JP6625845B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine. Specifically, the present invention relates to a gaming machine for performing a predetermined game.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine in which music can be customized by a player (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, there has been a gaming machine that continues playing a song during a big hit even after the big hit has ended (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2012-205768 A JP 2010-115330 A

  According to the conventional gaming machine described above, the player can listen to the selected music even after the end of the big hit. However, since the music is played in the same manner even after the end of the big hit, there is a possibility that the player cannot recognize which gaming state the player is in and is confused.

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

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine) for performing a predetermined game,
Music control means (for example, effect control microcomputer 100) capable of controlling music output;
Movement detecting means (for example, a chance button 120, a trigger button 121, a stick controller 122) for detecting a movement of the player;
Display means capable of displaying a plurality of types of music that can be selected based on the action of the player (for example, an effect control microcomputer 100 for displaying the screen of FIG. 41 on the effect display device 9);
Music selection means (e.g., presentation control microcomputer 100 for selecting one of the music from among said plurality of types of music based on the detection result of said movement detecting means, step S2903 in FIG. 31, step S2908, step of FIG. 36 S3203, and step S3210), provided with,
The music control means,
The tune selected by the tune selection means may be placed in a normal state (for example, other than during a big hit state. The present invention is not limited to this. A period in which a 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; other advantageous states such as, but not limited to, a highly accurate state) Or a period in which a relatively long fluctuation pattern is selected in the high bass state.), And the selected music is output differently in the normal state and the advantageous state ( for example, the melody is the same, in the output mode manner that the volume is different. not limited thereto, and outputs the tempo, sound quality, arrangements may be different output mode.) (e.g., FIG. 2 Step S873, step S893 of FIG. 42),
When one music piece is not selected by the music piece selection means, any one of the plurality of music pieces can be output (for example, steps S2908 and S2909 in FIG. 31, step S3210 in FIG. 36, S3211, steps S3306 to S3308 in FIG. 38),
Based on the fact that the number of times controlled to be in an advantageous state for the player has reached a predetermined number (for example, the number of continuous big hits has reached a predetermined number), a specific music (for example, music D) ~ Music adding means (for example, effect control microcomputer 100, step S2906 in Fig. 31, steps S3207 and S3208 in Fig. 36), the number of songs can be increased and selected according to the number K of times of big hits and the timing. Music is selected using the tables shown in FIGS. 32 to 35).
When the specific music is added by the music adding means, the display means displays the specific music at a position different from the already selectable music (for example, the screen in FIG. 41).
The music control means outputs the specific music at a higher rate than a rate of outputting a music different from the specific music when one music is not selected by the music selection means (for example, the step of FIG. 36) As shown in S3207, Fig. 34, and Fig. 35, when the number of continuations of the big hit is a predetermined number, the newly added music is selected at a high ratio, step S2906 in Fig. 31, step S2907, and step S3207 in Fig. 36 As shown in step S3208, FIG. 33, and FIG. 35, when a predetermined period has elapsed after the introduction of the gaming machine, the newly added music piece G is selected at a high rate.)

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the effect without causing confusion for the player.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1),
Selection state control means (for example, a specific effect, for example) for setting an effect to be executed in a predetermined game to a selectable state (for example, the specific effect mode shown in FIGS. 46 and 47) based on the detection result of the operation detecting means. Effect control microcomputer 100) for controlling to a mode,
In the selection state, music selection by the music selection means becomes possible (for example, as shown in steps S2902A and S2903 in FIG. 31 and steps S3202A and S3203 in FIG. 36, on condition that the specific effect mode is set). Accept the selection of music.)

  According to such a configuration, the 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 gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The music control unit outputs the selected music in the advantageous state in an output mode in which the volume is higher than the normal state (for example, step S873 in FIG. 28).

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

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3),
The music control means can output any one of a plurality of types of music (for example, music A to music C) when one music is not selected by the music selection means (see FIG. 31, steps S2908 and S2909, steps S3210 and S3211 in FIG. 36, steps S3306 to S3308 in FIG. 38),
A predetermined condition (for example, as shown in FIG. 32 to FIG. 35, a condition that the number of continuous big hits has reached a predetermined number, a condition that a predetermined period has elapsed after the introduction of the gaming machine. The present invention is not limited 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 a specific mission was achieved, the condition that the experience value was accumulated and the level increased, and that the predetermined date was reached Based on the establishment of a condition, a condition that a predetermined time has come, or a condition that a predetermined time has elapsed in the specific effect mode, the specific songs (for example, songs D to D) are newly added to the plurality of types of songs. In the music adding means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, step S2906 in FIG. 31, and steps S3207 and S3208 in FIG. 36) for adding the music G, Selecting a song by using a table of selectable FIGS. 32 35 Increase music according to the period.) Further comprising a
The music control unit outputs the specific music at a higher rate than the rate of outputting a music different from the specific music (for example, as shown in steps S3207, FIG. 34, and FIG. 35 of FIG. If it is the predetermined number of times, the newly added music is selected at a high rate, as shown in steps S2906 and S2907 in Fig. 31, steps S3207 and S3208 in Fig. 36, Figs. When a predetermined period has elapsed after the introduction, the newly added music piece G is selected at a high rate.)

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

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4),
Further comprising a time measuring means (for example, RTC108) capable of timing;
Predetermined conditions based on the timing by the timing means (for example, a condition that one month or more has elapsed since the introduction of the gaming machine shown in FIGS. 33 and 35. The present invention is not limited to this. The condition may also be a condition that a predetermined time has elapsed in the specific effect mode.) A music adding unit that newly adds a specific music to the plurality of types of music based on the establishment of the condition.

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

It is a block diagram showing an example of the whole composition of a game system by the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a mobile terminal according to the present embodiment. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a management server in this embodiment. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing the example of circuit composition of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the example of a circuit structure of an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and a sound output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern of the effect symbol prepared beforehand. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing 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. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the effect control command which the microcomputer for game control transmits. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the effect control command which the microcomputer for game control transmits. 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. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of a hold 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 flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation command transmission process. It is a flow chart which shows the production control main processing which the production control CPU executes. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart showing an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation start process. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the effect symbol change in the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect design fluctuation stop processing in the effect control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit display process in the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during a round in the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a 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 post-round processing in the effect control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the post-round processing in the effect control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a selection method switching process. It is a flowchart which shows a music switching process. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the effect at the time of a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end production process. It is a figure which shows the experience value provision number for every level and every variable display frequency. It is a figure showing transition of a main menu screen. It is a figure showing exchange of a personal digital assistant and a management server at the time of member registration. It is a figure showing exchange of a pachinko gaming machine, a portable terminal, and a management server when playing a game without registering as a member. It is a figure showing exchange of a pachinko gaming machine, a portable terminal, and a management server when playing a game by inputting a password.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a 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 gaming system 1000 according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, a gaming system 1000 includes a pachinko gaming machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine installed in a game arcade, a management server 200 that manages a game history of the player, and a mobile terminal owned by the player. 300. In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system 1000 may include a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1. Further, the plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 may be installed in the same amusement store or may be installed in different amusement stores.

  The management server 200 and the mobile terminal 300 can communicate via the Internet 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.

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

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of mobile terminal 300 according to the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 2, portable terminal 300 includes control unit 310, storage unit 320, operation unit 330, display unit 340, audio input / output unit 350, wireless communication unit 360, antenna 361, infrared ray It includes a communication unit 380 and a camera unit 390.

  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 an application program for causing the control unit 310 to execute various functions of the mobile terminal 300.

  The operation unit 330 includes dial keys, cross keys, and other function keys for inputting numbers such as telephone numbers and various data, alphabets, and other characters. Operation unit 330 receives input of data from a user, and passes the input data to 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 another display device such as an EL (Electro Luminescence) display. Display unit 340 displays the character data and image data received from control unit 310.

  The voice input / output unit 350 includes a microphone and a speaker. The sound input / output unit 350 converts sound input from the outside into the microphone into an electric signal, transfers the signal to the control unit 310, converts the electric signal from the control unit 310 into sound, and outputs the sound to the outside using a speaker.

  Wireless communication section 360 passes a signal received by antenna 361 from another mobile terminal or server to control section 310, and causes antenna section 361 to output a signal to be transmitted from control section 310 to another mobile terminal or server.

  Infrared communication section 380 receives a signal received from another device by infrared light to control section 310, receives a signal to be transmitted to another device from control section 310, and transmits the signal by infrared light.

  The camera unit 390 captures an image of a capturing target, converts the captured 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”). The control unit 310 receives an input from the storage unit 320, the operation unit 330, the voice input / output unit 350, the wireless communication unit 360, the infrared communication unit 380, or the camera unit 390 according to a program such as an application program stored in the storage unit 320. The processed data is processed and output to the storage unit 320, the display unit 340, the audio 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 audio input / output unit 350.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of the management server 200 according to 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 semiconductor memory such as a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM and a flash memory, 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 input devices 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 by an LCD. The display unit 240 may be configured by another display device such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display or an EL (Electro Luminescence) display. Display section 240 displays the character data and image data received from control section 210.

  The communication unit 260 transfers data received from the mobile 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 mobile terminal 300 or another server via the Internet network 400. Output data.

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

  Next, the overall 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 as viewed from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape and provided in a game frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that is installed to be freely openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical components and the like are attached, and various components attached to these components (game (Excluding the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply tray (upper tray) 3. A surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be completely accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 3 and a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a hit ball are provided below the hit ball supply tray 3. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure that includes a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. On the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 into which the shot game balls can flow.

  The member forming the surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 4 is formed in a stick shape (rod shape) at, for example, a predetermined position (for example, a central portion of the lower tray) on the upper surface of the lower tray main body. A stick controller 122 is attached, which can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front, rear, left and right) by gripping. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 is provided with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger or the like) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 122 with the operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 6) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 6). A tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 6) for detecting a tilt operation on the operation rod is provided in a lower portion of the stick controller 122 inside the main body of the lower plate. The stick controller 122 has a built-in vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 6) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 has a player instructing a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the near side on the upper surface of the upper plate main 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 be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 6) that detects a player's operation performed on the chance button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the chance button 120. In the configuration example illustrated in FIG. 4, the mounting positions of the chance button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship at the center of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, while maintaining the vertical positional relationship, the mounting position of the chance button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be set to a position shifted to the left or right of the upper plate and the lower plate. Alternatively, the mounting positions of the chance button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a left-right positional relationship, for example.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 constituted by a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has an effect symbol display area for effecting variable display of effect symbols in synchronization with 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 variably displays effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative symbols (for effects) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area may not be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, The three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special symbol is being performed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is performed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, a symbol other than the symbol that is the final stop symbol (eg, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) continues for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (eg, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol). (Combination of symbols), stopped, rocked, scaled up or deformed, or multiple symbols fluctuated synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of displayed symbols were switched. An effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. The reach state and the state thereof are referred to as a reach mode. Further, a variable display including a reach effect is referred to as a reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, the result is “missing” and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In addition, in this embodiment, a case is described in which the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner as the effect of the liquid crystal display in the effect display device 9. However, the effects performed by the effect display device 9 are the same as those described in this embodiment. Instead, for example, an effect having a predetermined story property may be executed, and an effect of displaying the result of the story based on the determination result of the big hit determination and the variation pattern may be executed. For example, while performing a wrestling or soccer game or a battle effect where enemy and ally characters fight, a performance that wins the game or battle if it is a big hit, and a performance that defeats the game or battle if it is out of place Is also good. Further, for example, instead of displaying a result such as a win or loss, an effect of sequentially developing a predetermined story such as a story may be executed.

  In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol next to the effect symbol and a special symbol and a normal symbol described later. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol, in which the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol described later, There is provided a fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol 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 effect design change display is executed in synchronization with the special symbol change display (exactly, however, the effect design change display is changed on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). It is performed by measuring the fluctuation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect contents including the change display of the effect symbol disappear from the screen for a moment. The production mode has been diversified, for example, the production is performed, and the production is performed such that the movable object covers all or a part of the screen. For this reason, even when looking at the display screen on the effect display device 9, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current state is the variable display. Therefore, in this embodiment, by performing a variable display of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 to confirm the state of the fourth symbol, is the current variable display state being displayed? Whether or not it is possible to recognize it. Note that the fourth symbol is constantly displayed in a variably manner with a constant action, and does not disappear from the screen or is shielded by a shield, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  The fourth symbol for the first special symbol and the fourth symbol for the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a fourth symbol, and the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be referred to as the fourth symbol. The fourth symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a fourth symbol display area.

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

  Also, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, a display color (a display color different from a loss. For example, a color of a loss is displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. In some cases, the color is displayed in blue, but in the case of a big hit, it is displayed in red, and the display color may be changed according to the type of the big hit (either the positive hit or the normal hit). The display color may be changed depending on whether or not a big hit (for example, a big hit other than a sudden change big hit) in which a game ball can be expected to be hit into a big winning port. If controllable, the display color may be changed according to the number of rounds to be continued in the big hit game. The opening time of the special winning opening per unit is short (for example, one second), and a big hit in which it is virtually impossible to expect a game ball to enter the special winning opening, and the opening time of the special winning opening per round is long (for example, 30 seconds). Second), if there is a jackpot that can expect a game ball to enter the large winning opening, the display color is changed according to whether or not a gaming ball can be expected to enter the large winning opening. Also, for example, when the number of opening of the special winning opening per round is different, there is a big hit where a game ball can be substantially expected to enter the big winning opening and a big hit which cannot be expected. Alternatively, the display color may be changed depending on whether or not a game ball can be expected to substantially enter the special winning opening.

  Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, a display color (a display color different from a loss. For example, a color of a loss is displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. In some cases, the color is displayed in blue, but in the case of a big hit, it is displayed in red, and the display color may be changed according to the type of the big hit (either the positive hit or the normal hit). The display color may be changed depending on whether or not a big hit (for example, a big hit other than a sudden change big hit) in which a game ball can be expected to be hit into a big winning port. If controllable, the display color may be changed according to the number of rounds to be continued in the big hit game. The opening time of the special winning opening per unit is short (for example, one second), and a big hit in which it is virtually impossible to expect a game ball to enter the special winning opening, and the opening time of the special winning opening per round is long (for example, 30 seconds). Second), if there is a jackpot that can expect a game ball to enter the large winning opening, the display color is changed according to whether or not a gaming ball can be expected to enter the large winning opening. Also, for example, when the number of opening of the special winning opening per round is different, there is a big hit where a game ball can be substantially expected to enter the big winning opening and a big hit which cannot be expected. Alternatively, the display color may be changed depending on whether or not a game ball can be expected to substantially enter the special winning opening.

  The display colors of the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d when the light is turned off are different from the background image (for example, black) in order to prevent the background image from being invisible when the light is turned off. Desirably.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the fourth 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 an LED is used separately from the effect display device 9. To realize the fourth symbol display area. 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 turned on, and any one of the two LEDs is stopped. Depending on whether or not the big hit symbol is displayed, whether or not the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed may be 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. However, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbol may be provided in a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, a fourth symbol display area common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be realized by using a light-emitting body such as a lamp or an LED. In this case, 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 executed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, by performing display in which display of different display colors is repeatedly turned on and off at predetermined time intervals, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be executed in a distinguished manner. 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 executed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, for example, Alternatively, by performing a display in which lighting and extinguishing are repeated at different time intervals, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be executed separately. Also, for example, the same big hit symbol is used when deriving and displaying a stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and when deriving and displaying a stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol. Alternatively, a stop symbol in a different mode may be stopped and displayed.

  On the right side 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, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers from 0 to 9. That is, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the right side of the effect display device 9 (on the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second variable display section) 8b for variably displaying a 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, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers from 0 to 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, for example, in a square shape. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers (or two-digit symbols) of 00 to 99.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display (variable display unit). May be.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, but the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display.

  In the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, when the game ball is the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening). 14 (including winning), the variable display start condition (for example, the case where the number of stored memories is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) This is started based on the establishment of the state and the state in which the big hit game is not executed), and after a variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through an area that is determined in advance as a winning area, such as a winning opening or a gate, and includes a concept that the game ball has entered (wins) the winning opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result means that symbols (examples of identification information) are finally stopped and displayed.

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

  Below the winning device having the first starting winning port (first starting port) 13, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 having the second starting winning port 14 in which game balls can be won. The game ball that has won the second start winning port (second start port) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6, and is detected by the second start port switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second starting winning port 14 (the starting prize can be easily won), and the state becomes advantageous for the player. In a state where the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in an open state, game balls are more likely to win in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Further, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning port 14. Therefore, when the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the closed state, a game ball is more likely to win in the first starting winning opening 13 than in the second starting winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured such that it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to win).

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

  When the variable prize ball device 15 is controlled to be in an open state, a game ball heading for the variable prize ball device 15 is extremely easy to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly below the effect display device 9, but the distance 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 13 is provided. 13 and the nail arrangement around the first starting winning opening 13 makes it difficult for the game balls to be guided to the first starting winning opening 13, and the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is reduced. May be made higher than the winning rate of the first starting winning opening 13.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only the second starting winning port 14 is provided. A configuration in which a variable winning ball device that opens and closes any of the starting winning ports 14 may be provided.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is provided a second special symbol hold storage display 18b composed of four displays for displaying the number of activated prize balls entering the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the second number of hold storage. Is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b increases the number of lighted displays by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of illuminated displays is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of effective winning balls entering the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as a start memory or a start winning memory). ) Is provided with a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a composed of four displays. The first special symbol hold storage display 18a increases the number of lighted displays by one each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of illuminated displays is reduced by one.

  Further, a lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with a first hold storage display section 18c for displaying the first hold storage number and a second hold storage display section 18d for displaying the second hold storage number. ing. Note that an area (summed storage display unit) for displaying the total number (summed suspended storage count) that is the sum of the first suspended storage count and the second suspended storage count may be provided. In this way, by providing the total suspension storage display unit that displays the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of the execution conditions that do not satisfy the start condition of the variable display.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) 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. The variable design of the effect symbol as the symbol of 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. 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. Also, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the user of the big hit. Is stopped and displayed.

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

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

  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 ordinary symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is a state in which the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol, which is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player (a state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning port 14). Changes to In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 10, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls passing through the gate 32. Each time a game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, each time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the symbol holding storage display 41 normally increases the number of lit LEDs by one. Then, every time the variable display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. Furthermore, a probable change state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than that in the normal state (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is increased compared to the normal state) In this case, the probability that the stopped symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 hits the symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened are increased. In addition, even in a time-saving state in which the symbol fluctuation time is not shortened (a game state in which the variable display time of a special symbol is reduced), the opening time and the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened 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 addition, four speakers 27 that emit sound effects and voices as predetermined voice outputs are provided on the upper left and right sides and lower left and right sides of the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on a front frame is provided.

  In the gaming machine, a ball launching device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to a player operating a ball operating handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch game balls into the game area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball fired from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through a hitting rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting 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 first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display (fluctuation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to a winning in the first starting winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is increased by one on the condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

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

  In this embodiment, when a probability change big hit occurs, the game state is shifted to the high probability state, and the game ball is easily started and won (that is, the special symbol displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9). The state shifts to the high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that the execution condition of the variable display is easily satisfied. Also, when the gaming state is shifted to the time saving state, the state shifts to the high base state. In the case of the high base state, for example, as compared with the case of not being in the high base state, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is extended. It becomes easy to start winning a prize.

  Note that, instead of extending the time during which the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display device 10 shifts to the ordinary symbol probable state in which the probability that the stopped symbol hits the symbol is increased. This may cause a transition to the high base state. When the stop symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 reaches a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In this case, by controlling the transition to the normal symbol probable state, the probability that the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 hits the symbol is increased, and the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being opened is increased. Therefore, if the state is shifted to the normal symbol change state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state in which starting winning is easy (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased when the stop symbol of the ordinary symbol is a hit symbol, or when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a positive variation symbol, and the like, from the disadvantageous state for the player. The state changes to an advantageous state (a state in which starting winning is easy). 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.

  In addition, by shifting to the normal symbol time reduction state in which the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10 is shortened, the normal symbol may be shifted to the high base state. In the normal symbol time reduction state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of the normal symbol hitting increases. Therefore, as the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being opened increases, and the winning prize ball device 15 is easily started (high base state).

  In addition, by shifting to the time saving state in which the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, so that the fluctuation of the special symbol or the effect symbol starts. This increases the frequency (in other words, the speed of the storage of the hold memory becomes faster), and it is possible to reduce the occurrence of an invalid start winning. Therefore, an effective start winning is more likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility that a big hit game is played increases.

  Furthermore, by shifting to all of the above-mentioned states (open extended state, ordinary symbol positive change state, ordinary symbol time reduction state, and special symbol time reduction state), it becomes easier to start winning (transition to the high base state). May be. In addition, by shifting to any one of the above-mentioned states (open extended state, normal symbol positive change state, normal symbol time-saving state, and special symbol time-saving state), the starting prize can be easily made (high base). State). In addition, by shifting to only one of the above-described states (extended open state, normal symbol probable state, normal symbol time-saving state, and special symbol time-saving state), it becomes easy to win a start (high). (Transition to the base state).

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 5 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. 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 according to the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built 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 include at least the RAM 56 in addition to the CPU 56, and the ROM 54 may be externally or internally provided. Further, the I / O port unit 57 may be provided externally. The microcomputer 560 for game control further includes a random number circuit 503 for generating a hardware random number (a random number generated by a hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM serving as a non-volatile storage unit, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board 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 becomes unable to supply power). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special symbol process flag or a probable change flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data according 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. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up by a power supply.

  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 CPU 56) hereinafter executes (or performs processing). Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to the microcomputer mounted on a board other than the main board 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether to make a big hit based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing. Based on the fact that the winning time is when the numerical data is read (extracted), the numerical data to be read has a random number generation function that becomes a random value.

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

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

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

  Also, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a and a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying a special symbol, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying a normal symbol, and a first special symbol holding storage. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage storage display 18b, and the ordinary symbol storage storage display 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit 64 that outputs an information output signal such as big hit information indicating occurrence of a big hit 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 (comprising an 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. The effect control command is received, and the display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying the effect symbols is performed.

  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 special winning opening LED 20A provided in the special winning opening via the lamp driver board 35. And controls 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. Although the microcomputer is not mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and the sound output board 70 in the example shown in FIG. 6, a microcomputer may be mounted. Further, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information on effects such as effect symbol process flags. Note that the RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 100 is not backed up by a power supply. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to 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. An effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103 in response to the effect control INT signal). 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.

  The effect control CPU 101 executes a predetermined process based on time measurement information from an RTC (Real Time Clock) 108 that measures the date and time.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control 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 the VRAM there. The 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 a command for reading necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) to the VDP 109 in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM previously stores character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, data of persons, characters, figures and symbols (including effect designs), and background images. ROM. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in accordance with a command from the effect control CPU 101. Then, 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 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 allows a signal input from the relay board 77 to pass only in a direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass a signal in a direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  The relay board 77 serves as a signal direction restricting means for passing a signal input from the main board 31 only in a direction toward the effect control board 80 (not passing a signal in a direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). Is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 6 illustrates a diode. In addition, a unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Further, the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 through the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, so that the signal from the relay board 77 to the inside of the main board 31 is regulated. 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 a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit which is a unidirectional circuit may be provided outside the output port 571 (on the side of the relay board 77).

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

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

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter such as the frame LED 28 or 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 voice synthesizing IC 703 generates a voice or sound effect according to the sound number data and outputs the generated voice or sound effect to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the audio synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706. The audio 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 indicating a sound effect or voice output mode in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, a fluctuation period of the effect symbol).

  In the present embodiment, the special music is output from the speaker 27. The special song is a song that is continuously output for a predetermined period (a period from the second round of the jackpot where a game ball can be expected to enter the special winning opening until the time-saving state ends). Note that the audio data for the special music is stored as data different from the process data of the fluctuation effect and the jackpot effect, and the special music is continuously output without interfering with the fluctuation. In the present embodiment, the special songs include six types of songs A to F, and any one of the songs is selected and output. At this time, one music piece is selected from the options determined based on the number of continuations K. The number of continuations K is the number of times a big hit has occurred without shifting to the normal state, and is the so-called number of extended holidays.

  In this example, the configuration is such that, as the value of the number of continuations K is larger, the number of options of the special song increases, and the selection of the song from more options becomes possible. For example, if the value of the number of continuations K is 1 or more and less than 6 (from the first big hit to before the occurrence of the sixth big hit), three types of music A to C can be selected, and the value of the number of continuations 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 number of continuations K is 11 or more and less than 16 (from the 11th big hit to the 16th big hit). If the value of the number of continuations K is 16 or more (after the 16th big hit), six types of songs A to F can be selected. is there. That is, when a big hit occurs in which the number of continuations K is “6”, “11”, or “16”, selectable special songs are added.

  In addition, a method of selecting a special music to be output (also referred to as a music selection method) includes a player selection in which a music is specified by a player and a random selection in which a random selection is made by a gaming machine. It is configured to let the player specify whether to set the method. When the output of the special song by the player selection is completed, the special song by the player selection is output again. On the other hand, when the output of the special song by the random selection ends, any of the special songs is again output. Is selected by a gaming machine by random lottery and output. In the present embodiment, the selection method is set by the player in the first round in the big hit game 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 music selection when a new option is added, the selection rate of the newly added option is higher than the selection rate of the other options than the newly added option. Is set. Further, in the next random music selection, the selection rate of the newly added option is not set to be higher than the selection rate of the option other than the newly added option. Further, in the present embodiment, the volume of the special music is turned off at the time of occurrence of the reach, so that the player can listen to the music in the reach effect.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a main process 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 a security check process which is a process for confirming whether or not the contents of the program are valid. Then, the main processing after step S1 is started. In the main processing, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, an interrupt mode of a maskable interrupt is set (step S2), and a stack pointer designated address is set as a 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 the mode to indicate the interrupt address. When an interrupt that can be masked occurs, the CPU 56 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter on the stack.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the RAM 55 to an accessible state (step S6), and shifts 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. By such a software delay process, the start timing of the game control process can be delayed as compared with a case where the software delay process is not executed. When the delay processing is executed, a situation occurs in which a microcomputer of another control board cannot receive a command transmitted by the game control board (main board 31) with respect to another control board (for example, the payout control board 37). Can be prevented.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the clear switch has been turned on (step S7). Note that the CPU 56 may check the state of the clear signal only once through the input port, or may check the state of the clear signal a plurality of times. For example, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is the off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second), the state of the clear signal is confirmed again. At that time, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is on, it is determined that the clear signal is on. At this time, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is in the OFF state, after a predetermined delay time, the state of the clear signal may be confirmed again. Here, the number of reconfirmations is not limited to one or two, but may be three or more. Alternatively, the check may be performed twice, and the check may be performed again when the check results do not match.

  If the clear switch is not turned on in step S7, it is determined 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 has stopped. Confirm (step S8). In this embodiment, when the power supply is stopped, a process for protecting the data in the backup RAM area is performed. When 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 has been saved. . If it is confirmed that the power supply stop processing is not being performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization processing.

  Whether or not the power supply stop processing has been performed is determined by the value of the backup monitoring timer stored in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop processing being a value (for example, 2) corresponding to the execution of the power supply stop processing. ) Or not. Note that such a confirmation method is an example. For example, in the power supply stop processing, a flag indicating that the power supply stop processing has been executed is set in the backup flag area, and in step S8, the flag is set. 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 a data check (parity check in this example) of the backup RAM area (step S9). In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in a checksum data area, and a checksum calculation start address is set in a pointer. Also, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of data to be checked is set. Then, an 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 value of the pointer is increased by one, and the value of the number of checksum calculations is decremented by one. The above process is repeated until the value of the number of checksum calculations becomes zero. When the value of the number of checksum calculations becomes 0, the CPU 56 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area, and uses the inverted data 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. If the power is restored after an unexpected power outage or other power supply interruption, the data in the backup RAM area should have been saved, and the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area may be different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, the initialization processing (the processing of steps S10 to S14) executed at the time of turning on the power other than the recovery from the stop of the power supply is performed. Execute.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process 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 stopping the power supply. Specifically, the start 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 a work area (an 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 is set for an area of the work area that may be initialized. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that must not be initialized remain. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probable change flag, etc.), an area where the output state of the output port is stored (output port buffer), This is a portion where data indicating the number of payout prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the start 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, control goes to a 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. The start 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 random number counter for normal symbol determination, a buffer for normal symbol determination, a special symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a prize ball flag, a ball out flag, and the like are selectively processed according to the control state. The initial value is set in the flag for performing

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

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

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

  When the setting of the timer interrupt is completed, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition state (step S17), executes the initial value random number update processing (step S18a) and the display random number update processing (step S18b), The interrupt is permitted again (step S19). That is, the CPU 56 sets the interrupt disabled state when the initial value random number update processing and the display random number update processing are executed, and sets the interrupt enabled state when the execution of the initial value random number update processing and the display random number update processing ends. To

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

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

  Also, the reason why the interrupt prohibition state is set when the display random number update process is executed is that the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are also executed in a timer interrupt process described later (that is, the timer interrupt process is performed). This is because the same processing is executed in steps S26 and S27 of the interrupt processing), thereby avoiding conflict with the processing in the timer interrupt processing. That is, if a timer interrupt 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 interrupt processing, The continuity of 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, the timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt processing. During the execution of the main process, specifically, when a timer interrupt occurs during the period in which the interrupt is permitted during the execution of the loop process of steps S17 to S19, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 A timer interrupt process started in response to 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 a power-off signal has been output (whether or not the device has been turned on) (step S20). Then, the CPU 56 receives detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the first startup port switch 13a, the second startup port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 58, and detects the input of each switch. (Switch processing: Step S21). Specifically, if the state of the input port for inputting the detection signal of each switch is ON, the value of a switch timer provided for each switch is incremented by one.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a display control process for controlling the display of the special symbol display 8, the ordinary symbol display 10, the special symbol storage storage display 18, and the ordinary symbol storage display 41 (step S22). With respect to the special symbol display 8 and the ordinary symbol display 10, control is performed to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S36 and S37.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning notification process for detecting occurrence of an abnormal winning in the special 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 hit 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 a special symbol process (step S28). In the special symbol process process, a corresponding process is selected and executed in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to a gaming state. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each processing according to the gaming state. Further, a normal symbol process is performed (step S29). In the normal symbol process process, a corresponding process is selected and executed according to a 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 processing according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command relating to an effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect symbol command control process: step S30). The fact that the fluctuation of the effect symbol is synchronized with the fluctuation of the special symbol means that the fluctuation time (variable display period) is the same.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (step S32). Specifically, in response to the detection of a winning based on the turning-on of one of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23, the payout control microcircuit mounted on the payout control board 37. 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 payout device 97 according to a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In addition, a test terminal 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). Further, 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). Then, the CPU 56 executes a storage process for checking an increase or decrease in the number of reserved storages (step S35).

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

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

Thereafter, an interrupt permission state is set (step S39), and the process ends.
According to the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every 4 ms. The game control processing corresponds to the processing of steps S21 to S39 (excluding steps S31 and S33) in the timer interrupt processing. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set. May be executed.

  When the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9 are stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. Without reaching the reach state, a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not reach the reach may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally non-reachable”) variable display mode when the variable display result is a lost symbol.

  When the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9 are stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. The reach effect is executed after the reach state is reached, and a predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not eventually become a big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lost”) when the variable display result is “losed”.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit 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, in the "left", "middle", and "right" symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R of the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed. , There is a case in which the probability change big hit symbol (for example, “135”) is suddenly stopped and displayed without reaching the reach.)

  When the small hit "5" is stop-displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 changes the effect display variable display mode to "suddenly probable big hit". After the effect symbols are variably displayed in the same manner as in the case of, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the suddenly changing big hit symbol, for example, “135”) may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the stop display of the small hit symbol “5” on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. .

  Here, the small hit is a small winning opening that is less open than the big hit and an extremely short opening time per opening (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 second twice). Note that when the small hitting game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probable state to the normal state or from the normal state to the probable state. In addition, the sudden change big hit means that the number of times the big winning opening is opened in the big hit gaming state is smaller than other big hits, and the opening time per one time is extremely short (in this embodiment, the opening time of 0.1 second is 2 seconds). It is a big hit and a big hit that shifts the game state after the big hit game to the positive change state (that is, by doing so, it is possible to make the player appear to have suddenly changed to the positive change state). Things). That is, in this embodiment, the sudden change big hit and the small hit have the same opening pattern of the big winning opening. By performing such control, if the large winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 second, it is not possible to suddenly recognize whether the winning is a big hit or a small hit, so that the player has a high probability state. (Probable change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Note that, in this embodiment, when a probability change big hit or small hit suddenly occurs, the opening time per time is shortened, and the number of times of opening the big winning port is smaller than the normal big hit or the probability change big hit. May be either one of them. For example, in the case of a sudden change in a large hit or a small hit, control may be performed so that the winning port is opened only for 15 seconds twice. In addition, for example, in the case of a sudden change in a large hit or a small hit, control may be performed such that the large winning opening is opened 15 times for 0.1 second only. In such a case, when suddenly changing big hits or small hits occur, the number of times of opening the big winning opening or shortening the opening time of the big winning opening per time is shortened compared to the normal big hit or the probability changing big hit. By doing so, it is only necessary that the number of winning of the game balls to the special winning opening is reduced at least as compared with the normal big hit or the probable big hit.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1 to non-reach PA1-1, A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. In addition, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “outside” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 , Super PA3-1 to super PA3-2, and fluctuation patterns of super PB3-1 to super PB3-2. Note that, as shown in FIG. 9, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4 that is used when no reach is performed and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-run is performed once again. In the case of using the normal PB2-1 among the fluctuation patterns that are used in the case of the reach and involve the effect of the pseudo-run, the re-change is performed once. The variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-2 used when the user does not reach is the variation pattern for shortened variation, and the variation time of the effect symbol is reduced to a short time (1.5 seconds in this example). . In addition, when the normal PB2-2 is used among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of the reach and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-run, the re-change is performed twice. Furthermore, when the super PA3-1 to the super PA3-2 are used among the fluctuation patterns which are used in the case of the reach and produce the effect of the pseudo-run, the re-variation is performed three times. In addition, the re-variation is to perform the variable display of the production symbol again after temporarily suspending the production symbol that is once out of the range from the start of the variable display of the production symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, as a variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 -3 to Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to Super PA3-4, 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 the special PG1-1 to the special PG1-3, the special PG2-1 to the special PG2-2 are the fluctuation patterns used when suddenly changing large hits or small hits.

  In addition, 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 the big hit or the small hit and that produce the effect of the pseudo-run, the re-change is performed once. In addition, when the normal PB2-4 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used in the case of the reach and include the effect of the pseudo-run, the re-change is performed twice. Furthermore, when the super PA3-3 to the super PA3-4 are used among the fluctuation patterns which are used in the case of the reach and produce the effect of the pseudo-run, the re-variation is performed three times. In addition, the fluctuation pattern of the special PG1-3 used in the case of the sudden change big hit or the small hit and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-run is re-changed once.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, when the fluctuation time is fixedly determined according to the type of the reach (for example, in the case of Super Reach A with pseudo run, the fluctuation time is 32). .75 seconds and the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds in the case of Super Reach A without the pseudo run.) For example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, Alternatively, the fluctuating time may be made different according to the total number of stored storages. For example, even when the same type of super reach is involved, the fluctuation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storages increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super-reach, when performing the fluctuating display of the first special symbol, the fluctuating time may be made different according to the first reserved storage number. In the case of performing the fluctuation display of the two special symbols, the fluctuation time may be varied according to the second number of reserved storages. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each of the values of the first storage number and the second storage number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the storage numbers 0 to 2 and the storage numbers 3 and 4). A variation pattern type determination table is prepared in advance), and the determination table is selected according to the value of the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number to vary the variation time.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probable big hit, sudden probable big hit described later) (for big hit type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): Determine the type (type) of the variation pattern (for determining the variation pattern type)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): Determine a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) (for fluctuation 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 initial value of random 4 (for determining random 4 initial value)
In this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by first using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) to determine the variation pattern type, and using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) to determine the variation pattern. One of the variation patterns included in the pattern type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined by the two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is obtained by grouping a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped by the type of reach, and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach, a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with super reach A, and a fluctuation pattern with super reach B are included. It may be divided into a variation pattern type. Also, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped by the number of times of re-change of the pseudo run, and a change pattern type including a change pattern without pseudo run, a change pattern type including a change pattern of one re-run, A variation pattern type including a variation pattern with two fluctuations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with three re-variations may be used. Further, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be grouped based on the presence or absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-run or a sliding effect.

  In step S25 in the game control process shown in FIG. 8, the game control microcomputer 560 controls the counter for generating the big hit type determination random number (1) and the normal symbol hit random number (4). Count up (1 addition). That is, they are the random numbers for determination, and the other random numbers are the random numbers for display (random 2, random 3) or the random numbers for initial value (random 5). Note that random numbers other than the above-described random numbers may be used in order to enhance the gaming effect. Also, in this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560 (may be hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the big hit determination random number. Note that a software random number may be used as the jackpot determination random number instead of a hardware random number.

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

  FIGS. 11B and 11C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a set 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 displaying the variation of the first special symbol, and a small hit determination table used when performing the variation display of the second special symbol. (For second special symbol). Each numerical value described in FIG. 11B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and is set in FIG. 11C for the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol). Each numerical value described is set. 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. 11C may not be provided. In this embodiment, when the game state is shifted to the certain change state, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Even if the game state is shifted to the probable change state, a small hit is generated, and if it is configured to perform an effect that stimulates whether or not the probable change occurs, even if the current game state is the probable change state, On the contrary, it makes the player feel troublesome. Therefore, if the small hit is not generated during the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the small hit is less likely to occur when the gaming state is in the probable change state, and the directing effect for the probable change is not performed more than necessary. This can prevent a situation in which the player feels troublesome.

  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). The big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. If any one of the jackpot determination values is matched, the special symbol is determined to be a jackpot (a normal jackpot, a probable big hit, and a sudden probable big hit described later). If the random number for big hit determination 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 “probability” illustrated in FIG. 11A indicates a probability (ratio) of a big hit. The “probability” shown in FIGS. 11B and 11C indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit. To determine whether or not to make a big hit means to determine whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but to determine whether to stop the symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It is also to decide whether to make a big hit symbol. Determining whether or not to make a small hit means to determine whether or not to shift to the small hitting game state, but the stop in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. That is, it is determined whether or not the symbol is 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, a small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used, a case where a small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is started and the first special symbol change display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is started and the second special symbol is displayed. As compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “small hit” is higher.

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

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b indicate that the type of big hit is "normal big hit" or "normal big hit" based on the random number (random 1) for big hit type determination when the variable display result is determined to be a big hit symbol. This is a table that is referred to for determining one of “probably variable jackpot” and “suddenly variable jackpot”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11D and 11E, five determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes). In contrast, one determination value is assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” in the big hit type determination table 131b (ratio of 1/40). Will be suddenly determined as a jackpot). Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is started and the first special symbol change display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is started and the second special symbol is displayed. Compared to the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio of being determined to be “suddenly variable jackpot” is higher. In addition, "sudden probability change big hit" is allocated only to the big hit type determination table 131a for the first special symbol, and "sudden probability change big hit" is not allocated to the big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol (ie, Only when performing the variable display of the first special symbol, it may be determined that “suddenly variable big hit”.)

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11D and 11E, the jackpot types include a “normal jackpot”, a “probably variable jackpot”, and a “suddenly variable jackpot”. In this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is two types, that is, 15 rounds and two rounds. However, the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is shown in this embodiment. Not limited to For example, there may be provided a 10R probability variable jackpot for controlling a 10 round jackpot game, a 7R probability variable jackpot for controlling a 7 round jackpot game, and a 5R probability variable jackpot for controlling a 5 round jackpot game. Further, in this embodiment, the case where the jackpot types are three types of “normal jackpot”, “probable variable jackpot” and “suddenly variable jackpot” is shown. A jackpot type may be provided. Conversely, the number of big hit types may be less than three, for example, only two big hit types may be provided.

  The “normal jackpot” is a jackpot in which the game is controlled to a 15-round jackpot game state, and after the jackpot game state ends, shifts to only the time reduction state. Then, after the shift to the time saving state, when the variable display is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the time saving state ends. Note that even before the variable display ends a predetermined number of times, the time saving state ends even when the next big hit occurs.

  The term “probable jackpot” refers to a jackpot in which the game is controlled to the jackpot game state of 15 rounds and the state is shifted to the probable change state after the end of the jackpot game state. Will be migrated.) Then, the probable change state and the time saving state continue until the next big hit occurs.

  In addition, "suddenly variable jackpot" means that the number of times of opening the special winning opening is smaller than that of "normal jackpot" or "variable jackpot" (in this embodiment, two times of opening for 0.1 second are permitted). It is a big hit. That is, in the case of "suddenly changing probability big hit", it is controlled to the big hit gaming state of two rounds. The opening time of the special winning jackpot per round is as long as 29 seconds in the case of "normal jackpot" or "probable jackpot", whereas the opening time of the winning jackpot per round is long in "sudden probability jackpot". It is extremely short, 0.1 second, and it is hardly expected that a game ball will win a big winning opening during a big hit game. Then, in this embodiment, after the sudden change big hitting game state is ended, the game is shifted to the certain change state (in this embodiment, the game is shifted to the certain change state and also to the time saving state). Then, the probable change state and the time saving state continue until the next big hit occurs.

  The mode of the sudden change big hit is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment. For example, the number of times the special winning opening is opened may be set to 15 times (15 rounds), which is the same as the normal big hit or the sudden change big hit, and only the opening time of the special winning opening may be extremely short as 0.1 second.

  In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, even when the "small hit" occurs, the opening of the special winning opening is performed twice for 0.1 seconds each, and the big hit gaming state by the "sudden probability change big hit" Similar control is performed. Then, in the case of "small hit", the game state does not change and the game state before the "small hit" is maintained after the opening of the special winning opening twice. By doing so, it is not possible to recognize whether it is "suddenly changeable big hit" or "small hit", and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, when the big hit types are all configured to be the probable big hits, the small hits need not be provided. In addition, in the case where a small hit is provided when all of the big hit types are probable big hits, a sudden probable big hit that is only shifted to a probable change state (high probability state) and does not accompany a time saving state (high base state) is provided. (It is preferable that the opening pattern of the special winning opening is also the same in the case of the sudden change big hit and the small hit).

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

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

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether to make a big hit, whether to make a small hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display results of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H). Therefore, the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

  The 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 the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the symbol confirmation designation command, it ends variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol and derives and displays the display result.

  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. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure restoration designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is restarted. When power is supplied to the gaming machine, the microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and otherwise, initializes the game. Send a command.

  The 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, for specifying the start of the big hit game (big hit start specifying command: fanfare specifying command). In this embodiment, a big hit start specifying command or a small hit / suddenly variable big hit start specifying command is used depending on the type of big hit. More specifically, a big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used in the case of "normal big hit" or "probable change big hit", and in the case of "sudden positive change big hit" or "small hit", / Abrupt probability change big hit start designation command (A002 (H)) is used. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit the fanfare designation command for designating the start of the sudden change big hit when suddenly hitting, but not to send the fanfare designation command for small hitting. Good.

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

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, for specifying the end of the big hit game (big hit end specifying command: ending 1 specifying command). Note that the big hit end designation command (A301 (H)) is used when a big hit game based on “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” is ended. The command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / suddenly variable big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden change big hit game. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for sudden change big hit end designation when sudden change is a big hit, but not to send an ending designation command for small hit. Is also good.

  The 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 for specifying background display when the gaming state is in the probable change state (probability change state background specification command). The command B002 (H) is an effect control command (a time-saving state designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the time-saving state.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reservation storage number addition designation command) for designating that the first reservation storage number has increased by one. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (a second reserved storage number addition designation command) for designating that the second reserved storage number has been increased by one. The command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first subtraction storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the first reservation storage number has decreased by one. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (a second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the second reserved storage 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 above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 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 FIGS. I do.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 designates the variation pattern of the effect symbol every time a special winning symbol is displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b when there is a winning start. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the effect 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". Such a command form is an example, and another command form may be used. For example, a control command composed of one byte or three or more bytes may be used.

  As a method of transmitting the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 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-like (rectangular wave) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing the 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 process of fetching 1-byte data by an interrupt process.

  In the examples shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed on the first special symbol display 8 a in the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The effect display can be used in common with the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the change of the second special symbol on the symbol indicator 8b, and the effect is performed in conjunction with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the effect parts such as the device 9, it is possible not to increase the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of a program for a special symbol process (step S26) 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 process, the CPU 56 detects that a game ball has won the first starting port switch 13a or the second starting winning port 14 for detecting that a game ball has won the first starting winning port 13. If the second starting port switch 14a is turned on, that is, if the first winning port 13 has a start winning or the second starting port 14 has a winning port, the starting port switch passing process is performed. Execute (steps S311 and S312). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

The processing in steps S300 to S310 is as follows.
Special symbol normal processing (step S300): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. When the game control microcomputer 560 is ready to start the variable display of the special symbol, the microcomputer 560 checks the storage number of the numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (the total reserved storage number). The number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total reserved storage number counter. If the count value of the total reserved storage 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 a big hit. In the case of a big hit, a big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The big hit flag is reset when the big hit game ends.

  Variation pattern setting processing (step S301): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, a variation pattern is determined, and the variation time (variable display time: the time from the start of the variable display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) in the variation pattern is defined as the variation time of the variable display of the special symbol. Decide to do. Further, a fluctuation time timer for measuring the fluctuation time of the special symbol is started. 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 processing (step S302): 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 change processing (step S303): 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 (the fluctuation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control for transmitting the designated command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. Note that the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the fourth symbol when the symbol determination designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

  Special symbol stop processing (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. If the big hit 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, based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4, the special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process will be described later. The data is set in the output buffer for setting special symbol display control data, and in the display control process of step S22, the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting content of the output buffer.

  Large winning opening pre-opening process (step S305): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the special winning opening opening pre-processing, control for opening the special winning opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter for counting the number of game balls entering the special winning opening) and the like are initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. The execution time of the special winning opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (6 in this example) corresponding to step S306. Note that the pre-winning opening process is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process is also a process of starting a jackpot game.

  Big winning opening process (step S306): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. Control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. When the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there is still a remaining round, 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): 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 for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Further, a process of setting a flag (for example, a probability change flag or a time saving flag) indicating a game state is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Pre-small hit release processing (step S308): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the small hit opening pre-processing, control for opening the big winning opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter for counting the number of game balls entering the special winning opening) and the like are initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. The execution time of the special winning opening 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. The small hit opening pre-processing is executed every time the big winning opening during the small hitting game is opened. However, when the first opening during the small hitting game is started, the small hit opening pre-processing is performed for the small hitting game. It is also a process to start.

  Small hit opening processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing for confirming establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening is performed. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and the number of times of opening the special winning 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 rounds have been completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

  Small hit end processing (step S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control is performed to cause the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hitting game 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 starting port switch passage processing in step S312. In the starting port switch passage processing, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first starting port switch 13a is on (step S211). If the first starting port switch 13a is not on, the process proceeds to step S217. If the first opening switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved storage for counting the first reserved storage number). It is confirmed whether the value of the number counter is 4) (step S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to step S217.

  If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S213), and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is incremented by 1 (step S214). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in a storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 16) (step S215). . In the process of step S215, a random R (hard hit determination random number) which is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) which 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. Note that the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) and the random number for determining the variation pattern (random 3) are not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the opening opening switch passing process (at the time of starting winning). It may be extracted at the start of the change of one 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 described later, A value may be directly extracted from a fluctuation pattern determination random number counter for generating a determination random number (random 3).

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second starting port switch 14a is in an on state (step S217). If the second starting port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated. If the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the number of second reserved storages has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved storage for counting the number of second reserved storages). It is checked whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (step S218). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S219), and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is incremented by 1 (step S220). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in a storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 16) (step S221). . In the process of step S221, a random R (hard hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot 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 is to be noted that the random number for random determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the start-up switch passing process (at the time of starting 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 reserved storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S222).

  FIGS. 17 and 18 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of storages to be held (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the sum reserved storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not been transmitted yet, control is performed to transmit the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is performed. finish. Note that, for example, upon transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. Then, when the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interrupt is executed after transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completed flag is set and the customer waiting demonstration is repeated. What is necessary is just to control not to transmit a demonstration designation command. In this case, the customer waiting demo designation command transmitted flag may be reset when the next special symbol change display is started.

  If the total number of reserved storages is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second number of reserved storages is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter is 0. If the second reserved number is not 0, the CPU 56 sets 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 indicate "second" (step S53). If the second reserved storage number is 0 (that is, if only the first reserved storage number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by performing the processing 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 such 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 of reserved storages = 1 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 that each random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage number buffer. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage number buffer. In the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the reserved storage number counter 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 storage number counter by one, and stores each storage area in the first reserved storage number buffer. Shift the contents of When the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is decremented by one, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved storage number buffer are shifted.

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

  Therefore, the order in which the random numbers stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved storage numbers (or the respective second reserved storage numbers) are always the first reserved storage number (or (The number of second reserved storages) = 1, 2, 3, and 4.

  Then, the CPU 56 reduces the value of the total number of pending storages by one. That is, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is decremented by 1 (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the current game state (step S60). In this case, if the probable change flag indicating the probable change state is set, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the probable change state background designation command. In addition, when the probable change flag is not set and the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the time saving state background designation command. If neither the probable change flag nor the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the normal state background designation command.

  Note that, in this embodiment, the case where the background designation command is transmitted each time for each change is shown. For example, at the start of the change, it is determined whether or not the game state has changed since the last change, The background designation command according to the changed game state may be transmitted only when the state has changed. With such a configuration, the number of transmissions 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 the command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) according 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, for each timer interrupt, the microcomputer for effect control in the order of the background designation command, the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the hold storage number subtraction designation command. 100. Specifically, when changing the special symbol, a background designating command is transmitted first, a variation pattern command is transmitted after a lapse of 4 ms, a display result designating command is transmitted after a lapse of 4 ms, and after a lapse of 4 ms. A command for specifying the number of held storages to be subtracted is transmitted. When the special symbol change is started, a symbol change designation command (first symbol change designation command, second symbol change designation command) is also transmitted, but the design change designation command is the same timer interrupt command as the change pattern command. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

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

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

  In the jackpot determination process, the probability of a big hit is higher when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state) than when the game state is a non-probable change state (normal game state and time saving state). ing. More specifically, the probability change large hit determination table (a table in the ROM 54 in which the numerical value on the right side in FIG. 11A is set) in which a large number of big hit determination values are set in advance, and the number of the big hit determination values A normal-time jackpot determination table (a table in the ROM 54 in which numerical values on the left side in FIG. 11A are set) that is set smaller than the jackpot determination table is provided. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is the probable change state. If the gaming state is the probable change state, the CPU 56 performs a process of determining a big hit using the probable change time big hit determination table, and the gaming state is normally set. During the gaming state or the time saving state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, if the value of the random number for random determination (random R) matches any one 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 that a big hit is to be made (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. In addition, to determine whether or not to make a big hit means to determine whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to determine whether or not to stop the symbol in the special symbol display is a big hit symbol But also.

  Whether or not the current game state is in the probable change state is determined based on whether or not the probable change flag is set. The certainty change flag is set when the game state is shifted to the certainty change state, and is reset when the certainty change state ends. Specifically, it is determined to be a probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and when it is determined to be a big hit, the change display of the special symbol is ended and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. 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 random number for random determination (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 checks the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and if the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) Is used to determine whether to make a small hit. 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. . If it is determined that the small hit is made (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating that the small hit is made (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

  If the value of the random R does not match any of the large hit determination value and the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is out of the range, the process directly proceeds to step S75.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type ("normal jackpot", " Big hits "and" suddenly changing big hits "are determined as the types of big hits (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the random number for jackpot type determination extracted in steps S215 and S221 of the starting port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and determines the jackpot type. . Further, 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 probability that sudden change jackpots are suddenly selected is high. In other words, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the game value is higher (the opening time of the special winning opening per game) than when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. (It is 29 seconds long and gambling is high.) Normally, the probability of selecting a big hit or a probable big hit is high.

  The CPU 56 sets the data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “01” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “probable change jackpot”, “02” is set as data indicating the jackpot type, When the jackpot type is "suddenly changing big hit", "08" is set as data indicating the jackpot type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a 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 lost symbol, is determined as a special symbol stopped symbol. If the big hit flag is set, one of the big hit symbols is determined to be the special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. In other words, if "normal jackpot" is determined, "2" is determined to be a special symbol stop symbol, and if "probably variable big hit" is determined, "7" is determined to be a special symbol stop symbol, and the big hit type is determined. Is determined to be "suddenly variable jackpot", "1" is determined to be a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol "5" is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

  In addition, 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 determined is described. The present invention is not limited to the embodiment. For example, a table in which a special symbol stop symbol and a jackpot type are associated in advance is prepared, and a special symbol stop symbol is first determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot type, and the corresponding jackpot is determined based on the determination result. You may comprise so that a type may also be determined.

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

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether the big hit flag is set (step S80). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 determines which of the large hit variation pattern type determination tables is to be used as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to one of a plurality of types according to the big hit 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 or not 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 the table used to determine the variation pattern type to any of a plurality of types (step S83). ). Then, control goes to a step S89.

  If the small hit flag has not been set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time saving flag indicating that it is in the time saving state has been set (step S84). The time-saving flag is set when the game state is shifted to the time-saving state (including when the game state is shifted to the probable change state), and is reset when the time-saving state is ended. Specifically, it is determined to be a normal jackpot, a probable jackpot, or suddenly a probable jackpot, and is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. It is reset at the timing when the variable display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. If the time-saving flag is set (Y in step S84), the CPU 56 determines a variation pattern type for out-of-position variation for probability / time saving as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to one of a plurality of types. A table is selected (Step S85). Then, control goes to a step S89.

  If the time saving flag is not set (N in step S84), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of reserved 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 determines whether the variation pattern type is one of a plurality of types by using the normal variation pattern type determination table 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 sets a table for use in determining the variation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types as a table for out-of-range variation time reduction. A change pattern type determination table is selected (step S88). Then, control goes to a step S89.

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S84 to S88, if the total number of pending storages is three or more, the outlier variation pattern type determination table for reducing the variation time is selected. When the gaming state is the time saving state (including the case of the probability changing state), the outlier variation pattern type determination table for the probability variation / time saving is selected. In this case, the non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S89 described below, and if the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the variation is determined in the process of step S91. The non-reach PA1-2 of the shortened variation is determined as a pattern. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the time saving state (including the case of the probable change state) or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the fluctuation display of the shortened fluctuation may be performed. .

  In this embodiment, the case where the variation pattern type determination table for the shortened variation used in the time saving state and the variation pattern type determination table for the shortened variation based on the number of retained storages are different tables is shown. A common table may be used as the fluctuation pattern type determination table for the fluctuation.

  Even when the gaming state is the time saving state, when the total number of reserved storages is substantially 0 (for example, when it is 0 or 0 or 1), the fluctuation display of the shortened fluctuation is performed. It may not be necessary. In this case, for example, when determining “Y” in step S84, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of reserved storages is substantially zero. A determination table may be selected.

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

  Next, based on the result of the determination of the variation pattern type in step S89, the CPU 56 determines whether the variation pattern is one of a plurality of types, as a hit variation pattern determination table or a loss variation pattern determination table. One of them is selected (step S90). Further, the random pattern 3 is read out from the random number buffer area (the first storage buffer or the second storage buffer) to refer to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S90, and the variation pattern is determined. Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S91). In the case where the random number 3 (the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning prize, the CPU 56 sets the random number counter for the fluctuation pattern determination for generating the random number for the fluctuation pattern determination (random 3). , The fluctuation pattern may be determined based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol change designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S92). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol change designation command. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol change designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting an effect control command (a fluctuation pattern command) corresponding to the determined fluctuation 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 that there is a loss, instead of suddenly determining the fluctuation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a reach determination random number. Then, based on the determination result of whether or not to reach, the processes of steps S84 to S88 and 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 any variation pattern type determination table is selected based on the reach determination result. The variation pattern type may be determined.

  Also, when determining whether or not to reach by the lottery process using the reach determination random number, the reach of the reach is determined in accordance with the total number of retained storages (or the first number of retained storages or the second number of retained storages). Reach determination tables having different selection ratios may be selected to determine whether or not reach is performed so that the reach probability decreases as the number of pending storages increases.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission processing, the CPU 56 transmits any one of the display result 1 to the display result 5 designation effect control commands (see FIG. 12) in accordance with the type of the big hit, the small hit, and the loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process moves to step S116. If the big hit flag is set and the big hit type is “normal big hit”, control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). In addition, whether or not it is "normal big hit" can be determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "01". . When the type of the big hit is “probably variable big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). It should be noted that whether or not it is a "probably variable big hit" can be determined by confirming whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "02". . If it is neither "normal big hit" nor "probable big hit" (that is, if it is "sudden positive big hit"), the CPU 56 controls to transmit the 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 or not 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). If the small hit flag has not been set (N in step S116), that is, if the small hit has occurred, 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, effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. When the power is turned on, effect control CPU 101 starts execution of the main process. In the main process, first, an initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 4 ms) of the effect control is performed (step S701). . After that, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt processing. In the main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control processing, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and performs processing such as setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis processing: step S704).

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

  Next, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special song flag is set (step S706). The special song flag is a flag indicating that a special song is being output. When the special song flag has been reset, the process proceeds to step S709. When the special song flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 performs a selection method switching process for switching the method of selecting the special song according to the player's intention (step S707). Details of the selection method switching process will be described later with reference to FIG. After that, the effect control CPU 101 executes a music switching process (step S708). The song switching process is a process for switching from the current special song to the next special song. Details of the music switching process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 performs a fourth symbol process process (step S709). In the fourth symbol process process, a process corresponding to the current control state (fourth symbol process flag) is selected from among the processes corresponding to the control state, and is selected in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9. The display control of the fourth symbol is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number is executed (step S710). After that, the procedure moves to step S702.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of the command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the received command buffer. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 checks the contents of the command stored in the command receiving buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether a received command is stored in the command receiving 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 they match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the received command is stored in the command receiving buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (step S612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step S613). The reason for adding +2 is that two bytes (one command) are read at a time.

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

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), 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. Stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

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

  If the received effect control command is the jackpot start 1 designation command or the jackpot start 2 designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets the jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or the jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag (step S621). Step S622). Then, 1 is added to the continuation number K (step S1900). Thereby, the number of occurrences of the big hit from the occurrence of the big hit in the normal state to the end of the time saving state is measured as the continuous number 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 / suddenly variable probability big hit start designation command reception flag (not shown) are set in step S622. Also called a fanfare flag.

  If the received effect control command is the 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). Further, if set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the probability change state flag indicating that the game state is the probability change state and the time reduction state flag indicating that the game state is the time reduction state (step S653). Then, the special music flag is reset (step S2100), and 0 is set to the number of continuations K (step S2101). As a result, when the fluctuation starts in the normal state, the reproduction of the special music ends, and the continuation number K is reset. That is, when the time saving state or the probable change state ends and the state transitions to the normal state, the extended cottage ends.

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

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any 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 the variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, the control relating to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also performed in the second control. The 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. 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 may be executed by different effect control process. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed based on which effect control process process has performed the effect symbol variation display.

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

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

  Processing during effect symbol variation (step S802): The switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern is controlled, and the end of the variation time is monitored. Then, when the fluctuation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (step S803).

  Effect symbol fluctuation stop processing (step S803): Control is performed to stop the fluctuation of the effect symbol and to derive and display the display result (stop symbol). 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 processing (step S804): If it is a big hit, after the end of the fluctuation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit. In the case of a small hit, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the small hit on the effect display device 9 after the end of the fluctuation time. 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 processing during the round (step S805).

  Processing during round (step S805): Display control during a round is performed. For example, upon receiving a special winning opening opening command indicating that the special winning opening is open, display control of the number of rounds is performed.

  Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when a display command after opening the special winning opening indicating that the special winning opening is opened (during closing) is received, an interval display is performed.

  Big hit end effect processing (step S807): The effect display device 9 performs display control for notifying the player that the big hit game state has ended. For example, when an ending designation command for designating the end of a 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 fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the fluctuation pattern command reception flag has been set, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, it is determined whether or not the special song flag is set (step S813). If the flag is reset, the process proceeds to step S816.

  If the special song flag is set in step S813, the elapsed time timer is reset (step S814), and the volume of the special song 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 has been performed, and resets the value 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 song at a point in time when a predetermined time has elapsed since the last change during the output of the special song. Therefore, by performing step S815, even if the volume of the special song is off, the volume is turned on at the start of the fluctuation. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801) (step S813).

  If the variation pattern command reception flag has been reset in step S811, it is determined whether a predetermined time (for example, one minute) has elapsed (step S817). Control for turning 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 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, one minute) has elapsed since the last change during the output of the special music. Note that the processing of steps S817 and S818 may not be performed in a state where the special music is not 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 process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). Symbols (step S8002). That is, when the processing of step S8002 is executed by the effect control CPU 101, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the stop of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining the symbol is realized. At this time, if the big hit is designated by the variation pattern command, the same symbol is determined as the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol. At this time, for example, an even symbol may be determined in the case of a normal big hit, and an odd symbol may be determined in the case of a probability variable hit. In addition, when the out-of-reach is specified by the variation 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 the non-reachable out-of-reach is specified by the variation pattern command, a symbol that does not match all the symbols is determined. When the pseudo-run is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 does not reach the chance pattern (for example, “223” or “445”) as the temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-run. Combination of a big hit symbol and a symbol in which one symbol is shifted) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

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

  Next, when executing the fluctuation pattern and the notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect (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 illustrating 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 the effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 in accordance with the process data set in the process table. The process table is configured by data in which a plurality of combinations of a process timer set value, 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 an effect mode other than the effect symbols on the screen). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The effect time in the effect mode is set in the process timer setting value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, displays the effect design in the mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image and the background displayed on the display screen. Is displayed. In addition, the flashing of the light emitter is controlled in the mode set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled.

  The process table shown in FIG. 26 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Further, the process table is prepared according to each variation pattern and the content of the announcement effect. If it is determined in the process of step S8003 to execute the announcement effect, data corresponding to the announcement effect is set, the process table is selected, and the execution of the announcement effect is not determined. , A process table in which data corresponding to the notice effect is not set.

  In addition, in the process table used when performing the effect control for the fluctuation pattern accompanying the reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. Instead of setting the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbol is synthesized and generated in accordance with the determined symbol to be stopped, the temporary symbol in the pseudo-run or the slide effect. May be.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special song flag is set (step S8006). If the special song flag is set, the effect control device 101 controls the effect devices other than the speaker 27 according to the contents of the process data 1 (step S8007). ). If it is not set, all effect devices are controlled according to the contents of the process data 1 (step S8008). Thus, when the special music is not output, the sound corresponding to the variable effect is output, while when the special music is output, the sound corresponding to the variable effect is not output from the speaker 27. . Therefore, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of the production due to the output of the special music and the sound corresponding to the variable production being overlapped. It should be noted that even during the output of the special music, the sound corresponding to the fluctuation effect is not turned off, and the sound corresponding to the fluctuation effect is superimposed and output at a small volume enough for the player to recognize the special music. It may be something.

  After step S8007 or S8008, 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 change process (step S802) (step S8010).

  FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing the effect symbol effect change process (step S802) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol fluctuation process, the effect control CPU 101 first decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step S8101) and decrements the value of the fluctuation time timer by 1 (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, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special song flag is set (step S8105). If it is set, it is determined whether or not reach is being performed (step S8106). If it is not reach, display control execution data and lamp control execution data that are set next (ie, sound number) The control state for the rendering device is changed based on the data (other than data) (step S8107). If the special music flag is not set in step S8105, or if the reach is in progress in step S8106, the control for the rendering device is performed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data that are set next. The state is changed (step S8108). Thus, when a reach occurs while the special music is being output, a sound corresponding to the reach can be output.

  If the process timer has not timed out in step S8103, or after performing one of steps S8107 and S8108, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special music flag is set (step S8109). . If not set, the flow shifts to step S8112. If it is set, it is determined whether or not the reach has been started (step S8110). If it has not been started, the flow shifts to step S8112. When the reach is started, the volume of the special music piece is controlled to be turned off (step S8111). This makes it possible to turn off the volume of the special song when a reach occurs, and to output a sound corresponding to the reach effect. At this time, the volume of the special music is off, but the reproduction is continued. Further, at this time, the sound corresponding to the reach effect may be superimposed and output so as not to turn off the volume of the special music, but to a degree small enough to be recognized by the player.

  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 design change stop process (step S803) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol variation stop processing, first, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special song flag is set (step S2600), and if so, turns on the volume of the special song (step S2601). ). This makes it possible to restore the volume of the special music even when the volume has been turned off due to the reach. When the number of stored memories is 0, the next change is not immediately started, so that steps S2600 and S2601 are not performed, and the volume of the special music is restored at the timing when the start winning is generated and the next change is started. It may be good. Further, even when there is a hold storage, the return timing of the volume may be set to the timing at which the next fluctuation starts. When the reach is not generated, the volume of the special song is not turned off, and thus steps S2600 and S2601 may not be executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S861). Then, if the stop symbol display flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S867. In this embodiment, as described later, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S866. Then, when executing the fanfare effect, the stop symbol display flag is reset in step S868. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set in step S861 means that the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol has been stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed. The process moves to step S867 without repeatedly executing the process of displaying.

  If the stop symbol display flag has not been set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the stored stop symbol (losing symbol, big hit symbol, or small hit symbol) (step S862). The effect control CPU 101 may perform control to stop and display the effect symbols in response to receiving the symbol confirmation designation command from the game control microcomputer 560.

  Next, when neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in step S862 (that is, when a lost symbol is displayed: N in step S863), if the special music flag is set, In step S2602, the elapsed time timer is started (step S2603). In this way, the elapsed time from the stop of the fluctuation is measured. Then, 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. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after the command reception flag is referred to in the effect control process process or the fourth symbol process process (for example, as soon as the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is confirmed, the fluctuation pattern command The reception flag may be reset). Then, effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S865).

  When a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol is displayed in step S862 (Y in step S863), the effect control CPU 101 sets a stop symbol display flag (step S866), and sets a fanfare flag (big hit start 1 designation command reception flag). It is checked whether the big hit start 2 designation command reception flag or the small hit / suddenly variable 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 corresponding to the fanfare effect (step S869). Then, the process timer is started (step S870).

  Next, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the special song flag is set (step S872). If it is determined that it has not been set (NO in step S872), effect control CPU 101 advances the processing to be executed to step S871.

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

  Then, 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, in the case of a small hit, since it is not a big hit, the effect during the big hit from the big hit display processing (step S804) to the big hit end effect processing (step S807) is set, and set in 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 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 process. In the big hit display processing, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the big win opening flag indicating that the big win opening display command is received is set (that is, the big winning opening at the start of the round 1). It is confirmed whether or not the open display command has been received (step S1901). If the special winning opening opening flag is not set (N in step S1901), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S1902), and if the special song flag is not set (step S1902). In S2700), control of all effect devices (effect display device 9, speaker 27, frame LED 28, etc.) is executed according to the contents of the process data n (step S1903). For example, an effect of displaying a big hit symbol on the effect display device 9 and displaying a character or a character indicating that a big hit has occurred is executed. 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 sound of the special song and the sound of the jackpot effect from being output in an overlapping manner.

  Next, effect 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, the process data is switched 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).

  When the special winning opening opening flag is set (Y in step S1901), that is, when it is the start timing of round 1, the effect control CPU 101 sets an unselected flag (step S2702). The unselected flag is a flag indicating that the special song has not been selected in the big hit game state. Then, the special winning opening 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 the 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 song 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 music and the sound of the effect during the round from being output at the same time. 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 this time, the special music may be recognized by the player by reducing the volume of the music corresponding to the effect during the round and outputting the music. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the processing during the round (step S805) (step S1910).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the mid-round process (step S805) in the effect control process process. In the processing during the round, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a post-winning-winning-mouth opening flag is set to indicate that the post-winning-winning-opening opening designation command has been received (step S2801).

  When the flag after opening the special winning opening is not set (N in step S2801), the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step S2802), and if the special music flag is not set (step S2802). In S2803, control of all effect devices (effect display device 9, speaker 27, frame LED 28, etc.) is executed according to the contents of the process data n (step S2804). For example, when performing an effect during a normal round, an effect that displays a big hit display symbol on the effect display device 9 and displays characters indicating the number of rounds and other characters is performed. Further, for example, when performing a high-speed round effect, the effect display device 9 displays a jackpot display symbol and an effect of displaying other characters and the like (however, the round number display and the large number display). The winning number is not displayed in the winning opening.) Further, for example, in the case of performing an effect during a round for lighting, an effect of lighting a red display or a blue display in a ring shape for each predetermined number of winnings on the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed. This is executed, and the display of the number of rounds and the number of winnings in the special winning opening are not performed. In addition, for example, when performing a production during a round for continuation, while performing a production that indicates that there is a possibility that the big hit may continue by making a character or the like appear, and performing a continuation success production, If there is, the display that the jackpot has been continued is displayed, and if the continuation failure effect is to be executed, the display that the jackpot has been failed is displayed. If the special music flag is set in step S2803, 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 S2805). When the special song flag is set, the special song and the song corresponding to the round may be output in a superimposed manner. At this time, for example, the volume of the music corresponding to the round may be reduced and output, so that the player can recognize the special music.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of the occurring big hit is a sudden change big hit (step S2806), and if it is a sudden change big hit, the process proceeds to step S2810. In the case of the probability change big hit or the normal big hit, it is determined whether or not the continuation number K is "1" (step S2807). The process during the initial hit is a process to be performed when a probability change big hit or a normal big hit occurs in the normal state, and is a process for designating a method of selecting a special music piece to the player. The details will be described later with reference to FIG. If the number of times of continuation K is not “1” in step S2807, the continuation process is executed (step S2809). The ongoing process is a process that is performed when a probable jackpot or a normal jackpot occurs in the probable change state or the time saving state, and is a process for selecting a special song.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S2810), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S2811). That is, the process data is switched 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 opening the special winning opening is set in step S2801 (Y in step S2801), the effect control CPU 101 resets the flag after opening the special winning opening (step S2813). Then, the process data corresponding to the interval effect is selected (step S2814).

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

  Next, FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the processing during the initial hit. In the processing during initial hit, first, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not an unselected flag is set (step S2901). If not set, that is, if a special song has already been selected, The processing during the initial hit is ended as it is. If it is set, it is determined whether the operation validity period has ended (step S2902). The operation validity period is provided at a predetermined timing, and a designation of a music selection method can be received from a player. At that time, when the player selection is specified, the selection of the music is also accepted during the operation validity period. Note that, specifically, an operation from the player is accepted by detecting an operation on the chance button 120, the trigger button 121, the operation stick of the stick controller 122, or the like. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the operation validity period starts from the start time of the first round. At this time, for example, the screen is displayed so that the cursor can be specified by selecting one of special songs or a random effect. When the operation validity period has not ended (NO in step S2902), effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a specific effect mode described later with reference to FIGS. 46 and 47 is present (step S2902A). If it is determined that the specific effect mode is set (YES in step S2902A), it is determined whether or not an operation has been received from the player (step S2903). The hit processing is terminated.

  If an operation has been received from the player (YES in step S2903), a random flag is set (step S2905) if an instruction for random song selection has been received (step S2904). The random flag is a flag indicating that random music selection is to be performed. Next, a first normal music selection table according to the time is selected from the plurality of music selection tables (step S2906), and a music lottery for selecting a music to be output is performed (step S2907). At this time, specifically, a music selection lottery random number is obtained, and a music is selected by comparing the obtained random number value with the selected music selection table. The music lottery random number is a random number for performing the music lottery.In the present embodiment, the music lottery random number is obtained at the timing of executing the music lottery. Any timing may be used. In the present embodiment, the random number value of the music lottery random number is any one of 0 to 299.

  Here, the music selection table according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Each music selection table includes a determination value associated with each music and information on the selection ratio. The music selection table according to the present embodiment includes a normal music selection table in which the selection ratio for each music including the music added according to the value of the number of continuations K shown in FIG. There is a special song selection table in which the selection ratio of a song added according to the value of the number of continuations K is not uniform with the selection ratio of other songs.

  In addition, the music selection table includes a normal music selection table used when the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 32 is less than one month after being introduced to the gaming shop, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. There is a normal music selection table in which the selection ratio of music added one month or more after the introduction is higher than other music not added, which is used when the music is one month or more after being introduced to the game store.

  In addition, the music selection table includes a special music selection table used when the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 34 is less than one month after being introduced to the game store, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. There is a special song selection table that is used when it is one month or more after being introduced to a game store and has a higher selection ratio of songs added one month or more after introduction than other songs not added.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a normal music selection table. In the present embodiment, four types of selected 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 number of continuations K is any one of 1 to 5. More specifically, if the random number value of the acquired song random number is any one of 0 to 99, the song A is selected; if the random number is any of 100 to 199, the song B is selected; C is selected. Thus, in the music lottery using the first normal music selection table, the music pieces A to C are configured to be selected at a ratio of 100/300.

  Further, for example, the second normal music selection table includes a music lottery when the value of the number of continuations K is 7 to 10 and a music lottery after the second time when the value of the number of continuations K is 6 ( The first special music selection table is used for the first music lottery when the value of the continuation number K is 6. This is a normal music selection table. Specifically, if the random number value of the acquired song random number is any one of 0 to 74, the song A is selected; if it is any of 75 to 149, the song B is selected; If C is any of 225 to 299, music D is selected. As described above, in the music lottery using the second normal music selection table, the music pieces A to D are configured to be selected at a ratio of 75/300. In the present embodiment, when the value of the number of times of continuation K is 6, when selecting a special song to be output first in the first round of the jackpot game state, the first special song selection table shown in FIG. 34 is used. While the music lottery is performed, when the next music to be output is selected when the output of the special music ends before the next big hit occurs, the music is selected using the second normal music selection table shown in FIG. Perform a lottery. In the present embodiment, when the random lottery is set, the music lottery is performed every time the output of the special music is completed.However, the determined special music may be repeatedly output. In this case, the first special music selection table is used in the music lottery in which the value of the number of continuations K is 6, so 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 normal music selection table.

  Similarly, in the third normal music selection table, the music lottery when the value of the number of continuations K is 12 to 15 and the music lottery after the second time when the value of the number of continuations K is 11 (continuation) The second special music selection table is used for the first music lottery when the value of the number of times K is 11). In the song lottery using the third normal song selection table, songs A to E are selected at a ratio of 60/300. 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 game state, the second special music selection table shown in FIG. 34 is used. While the music lottery is performed, when the next music to be output is selected when the output of the special music is completed before the next big hit occurs, the music is selected using the third normal music selection table shown in FIG. Perform a lottery.

  Further, the fourth normal music selection table includes a music lottery when the value of the number of continuations K is 17 or more, and a second or subsequent music lottery when the value of the number of continuations K is 16 (the number of continuations K The third special song selection table is used for the first song lottery when the value of is 16 is a normal song selection table. In the music lottery using the fourth normal music selection table, the music pieces A to F are selected at a ratio of 50/300. In the present embodiment, when the value of the number of times of continuation K is 16, when selecting a special song to be output first in the first round of the jackpot game state, a third special song selection table shown in FIG. 34 is used. While the music lottery is performed, when the next music to be output is selected when the output of the special music ends before the next big hit occurs, the music is selected using the fourth normal music selection table shown in FIG. Perform a lottery. As described above, the value of the continuation number K is increased, and selectable music is added.

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing a normal music selection table. The normal music selection table in FIG. 33 is a table in which the music G is added to the music that can be selected in the normal music selection table in FIG. In the present embodiment, the song G is added as a selectable song under the condition that one month has passed since the pachinko gaming machine 1 was introduced into the game arcade. The normal music selection table in FIG. 33 is a table in which the added music G is selected at a higher rate than the music A to C that is not the added music.

  Specifically, in the first normal music table used for one month or more after the introduction, the music A to C are selected at a ratio of 50/300, while the music G added one month after the introduction. Is selected at a ratio of 150/300. In the second normal music table used one month or more after the introduction, the music A to C are selected at a ratio of 50/300, while the music G added one month after the introduction is 100/300. Selected by percentage. In the third normal music table used one month or more after the introduction, the music A to C are selected at a ratio of 40/300, while the music G added one month after the introduction is 100/300. Selected by percentage. In the fourth normal music table used one month or more after the introduction, the music A to C are selected at a ratio of 40/300, while the music G added one month after the introduction is 60/300. Selected by percentage.

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing a special music 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 lottery when the value of the number of continuations K is six. More specifically, if the random number value of the obtained song lottery random number is any of 0 to 49, the song A is selected; if it is any of 50 to 99, the song B is selected; If C is any of 150 to 299, music D is selected. As described above, in the song lottery using the first special song selection table, the songs A to C are selected at a ratio of 50/300, and the song D is selected at a ratio of 150/300.

  In addition, 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 number of continuations K is 11. More specifically, if the random number value of the obtained song lottery random number is any of 0 to 49, the song A is selected; if it is any of 50 to 99, the song B is selected; If C is any one of 150 to 199, music D is selected, and if C is any one of 200 to 299, music E is selected. As described above, in the song lottery using the second special song selection table, the songs A to D are selected at a ratio of 50/300 and the song E 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 number of continuations K is 16. Specifically, if the random number value of the obtained song lottery random number is any one of 0 to 39, the song A is selected; if it is any one of 40 to 79, the song B is selected; If C is any of 120 to 159, the music D is selected; if C is any of 160 to 199, the music E is selected; if C is any of 200 to 299, the music F is selected. As described above, in the song lottery using the third special song selection table, the songs A to E are selected at a ratio of 40/300 and the song F at a ratio of 100/300. As described above, the special music selection table is configured so that a newly added music can be easily selected. Note that a music selection table configured to always select a newly added music (that is, a table in which a newly added music is selected at a ratio of 300/300) may be used.

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing a special music selection table. The special song selection table in FIG. 35 is a table in which the song G is added to the songs that can be selected in the special song selection table in FIG. In the present embodiment, the song G is added as a selectable song under the condition that one month has passed since the pachinko gaming machine 1 was introduced into the game arcade. The special song selection table in FIG. 35 is a table in which the added song G is selected at a higher rate than the songs A to C that are not the added songs.

  More specifically, in the first special music table used one month or more after the introduction, musics A to C are selected at a ratio of 50/300, whereas the music G added one month after the introduction is selected. Are selected at a ratio of 75/300. In the second special song table used one month or more after the introduction, songs A to C are selected at a ratio of 40/300 at a time, whereas songs G added one month after the introduction are 70/300. Selected by percentage. In the third special song table used one month or more after introduction, songs A to C are selected at a ratio of 40/300, whereas songs G added one month after introduction are 50/300. Selected by percentage.

  If the random lottery instruction is not received in step S2904, that is, if the player selection is specified and the music is specified, the effect control CPU 101 determines the selected special music as the music to be output (step S2908) ). After step S2907 or S2908, effect control CPU 101 stores the music determined in step S2907 or S2908 (step S2909). In the present embodiment, in order to start outputting the music from the second round of the jackpot game state, the music is temporarily stored in step S2909, and the stored music is output in the second round. If the music is to be output from the first round, the music determined in step S2907 or S2908 may be output at the timing of step S2909.

  Next, effect control CPU 101 resets the unselected flag (step S2910). When the operation validity period has ended (YES in step S2902) and when it is determined that the mode is not the specific effect mode (NO in step S2902A), effect control CPU 101 executes the processing to be executed in step S2905. Proceed to processing. Thereby, when no operation is received from the player until the operation validity period ends and when the game is not in the specific effect mode, the random selection is forcibly determined. It should be noted that when no operation is received from the player during the operation valid period and when the mode is not the specific effect mode, the special music may not be output.

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

  If the random flag has not been set (NO in step S3201), it is determined whether the operation validity period has ended (step S3202). If the operation validity period has not expired, it is determined whether or not an operation has been received from the player (step S3203), and if not, the ongoing processing ends.

  When an operation is received from the player (NO in step S3202), 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 effect mode (YES in step S3202A), and if a random song selection instruction has been received (step S3204), a random flag is set (step S3205). In the present embodiment, when a big hit occurs in a state where the player selection is set, the switching to the random selection is enabled in the first round, but the switching may be disabled. In addition, when a big hit occurs in a state where the random selection is set, the switching to the player selection is not performed in the first round. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The switching may be enabled.

  Next, when the number of continuations K is one 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 timing. A table is selected (step S3207). If the number of continuations K is not one of "6", "11", and "16" (NO in step S3206), a normal music selection table corresponding to the number of continuations K and the timing is selected (step S3208). ). Then, a music lottery is performed (step S3209). If the random lottery instruction is not received in step S3204, that is, if the player selection is specified and the music is specified, the effect control CPU 101 determines the selected music as the music to be output (step S3210). ). After step S3209 or S3210, effect control CPU 101 stores the music determined in step S3209 or S3210 (step S3211), and resets the unselected flag (step S3212). When the operation validity period has ended (YES in step S3202) and when it is determined that the mode is not the specific effect mode (NO in step S3202A), effect control CPU 101 executes the processing to be executed in step S3205. Proceed to processing. With this, when no operation is received from the player until the operation validity period ends and when the game is not in the specific effect mode, the random selection is forcibly determined, but the present invention is not limited to this. May be selected again, or the special music may not be output.

  Since the operation validity period is provided during the first round, the unselected flag set in the big hit display process is reset during the first round. That is, steps S2902 to S2910 in the initial hit processing and steps S3201 to S3212 in the ongoing processing are processing that can be executed only in the first round. Therefore, the case where the number of continuations K is one of “6”, “11”, and “16” in step S3206 means that the number of continuations K is one of the big hits of “6”, “11”, and “16”. This is the first round, that is, a music lottery when a special music piece option is added. Therefore, by selecting the special music selection table according to the number of times of continuation K and the timing in step S3207, when the option of the special music is added, the added special music is more than the special music other than the added special music. It has a high configuration. As a result, the music production of the newly added music is easily performed, and it is possible to prevent the newly added option from being easily selected, thereby improving the production effect.

  FIGS. 37 and 38 are flowcharts showing post-round processing (step S806) in the effect control process processing. In the post-round processing, the effect control CPU 101 first sets the big hit end designation command reception flag (specifically, the big hit end 1 designation command reception flag, the big hit end 2 designation command reception flag, or the small hit / suddenly probable big hit end designation). Command reception flag) is checked (step S3901). If the jackpot end designation command reception flag is not set (N in step S3901), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the special winning opening opening flag indicating that the special winning opening opening designation command has been received is set. It is confirmed whether or not it is (step S3902). When the special winning opening opening flag is not set (N in step S3902), the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step S3903).

  If the special music flag is set (step S3301), control of the effect devices (effect display device 9, 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 special music during the interval may be superimposed and output. At this time, for example, the special music may be recognized by the player by reducing the volume of the music corresponding to the interval and outputting the music. If the special music flag is not set in step S3301, control of all effect devices (effect display device 9, speaker 27, LEDs 25 and 28, etc.) is executed according to the contents of process data n (step S3303). For example, when performing a normal interval effect, the effect display device 9 displays a big hit display symbol and an effect of displaying a predetermined character or the like. Further, for example, when performing an interval effect for high speed, an effect that displays a big hit display symbol on the effect display device 9 and also displays other characters and the like is executed (however, a round number display and a large winning prize). The number of winnings is not displayed 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 lighted in a ring shape for each predetermined number of prizes on the display screen of the effect display device 9. The number of rounds displayed and the number of winnings in the special winning opening are not displayed. In addition, for example, when performing an interval effect for continuation, it is a case where a character or the like appears to indicate that there is a possibility that the big hit may be continued, and a case where a continuation successful effect is performed. For example, a display indicating that the big hit continuation is successful is displayed. If a continuation failure effect is to be executed, a display that the big hit continuation has failed is displayed.

  Next, 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 process data (step S3906). That is, the process data is switched 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).

  If the large winning opening opening flag is set in step S3902 (Y in step S3902), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the big hit type is a sudden change big hit (step S3304). In addition, whether or not the sudden change is a big hit can be determined by confirming whether or not the display result designation command storage area stores the display result 4 designation command.

  If it is not a sudden change big hit, it is determined whether or not it is the second round (step S3305). Note that whether or not the round is the second round can be determined by confirming which round number command is stored in the special winning opening opening designated command storage area. If it is the second round, the process table of the selected song (that is, the song stored in step S2909 or S3211) is read (step S3306), the process timer for the song is started (step S3307), and the audio data It outputs to the output board 70 (step S3308), and sets a special music flag (step S3309). Thus, in the present embodiment, the output of the special music is started from the second round in the big hit game state. If it is determined in step S3304 that a sudden change has occurred (Y in step S3304), or if it is not the second round in step S3305 (N in step S3305), the flow shifts to step S3908.

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

  If the big hit end designation command reception flag is set in step S3901 (Y in step S3901), the effect control CPU 101 resets the big hit end designation command reception flag (step S3913). Next, effect control CPU 101 selects process data corresponding to the ending effect (step S3914). The effect control CPU 101 starts the effect period measurement timer and also starts 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 big hit end effect process (step S807) (step S3916).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the selection method switching process. In the selection method switching process, effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the specific effect mode is set (step S3500). When it is determined that the mode is not the specific effect mode (NO in step S3500), effect control CPU 101 ends the selection method switching process as it is. If it is determined that the mode is the specific effect mode (YES in step S3500), effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not an instruction to select a music 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).

  Further, in step S3501, if selection of a music piece has not been received (N in step S3501), it is determined whether an instruction to change to random selection has been received (step S3504). If the instruction to change to the random selection has not been received, the selection method switching process is terminated. 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 times of continuation K is selected (step S3506), and music lottery is selected using the selected music selection table. Performed (step S3507). Note that the selection method may be changed to random selection, and the lottery of the music is not performed, and the same music may be played as it is.

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

  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 timeout has not occurred, the music switching process ends. If a timeout occurs, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the process data is the final process data (step S3603). If it is the last process data, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the random flag is set (step S3605). A selection table is selected (step S3606), a music lottery is performed using the selected normal music selection table (step S3607), and a music process table is read (step S3608).

  After that, 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 has not been set, that is, if the player selection has been designated, the process table for the same music piece is set (step S3609), and the flow shifts to step S3610. Thus, when the reproduction of the music ends, the reproduction of the next music starts. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the random music selection is set, the music lottery is performed each time the reproduction of the music ends, and when the player selection is set, the music specified by the player is set. Is repeatedly played back, but is not limited to this. For example, when 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 big hit is started.

  FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating an execution example of an effect at the time of a big hit. In this execution example, a display example of the effect display device 9 at each timing and an output example of music from the speaker 27 are shown. For example, if a big hit occurs at the timing (A) and the value of the number of continuations K is any one of 1 to 5, at the timing (B) in the first round of the big hit gaming state, the music pieces A to C are played. And random selection. Here, the option of the special music and the random selection are displayed on the effect display device 9. Then, the player operates the stick controller 122 to move the cursor to a desired option and presses the chance button 120 (or the trigger button 121 or the like) to determine any special music or random selection. If the operation validity period ends while the cursor is positioned on any of the options, the option may be determined as the option on which the cursor is positioned. The method of determining options 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 positions the cursor on a desired option. At this time, by pressing the decision button, any special music or random selection may be decided. Here, random selection is designated, a music lottery is performed using the first normal music selection table, 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 low volume even at the timing (D) at which the big hit ends and changes occur.

  When a big hit occurs at the timing (A) and the value of the number of continuations K is 6, a newly selectable music is added, and at the timing (E) in the first round of the big hit gaming state, Either designation of music pieces A to D or random selection is accepted. Here, a random selection is designated, and by performing a music lottery using the first special music selection table, the newly added music D is easily selected. When the song D is selected, the song D is output at a large volume from the timing (F) of the second round, and the song D is continuously output at a small volume even at the timing (G) at which the big hit ends and the fluctuation is performed. Is output.

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

  If the jackpot end effect timer has not been set (NO in step S880), effect control CPU 101 determines whether a jackpot end designation command reception flag or the like indicating that the jackpot end designation command has been received is set. Judge. When judging that it has not been set (NO in step S881), effect control CPU 101 ends this processing.

  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), effect control CPU 101 resets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S882).

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

  In step S885, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the big hit end effect timer by one. Then, the effect control CPU 101 checks 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 not, the process ends.

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

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

[Explanation of accumulation of game history]
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 obtains 10 experience values. Each time, the level is incremented by one. Each time the level value exceeds a certain value, the number of types of effects that may be executed is increased. More specifically, it has 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. An effect pattern not registered in the effect table 1 is defined in addition to the effect pattern registered in the table 1, and the effect table 3 has an effect in addition to the effect patterns registered in the effect tables 1 and 2. When an effect pattern that is not registered in the tables 1 and 2 is determined, and the effect pattern is selected by using an effect table corresponding to the current level among the effect tables 1 to 3, and the level exceeds 30. , 60, the effect pattern increases.

  Further, every time the level value exceeds a certain value, the number of items that can be selected as the effect setting is increased. More specifically, the frequency of 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), the BGM (production) Setting 5) is selectable. In these effect settings, three types can be selected until the level exceeds 30, and when the level exceeds 30, it is possible to select from five types, and when the level exceeds 60, 8 is selected. It can be selected from the type.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 43, as the achievement condition to which the experience value is given, as shown in FIG. 43, if a super-reach without a pseudo-ream is executed and a big hit is won, or if a big hit is won, a super-reach with a pseudo-ream is executed and the big hit is won. The case where the big hit decision screen is displayed, etc. is determined, and the experience value given according to the difficulty level of each achievement condition, the current level, the number of variable displays since the game started Is determined, and an experience value according to the situation at the time when the achievement condition is satisfied is given.

  The super-reach with pseudo-ream shown in FIG. 43 is an effect indicating that the possibility of winning a jackpot is higher than the super-reach without pseudo-ream, that is, the super reach without pseudo-ream This is a production that is higher than the production and that has a lower appearance rate than the pseudo reach without super reach.

  Then, comparing the case where the super reach without the pseudo run is executed and the big hit is not won and the case where the super reach with the pseudo run is executed and the big hit is not won, the latter experience Value is given, and even if there is a high possibility of winning a big hit, if the big hit is not won, more experience value will be given .

  Also, comparing the case in which the pseudo-reamless super reach is executed and the jackpot is not won, and the case in which the pseudo-reamless super reach is executed and the jackpot is won, the latter has more experience. Value is given, and even if the jackpot is won even though the possibility of winning the jackpot is low, more experience value is given. .

  Also, even when the same achievement condition is satisfied, the experience value given for the variable display count of 0 to 499 times, 500 to 699 times, and 700 times or more is different. A value is assigned.

  Further, every time the value of the level exceeds a certain value, the experience value to be provided decreases, and the experience value to be provided decreases. Specifically, when the level exceeds level 30 and when the level exceeds level 60, the experience value to be given is decreased, and depending on the achievement condition, the experience value is not given. Therefore, each time the level exceeds a certain value, it becomes difficult to further increase the level.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the experience value is given by the achievement condition corresponding to the result of playing the game, the level is increased according to the experience value, and the effect pattern is increased. And the number of effect setting items are increased, so that the player's willingness to play a game can be effectively increased.

  It should be noted that, as the achievement conditions, conditions other than the conditions shown in FIG. 43 are also prepared in advance, and include, for example, conditions for obtaining a result of achieving a specific mission.

  In addition, an effect is provided that is performed on the condition that the level is equal to or higher than a certain level and the number of times of cumulative fluctuation display and the number of cumulative big hits are equal to or higher than a certain number. Mission achieved by performing an effect that does not appear unless the level, cumulative fluctuation display count, cumulative jackpot count, etc. is a certain number or more, that is, a certain number of levels, cumulative fluctuation display count, cumulative jackpot count, etc. Missions that cannot be achieved unless otherwise described are defined, and the player's willingness to play a game and increase the level can be effectively increased.

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

  In addition, when a later-described password is input at the start of the game and the anniversary specified by the input password indicates a specific anniversary, the effect control microcomputer 100 is named after the anniversary. It is possible to execute an anniversary effect (for example, when the birthday of the player is specified, an effect that celebrates the player is executed by satisfying a certain condition).

  Further, the value of the level is not limited to the value that has increased in one pachinko gaming machine 1, and it is also possible to take over the value that has increased in other pachinko gaming machines 1. In addition to the value of the level, when the player changes the stage setting of the story that has progressed in the other pachinko gaming machine 1 or the effect setting in the other pachinko gaming machine 1, the setting content can be taken over.

  More specifically, by selecting "input password" from the main menu screen shown in FIG. 44 (a) and inputting the password issued by the management server 200, the level and effect setting according to the previous game history are set. (Including the story stage), it is possible to play the game.

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

  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 left menu item is moved to the front by operating the stick controller 122 to the left, and the right menu item is moved to the front by operating the stick controller 122 to the right. Move to Then, by operating the chance button 120, the menu item displayed in the foreground is selected. Further, if the chance button 120 is operated in a state in which “End” is displayed as a menu item in the foreground, an end confirmation screen in which “YES” or “NO” can be selected is displayed. 122, by operating the chance button 120 and selecting "YES" from "YES" and "NO", the screen returns to the basic screen (normal screen before shifting to the main menu screen). In addition, the display returns to the basic screen even when the time set for each screen has elapsed without any operation.

  On the main menu screen before a password is input or before a game is started by a simple start to be described later, menu items of “simple start”, “password input”, “member registration”, and “end” are displayed as shown in FIG. The password input screen is displayed by operating the stick controller 122 and the chance button 120 on the main menu screen before the password input or before the start of the game by the simple start described later to select the password menu. You. By operating the stick controller 122 or the chance button 120 on the password input screen, characters can be selected.

  If the password input by the player is authenticated as a legitimate password, the personal history storage area (total fluctuation display count, probability change hit count, normal hit count, achievement mission) assigned to the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100 is determined. ) Is initialized, the anniversary analyzed from the password is stored in the anniversary storage area allocated to the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100, and the level analyzed from the password is stored in the effect control microcomputer 100. In the level storage area allocated to the RAM, model information for identifying the model analyzed from the password is stored in the model information storage area allocated to the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100. The latest information indicating the history is the microcontroller for production control. In the latest information storage area assigned to the RAM of the computer 100, other effect settings 1 to 3 analyzed from the password are set in the effect setting storage area assigned to the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100. The level and the effect setting according to the previous game history are taken over. At this time, the input password itself is stored in a password storage area allocated to the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Also, as described above, the personal history storage area is allocated to the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100, and a game history (total number of times of change display, positive change The number of big hits, usually the number of big hits) is accumulated. Further, when a mission (task) set in the pachinko gaming machine is achieved in advance, a history of accomplished missions indicating the type of accomplished mission is also accumulated. Further, as described above, every time 10 experience values are obtained, the level stored in the level storage area increases.

  When the player finishes the game, the player can specify the game history of the player, the current level, the experience value, the effect setting (not including the model information and the latest information), and the history of the accomplished mission. The mobile terminal 300 acquires the dimensional code, and the content specified from the two-dimensional code can be reflected from the mobile terminal 300 to the content of a player database described later provided in the management server 200.

  On the main menu screen after entering a password or after starting a game by a simple start described later, menu items of “data clear”, “two-dimensional code creation”, “today's result”, and “end” are displayed. On this screen, by selecting the menu item “Create two-dimensional code”, a two-dimensional code is generated, and the generated two-dimensional code is displayed on effect display device 9. The output two-dimensional code includes a URL indicating the location of the updated page on the management server, a password input at the start of the game, and a game random number (random number) which is a random value acquired every time the two-dimensional code is created. In the embodiment, a 32-bit random number) and a total variation display stored in the personal history storage area as game history update data that is data updated in accordance with the progress of the game for updating the game history Number of times, probability change big hits, normal big hits, level value stored in the level storage area, experience value stored in the experience value storage area allocated to RAM of effect control microcomputer 100, effect setting storage area The stored effect settings 1 to 3 and types of achievement 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 by accessing the URL of the management server 200 specified by the two-dimensional code, the content specified by the two-dimensional code is stored in the player database provided in the management server 200. Is to be reflected in.

  In addition, during the period from when the password is authenticated to when the two-dimensional code is displayed, entry of a new password is prohibited. When the two-dimensional code is displayed and the display is cleared, The password stored in the password storage area, the total number of variable display times stored in the personal history storage area, the number of probable big hits, the number of normal big hits, the type of mission accomplished, the level value stored in the level storage area, and the experience value The experience value stored in the storage area and the contents of the effect settings 1 to 3 stored in the effect setting storage area are all cleared, and the input of the password is permitted again.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, by inputting a password when starting a game, an effect reflecting a past game history such as a level and an effect setting when a previous game is performed is executed. It is possible to perform a continuous effect for a long period of time. In addition, since the password is included in the two-dimensional code output for specifying the new game history, the password issuance is performed 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 is the player who received the game, and even if a third party obtains a 2D code by performing a game by obtaining a password of another person or acquiring a 2D code of another person However, the game history specified from the two-dimensional code cannot be reflected on the player's own, and it is possible for the player who has received the password to take over the new game history while receiving the password. It becomes impossible for a player other than the player who played the game to take over the game history. As a result, it is meaningless to divert or steal a password or a two-dimensional code, so that diversion or theft of a password or a two-dimensional code can be prevented.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, a player who has already registered in the management server 200 can start a game that can store a game history only by operating the chance button 120 without inputting a password. Becomes possible.

  More specifically, the game start operation, in this embodiment, the chance button 120 is operated for a certain period of time or more (hereinafter, the chance button 120 is held down), and the individual assigned to the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100 is The values of the history storage area (total fluctuation display count, probability change hit count, normal hit count, achieved mission) are initialized. When the chance button 120 is long-pressed, the “two-dimensional code creation” is not selected after the long-press of the chance button 120 or the start operation of the game in response to the input of the password. However, the value of the personal history storage area is initialized.

  In the personal history storage area, game histories (total number of times of change display, number of positive hits, number of normal hits) from the start operation of the game with the long press of the chance button 120 are accumulated. Furthermore, when a mission (task) set in advance in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is achieved in the same manner as when a password is input, a history of accomplished missions indicating the type of accomplished mission is also accumulated. . However, if a game start operation is performed with a long press of the chance button 120 without inputting a password, unlike the case where a password is input, no experience value is given, and the level does not increase. The settings cannot be changed from the default settings.

  When the player finishes the game and performs a game ending operation (selecting “two-dimensional code creation” on the main menu screen), the player starts the game in response to a long press of the chance button 120. A two-dimensional code is generated from the game history and displayed.

  Then, the player obtains the displayed two-dimensional code on the mobile terminal 300 and accesses the management server 200 to store the game history specified by the two-dimensional code on the portable terminal owned by the player. The game history registered in the player database according to the terminal identification information of the terminal 300 can be reflected.

  After a game is started by a game start operation associated with a long press of the chance button 120, the two-dimensional code displayed when the game is ended is different from the case where the game is started by inputting a password. The URL indicating the location of the page, the total number of variable display times stored in the personal history storage area, the number of probable variable hits, the number of normal hits, and the type of achievement mission are stored.

  Then, the two-dimensional code is read by the portable terminal 300, and by accessing the URL of the management server 200 specified by the two-dimensional code, the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed portable terminal 300 is already stored in the player database. It is determined whether the mobile terminal 300 has been registered. If the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed mobile terminal 300 has already been registered, the game history corresponding to the matching terminal identification information is updated. ing.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, if the player has already been registered in the management server 200, the user can only press and hold the chance button 120 and input the password without inputting the password. It becomes possible to play a game as in the case. Then, at the end of the game, a two-dimensional code capable of specifying the game history from the start operation of the game with the long press of the chance button 120 to the end thereof is displayed. Then, by accessing the management server 200 using the two-dimensional code displayed at the end of the game, the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 300 that transmitted the game history is stored in the player database of the management server 200 on the management server 200 side. It is determined whether or not the game history has already been registered. If the game history has been 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, a player whose terminal identification information is already registered in the player database can use the storage function of the game history without receiving a password, and thereafter, by performing a game termination operation, By simply accessing the management server 200 with the displayed two-dimensional code, it is possible to register and accumulate the game history during that time in the management server 200.

  In the present embodiment, the function of accumulating the game history can be started by pressing and holding the chance button 120 once. However, the menu item on the main menu screen is different from “simple start”. A use start item for the function of accumulating the game history may be provided, and the use of the function for accumulating the game history may be started by designating the item. The configuration may be such that the use of the function of accumulating the game history can be started on both sides.

  In the present embodiment, in order to receive a password from the management server 200, the management server 200 is accessed in advance by the mobile terminal 300 and the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 300 is registered by member registration or the like. It is necessary to keep. 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 input shown in FIG. The 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.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even a player who has not accessed the management server 200 in advance and has completed membership registration can start a game using the function of accumulating a game history.

  Specifically, by selecting “simple start” from the main menu screen shown in FIG. 44 (a), the effect control microcomputer 100 obtains a starting random number from random numbers updated in a certain range, The acquired start random number is stored in the start random number storage area allocated to the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100, and a two-dimensional code for the first start is generated and displayed. The 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 has become.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when "Easy Start" is selected, the personal history storage areas (total fluctuation display count, probability change hit count, normal jackpot count, achievement mission) allocated to the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100 are selected. The value is initialized.

  In the personal history storage area, game histories (the total number of times of fluctuation display, the number of times of probability change, and the number of times of normal big hits) since "easy start" is selected are accumulated. Further, when a mission (task) previously set in the pachinko gaming machine is achieved in the same manner as when a password is input, a history of accomplished missions indicating the type of accomplished mission is also accumulated. Further, as described above, every time 10 experience values are obtained, the level stored in the level storage area increases.

  When the player finishes the game, the player obtains a two-dimensional code capable of specifying the game history, the current level, the effect setting, and the history of the accomplished mission of the player, and obtains the content specified from the two-dimensional code. This can be reflected in the contents of a player database described later provided in the management server 200.

  After the game is started by selecting "Easy Start", the two-dimensional code displayed when the game is ended is different from the case where the game is started by inputting the password, and indicates the location of the official registration page on the management server. URL and the starting random number stored in the starting random number storage area, and the total change display count, the probability variable hit count, and the normal jackpot count stored in the personal history storage area as the game history update data described above. , The level value stored in the level storage area, the (fractional) experience value stored in the experience value storage area, the effect settings 1 to 3 stored in the effect setting storage area, and the type of achievement mission. Is stored.

  Then, by reading the two-dimensional code by the portable terminal 300 and accessing the URL of the management server 200 specified by the two-dimensional code, whether the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed portable terminal 300 is temporarily registered or not. It is determined whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed mobile terminal 300 has been temporarily registered. It is determined whether or not the starting random number matches, and on condition that the random numbers match, the game history, current level, (fractional) experience value specified from the two-dimensional code in association with the terminal identification information , Production settings, achievement mission history are registered, and the player's data is permanently registered. Thereafter, based on these data, the password It is possible to receive a row.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, by inputting “simple start”, a random number at the start is acquired, and only a two-dimensional code capable of specifying the random number at the start is displayed. Without inputting a password, it is possible to play the game in the same manner as when a password is input. 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 starting random number acquired at the time of input of “Easy Start” is displayed. Then, the player accesses the management server 200 with the two-dimensional code displayed at the start of the game and temporarily registers the same, 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 start random number specified from the two-dimensional code transmitted at the end of the game and the start random number temporarily registered in the management server 200 match, , That is, the game history of the player can be newly registered. For this reason, a player who uses the game history accumulation function for the first time does not need to access the management server 200 in advance and register as a member before playing a game, and the two-dimensional code displayed by inputting “simple start”. By simply accessing the management server 200, it is possible to start a game similar to that in which the password has been entered, and thereafter, by simply accessing the management server 200 with the two-dimensional code displayed by the game end operation, The game history during that time can be registered and accumulated in the management server 200.

  After displaying various menu screens to be shifted from the main menu screen as described above, the effect control microcomputer 100 of the present embodiment switches to the basic screen after a predetermined time has elapsed if no operation is performed. It has become.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 according to the present embodiment inputs a password when a password is input, when “simple start” is input, or when a game start operation is performed with a long press of the chance button 120. In this case, the user does not input the “simple start” and controls the game in a specific effect mode different from the effect mode (normal effect mode) when the player plays the game without performing the game start operation using the chance button 120.

  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 configured by a general server computer having a CPU, a RAM, and the like. The terminal 300 can be accessed, and manages game history, issues passwords, grants benefits, 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 assigned, and the terminal to which the terminal identification information is not assigned and the terminal identification information are assigned. However, access is denied for a terminal that has refused transmission of terminal identification information.

  The management server 200 includes a player database for managing the game history of the player, a game history database for managing the game history of each game, a privilege database for storing privilege data given to the player, and an unregistered player. Is provided with a temporary registration database for managing the temporary registration data.

  In the player database, the current status (standby, playing) and the password (last issued one) corresponding to the terminal identification information (SIM data) that can identify the portable terminal 300 owned by the player. , The number of accesses (number of password issuances), the total number of times of fluctuation display up to the present, the total number of probability variable jackpots, the total number of normal large jackpots, the current level, the (fractional) experience value, the points, the settings of the effect settings 1 to 3, The achievement status for each mission (1 for completed missions and 0 for uncompleted missions) is stored.

  The game history update data for updating the game history includes the total fluctuation display count up to the present, the total probability variable jackpot count, the total normal jackpot count, the current level, the current experience value, the setting contents of the effect settings 1 to 3, and , And achievement status for each mission (1 for completed missions and 0 for uncompleted missions). The acquired data is data such as points.

  In the game history database, the pachinko gaming machine 1 randomizes the game at the end of the game corresponding to the terminal identification information (SIM data) and the game date and time that can identify the portable terminal 300 owned by the player who played the game. , The number of variable display times in the game, the number of probable big hits in the game, the number of regular big hits in the game, the level value at the end of the game of the game, the (fraction) at the end of the game of the game ), The contents of the effect settings 1 to 3 at the end of the game, and the achievement status for each mission in the game.

  The privilege database stores the location of privilege data, the type of privilege data, the type of condition for granting the privilege, and the condition value of the type corresponding to the privilege ID that can identify the privilege. As the type of condition, a level, a mission achievement rate, the number of times of change display, the number of times of probability change, the number of normal big hits, and the like can be set, and a condition value according to the type can be set.

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

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

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

  The user operates the mobile terminal 300 to start application software for reading the two-dimensional code, and captures the two-dimensional code with the camera unit 190 of the mobile terminal 300. As a result of analyzing 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 mobile terminal 300. When the user selects the URL, the browser is started on the portable terminal 300, and the user is 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 the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 300 to the management server 200. To send.

  When the member registration request is made from the mobile terminal 300, the management server 200 determines whether the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 300 that has made the member registration request matches the terminal identification information already registered in the player database. Is determined, and if there is a matching terminal identification information, the registered member information is updated, or only the terminal identification information is registered by a simple start, and the corresponding terminal identification information is registered 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 made the member registration request 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. Is newly registered in the player database in association with the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 300 that has performed the registration and the member information specified from the member registration request, and the registration result is notified to the mobile terminal 300 that has performed the member registration request. .

  On the mobile terminal 300 that has received the registration result, the registration result is displayed, and the player is notified of that fact.

  Next, FIG. 46 shows the operations of the management server 200, the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the portable terminal 300 when the player who plays the game for the first time inputs “simple start” and plays a game with the pachinko gaming machine 1. It will be described based on the following. FIG. 46 is a diagram illustrating exchanges of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the portable terminal 300, and the management server 200 when playing a game without registering as a member.

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

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

  When the registration request at start is made from the mobile terminal 300, the management server 200 determines whether the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal that has made the registration request at start 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 not possible.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when "simple start" is input and the two-dimensional code is displayed, the random number at the start is stored in the random number storage area at the start, and the game history is initialized to change from the normal effect mode to the specific effect mode. Move to Thereafter, the game is started by the player.

  When the player finishes the game and selects "Create two-dimensional code" from the main menu screen, the starting random number stored in the starting random number storage area and the total fluctuation stored in the personal history storage area The number of display times, the number of probable big hits, the number of normal big hits, the type of mission achieved, the level value stored in the level storage area, the experience value stored in the experience value storage area, and the effect value stored in the effect setting storage area Acquisition data consisting of game histories consisting of effect settings 1 to 3 is acquired, and a two-dimensional code is generated from these data and a URL indicating the location of the official registration page, and is associated with a password in a predetermined storage area. Stored and displayed on the effect display device 9, the personal history storage area, the level storage area, the experience value storage area, and 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 mobile terminal 300, and issues an end registration request including the starting random number, the game history, the acquired data, and the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 300 analyzed from the two-dimensional code. By performing the process on the management server 200, the terminal identification information, the first game history, and the acquired data can be registered in the player database and the game history database of the management server 200.

  When the terminal registration request is issued from the mobile terminal 300, the management server 200 determines whether the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 300 that has issued the terminal 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 to the effect that registration is impossible.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 that has made the registration request at the time of termination matches the terminal identification information registered in the temporary registration database, the terminal registration information is registered in the temporary registration database corresponding to the matched terminal identification information. It is determined whether or not the starting random number that has been set matches the starting random number specified from the registration request at the end. If the starting random numbers do not match, the mobile terminal 300 determines that registration is not possible. Notify to

  If the 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 the terminal registration information is associated with the terminal identification information. The game history and acquisition data specified from the request are registered in the player database, and the game history specified from the end registration request is associated with the terminal identification information and the game date and time (current date and time data) in the game history database. , And notifies the portable terminal 300 that made the registration request at the end of the completion of the main registration.

  When the start random numbers match, the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 that has made the registration request at the end is newly registered in the player database, and at the same time, the terminal identification information and the correspondence of the temporary registration database are registered. The starting random number and the registration date and time are deleted.

  In addition, the terminal identification information registered in the temporary registration database, the corresponding start random number, and the registration date and time are maintained until the day after the registration date if the final registration is not performed due to the end registration request, but thereafter, Also, even if the main registration is not performed according to the registration request at the time of termination, the registration is deleted.

  Next, the operations of the management server 200, the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the portable terminal 300 when a password is issued and a game is played on the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing exchanges between 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 request for issuing a new password is made from mobile terminal 300, management server 200 sets the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 300 that has issued the issuance request to the terminal whose terminal identification information is registered in the player database. It is determined whether or not it matches the identification information. If there is no matching terminal identification information, the mobile terminal 300 is notified to the effect that the issuance is impossible.

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

  Next, it is determined whether or not the password registered in the corresponding terminal identification information of the player database, that is, the password issued previously, matches. If the password matches, the password is matched with the previous password in the above-described procedure. Generate a password again until it is determined not to do so.

  If the portion of the game history affecting 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 issuance request, and sets the password corresponding to the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 300 that has issued the issuance request in the player database this time. The password is updated to the issued password, and the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is updated during the game. When a request for issuing a password is received, the issuance of a password is not prohibited even if the status of the corresponding terminal identification information indicates that the game is being played. In such a situation, a request for issuing a new password is received. In this case, a new password is issued and the previous password is invalidated.

  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. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 into which the password has been entered, the entered password is analyzed as described above, and when the password is authenticated, the level and effect setting specified from the password are set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a result, it is possible to play the 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 mode is shifted from the normal effect mode to the specific effect mode. Thereafter, the game is started by the player.

  As described above, it is possible to set anniversary data in the password. If a specific anniversary is set as the anniversary data, the password is specific to the anniversary in the special effect mode. Can be performed.

  Further, the model information and the latest information are set in the password as described above, 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 two-dimensional code” from the main menu screen, the password stored in the password storage area, the random number updated from a certain range to the game random number, and the individual Total fluctuation display count stored in the history storage area, probability change big hit count, normal big hit count, achieved mission type, level value stored in the level storage area, experience value stored in the experience value storage area, production Acquisition data consisting of game histories consisting of the effect settings 1 to 3 stored in the setting storage area is acquired, a two-dimensional code is generated from these data and a URL indicating the location of the updated page, and a predetermined storage is performed. It is stored in the area in association with the password, displayed on the effect display device 9, the personal history storage area is initialized, and communication from the specific effect mode is started. To shift to production mode.

  The player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the mobile terminal 300 and sends an update request including a game history, acquired data, a password, a 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 processing on the game server 200, the game history and the acquired data obtained by the two-dimensional code can be reflected on the player database of the management server 200.

  When an update request is issued from the mobile terminal 300, the management server 200 determines whether the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal 300 that has issued 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 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 password specified in the update request is replaced with the terminal specified in 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 password 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 or not they match. The corresponding item of the corresponding terminal identification information in the player database is updated based on the game history and the acquired data specified from the update request, and is updated in association with the terminal identification information and the game date / time (current date / time data). The game history and the game random number specified from the request are registered in the game history database, and the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is registered. 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 the game random number specified from the update request match the password and the game random number registered in the game history database in association with the terminal identification information specified from the update request, the previous Since there is a very high possibility that the update request is the same two-dimensional code as that used for the update request, the mobile terminal 300 is notified that the update is not possible.

  Also, as a result of comparing the password specified in the update request with the password registered in the player database in association with the terminal identification information specified in the update request, if both passwords do not match, It is determined whether only one of the characters is a difference of one character before and after the password when the password is input. The difference of one character before and after the password input sequence 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 this case, if the formal password is "Z", the characters before and after the password correspond to "Y" and "=".

  If only one of the characters is different from the difference of one character before and after, that is, if there is a difference of two or more characters, or if the difference is one character but does not differ by one character before and after, the update is performed. The mobile terminal 300 is notified of the impossibility. On the other hand, if only one of the characters has a difference of one character before and after, it is determined that the condition of the input error is satisfied and the player who has issued the password is tentatively authenticated. 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. The corresponding item of the corresponding terminal identification information in the player database is updated based on the game history specified from the update request, and specified from the update request in association with the terminal identification information and the game date and time (current date and time data). Registered in the game history database, updates the status of the corresponding terminal identification information during standby, and issues an update request. 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 fluctuation display count, the probable change hit count, the normal jackpot count Update 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, the level, the effect setting, the corresponding terminal identification Items that affect the continuity of the game history, such as the types of achievement missions that do not appear in the information level value, are not updated. In addition, the update completion notification also indicates that the password did not completely match but was within the range of the input error, and that only some items that did not affect continuity were updated. It is supposed to.

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

  Also, if the player forgets to acquire the two-dimensional code at the end of the game, even if the status remains in the game, the issuance of a new password is permitted without making an update request as described above. It has become.

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(1) In this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is applied as a gaming machine, but information input means capable of specifying a gaming history from outside and information capable of specifying a gaming history in the gaming machine are output. Any gaming machine having an output unit may be used, and a slot machine may be used.

  (2) In this embodiment, a password is applied as information that can specify a game history to be input to a gaming machine, which is preferable because it is not necessary to provide a dedicated reading device or the like for inputting information from the outside. May be coded as a bar code or a two-dimensional code, and may be data readable by a code reader, data that can be input through a wired connection, a wireless connection, an infrared connection, or the like. By doing so, it is possible to easily input these data.

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

  (4) In the gaming system 1000 according to the present embodiment, the privilege is given according to the player's game history stored in the player database of the management server 200, but at least the bonus is input at the gaming machine. As long as the game history is specified from the password and an effect reflecting the specified game history is performed, it is not always necessary to provide a privilege in accordance with the game history. Even if a two-dimensional code is acquired, the game history specified from the two-dimensional code cannot be reflected in the own game history, and a new game history by a player who has been issued a password is taken over. Is possible, but it becomes impossible for players other than the player who has received the password to take over the game history. As a result, it is meaningless to divert or steal a password or a two-dimensional code, so that diversion or theft of a password or a two-dimensional code can be prevented. As a result, it is possible to prevent the value of the effect reflecting the game history from being significantly reduced, such as illegally operating the own game history using the password of another person and reflecting the game history in the effect. .

  (5) In this embodiment, when a game is performed by temporarily registering a game by “simple start”, a random number at the start extracted from a random number fluctuating within a certain range is applied as information that can specify the game. However, any data may be used as long as the game can be specified on the management server 200 side at the end of the game. For example, data that changes regularly, such as a number that is added each time a “simple start” is input, is applied. May be.

  (6) In this embodiment, the management server 200 permits access only to mobile terminals to which terminal identification information has been assigned and to which transmission of terminal identification information has been permitted. If at least the player can be identified by the information (Cookie) that can identify the portable terminal, or the player can be identified by the player ID assigned by the management server 200, the terminal identification information is assigned. A configuration may also be adopted in which access is allowed from a terminal that has not been permitted to transmit terminal identification information.

  (7) In this embodiment, information on a player (such as a game history) is managed in association with terminal identification information, but information on a player is associated with a player ID that can identify a player. A configuration for management may be used.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the password indicating the game history is manually input to the gaming machine by the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other methods 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 to the gaming machine from the portable terminal 300 by wireless communication such as infrared communication and communication using radio waves, or by wired communication. The game history may be recorded on a recording medium such as a member card, and information indicating the game history may be input to the gaming machine from the member card. In response to requesting the management server 200 to transmit information indicating the game history to the gaming machine, the management server 200 directly sends the game to the gaming machine via a public network such as the Internet and a management computer for the game arcade. Information indicating the history may be input.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the password that is the information indicating the game history is added to the total information (level and other effect settings) set based on the total game history and the previous game history. The latest information to be set is now included.

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

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

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

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the start condition is set by the player by inputting the password to 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 when the information indicating the game history is input by the player as described in (8) above. May be.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, the termination 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 termination condition may be set by the player, according to the operation by the player, by recording the game history on a recording medium such as a member card, 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 amusement arcade and the public network such as the Internet, or may be transmitted directly from the gaming machine or from the card unit. The game history may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 300 via wireless communication such as infrared communication or wired communication to the mobile terminal 300 via the mobile terminal 300.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 43, since the experience value that can be acquired during the low level is higher than when the level is high, the level is easily raised.

  However, while the level is low, the method of making the level easily rise is not limited to this, and another method may be used. In the above-described embodiment, the level is raised 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 required for the level increase is increased. May be reduced.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, the invention has been described as the gaming system 1000. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the invention can be considered 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 is implemented as a method performed by each device. The invention can be understood as a program executed by each device.

  (15) According to this embodiment, when performing random selection, the ratio of selecting a newly added song among a plurality of songs is higher than the ratio of selecting songs other than the newly added song. Is also increased. As a result, the music production of the newly added music is easily performed, and it is possible to prevent the newly added option from being easily selected, thereby improving the production effect.

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

  (17) In the present embodiment, when a reach occurs during the output of a special song, the volume of the special song is temporarily reduced and then restored. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the sound output in the reach effect from being disturbed, and it is possible to sufficiently exert the effect of the reach effect.

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

  (19) In the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which a choice of music is added based on the number of continuations K, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, music options are added based on the game state, the effect mode, whether or not a predetermined effect has occurred, the number of game media paid out, the game time, the current time, the number of big hits per day, and the like. It may be something. In this case, one option may be added, or a plurality of options may be added. The number of options to be added may be a predetermined one or may be determined by lottery. Alternatively, points may be given 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 song lottery to which a selectable song has been added, the added song should not be selected and executed at a higher rate than songs other than the added song. However, the timing at which the control is not performed is not limited to this. For example, from the next song lottery after the added song is selected, the control of selecting and executing the added song at a higher rate than the songs other than the added song may not be performed. In this case, since the control is performed until the added music is selected, the added music can be more easily selected.

  (21) If the selection ratio of the added option is higher than the selection ratio of the option other than the added option, the specific value of the selection ratio is not limited to these. For example, the selection ratio of options other than the added options may be uniform, different selection ratios may be allocated, or the selection ratio is determined by lottery. May be used.

  (22) In the present embodiment, in the second and subsequent song selections after the song is added, the added song and the songs other than the added song are selected at the same ratio. It is not limited to this. For example, the added music and the music other than the added music may be selected at substantially the same ratio, or the added music may be selected more than the music other than the added music. , May be selected at a low rate. In addition, the phrase that the added music and the music other than the added music are selected at substantially the same ratio means that the added music is selected at a slightly higher ratio than the music other than the added music. This is a concept that also includes Alternatively, the determination values may be sorted such that the selection ratio is higher in the order of addition. For example, when the value of the continuation number K is 16 or more, the selection ratio of the music F may be the highest, the music E may be set next, and the music D may be set next higher. Conversely, the determination values may be sorted such that the selection ratio is lower in the order of addition.

  (23) In the present embodiment, the configuration is such that the sound of the special music is turned off during the occurrence of the reach. It may be such that the volume is lowered. At that time, the lowered width may be uniform or non-uniform. In addition, the volume of the special tune during the reach does not have to be 0 as long as the volume is reduced to a level that does not hinder the effect of the reach effect. In addition, as long as the effect of the reach effect is not hindered, the music and the special song in the reach effect may be partially output at the same time. For example, when the volume of the special song is gradually lowered and the reach volume is output, the special song and the reach song may be output in an overlapping manner for a short period of time.

  (24) In the present embodiment, when a reach occurs, the special music is continuously output with the volume lowered. Thus, it is possible to prevent the effect of the reach effect from being reduced without interrupting the output of the special music. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a special song from being output from the beginning each time a reach occurs, thereby preventing the player from getting bored.

  (25) In the present embodiment, the volume of the special music is reduced when all the reach occurs, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the presence or absence of a decrease in the volume of the special song may be determined based on the type of reach that occurs, or the presence or absence of a decrease in the volume of the special song may be determined by lottery.

  (26) In the present embodiment, the volume of the special music is set to 0 and the volume is continuously output when a predetermined time elapses after the fluctuation is completed. However, the volume is not changed as it is. Alternatively, the output of the special music may be stopped. When the output of the special song is stopped, the output of the special song may be newly started upon detection of the launch of the game ball by the player or the start of the change, The output may not be performed as it is.

  (27) In the present embodiment, when reach occurs, the volume of the special song is temporarily reduced and then returned, but after the volume of the special song is once reduced when a predetermined condition is satisfied, The return is not limited to the time when reach occurs. For example, when a fanfare effect, when an ending effect occurs, or when switching to a specific effect mode, the volume of the special song is temporarily reduced and then restored, preventing the effect of each effect from being reduced. can do.

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

  (29) In the present embodiment, the music is selected in the first round of the jackpot game 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 the player specifies the selection method, an effect for prompting an operation may be performed. For example, character information may be displayed on the effect display device 9 or sound may be output from the speaker 27 so as to prompt the player to perform an operation.

  (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 time-saving state and transition to the normal state, but is not limited to this. is not. For example, the period from the occurrence of the probability-change big hit to the transition to the time-saving state after the probability change state ends (that is, until the normal big hit ends) may be set. Also, the number of occurrences of big hits (for example, normal big hits and probable big hits) that can be expected to win game balls in the big winning opening is converted as the number of continuations K. The number of occurrences of unsuccessful big hits (for example, suddenly changing big hits) may be converted as the number of continuations K.

  (32) In the present embodiment, the period during which the special music is output is from the big hit game state to the end of the time saving state, but is not limited to this. For example, the information may be output only in the big hit gaming state, may be output from the big hit gaming state until the probable change state ends, or may be output when the predetermined gaming state is reached. Alternatively, the predetermined effect may be generated. Further, the period during which the special music is output 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 based on the operation from the player, the end point of the output period is set to either the end of the big hit gaming state or the end of the time saving state. Alternatively, it may be possible to determine from this.

  (34) In the above-described embodiment, it is possible to select a song during the big hit state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. During the demonstration screen display 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 displayed. The selection of the music may be made possible.

  (35) In the above-described embodiment, the special song selected in the first round in the jackpot state is output from the second round. Then, in the state where the special music is output, that is, in the state where the special music flag is set, the change of the special music and the output of the special music are always performed as shown in steps S706 to S707 in FIG. Stopping is enabled. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The period during which the change of the special music and the output of the special music can be stopped is limited to a specific period, for example, only in each round of the jackpot state, or during the high probability and high base after the jackpot state. It may be only.

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

  (37) In the above-described embodiment, a new specific song is added to a plurality of types of songs under a predetermined condition (a condition that the number of continuation of the big hit reaches a predetermined number, a predetermined period after introduction of the gaming machine, (The condition that elapsed) has been satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The predetermined conditions include, for example, a condition that a big hit has occurred, a condition that the number of fluctuations in the specific effect mode has reached 1,000, a condition that a specific mission has been achieved, and experience. The condition may be that the value is accumulated and the level is raised, that a predetermined date is reached, that a predetermined time is reached, or that a predetermined time has elapsed in the specific effect mode.

  (38) In the above-described embodiment, the output mode of the special song is changed by changing the volume of the special song. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the output mode of the special music may be made different by making the tempo, sound quality, arrangement, etc. of the special music having the same melody (melody) different. Further, the output mode of the special music may be made different by making the mode in which the voice of the song is included in the special music having the same melody different from the mode in which the voice of the song is not included. In addition, the output form of the music may be made different and the light emission form of the lamp may be made different (for example, the light may be made brighter during a big hit, darkened during a time reduction or a big hit, or may be made darker during a big hit or during a big hit). Blinks fast, and may blink slowly except during a time reduction or a big hit).

  (39) In the above-described embodiment, when changing the output mode of the special music, the subsequent 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 above-described embodiment, it is possible to output a special song in the mode of accumulating the game history. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be possible to output a special song even in a mode other than the mode of accumulating the game history. In addition, a special song may be selectable even in a mode in which the game history is not accumulated.

  (41) The selection of the effect on the gaming machine including the selection of the special music may be performed on a screen transmitted from the management server 200 and displayed on the mobile terminal 300. When the password is issued, the password includes information capable of specifying the selected effect (selected music piece), and when the password is input to the gaming machine, The effect indicated by the password may be selected and executed (special music is selected and output).

  (42) In the above-described embodiment, a special song is added depending on whether or not a gaming machine has been introduced for less than one month. 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 changed at the timing when the gaming state is switched. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the output mode is changed after a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds, 1 minute, or 0 seconds) may have elapsed after the game state was switched. The output mode may be gradually changed from the timing at which 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 recognize the state of the gaming machine after a lapse of a predetermined period from the switching of the state of the gaming machine.

  (44) In the present embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in accordance with the occurrence of a prize has been described. A sealed-type gaming machine that adds gaming points (scores) without paying out at hand may be employed. In the enclosed gaming machine, a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls as an example of a game medium in the gaming machine is formed, and a storage unit for storing gaming points is provided, and according to ball lending operation, The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in accordance with the ball firing operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in accordance with the occurrence of the winning.

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

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

The specific game state (big hit game state) is a big win after a predetermined time (symbol fixed stop time + big hit start production time) elapses after a specific symbol combination (solo pattern of the same symbol) is displayed on the variable display device. The example in which the mouth is opened and the specific game state is started is illustrated, but the invention is not limited to this. After the specific symbol combination (the same symbol of the same symbol) is displayed on the variable display device, the variable symbol is provided in the game area. The specific game state may be started by passing the ball through a specific area (a specific passing gate sensor or a winning sensor). As a result, the player can control the timing of the occurrence of the big hit, and even if the ball has run out before the start of the big hit, the player can have time to lend a ball and refill the ball.
Further, a plurality of specific regions may be provided, and the number of rounds per jackpot may be changed depending on which specific region is passed. Further, a lottery of the number of jackpot rounds may be performed by passing through a specific area. Further, in this case, if there are a plurality of specific areas, the lottery ratio of the number of rounds may be made different depending on which specific area is passed.

  1 Pachinko machine, 8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 9 staging display device, 13 1st starting winning opening, 14 2nd starting winning opening, 20 special variable winning ball device, 20A big winning Mouth LED, 27 speaker, 31 game control board (main board), 56 CPU, 70 sound 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 for performing a predetermined game,
Music control means capable of controlling output of music,
An operation detecting means for detecting an operation of the player;
Display means capable of displaying a plurality of types of music that can be selected based on the action of the player;
And a music selection means for selecting one of the music from among said plurality of types of music based on the detection result of said movement detecting means,
The music control means,
The music selected by the music selecting means is output in a normal state and an advantageous state more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and the selected music is output in different output modes in the normal state and the advantageous state. And
When one music is not selected by the music selection means, it is possible to output any one of the plurality of types of music,
A music adding means for adding a specific music to the plurality of types of music based on the number of times controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player being a predetermined number of times,
The display means, when the specific music is added by the music addition means, displays the specific music at a position different from the already selectable music,
The music control means, when one music is not selected by the music selection means, outputs the specific music at a higher rate than the rate of outputting music different from the specific music,
Gaming machine.