlled only on the sub control unit 91 side. In this way, in the case where the execution of the specific suggestion effect is controlled by only one of them, the specific suggestion effect is not further executed during the specific period in which the one specific suggestion effect is executed and controlled. The execution of the specific suggestion effect may be restricted by the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91 that controls the execution of the specific suggestion effect. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the specific suggestion effects from being executed repeatedly in the specific period.

[About game history]
In the above-described embodiment, the management server 1200 updates the game history corresponding to the execution of the special effect based on the information input via the mobile terminal 110, and receives the privilege based on the game history. The example to give was demonstrated. However, in the management server 1200, the game history corresponding to the execution of the special effect is updated, the next game can be executed in a state corresponding to the updated game history, and the privilege is not necessarily given. Also good. Also by this, the game history regarding execution of the special effect can be taken over to the next game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the management history is stored and managed in the management server 1200 according to the execution of the special effect has been described. However, the mobile terminal 1100 stores the game history according to the execution of the special effect. It is also possible to store and manage. In this case, the mobile terminal 1100 may display the game history based on the game history stored and managed. Further, in the mobile terminal 1100, a privilege may be granted based on the game history stored and managed, or the next game may be executed in a state corresponding to the updated game history. That is, the game history storage management is not limited to the management server 1200 but may be performed in the portable terminal 1100 or may be performed in other devices.

[Password]
Information for specifying the execution history of special effects stored and managed in the management server 1200 may be included in the password output from the management server 1200 in the embodiment described above. Thereby, on the gaming machine side such as the slot machine 1 or the pachinko gaming machine 700, the execution history of the special effect is specified by inputting the password, that is, the executed special effect and the unexecuted not executed. Special effects can be specified.

  In the case of the above configuration, in the special effect lottery, the lottery is performed so that the unexecuted special effect is executed at a higher rate in the specific period than in the period different from the specific period. May be. Thereby, in the specific period, since the unexecuted special effects are executed at a higher rate than the period different from the specific period, the expectation for executing all kinds of special effects is the specific period It can be higher than when the period is different from the specific period. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game in a specific period from when the advantageous condition is satisfied until the start condition is satisfied.

[Directions performed in relation to a specific period]
In the first embodiment described above, an example will be described in which a specific period is given after a bonus suggestion is executed until a bonus confirmation screen different from the specific suggestion effect is started. After an example, a specific period is described until a notification effect different from the suggestion effect is started after the suggestion effect is executed. However, the specific period is not limited to this, and one suggestion effect is executed. Until the same suggestion effect as the type of the suggestion effect is executed, or after one suggestion effect is executed until any one of the plural kinds of suggestion effects is executed. May be. That is, the suggestion effect performed by the suggesting means at the beginning of the specific period and the effect executed at the specific timing at the end of the specific period may be different types of effects or the same kind of effects. It may be the same production.

  In addition, the specific period may be one in which no effects are performed at the specific timing. Moreover, the specific timing may not be provided, and it may continue until the specific period is controlled to the advantageous state.

[Others]
In the above embodiment, a password is applied as information that can specify a 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 barcode or a two-dimensional code, which can be read by a code reader provided in the gaming machine, or can be played by wired connection, wireless connection, infrared connection, etc. Data that can be input to the machine may be used. With such a configuration, the data can be easily input.

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

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

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

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the above embodiment, contents such as coin acquisition specifications between games (see FIG. 11A), stock coin stock specifications (see FIG. 11B), stock coin acquisition lottery conditions, etc. However, these are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to these contents. For example, in the coin acquisition specification between games, when a high level mission is achieved, all stock coins may be acquired. By doing in this way, a player's willingness to play can be raised and an interest property can be improved.

  Further, when there is no stock coin, a higher condition may be set for the player in coin acquisition between games (see FIG. 11A) than when there is a stock coin. In this case, for example, the types of coins acquired by the player may be ranked up (for example, gold or silver for copper and gold for silver). In this way, even if all the stock coins are acquired by the previous player at the end of the game (also known to the surrounding players by the JACKPOT production), the next player has a willingness to play. The game in the slot machine 1 can be started without lowering.

The slot machine described above further includes the following configuration.
Value data for privilege (for example, stock coin data) indicating exchange value (for example, coin) when receiving a predetermined privilege (for example, data indicating content data or exchange ticket) from an external device (for example, management server 1200) ) Value data storage means for privilege (for example, stock coin storage area allocated to the RAM 91b);
Privilege value data updating means for updating the value data for privilege stored in the value data storage means for privilege according to the progress of the game (for example, processing of steps S2612 to S2615 executed by the sub CPU 91a);
When the power is turned on, the privilege value data storage unit in the privilege value data storage unit is cleared, and the privilege value data newly generated by the lottery process is stored in the privilege value data storage unit. Privilege value data resetting means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for resetting the value data for privilege.

  According to such a configuration, the value data for privilege in the value data storage unit for privilege is reset by lottery when the power is turned on. For this reason, it is possible to promote operation while preventing inappropriate acquisition of exchange value by frequently repeating a game in a state after power-on using a personally owned gaming machine or the like.

Or the privilege which memorize | stores privilege value data (for example, stock coin data) which shows the exchange value (for example, coin) at the time of receiving provision of a predetermined privilege (for example, coin) from an external device (for example, management server 1200) Value data storage means (for example, stock coin storage area allocated to the RAM 91b);
Privilege value data updating means for updating the value data for privilege stored in the value data storage means for privilege according to the progress of the game (for example, processing of steps S2612 to S2615 executed by the sub CPU 91a);
A time measuring means for measuring time (for example, the sub control unit 91 and the clock device 97);
When the timing result by the timing unit satisfies a predetermined condition, the privilege value data storage area in the privilege value data storage unit is cleared, and the privilege value data newly generated by lottery processing is used for the privilege. By storing the value in the value data storage means, privilege value data resetting means for resetting the value data for privilege (for example, processing of steps S2616 to S2618 executed by the sub CPU 91a) is provided.

  According to such a configuration, when the timing result by the timing unit satisfies a predetermined condition, the privilege value data in the privilege value data storage unit is reset by lottery. For this reason, it is possible to promote the operation while preventing inappropriate acquisition of the exchange value due to the game using a personally owned gaming machine or the like for a long time (for example, a time exceeding the normal game playable time in the game store). .

  In the first embodiment described above, the variable display device having the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided. When all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and the combination of the display results derived to the three reels is used. He explained about the slot machines where winnings occur. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving and displaying a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable can be used for one game using game value. On the other hand, the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets, and the display result is derived and displayed in all of the plurality of variable display areas. The slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived and displayed in each of the plurality of variable display areas has been described. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, but has a single reel or a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

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

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that performs a predetermined game,
Advantage determining means for making an advantageous determination to control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player;
An advantageous state control means for starting control to the advantageous state when a start condition is satisfied after the advantageous decision is made;
Suggestion means capable of executing a suggestion effect that suggests that the advantageous condition is controlled before the start condition is satisfied after the advantageous decision is made;
Special production execution means for executing special production;
History information output means for outputting history information capable of specifying that the special effect has been executed,
After the advantageous decision has been made, there are cases where the suggestion effect is executed by the suggestion means and the suggestion effect is not executed until the start condition is satisfied,
The special performance execution means
A first period after the advantageous decision is made until the suggestion effect is not executed and the start condition is satisfied, and after the advantageous decision is made until the suggested effect is executed. Execute the special performance at a rate,
A gaming machine that executes the special effect at a second rate that is higher than the first rate in a period from when the advantageous effect is determined to when the start condition is satisfied after the suggested effect is executed. A gaming system including a gaming machine for performing a predetermined game and history storage means for storing a gaming history,
The gaming machine is
Advantage determining means for making an advantageous determination to control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player;
An advantageous state control means for starting control to the advantageous state when a start condition is satisfied after the advantageous decision is made;
Suggestion means capable of executing a suggestion effect that suggests that the advantageous condition is controlled before the start condition is satisfied after the advantageous decision is made;
Special production execution means for executing special production;
History information output means for outputting history information capable of specifying that the special effect has been executed,
The history storage means updates a player's game history according to the history information output from the history information output means,
After the advantageous decision has been made, there are cases where the suggestion effect is executed by the suggestion means and the suggestion effect is not executed until the start condition is satisfied,
The special performance execution means
A first period after the advantageous decision is made until the suggestion effect is not executed and the start condition is satisfied, and after the advantageous decision is made until the suggested effect is executed. Execute the special performance at a rate,
A gaming system in which the special effect is executed at a second rate higher than the first rate in a period from when the advantageous effect is determined to when the start condition is satisfied after the suggested effect is executed.

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