JP6553853B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine. Specifically, the present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a predetermined game.

  Conventionally, there have been gaming machines in which a player can customize music (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, there has been a gaming machine that continues to play a song that is a big hit even after the big hit ends (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2012-205768 A JP 2010-115330 A

  According to the conventional gaming machine as described above, the player can listen to the selected music even after the big hit. However, since the music flows in the same manner after the big hit, the player may not be able to recognize which gaming state the player is in and may be confused.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the rendering effect without causing confusion to the player.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine) that performs a predetermined game,
Music control means capable of controlling the output of music (for example, the microcomputer 100 for effect control);
Motion detection means (for example, chance button 120, trigger button 121, stick controller 122) for detecting the motion of the player;
Music selection means (for example, production control microcomputer 100, step S2903 in FIG. 31, step S2908, step S3203 in FIG. 36) for selecting one music from a plurality of types of music based on the detection result of the motion detection means. , Step S3210),
The music control means may be in a normal state (for example, other than being in a big hit state. It is not limited to the music selected by the music selection means, and may be another disadvantageous state such as a low probability state). In a high base state, a relatively short fluctuation pattern may be selected.) And an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state (for example, during a big hit state, but not limited thereto, a high probability state) Etc., or may be a period during which a relatively long fluctuation pattern is selected in the high base state), and the above-mentioned selected in the normal state and the advantageous state. The music is output in different output modes (for example, output modes with the same melody and different volume, but is not limited thereto, and may be output modes with different tempo, sound quality, and arrangement). (For example, step S873 in FIG. 28, step S893 of FIG. 42).

(A) a gaming machine for performing a predetermined game,
Music control means capable of controlling the output of music;
Action detecting means for detecting the action of the player;
And music selection means for selecting one music from a plurality of kinds of music with different melody based on the detection result of the movement detection means.
The music selection means can select a specific music in connection with the control to the first state advantageous to the player,
The music control means
When the specific music is selected by the music selection means, the specific music is output over the first state and the second state controlled after the first state,
When the first state is controlled from the first state to the second state, the specific music is changed from the mode in which the voice of the song is entered to the mode in which the voice of the song is not entered,
When the first state is controlled to the second state, the tempo of the specific music is changed to a different tempo.
(1) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine) that performs a predetermined game,
Music control means capable of controlling the output of music (for example, the microcomputer 100 for effect control);
Motion detection means (for example, chance button 120, trigger button 121, stick controller 122) for detecting the motion of the player;
Music selection means (for example, production control microcomputer 100, step S2903 in FIG. 31, step S2908, step S3203 in FIG. 36) for selecting one music from a plurality of types of music based on the detection result of the motion detection means. , Step S3210),
The music control means may be in a normal state (for example, other than being in a big hit state. It is not limited to the music selected by the music selection means, and may be another disadvantageous state such as a low probability state). In a high base state, a relatively short fluctuation pattern may be selected.) And an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state (for example, during a big hit state, but not limited thereto, a high probability state) Other advantageous states, etc., or a period in which a relatively long fluctuation pattern is selected in the high base state), and the selected in the normal state and the advantageous state. The music is output in different output modes (for example, output modes with the same melody and different volume, but is not limited thereto, and may be output modes with different tempo, sound quality, and arrangement). (For example, step S873 in FIG. 28, step S893 of FIG. 42).

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
Selection state control means (for example, specific effect effect) to be in a selection state (for example, specific effect mode shown in FIG. 46, FIG. 47) that can be selected for effects to be performed in a predetermined game based on the detection result of the operation detection means A production control microcomputer 100) for controlling the mode;
In the selection state, the music selection means can select music (for example, as shown in steps S2902A and S2903 in FIG. 31, and steps S3202A and S3203 in FIG. Accept song selection.)

  According to such a configuration, an effect can be selected in the selected state, so that the effect of the effect can be improved. As a result, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The music control means outputs the selected music in the advantageous state in an output mode in which the volume is larger than that in the normal state (for example, step S873 in FIG. 28).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the uplifting feeling in the advantageous state. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The music control means can output any one of a plurality of kinds of music (for example, music A to music C) when one music is not selected by the music selection means (for example, FIG. Steps S2908 and S2909 of FIG. 31, Steps S3210 and S3211 of FIG. 36, and Steps S3306 to S3308 of FIG.
A predetermined condition (for example, as shown in FIGS. 32 to 35, the condition that the number of big hit continuations has reached a predetermined number, the condition that a predetermined period has elapsed after the introduction of the gaming machine, etc. There is no limitation to this; The condition that it occurred, the condition that the number of fluctuations in the specific production mode reached 1000 times, the condition that the specific mission was achieved, the condition that the experience level was accumulated and the level was raised, that the predetermined date was reached Based on the establishment of the condition, the condition that the predetermined time has come, and the condition that the predetermined time has elapsed in the specific effect mode), the plurality of types of music are newly added to the specific music (for example, music D to 31. In the music addition means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, step S2906 in FIG. 31, steps S3207 and S3208 in FIG. Selecting a song by using a table of selectable FIGS. 32 35 Increase music according to the period.) Further comprising a
The music control means outputs the specific music at a rate higher than a ratio of outputting a music different from the specific music (for example, as shown in step S3207 of FIG. 36, FIG. 34, and FIG. If it is a predetermined number of times, the newly added music is selected at a high rate, as shown in step S2906, step S2907 in Fig. 31, step S3207, step S3208 in Fig. 36, Fig. 33, and Fig. 35. After the introduction, when a predetermined period has elapsed, a newly added song G is selected at a high rate.

  According to such a configuration, specific music is output at a higher rate than other music when a predetermined condition is satisfied. As a result, it is possible to improve the production effect when outputting music.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
It further comprises a clock capable of clocking (for example, RTC 108),
The predetermined condition based on time counting by the clock means (for example, the condition that it has become one month or more after the introduction of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 33, FIG. 35. Without being limited thereto, the condition that it has become a predetermined day. And the specific effect mode may be a condition that a predetermined time has elapsed in the specific effect mode), further including music addition means for newly adding a specific music to the plurality of types of music.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a motivation to play many times with different times in order to establish a predetermined condition based on clocking. As a result, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

It is a block diagram showing an example of whole composition of a game system by the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the portable terminal in this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the management server in this Embodiment. It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition of a game control board (main board). FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of a presentation control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing an example of the content of a presentation control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer. FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing an example of the content of a presentation control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing which CPU for production control performs. It is a flow chart which shows the example of command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is a flow chart which shows processing during the production design fluctuation in the production control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows the production design fluctuation stop processing in the production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot display process in an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the process in round in an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during first hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows a normal music selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a normal music selection table. It is an explanatory view showing a special music selection table. It is an explanatory view showing a special music selection table. It is a flowchart which shows a process during continuation. It is a flowchart which shows the round post process in an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the round post process in an effect control process process. It is a flow chart which shows selection method change processing. It is a flowchart which shows a music switch process. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the presentation at the time of a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end effect process. It is a figure which shows the number of experience value provision according to the level and the frequency | count of fluctuation | variation display. It is a figure which shows transition of a main menu screen. It is a figure which shows exchange of the portable terminal at the time of member registration, and a management server. It is a figure which shows the exchange of the pachinko game machine, portable terminal, and management server when playing a game without registering as a member. It is a figure which shows the exchange of the pachinko game machine, portable terminal, and management server when inputting a password and playing a game.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the gaming system 1000 according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a game system 1000 according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system 1000 includes a pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine installed in a gaming arcade, a management server 200 which manages the gaming history of the player, and a portable terminal possessed by the player. And 300. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system 1000 may include a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1. The plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 may be installed in the same game store or may be installed in different game stores.

  The management server 200 and the portable terminal 300 can communicate via the Internet network 400. The portable terminal 300 has a function of reading a two-dimensional code that can specify a game history or the like output from the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The configurations and operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management server 200, which are components of the gaming system 1000, and the configuration and operations of the portable terminal 300 will be individually described below.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of portable terminal 300 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 2, portable terminal 300 includes control unit 310, storage unit 320, operation unit 330, display unit 340, voice input / output unit 350, wireless communication unit 360, antenna 361, infrared light, A communication unit 380 and a camera unit 390 are included.

  The storage unit 320 is configured by a semiconductor memory such as a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) or a flash memory, or a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory). The storage unit 320 stores programs and data such as application programs for causing the control unit 310 to execute various functions of the mobile terminal 300.

  The operation unit 330 includes a dial key, a cross control key, and other function keys for inputting numbers such as telephone numbers and various data, alphabets, and other characters. The operation unit 330 receives data input from the user and transfers the input data to the control unit 310.

  The display unit 340 is configured by a liquid crystal display (Liquid Crystal Display, hereinafter referred to as “LCD”). The display unit 340 may be configured by other display devices such as an EL (Electro Luminescence) display. Display unit 340 displays the character data and the image data received from control unit 310.

  The voice input / output unit 350 is configured of a microphone and a speaker. The voice input / output unit 350 converts the voice input to the microphone from the outside into an electrical signal, passes it to the control unit 310, converts the electrical signal from the control unit 310 into voice, and outputs the voice to the outside through a speaker.

  The wireless communication unit 360 passes a signal received by the antenna 361 from another portable terminal or server to the control unit 310, and causes the antenna 361 to output a signal to be transmitted from the control unit 310 to the other portable terminal or server.

  The infrared communication unit 380 delivers a signal received by infrared from another device to the control unit 310, receives a signal to be transmitted to another device from the control unit 310, and transmits the signal by infrared.

  The camera unit 390 takes an image of an object to be shot, converts the taken image into image data, and outputs the converted image data to the control unit 310. In the present embodiment, a two-dimensional code is imaged.

  The control unit 310 is configured by a microprocessor (Micro Processing Unit, hereinafter referred to as “MPU”). Control unit 310 receives an input from storage unit 320, operation unit 330, voice input / output unit 350, wireless communication unit 360, infrared communication unit 380, or camera unit 390 according to a program such as an application program stored in storage unit 320. The processed data is processed and output to the storage unit 320, the display unit 340, the voice input / output unit 350, the wireless communication unit 360, or the infrared communication unit 380.

  In the present embodiment, portable terminal 300 may or may not include voice input / output unit 350.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the management server 200 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 3, management server 200 includes a control unit 210, a storage unit 220, an operation unit 230, a display unit 240, and a communication unit 260.

  The storage unit 220 includes a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM and a flash memory, a semiconductor memory such as a volatile memory such as a RAM, and an external storage device such as a hard disk. The storage unit 220 stores programs and data for causing the control unit 210 to execute various functions of the management server 200.

  The operation unit 230 includes an input device such as a keyboard and a mouse. The operation unit 230 receives data input from a user such as an administrator of the management server 200, and transfers the input data to the control unit 210.

  The display unit 240 is configured of an LCD. The display unit 240 may be configured of another display device such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display or an EL (Electro Luminescence) display. Display unit 240 displays the character data and image data received from control unit 210.

  The communication unit 260 delivers data received from the portable terminal 300 or another server via the Internet network 400 to the control unit 210, and transmits the data from the control unit 210 to the portable terminal 300 or other server via the Internet network 400. Output data.

  The control unit 210 is configured by an MPU. Control unit 210 processes the data input from storage unit 220, operation unit 230, or communication unit 260 according to the program stored in storage unit 220, and stores the data in storage unit 220, display unit 240, or communication unit Output to 260.

  Next, the entire configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 viewed from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured of 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 openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The play frame is a front frame (not shown) installed openably and closably to the outer frame, a mechanism board (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (a game to be described later A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. At the lower part of the bat supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball tray 4 for storing gaming balls which can not be accommodated in the bat supply tray 3, and a bat operating handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a bat. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body that constitutes the game board and various components attached to the plate-like body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 in which the shot game balls can flow down.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). Is attached to the stick controller 122 that can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). In the stick controller 122, the player holds the operating stick of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, the left hand), and performs predetermined operations by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operating finger (for example, forefinger). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 6) which can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 6) which detects a predetermined instruction operation by pushing or pulling the trigger button 121 6) is built-in. In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 6) that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower plate main body and the like below the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 6) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  On the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by pressing the predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible chance button 120 is provided. The chance button 120 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 6) for detecting the player's operation performed on the chance button 120 may be provided inside the body of the upper tray at the installation position of the chance button 120 or the like. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 4, the mounting positions of the chance button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in the upper and lower positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the chance button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in an upper plate and a lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the chance button 120 and the stick controller 122 are not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

  Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 configured of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. In the effect symbol display area, there are symbol display areas for variably displaying effect symbols for three decorations (for effect), for example, “left”, “middle” and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed by the symbol display 8b, the effect display is performed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, middle symbol among left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (for example, left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility of the occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes “out” and the variation display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  Note that, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the effect symbol display is performed as a liquid crystal display effect in the effect display device 9, but the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is the one shown in this embodiment. For example, an effect having a predetermined story characteristic may be executed, and an effect may be executed in which the result of the story is displayed based on the determination result of the jackpot determination or the variation pattern. For example, perform a battle effect where professional wrestling or soccer matches and enemy characters fight, perform an effect to win the game or battle if it is a big hit, and perform an effect to defeat the game or battle if it is off It is also good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the result such as winning or losing, an effect may be executed in which a predetermined story such as a story is developed in order.

  In the upper right portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9, fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided which display a fourth symbol following the effect symbol, the special symbol to be described later, and the normal symbol. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol described later, A fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is provided in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is varied on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). It is performed by measuring the fluctuation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing the rendering using the rendering display 9, for example, the content of the rendering including the fluctuation display of the rendering pattern disappears from the screen for a moment There are a variety of effects such as effects being performed and effects in which movable objects shield all or part of the screen. Therefore, even when looking at the display screen on the effect display device 9, there are cases where it is difficult to recognize whether or not the state is currently in the state of fluctuating display. Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not the state of the present variation is being displayed by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further displaying the variation of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. In addition, since the 4th design is always changed and displayed in a fixed operation, and it does not disappear from the screen or is shielded by a shield, it can always be viewed.

  The 4th symbol for the first special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 9c for the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The 4th symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a 4th symbol display area.

  The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state where the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval in a predetermined display color (for example, blue). . The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 8a is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same.

  In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, the display color that reminds of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the off. For example, the off) Sometimes it is displayed in blue while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit Note that the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a positive variation big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a game ball at the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden odd change big hit), and a plurality of big hit types with different number of rounds If it is controllable, the display color may be made different depending on the number of rounds continued in the big hit game, and even if the number of rounds for each big hit is the same, for example, 1 round The opening time of the big winning opening per round is short (for example 1 second), the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long (for example 30 Seconds), when there is a big hit that can expect the game ball to win the big winning opening substantially, according to whether or not the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening can be expected substantially Also, for example, even if there is a big hit and a big hit that can not be expected to be able to expect a game ball's winning to the big winning opening by changing the opening number of the big winning opening per round, for example. The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to substantially win the big winning opening.

  In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display 8b, the display color that recalls the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (a display color different from the off. For example, the off) Sometimes it is displayed in blue while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit Note that the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a positive variation big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a game ball at the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden odd change big hit), and a plurality of big hit types with different number of rounds If it is controllable, the display color may be made different depending on the number of rounds continued in the big hit game, and even if the number of rounds for each big hit is the same, for example, 1 round The opening time of the big winning opening per round is short (for example 1 second), the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long (for example 30 Seconds), when there is a big hit that can expect the game ball to win the big winning opening substantially, according to whether or not the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening can be expected substantially Also, for example, even if there is a big hit and a big hit that can not be expected to be able to expect a game ball's winning to the big winning opening by changing the opening number of the big winning opening per round, for example. The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to substantially win the big winning opening.

  The display colors when the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off are different from the background image (for example, black) in order to prevent the display colors from being assimilated with the background image when the lights are turned off. It is desirable to be.

  In this embodiment, the case where the 4th symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown, but a light emitter such as a lamp or LED is used separately from the effect display device 9. The fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which the two LEDs are alternately lit, and any of the two LEDs is stopped. Whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed may be indicated depending on whether or not it is displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided on part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, the fourth symbol display area common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be realized using a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED. In this case, when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing display such as repeating display and display of different display colors at predetermined time intervals. In addition, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, for example, The variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing display such as turning on and off repeatedly at different time intervals. In addition, for example, when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol, the same big hit symbol is obtained. However, you may make it stop-display the stop symbol of a different aspect.

  On the right of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a for variably displaying a first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information. Is also provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. Moreover, in this embodiment, although the kind of 1st special symbol and the kind of 2nd special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers of 0-9), kinds may differ. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of, for example, 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 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variable display (for example, the game ball is the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 after passing (including winning)), the variable display start condition (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 state is started and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. The game ball passing means that the game ball has passed through an area previously defined as a winning area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept including that the gaming ball is in the winning opening (winning) It is. Furthermore, deriving and displaying a display result means to stop and display a symbol (example of identification information).

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second starting winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the second starting winning hole 14 than the first starting winning hole 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the first starting winning hole 13 than the second starting winning hole 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, although it is difficult to win, it may be configured to be able to win (that is, the gaming ball is hard to win).

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The nail arrangement around the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the variable winning ball device 15 is provided to perform the opening and closing operation only for the second starting winning opening 14, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 13 Any of the start winning ports 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball device that performs an opening / closing operation.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b consisting of four indicators for displaying the number of activated winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, ie, the second reserve memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol suspension storage indicator 18b, the number of activated winning balls entering the first start winning opening 13, ie, the first suspension storage number (pending storage is also referred to as start storage or start prize storage). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  In the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a first hold storage display unit 18c for displaying the first hold storage count and a second hold storage display unit 18d for displaying the second hold storage count are provided. ing. In addition, an area (summed pending storage display unit) may be provided to display the total number (total pending memory number) which is the sum of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number. As described above, by providing the combined hold storage display unit for displaying the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of formation of execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. A variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol is performed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is displayed stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when the display is derived, the opening / closing plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state, whereby the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a large winning opening LED 20A that is lit up and displayed when a game ball wins during a lighting effect described later.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, an ordinary symbol display 10 for variably displaying an ordinary symbol is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display the numbers 0 to 9 (or symbols). Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. Note that the normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99. In addition, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying “O” and “X”). May be composed of

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). Change to In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, whenever variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Even in the short state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) when the symbol variation time is shortened although it is not the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In the upper left and right upper and lower left of the game area 7, four speakers 27 are provided for producing sound effects and sounds as a predetermined sound output. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. The game balls fired from the hit ball launcher enter the game area 7 through the ball hitting rails formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descend the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first start winning opening 13. If it is not in a state where variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first number of pending storages is increased by 1 on the condition that the first number of pending storages has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning opening 14. If it is not in a state where variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second pending storage number is increased by one on the condition that the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, when the probability change big hit occurs, the game state is shifted to the high probability state, and the game ball is more likely to be start winning (in other words, in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9) It shifts to a high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that a variable display execution condition is easily established. In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, the state is shifted to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in It becomes easier to win a start.

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display unit 10 shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 will be a hit symbol is increased. It is possible to move to the high base state. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state where it is easy to start a winning (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is hit increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  In addition, by shifting to a time reduction state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol and the representation symbol is shortened, the variation time of the special symbol and the representation symbol is shortened, so the variation of the special symbol and the representation symbol starts It is possible to reduce the frequency of occurrence (in other words, the quickening of the reserve memory) and the occurrence of an invalid start winning. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased.

  Furthermore, by making transitions to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it is easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state). In addition, it is easier to win a start by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). You may make it move to a base state.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. As shown in FIG. In FIG. 5, the payout control board 37 and the effect control board 80 are also shown. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  In addition, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage unit backed up by a backup power source, a part or all of which is created in the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means 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 is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or the CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 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 a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 503 includes a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit value selection setting function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (ID number assigned with a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560) The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. In addition, the main circuit board is also a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, and an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 for forming the special winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. It is mounted on 31.

  In addition, the microcomputer 560 for game control, the first special symbol indicator 8a which variably displays the special symbol, the second special symbol indicator 8b, the normal symbol indicator 10 which variably displays the ordinary symbol, the first special symbol hold memory The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b and the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit 64 that outputs information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols is performed.

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side and the big prize opening LED 20A provided at the big prize opening via the lamp driver board 35. Control the sound output from the speaker 27 via the sound output board 70.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, only the effect control substrate 80 may be provided for effect control without providing the lamp driver substrate 35 and the sound output substrate 70.

  The effect control board 80 is mounted with an effect control microcomputer 100 including a effect control CPU 101 and a RAM for storing information on effects such as an effect pattern process flag and the like. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the production control microcomputer 100 is not backed up. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( According to the effect control (INT signal), the effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 executes a predetermined process based on clocking information from a real time clock (RTC) 108 that clocks a date and time.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 for controlling display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the effect control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM there. VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs to the VDP 109 a command for reading out necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, data of a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect patterns), and background image data. ROM. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to the instruction from the effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 in the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulation means.

  As a signal direction regulation means which allows the signal input from the main substrate 31 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control substrate 80 (does not allow the signal to pass in the direction from the effect control substrate 80 to the relay substrate 77) in the relay substrate 77 A unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, diodes or transistors are used as unidirectional circuits. FIG. 6 illustrates a diode. Also, unidirectional circuits are provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106A. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the chance button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106B. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 107. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the sound output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver substrate 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies current to light emitters such as the frame LED 28 and the special winning opening LED 20A based on a signal for driving the LED.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The speech synthesis IC 703 generates speech and sound effects according to the sound number data and outputs the speech and the sound effects to the amplification circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the special music is output from the speaker 27. The special music is music that is continuously output during a predetermined period (a period from the second round of the big hit where the game ball can be expected to win the large winning opening to the end of the time saving state). Note that the audio data for the special music is stored as data different from the process data of the fluctuation presentation and the big hit presentation, and the special music continues to be output without interfering with the fluctuation. In the present embodiment, the special music includes six types of music A to F, and any one of them is selected and output. At that time, one piece of music is selected from the options determined based on the number of continuations K. The number of continuations K is the number of times that a big hit has occurred without shifting to the normal state, and is the so-called number of consecutive resorts.

  In this example, as the value of the number of times of continuation K is larger, the number of options for special music increases so that music selection from more options becomes possible. For example, if the value of the continuation count K is 1 or more and less than 6 (from the first big hit to before the sixth big hit occurs), three types of music A to C can be selected, and the continuation count K is 6 or more and 11 If it is less than (from the sixth big hit to before the eleventh big hit), four types of music A to D can be selected, and the value of the continuation number K is 11 or more and less than 16 (from the 11th big hit to the 16th big hit) 5 types of music A to E can be selected if it is before the big hit), and 6 types of music A to F can be selected if the value of the continuation count K is 16 or more (after the 16th big hit). is there. That is, a special music that can be selected is added when a big hit occurs with the number of continuation times K being “6”, “11”, or “16”.

  Further, the method of selecting the special music to be output (also referred to as the music selection method) includes player selection in which the music is designated by the player and random selection in which random selection is made by the gaming machine. The player is made to designate whether the method is to be set. When the output of the special music by the player selection is finished, the special music by the player selection is output again, while when the output of the special music by the random selection is finished, any of the special musics is output again. Are configured to be selected and output in a random lottery by the gaming machine. In the present embodiment, the player is allowed to set the selection method in the first round in the big hit gaming state, and the special music selected by the set selection method is output from the second round. Further, in the present embodiment, in the random selection when new options are added, the selectivity of the newly added option is higher than the selectivity of the options other than the newly added option. Is set. Further, in the next random music selection, it is configured not to be set such that the selection rate of the newly added option is higher than the selection rate of the items other than the newly added option. Further, in the present embodiment, when the reach occurs, the volume of the special music is turned off to allow the player to listen to the music in the reach effect.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 in response to the start of power supply to the game machine and the reset signal to the game control microcomputer 560 becoming high level. It is. When the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes security check processing, which is processing for confirming whether the content of the program is valid or not. , The main processing after step S1 is started. In the main processing, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initialization.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode of the maskable interrupt is set (step S2), and the stack pointer designation address is set in the stack pointer (step S3). In step S2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the game control microcomputer 560 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is Set to the mode indicating the interrupt address. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

  Next, setting (initialization) of the built-in device register is performed (step S5). By the processing in step S5, the CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits) are set (initialized).

  The game control microcomputer 560 used in this embodiment also incorporates an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC) 504.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the RAM 55 in an accessible state (step S6), and proceeds to a clear signal check process.

  Note that a software delay process for delaying the start timing of the game device control process (game control process) for controlling the progress of the game by software may be executed. Such software delay processing can delay the start timing of the game control processing as compared with the case where the software delay processing is not performed. When delay processing is performed, a situation occurs in which the microcomputer of the other control board can not receive the command transmitted by the game control board (main board 31) to the other control board (for example, the payout control board 37) Can be prevented.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether the clear switch is turned on (step S7). Note that the CPU 56 may confirm the state of the clear signal only once through the input port, but may confirm the state of the clear signal a plurality of times. For example, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is an off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 seconds), the state of the clear signal is reconfirmed. If it is confirmed that the clear signal is in the on state at that time, it is determined that the clear signal is in the on state. Further, at this time, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is the off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time, the state of the clear signal may be confirmed again. Here, the number of reconfirmations is not limited to once or twice, but may be three or more times. It is also possible to check twice and check again when the check results do not match.

  If the clear switch is not turned on in step S7, whether or not data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped It confirms (step S8). In this embodiment, processing for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed when the power supply is stopped. If it is confirmed that the power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 determines that the power supply stop processing has been performed, that is, the control state at the time of the power supply stop is stored. . When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process is not performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization process.

  Whether or not the power supply stop processing has been performed is a value corresponding to the execution of the power supply stop processing (for example, 2). It is confirmed by whether it is). Note that such a confirmation method is an example, for example, a flag indicating that the power supply stop processing has been performed is set in the backup flag area in the power supply stop processing, and the flag is set in step S8. If it is confirmed that the power supply is stopped, it may be determined that the power supply stop processing has been performed.

  If it is determined that the control state at the time of stopping the power supply is stored, the CPU 56 performs data check (parity check in this example) of the backup RAM area (step S9). In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. In addition, the number of times of checksum calculation corresponding to the number of data to be checked is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value is decremented by 1. The above process is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the CPU 56 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area, and uses the data after the inversion as a checksum.

  In the power supply stop processing, the checksum is calculated by the same processing as the above processing, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area may be different from the data at the time of the power supply interruption. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, the initialization process (the process of steps S10 to S14) executed when the power is turned on, not when the power supply is stopped is stopped. Run.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs gaming state recovery processing for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state at the time of the power supply stop. Specifically, the top address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (the area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. By the processes of steps S41 and S42, the saved content remains as it is for the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The parts that should not be initialized are, for example, data (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, etc.) indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped, the area where the output state of the output port is stored (output port buffer), not yet This is a portion where data indicating the number of payout prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the top address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The predetermined data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Also, the initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a winning ball flag, a ball-out flag, and the like are selectively processed according to the control state. An initial value is set in a flag for performing the above.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the start address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S13), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub board according to the contents to the sub board. A process is performed (step S14). As an initialization command, a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 9, an initialization command to the payout control board 37, or the like can be used.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 503 (step S15).

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt setting process for setting a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) ( Step S16). That is, a value corresponding to 4 ms, for example, is set as an initial value in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically performed every 4 ms.

  When the timer interrupt setting is completed, the CPU 56 first disables the interrupt (step S17), executes the initial value random number update process (step S18a) and the display random number update process (step S18b), The interrupt permission state is set again (step S19). That is, when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, the CPU 56 is in the interrupt prohibition state, and when the execution of the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process is completed To.

  The initial value random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determination to determine the type of the big hit (for example, the big hit symbol determination random number for determining the special symbol that generates the big hit, and whether to shift the gaming state to a definite variation state Initial value of the count value such as a counter (determination random number generation counter) for generating a probability variation determining random number for generating, a normal random number for determining whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol It is a random number to determine the value. A game control process described later (a process in which a game control microcomputer controls itself a game device such as an effect display device 9, a variable winning ball device 15, a ball payout device 97 provided in the gaming machine, or In the process of transmitting a command signal to control another microcomputer (also referred to as gaming device control process), when the count value of the determination random number generation counter makes one revolution, an initial value is set to the counter.

  The display random number is a random number for determining the display of the special symbol display 8. In this embodiment, as a display random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol, or a random number for determining a reach for determining whether or not to reach when a big hit is not generated, is used. Used. The display random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number.

  In addition, when the display random number update process is executed, the interrupt disabled state is executed by the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process also in the timer interrupt process described later (that is, the timer This is because the same process is executed in steps S26 and S27 of the interrupt process), so as to avoid conflict with the process in the timer interrupt process. That is, if the timer interruption occurs during the processing of steps S18a and S18b and the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number is updated during the timer interruption processing, the count is counted. The continuity of the values may be lost. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt is prohibited during the processing of steps S18a and S18b.

  Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. When a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main process, specifically, in a period during which interruption is permitted during execution of the loop process of steps S17 to S19, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 A timer interrupt process that is activated in response to the occurrence of a timer interrupt is executed. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 56 first executes a power-off process (power-off detection process) for detecting whether or not the power-off signal is output (is turned on or not) (step S20). Then, the CPU 56 inputs detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 through the switch circuit 58, and detects the input of each switch. (Switch process: Step S21). Specifically, if the state of the input port for inputting the detection signal of each switch is ON, the value of the switch timer provided corresponding to each switch is incremented by one.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes display control processing for performing display control of the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 (step S22). For the special symbol display 8 and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S36 and S37.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a winning notification process for detecting the occurrence of an abnormal winning at the big winning opening and performing an abnormal winning notification (step S24).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol determination random number used for game control (determination random number update process: step S25). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number (initial value random number update process: step S26). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (display random number update process: step S27).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S28). In the special symbol process processing, the corresponding processing is selected and executed in accordance with the special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. And, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each processing according to the gaming state. Also, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S29). In the normal symbol process processing, the corresponding processing is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting, to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, an effect control command regarding an effect pattern synchronized with the fluctuation of the special symbol (effect symbol command control process: step S30). It should be noted that the fact that the variation of the effect symbol is synchronized with the variation of the special symbol means that the variation time (variable display period) is the same.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as a start port signal supplied to the hall management computer, a symbol determination number 1 signal, a symbol determination number 2 signal, a jackpot 1 to 3 signal, a time reduction signal, and the like. (Step S31).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 (step S32). Specifically, the payout control micro-circuit mounted on the payout control board 37 according to the winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball dispenser 97 in accordance with the payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In addition, a test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (step S33). In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 outputs the contents related to the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port 0 to the output port. (Step S34: output processing). And CPU56 performs the memory | storage process which checks the increase / decrease in a pending | holding memory | storage number (step S35).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S36). Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S37).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a status indicator display process of setting status display control data for displaying each status indicator in an output buffer for setting the status display control data (step S38). In this case, when the gaming state is the short time state, the state display control data for displaying the state indicator lamp indicating the short time state is set in the output buffer. When the gaming state is also controlled to a high probability state (for example, a probability variation state), state display control data for displaying a state indicator lamp indicating the high probability state is set in the output buffer. You may do so.

Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S39), and the process is terminated.
By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S39 (excluding steps S31 and 33) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display 9, the variable display of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. A combination of predetermined rendering symbols that do not reach will be stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally shift”) in a case where the variable display result is a loss symbol.

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display 9, the variable display of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach out”) when the variable display result is “out of”.

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9 (provided that the probability sudden hit is sudden) There is also a case where a sudden change big hit symbol (for example, "135") may be stopped without reaching reach.

  When “5”, which is a small hit, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display variable display mode is “suddenly probable big hit” on the effect display device 9. In the same manner as in the case where the effect symbol is variably displayed, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability variation big hit symbol, for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “5”, which is the small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. .

  Here, the small hit is per small opening of the big winning opening compared to the large hit and the opening time per time is extremely short (in this embodiment, two times of opening for 0.1 seconds). When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the normal state or from the normal state to the certain variation state. In addition, the sudden change big hit is that the number of opening of the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state is small compared to other big hits and the opening time per time is extremely short (in this embodiment, the opening time is 0.1 seconds) Times) It is a big hit, and it is a big hit that shifts the game state after the big hit game to a definite change state (that is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it suddenly changed to a definite change state) That is). That is, in this embodiment, the opening pattern of the big winning opening is the same between the sudden change big hit and the small hit suddenly. By controlling in such a way, if the winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is suddenly a big hit or a small hit, so a high probability state for the player (Probable change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the opening time per one time is shortened and the number of opening times of the big winning opening is usually smaller than the big hit or positive change big hit, when sudden change big hit or small hit occurs. However, either one may be sufficient. For example, in the case of a sudden big hit or a small hit, control may be performed such that the 15-second opening of the big winning opening is performed only twice. Also, for example, in the case of sudden positive or negative big hit, it may be controlled to open the big winning opening 0.1 seconds only 15 times. As such, when it suddenly becomes a big hit or small hit, the number of opening the big winning opening is reduced as compared with the big hit or the positive big hit, or the opening time of the big winning opening per time is shortened. It is sufficient that the number of winnings of the game ball to the large winning opening is reduced by at least compared to at least a normal big hit or a probability variation big hit.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing a variation pattern of a rendering symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, non-reach PA 1-1-1-1 as non-reach PA-1 as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “off” and the variable display mode of the rendering symbol is “non-reach”. The fluctuation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are variations patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of non-reach PA 1-4 which is used in the case of non-reach and accompanied by the effect of pseudo ream. In the case of using the normal PB2-1 among the fluctuation patterns which are used when reaching and which are accompanied by the effect of the pseudo ream, re-variation is performed once. Moreover, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-2 used when not reaching is a fluctuation pattern for shortening fluctuation, and the fluctuation time of the production design is shortened to a short time (in this example, 1.5 seconds) . Moreover, when using normal PB2-2 among the fluctuation patterns which are used when reaching and are accompanied by effects of pseudo ream, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, in the case of using the super PA 3-1 to the super PA 3-2 among the fluctuation patterns that are used when reaching and that are accompanied by effects of pseudo ream, re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation means that the variable display of the effect symbol is executed again after temporarily stopping the effect symbol that is once deviated from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of special symbols is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. -3 to Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to SuperPA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 Is prepared. In FIG. 9, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used when the sudden change is not suddenly big hit or small hit and the pseudo-continuous effects are used, re-change is performed once. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-ream, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-variation is performed once.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, the variation time is 32 in the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream). In the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). For example, even in the case of the same type of Super Reach Depending on the total number of pending storage, the variation time may be varied. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. In addition, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, in the case of performing variable display of the first special symbol, the fluctuation time may be varied according to the first number of pending storage, When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory view of each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of jackpot (normal jackpot described later, probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)
In this embodiment, the variation pattern first determines the variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and determines the variation using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) It is determined to be one of the variation patterns included in the pattern type. As such, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined by the two-step lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a grouping of a plurality of variation patterns according to the features of the variation modes. For example, a plurality of change patterns are grouped by reach type, and a change pattern type including a change pattern with normal reach, a change pattern type including a change pattern with super reach A, and a change pattern with super reach B It may be divided into the variation pattern type. Also, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations in the pseudo sequence, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern not accompanied by a pseudo sequence, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, and It may be divided into a variation pattern type including two variation patterns and a variation pattern type including three variation patterns. Further, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be grouped by the presence or absence of specific effects such as pseudo-runs and slip effects.

  In step S25 in the game control process shown in FIG. 8, the game control microcomputer 560 is a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number of (1) and the random number per normal symbol determination of (4). Perform count up (1 addition). That is, those are determination random numbers, and the other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number. Note that a software random number instead of a hardware random number may be used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 11A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal jackpot determination table used in a normal state and a short time state (that is, a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 11A is set in the normal time jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 11A is a jackpot determination value.

  FIGS. 11B and 11C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a group of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each numerical value described in FIG. 11B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. In addition, the numerical values described in FIGS. 11B and 11C are small hit determination values.

  The small hit may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 11 (C) may not be provided. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state, the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Even if the small hit occurs even when the gaming state is shifted to the positive changing state, and if it is configured to perform an effect asking whether or not to be the positive change, although the current playing state is the positive changing state On the contrary, it makes the player feel annoying. Therefore, if small hits are not generated during the variable display of the second special symbol, small hits are less likely to be generated when the gaming state is a definite change state, and a turning effect for a definite change is not performed more than necessary. This can prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), but the big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. If any of the big hit judgment values are matched, it is decided to make it a big hit (normal big hit, positive variation big hit, sudden positive variation big hit which will be described later) for the special symbol. Further, when the jackpot determination random number value matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 11B and 11C, it is determined that the special symbol is to be a small hit. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 11A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 11B and 11C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It is also to decide whether or not to make it a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It is also to decide whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11B and 11C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, a case where a small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is start winning and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is start winning and the second special symbol of The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

  11D and 11E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 11 (D) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131 a of the case. Further, FIG. 11E shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, based on the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type, the jackpot type is set to “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11 (D) and 11 (E), five judgment values are assigned to the "sudden probability change big hit" in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes Whereas in the big hit category determination table 131b, one decision value is assigned to "sudden oddity big hit" (a ratio of 1/40). Will be suddenly determined to be a promising big hit). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed by starting the first start winning port 13 and the second special symbol of the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie. , And may be determined as "suddenly probability variation big hit" only when performing the variable display of the first special symbol).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11D and 11E, the types of jackpots include “normal jackpot”, “probability variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”. In this embodiment, the case where the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types of 15 rounds and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is shown in this embodiment. It is not limited to For example, a 10R probability variation big hit to control 10 rounds of big hit games, a 7R probability variation big hit to control 7 rounds of big hit games, a 5R probability variation big hit to control 5 rounds of big hit games may be provided. In this embodiment, there are three types of jackpot types, “normal jackpot”, “probability big hit”, and “sudden probability big hit”. A big hit type may be provided. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than three types, for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state and is shifted to the short-time state only after the big hit gaming state ends. Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, the time reduction state ends when the variable display is completed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times). Note that even before the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is also finished when the next big hit occurs.

  The “probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, the game is changed to the probable change state and the short time state is also entered. Will be migrated). Then, the definite change state and the short time state continue until the next big hit occurs.

  In addition, "suddenly positive variation big hit" is allowed up to the number of times the opening number of the big winning opening is smaller than "normal big hit" or "positive variation big hit" (in this embodiment, 2 times opening for 0.1 seconds) Is a big hit. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. Also, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds in "normal big hit" and "probably big hit", while the opening time of big winning opening per round is "in sudden definite changing big hit" It is extremely short, 0.1 seconds, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big winning opening during a big hit game. And in this embodiment, after the termination of the sudden oddity big hit gaming state, it is shifted to the definite change state (in this embodiment, it is shifted to the positive change state and is also shifted to the short time state). Then, the definite change state and the short time state continue until the next big hit occurs.

  It should be noted that the mode of sudden probability change big hit is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening may be 15 times (15 rounds), which is the same as the normal big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and only the opening time of the big prize opening may be made extremely short as 0.1 seconds.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of “small hit”, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, and the big hit gaming state by “suddenly probable big hit” Similar control is performed. In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the opening of the big winning opening twice, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained. By doing so, it is made impossible to recognize whether it is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, when it is configured so that all the big hit types are probable big hits, it is not necessary to provide the small hits. In addition, when it is configured to provide a small hit if all the big hit type is a definite variation big hit, it is transitioned to a definite variation state (high probability state) and a sudden definite variation big hit without a short time state (high base state) (It is preferable that the opening pattern of the big prize opening is the same in the case of the sudden probability big hit and the small win).

  The big hit type judgment tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1, and the judgment values corresponding to "normal big hit", "probably big hit" and "suddenly big hit" (big hit type decision value ) Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of the special symbol. ) (Each corresponding to fluctuation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variation patterns that can be used, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of fluctuation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H).

  The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation specification command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation specification command and the second symbol variation specification command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specification command (or a symbol variation specification command). Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or to start variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern command.

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol and derives and displays the display result.

  The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  Commands A001 and A002 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). In this embodiment, depending on the type of big hit, a big hit start designation command or a small hit / sudden definite positive big hit start designation command is used. Specifically, the big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used for “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, and the small hit for “suddenly promiscuous big hit” or “small hit”. / Sudden probability change big hit start designation command (A002 (H)) is used. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round, and the command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted, a different designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted for each round.

  The command A 301 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end designation command: ending 1 designated command) for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, the end of the big hit game. The big hit end designation command (A301 (H)) is used when ending a big hit game by “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of sudden probable big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of small hit. Also good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the probability change state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the time-short state.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first pending storage number addition designation command) for designating that the first pending storage number has increased by one. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second pending storage number addition designation command) for specifying that the second pending storage number has increased by one. The command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first pending storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the first pending storage number has decreased by one. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has decreased by one.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command described above from the game control micro computer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. To do.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 designates the variation pattern of the effect symbol whenever there is a start prize and variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to "0". Note that such a command form is an example, and another command form may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  In addition, as a method of sending out the effect control command, the effect control command data is outputted to the effect control substrate 80 from the main substrate 31 via the relay substrate 77 one byte at a time by eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7, In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wave-shaped) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing capture of the effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process.

  In the example shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol. An effect display that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when controlling the effect parts such as the device 9.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 detects that the first start port switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning port 13 or that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14. If the second start opening switch 14a is turned on, that is, if a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or a start winning to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred, the start opening switch passing process is performed. Execute (steps S311 and S312). Then, one of the processes in steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning opening switch 13a or the second start opening switch 14a is not turned on, one of the processes in steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.
Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of stored numerical data (total number of held memories) stored in the number of held memories buffer. The stored number of numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. Also, if the count value of the combined holding memory number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is considered as a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting processing (step S301): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) Decide to do. Also, start the fluctuation time timer that measures the fluctuation time of the special symbol. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  Display result designation command transmission process (step S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses (when the fluctuation time timer set in step S301 times out, ie, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the microcomputer 100 for effect control is determined Control to transmit the specified command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the fourth symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Special symbol stop processing (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the jackpot flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for special symbol display control data setting, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed in the display control process of step S22 according to the setting contents of the output buffer.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the special winning opening open processing, control is performed to open the special winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of gaming balls that have entered the special winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). The big winning opening opening pre-processing is executed for each round, but when starting the first round, the big winning opening opening pre-processing is also processing for starting a big hit game.

  Large winning opening open processing (step S306): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process for confirming the completion of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. When the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When all rounds have been completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (7 in this example) corresponding to step S307.

  Big hit end processing (step S307): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. In addition, processing is performed to set a flag indicating the gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time saving flag). Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Small hit release pre-processing (step S308): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the small hit opening pre-processing, control is performed to open the big winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of gaming balls that have entered the special winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. Further, the execution time of the special winning opening open process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to step S309. Note that the pre-opening process for small hits is executed every time the big winning opening during the small hit game is opened. It is also a process to start.

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Perform processing such as confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and the number of opening of the big prize opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. Update. When all the rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 (decimal) in this example) corresponding to step S310.

  Small hit end processing (step S310): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (step S211). If the first start port switch 13a is not on, the process proceeds to step S217. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (step S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S217.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S214). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 16) (step S215). . In the process of step S215, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. The random number for fluctuation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for fluctuation pattern judgment (random 3) are not extracted in the start opening switch passage process (at the time of start winning) and stored in advance in the storage area, You may make it extract at the time of the change start of 1 special symbol. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts a value from a variation pattern type determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) in a variation pattern setting process to be described later, The value may be directly extracted from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the determination random number (random 3).

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold storage. As shown in FIG. 16, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the first number of pending storages is secured in the first pending storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S216).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether the second start port switch 14a is in the on state (step S217). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the on state, the process ends. If the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 determines whether the second number of pending storages has reached the upper limit (specifically, the second pending storage for counting the second number of pending storages) It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (step S218). If the second pending storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process ends.

  If the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second pending storage number counter by 1 (step S219) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number Is increased by 1 (step S220). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 16) (step S221). . In the process of step S221, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-port switch passing process (at the time of start winning), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. May be. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S222).

  17 and 18 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is performed. finish. For example, when transmitting the customer waiting demo specification command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration specification command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demo specification command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration request command is repeatedly set based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completed flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. Also, in this case, the customer waiting demo specification command transmitted flag may be reset when the next time the variable display of the special symbol is started.

  If the total number of pending storages is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether the second pending storage number is 0 or not (step S52). Specifically, it is checked whether the value of the second pending storage number counter is 0 or not. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 has a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to data indicating “second” (step S53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by performing the processes of steps S52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, control is performed so that the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number 1 of pending storages indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each disturbance stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory number buffer. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory number buffer. And stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 subtracts one from the count value of the reserved storage number counter of the one indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and saves each storage area in the first reserved memory number buffer. Shift the content of When the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second hold storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second hold storage number buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 saves the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55. Are stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55. Each random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending storage number = n-1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order.

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S58). Note that the CPU 56 stores the value of the combined pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Moreover, CPU56 performs control which transmits a background designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control according to the present game state (step S60). In this case, when the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability variation state background designation command. In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time saving state background designation command when the probability change flag is not set and the time saving flag indicating that the time saving state is set. Further, the CPU 56 performs control of transmitting a normal state background designation command if neither the probability change flag nor the time saving flag is set.

  In this embodiment, the background designation command is transmitted every time for each variation. For example, it is determined at the start of the variation whether or not the gaming state has changed since the previous variation. Only when the state changes, the background designation command corresponding to the changed gaming state may be transmitted. With such a configuration, the number of times of transmission of the background designation command can be reduced, and the processing load on the game control microcomputer 560 can be reduced.

  Specifically, when transmitting the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of a command transmission table (predetermined for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command. Set to pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect symbol command control process (step S30). In this embodiment, when the variation of the special symbol is started, the effect control microcomputer in the order of the background designation command, the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the reserved memory number subtraction designation command for each timer interrupt. 100 will be transmitted. Specifically, when starting the variation of the special symbol, first, the background designation command is sent, the variation pattern command is sent after 4 ms, the display result designation command is sent after 4 ms, and after 4 ms, A pending storage count subtraction designation command is transmitted. In addition, when starting the variation of the special symbol, the symbol variation specification command (1st symbol variation specification command, 2nd symbol variation specification command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation specification command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command Are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set to the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of steps S300 to S310 can be made common between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random R (random hit determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes the big hit determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in the steps S215 and S221 of the starting opening switch passing process and stored in advance in the first suspension storage buffer and the second suspension storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The big hit determination module compares the predetermined big hit determination value or small hit determination value (see FIG. 11) with the big hit determination random number, and executes processing for determining a big hit or a small hit if they match. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes the process of the big hit determination and the small hit determination.

  In the process of jackpot determination, when the gaming state is a definite change state (high probability state), the probability of becoming a big hit is configured to be higher than in the non-probability change state (normal game state and time saving state) ing. Specifically, the probability variation time big hit determination table (the table in the ROM 54 in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 11A is set) in which the number of big hit determination values is set in advance is large A normal-time jackpot judgment table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 11A in the ROM 54 is set) is provided, which is set smaller than the jackpot judgment table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a definite change state, and when the gaming state is a definite change state, processing of the determination of the big hit using the big change determination table at the positive change time, the gaming state is normal When in the gaming state or the short-time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 11A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a jackpot. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a big hit means to decide whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but to decide whether to make a stop symbol in a special symbol display as a big hit symbol or not But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be a big hit or sudden big hit, is set in the process to end the big hit game, and when it is determined to be a big hit, the variable display of the special symbol is ended and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It is reset at the timing.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 11B and 11C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 11B and 11C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "first", the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 11B) ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. Further, when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. . Then, when it is determined to make the small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating that the small hit is made (step S63), and the process proceeds to step S75.

  If the value of the random R does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is a loss, the process directly proceeds to step S75.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the big hit type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the big hit type to any one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 11D. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  Next, using the selected big hit type determination table, the CPU 56 uses the type (“normal big hit”, “probable variation”) corresponding to the value matching the value of the random number (random 1) for big hit type determination stored in the random number buffer area. A "big hit" and "a sudden definite big hit" are determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot type determination random number extracted in steps S215 and S221 of the starting opening switch passing process and stored in advance in the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer, and determines the big hit type. . Also, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 11D and 11E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high. In other words, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the game value is high (when the opening time of the big winning opening per one time is compared with the case where the variable display of the first special symbol is executed) There is a high probability of 29 seconds, and the probability of selecting a big hit or a probability big hit is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined type of the big hit in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is "normal big hit", "01" is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is "probable variation big hit", "02" is set as data indicating the big hit type, If the big hit type is "Suddenly Certainly Big Variation Big Hit", "08" is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of the big hit symbols is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. In other words, when “normal jackpot” is decided, “2” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “probable big hit” is decided, “7” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol. If you decide to "Suddenly a definite odd hit", decide "1" as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol "5" is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

  In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is first determined and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is shown, but the method for determining the jackpot type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is as follows. It is not limited to what is shown in the embodiment. For example, a table in which the stop symbol of the special symbol and the big hit type are associated in advance is prepared, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is first determined based on the big hit type determination random number, the corresponding big hit based on the determination result You may comprise so that a classification may also be determined.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S76).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S80). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot fluctuation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine the fluctuation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types according to the jackpot type. Is selected (step S81). Then, control goes to a step S89.

  If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S82). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the small hit variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine one of a plurality of variation pattern types (step S83). ). Then, control goes to a step S89.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S84). Note that the time saving flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time saving state (including when the probability changing state is entered), and is reset when the time saving state is ended. Specifically, it is usually decided to be a big hit, a definite big hit, or a sudden big hit, and it is set in the processing to end the big hit game, and when it is determined that the time count has been digested or a big hit, it is a special symbol. It is reset at the timing of ending the fluctuation display and displaying the stop symbol. If the time saving flag is set (Y in step S84), the CPU 56 is a table used to determine the change pattern type to any one of a plurality of types, and the variation pattern type for outliers for probability change / time reduction is determined A table is selected (step S85). Then, control goes to a step S89.

  If the time flag is not set (N in step S84), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (step S86). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S86), the CPU 56 uses the normal fluctuation pattern classification determination table as a table used to determine the fluctuation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types. Is selected (step S87). Then, control goes to a step S89.

  When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S86), the CPU 56 is a table used to determine the variation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types, and is used for removal at the time of variation time reduction A variation pattern type determination table is selected (step S88). Then, control goes to a step S89.

  In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more by executing the processing of steps S84 to S88, the deviation variation pattern type determination table for variation time reduction is selected. In addition, when the gaming state is the time saving state (including the case where it is the definite variation state), the variation pattern type determination table for probability change / time reduction is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the change pattern type in the process of step S89 described later, and when the change pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the change is performed in step S91. Short reach variation non-reach PA1-2 is determined as a pattern. Therefore, in this embodiment, the fluctuation display of the shortening fluctuation may be performed when the gaming state is the short time state (including the case of the probability changing state) or when the total number of pending storages is three or more. .

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the short time state and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved storages are shown as different tables. A common table may be used as the fluctuation pattern type determination table for fluctuation.

  Even if the gaming state is a short-time state, if the total number of pending storage is almost 0 (for example, 0, 0, or 1), a variation display of the shortening variation is performed. It may not be possible. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S84, it checks whether the total number of pending storages is approximately 0 or not, and if the total number of pending storages is approximately 0, the variation pattern type for loss A determination table may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random pattern type determination random number) from the random number buffer area (the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer), and selects it in the processing of steps S81, S83, S85, S87 or S88. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S89). In the case where the random number 2 (variation pattern type determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type for generating the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2). The value may be directly extracted from the random number counter, and the variation pattern type may be determined based on the extracted random value.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S 89, a hit variation pattern determination table, and an out-of-range variation pattern determination table. One of them is selected (step S90). Also, by reading random 3 (random pattern determination random number) from the random number buffer area (the first reserve storage buffer or the second reserve storage buffer), the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S90. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S91). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command of the special symbol pointer to the microcomputer for effect control 100 (step S92). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the effect control command (the change pattern command) corresponding to the determined change pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S93).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S94). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S95).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S84 to S88, S89 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number, depending on the total reserved memory number (which may be the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number), Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not to reach so that the reach probability decreases as the number of reserved memories increases.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the effect control command (see FIG. 12) of the display result 1 specification to the display result 5 specification according to the determined type, small hit, or removal of the determined big hit. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, if the type of the big hit is “normal big hit”, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is “ordinary big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. . Further, when the big hit type is “probability big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is “probable big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. . When neither “normal big hit” nor “probability big hit” (that is, “sudden probability big hit”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in step S116), that is, when the small hit flag is off, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S118).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S119).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, among the processes corresponding to the control state, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected to execute display control of the effect display device 9.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the special music flag is set (step S706). The special music flag is a flag indicating that the special music is output. When the special music flag is reset, the process proceeds to step S709. When the special music flag is set, the CPU 101 for effect control performs a selection method switching process for switching the selection method of the special music according to the player's intention (step S707). Details of the selection method switching process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 executes a music switching process (step S708). The music switching process is a process for switching from the current special music to the next special music. The details of the music switching process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process (step S709). In the 4th symbol process, the process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 are selected. Execute the display control of the fourth symbol.

  Next, random number update processing is performed to update the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number (step S710). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where the two match each other is the case where the reception command is not stored. If the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). Note that when read out, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that two bytes (one command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a change pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received change pattern command in the change pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 10 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S619), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmed command reception flag (step S620).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S622). Then, 1 is added to the continuation count K (step S1900). As a result, the number of occurrences of the big hit from the occurrence of the big hit in the normal state to the end of the short time state is measured as the number of continuations K.

  In this embodiment, the big hit start 1 designation command reception flag, the big hit start 2 designation command reception flag, and the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag (not shown) set in step S622 are as follows. Also called fanfare flag.

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the normal state (for example, a blue display color). Background screen) (step S652). Also, if set, the effect control CPU 101 resets a probability change state flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state, and a time saving state flag indicating that the gaming state is a time saving state (step S653). Then, the special music flag is reset (step S2100), and the continuation count K is set to 0 (step S2101). As a result, when the change is started in the normal state, the reproduction of the special music is ended, and the number K of times of continuation is reset. That is, when the time saving state or the definite variation state ends and the state shifts to the normal state, it is determined that the continuous movement ends.

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag according to the received effect control command or executes a process (step S664). Then, the process proceeds to step S611.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. In addition, even if it is configured to execute the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the second special symbol by another effect control process process. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which of the special symbols is displayed depending on which of the effect control process processing is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a fluctuation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the fluctuation pattern command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation start process (step S801).

  Production symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the production symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. Then, when the fluctuation time is over, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803).

  Effect pattern fluctuation stop processing (step S803): The change of the effect pattern is stopped and control is performed to derive and display the display result (stop pattern). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display process (step S804): When the big hit is reached, after the variation time is over, the effect display device 9 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit. Further, in the case of a small hit, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of a small hit on the effect display device 9 after the fluctuation time ends. For example, when a fanfare designation command designating the start of a big hit is received, a fanfare effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805).

  In-round process (step S 805): Display control in the round is performed. For example, when a large winning opening opening display command indicating that the large winning opening is being opened is received, display control or the like of the number of rounds is performed.

  Post-round processing (step S806): Perform display control between rounds. For example, upon receiving a display command after the opening of the special winning opening indicating that the special winning opening is opened (closed), interval display is performed.

  Big hit end effect processing (step S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. For example, when an ending designation command for designating the end of the big hit is received, an ending effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 24 is a flow chart showing a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, it is determined whether or not the special music flag is set (step S813), and if it is reset, the process proceeds to step S816.

  If the special music flag is set in step S813, the elapsed time timer is reset (step S814), and the volume of the special music is turned on (step S815). The elapsed time timer is a timer that measures the elapsed time from the timing at which the last change is completed, and is reset at the start of the change by resetting in step S814. In the present embodiment, control is performed to turn off the volume of the special music when a predetermined time has elapsed since the last change was completed during the output of the special music. Therefore, by performing step S815, even when the volume of the special music is turned off, it is turned on at the start of fluctuation. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  If the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is reset in step S811, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) has elapsed (step S817). Control to turn off the volume is performed (step S818). At this time, specifically, when the elapsed time timer started at the end of the fluctuation (step S2603 to be described later) reaches a predetermined value, it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed. As a result, the volume of the special music is turned off when a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) has elapsed since the end of the last change during the output of the special music. Note that the processes in steps S817 and S818 may not be performed in a state where no special music is output (that is, a state where the special music flag is reset).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a change pattern command from the change pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect pattern (stopped) according to the variation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). The symbol) is determined (step S8002). That is, the processing of step S8002 is executed by the effect control CPU 101, and the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect pattern according to the variable display pattern (the change pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means Display result determining means for determining the symbol) is realized. At this time, when a big hit is designated by the variation pattern command, the same symbol as the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol is determined. At this time, for example, an even number of symbols may be determined for a normal big hit, while an odd number of symbols may be determined for a probable big hit. In addition, when reach is specified by the fluctuation pattern command, the same symbol is determined for the left symbol and the right symbol, and a symbol different from the same symbol is determined for the middle symbol. In addition, when reach non departure is designated with fluctuation pattern command, the design which does not match even with all the designs is decided. When the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 does not reach the chance symbol symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream. The combination of the big hit symbol of the object and the symbol in which one symbol is shifted) is also determined. Note that the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs advance notice effects (for example, step-up notice effects, motif display notice effects, group notice effects, button notice effects, mini character notice effects) on the effect display device 9 while the second decorative symbol is variably displayed. Is executed, and a notice effect setting process of setting an effect mode of the notice effect is executed (step S8003).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect when the fluctuation pattern and the notice effect are to be executed (step S8004). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8005).

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes, for example, data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (display of the effect display device 9 in addition to the display mode of the effect symbol) (Including other aspects of the screen) Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the production time in the production mode is set in the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and displays the effect pattern in the mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer setting value and the character image or background displayed on the display screen Control to display. In addition, it controls the blinking of the light emitter in the mode set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and controls the sound output from the speaker 27.

  The process table shown in FIG. 26 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. The process table is prepared according to the contents of each variation pattern and notice effect. If it is determined in step S8003 to execute the notice effect, the data corresponding to the notice effect is set, the process table is selected, and it is not decided to execute the notice effect. , Select a process table for which no data corresponding to the notice effect has been set.

  Also, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. It should be noted that instead of setting symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, images for displaying symbols are generated in combination according to the determined stop symbols and the pseudo stop symbols in the pseudo reunion and the slip effect. May be.

  Thereafter, the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not the special music flag is set (step S8006), and when it is set, controls the effect devices other than the speaker 27 according to the contents of the process data 1 (step S8007). ). If not set, all the rendering devices are controlled according to the contents of the process data 1 (step S8008). As a result, when the special music is not output, the voice corresponding to the fluctuation effect is output, and when the special music is output, the voice corresponding to the fluctuation effect can not be output from the speaker 27 . Therefore, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the production effect due to the output of the sound corresponding to the special music and the variation production. Even when a special song is being output, the sound corresponding to the variation effect is not turned off, and the sound corresponding to the variation effect is output with a small volume that allows the player to recognize the special song. It may be one.

  After step S8007 or S8008, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S8009). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol process (step S802) (step S8010).

  FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing a process during production design fluctuation (step S802) in the production control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer and started (step S8104).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the special music flag is set (step S8105). If it is set, it is judged whether it is in reach (step S8106), and if it is not in reach, the display control execution data set next to it and the lamp control execution data (that is, the sound number) The control state of the rendering device is changed based on (other than the data) (step S8107). When the special music flag is not set in step S8105, or when reach is reached in step S8106, control for the rendering device based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data set next to that The state is changed (step S8108). Thereby, when a reach occurs in a state where a special musical piece is output, it is possible to output a sound corresponding to the reach.

  If the process timer has not timed out in step S8103, or after performing one of steps S8107 and S8108, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the special music flag is set (step S8109). . If not set, the process proceeds to step S8112. If it is set, it is determined whether or not reach is started (step S8110). If it is not started, the process moves to step S8112. When the reach is started, the volume of the special music is controlled to be turned off (step S8111). As a result, when the reach occurs, the volume of the special music can be turned off, and the sound corresponding to the reach effect can be output. At this time, the volume of the special music is off, but the reproduction is being continued. Further, at this time, without turning off the volume of the special music, the sound corresponding to the reach effect may be superimposed and output as small as the player can recognize.

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S8112), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S8113).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the special music flag is set (step S2600), and if it is set, turns on the volume of the special music (step S2601) ). Thereby, even when reach occurs and the volume is turned off, the volume of the special music can be restored. Since the next change is not immediately started when the number of pending storages is 0, steps S2600 and S2601 are not performed, and the volume of the special music is restored at the timing when the start winning combination occurs and the next change is started. It is good as well. In addition, even when there is pending storage, the return timing of the volume may be set as the timing at which the next change is started. If no reach has occurred, the volume of the special song is not turned off, and steps S2600 and S2601 may not be executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S861). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S867. In this embodiment, as will be described later, when a jackpot symbol is displayed as a stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S866. When the fanfare effect is executed, the stop symbol display flag is reset in step S868. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set at step S861 is a step at which the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped but is not yet executed, so the stop symbol of the effect symbol at step S862 The process proceeds to step S867 without repeatedly executing the process of displaying.

  If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the stored stop symbol (disconnected symbol, big hit symbol, or small hit symbol) (step S862). The production control CPU 101 may perform control to stop and display the production symbol in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command from the game control microcomputer 560.

  Next, in the case where neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in step S862 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed: N in step S863), the production control CPU 101 sets the special music flag ( In step S2602, the elapsed time timer is started (step S2603). As a result, the elapsed time from when the change is stopped is measured. Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S864). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets a command reception flag such as a display result designation command reception flag. Note that the effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process processing or the fourth symbol process processing (for example, when the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is confirmed, the fluctuation pattern command is immediately performed) The reception flag may be reset). Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S865).

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is displayed in step S862 (Y in step S863), the CPU 101 for effect control sets a stop symbol display flag (step S866), and the fanfare flag (big hit start 1 designated command reception flag) Then, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit start 2 designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag) is set (step S867). When the fanfare flag is set (Y in step S867), the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S868), and selects process data according to the fanfare effect (step S869). Then, the process timer is started (step S870).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the special music flag is set (step S872). If it is determined that it is not set (in the case of NO at step S872), the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be performed to step S871.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the special music flag is set (YES in step S872), the effect control CPU 101 controls to change the volume of the special music to a large predetermined value that is a larger predetermined value. (Step S873). Specifically, the production control CPU 101 outputs to the audio output board 70 a control signal for setting the volume of the special song output from the speaker 27 to a large predetermined value. When the audio output board 70 receives the control signal, the audio output board 70 changes the volume of the special song being output to a large predetermined value. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be executed to step S871.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S871). However, if it is a small hit, it is not a big hit, so the big hit display process (step S804) to the big hit end effect process (step S807) is not set to be executed during the big hit, but is set at step S869. It is preferable to execute an effect corresponding to the small hit game over a predetermined effect period according to the process data, and to return to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process of step S800.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the big hit display process, first, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the big winning opening open flag indicating that the big winning opening opening display command has been received is set (that is, the big winning opening at the start of round 1) It is confirmed whether or not a display command during opening has been received (step S1901). When the big prize opening opening flag is not set (N in step S1901), the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S1902), and if the special music flag is not set (step S1902). S2700), control of all the rendering devices (the effect display device 9, the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, etc.) is executed according to the contents of the process data n (step S1903). For example, the effect display device 9 displays a jackpot symbol and performs an effect of displaying characters or characters indicating that a jackpot has occurred. If the special music flag is set in step S2700, control of the effect devices (effect display device 9, frame LED 28, etc.) other than the speaker 27 is executed according to the contents of the process data n (step S2701). Thereby, it is possible to prevent the special music and the sound of the big hit effect from being output in an overlapping manner.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S1904), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S1905). That is, it switches to the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data) set next in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S1906).

  If the special winning opening open flag is set (Y in step S1901), that is, if it is the start timing of round 1, the effect control CPU 101 sets the non-selection flag (step S2702). The non-selected flag is a flag indicating that the selection of the special music is not executed in the big hit gaming state. Then, the special winning opening open flag is reset (step S1907). Then, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the effect during the round (step S1908). Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts a process timer (step S1909), and if the special music flag is not set (step S2703), all effect devices (effect display device 9, speaker 27) according to the contents of the process data 1. , Frame LED 28 etc.) (step S2704). If the special music flag is set in step S2703, control of the effect devices (effect display device 9, frame LED 28, etc.) other than the speaker 27 is executed according to the contents of the process data 1 (step S2705). Thereby, it is possible to prevent the special musical piece and the sound of the effect during the round from being overlapped and output. If the special music flag is set, the special music and the music corresponding to the effect during the round may be superimposed and output. At that time, the player may be made to recognize the special music by reducing and outputting the volume of the music corresponding to the effect during the round. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805) (step S1910).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an in-round process (step S805) in the effect control process. In the in-round processing, the production control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a flag after opening the big prize opening indicating that the designation command after opening the special prize opening has been received is set (step S2801).

  If the flag after the big prize opening is not set (N in step S2801), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S2802), and if the special music flag is not set (step S2801). S2803) The control of all the rendering devices (the effect display device 9, the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, etc.) is executed according to the contents of the process data n (step S2804). For example, in the case of executing an effect during rounds for normal use, an effect of displaying a big hit display symbol on the effect display device 9 and displaying characters indicating the number of rounds and other characters is executed. Further, for example, when an effect during a round for high speed is executed, the effect display device 9 displays an effect of displaying a jackpot display symbol and other characters, etc. The number of winnings is not displayed at the winning opening). In addition, for example, when the effect during the round for lighting is executed, the effect is such that the red display or the blue display is lighted in a ring shape every predetermined number of winnings on the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is executed and the display of the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the big winning opening are not performed. Also, for example, in the case of performing the effect during the round for continuation, in the case of performing the effect that the big hit may continue by making the character etc. appear and perform the continuous success effect. If there is, the indication that the big hit continuation is successful is displayed, and if the continuation failure effect is executed, the indication that the big hit continuation is failed is displayed. If the special music flag is set in step S2803, the control of the rendering devices (effect display device 9, frame LED 28, etc.) other than the speaker 27 is executed according to the contents of the process data n (step S2805). In addition, when the special music flag is set, the special music and the music corresponding to the round may be superimposed and output. At that time, for example, the player may be made to recognize the special music by reducing and outputting the volume of the music corresponding to the round.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of the generated big hit is a sudden probability big hit (step S2806), and if it is a positive probability big hit, the process proceeds to step S2810. If it is a definite variation big hit or a normal big hit, it is determined whether or not the number of continuations K is "1" (step S2807), and if it is "1", the processing during the first hit is executed (step S2808). The initial hit process is a process performed when a probable big hit or a normal big hit occurs in a normal state, and is a process for allowing the player to specify a music selection method for special music. Details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG. If the number of continuations K is not “1” in step S2807, the ongoing processing is executed (step S2809). The on-going process is a process performed when a probability variation big hit or a normal big hit occurs in a probability variation state or a short time state, and is a processing for selecting a special music.

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S2810), and if the process timer has timed out, it switches the process data (step S2811). That is, it switches to the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data) set next in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S2812).

  When the flag after the special winning opening is set in step S2801 (Y in step S2801), the CPU 101 for effect control resets the flag after the opening of the special winning opening (step S2813). Then, process data according to the interval effect is selected (step S2814).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer (step S2815), and sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the post round process (step S806) (step S2816).

  Next, FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the process during the first hit. In the processing during the first hit, first, the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether the non-selection flag is set (step S2901), and if it is not set, that is, if the special song has already been selected, The process during the initial hit is finished as it is. If it is set, it is determined whether or not the operation valid period has expired (step S2902). The operation valid period is provided at a predetermined timing, and designation of the music selection method can be received from the player. At that time, when player selection is designated, the selection of music is also received in the operation valid period. Specifically, the operation from the player is accepted by detecting the operation on the operation button or the like of the chance button 120, the trigger button 121, and the stick controller 122. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the operation effective period is started from the start of the first round. At that time, for example, the screen is displayed so that the cursor can be placed to designate any one of the special music and the random effect. If the operation valid period has not expired (NO in step S2902), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the specific effect mode will be described later with reference to FIGS. 46 and 47 (step S2902A). If it is determined that the mode is the specific effect mode (YES in step S2902A), it is determined whether an operation has been accepted from the player (step S2903). If it has not been accepted (NO in step S2903), The hit processing ends.

  When an operation is received from the player (YES in step S2903), if a random music selection instruction is received (step S2904), a random flag is set (step S2905). The random flag is a flag indicating that random music selection is performed. Next, the first normal music selection table corresponding to the time is selected from the plurality of music selection tables (step S2906), and a music lottery for selecting the music to be output is performed (step S2907). At that time, specifically, the music selection random number is acquired, and the music is selected by comparing the acquired random number value with the selected music selection table. The music lottery random number is a random number for performing the music lottery, and in the present embodiment, the music lottery random number is acquired at the timing of executing the music lottery, but the acquisition timing may be at the start winning, symbol stop, etc. Any timing may be used. Further, in the present embodiment, the random number value of the music drawing random number is any one of 0 to 299.

  Here, the music selection table in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Each music selection table includes information on the selection value and the determination value associated with each music. Further, the music selection table in the present embodiment includes a normal music selection table having a uniform selection ratio for each music including the music added according to the value of the number of continuations K shown in FIG. There are special music selection tables in which the selection ratio of music added according to the value of the number of continuations K is different from the selection ratio of other music.

  Also, in the music selection table, a normal music selection table used when the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 32 is less than one month after the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been introduced into the game shop, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. There is a normal music selection table that is higher than the other music to which the selection ratio of the music added one month or more used in the case where it is one month or more after being introduced to the game shop is not added.

  Also, in the music selection table, there is a special music selection table used when the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 34 is less than one month after it has been introduced to a game arcade, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. There is a special music selection table that is higher than the other music to which the selection ratio of the music added in one month or more used in the case where it is one month or more after being introduced to the game shop is not added.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram of a normal music selection table. In the present embodiment, four types of selection normal music selection tables are provided for each range of the number of continuations K. For example, the first normal music selection table is a normal music selection table used for music lottery when the value of the continuation count K is any one of 1 to 5. Specifically, if the random number value of the acquired music lottery random number is 0 to 99, the music A is any of 100 to 199, and the music B is any of 200 to 299. C is selected. Thus, in the music lottery using the first normal music selection table, the music A to C are selected at a ratio of 100/300.

  Also, for example, in the second normal music selection table, the music drawing when the value of the number of continuations K is any of 7 to 10 and the music drawing after the second time when the value of the number of continuations K is 6 ( This is a normal music selection table used in the first special music selection table for the first music lottery when the value of the continuation count K is 6. Specifically, if the random number of the acquired music lottery random number is 0 to 74, the music A is any of 75 to 149, and the music B is any of 150 to 224. If C is one of 225 to 299, the music D is selected. Thus, in the music lottery using the second normal music selection table, the music A to D are selected at a ratio of 75/300. In this embodiment, when the value of the number of continuations K is 6, when selecting the special music to be output first in the first round of the big hit gaming state, the first special music selection table shown in FIG. 34 is used. When performing the lottery of music while selecting the music to be output next when the output of the special music is finished before the next big hit occurs, the music is selected using the second normal music selection table shown in FIG. Make a lottery. In the present embodiment, when the random lottery is set, the music lottery is performed each time the output of the special music ends, but the determined special music may be repeatedly output. In that case, since the first special music selection table is used in the music drawing where the value of the number of continuations K is 6, the second normal music selection table is selected when the number of continuations K is 7 or more and 10 or less. It becomes a usual music selection table.

  Similarly, in the third normal music selection table, the music drawing when the value of the number of continuations K is any of 12 to 15 and the music drawing after the second time when the value of the number of continuations K is 11 (continuation This is a normal music selection table used for the first special music drawing when the value of the number K is 11). In the music lottery using the third normal music selection table, the music pieces A to E are selected at a rate of 60/300 each. In this embodiment, when the value of the number of continuations K is 11, when selecting the special music to be output first in the first round of the big hit gaming state, the second special music selection table shown in FIG. 34 is used. While performing the lottery of the music, when selecting the music to be output next when the output of the special music is finished before the next big hit occurs, the music is selected using the third normal music selection table shown in FIG. Make a lottery.

  In the fourth normal music selection table, the music drawing when the value of the number of continuations K is any one or more of 17 and the music drawing after the second time when the value of the number of continuations K is 16 (the number of continuations K The third special music selection table is used for the first music lottery when the value of 16 is 16 is a normal music selection table. In the music lottery using the fourth normal music selection table, the music A to F are selected at a ratio of 50/300. In this embodiment, when the value of the number of continuations K is 16, when selecting the special music to be output first in the first round of the big hit gaming state, the third special music selection table shown in FIG. 34 is used. While performing the lottery of the music, when selecting the music to be output next when the output of the special music is finished before the next big hit occurs, the music is selected using the fourth normal music selection table shown in FIG. Make a lottery. As described above, the continuation count K increases, and a selectable music piece is added.

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram of a normal music selection table. The normal music selection table in FIG. 33 is a table in which music G is added to music that can be selected in the normal music selection table in FIG. In the present embodiment, music G is added as a selectable music by satisfying the condition that one month has elapsed after the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been introduced into a game arcade. The normal song selection table of FIG. 33 is a table in which the added song G is selected at a higher rate than the songs A to C which are not added songs.

  Specifically, in the first normal music table used one month or more after introduction, the music pieces A to C are selected at a rate of 50/300 each, while the music G added one month after the introduction Is selected at a rate of 150/300. In the second normal song table used one month or more after introduction, songs A to C are selected at a rate of 50/300 each, while the song G added one month after introduction is 100/300 Selected by percentage. In the third regular song table used one month or more after introduction, songs A to C are selected at a rate of 40/300 each, while the song G added one month after introduction is 100/300 Selected by percentage. In the 4th normal music table used one month or more after introduction, music A to C is selected at a rate of 40/300 each, while music G added one month after introduction is 60/300 Selected by percentage.

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory view of a special music piece selection table. In the present embodiment, three types of special music selection tables are provided in the range of the number of continuations K. For example, the first special music selection table is a special music selection table used for the first music drawing when the value of the number of continuations K is six. Specifically, if the random number value of the obtained music lottery random number is 0 to 49, the music A is, if it is 50 to 99, the music B is any of 100 to 149, and the music is If C is one of 150 to 299, music D is selected. As described above, in the music drawing using the first special music selection table, musics A to C are selected at a rate of 50/300 each, and music D is selected at a rate of 150/300.

  Further, for example, the second special music selection table is a special music selection table used for the first music lottery when the value of the continuation count K is 11. Specifically, if the random number value of the obtained music lottery random number is 0 to 49, the music A is, if it is 50 to 99, the music B is any of 100 to 149, and the music is If C is any of 150 to 199, song D is selected, and if E is 200 to 299, song E is selected. Thus, in the music lottery using the second special music selection table, the music A to D are selected at a ratio of 50/300, and the music E is selected at a ratio of 100/300.

  Further, for example, the third special music selection table is a special music selection table used for the first music lottery when the value of the continuation count K is 16. Specifically, if the random number value of the acquired music lottery random number is 0 to 39, the music A is any of 40 to 79, and the music B is any of 80 to 119. If C is any of 120 to 159, song D is selected, if any of 160 to 199, song E is selected, and if any of 200 to 299, song F is selected. Thus, in the music lottery using the third special music selection table, the music A to E are selected at a ratio of 40/300, and the music F is selected at a ratio of 100/300. As described above, the special music selection table is configured to facilitate selection of a newly added music. Note that a music selection table (that is, a table in which newly added music is selected at a ratio of 300/300) configured so that newly added music is always selected may be used.

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory view of a special music piece selection table. The special music selection table of FIG. 35 is a table in which the music G is added to the music selectable in the special music selection table of FIG. In the present embodiment, music G is added as a selectable music by satisfying the condition that one month has elapsed after the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been introduced into a game arcade. The special music selection table of FIG. 35 is a table in which the added music G is selected at a higher rate than the musics A to C which are not the added music.

  Specifically, in the first special music table used one month or more after introduction, the music pieces A to C are selected at a rate of 50/300 each, while the music G added one month after the introduction Is selected at a rate of 75/300. In the second special music table used one month or more after introduction, the music A to C is selected at a rate of 40/300 each, while the music G added one month after the introduction is 70/300 Selected by percentage. In the third special music table used one month or more after introduction, the music A to C is selected at a rate of 40/300 each, while the music G added one month after the introduction is 50/300 Selected by percentage.

  If no random lottery instruction is accepted in step S2904, that is, if a player selection is designated and a song is designated, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the selected special song is to be output (step S2908). ). After step S2907 or S2908, the effect control CPU 101 stores the music determined in step S2907 or S2908 (step S2909). In this embodiment, in order to start outputting the music from the second round of the big hit gaming state, the music is temporarily stored in step S2909, and the stored music is output in the second round. If it is assumed that the output is from the first round, the output of the music determined in step S2907 or S2908 may be performed at the timing of step S2909.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 resets the non-selection flag (step S2910). In addition, when the operation valid period ends (in the case of YES in step S2902) and when it is determined that the operation mode is not the specific effect mode (in the case of NO in step S2902A), the effect control CPU 101 performs the process to be executed in step S2905. Proceed to processing. Thus, the random selection is forcibly determined when the operation is not accepted from the player until the operation valid period ends and when the specific effect mode is not set. Note that the special music may not be output when the operation is not accepted from the player during the operation valid period and when the specific effect mode is not set.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing ongoing processing. In the ongoing process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the unselected flag is set (step S3200). If the unselected flag is not set, the ongoing process is terminated. If it is set, it is determined whether the random flag is set (step S3201). If the random flag is set (YES in step S3201), that is, if random music selection has already been designated, the process proceeds to step S3206 to perform random music selection.

  If the random flag is not set (NO in step S3201), it is determined whether the operation valid period has ended (step S3202). If the operation valid period has not expired, it is determined whether or not an operation has been accepted from the player (step S3203). If the operation has not been accepted, the ongoing process is terminated.

  When an operation is received from the player (NO in step S3202), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the specific effect mode is set (step S3202A). If it is determined that the mode is the specific performance mode (YES in step S3202A), if a random music selection instruction is accepted (step S3204), a random flag is set (step S3205). In this embodiment, when a big hit occurs in a state where player selection is set, switching to random selection is possible in the first round, but switching may be impossible. In addition, when a big hit occurs while random selection is set, switching to player selection is not performed in the first round, but the present invention is not limited to this and player selection is not limited. Switching may be possible.

  Next, if the number of continuations K is any of “6”, “11”, and “16” (YES in step S3206), the effect control CPU 101 selects the special music according to the number of continuations K and the time. A table is selected (step S3207). If the number of continuations K is not one of “6”, “11”, and “16” (NO in step S3206), the normal music selection table is selected according to the number of continuations K and the time (step S3208 ). And a music lottery is performed (step S3209). When the random lottery instruction is not accepted in step S3204, that is, when the player selection is designated and the music is designated, the effect control CPU 101 determines the selected music as the music to be output (step S3210). ). After step S3209 or S3210, the CPU for effect control 101 stores the music determined in step S3209 or S3210 (step S3211), and resets the non-selection flag (step S3212). In addition, when the operation valid period ends (in the case of YES in step S3202) and when it is determined that the operation mode is not the specific effect mode (in the case of NO in step S3202A), the effect control CPU 101 performs a process to be executed in step S3205. Proceed to processing. Thus, although it is assumed that the random selection is forcibly determined when the operation is not received from the player until the operation valid period ends and the specific effect mode is not set, the present invention is not limited to this. The special music selected in (1) may be selected again, or the special music may not be output.

  Note that, since the operation valid period is provided during the first round, the unselected flag set in the jackpot display process is reset during the first round. That is, steps S2902 to S2910 in the initial hit process and steps S3201 to S3212 in the ongoing process are processes that can be executed only in the first round. Therefore, when the continuation count K is any one of “6”, “11”, and “16” in step S3206, the continuation count K is a big hit of any one of “6”, “11”, and “16”. It means that it is the first round, that is, it is a music drawing when a special music option is added. Therefore, when the special music selection option is added by selecting the special music selection table corresponding to the number of continuations K and time in step S3207, the added special music is more than the special music added. It has a high configuration. As a result, it is easy to execute the music effect of the newly added music, and it is possible to prevent the option added at the corner from being easily selected and to improve the effect of the effect.

  FIG. 37 and FIG. 38 are flowcharts showing round post-processing (step S806) in the effect control process. In the round post-processing, the effect control CPU 101 first specifies a big hit end designation command reception flag (specifically, a big hit end 1 designation command reception flag, a big hit end 2 designation command reception flag, or a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation. It is checked whether the command reception flag is set (step S3901). If the big hit end designated command reception flag is not set (N in step S3901), whether the special winning opening open flag indicating that the special winning opening open designated command has been received is set Whether or not it is confirmed (step S3902). When the big prize opening open flag is not set (N in step S3902), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S3903).

  Then, if the special music flag is set (step S3301), the control of the rendering devices (the effect display device 9, the LEDs 25, 28, etc.) other than the speaker 27 is executed according to the contents of the process data n (step S3302). If the special music flag is set, the special music and the music corresponding to the interval may be superimposed and output. At that time, for example, the player may recognize the special music by reducing the volume of the music corresponding to the interval and outputting it. If the special music flag is not set in step S3301, the control of all the rendering devices (the effect display device 9, the speaker 27, the LEDs 25 and 28, etc.) is executed according to the contents of the process data n (step S3303). For example, when executing a normal interval effect, the effect display device 9 displays a jackpot display symbol and an effect of displaying a predetermined character or the like. In addition, for example, when performing interval production for high speed, while displaying the big hit indicatory design in production indicator 9, the production which indicates other characters etc is executed (however, round number indication and large winning a prize) No indication of the number of winnings in the mouth). Further, for example, when performing an interval effect for lighting, an effect is performed in which a red display or a blue display is lit in a ring shape for each predetermined number of winnings on the display screen of the effect display device 9. There is no display of the number of rounds or the number of winnings on the big winning opening. Also, for example, when executing an interval effect for continuation, an effect that suggests that there is a possibility that the big hit may continue by causing a character or the like to appear, and a case where a continuation success effect is executed. For example, a display indicating that the big hit continued is successful is displayed, and if continuous failure rendering is performed, a display indicating that the big hit failed is displayed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S3905), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S3906). That is, it switches to the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data) set next in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S3907).

  In step S3902, when the big winning opening open flag is set (Y in step S3902), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the big hit type is suddenly probable big hit (step S3304). Whether or not it is a sudden probability change big hit can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the display result 4 designation command is stored in the display result designation command storage area.

  If it is not suddenly probable big hit, it is determined whether it is the second round (step S3305). Whether or not it is the second round can be specifically determined by confirming which command indicating the number of rounds is stored in the special command opening open designated command storage area. If it is the second round, the process table of the selected music (that is, the music stored in step S2909 or S3211) is read (step S3306), the music process timer is started (step S3307), and the audio data is converted to audio. It outputs to the output board 70 (step S3308), and sets a special music flag (step S3309). Thereby, in this Embodiment, it is supposed that the output of a special music will be started from the 2nd round in a big hit game state. If it is suddenly probable big hit in step S3304 (Y in step S3304), or if it is not the second round in step S3305 (N in step S3305), the process proceeds to step S3908.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening open flag (step S3908). Then, the CPU for effect control 101 selects process data according to the effect during the round (effect to display the number of rounds for each round or to display the number of winnings to the big winning opening) (step S3909). Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer (step S3910). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805) (step S3911).

  When the big hit end designated command reception flag is set in step S3901 (Y in step S3901), the CPU 101 for effect control resets the big hit end designated command received flag (step S3913). Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the ending effect (step S3914). Further, the effect control CPU 101 starts the effect period measurement timer and the process timer (step S3915). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (step S807) (step S3916).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing selection method switching processing. In the selection method switching process, the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not it is a specific effect mode (step S3500). If it is determined that the mode is not the specific effect mode (NO in step S3500), the effect control CPU 101 ends the selection method switching process as it is. When it is determined that the mode is the specific effect mode (YES in step S3500), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a music selection instruction has been received (step S3501). If a music selection instruction has been received, the selected music is determined as the music to be output (step S3502), and the random flag is reset (step S3503).

  In step S3501, if selection of music is not accepted (N in step S3501), it is determined whether an instruction to change to random selection is accepted (step S3504). If the instruction to change to the random selection is not received, the selection method switching process is terminated as it is. When an instruction to change to random selection is received, a random flag is set (step S3505), a normal music selection table corresponding to the number of continuations K is selected (step S3506), and music lottery is performed using the selected music selection table. The operation is performed (step S3507). It should be noted that the selection method may be changed to random selection, and the lottery of the music may not be performed, and the same music may flow as it is.

  After step S3503 or S3507, the music process table is selected (step S3508), the music process timer is started (step S3509), and the audio data is output to the audio output board 70 (step S3510). In this way, it is possible to receive a change in the music selection method from the player. In addition, in the state where the special music flag is set, the selection method switching process can always be executed, but the execution timing may be limited, for example, during execution of a predetermined effect or a demonstration of waiting for a customer It may be limited to a big hit during execution, during a predetermined round (for example, 10 rounds), or when the number of continuations K is a predetermined value (for example, when the value of the number of continuations K is 10). . Moreover, switching of the selection method may not be possible.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the music switching process. In the music switching process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the music process timer (step S3601), and determines whether the music process timer has timed out (step S3602). If the time has not timed out, the music switching process ends. When the time-out occurs, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the process data is final process data (step S3603). If the process data is not final process data, the process control CPU 101 switches to the next process data (step S3604) and proceeds to step S3610. If the process data is the final process data, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the random flag is set (step S3605). If it is set, the normal music according to the number of continuation K and the time A selection table is selected (step S3606), and a music lottery is performed using the selected normal music selection table (step S3607), and the process table of the music is read (step S3608).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 starts the music process timer (step S3610), and outputs audio data to the audio output board 70 (step S3611). If the random flag is not set, that is, if player selection is designated, a process table for the same music is set (step S3609), and the process proceeds to step S3610. Thereby, when the reproduction of the music is finished, the reproduction of the next music is started. As described above, in the present embodiment, when random music selection is set, a music drawing is performed each time reproduction of music ends, while when player selection is set, music specified by the player Although it is comprised so that it may reproduce | regenerate repeatedly, it does not restrict to this. For example, when the random music selection is set, the special music determined by the music lottery when the random music selection is set may be repeatedly played until the next jackpot is started.

  FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an example of execution of a big hit presentation. In this execution example, a display example of the effect display device 9 for each timing and an output example of music from the speaker 27 are shown. For example, when a big hit occurs at timing (A) and the value of the number of continuations K is any one of 1 to 5, to the songs A to C at the timing (B) in the first round of the big hit gaming state Accept either a specification of or a random selection. Here, the special music selection and the random selection are displayed on the effect display device 9. Then, the player operates the stick controller 122 to place the cursor on a desired option and press the chance button 120 (or the trigger button 121 or the like) to determine any special music or random selection. In addition, when the operation valid period ends with the cursor on any of the options, the option with the cursor may be determined. Note that the method for determining an option by the player is not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine moves the cursor at a predetermined timing (for example, every 2 seconds), and the player is positioned on the desired option. Sometimes, a special song or a random selection may be determined by pressing a determination button. Here, random selection is designated, music lottery using the first normal music selection table is performed, and music C is selected. Then, the music C is output at a large volume from the timing (C) of the second round, and the music C is continuously output at a small volume even at the timing (D) at which the big hit ends and the change is performed.

  Also, when a big hit occurs at timing (A) and the value of the number of continuations K is 6, newly selectable music is added, and at timing (E) in the first round of the big hit gaming state, Accept any of designation to the music pieces A to D and random selection. Here, random selection is designated, and music lottery using the first special music selection table is performed, so that newly added music D is easily selected. When the music D is selected, the music D is output at a high volume from the timing (F) of the second round, and the music D is continuously output at a low volume even at the timing (G) when the big hit ends and changes occur. Is output.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the jackpot end effect timer is set (step S880). The jackpot end effect timer is a timer for measuring the time for displaying the jackpot end screen for notifying the end of the jackpot game. When the big hit end effect timer is set (YES in step S880), effect control CPU 101 shifts the process to be executed to step S885.

  If the jackpot end effect timer is not set (NO in step S880), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot end designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot end designation command has been received is set. To judge. If it is determined that it has not been set (NO in step S881), the effect control CPU 101 ends this process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot end designation command reception flag or the like is set (YES in step S881), the effect control CPU 101 resets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S882).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the jackpot end display time (for example, a value corresponding to 2 seconds) in the jackpot end effect timer (step S883), and displays the jackpot end screen on the effect display device 9. Control to display (screen for notifying the end of the big hit game) is performed (step S884). Specifically, the VDP 109 is instructed to display the big hit end screen.

  In step S885, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts one from the value of the big hit end effect timer. Then, the CPU for effect control 101 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit end effect timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end effect time has elapsed (step S886). If it has not, the process is ended.

  When the big hit end effect time has elapsed (in the case of YES in step S886), the effect control CPU 101 controls to change the volume of the special music to a smaller predetermined value which is a smaller predetermined value (step). S893). Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a control signal for setting the volume of the special music output from the speaker 27 to a small predetermined value to the sound output board 70. When the audio output board 70 receives the control signal, the audio output board 70 changes the volume of the special music being output to a small predetermined value.

  Thereafter, the CPU 101 for effect control updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S894).

[Description of accumulation of gaming history, etc.]
In the present embodiment, when a password described later is input at the start of the game, the effect control microcomputer 100 gives an experience value on condition that a predetermined achievement condition is satisfied, and acquires 10 experience values. Each level is added by one. Each time the level value exceeds a certain value, the number of types of effects that may be executed is increased. Specifically, it includes an effect table 1 used for levels 1 to 30, an effect table 2 used for levels 31 to 60, and an effect table 3 used for levels 61 to 99. In addition to the effect patterns registered in table 1, effect patterns not registered in effect table 1 are defined, and effect table 3 includes effects in addition to effect patterns registered in effect tables 1 and 2 When an effect pattern not registered in tables 1 and 2 is defined, and the effect pattern is selected using an effect table corresponding to the current level among effect tables 1 to 3, the level exceeds 30 When the number exceeds 60, the production pattern increases.

  Moreover, whenever the value of a level exceeds a fixed value, the item which can be selected as an effect setting is made to increase. Specifically, the frequency of the production (production setting 1), the main character (production setting 2), the costume of the character (production setting 3), the background design of the production (production setting 4), BGM (production) Setting 5) can be selected. In these production settings, three types can be selected until the level exceeds 30, and when the level exceeds 30, five types can be selected. It becomes selectable from a kind.

  As an achievement condition to which an experience value is given, for example, as shown in FIG. 43, when a super-reach without pseudo-ream is executed and a big win is won, or when it is missed, a super reach with a pseudo-ream is executed and a big win is won In the case of or when the jackpot is determined, the jackpot confirmation screen is displayed, etc., and the experience value given according to the degree of difficulty of each achievement condition, the current level, and the variable display count from the start of the game. Are set, and experience values are given according to the situation when the achievement conditions are met.

  The pseudo reach present super reach shown in FIG. 43 is an effect indicating that the possibility of winning a big hit is high compared to the pseudo reach no super reach, that is, the ratio selected at the time of winning a big hit is a pseudo run no super reach It is a production that is higher than that and has a lower appearance rate than the pseudo-reamless super reach.

  Then, the latter has more experience in comparing the case where the pseudo-train no super reach is executed and the jackpot is not won, and the case where the pseudo-train super reach is executed and the jackpot is not won Values are to be assigned, and even if the jackpot is highly likely to be won, if the jackpot is not won, more experience points will be awarded. .

  In addition, the latter has more experience in comparing the case where no pseudo-reach super reach is executed and the big hit is not performed, and the case where the pseudo non-reach super reach is performed and the jackpot is won A value is given, and even if the probability of winning a big hit is low, more experience points will be given if a big win is won .

  Even when the same achievement condition is satisfied, the experience values given for the variable display counts of 0 to 499, 500 to 699, and 700 or more differ, and the more the variable display counts, the more experience Values are to be assigned.

  Also, whenever the level value exceeds a certain value, the experience value given decreases and the experience value given decreases. Specifically, when the level exceeds 30 and when the level exceeds 60, the experience value assigned is decreased, and the experience value is not assigned depending on the achievement condition. For this reason, it is difficult to further raise the level each time the level exceeds a certain value.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the experience value is given by the achievement condition being established according to the result of playing the game, the level rises according to the experience value, and the effect pattern increases. And the setting items for production increase, and the player's willingness to play a game can be effectively enhanced.

  As the achievement conditions, conditions other than the conditions shown in FIG. 43 are also prepared in advance, and include, for example, conditions under which the result of achievement of a specific mission can be obtained.

  In addition, there are productions that are executed on condition that the level is above a certain level, the cumulative fluctuation display count, the cumulative jackpot count, etc. are above a certain number. A mission that is achieved by performing an effect that does not appear unless the level, cumulative fluctuation display count, cumulative jackpot count, etc. are above a certain number, that is, a certain number of levels, cumulative fluctuation display count, cumulative jackpot count, etc. A mission that can not be achieved without the above is defined, and the player's willingness to play a game and to raise the level can be effectively enhanced.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 100 is configured such that a story consisting of a plurality of stages progresses sequentially on the production display device 9 according to the number of times of variable display when a password, which will be described later, is input at the start of the game. More specifically, when the story reaches a stage according to the number of times of variable display, the next stage is developed.

  Further, when a password to be described later is input at the start of the game, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the anniversary date when the anniversary specified from the entered password indicates a specific anniversary. It is possible to execute an anniversary effect (for example, when a player's birthday is specified, an effect of congratulating the player is executed by satisfying a certain condition, etc.).

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

  Specifically, by selecting “Enter password” from the main menu screen shown in FIG. 44 (a) and entering a password issued by the management server 200, the level and effect setting according to the previous game history are set. It is possible to play games by taking over (including the story stage).

  Although the password will be described in detail later, an eight-character password can specify an anniversary, a level, model information, latest information, and other effect settings according to the game history of the player individual managed by the management server 200 described later. Character data consisting of

  The main menu screen is displayed on the effect display device 9 when the chance button 120 is operated in a state where the variable display is not performed.

  When the main menu screen is displayed, the stick controller 122 is operated to the left to move the left menu item to the front, and the stick controller 122 is operated to the right to move the right menu item to the front. Move to. Then, when the chance button 120 is operated, the menu item displayed in front is selected. In addition, when the chance button 120 is operated in a state in which "end" is displayed on the front as a menu item, an end confirmation screen on which "YES" or "NO" can be selected is displayed, and the stick controller is displayed on the end confirmation screen. 122. By operating the chance button 120 and selecting “YES” from “YES” and “NO”, the screen returns to the basic screen (the normal screen before shifting to the main menu screen). In addition, the screen returns to the basic screen when a time determined for each screen elapses without any operation.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (a), menu items "Easy Start" "Password Input" "Member Registration" "Exit" are displayed on the main menu screen before password input and before the start of the game by the easy start described later. The password entry screen is displayed by selecting the password menu by operating the stick controller 122 and the chance button 120 on the main menu screen before the password entry and before the start of the game by the easy start described later. The On the password input screen, the character can be selected by operating the stick controller 122 or the chance button 120.

  If the password entered by the player is authenticated as a legitimate password, the personal history storage area (total number of times of variation display, probability of big hit, number of big wins, achievement mission) assigned to the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100 ) Is initialized, the anniversary analyzed from the password is stored in the anniversary storage area assigned to the RAM of the production control microcomputer 100, and the level analyzed from the password is the level of the production control microcomputer 100. In the level storage area allocated to the RAM, model information for identifying the model to be analyzed from the password is stored in the model information storage area allocated to the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100. Up-to-date information indicating history is micro control for production control In the immediate information storage area allocated to the RAM of the computer 100, the other effect settings 1 to 3 analyzed from the password are set in the effect setting storage area allocated to the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100, accordingly The level according to the previous game history and the effect setting will be taken over. At this time, the input password itself is stored in a password storage area assigned to the RAM of the production control microcomputer 100.

  In addition, as described above, the personal history storage area is allocated to the RAM of the production control microcomputer 100, and the game history (total number of times of change display, probability change) after the password is entered and the authentic password is authenticated. The number of big hits, usually the number of big hits) is to be stored. Further, when a mission (issue) set in advance for a pachinko gaming machine is achieved, a history of achievement missions indicating the types of missions achieved is also accumulated. Also, as described above, every 10 experience points acquired, the level stored in the level storage area is increased.

  When the player finishes the game, the player's game history, current level, experience value, production setting (model information and latest information are not included), and achievement mission history can be specified 2 The dimension code is acquired by the portable terminal 300, and the contents specified from the two-dimensional code can be reflected from the portable terminal 300 to the contents of a player database described later provided in the management server 200.

  On the main menu screen after password input or after the start of the game by easy start described later, menu items of "data clear", "two-dimensional code creation", "today's result" and "end" are displayed. By selecting the menu item “2D code creation” on this screen, a 2D code is generated, and the generated 2D code is displayed on the effect display device 9. In the two-dimensional code to be output, a URL indicating the location of the update page on the management server, a password input at the start of the game, and a game random number which is a random value acquired every two-dimensional code creation (32-bit random number) and total variation display stored in the personal history storage area as gaming history update data, which is data updated according to the progress of the game for updating the gaming history. Number of times, probability variation big hit number, normal big hit number, level value stored in the level storage area, experience value stored in the experience value storage area assigned to the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100, and the effect setting storage area The stored effect settings 1 to 3 and the types of achieved missions are stored.

  In the present embodiment, the experience value stored in the experience value storage area is the remaining fractional experience value used for level up.

  Then, the two-dimensional code is read by the portable terminal 300 and accessed to the URL of the management server 200 specified from the two-dimensional code, so that the content specified from the two-dimensional code is the content of the player database provided in the management server 200 Is reflected in the

  Also, until the two-dimensional code is displayed after the password is authenticated, the input of a new password is prohibited. When the two-dimensional code is displayed and the display is cleared, Password stored in the password storage area, total fluctuation display count stored in the personal history storage area, probability variation jackpot count, normal jackpot count, type of mission accomplished, level value stored in the level storage area, experience value All of the experience values stored in the storage area and the contents of the effect settings 1 to 3 stored in the effect setting storage area are cleared, and password input is permitted again.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a game is started, a password is input to execute an effect reflecting the past game history, such as the level and effect setting when the previous game was played. It is possible to make it possible to perform continuous rendering over a long period of time. In addition, since the password is included in the two-dimensional code output for specifying a new game history, the password is issued by authenticating the password included in the two-dimensional code in the management server 200 that issues the password. It is possible to determine whether the player has received the game, and even if a third party obtains another person's password and plays the game to obtain a two-dimensional code, or obtains another person's two-dimensional code. However, the game history specified from the two-dimensional code cannot be reflected in the player's own, and a new game history can be taken over by the player who has received the password, while the password is issued. It becomes impossible for players other than the above player to take over the game history. Since this makes no sense if a password or a two-dimensional code is used or stolen, it is possible to prevent the password and the two-dimensional code from being used or stolen.

  Further, since the password changes according to a random value that changes every time the password is issued by the management server 200, even if a game history having the same content is specified, the password is not necessarily the same. It becomes difficult to guess.

  Also, in the present embodiment, if the player has already registered in the management server 200, only by operating the chance button 120, without entering a password, starting a game capable of storing a game history. Is possible.

  Specifically, an individual assigned to the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100 by a game start operation, operating the chance button 120 for a predetermined time or more in the present embodiment (hereinafter referred to as a long press on the chance button 120) The values of the history storage area (total variation display count, probability variation jackpot count, normal jackpot count, achievement mission) are initialized. When the chance button 120 is pressed for a long time, the “two-dimensional code creation” has not been selected after the chance button 120 has been pressed for a long time or a game start operation associated with the password input has been performed. Even in this case, the value of the personal history storage area is initialized.

  In the personal history storage area, a game history (total variation display count, probability variation jackpot count, normal jackpot count) from a game start operation associated with a long press of the chance button 120 is accumulated. Further, when a mission (issue) set in advance in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is achieved in the same manner as when a password is input, a history of achievement missions indicating the types of missions achieved is also accumulated. . However, if a game start operation is performed with a long press of the chance button 120 without entering a password, unlike the case where a password is entered, no experience value is given, and the level does not increase. Settings can not be changed from the default settings.

  Then, when the player finishes the game, if the game end operation (select “two-dimensional code creation” is selected on the main menu screen), the game start operation associated with the long press of the chance button 120 is made. A two-dimensional code is generated from the game history of and displayed.

  Then, the player obtains the displayed two-dimensional code with the portable terminal 300 and accesses the management server 200, thereby allowing the player to carry the game history specified from the two-dimensional code. Corresponding to the terminal identification information of the terminal 300, it can be reflected in the game history registered in the player database.

  The two-dimensional code displayed when the game is ended after the game is started by the start operation of the game associated with the long press of the chance button 120 is updated on the management server 200, unlike when the game is started by inputting the password. The URL indicating the location of the page, the total variation display count stored in the personal history storage area, the probability variation jackpot count, the normal jackpot count, and the type of mission accomplished are stored.

  Then, the two-dimensional code is read by the portable terminal 300 and the URL of the management server 200 specified by the two-dimensional code is accessed, so that the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed portable terminal 300 is already stored in the player database. It is determined whether or not it is registered, and if the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed portable terminal 300 is already registered, the game history corresponding to the matching terminal identification information is updated. ing.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the player is already registered in the management server 200, the password is input without inputting the password only by long-pressing the chance button 120. It becomes possible to play a game as well as the case. Then, at the end of the game, a two-dimensional code that can specify the game history from the start operation of the game accompanying the long press of the chance button 120 to the end is displayed. Then, by accessing the management server 200 with the two-dimensional code displayed at the end of the game, on the management server 200 side, the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 which has transmitted the game history, the player database of the management server 200 If it is already registered, the game history corresponding to the corresponding terminal identification information is updated to the game history specified from the two-dimensional code. For this reason, if the player whose terminal identification information has already been registered in the player database, it becomes possible to use the accumulation function of the game history without receiving the issue of the password, and thereafter, by the game ending operation. By simply accessing the management server 200 with the displayed two-dimensional code, it becomes possible to register and store the game history during that time in the management server 200.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration is such that the use of the function of accumulating the game history can be started by pressing and holding the chance button 120 once, but as a menu item on the main menu screen, apart from “easy start” It is good also as a structure which can start the utilization of the function which accumulate | stores a game history by providing the use start item of the function which accumulate | stores a game history, and designates the said item. It is good also as composition which can start utilization of a function which accumulates a game history on both sides.

  In the present embodiment, in order to receive a password issuance from the management server 200, the management server 200 is accessed in advance by the mobile terminal 300 or the like, and the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 300 is registered by member registration or the like. You need to keep it. In the present embodiment, the URL indicating the location of the member registration page of the management server 200 is specified by selecting “member registration” on the main menu screen before password entry shown in FIG. A two-dimensional code is generated and displayed, and the member registration page of the management server 200 can be easily accessed by reading the two-dimensional code with the mobile terminal 300.

  In the present embodiment, even a player who has not previously registered membership by accessing the management server 200 can start a game using the function of storing a game history.

  Specifically, by selecting “Easy Start” from the main menu screen shown in FIG. 44 (a), the effect control microcomputer 100 acquires the start random number from the random number updated in a certain range, The starting random number is stored in the starting random number storage area assigned to the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100, and a two-dimensional code for the initial start is generated and displayed. This two-dimensional code stores a URL indicating the location of the temporary registration page on the management server 200 and a starting random number. The two-dimensional code is read by the portable terminal 300 and specified from the two-dimensional code. By accessing the URL of the management server 200, the terminal identification information (SIM data) assigned to the accessed mobile terminal 300 and the starting random number specified from the two-dimensional code are temporarily registered in association with each other. It is supposed to be.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when "easy start" is selected, the personal history storage area (total fluctuation display number, probability variation big hit number, normal big hit number, achieved mission) allocated to the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100. The value is initialized.

  In the personal history storage area, the game history (the total variation display count, the probability variation big hit count, and the normal big hit count) since “easy start” is selected is accumulated. Further, when a mission (issue) set in advance in the pachinko gaming machine is achieved in the same manner as when a password is input, a history of achievement missions indicating the types of missions achieved is also accumulated. Also, as described above, every 10 experience points acquired, the level stored in the level storage area is increased.

  Then, when the player finishes the game, the two-dimensional code capable of specifying the game history, current level, effect setting, and history of achieved missions of the player is acquired, and the contents specified from the two-dimensional code are This can be reflected in the contents of a player database described later included in the management server 200.

  The two-dimensional code displayed when the game is ended after selecting “Easy Start” and starting the game is different from the case where the game is started by entering the password, and indicates the location of the main registration page on the management server. The starting random number stored in the URL, the starting random number storage area, and the total variation display count stored in the personal history storage area as the game history update data described above, the probability variation hit count, the normal hit count The level value stored in the level storage area, the experience value (fractional) stored in the experience value storage area, the effect settings 1 to 3 stored in the effect setting storage area, and the types of achievement missions It is stored.

  Then, whether the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed portable terminal 300 is temporarily registered by reading the two-dimensional code by the portable terminal 300 and accessing the URL of the management server 200 specified from the two-dimensional code If it is determined that the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed portable terminal 300 is temporarily registered, the identification is made based on the random number at the start corresponding to the terminal identification information temporarily registered and the two-dimensional code. It is determined whether the start random number to be matched matches, and on the condition that match is made, the game history identified from the two-dimensional code, the current level, the (fractional) experience value in association with the terminal identification information. , Effect setting, history of achievement missions are registered, and player's data are officially registered, and thereafter, based on these data, the password is It is possible to receive a row.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment acquires the start random number by inputting “easy start” and only displays a two-dimensional code that can identify the start random number. It is possible to play a game in the same manner as when a password is entered without entering. Then, at the end of the game, a two-dimensional code capable of specifying the game history from the input of “Easy Start” to the end and the random number at start obtained at the time of “Easy Start” input is displayed. Then, the player accesses and temporarily registers the management server 200 with the two-dimensional code displayed at the start of the game, and accesses the management server 200 with the two-dimensional code displayed at the end of the game, On the management server 200 side, on the condition that the starting random number specified from the two-dimensional code transmitted at the end of the game matches the starting random number temporarily registered in the management server 200, the two-dimensional code Thus, it is possible to newly register the game history specified from the above, that is, the game history of the player. For this reason, the player who uses the accumulation function of the game history for the first time does not need to access the management server 200 in advance to perform the member registration before playing the game, and the two-dimensional code displayed by the input of "easy start" It is possible to start the same game as entering the password just by accessing the management server 200 and then accessing the management server 200 with the two-dimensional code displayed by the game ending operation, It becomes possible to register and accumulate the game history in the management server 200.

  After the microcomputer for effect control 100 according to the present embodiment displays the various menu screens transitioning from the main menu screen as described above, when no operation is performed, the microcomputer 100 switches to the basic screen after a predetermined time has elapsed. It is supposed to be.

  The production control microcomputer 100 according to the present embodiment inputs a password when a password is input, when “easy start” is input, or when a game start operation is performed in response to a long press of the chance button 120. It controls to the specific production mode of the production mode different from the production mode (normal production mode) at the time of performing a game without input of a "easy start" and neither start operation of the game by the chance button 120 being made.

  Next, the management server 200 which is an example of the management apparatus of the present invention will be described. The management server 200 is constituted by a general server computer provided with a CPU, a RAM and the like, and is portable via the Internet network 400. It is accessible from the terminal 300 and performs management of game history, issuance of passwords, provision of privileges, and the like. The management server 200 according to the present embodiment can be accessed only from the terminal to which the terminal identification information (SIM data) is attached, and the terminal to which the terminal identification information is not attached and the terminal identification information are attached. However, a terminal that refuses to transmit terminal identification information is denied access.

  The management server 200 includes a player database that manages a player's game history, a game history database that manages a game history for each game, a privilege database that stores privilege data given to the player, and an unregistered player The temporary registration database for managing temporary registration data of

  In the player database, in response to terminal identification information (SIM data) capable of identifying the portable terminal 300 owned by the player, the current status (standby, playing), password (last issued) , Number of accesses (number of password issuances), total number of fluctuation display up to now, total probability variation big hit number, total normal big hit number, current level, (fractional) experience value, points, setting contents of effect settings 1 to 3, The achievement status for each mission (1 for missions that have been achieved, 0 for missions that have not been completed) is stored.

  The game history update data for updating the game history includes the total variation display count up to now, the total probability variation big hit count, the total normal big hit count, the current level, the current experience value, the setting contents of effect settings 1 to 3, and , And other data such as achievement status by mission (1 mission completed and 0 mission not completed). The acquired data is data such as points.

  In the game history database, corresponding to the terminal identification information (SIM data) that can identify the mobile terminal 300 owned by the player who played the game and the game date and time, the pachinko gaming machine 1 randomly selects the game at the end of the game. The game random number acquired in the game, the number of times of variation display in the game, the number of probable change big hits in the game, the number of normal big hits in the game, the level value at the end of the game of the game, (the fractional number at the end of the game of the game (B) Stores experience values, setting contents of production settings 1 to 3 at the end of the game, and achievement status by mission in the game.

  In the benefit database, the storage location of benefit data, the type of benefit data, the type of the condition for providing the benefit, and the condition value of the corresponding type are stored corresponding to the benefit ID capable of identifying the benefit. As types of conditions, levels, achievement rates of missions, number of times of fluctuation display, probability of big hit, number of normal big hits, etc. can be set, and condition values corresponding to the types can be set.

  In the temporary registration database, the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 300 that transmitted the start registration request, the start random number specified from the start registration request, the registration date and time when the start registration request was received, Are registered in association with each other.

  Next, operations of the management server 200, the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the mobile terminal 300 when performing membership registration by accessing the management server from the mobile terminal 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45 is a diagram showing exchanges between the mobile terminal 300 and the management server 200 at the time of member registration.

  In the main menu before password input shown in FIG. 44A, when it is determined that “member registration” is selected, the effect control microcomputer 100 can specify the URL of the member registration page of the management server 200 2. The display control circuit 92 is controlled to display the dimension code on the effect display device 9.

  The user operates the mobile terminal 300 to start application software for reading a two-dimensional code, and the camera unit 190 of the mobile terminal 300 captures an image of the two-dimensional code. As a result of analysis of the read two-dimensional code by the application software, the URL of the member registration page is displayed on the display unit 140 of the portable terminal 300. When the user selects the URL, the browser is activated on the portable terminal 300 and connected to the member registration page specified by the URL.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 45, the user inputs member information such as a name on the member registration page, and sends a member registration request including the input member information and terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 300 to the management server 200. To send.

  When a member registration request is made from the portable terminal 300, the management server 200 determines whether the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 which has made the member registration request matches the terminal identification information already registered in the player database. If there is matching terminal identification information, updating of already registered member information, or as simple registration of terminal identification information at simple start, corresponds to the corresponding terminal identification information in the player database The member information is updated to the member information specified from the member registration request, and the registration result is notified to the mobile terminal 300 that has made the member registration request.

  If the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 300 that has requested the member registration does not match the terminal identification information already registered in the player database, the member registration request is issued as a member registration request by an unregistered player. The terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 that performed the request and the member information specified from the member registration request are associated with each other and newly registered in the player database, and the registration result is notified to the portable terminal 300 that made the member registration request. .

  Upon receiving the registration result, the portable terminal 300 displays the registration result and notifies the player to that effect.

  Next, FIG. 46 shows operations of the management server 200, the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the portable terminal 300 when a player who plays a game for the first time inputs “easy start” and plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1. This will be explained based on. FIG. 46 is a diagram showing exchanges of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the portable terminal 300, and the management server 200 when playing a game without member registration.

  Referring to FIG. 46, when “easy start” is selected in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a starting random number is acquired, and a URL indicating the location of the temporary registration page and a starting random number can be specified for the first time. A two-dimensional code for time is generated and displayed.

  The player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the portable terminal 300, and sends a start registration request including the start random number analyzed from the two-dimensional code and the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 to the management server 200. Thus, the terminal identification information can be registered in the provisional registration database of the management server 200.

  When the start registration request is made from the portable terminal 300, the management server 200 determines whether the terminal identification information of the portable terminal that has made the start registration request matches the terminal identification information already registered in the player database. If there is matching terminal identification information, the mobile terminal 300 is notified that registration is impossible.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 that has made the start registration request does not match the terminal identification information already registered in the player database, the terminal identification information specified from the start registration request, start The time random number and the registration date and time (the date and time when the start registration request was received) are associated and registered in the temporary registration database, and the mobile terminal 300 is notified of that.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when “easy start” is input and a two-dimensional code is displayed, the starting random number is stored in the starting random number storage area and the game history is initialized to change from the normal effect mode to the specific effect mode. Migrate to After that, the game is started by the player.

  The player finishes the game, and by selecting "2D code creation" from the main menu screen, the start random number stored in the start random number storage area and the total fluctuation stored in the personal history storage area Number of display, probability variation big hit number, normal big hit number, mission type, level value stored in level storage area, experience value stored in experience value storage area, and stored in effect setting storage area Acquired data consisting of game histories consisting of presentation settings 1 to 3, and a two-dimensional code is generated from these data and the URL indicating the location of the main registration page, and is associated with a password in a predetermined storage area. The personal history storage area, the level storage area, the experience value storage area, the effect setting storage area are initialized, and the specific effect is stored. The transition from over soil normal effect mode.

  The player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the portable terminal 300, and the end registration request including the start random number analyzed from the two-dimensional code, the game history, the acquired data, and the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 By performing the management server 200, it is possible to register the terminal identification information and the first game history and acquired data in the player database and the game history database of the management server 200.

  When the termination registration request is issued from the portable terminal 300, the management server 200 determines whether the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 which has made the termination registration request matches the terminal identification information registered in the temporary registration database. If there is no matching terminal identification information, the mobile terminal 300 is notified that registration is impossible.

  On the other hand, if the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 that has made the registration request at the end matches the terminal identification information registered in the temporary registration database, it is registered in the temporary registration database corresponding to the matching terminal identification information. It is determined whether or not the start random number being executed matches the start random number specified from the end registration request, and if the both start random numbers do not match, the portable terminal 300 indicates that registration is not possible. Notify against

  If both start random numbers match, the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 that has made the end registration request is newly registered in the player database, and registered at the end in association with the terminal identification information. While registering the game history and acquisition data specified from the request in the player database, the game history database specified from the end registration request in association with the terminal identification information and the game date and time (current date and time data) Also, the main registration completion is notified to the portable terminal 300 which has made the registration request at the end.

  In addition, when both start random numbers match, the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 300 that made the end registration request is newly registered in the player database, and at the same time, the terminal identification information in the temporary registration database and the correspondence The start random number and registration date are deleted.

  The terminal identification information registered in the temporary registration database and the corresponding start random number and registration date and time are maintained until the next day of the registration date if the main registration is not performed along with the end registration request, but thereafter Even if the main registration is not performed in response to the end registration request, it is deleted.

  Next, operations of the management server 200, the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the portable terminal 300 when issuing a password and playing a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing exchanges of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the portable terminal 300, and the management server 200 when playing a game by inputting a password.

  Referring to FIG. 47, when a new password issuance request is issued from portable terminal 300, management server 200 is a terminal in which the terminal identification information of portable terminal 300 which has issued the issuance request is registered in the player database. It is determined whether or not it matches the identification information, and if there is no matching terminal identification information, the mobile terminal 300 is notified that the issue is not possible.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal that has issued the request matches the terminal identification information registered in the player database, the level corresponding to the terminal identification information and the effect setting are acquired from the player database. And issue a password.

  Then, it is determined whether or not it matches the password registered in the corresponding terminal identification information of the player database, that is, the previously issued password, and if it matches, it matches the previous password in the above-mentioned procedure. The password is generated again until it is determined that it is not.

  If the part of the game history that affects the generation of the password is not changed from the previous game history, the same password is read and issued.

  The management server 200 issues the password as described above, transmits the password to the mobile terminal 300 that has issued the request, and sets the password corresponding to the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 300 that has issued the issue request in the player database. The issued password is updated, and the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is updated during the game. When a password issuance request is accepted, password issuance is not prohibited even if the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is in game, and a new password issuance request is accepted in such a situation. Even in this case, a new password is issued and the previous password becomes invalid.

  When the password is issued in response to the password issuance request, the issued password is displayed on the portable terminal 300, and the player inputs the displayed password to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the password has been input, the password input as described above is analyzed, and when the password is authenticated, the level and effect setting specified from the password are set on the pachinko gaming machine 1 side. Thus, it is possible to play a game by inheriting the level and the effect setting managed by the management server 200. At this time, the password is stored in the password storage area, and the normal effect mode is shifted to the specific effect mode. After that, the game is started by the player.

  In addition, it is possible to set anniversary data for the password as described above. If a specific anniversary is set as the anniversary data, the password is specific to the anniversary in the specific performance mode. It becomes possible to execute the effect of.

  In addition, as described above, the model information and the latest information are set in the password, and it is possible to execute an effect corresponding to the model information and the latest information on the gaming machine.

  When the player finishes the game and selects “Create 2-D Code” from the main menu screen, the game random number from the password stored in the password storage area and the random number updated within a certain range, and the individual Total variation display number stored in history storage area, probability variation big hit number, normal big hit number, type of achieved mission, level value stored in level storage area, experience value stored in experience value storage area, presentation Acquired data consisting of a game history consisting of presentation settings 1 to 3 stored in the setting storage area, a two-dimensional code is generated from these data and a URL indicating the location of the update page, and a predetermined memory The password is stored in the area in association with the password and displayed on the effect display device 9, and the personal history storage area is initialized. To shift to production mode.

  The player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the mobile terminal 300 and sends an update request including the game history, acquired data, password, game random number and terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 300 analyzed from the two-dimensional code to the management server By performing the process on 200, the game history and the acquired data acquired by the two-dimensional code can be reflected on the player database of the management server 200.

  When an update request is made from the mobile terminal 300, the management server 200 determines whether or not the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 300 that has made the update request matches the terminal identification information registered in the player database. If there is no matching terminal identification information, the mobile terminal 300 is notified that the updating is not possible.

  On the other hand, if the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 300 that has made the update request matches the terminal identification information registered in the player database, the terminal identified from the update request is the password identified from the update request. The password is collated with the password registered in the player database in association with the identification information. If the password specified from the update request matches the password registered in the player database, the player is authenticated as the player who issued the password, and the password specified from the update request and The game random number is compared with the password and the game random number registered in association with the terminal identification information specified from the update request in the game history database, and it is determined whether they match or not. The corresponding item of the corresponding terminal identification information in the player database is updated based on the game history and acquired data specified from the update request, and is updated in association with the terminal identification information and the game date and time (current date and time data). The gaming history and gaming random numbers specified from the request are registered in the gaming history database, and the corresponding terminal identification information stays To update the scan while waiting, to notify the update completion to the mobile terminal 300 that made the update request. On the other hand, if the password and game random number specified from the update request match the password and game random number registered in the game history database in association with the terminal identification information specified from the update request, Since the possibility of the update request by the same two-dimensional code used for the update request is extremely high, the mobile terminal 300 is notified that the update is not possible.

  Further, as a result of checking the password specified from the update request with the password registered in the player database in association with the terminal identification information specified from the update request, when both passwords do not match, It is determined whether only one character is the difference between the front and back in the arrangement when entering the password. The difference of one character before and after the arrangement in the password input is one character before and after the password input screen. For example, the characters “Y”, “Z”, and “=” are displayed in this order on the password input screen. In the case where the regular password is "Z", "Y" and "=" correspond to one character before and after it.

  And if any one character is a difference other than the difference between front and back one letter, that is, if two characters or more are different or one character is different, if it is not one letter before and after, update It notifies that to portable terminal 300 that it is not possible. On the other hand, if only one of the characters is different by one character before and after, the player who has issued the password is temporarily authenticated as satisfying the input error condition, and the password specified from the update request and The game random number is compared with the password and the game random number registered in association with the terminal identification information specified from the update request in the game history database, and it is determined whether or not they match. Based on the game history specified from the update request, the corresponding item of the corresponding terminal identification information in the player database is updated and specified from the update request in association with the terminal identification information and the game date and time (current date and time data). The registered game history and game random number are registered in the game history database, the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is updated while waiting, and the update request is performed. It was notifying the update completion to the mobile terminal 300.

  At this time, instead of updating all the corresponding items of the corresponding terminal identification information in the player database based on the game history specified from the update request, the total variation display count, the probability variation jackpot count, the normal jackpot count Only the items that do not affect the continuity of the game history, such as the types of achievement missions that can appear at the level value of the corresponding terminal identification information registered in the player database, are updated, the level, the effect setting, and the corresponding terminal identification Items that affect the continuity of the game history, such as the type of achieved mission that does not appear in the level value of the information, are not updated. In addition, in the notification of update completion, it is also notified that the passwords did not match completely but were in the range of input errors, so that only some items that did not affect continuity were updated. It is supposed to be.

  Also, if the password and game random number specified from the update request match the password and game random number registered in the game history database in association with the terminal identification information specified from the update request, the previous Since the possibility of the update request by the same two-dimensional code used for the update request is extremely high, the mobile terminal 300 is notified that the update is not possible.

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

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(1) In this embodiment, the pachinko game machine 1 is applied as a game machine, but the information input means capable of specifying the game history from the outside and the information capable of specifying the game history in the game machine are output It may be a gaming machine provided with output means, and may be a slot machine.

  (2) In this embodiment, a password is applied as information that can specify a game history to be input to a gaming machine, and it is preferable because a dedicated reading device or the like is not required for inputting information from the outside. May be data such as a barcode or a two-dimensional code that can be encoded by a code reader and input by a wired connection, a wireless connection, an infrared connection, or the like. This makes it easy to input these data.

  (3) In this embodiment, a two-dimensional code is applied as information that can specify the game history output from the gaming machine, and it is preferable because the player can easily obtain data by simply holding the two-dimensional code reader. However, other code data that can be read by a code reader such as a barcode may be output, or data that can be output by wired connection, wireless connection, infrared connection, etc. The password may be applied similarly to the information input to the gaming machine.

  (4) In the gaming system 1000 according to this embodiment, a privilege is given according to the player's game history stored in the player database of the management server 200, but at least input in the gaming machine As long as the game history is specified from the password and the effect reflecting the specified game history is not necessarily provided according to the game history, it is not always necessary to give the benefit according to the game history, and even with such a structure, Even if a two-dimensional code is acquired, the game history specified from the two-dimensional code cannot be reflected in one's own game history, and a new game history by a player who has been issued a password is taken over. On the other hand, it becomes impossible for a player other than the player who has issued the password to take over the game history. Since this makes no sense if a password or a two-dimensional code is used or stolen, it is possible to prevent the password and the two-dimensional code from being used or stolen. As a result, it is possible to prevent the value of the performance reflecting the game history from being significantly reduced, such as illegally manipulating the game history using another person's password or the like and reflecting the game history in the performance. .

  (5) In this embodiment, when a game is performed by performing temporary registration by “easy start”, a starting random number extracted from random numbers that fluctuate within a certain range as information that can identify the game is applied. However, any data that can identify the game on the management server 200 side at the end of the game may be used. For example, data that regularly changes such as a number to be added each time “easy start” is input is applied. It is good.

  (6) In this embodiment, only the mobile terminal to which the terminal identification information is given and the transmission of the terminal identification information is permitted allows the management server 200 to access. The terminal identification information is given when the player can be identified by at least information (Cookie) that can identify the mobile terminal, or by the player ID assigned on the management server 200 side. Alternatively, access may be permitted from another terminal or a terminal not permitted to transmit terminal identification information.

  (7) In this embodiment, information relating to the player (game history, etc.) is managed in association with the terminal identification information, but information relating to the player is associated with the player ID that can identify the player. It may be configured to be managed.

  (8) In the embodiment described above, the player manually inputs a password indicating the game history to the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another method may be used as long as information indicating a game history is input to the gaming machine.

  For example, information indicating a game history may be input from the portable terminal 300 to the gaming machine through wireless communication such as infrared communication and communication by radio waves and wired communication. A game history may be recorded on a recording medium such as a member card, and information indicating the game history may be input from the member card to the gaming machine. In response to requesting the management server 200 to transmit information indicating the gaming history to the gaming machine, the management server 200 directly sends the gaming machine to the gaming machine via a public line network such as the Internet and a management computer of the gaming hall. Information indicating a history may be input.

  (9) In the embodiment described above, based on the total information (level and other effect setting) set based on the total of the game history, the password indicating the game history is based on the previous game history and Added the latest information to be set.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the latest information may be information set based on the latest predetermined number of times or a game history of a predetermined period. For example, it may be based on the most recent game history or based on the most recent one month game history.

  (10) In the embodiment described above, the level is displayed as an effect according to the accumulated information.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as an effect according to the accumulated information, a level meter display effect may be provided, or a customized effect that allows a game to be played with the selected background, music, and character may be provided. Good.

  (11) In the embodiment described above, the player sets the start condition by inputting a password into the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is assumed that the start condition is set by the player by inputting information indicating the game history by the method as described in (8) above. May be

  (12) In the embodiment described above, it is assumed that the end condition is set by the player by outputting the two-dimensional code from the gaming machine.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the end condition set by the player may be that the game history is recorded on a recording medium such as a membership card in accordance with the operation by the player, Depending on the operation by the player, the game history may be transmitted directly to the management server 200 via the management computer of the game hall and the public line network such as the Internet, or directly from the gaming machine or a card unit. The game history may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 300 through wireless communication such as infrared communication and wired communication to the mobile terminal.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 43, while the level is low, there are more experiential values that can be obtained than when the level is high, so the level tends to increase.

  However, as long as the level is low, the method of easily increasing the level is not limited to this, and other methods may be used. In the above-described embodiment, the level is increased when the experience value reaches a predetermined value (for example, 10) regardless of the level. For example, while the level is low, the experience value necessary for the level increase is used. May be reduced.

  (14) In the embodiment described above, the invention has been described as the gaming system 1000. However, the invention is not limited to this, and the invention can be regarded as a gaming machine such as the management server 200, the portable terminal 300, or the pachinko gaming machine 1 included in the gaming system 1000, and the invention can be performed as a method performed by each device. It is possible to grasp the invention, or to grasp the invention as a program executed by each device.

  (15) According to this embodiment, when random selection is performed, the ratio of selecting a newly added song among the plurality of songs is higher than the ratio of selecting a song other than the newly added song It was set as the structure which becomes high. As a result, it is easy to execute the music effect of the newly added music, and it is possible to prevent the option added at the corner from being easily selected and to improve the effect of the effect.

  (16) In the present embodiment, the music selection is performed using the normal music selection table in the second and subsequent music selections after the music is added. That is, in the second or subsequent music selection after the music is added, control is not performed to select the added music at a higher rate than the music other than the added music. As a result, it is possible to prevent the effect of rendering from being reduced due to excessive selection of the added music.

  (17) In this embodiment, when a reach occurs during the output of a special song, the volume of the special song is temporarily reduced and then returned. As a result, it is possible to prevent the sound output in the reach effect from being disturbed, and the effect of the reach effect can be sufficiently exhibited.

  (18) In the present embodiment, description has been made using a music effect that reproduces music as an effect selected by random selection. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a video effect that plays a video or a still image is displayed. When randomly selecting any effect such as a still image effect to be displayed, the ratio of selecting a newly added effect may be higher than the ratio of selecting an effect other than the newly added effect. Good.

  (19) Although the present embodiment is configured to add music options based on the number of continuations K, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, music options are added based on gaming state, production mode, presence / absence of predetermined production, number of game media payout, game time, current time, number of jackpots per day, etc. It may be a thing. At that time, one option may be added, or a plurality of options may be added. Also, the number of options to be added may be predetermined or may be determined by lottery. In addition, points may be awarded according to the game, and options may be added when the total value of the points exceeds a threshold.

  (20) In the present embodiment, from the next music lottery in which selectable music is added, the added music is not controlled to be selected and executed at a higher rate than the music other than the added music. However, the timing at which the control is not performed is not limited to this. For example, from the next music lottery in which the added music is selected, the added music may not be controlled to be selected and executed at a higher rate than the music other than the added music. In that case, since the control is performed until an added song is selected, the added song can be more easily selected.

  (21) If the selection ratio of the added option is higher than the selection ratio of options other than the added option, the specific value of the selection ratio is not limited to these. For example, as described above, the selection ratio of options other than the added option may be uniform, different selection ratios may be distributed, or the selection ratio is determined by lottery. It may be a thing.

  (22) In the present embodiment, in the second or later music selection after the music is added, the added music and the music other than the added music are selected at the same rate. This is not a limitation. For example, the added music and the music other than the added music may be selected at substantially the same rate, and the added music is more than the music other than the added music. Alternatively, it may be selected at a low rate. In addition, the added music and the music other than the added music are selected at substantially the same rate. The added music is selected at a slightly higher rate than the music other than the added music. It is a concept that includes what is done. Alternatively, the determination values may be distributed such that the selection ratio is high in the order of addition. For example, when the value of the continuation count K is 16 or more, the selection ratio of the music F may be the highest, the music E, and the music D next higher. Also, conversely, the determination values may be distributed such that the selection ratio is low in the order of newly added.

  (23) In the present embodiment, the voice of the special music is turned off during the occurrence of the reach. However, if the volume of the special music is reduced, the volume is not set to 0 at once. Alternatively, the volume may be lowered. At that time, the lowering width may be uniform or non-uniform. In addition, the volume of the special musical piece in the reach may not be set to 0 as long as the volume is reduced to a level that does not hinder the effect of the reach effect. Further, as long as the effect of the reach effect is not hindered, the music in the reach effect and the special music may be partially output at the same time. For example, the volume of the special music may be reduced stepwise, and when the reach volume is output, the special music and the reach music may be overlapped and output for a short period.

  (24) In the present embodiment, when reach is generated, the output of the special music is continued while the volume is lowered. Thereby, reduction of the effect of reach production can be prevented without interrupting the output of the special music. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being bored by the special music being output from the beginning every time the reach occurs.

  (25) In the present embodiment, the volume of the special music is reduced when all reach occurs, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be determined whether or not the volume of special music is decreased based on the type of reach that occurs, or may be determined by lottery if the volume of special music is decreased.

  (26) In the present embodiment, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the fluctuation, the volume of the special music is set to 0 and continuously output. However, the volume is not changed as it is. Alternatively, the output of special music may be stopped. When the output of the special music is stopped, the output of the special music may be newly started when the player detects the launch of the game ball or starts to change, It may be one that does not output as it is.

  (27) In the present embodiment, when reaching occurs, the volume of the special music is temporarily reduced and then restored. However, when a predetermined condition is established, the volume of the special music is once reduced. If it returns, it will not be limited to the time of reach. For example, when a fanfare effect occurs, when an ending effect occurs, or when transitioning to a specific effect mode, the volume of special music can be reduced and then restored, preventing the effects of each effect from decreasing. can do.

  (28) In the present embodiment, the selection method includes player selection and random selection. However, the present invention is not limited to the presence or absence of player selection as long as at least random selection is possible.

  (29) In this embodiment, the music selection is performed in the first round of the big hit gaming state, and the selected music is output from the second round. However, the music selection timing and the output start timing are not limited to these. .

  (30) When allowing the player to specify a selection method, it is possible to perform an effect that prompts an operation. For example, the player may be prompted to perform an operation by displaying character information on the effect display device 9 or outputting sound from the speaker 27.

  (31) In the present embodiment, the measurement period of the number of continuations K is the period from the occurrence of the normal big hit or the probable big hit to the end of the short-time state and the transition to the normal state. is not. For example, it may be a period from the occurrence of a definite big hit to the termination of the positive variation state and transition to a short time state (that is, until the normal big hit ends). In addition, the number of occurrences of big hits (for example, normal big hits and probable big hits) that can be expected to win game balls to the big prize opening is converted as the number of continuations K, but the game balls are expected to win the big prize opening The number of occurrences of the impossible big hit (for example, sudden positive variation big hit) may be converted as the number of continuations K.

  (32) In the present embodiment, the period for outputting the special music is the period from the big hit gaming state to the end of the short time state, but is not limited thereto. For example, it may be output only in the jackpot gaming state, may be from the jackpot gaming state to the end of the probability change state, or may be output in a predetermined gaming state. However, it may be during the generation of a predetermined effect. Further, the period for outputting the special music may be determined by an operation from the player.

  (33) In the above-described embodiment, the output of the special music is started from the big hit game state, and the special music is continuously output when there is no particular operation from the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the output of the special music is started from the big hit gaming state, and the end point of the output period is determined based on the operation from the player, either at the end of the big hit gaming state or at the end of the short time state. It may be possible to determine from the above.

  (34) In the above-described embodiment, the music can be selected during the big hit state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, while the demo screen is displayed when the variable display is not performed, the demo screen is not displayed when the variable display is not performed, or the screen as shown in FIG. 44 is being displayed. It may be possible to select music.

  (35) In the embodiment described above, the special song selected in the first round of the jackpot state is output from the second round. In a state where the special music is output, that is, in a state where the special music flag is set, as shown in steps S706 to S707 in FIG. 21, the change of the special music and the output of the special music are always performed. Made it possible to stop. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the period during which the special music can be changed and the output of the special music can be stopped only for a specific period, for example, only in each round of the big hit state, or during the high-accuracy base after the big hit state It is good only as well.

  (36) In the embodiment described above, the output mode of the music (specifically, the volume of the music) is changed depending on whether or not it is in the big hit state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as the output mode of music is changed in two states. The two states may be two states with different degrees of advantage, for example, during high and low probability states or during high and low base states. Two states that are not different, for example, a state in which a long one is selected as the variation pattern (for example, within the first 30 times of a high base state) and a state in which a short one is selected (for example, the first 30 in high base state) Or after). By changing the output mode in two states, it is possible to make the player recognize that the state of the gaming machine has changed. When the two states are high and low probability states, or in the high and low base states, the selection timing of the music may be at the start of the high probability state or high base state However, it may be changing or displaying a demo screen. The output mode may be changed in two or more states.

  (37) In the above-described embodiment, a specific song is newly added to a plurality of types of songs under a predetermined condition (a condition that the number of consecutive big hits has reached a predetermined number, a predetermined period after the introduction of the gaming machine) The condition that the time has passed is satisfied. However, it is not limited to this, and the predetermined conditions are, for example, a condition that a big hit has occurred, a condition that the number of fluctuations in the specific rendering mode has reached 1000 times, a condition that a specific mission has been achieved, and experience It may be a condition that a value has been accumulated and a level has risen, a condition that a predetermined date has been reached, a condition that a predetermined time has come, or a condition that a predetermined time has elapsed in the specific effect mode.

  (38) In the embodiment described above, the output mode of the special music is made different by changing the volume of the special music. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the output mode of the special music may be varied by changing the tempo, sound quality, arrangement, etc. of the special music of the same melody (melody). Moreover, you may make it make the output aspect of a special music differ by making the aspect in which the audio | voice of a song entered in the special music of the same melody differs from the aspect in which the audio | voice of a song is not contained. It should be noted that the output mode of the music may be different, and the light emission mode of the lamp may be different (for example, it may be bright during the big hit, and may be dark other than during the short or middle hit or the big hit) May be flashing fast, and flashing slowly except during short or big hits).

  (39) In the embodiment described above, when changing the output mode of the special music, the following music is output as it is. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when changing the output mode of the special music, the music may be output from the beginning.

  (40) In the embodiment described above, it is possible to output the special music when the game history is stored in the mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and special music may be output even if the game history is not accumulated. In addition, even if the game history is not stored in the mode, it may be possible to select a special music.

  (41) The selection of effects on the gaming machine including the selection of special music may be performed on the screen transmitted from the management server 200 and displayed on the mobile terminal 300. Then, when the password is issued, when the password is input to the gaming machine so that the password includes the information that can specify the selected effect (selected special music), the gaming machine The effect indicated by the password may be selected and executed (special music is selected and output).

  (42) In the embodiment described above, the special music is added in less than one month or more of the introduction of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special song may be added every predetermined period (for example, one week).

  (43) In the embodiment described above, the output mode is made different at the timing when the gaming state is switched. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the output mode may be changed after a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds or 1 minute or 0 seconds may be elapsed) after the game state is switched. The output mode may be gradually changed from the timing when the gaming state is switched (for example, the volume may be gradually increased or decreased). That is, any output mode may be used so that the player can know the state of the gaming machine after the lapse of a predetermined period after the state of the gaming machine is switched.

  (44) Although the gaming machine for paying out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize has been described as the present embodiment, the game medium is sealed, and the game medium is used for the player according to the occurrence of the prize. You may employ the enclosure type game machine which adds a game point (score), without paying out at hand. The enclosed type game machine is provided with a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls as an example of a game medium in the game machine, and a storage unit for storing the game points is provided according to the ball lending operation. The gaming points are added to the storage unit, the gaming points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the operation of firing the ball, and the gaming points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of the winning.

  Such an enclosed type gaming machine may be provided with a function of counting the gaming points and transmitting the counting result to a card unit as an example of the recording medium processing device (game device). In this case, it is desirable to provide the enclosed type game machine with counting operation means (counting button) for instructing counting of the gaming points. For example, the counting result of the game points is converted into “score points” and directly recorded on “recording medium carried by the player” such as a member card inserted (accepted) in the card unit. Alternatively, the score management server connected to the card unit manages the card ID recorded on the recording medium, and transmits the counting result from the card unit to the score management server. You may make it memorize | store a player's score.

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 9 production | presentation display device, 13 1st start winning opening, 14 2nd starting winning opening, 20 special variable winning ball apparatus, 20A big winning Mouth LED, 27 Speaker, 31 Game control board (main board), 56 CPU, 70 Audio output board, 560 Game control microcomputer, 80 effect control board, 100 effect control microcomputer, 101 effect control CPU, 109 VDP .

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs a predetermined game,
Music control means capable of controlling the output of music;
Action detecting means for detecting the action of the player;
And music selection means for selecting one music from a plurality of kinds of music with different melody based on the detection result of the movement detection means.
The music selection means makes it possible to select a specific music in relation to the control to the first state which is advantageous for the player,
The music control means
When the specific music is selected by the music selection means, the specific music is output over the first state and the second state controlled after the first state,
When the first state is controlled from the first state to the second state, the specific music is changed from the mode in which the voice of the song is entered to the mode in which the voice of the song is not entered,
A gaming machine, which changes the tempo of the specific music to a different tempo when being controlled from the first state to the second state .