JP6646601B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine that allows a player to play a predetermined game.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when the game medium wins a start winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area. And a slot machine in which, when a predetermined number of bets is set and a start operation is performed, variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) is performed. In the gaming machine configured to be able to execute the variable display of the identification information as described above, when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a predetermined display result on the variable display unit, a predetermined game value (for example, a jackpot) State transition) to the player.

JP-A-2003-79919 (paragraphs 0057 to 0064) JP-A-2009-195432 (paragraphs 0053 to 0055)

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to feel pleasure in granting a privilege and improves the operating rate of the gaming machine.

A gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege when a privilege granting condition based on a game history is satisfied;
Setting means capable of setting which of a plurality of types of specific effects including at least the first specific effect and the second specific effect is to be executed;
When the privilege granting condition is satisfied, the privilege granted by the privilege granting unit is determined based on whether at least the execution of the first specific effect or the execution of the second specific effect is set. A privilege selection means for selecting,
The privilege selecting means,
When the effect to execute the first specific effect is set, compared to when the effect to execute a specific effect different from the first specific effect is set, the type of privilege related to the first specific effect Is easy to select at a high rate, and the type of privilege related to the first specific effect is selected at a higher rate after the player has performed one unit of the game a predetermined number of times than before the game has been performed a predetermined number of times. Easy,
When the effect to execute the second specific effect is set, compared to when the effect to execute a specific effect different from the second specific effect is set, the type of privilege related to the second specific effect the rather easy to select a high percentage, and select the type of benefits the player of one unit is associated with said second specific effect towards the after performing the predetermined number of times than before which is performed a predetermined number of times by the player at a high rate and wherein the ease Ikoto.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player feel pleasure in giving the privilege, and to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

It is a figure showing the whole game system composition concerning Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a mobile terminal. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a management server to which the management device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is applied. 1 is a front view of a slot machine to which a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention is applied. FIG. 3 shows the internal structure of the slot machine. It is a figure showing the arrangement position of a photoelectric sensor. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure showing the composition of the combination determined as winning. It is a figure showing a target combination of an internal lottery according to a game state. It is a figure which shows the experience value provision number according to a level and the number of games. (A) is a view showing coin acquisition specifications between games, and (b) is a view showing stock specifications of stock coins. It is a figure showing transition of a main menu screen. It is a figure showing a hint screen of a stock coin. FIG. 9 is a diagram (part 1) for describing an input operation of a password. FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 2) for describing the password input operation. (A) is a figure which shows a password analysis table, (b) is a figure which shows the analysis procedure of a password. (A) is a figure showing an example of a display situation in a normal production mode of a specific production area, and (b) is a figure showing an example of a display situation in a specific production mode. FIG. 4 is a diagram for describing output of a two-dimensional code. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating information included in a two-dimensional code. It is a figure showing a screen at the time of a stock coin acquisition lottery effect. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing configurations of a player database, a game history database, and a privilege database provided in the management server. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub CPU performs. 20 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a main menu display process executed by the slot machine. 20 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a main menu operation process before a password input executed in the slot machine. It is a flowchart showing a procedure of a password input accepting process executed in the slot machine. It is a figure showing a production screen when a password of a different model is inputted. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of the level coin related processing performed in a slot machine. 40 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a main menu operation process after a password is input, which is executed in the slot machine. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a two-dimensional code display process executed by the slot machine. It is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special effect execution processing executed in the slot machine. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a server main process executed by the management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the member registration process performed by a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the easy start update process performed by a management server. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a normal update process executed by the management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the level and experience value update process performed by a management server. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a menu selection receiving process executed by the management server. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a password issuing process executed by the management server. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the game provision process performed by a management server. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of an item providing process executed by the management server. It is a figure showing the lottery table used in the item acquisition lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the item provision process performed by the management server of the slot machine to which the gaming machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention is applied. It is a figure showing the example of a screen displayed on a display part of a personal digital assistant. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing data exchange between a mobile terminal and a management server regarding member registration. It is a figure which shows exchange of data between a slot machine and a portable terminal, and a portable terminal and a management server regarding an easy start update. It is a figure which shows exchange of data between a slot machine and a portable terminal, and a portable terminal and a management server regarding normal update. It is a figure showing exchange of data between a personal digital assistant and a management server about privilege grant. It is a figure showing the information contained in the two-dimensional code outputted from the slot machine to which the gaming machine according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention is applied. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine to which the gaming machine according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention is applied. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration in a main board provided in a pachinko gaming machine. It is an explanatory view for explaining the combination pattern of the configuration in the gaming system. (A) is a figure which shows the winning probability of the discharged coin, (b) is a figure which shows the winning probability of stock coins. It is a figure showing a point recovery condition and a recovery point number.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The camera unit 160 captures an image of a capturing target in accordance with an operation of the player, converts the captured image into image data, and supplies the image data to the control unit 110. In the present embodiment, the camera unit 160 captures a two-dimensional code.

  The control unit 110 is configured by a microprocessor (Micro Processing Unit, hereinafter referred to as “MPU”). The control unit 110 performs processing on data and the like from the storage unit 120, the operation unit 130, the display unit 140, the wireless communication unit 150 unit, and the camera unit 160 according to a program such as an application program stored in the storage unit 120. , And supplies the processed data to the storage unit 120, the display unit 140, and the wireless communication unit 150.

  Note that, in addition to the above configuration, the mobile terminal 1100 may have a voice input / output function or an infrared communication function provided in a general mobile phone.

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

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

  The operation unit 230 includes input devices such as a keyboard, a mouse, a keypad, a touchpad, and a touch panel. The operation unit 230 receives an operation input from a user such as an administrator of the management server 1200 and sends a signal related to the received operation to the control unit 210.

  The display unit 240 is composed of, for example, an LCD. The display unit 240 may be configured by another display device such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display or an EL display. The display unit 240 displays character data and image data supplied from the control unit 210.

  The communication unit 250 supplies data received from the mobile terminal 1100 or another server or the like via the Internet network 900 to the control unit 210, and transmits the data supplied from the control unit 210 to the mobile terminal via the Internet network 900. 1100 or another server.

  The control unit 210 is composed of, for example, an MPU. The control unit 210 performs processing on the data and the like from the storage unit 220, the operation unit 230, the display unit 240, and the communication unit 250 according to the program stored in the storage unit 220, and stores the processed data in the storage unit 220. The information is supplied to the operation unit 230, the display unit 240, and the communication unit 250.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 7, “black 7”, “net 7 (shaded 7)”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “BAR” are provided on the outer peripheral portions of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. A plurality of types of mutually recognizable symbols such as "replay", "watermelon", "cherry", "bell", and "orange" are drawn in a predetermined order for each reel 2. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower tiers in the see-through window 3, respectively.

  Each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is rotated by a correspondingly provided reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIGS. 5 and 8). Thus, the symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the see-through window 3 while continuously changing. The rotation of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped by the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, so that three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the see-through window 3 as a display result.

  Inside each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, a reel sensor 33L, 33C, 33R for detecting a reference position and a reel LED 55 for irradiating each reel 2L, 2C, 2R from the back are provided. ing. The reel LED 55 includes twelve LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, and is configured to be able to independently irradiate each symbol.

  At a position corresponding to each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the front door 1b, a horizontally long rectangular transparent window 3 that allows the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to be seen from the front side is provided. The reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be visually recognized from the player side via the player.

  On the front door 1b, a medal insertion section 4 into which medals (gaming value) can be inserted, a medal payout port 9 for paying out medals, and credits (the number of medals stored as gaming values owned by the player) are used. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (in this embodiment, three bets in any of the game states) out of the prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state within the range. The adjustment switch 10 operated when adjusting the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the bet amount (return the medals used for setting the credits and the bet amount), and starts the game. Switch 7L, 8C, 8R, which is operated when stopping the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. Out switch 56 (CHANCE buttons) are provided operable by the player.

  Also, on the front door 1b, a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out upon occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the content of an error when an error occurs, and the like are displayed. A game auxiliary display 12, a 1-BET LED 14 for notifying by light that the bet number is set to 1, a 2-BET LED 15 for notifying by light that the bet number is set to 2, and a notice that the bet number is set to 3 3BET LED 16 for notifying by lighting, a request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted by lighting, a start effective LED 18 for notifying that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective, a weight (previous Waiting for reel rotation to start because a certain period of time has not passed since the game started. Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting the fact is in state), a game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 7) for notifying by lighting that the setting operation of the bet amount by operating the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 8) are provided to notify by light that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is valid. Have been.

  Inside the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a hitting state described later by a predetermined key operation, and during a change of a set value described later and a check of the set value A set value display 24 for displaying the set value at that time, and enabling / disabling a stop function for controlling a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at the end of BB described later. Switch 36a for selecting the automatic settlement function (automatic settlement function for controlling the settlement (return) of medals stored as credits regardless of the operation of the player) at the end of BB described later. An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting invalidity and a flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 are connected to a hopper tank 34a described later provided inside the housing 1a (see FIG. 5). A medal having a inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that is inserted from the medal insertion part 4 and flows down to the hopper tank 34a side, for selectively switching to one of the side and the medal payout exit 9 side. A selector (not shown) and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 8) for detecting an open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  Inside the housing 1a, the above-mentioned left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, right reel 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, and reel sensors 33L, 33C capable of detecting the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively. , 33R (see FIG. 8), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4, and medals stored in the hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 composed of a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals from the medal payout exit 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full tank sensor 35a, which is provided at a height at which a predetermined amount of stored medals can be detected and is made of a pair of left and right conductive members separated from each other. It is possible to detect that the medal storage amount stored inside becomes greater than or equal to a predetermined amount when conductive by contact through the medal stored inside, that is, that the overflow tank is full. It has become.

  On the front face of the power supply box 100, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and normally functions as a reset switch for releasing an error state or a stop state, and in a setting change state, A reset / setting switch 38 functioning as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (a payout rate) of an internal lottery described later, and a power switch 39 operated when turning on / off the power are provided. .

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

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

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

  When one of the reels (the right reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R) is stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined combination of symbols is set on an activated pay line (effective activated pay line). When the reels (hereinafter, also referred to as "roles") are stopped as a result of displaying the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, a prize is generated, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player according to the prize, Added to credit. When the number of credits reaches the upper limit (50 in the present embodiment), medals are directly paid out from the medal payout port 9 (see FIG. 4). When a combination of symbols accompanied by payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of activated pay lines, the payout number determined for each combination of symbols arranged on the activated pay line is totaled, and the total number of payouts is determined. Medals will be awarded to the player. However, an upper limit (15 in the present embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be paid out in one game. If the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, medals of the upper limit are provided. The Rukoto. Further, when a combination of symbols accompanied by a transition of the gaming state is stopped on the activated pay line as a result of displaying the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the game state is shifted to a gaming state corresponding to the combination of the symbols. .

  As shown in FIG. 6, near the liquid crystal display 51, a light emitting element 57a and a light receiving element 57b constituting the photoelectric sensor 57 (see FIG. 8) are provided. When the irradiation light from the light emitting element 57a is reflected by the detection target (for example, the mobile terminal 1100) in the area in front of the liquid crystal display 51, the light receiving element 57b receives the reflected light. Then, by detecting the amount of light received by the light receiving element 57b, it is detected whether or not the irradiation light of the light emitting element 57a is reflected by the portable terminal 1100. As will be described in detail later, when the portable terminal 1100 is detected, the liquid crystal display 51 automatically displays a main menu screen for displaying a two-dimensional code including information such as a game history.

  In the present embodiment, a position in front of the liquid crystal display 51 and at a position where the light receiving element 57b can receive the reflected light from the mobile terminal 1100, and at a position where the mobile terminal 1100 can acquire a two-dimensional code (that is, the liquid crystal display 51) Is set as a specific area. Accordingly, the main menu screen is output only by performing the operation for obtaining the two-dimensional code at a position close to the area where the two-dimensional code is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, so that the two-dimensional code can be obtained. The annoyance felt by the player can be eliminated.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 8, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, the effect according to the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90, and the power supply board 101 generates a drive power supply for the electric components constituting the slot machine 1. Supplied to

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with power of AC100V from outside. The power supply board 101 generates a DC voltage necessary for driving each electric component constituting the slot machine 1 from the AC 100 V power supply, and supplies the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 connected via the game control board 40 to the game control board 40. Supply.

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

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

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

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

  The main control unit 41 includes a microcomputer including a main CPU 41a, a RAM 41b, a ROM 41c, and an I / O 41d, and controls a game. The random number generation circuit 42 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates the value each time a pulse is generated. The sampling circuit 43 obtains the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42 and outputs the obtained numerical value to the main control unit 41. The random number generation circuit 42 is set for each type of random number used in the progress of the game, and defines a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number. The sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number in accordance with a command from the main CPU 41a.

  The configuration for obtaining the random numbers is not limited to the configuration described above, and is arbitrary. For example, the main CPU 41a may process or update various numerical values by software processing using different random counters based on the numerical values obtained from the sampling circuit 43. In the present embodiment, the range of the above-mentioned random number value is a 16-bit range, that is, a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

  The switch detection circuit 44 detects a detection signal input from switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101. The motor drive circuit 45 controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit 47 performs drive control of various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1, and when detecting a voltage drop, outputs a voltage drop signal indicating this to the main control unit 41. The reset circuit 49 sends a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when the power is turned on or when no initialization command is input from the main CPU 41a.

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

  Further, the main controller 41 is supplied with backup power even at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41b is retained while the backup power is supplied.

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops processing according to the control state as the basic processing until the detection state of various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes, and steps in accordance with the change in the detection state of various switches. Execute the process to shift to. Further, the main CPU 41a has the interrupt function as described above, and can execute the interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. The power interruption interruption process (main) is executed in response to the input of the decrease signal, and the timer interruption process (main) is executed at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt processing (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time during which the processing that repeats according to the control state in the basic processing completes and the execution time of the timer interrupt processing (main). Thus, at least one cycle of the process repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is performed at least.

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

  The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56 (in the present embodiment, described as a “CHANCE button” on its outer surface) so that a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. Has become.

  Further, to the effect control board 90, effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 4) arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, effect effects LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the above-mentioned reel LED 55 are connected. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  Further, a photoelectric sensor 57 is connected to the effect control board 90. When the light emitted from the light emitting element 57a is received by the light receiving element 57b, a detection signal is input. The sub-control unit 91 detects the color of the reflection target based on the amount of light received by the light receiving element 57b, that is, the amount of light reflected by the detection target. Thereby, it is detected whether or not the detection target is the mobile terminal 1100 and whether or not the detection target is a player.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are illustrated as the effect devices. However, the effect devices are not limited to these devices. A device or a mechanically driven role object may be applied as the rendering device.

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

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

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

  Further, the backup power is also supplied to the sub-control unit 91 at the time of the power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91b is retained while the backup power is supplied.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the payout rate of medals changes according to the set value. More specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by using a winning probability according to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is made up of six levels from 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate decreasing as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. In other words, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the lower the value is in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the advantage is. The set value may be set in three stages such as 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, H (High), or in seven stages 1 to 7, and need not be limited to six stages.

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

  In order to confirm the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet amount is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41b is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the progress of the game is not possible, and the setting key switch 37 is turned off, thereby terminating the setting confirmation state and returning to a state in which the game can proceed.

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

  Then, the main CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas of the RAM 41b at the time of the activation and checks the value of the destruction diagnosis data. The processing state of the main CPU 41a is returned to the state before the power failure based on the data stored in the RAM 41b, provided that the value of the data for use is also correct. However, when the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or the value of the destructive diagnosis data is not correct, the main CPU 41a determines that the RAM is abnormal, sets the RAM abnormal error code in the register, and sets the RAM abnormal error. The state is transited, and the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormal error state is not released even by operating the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38, and a new set value is set in the above-described setting change state. It will not be released until it is released.

  The sub CPU 91a also executes the power interruption interrupt processing (sub) when detecting the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98. In the power interruption interruption processing (sub), the sub CPU 91a saves the stored value of the register in a stack of the RAM 91b, which will be described later, stores the destruction diagnosis data in which one of the bits becomes 1, and stores all the data in the RAM 91b. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in the area of 0 is 0, and the process of storing the data in the RAM 91b is performed.

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

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

  The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient to be initialized at the end of BB, such as display data of various displays and LEDs, input / output data of the I / O 41d, a game time counter, and the like, are stored. The general work is a work in which data that can be initialized at the end of BB, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of paid out medals, the total number of paid out medals in BB, and the like are stored. The special work is a work in which data for sending a command to the effect control board 90, various software random numbers, and the like, which are initialized only before the setting is started, are stored. The set value work is a work in which a set value used when performing a lottery in the internal lottery process is stored, and is set to 1 after 0 is stored in initialization before starting setting (before shifting to the setting change mode). After the correction, the newly set value is stored at the end of the setting (at the end of the setting change mode). The stop phase work is a work in which data indicating a stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stored. When the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are in a stop state, data indicating the stop phase is stored. The Rukoto. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set at the time of startup regardless of whether data in the RAM 41b is destroyed. The unused area is an unused area of the storage area of the RAM 41b, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main CPU 41a is stored, and the unused stack area of the stack area is satisfied with any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later, similarly to the unused area. Then, the used stack area is not initialized for the continuation of the program.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a performs a start-up when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are ON, a RAM abnormality error, a start-up when only the setting key switch 37 is ON, When the BB ends, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both turned off, the data is not destroyed in the RAM 41b at the time of startup, and when one game ends, the six initialization conditions are satisfied. At this time, five types of initializations with different areas to be initialized are performed according to each initialization condition.

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

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

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

  When all the reels (the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R) are stopped, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment displays a symbol called a combination on an effective pay line (hereinafter, simply referred to as a pay line). When the combination is completed, a prize is won. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the state of the game, but can be broadly divided into small winning combinations with medal payout and re-starting so that the next game can be started without setting the number of bets. There are a gaming role and a special role accompanied by a transition of a gaming state. Hereinafter, the small role and the replaying role are also collectively referred to as a general role. In order for a winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery described later and set the winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41b.

  In addition, among the winning flags of these roles, the winning flags of the small role and the replaying role are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. The combination is enabled until the combination of the permitted combinations is completed by the flag, and is invalid in the game in which the combination of the permitted combinations is completed. That is, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It will be.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the special role of the slot machine 1 is a regular bonus (hereinafter, referred to as RB) and big bonuses (1), (2) (hereinafter, BB (1), (2)). Is defined). Watermelons, cherries, and bells are defined as small roles, and replays are defined as replays.

  In any game state, the cherry wins when the combination of “Cherry-ANY-bell” or “Cherry-ANY-Replay” is completed on any of the winning lines, that is, in the left reel 2L. When a symbol of "Cherry" is derived to any of the lines, and a symbol of "Bell" or "Replay" is derived to a winning line where "Cherry" is stopped on the left reel 2L of the right reel 2R, a winning is achieved. Two medals will be paid out.

  In any game state, a watermelon wins when a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is completed on any one of the winning lines, and 15 medals are paid out.

  A bell is awarded when a combination of "bell-bell-bell" is completed on any one of the winning lines in any game state, and twelve medals are paid out.

  A replay is a prize when the combination of “replay-replay-replay” is completed on the prize line in the normal gaming state. No medals will be paid out when a replay is won, but the next game can be started without setting a new bet amount, so three medals will be paid out for the bet amount that has become unnecessary in the next game. Is essentially the same as

  The RB is awarded when a combination of "net 7-net 7-black 7" is completed on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than the RB, and the gaming state shifts to the RB. The RB is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the other gaming states due to an increase in the winning probability of a small role, particularly a bell. When the RB starts, when 12 games are consumed, or when 4 games are won ( When any type of role is possible), the process ends earlier.

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

  When BB (1) (2) wins, the game state shifts to BB and shifts to RB at the same time. When RB ends, if BB is not ended, shifts to RB again and BB ends. Until the RB state is repeatedly controlled. That is, during BB, the RB state is always controlled. The BB ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player during the BB exceeds 480. When the BB ends, the RB also ends regardless of whether the RB end condition is satisfied.

  Next, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the winning of each of the roles is allowed before the display results of all the reels (the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R) are derived and displayed (actually, (When the start switch 7 is detected). In the internal lottery, first, a random number for the internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is obtained. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the random number for the internal lottery acquired and the number of judgment values of each combination determined according to the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value. , A lottery is performed.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the role to be subjected to the internal lottery differs depending on whether the game state is the normal game state or RB (BB). The target of the internal lottery also differs depending on whether or not the role is being carried over (normal: the normal game state in which the special role is not carried over, and the winning: the normal game state in which the special role is carried over).

  If the game state is the normal game state and the special role is not carried over, RB, BB (1), BB (2), RB + watermelon, RB + cherry, BB (1) + watermelon, BB (1) + Cherry, BB (2) + Watermelon, BB (2) + Cherry, Replay, Watermelon, Cherry, and Bell are sequentially read out as internal lottery target roles.

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

  If the gaming state is RB (BB), watermelons, cherries, and bells are sequentially read out as target combinations for the internal lottery.

  In the internal lottery, the determination value number of each combination determined according to the current game state and the set value is sequentially added to the random number for the internal lottery, and when the result of the addition overflows, the combination is won. Is determined. For this reason, the winning combination is determined based on the probability (the number of judgment values / 65536) according to the magnitude of the number of judgment values.

  In the internal lottery, when any of the winning combinations is determined, the main CPU 41a sets a winning flag corresponding to the determined winning combination in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41b. The internal winning flag storage work is composed of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as a special role storing work in which the special role winning flag is set, and the lower byte is a general role winning work. Assigned as a general role storage work for which the flag is set. Specifically, when the special role is won, the main CPU 41a sets the special role winning flag indicating that the special role has been won in the special role storing work, and sets the winning flag set in the general role storing work. Clear When the general combination is won, the main CPU 41a sets a general combination winning flag indicating that the general combination has been won in the general combination storage work. If no winning combination or combination of winning combinations is won, only the general combination storing work is cleared.

  Next, stop control of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. When each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R starts rotating, or when any of the reels stops and unstopped reels remain, the main CPU 41a stores the table index and table creation information stored in the ROM 41c. Referring to the data, a stop control table for each rotating reel is created. Then, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected, the main CPU 41a refers to the stop control table of the corresponding reel and slides the referenced stop control table. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the left reel 2L, the center reel 2C, and the right reel 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  Next, a description will be given of control performed when the main CPU 41a detects an operation of any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to a rotating reel and causes the relevant reel to derive a display result. When detecting the operation of any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the main CPU 41a increases the number of steps from the reel reference position (for example, the 0th area) at the time when the stop operation is detected. The area number of the stop operation position is specified based on this, and the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected is referred to, and the number of sliding frames corresponding to the specified area number of the stop operation position is acquired. Then, the main CPU 41a performs control to rotate and stop the reel by the acquired number of sliding frames. Thus, the area corresponding to the area number corresponding to the area number corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position at which the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in the present embodiment, the see-through window 3). (The lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state is stored. Further, in one table creation data, only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop state of one reel (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to the gaming state and the internal winning state, and the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop state (and the stopped position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. A stop control table created with reference to these is also uniquely determined. Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the stopped state of the reel (and the stopped position of the stopped reel) have the same condition, the main CPU 41a performs control based on the same stop control table.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is set as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of 4 frame symbols after detecting the stop operation. That is, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from a range of up to five frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. Further, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to draw up to four symbols and stop the reel after detecting the stop operation. The stop position of the symbol can be specified from a maximum of five symbols including the operation position.

  In the present embodiment, a stop control table is generated such that, when one of the winning combinations is won, a control for maximizing the winning combination on any of the winning lines within a range of four frames is performed. When no winning combination is won, a stop control table is generated which performs control such that none of the winning combinations are aligned on the payline. In other words, when any of the winning combinations is won, if a stop operation is performed within the range of four frames of the winning combination, control is performed such that the combination of symbols according to the winning combination is aligned, for example, the number of sliding frames stops at two frames. Never. Further, when no winning combination has been won, even if a stop operation is performed on any of the winning combinations in the range of 0 frames, the number of sliding frames is set, so that control is performed such that none of the winning combinations are completed. .

  As shown in FIG. 7, the "bell" of the left reel 2L, the "bell" of the middle reel 2C, and the "bell" of the right reel 2R are arranged at intervals of four frames or less. Regardless of the timing at which the reel is stopped, the combination of "bell-bell-bell" is always aligned on the winning line, and the bell wins. Also, the "replay" of the left reel 2L, the "replay" of the middle reel 2C, and the "replay" of the right reel 2R are arranged at intervals of four frames or less, respectively. Regardless of the timing, the combination of "replay-replay-replay" is always aligned on the winning line, and the replay will win.

  On the other hand, "Cherry" on the left reel 2L is arranged at intervals exceeding 7 frames, and when the cherry is won, if the stop operation of the left reel 2L is performed at a timing within the pull-in range of "Cherry", "Cherry" is obtained. -ANY-Bell "or" Cherry-ANY-Replay "will be aligned with the winning line and the cherry will win. On the other hand, if the stop operation of the right reel 2 </ b> R is performed at a timing out of the pull-in range of “Cherry”, the cherry will not win and will be missed.

  In addition, the "watermelon" on the left reel 2L, the "watermelon" on the middle reel 2C, and the "watermelon" on the right reel 2R also have locations arranged at intervals exceeding four frames. If the reels are stopped at the timing of the pull-in range, the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" is aligned on the winning line, and the watermelon wins. On the other hand, if a stop operation is performed on any one of the reels at a timing outside the pull-in range of “watermelon”, the watermelon will not win and will be missed.

  Also, for BB (1) and (2), there are places where the constituent symbols are arranged at intervals exceeding 4 frames, and even if one of BB (1) or (2) is won, the winning BB If the stop operation of each reel is performed at a timing within the pull-in range of the configuration symbol, the winning BB will win, but at any one of the reels, the timing is outside the pull-in range of the winning BB configuration symbol. When the stop operation is performed, the BB does not win and the player loses the BB. Even if the BB is missed as described above, the BB is carried over to the next game. Therefore, if the BB is won once, even if the BB is missed, the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing after the next game to win a prize. It is possible to do.

  Special role and small role are won at the same time, such as when the small role is won while the special role is carried over before the previous game, or when the special role and the small role are won at the same time without the special role being carried over. If so, the number of sliding frames is determined so that the winning small role is drawn to the maximum within the range of four frames on the winning line, and the winning small role is displayed on the winning line by four. For stop operation positions that cannot be pulled in the range of frames, a stop control table with a determined number of sliding frames is created to maximize the winning special role in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and reels are stopped. Perform control. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if it is possible to align and stop the small wins that have been won within a pull-in range of a maximum of four frames on the winning line, control is performed to align and stop the small wins. If it is not possible to draw a small role that has been won within a maximum of four draws on the line, and if a special role that has been drawn within a maximum of four draws on the winning line can be stopped together, Are stopped to align the data. In other words, the winning combination which is not won is controlled to be removed and stopped within the 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the small role on the pay line is given priority over the special role, and the special role can be made effective only when the small role cannot be drawn.

  In the present embodiment, when the special role and the small role are simultaneously won, the control for aligning the small role on the winning line is given priority over the special role, and the special role is set only when the small role cannot be drawn. It is a configuration that allows the special role to be aligned on the winning line over the small role, and the small role can be won only when the special role cannot be drawn in. It may be configured.

  If the special role has been carried over before the previous game and the replay role is won, or if the special role and the replay role are won at the same time without the special role being carried over, the special role and the replay role are When the winning is performed at the same time, when the stop operation is performed, a control is performed in which the symbols of the replaying game are aligned and stopped within a pull-in range of a maximum of four frames on the winning line. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-game combination are arranged within 5 symbols, that is, at intervals of 4 frames or less for each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. The stop can be stopped at any position within the range, so if the special role and the replaying role are simultaneously won, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player, be sure to restart. The game players will be awarded together. In other words, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-game combination on the pay line is given priority over the special combination, and the re-game combination always wins.

  In the present embodiment, after the rotation of the left reel 2L, the center reel 2C, and the right reel 2R starts, the main CPU 41a has not yet detected the stop operation until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. Control is performed to continue the rotation of the reels and stop the corresponding reels on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. Even if the reel rotation is temporarily stopped due to the occurrence of the reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. On the condition that the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, the control of stopping the corresponding reel is performed.

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

  Next, a command transmitted from the main CPU 41a to the effect control board 90 will be described.

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

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

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

  The credit command is a command capable of specifying the number of medals stored as credit, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. In a state in which a specified number of bets is set, Sent when medals are inserted and credits are added.

  The internal winning command is a command capable of specifying the winning state of the internal winning flag and the type of the established internal winning flag, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

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

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

  The prize determination command is a command capable of specifying the presence or absence of a prize, the type of the prize, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of the prize, and is transmitted after all reels stop and the prize determination is performed.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals due to winning or the settlement of credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets) is started. The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when payout of medals due to winning and credit settlement is completed.

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

  The standby command is a command indicating that the game mode shifts to the standby state. After the game is over, when the game mode shifts to the standby state after a certain time without setting the bet amount, the credit (used for setting the bet amount) is set. This is transmitted after the payout of medals due to the settlement of medals (including medals) is completed and a payout end command is transmitted.

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

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

  The return command is a command indicating that the main CPU 41a has returned to the control state before the power failure, and is transmitted when the main CPU 41a has returned to the control state before the power failure at the time of activation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the normal command transmission buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a plurality of commands, and a newly generated command can be stored without waiting for transmission of an untransmitted command stored in the normal command transmission buffer. It can be stored in a free area of the normal command transmission buffer.

  When storing commands in the normal command transmission buffer in the game process, the main CPU 41a stores these commands in the order of generation, and in the command transmission process, the main CPU 41a generates and stores the commands in the normal command transmission buffer in the order of generation and storage. Send a command. That is, the commands stored in the normal command transmission buffer are transmitted in the order of generation and storage.

  The operation detection command is generated every time the command transmission process is executed five times, stored in the specific command transmission buffer, and immediately transmitted. Also, when the transmission timing of the operation detection command arrives while the untransmitted command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer, the transmission of the operation detection command is prioritized, and the command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer. The unsent command is transmitted in the next command transmission process. That is, a plurality of commands are not transmitted in one command transmission process.

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

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

  In the timer interrupt processing (sub), the sub CPU 91a determines whether an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer, and if an unprocessed command is stored, the sub CPU 91a determines the earliest stage of the command. Various effects such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, etc. are referred to the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91c based on the received command and based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. Controls the output of the device.

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

  When a new command is received during the execution of the effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub CPU 91a stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and responds to the newly received command. An effect based on the control pattern is executed. In other words, if a new command is received even in a state where the effect has not been completed to the end, the effect currently being executed will be canceled and a new one will be issued unless the received command is not a command that triggers a new effect. An effect based on a simple command is executed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when the bet amount setting operation is performed during the execution of the effect, that is, when the sub CPU 91a receives the BET command indicating that the bet amount has been set, the effect under execution is stopped. I do. For this reason, when the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than watching the effect to the end, the effect is canceled and the next game can be started, so that the player is not bothered. In addition, when the payment operation of the credit or the bet amount is performed during the execution of the effect, that is, after the sub CPU 91a receives the game state command indicating the end of the game and before receiving the internal winning command indicating the start of the game. When the payout start command is received, the effect currently being executed is stopped. The settlement of credits and bets is performed when the game ends.In such a case, by ending the production that is being performed, the production will continue unnecessarily even though there is an intention to end the game. I try not to get rid of it.

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

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

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

  In addition, since the sub CPU 91a can specify the detection state of all of the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R from the operation detection command, the simultaneous operation of a plurality of switches or the specific switch can be specified. It is possible to perform an effect that reflects the operation status of a plurality of operation switches such as an operation of only the operation switch, and it is possible to make various effects using the operation of the operation switch.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a operates the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switch 8L regardless of whether any of the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. , 8C, and 8R, the operation detection command that can specify the ON / OFF state of each operation switch is transmitted at regular intervals. However, only when the detection state (ON / OFF) of any operation switch changes, the operation detection command is transmitted. An operation detection command indicating the fact may be transmitted. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the transmission of the operation detection command as much as possible, to reduce the control load related to the transmission of the operation detection command, and to receive the operation detection command more than necessary on the sub CPU 91a side. You don't have to.

  When the detection state (ON / OFF) of any one of the operation switches changes, an operation detection command that can specify the detection state of another operation switch in addition to the detection state of the operation switch is sent to the sub CPU 91a. It may be configured to transmit. With such a configuration, transmission of the operation detection command can be reduced as much as possible, and the sub CPU 91a can not only detect the operation state of the operation switch whose detection state has changed from the operation detection command but also perform other operations. The detection state of the means can also be specified, and it is possible to perform an effect reflecting the operation status of a plurality of operation means, and it is possible to make various effects using the operation of the operation switch.

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

  The sub CPU 91a performs an operation detection process when determining in the timer interrupt process (sub) that an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. In the operation detection processing, it is determined whether or not the unprocessed command is an operation detection command, and if it is determined that the command is an operation detection command, the current detection state stored in the detection state storage area is compared with the previous detection state. And stores the detection state of each operation switch indicated by the operation detection command as the current detection state. At this time, when there is an operation switch in which the previous detection state and the current detection state are different, the sub CPU 91a sets a rising flag as an operation detection flag corresponding to the operation switch when the operation switch changes from OFF to ON. If the operation switch changes from ON to OFF, a falling flag is set as an operation detection flag corresponding to the operation switch.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a periodically transmits an operation detection command capable of specifying the detection states of all the operation switches, regardless of whether the detection states of the operation switches have changed. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 91a receives the operation detection command, the sub CPU 91a updates the detection states of the operation switches before and after the reception of the operation detection command stored in the detection state storage area. , An operation detection flag corresponding to the operation switch is set. By confirming the presence or absence of the operation detection flag, the sub CPU 91a indicates, in addition to the fact that the detection state of the operation switch has changed, how the detection state of each operation switch has changed before and after the reception of the operation detection command, that is, OFF. From ON to OFF, or from ON to OFF.

  For this reason, the sub CPU 91a can perform an effect or change the effect according to the timing at which the operation of the operation switch is started as well as the timing at which the operation is released, and is involved in the progress control of the game. Various effects can be performed according to the operation mode of the operation switch that is not operated.

  In this embodiment, the sub CPU 91a can determine how the detection state of each operation switch before and after the reception of the operation detection command has changed in addition to the change in the detection state of the operation switch. However, a configuration may be adopted in which the sub CPU 91a can determine only that the operation switch has been operated, that is, that the operation switch has changed from OFF to ON. With such a configuration, the control load on the sub CPU 91a due to the operation of the operation switch that does not affect the progress control of the game can be reduced.

  The detection status storage area stores the detection status of each operation switch. The sub CPU 91a sets any one of the operation detection flags, and detects a change in the detection status of the operation switch corresponding to the operation detection flag. When specified, by checking the detection states of the other operation switches in the detection state storage area, not only the operation switch whose detection state has changed, but also the detection states of other operation switches can be specified. .

  For this reason, the sub CPU 91a can specify a state in which a plurality of operation switches are operated at the same time, and can perform an effect by simultaneously operating the plurality of operation switches. A variety of effects can be performed.

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

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

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

  In addition, when an operation switch other than the specific operation switch is operated together with the specific operation switch as described above, a specific operation effect is not performed, and a part of the operation switch for executing each effect is performed. Can be performed even if the characters overlap. That is, one effect is executed by operating the left stop switch 8L and the middle stop switch 8C at the same time, and the other effect is executed by operating the middle stop switch 8C and the right stop switch 8R at the same time. However, when the left stop switch and the right stop switch are operated at the same time and the middle stop switch is operated, whether the left stop switch and the middle stop switch are operated at the same time, whether the middle stop switch and the right stop switch are It becomes impossible to determine whether the operation is an operation, and it is only possible to assign an effect to only one of the simultaneous operations. However, when an operation switch other than the specific operation switch is operated together with the specific operation switch, the specific operation effect is not performed. The effect can be assigned, and further various effects can be performed by operating the plurality of operation switches.

  In the present embodiment, when a player inputs a password (key data), which will be described later, at the start of the game, the sub CPU 91a gives an experience value on condition that a predetermined achievement condition is satisfied, The level is added every time 10 experience points are acquired. 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 in the case of levels 1 to 30, an effect table 2 used in the case of levels 31 to 60, and an effect table 3 used in the case of levels 61 to 99. The effect table 2 includes An effect pattern that is not registered in the effect table 1 is defined in addition to the effect pattern registered in the effect table 1, and in the effect table 3, in addition to the effect patterns registered in the effect tables 1 and 2, An effect pattern that is not registered in the effect tables 1 and 2 is defined, and the level exceeds 30 by selecting an effect pattern using an effect table corresponding to the current level among the effect tables 1 to 3. In this case, when the number exceeds 60, the effect pattern increases.

  The experience value is stored in an experience value storage area allocated to the RAM 91b.

  Further, the sub CPU 91a increases the items that can be selected as effect settings each time the level value exceeds a certain value. 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 ( The effect setting 5) can be selected. In these effect settings, three types can be selected until the level exceeds 30, and when the level exceeds 30, the user can select from 5 types, and the level exceeds 60. And 8 types can be selected.

  As the achievement condition to which the experience value is given, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, when a continuous effect indicating the possibility of winning the special role is executed, and the special role is won or removed, a bonus confirmation screen is displayed. The case where it is displayed is determined, the difficulty level of each achievement condition, the current level, the experience value given according to the number of games since starting the game are determined, and the time when the achievement condition is satisfied Experience value according to the situation will be given.

  11 is an effect indicating that there is a high possibility that the special role has been won compared to the continuous effect A, that is, an effect in which the ratio selected at the time of winning the special role is higher than the continuous effect A. , And an effect whose appearance rate is lower than that of the continuous effect A.

  Then, comparing the case where the continuous production A is executed and the special role is not won and the case where the continuous production B is executed and the special role is not won, the latter has more experience value. If a special role has not been elected even though it is highly likely that the special role has been won, more experience points will be given. .

  Also, comparing the case where the continuous production A is executed and the special role is not elected and the case where the continuous production A is executed and the special role is elected, the latter has more experience value. If a special role has been elected even though it is unlikely that the special role has been elected, more experience points will be awarded. .

  Also, even when the same achievement condition is satisfied, the experience value provided for 0 to 499G, 500 to 699G, and 700G or more is different, and the larger the number of games, the more experience value is provided. Has become.

  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 reduced, 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 slot machine 1 of 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. The number of setting items for effects is increased, and 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. 11 are also prepared in advance, and include, for example, conditions under which a result of achieving a specific mission is obtained.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a determines that a predetermined condition is satisfied in the game when the player inputs a password described later or selects “simple start” at the start of the game. A coin (three kinds of gold, silver, and copper), which is an exchange value when receiving a predetermined privilege from the management server 1200, is provided to the player. The privilege includes, for example, content data such as music, wallpaper, and a standby screen, or data (for example, a two-dimensional code) indicating a voucher that can be exchanged for a predetermined article.

  The coin acquisition specification is shown in FIG. For example, when a bonus (either BB or RB) is won, one coin of gold, silver and copper is awarded with a probability of 50%. When a cherry is acquired (specifically, at the time of winning), one coin of gold, silver, and copper is awarded with a probability of 100%. In addition, for every 200 games, one of gold, silver and copper coins is awarded with a probability of 100%. However, as the number of games increases, the probability that coins of good colors (copper → gold or silver, silver → gold) are given is increased.

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

  Further, at the time of accomplishing a mission of a high or medium level, coins to be awarded are added on condition that there are stock coins described later. In this case, for example, when a mission with a high level is achieved, any two of gold, silver, and copper coins are additionally provided, and when a mission during a level is achieved, any one of gold, silver, and copper coins is provided. One card is additionally provided.

  When coins are given to the player, the acquired data (data indicating the number of acquired gold, silver, and copper coins) stored in the acquired coin area allocated to the RAM 91b is updated according to the content. Is done.

  Also, in the present embodiment, an effect that is executed on the condition that the level is equal to or higher than a certain level and the cumulative number of games and the cumulative number of bonuses are equal to or higher than a certain number is prepared. A mission that is achieved by performing an effect that does not appear unless the number of levels, the cumulative number of games, the cumulative number of bonuses, etc. is a certain number or more, is set, and the player plays a game, Motivation to raise can also be effectively increased.

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

  In addition, when a password described later is input at the start of the game and the anniversary specified by the input password indicates a specific anniversary, the sub CPU 91a generates an anniversary effect ( For example, when the birthday of the player is specified, it is possible to execute an effect that celebrates the player by satisfying a certain condition.

  Further, the value of the level is not limited to the value that has increased in one slot machine 1 but can be inherited the value that has increased in another slot machine 1. In addition, not only the value of the level, but also the stage of the story advanced in the other slot machine 1 or when the player changes the effect setting in the other slot machine 1, it is possible to take over the setting contents.

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

  The password (key data) will be described later in detail, but specifies an anniversary, level, model information, latest information, and other effect settings according to the game history of the individual player managed by the management server 1200 described later. This is character data consisting of eight possible characters.

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

  In the state where the main menu screen is displayed, the stop switch 8L is operated to move to the left menu item and the stop switch 8R is operated, as shown in FIGS. To move to the right menu item. Then, by operating the effect switch 56, the menu item displayed in the foreground is selected. Further, if the effect switch 56 is operated or the stop switch 8C is operated for a predetermined time or more while “End” is displayed in the foreground as a menu item, as shown in FIG. An end confirmation screen on which "YES" and "NO" can be selected is displayed. By operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 on this end confirmation screen and selecting "YES" from "YES" and "NO", the basic screen (normal before shifting to the main menu screen) is selected. Screen). In addition, the display returns to the basic screen even when no operation is performed for a predetermined time for each screen.

  On the main menu screen before a password is input or before a game is started by a simple start described later, as shown in FIG. 13A, “simple start”, “password input”, “member registration”, “stock coin hint” are performed. , "End" menu item is displayed.

  The player operates the stop switches 8L and 8R and the staging switch 56 on the main menu screen in this case to select "Hint of Stock Coin", thereby obtaining the state shown in FIGS. 14A to 14D. Such a stock coin hint screen can be displayed. The stock coins are coins (three types of gold, silver, and copper) that are added and accumulated when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in the slot machine 1 regardless of whether a password is input. Data indicating stock coins (stock coin data) is stored in a stock coin storage area allocated to the RAM 91b.

  FIG. 12B shows stock specifications of the stock coin. For example, when a bonus (either BB or RB) is won, any one of gold, silver and copper coins is stocked with a 100% probability. In addition, for every 100 games consumed, any one of gold, silver and copper coins is stocked with a probability of 20%.

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

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

  The stock coin is awarded to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied at the end of the game. Therefore, by displaying a screen that is a hint of stock coins in this way, the player can predict how much stock coins have been accumulated before inputting the password, and the more stock coins are accumulated. It is possible to select the game machines that are accumulated, thereby improving the amusement.

  Note that the stock coin data is reset at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, the setting is reset when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on and when a predetermined time (for example, 20 hours) elapses after the power is turned on. In the resetting, the stock coin storage area is cleared, and one of the plurality of stock coin data having different value contents (that is, different combinations of gold, silver, and copper pieces) is selected by lottery. Is determined, and the determined stock coin data is stored in the stock coin storage area.

  The sub CPU 91a sets the value of the stock coin data stored in the stock coin storage area when the player selects “stock coin hint” within a predetermined time (for example, one hour) after the above resetting. Regardless of the content, a predetermined one of the screens shown in FIGS. 14A to 14D is displayed. By doing so, it becomes difficult for the player to determine whether or not the stock coin data has been reset, and the interest can be improved.

  Next, the password input operation specification will be described. When the player operates the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 to select the password menu on the main menu screen before the input of the password or the start of the game by the simple start described later, the sub CPU 91a causes the sub CPU 91a to select the password menu. A password input screen shown in (b) is displayed. On the password input screen, as shown in FIG. 15 (c), by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R, the characters move, and as shown in FIG. 16 (a), the effect switch 56 (CHANCE button) is pressed. By operating, the character displayed in front is selected.

  Here, every time one character is selected, the next character can be selected. In addition, by operating the effect switch 56 while "return by one character" is displayed in the foreground, the character in the foreground can be selected again. When the eight-character password is selected, the process moves to “OK”, and as shown in FIG. 16B, the effect switch 56 is operated in a state in which characters other than “return by one character” are displayed in front. Then, the input of the password is completed.

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

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

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

  Next, from the 36-bit value after the shift, a hash value (a random number given by the management server 1200 to make the password have a variation. In the present embodiment, the lower 4 bits out of the 36 bits excluding the random value) , The lower 8 bits, the lower 16 bits, the lower 23 bits, the lower 28 bits, and the lower 33 bits. Analyze model information, latest information, and other performance settings.

  Of the 30-bit value, the lower 3 bits indicate the anniversary, the lower 4 bits to the lower 11 bits indicate the level, the lower 12 bits to the lower 24 bits indicate the effect settings 1 to 3, Five bits, four bits, and four bits are allocated, respectively. The lower 25 bits to the lower 27 bits indicate the latest information, and the lower 28 bits to the lower 30 bits indicate the model information. The anniversary, level, model information, latest information, and other effect settings specified from these values are set in the anniversary storage area, level storage area, model information storage area, latest information storage area, and effect setting storage area, respectively. Will be done.

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

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

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

  Then, when the player finishes the game, the player's game history, current level, experience value, number of earned coins, effect settings (not including model information and latest information), history of achievement missions, etc. A two-dimensional code including information (game result information) is output from the slot machine 1 and acquired using the portable terminal 1100, and the game result information included in the two-dimensional code is provided in the management server 1200 as described below. Can be reflected in the contents of the player database.

  Note that when "Easy Start" is selected on the main menu screen by the player, unlike in the case where the password is entered, the player cannot take over the previous game history and play the game, From the selection of "Easy Start" to the end of the game, the game history, the current level, the experience value, the number of earned coins, the effect setting (not including the model information and the latest information), the history of the achieved mission, etc. are included2. The dimension code can be output from the slot machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, on the main menu screen after entering a password or starting a game by simple start, menu items of “data clear”, “create two-dimensional code”, “today's result”, and “end” are displayed. Is displayed. For example, when “DATA CLEAR” is selected by the player on the main menu screen in this case, the password storage area, personal history storage area, experience value storage area, anniversary storage area, The level storage area, the model information storage area, the latest information storage area, the effect setting storage area, and the acquired coin storage area are cleared.

  When the player selects “Today's result” on the main menu screen shown in FIG. 13B, the game history and the current Levels, experience points, earned coin contents, history of completed missions, etc. are displayed.

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

  In the game history update data, data values (total number of games, BB times, RB times, achievement mission histories) stored in the personal history storage area, level values stored in the level storage area, and experience value storage The experience values stored in the area, the effect settings 1 to 3 stored in the effect setting storage area, and the like are stored.

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

  Here, in the two-dimensional code, the total number of games (0 to 9999 games) is 14 bits, the number of BBs (0 to 127) is 7 bits, and the number of RBs (0 to 63) is 6 bits. The value (0 to 199) is 8 bits, the experience value (0 to 999) is 10 bits, and the effect settings 1 to 3 (0 to 99, respectively) are 7 bits (total 7 × 3 = 21 bits), and 100 bits are used for the types (100 types) of accomplished missions. Therefore, a total of 166 bits are used for the game history update data.

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

  As described above, unlike the game history update data used for outputting the game history, the acquired data used for giving the privilege such as the item can be dealt with only by the data amount of the information on the grant of the privilege. The proportion occupied can be reduced.

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

  Then, the two-dimensional code is read by the portable terminal 1100, and by accessing the URL of the management server 1200 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 1200. Is to be reflected in.

  In addition, in the output of the two-dimensional code, as shown in FIG. 19B, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, as shown in FIG. There is a case where it is output along with a JACKPOT effect indicating a lottery effect. Details of the JACKPOT effect will be described later.

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

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, by inputting a password when starting a game, past game histories such as levels and effect settings when a previous game was played are reflected (taken over). An effect can be performed, and a continuous effect can be performed for a long period of time. After the game is over, the password is included in the two-dimensional code including the game result information. Therefore, the password issuance is performed by authenticating the password included in the two-dimensional code in the management server 1200 that issues the password. It is possible to determine whether or not the player has been received. Therefore, even if a third party obtains a 2D code by playing a game by obtaining a password of another person, or obtains a 2D code of another person, the game result information included in the 2D code is managed. It cannot be reflected in a player database of the server 1200 described below. As a result, it is meaningless to divert or steal a password or a two-dimensional code, so that diversion or stealing of a password or a two-dimensional code can be prevented.

  Although the details will be described later, the password issued by the management server 1200 changes according to a random value that changes each time it is issued, so that even if a game history with the same content is specified, the password is the same. Rather, it becomes difficult to guess the password.

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

  FIG. 43A is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the display unit 140 when the mobile terminal 1100 is reading a two-dimensional code. As described above, in a state in which the two-dimensional code is displayed in a predetermined size within a frame on the display screen in a state where the focus is focused by the auto focus, the image of the two-dimensional code is displayed on the portable terminal 1100. It is taken in. Then, the read two-dimensional code is analyzed by a general two-dimensional code reading application program provided in the portable terminal 1100.

  FIG. 43B is a diagram illustrating a state where a URL as an analysis result of the two-dimensional code is displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100. As described above, the URL indicating the location of the predetermined web page such as the member registration page of the management server 1200 is displayed on the display unit 140. Then, by selecting this URL, it is possible to access a predetermined web page of the management server 1200 indicated by this URL.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even if the player has not completed the membership registration by accessing the management server 1200 in advance, the game history can be accumulated by selecting the above “simple start” on the main menu screen. The game using the function to perform can be started. However, in this case, of course, it is not possible to play the game by taking over the previous game history.

  After selecting "Easy Start" and starting the game, the two-dimensional code displayed when ending the game is different from the case where the password is input and started. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 20B, a URL indicating the location of a page for easy start on the management server is included instead of the URL for normal update, and the password is not included. It has become. Other information is the same as the two-dimensional code based on the game in which the password was input.

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

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

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, regardless of whether or not the user has already registered as a member, the function of accumulating the game history simply by selecting “simple start” on the main menu screen. Can be started using the game.

  The sub CPU 91a of the present embodiment switches to the basic screen after a predetermined time has elapsed if no operation is performed by the player after displaying the various menu screens shifting from the main menu screen as described above. It has become.

  In addition, when the player inputs a password or selects “simple start”, the sub CPU 91a sets an effect different from the effect mode (normal effect mode) when these operations are not performed. The control state is changed to the specific effect mode that is the mode.

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

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

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

  In addition, the sub CPU 91a erases the specific effect areas 51a and 51b when the stop switch 8C is operated for a certain time or more in a state where the basic screen is displayed, regardless of the normal effect mode or the specific effect mode. In the default setting, the specific effect areas 51a and 51b are displayed, and when a game start operation (input of a password or selection of “simple start”) according to the present system is performed or when a game is started. When the end operation (selection of “data clear” or “two-dimensional code creation”) is performed, the specific effect areas 51a and 51b are displayed again even if the specific effect areas 51a and 51b have been erased. You.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode in the areas other than the specific effect areas 51a and 51b is the same between the specific effect mode and the normal effect mode, and the same effect is performed. For example, regardless of the effect mode, an effect of raining in the background is performed, thereby suggesting the result of the internal lottery and the like.

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

  As described above, since the display mode of the area other than the specific effect areas 51a and 51b can be shared between the specific effect mode and the normal effect mode, the capacity of the image data and the moving image data to be used can be suppressed.

  The game history displayed in the specific effect area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 is not limited to the level value and the experience value as described above, but also includes the cumulative number of games and the cumulative number of bonuses. , A remaining value up to the accumulated game number or the accumulated bonus number, or the like may be displayed.

  Next, a management server 1200 to which the management device of the present invention is applied will be described. As described above, the management server 1200 is configured to include hardware equivalent to a general server computer, and is capable of data communication with the mobile terminal 1100 via the Internet network 900. The management server 1200 performs registration and update of game information corresponding to the player, issuance of a password, grant of a privilege, and the like in accordance with the content of an access request from the mobile terminal 1100. In the present embodiment, the management server 1200 can be accessed only from a mobile terminal to which terminal identification information (SIM data) has been added. However, access from a mobile terminal that has refused transmission of terminal identification information is denied.

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

  As shown in FIG. 22A, the player database has terminal identification information (SIM data) capable of identifying the portable terminal 1100 owned by the player, the current status (standby / playing), and the password (last). ), The total number of games to date, the total number of BBs, the total number of RBs, the current level, the experience value (fractional), the number of coins (the number of gold, silver, and copper coins), points, Player information including the score, the setting contents of the effect settings 1 to 3, the achievement status of each mission (1 for completed missions, 0 for uncompleted missions), etc. is divided into players (by terminal identification information). It is registered. In addition, although not shown, the player information also includes personal information (member information) of the player such as a player name (registered name), gender, date of birth, and prefecture. .

  As shown in FIG. 22B, the game history database includes terminal identification information (SIM data) capable of identifying the portable terminal 1100 owned by the player who played the game, the game date and time, and the slot machine 1 at the start of the game. , The random number of the game randomly obtained by the slot machine 1 at the end of the game, the number of games in the game, the number of BBs in the game, the number of RBs in the game, the end of the game Level value at the time, experience value (fraction) at the end of the game, the number of gold, silver, and copper coins acquired in the game, setting contents of the effect settings 1 to 3 at the end of the game of the game, Game history information including the achievement status for each mission in the game is registered.

  In the privilege database, as shown in FIG. 22 (c), storage locations of privilege data (content data or two-dimensional codes indicating exchange tickets and application tickets, etc.) corresponding to privilege IDs that can identify privileges are stored. In addition, privilege data information including a type of privilege data, a type of a condition for granting a privilege, a condition value of a corresponding type, and the like are registered. As the type of condition, coins, points, points (to be described in detail later), levels, achievement rates of missions, the number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, and the like can be set. Type, number of sheets, number of points, number of points, etc.) can be set.

  Next, a timer interrupt process (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 at an interval of 1.12 seconds based on the count value of the internal clock will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the timer interrupt processing (sub), first, the register in use is saved in the stack area (step S4001).

  Next, a power outage determination process is performed (step S4002). In the power failure determination processing, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power interruption detection circuit 98. If the voltage reduction signal is input, whether or not the voltage reduction signal was input in the previous power failure determination processing is determined. If a voltage drop signal is also input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that fact is set.

  After the power failure determination processing in step S4002, it is determined whether or not the power failure flag is set (step S4003). If the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to the power failure processing (sub). In the power interruption process (sub), a process of storing the above-described destructive diagnosis data, RAM parity adjustment data, and the like in the RAM 91c is performed.

  If the power interruption flag has not been set, command analysis processing is executed (step S4004). In the command analysis processing, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the command buffer. If the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer. Then, a process corresponding to the acquired command is executed. After the completion of the command analysis processing, a main menu display processing shown in FIG. 24 is executed (step S4005).

  In the main menu display process, a process of displaying a main menu according to the presence or absence of a password input is performed. After the execution of the main menu display processing, the main menu operation processing before password input shown in FIG. 25 is executed (step S4006).

  In the main menu operation process before password input, a process related to an operation performed on each menu displayed before the password input is executed. After the main menu operation processing before the password input, a level / coin-related processing is executed (step S4007).

  In the level / coin-related processing, processing related to experience value and level-up, which will be described later, and processing for providing coins (three types of gold, silver, and copper) which are rights to receive an item are executed. After the level / coin-related processing, the main menu operation processing is executed after the password is input (step S4008).

  In the main menu operation process after the password input, a process for displaying the main menu when the portable terminal 1100 is detected by the photoelectric sensor 57 and a process related to an operation performed on each menu displayed after the password input are executed. . After inputting the password and after the main menu operation processing, a special effect execution processing is executed (step S4009).

  In the special effect execution process, a process for executing a special effect is performed when the operation of the player is detected during the game by the photoelectric sensor 57. When the special effect execution processing ends, the timer interruption processing (sub) ends.

  Although not shown, in the timer interrupt processing (sub), processing for executing a bonus game or a normal game is also performed.

  Next, the details of each process executed in response to an operation via the main menu screen of the player will be described in detail.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the main menu display process (the process of S4005 of the timer interrupt process (sub) shown in FIG. 23) executed in the slot machine 1. First, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the current gaming state is a state from the end of the game (after the setting change) to the time when the bet amount is set (step S2201). If it is determined that the state is not this state (step S2201; NO), the sub CPU 91a returns the processing to be executed to the processing of the caller of this processing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the state is between the end of the game and the time the bet amount is set (step S2201; YES), the sub CPU 91a determines whether the current control state is the specific effect mode. (Step S2202).

  If the mode is not the specific effect mode, that is, if it is the normal effect mode (step S2202; NO), the sub CPU 91a displays the main menu screen before the password input (before “Easy Start” is selected) as shown in FIG. The display control circuit 92 is controlled so as to be displayed on the display 51. Thereby, the main menu screen before the password is input is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2203). Thereafter, the sub CPU 91a returns the processing to be executed to the processing of the caller of this processing.

  On the other hand, when the specific effect mode is set (step S2202; YES), the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the photoelectric sensor 57 (step S2204).

  If no detection signal has been input from the photoelectric sensor 57 (step S2204; NO), the processing to be executed is returned to the processing of the caller of this processing. If a detection signal has been input from the photoelectric sensor 57 (step S2204; YES), it is determined whether the input level of the detection signal is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (step S2205). That is, by determining whether or not the amount of reflected light received by the light receiving element 57b of the photoelectric sensor 57 is equal to or more than a predetermined amount, it is determined whether or not the irradiation light of the light emitting element 57a is reflected by the portable terminal 1100. .

  If the input level of the detection signal is not equal to or more than the predetermined value (step S2205; NO), the process to be executed is returned to the process of the caller of this process. If the input level of the detection signal is equal to or higher than the predetermined value (step S2205; YES), a notification at the time of portable terminal detection indicating that the portable terminal has been detected is performed (step S2206).

  The notification is performed by, for example, displaying a message or image from the liquid crystal display 51 (counting down the time until the main menu is displayed), outputting sound from the speakers 53 and 54, and the like.

  After the notification at the time of detection of the mobile terminal, the sub CPU 91a controls the display so that the main menu screen after the password input (after the “simple start” is selected) as shown in FIG. The circuit 92 is controlled. Thereby, the main menu screen after the password input is displayed on the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2207). Thereafter, the sub CPU 91a returns the processing to be executed to the processing of the caller of this processing.

  Conventionally, it was necessary to perform an operation for displaying the main menu screen and then perform an operation for displaying the two-dimensional code. However, in the present embodiment, when the mobile terminal 1100 is detected, the operation is automatically performed. Since the main menu screen is displayed, the trouble of acquiring the two-dimensional code using the mobile terminal 1100 can be omitted, and the troublesomeness felt by the player when acquiring the two-dimensional code can be eliminated.

  Further, since the mobile terminal 1100 is notified that the mobile terminal 1100 has been detected, it is possible for the player to confirm that the mobile terminal 1100 has been detected, and it is possible to reliably obtain the two-dimensional code.

  In addition, since the main menu screen is displayed when the mobile terminal 1100 is detected, it is possible to reliably determine whether to display the main menu screen.

  It should be noted that the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine that displays a main menu when a predetermined switch is operated after performing notification at the time of detecting a mobile terminal.

  In addition, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine that displays a guide (for example, a guideline or a small character) for bringing the portable terminal 1100 closer to a specific area from the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the main menu screen is automatically displayed when the mobile terminal 1100 is detected, but a two-dimensional code is automatically displayed directly when the mobile terminal 1100 is detected. It is also possible.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the main menu operation process before password input (the process of S4006 of the timer interrupt process (sub) shown in FIG. 23) executed in the slot machine 1. This processing is started when the player performs an operation of selecting any menu item on the main menu screen (see FIG. 13A) before the password is input (or before the “easy start” is selected). .

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

  Alternatively, when "member registration" is selected by the player (step S2303; YES), the sub CPU 91a specifies the two-dimensional code indicating the URL of the member registration page of the management server 1200 (FIG. 20 (a)). (See step S2304). The player can operate the portable terminal 1100 to capture the displayed two-dimensional code and take it into the portable terminal 1100 (save the two-dimensional code image in the storage unit 120 (see FIG. 2)). it can. During the display of the two-dimensional code, if the effect switch 56 is operated or if no operation is performed for a predetermined time, the display returns to the basic screen.

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

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

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the password input accepting process. First, the sub CPU 91a controls the display control circuit 92 to display a password input screen on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, a password input screen (see FIG. 15B) is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2401).

  The player operates the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 while viewing the password issued from the management server 1200 displayed on the display screen of the portable terminal 1100 (see FIG. 43 (F)). Enter the password in the password entry screen.

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

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

  On the other hand, although the input password is a legitimate password (step S2404; YES), if the model information included in the password indicates a model different from the slot machine 1 (step S2406; YES), the sub The CPU 91a controls the liquid crystal display 51 to perform an effect of displaying that the model is different (step S2407). As a result, as shown in FIG. 27, an effect screen in which the character speaks that a password of a different model has been input is displayed in the specific effect area 51 a of the liquid crystal display 51.

  This effect screen switches to the basic screen of the normal effect mode (see FIG. 18A) after a predetermined time has elapsed. That is, when a password of a different model is input, the input of the password is accepted, but the game does not shift to the specific effect mode, and the game using the function of accumulating the game history cannot be started.

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

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, when it is not indicated that one month or more has elapsed since the previous game (step S2411; NO), the sub CPU 91a suggests the previous game according to the value of the flag derived by analyzing the password. An effect (previous game suggestion effect) is executed (step S2412). More specifically, the sub CPU 91a sets the value of the flag indicating whether or not the previous game number is 700 games or less, which is indicated by the first bit of the latest information included in the password, or the second bit. The previous game suggestion effect is executed according to the value of the flag indicating whether or not the previous BB count is 10 or more. For example, the sub CPU 91a executes a display effect such as "The bonus count was 10 or more before this. It is amazing." The liquid crystal display 51 is controlled.

  Returning to the main menu operation process before password input shown in FIG. 25, after the password input accepting process is completed, the sub CPU 91a executes an effect setting process (S2309). In the effect setting process, the main menu screen is switched to an effect setting screen (not shown), and the effect setting screen is displayed. The player sets any one of a plurality of types of effects displayed on the effect setting screen (for example, selects a character from among a plurality of effects). The effect is set by, for example, pressing the stop switch to make a selection, and pressing the effect switch 56 to determine the selected effect. When the effect switch 56 is pressed or a state in which nothing is operated continues for a predetermined time while the effect setting screen is displayed, the screen returns to the basic screen.

  When “end” is selected by the player (step S2310; YES), the sub CPU 91a displays an end confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 13C on the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2311). Here, when an operation of selecting “YES” is performed by the player or when a predetermined time has elapsed, the screen is switched to the basic screen. Alternatively, when an operation of selecting “NO” is performed by the player, the display returns to the main menu screen (see FIG. 13A).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the level / coin-related processing (the processing of S4007 of the timer interrupt processing (sub) shown in FIG. 23) executed in the slot machine 1. This process is executed for each game of one game. First, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the current control state is the specific effect mode (step S2601). As a result, when it is determined that the mode is not the specific effect mode (step S2601; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the processing to be executed to the processing of step S2614.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the specific effect mode is set (step S2601; YES), the sub CPU 91a determines whether a predetermined achievement condition such as the condition shown in FIG. 11 is satisfied (step S2602). As a result, when the achievement condition is not satisfied (step S2602; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the processing to be executed to the processing of step S2607.

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

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

  In step S2607, the sub CPU 91a updates other game histories (the total number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, and the like). Next, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the above-described coin acquisition condition (see FIG. 12A) is satisfied (step S2608). As a result, when the acquisition condition is not satisfied (step S2608; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the processing to be executed to the processing of step S2612.

  On the other hand, when the acquisition condition is satisfied (step S2608; YES), the sub CPU 91a executes a lottery process according to the satisfied condition, as shown in FIG. 12A (step S2609). As a result of the lottery processing, when the lottery is not won (step S2610; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the processing to be executed to the processing of step S2612. On the other hand, when the lottery is won (step S2610; YES), the sub CPU 91a updates the acquired data stored in the acquired coin area allocated to the RAM 91b according to the winning result (the type and the number of coins) ( Step S2611).

  In addition, when the acquired acquisition condition is the achievement of the mission of high level and medium, and there is a stock coin (there is only one coin of any kind), as described above, additional coins are additionally provided. You. At that time, the sub CPU 91a subtracts the additionally provided coins from the stock coins. However, if there are no additional coins of the same type as the additional coins, the number of coins of that type in the stock coins is set to 0 (if the number of coins was originally 0, 0 Will remain.)

  In step S2612, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not a gold coin has been obtained. As a result, when the gold coin has not been acquired (S2612; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the processing to be executed to the processing of step S2614. On the other hand, if a gold coin has been acquired (S2612; YES), notification that a gold coin has been acquired is executed (step S2613). The notification is performed by, for example, displaying a message or an image indicating that the gold coin has been acquired from the liquid crystal display 51, outputting sounds from the speakers 53 and 54, and the like.

  As will be described in detail in the item providing process of FIG. 40, when a gold coin is acquired, an item related to the effect mode set by the player or an item desired by the player can be obtained. Therefore, when the player is notified that the gold coin has been acquired, the player feels joy and is more motivated to play the game, so that the operation rate of the slot machine 1 can be improved.

  In step S2614, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not a stock condition (see FIG. 12B) for adding (stocking) stock coins is satisfied. As a result, when the stock condition is not satisfied (step S2614; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the processing to be executed to the processing of step S2616. On the other hand, when the stock condition is satisfied (step S2614; YES), the sub CPU 91a executes a lottery process (stock lottery process) for stocking coins (step S2615).

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the stock lottery process is executed on condition that the bonus is won or the 100 games are exhausted (however, the game in the bonus state is excluded). In the example shown in FIG. 12 (b), the winning probability is set to 20% in the case where 100 games are consumed, but the winning probability may be changed according to the content of the current stock coin. . For example, when the total number of each coin in the stock coin is 15 or less, the winning probability may be higher than in the case of 16 or more coins.

  As a result of the stock lottery process, when the lottery is not won (step S2616; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the process to be executed to the process of step S2616. On the other hand, when the lottery is won (step S2616; YES), the sub CPU 91a updates the stock coin data stored in the stock coin storage area allocated to the RAM 91b according to the winning result (the type and the number of coins). (Step S2617).

  In step S2618, the sub CPU 91a determines whether a predetermined time (for example, 20 hours) has elapsed since the power of the slot machine 1 was turned on. As a result, when the predetermined time has not elapsed since the power was turned on (step S2616; NO), the sub CPU 91a returns the processing to be executed to the processing of the calling source of the level coin-related processing.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has elapsed since the power was turned on (step S2616; YES), the sub CPU 91a executes a lottery process for resetting stock coin data (stock coin data resetting lottery process) ( Step S2619). In this processing, first, the stock coin storage area is cleared, and one of the plurality of stock coin data having different value contents (that is, different combinations of gold, silver, and copper pieces) is drawn by lottery. Determine coin data. The sub CPU 91a stores the determined stock coin data in the stock coin storage area (step S2620). Then, the sub CPU 91a returns the processing to be executed to the processing of the caller of the level / coin-related processing.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a main menu operation process after a password input executed in the slot machine 1. This process is started when the player performs an operation of selecting any menu item on the main menu screen (see FIG. 12B) after inputting the password (or after selecting “Easy Start”). .

  When the player selects "today's result" (step S2701; YES), the sub CPU 91a indicates the contents of the player's game history and the like from the time after the input of the password or the start of the game by the simple start to the present time. A screen (not shown) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2702). Specifically, the sub CPU 91a reads the game history, the history of the accomplished mission, the experience value, the level, the acquired Get data etc. Then, a screen showing these acquired data contents is generated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

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

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

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the two-dimensional code display process. First, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not a lottery condition for obtaining a stock coin (a condition for obtaining a stock coin) is satisfied (step S2801). In the present embodiment, 1000 games (excluding the game in the bonus state) have been completed after the password input or the “easy start” is selected, and three or more gold coins are stocked. When both of the conditions are satisfied, it is determined that the stock coin acquisition lottery condition is satisfied.

  As a result, if the stock coin acquisition lottery condition is not satisfied (step S2801; NO), the sub CPU 91a advances the processing to be executed to the processing of step S2807. On the other hand, when the stock coin acquisition lottery condition is satisfied (step S2801; YES), the sub CPU 91a turns on the stock acquisition lottery flag (step S2802) and sets the current time after the password input or after the “easy start” is selected. The number of medal differences up to is calculated (step S2803). The medal difference number is obtained by subtracting the total number of medals inserted by the player from the total number of medals obtained by the player during the game period.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Regardless of the presence or absence of the effect, if the effect switch 56 is operated or nothing is operated for a predetermined time during the display of the two-dimensional code, the display returns to the basic screen. At that time, the sub CPU 91a changes the control state from the specific effect mode to the normal effect mode (step S2814). In addition, the sub CPU 91a clears the game history and the like of the player from the time after the input of the password or the start of the game by the simple start to the present time (step S2815). Specifically, the sub CPU 91a stores the password storage area, the personal history storage area, the experience value storage area, the anniversary storage area, the level storage area, the model information storage area, the latest information storage area, and the effect setting assigned to the RAM 91b. Clear the storage area and earned coin storage area.

  After the password is input as shown in FIG. 27, the process returns to the main menu operation process, and when "end" is selected by the player (step S2708; YES), the sub CPU 91a displays an end confirmation screen as shown in FIG. It is displayed on the display 51 (step S2709). Here, when an operation of selecting “YES” is performed by the player or when a predetermined time has elapsed, the screen is switched to the basic screen. Alternatively, when an operation of selecting “NO” is performed by the player, the display returns to the main menu screen (see FIG. 13B).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the special effect execution process (the process of S4009 of the timer interrupt process (sub) shown in FIG. 23).

  In this processing, first, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not a game is in progress (S4101). If the game is not in progress (S4101: NO), the process ends. When the game is in progress (S4101: YES), it is determined whether or not a detection signal has been input from the photoelectric sensor 57 when a predetermined effect has occurred (step S4102). In addition, as a predetermined effect, for example, the player is encouraged to perform an operation in front of the liquid crystal display 51 (holding his hand or waving his hand) so that the photoelectric sensor 57 can detect it. Display an appropriate message or image. If no detection signal has been input from the photoelectric sensor 57 (step S4102; NO), the process ends. If a detection signal has been input from the photoelectric sensor 57 (S4102; YES), it is determined whether or not the input level of the detection signal is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (S4103). That is, by determining whether or not the amount of reflected light received by the light receiving element 57b of the photoelectric sensor 57 is equal to or more than a predetermined amount, it is determined whether or not the operation of the player has been detected.

  If the input level of the detection signal is equal to or higher than the predetermined value (S4103; YES), the process ends. If the input level of the detection signal is not equal to or higher than the predetermined value (S4103; NO), that is, if the amount of reflected light received by the light receiving element 57b does not reach the predetermined amount and the operation of the player is detected, Then, perform a special effect that is not performed. The special effect is executed by, for example, displaying a premium character from the liquid crystal display 51, displaying a special message, or displaying from the liquid crystal display 51 a state of attacking an enemy character. By a special effect, for example, more advantageous AT such as shifting to AT (assist time), which is a notification period for notifying specific information for specifying the operation mode of the stop button, increasing the AT continuation rate, and adding the AT stock number. , Giving a state that is easy to shift to AT, giving permission to shift to advantageous RT (replay time), and the like. Thus, the operation can be performed in expectation of the execution of the special effect when the predetermined effect described above occurs. When the special effect is executed, the process ends.

  As described above, the production cost of the slot machine 1 can be reduced by using the detection by the photoelectric sensor 57 used for displaying the main menu screen together with the detection for executing the special effect. In addition, it is possible to enhance the interest of the effect by executing the special effect. Further, it is possible to eliminate the annoyance felt by the player when outputting the two-dimensional code.

  Subsequently, the contents of each process executed by the management server 1200 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a server main process executed by the management server 1200. This server main process is executed each time there is an access request from the mobile terminal 1100 to each web page managed by the management server 1200. The control unit 210 of the management server 1200 executes the following processes in response to the access request.

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

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the member registration process, and FIG. 44 is a diagram showing the exchange of data between the portable terminal 1100 and the management server 1200 regarding this process. The control unit 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 1100 that has transmitted the member registration request has already been registered in the player database (step S3001). If the terminal identification information has already been registered in the player database (step S3001; YES), control unit 210 transmits the member information (for example, player name (registered name) transmitted from mobile terminal 1100 in response to the operation of the player. ), Gender, date of birth, personal information such as prefecture, etc.) are reflected in the player information corresponding to the terminal identification information (step S3002). Thereby, for example, the player can update only the member information if the player information has been updated in the simple start described later, but has not registered the member information yet, or Member information can be changed.

  On the other hand, if the terminal identification information has not been registered in the player database (step S3001; NO), control unit 210 newly registers player information corresponding to the player (the terminal identification information) in the player database ( Step S3003). In the player information in this case, only the terminal identification information and the member information transmitted from the mobile terminal 1100 in response to the operation of the player are stored. Then, the control unit 210 notifies the registration result to the portable terminal 1100 that has made the member registration request (step S3004). On the portable terminal 1100 that has received the registration result, the registration result is displayed, and the player is notified of that.

  Returning to the server main process shown in FIG. 32, when there is a request for access to the web page for easy start update from portable terminal 1100 (step S2903; YES), control section 210 executes the easy start update process (step S2903). Step S2904).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the simple start update process. FIG. 45 is a diagram showing the exchange of data between the slot machine 1 and the portable terminal 1100 and between the portable terminal 1100 and the management server 1200 for this process. is there. The control unit 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the portable terminal 1100 that has transmitted the simple start update request has already been registered in the player database (step S3101). If the terminal identification information has not been registered in the player database (step S3101; NO), control unit 210 newly registers the game result information corresponding to the player (the terminal identification information) in the player database (step S3101). S3102). Then, control unit 210 proceeds with the process to be performed to the process of step S3104.

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

  On the other hand, when the same game random number is not stored in the game history information (step S3103; NO), the control unit 210 determines the player based on the game history update data, the acquired data, and the like received from the mobile terminal 1100. The content of the player information corresponding to the player in the database is updated, and the game history information is additionally registered in the game history database (step S3104). In addition, the status of the player information is updated during standby. In the updating process of the player information, the level and the experience value are not updated, but are updated by a level / experience value updating process described below.

  Next, the control section 210 executes a level / experience value update process (step S3105). FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the level / experience value updating process.

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

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

  In step S3306, control unit 210 executes a lottery process for giving points. The points, like the earned coins, are exchange values when receiving a privilege. If the lottery process does not win (step S3307; NO), the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  On the other hand, if the player has won (step S3307; YES), the control unit 210 determines whether or not the score (details will be described later) included in the player information corresponding to the player is 1000 or more. (Step S3308).

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

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

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

  Returning to the simple start update process shown in FIG. 34, in step S3106, control unit 210 transmits that the update of the game history has been completed to portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information (step S3106). Next, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the simple start update request from the mobile terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information has been transmitted five times or more in total (step S3107).

  As a result, if it has not been transmitted five or more times (step S3107; NO), the control unit 210 advances the processing to be executed to the processing of step S3109. On the other hand, if the password has been transmitted five times or more (step S3107; YES), control unit 210 receives a password and issues a password recommendation guide indicating that it is recommended to play a game by the mobile terminal indicated by the terminal identification information. It transmits to terminal 1100 (step S3108).

  In step S3109, control unit 210 executes a history display process. The history display process is a process for displaying the game history of the player on the portable terminal 1100 based on the player information corresponding to the player. Thereby, for example, the number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, the number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, and the like accumulated this time are displayed on the display unit 140 of the mobile terminal 1100. In the history display processing, a digest of the current game may be displayed.

  Returning to the server main process shown in FIG. 32, when there is a request for access to the web page for normal update from mobile terminal 1100 (step S2905; YES), control unit 210 executes the normal update process (step S2906). ).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the normal update process. FIG. 46 is a diagram showing the exchange of data between the slot machine 1 and the portable terminal 1100 and between the portable terminal 1100 and the management server 1200 for this process. . The control unit 210 determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 1100 that has transmitted the normal update request is already registered in the player database (step S3201). When the terminal identification information is not registered in the player database (step S3201; NO), the control unit 210 transmits to the portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information that updating of the game history or the like is not possible. (Step S3209). After that, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  On the other hand, if the terminal identification information has already been registered in the player database (step S3201; YES), the control unit 210 determines the game corresponding to the password specified from the update request and the terminal identification information in the player database. It is determined whether the password stored in the user information matches (step S3202). As a result, if the passwords match (step S3202; YES), control unit 210 advances the processing to be performed to the processing in step S3204.

  On the other hand, if the passwords do not match (step S3202; NO), control unit 210 determines whether there is only one character mismatch and there is a difference between one character before and after the password input sequence (step S3202). S3203). The difference between the one character before and after the password input sequence is the one character before and after the password input screen shown in FIG. 15B. For example, if one character included in the formal password is “Z”, The one character before and after that corresponds to “Y” and “=”.

  As a result, when there is no mismatch of two or more characters or a difference of one character before and after (step S3203; NO), the control unit 210 indicates that the update of the game history or the like is not possible by the mobile terminal indicated by the terminal identification information. 1100 (step S3209).

  On the other hand, if there is only one character mismatch and there is a difference of one character before and after (step S3203; YES), it is determined that the input error condition is satisfied, and that the player who has issued the password is temporarily authenticated. Proceeds to the process of step S3204.

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

  On the other hand, when neither the same password nor the game random number is stored in the game result information (step S3204; NO), the control unit 210 determines based on the game history update data, the acquired data, and the like received from the mobile terminal 1100. Then, the content of the player information corresponding to the player in the player database is updated, and the game history information is additionally registered in the game history database (step S3205). In addition, the status of the player information is updated during standby. In the updating process of the player information, the level and the experience value are not updated, but are updated by the following level / experience value updating process.

  Next, the control section 210 executes a level / experience value update process (step S3206). The content of the level / experience value update processing is as described above (see FIG. 36).

  The control unit 210 transmits to the portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information that the update of the game history has been completed (Step S3207). Then, control unit 210 performs a history display process (step 3208). The contents of the history display processing are the same as the processing of step S3109 in FIG.

  In the above-described normal update processing, when the password is a mismatch of only one character and is different by one character before and after (step S3203; YES), the update of the player information includes the received game history update data, Instead of updating all the items based on the acquired data, etc., among them, the total number of games, the total number of BBs, the total number of RBs, the achievement mission that can appear at the level stored in the player information Update the items that do not affect the continuity of the game history, such as the type of the game history, and affect the continuity of the game history, such as the level, the effect setting, and the type of achievement mission that does not appear at the level stored in the player information. Updates of items, acquired coins, and the like may not be performed. At that time, the notification of the completion of the update includes 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. You may make it notify. By doing so, the player can recognize that the game history has been updated successfully even though the player has made a mistake in inputting the password, and even if there is a game history that has not been updated, the cause is specified. It becomes possible.

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

  Returning to the server main process shown in FIG. 32, when there is a request for access to the menu screen web page from portable terminal 1100, that is, when there is a menu data acquisition request (step S2907; YES), control unit 210. Determines whether the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the portable terminal 1100 that has transmitted the request is already registered in the player database (step S2908). As a result, if the terminal identification information has not been registered in the player database (step S2908; NO), the control unit 210 notifies the portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information that menu data cannot be acquired. It is transmitted (step S2911). After that, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

On the other hand, when the terminal identification information has been registered in the player database (step S2908; YES), control unit 210 transmits menu data to portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information (step S2909). Accordingly, a menu screen as shown in FIG. 43D is displayed on display portion 140 of portable terminal 1100. On this menu screen, a menu of items that can be provided to the player on the site managed by the management server 1200 is displayed. Specifically, it issues passwords, displays history, displays achievement missions, displays the number of earned coins, performs custom settings, runs games, sets avatars, purchases content at shops, browses and posts bulletin boards, etc. Each link is displayed. When a desired link is selected by the player, control unit 210 executes a menu selection accepting process (step S2910).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the menu selection receiving process. When the link for issuing a password is selected by the player (step S3401; YES), control unit 210 executes a password issuing process (step S3602).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the password issuing process. The control unit 210 determines whether the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the portable terminal 1100 that has transmitted the request has already been registered in the player database (step S3501). As a result, when the terminal identification information is not registered in the player database (step S3501; NO), the control unit 210 transmits to the portable terminal 1100 indicated by the terminal identification information that the password cannot be issued. (Step S3502). After that, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

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

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

  FIG. 43 (F) is a diagram showing an example of a password display screen displayed on display portion 140 of portable terminal 1100 when a link for issuing a password is selected. The player can input a password to the slot machine 1 while watching the password display screen.

  In the management server 1200 of the present embodiment, when a password issuance request is received, even if the status of the corresponding player information is “game”, the issuance of the password is not prohibited. Even when a new password issuance request is received, a new password is issued. Therefore, even if the password is issued but the game is not performed, the game is performed but the two-dimensional code is not obtained, or the two-dimensional code is obtained and the update request is not performed. Thus, it is possible to receive a new password without performing access for releasing the password.

  Returning to the menu selection accepting process shown in FIG. 37, when the link of the number of acquired coins is selected by the player (step S3403; YES), the control unit 210 sets the player information corresponding to the player in the player database. , The number of coins of gold, silver, and copper currently acquired by the player is acquired, and screen data indicating the result is transmitted to the portable terminal 1100 (step S3404). As a result, a screen showing the contents of the current acquired coin is displayed on the display unit 140 of the portable terminal 1100 as shown in FIG.

  Alternatively, if the player selects a link to execute a game (step S3405; YES), control unit 210 executes a game providing process (step S3406).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the game providing process. The control unit 210 transmits a game application (in this embodiment, a slot machine game) to the portable terminal 1100 (step S3601). This allows the player to execute a slot machine game as shown in FIG. 43 (I) on the portable terminal 1100. In this slot machine game, the same symbols are aligned in the horizontal or diagonal direction, so that the points are increased according to the symbols. In addition, when the execution of this game application is terminated by the player, the game application transmits the score obtained by the player to the management server 1200 as an execution result.

  When the execution result of the game application, that is, the point is not received (step S3602; NO), the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process. On the other hand, when the score is received (step S3602; YES), the control unit 210 updates and registers the received score in the player database corresponding to the player in the player database.

  In addition, the control unit 210 adds the coin (gold, silver, copper) corresponding to the received score to the acquired coin included in the player information (step S3604).

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

  Returning to the menu selection receiving process shown in FIG. 37, when the link of the shop is selected by the player (step S3407; YES), the control unit 210 executes the item providing process (step S3408).

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the item providing process, and FIG. 47 is a diagram showing the exchange of data between the portable terminal 1100 and the management server 1200 regarding this process. The control unit 210 determines whether the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 1100 has already been registered in the player database (step S3701). As a result, if the terminal identification information has not been registered in the player database (step S3701; NO), the control unit 210 transmits to the portable terminal 1100 that the item addition is impossible (step S3702). After that, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information is already registered in the player database (step S3701; YES), control unit 210 extracts the acquired coin from the player information corresponding to the player in the player database, and It is determined whether or not has acquired a silver coin or a copper coin (step S3703).

  If a silver coin or a copper coin has been acquired (step S3703; YES), it is determined whether or not an effect has been set in the effect setting process shown in S2309 of FIG. 25 (step S3704). If the effect has been set (step S3704; YES), the process proceeds to step S3707. If the effect has not been set (step S3704; NO), the number of games is extracted from the player database, and it is determined whether the number of games is 1000 or more (step S3705).

  If the number of games is not 1000 or more (step S3705; NO), a lottery table E (see FIG. 41E) is selected as a lottery table used in the item acquisition lottery (step S3712). If the number of games is 1000 or more (step S3705; YES), an item setting process is executed (step S3706).

  In the item setting process, an item list indicating a plurality of types of items (for example, item A or item B) is transmitted to the mobile terminal 1100. A screen showing the items that can be given is displayed on the display unit 140 of the portable terminal 1100 that has issued the item request. When a link corresponding to a desired item type is set by the player, data indicating the selected item type is transmitted to the management server 1200. When receiving the item type desired by the player from the portable terminal 1100, the control unit 210 stores the received item type in the privilege database.

  When the item setting process is completed, the control unit 210 determines whether or not the number of games is equal to or more than 5000 games (Step S3707). Then, from the determination result and the setting contents of the effect or the setting contents of the item, a lottery table to be used in the item acquisition lottery is selected from the lottery tables A to D (see (A) to (D) shown in FIG. 41). (Step S3708). When the lottery table is selected, an item acquisition lottery process for determining an item to be given to the player is executed (step S3709). When the item acquisition lottery process ends, the item data of the item type determined by the item acquisition lottery executed in the process is read out from the storage location indicated by the privilege database to extract an item (step S3710), and transmitted to the mobile terminal 1100. (Step S3711).

  Here, the lottery tables A to E used in the item acquisition lottery will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 41A, in the lottery table A, the provision probability of the item A is set to 60%, and the provision probability of the item B is set to 40%. The lottery table A is used in the item acquisition lottery when the set effect relates to the item A or when the item A is set in the item setting process and the number of games is 5000 or more.

  As shown in FIG. 41B, in the lottery table B, the provision probability of the item A is set to 80%, and the provision probability of the item B is set to 20%. The lottery table B is used in the item acquisition lottery when the set effect is related to the item A or when the item A is set in the item setting process and the number of games is less than 5000 games.

  As shown in FIG. 41C, in the lottery table C, the provision probability of item A is set to 40%, and the provision probability of item B is set to 60%. The lottery table C is used in the item acquisition lottery when the item B is related to the set effect or when the item B is set in the item setting process and the number of games is 5000 or more.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (D), in the lottery table D, the provision probability of item A is set to 20%, and the provision probability of item B is set to 80%. The lottery table D is used in the item acquisition lottery when the item B is related to the set effect or when the item B is set in the item setting process and the number of games is less than 5000 games.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (E), in the lottery table E, the provision probability of the item A is set to 50%, and the provision probability of the item B is set to 50%. The lottery table E is used in the item acquisition lottery when no effect setting has been made and the number of games is within 1000 games.

  As described above, in the lottery tables A to D, when an effect is set, the probability of providing items related to the set effect is higher than when no effect is set, and the number of games exceeds 1,000 games. When the game is present, the item provision probability is set such that the item provision probability set by the player is higher than when the number of games is within 1000 games. In the lottery tables A to D, when the number of games exceeds 5,000 games, the item provision probability is changed.

  Returning to the item providing process shown in FIG. 40, if a silver coin or a copper coin has not been acquired (step S3703; NO), it is determined whether or not a gold coin has been acquired (step S3710). If a gold coin has not been obtained, that is, if no gold, silver, or copper coin has been obtained as a result (step S3713; NO), the process ends. If a gold coin has been acquired (step S3713; YES), it is determined whether or not an effect has been set in the effect setting process shown in S2309 of FIG. 25 (step S3714).

  If the effect has been set (step S3714; YES), the process proceeds to step S3716. If the effect has not been set (step S3714; NO), an item setting process is executed (step S3715). In the item setting process, a process similar to step S3706 is performed. Thereafter, the item type is specified from the setting contents of the effect or the setting contents of the item, the item data of the specified item type is read from the storage location indicated by the privilege database, and the item is extracted (step S3716). It is transmitted (step S3711). Thus, the player can obtain data such as a two-dimensional code indicating the content data.

  As described above, when an effect is set, the probability that an item of the type related to the set effect is given is higher than when the effect is not set, so that the item that the player prefers is Can be given, and the player can be made to feel pleasure in giving the item. In addition, since the willingness to play a game by setting an effect can be increased, the operating rate of the slot machine 1 can be improved.

  Further, when the number of games played by the player is 1000 games or more, the probability of providing the item set by the player, that is, the item desired by the player is higher than when the number of games is 1000 games or less, It is possible to increase the willingness of the player to play the game and improve the operation rate of the slot machine 1.

  In addition, when a gold coin is obtained, an item related to the effect set by the player or an item set by the player is given, and when the gold coin is obtained, the fact is notified. It is possible to identify that an item that the user likes is given. As a result, the player's willingness to play the game again can be increased, and the operating rate of the slot machine 1 can be improved.

  When the number of games is 5,000 or more, the probability of providing the item is changed, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a increases the number of items that can be selected as the effect setting each time the level value exceeds a certain value. 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 ( The effect setting 5) can be selected. In these effect settings, three types can be selected until the level exceeds 30, and when the level exceeds 30, the user can select from 5 types, and the level exceeds 60. And 8 types can be selected. In the item providing process shown in FIG. 40, an example in which either item A or item B is provided has been described. However, when the number of items increases according to the level as in the present embodiment, the setting is performed. Any one of the items (ie, items) related to the performed effect is determined and provided by an item acquisition lottery, or the player sets one of a plurality of items (ie, items) and gives the item. The present invention can be implemented by giving the set item when winning by the acquisition lottery.

[Embodiment 2]
Next, a second embodiment in which an item providing process different from the item providing process shown in FIG. 40 is executed will be described.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the item providing process, and FIG. 43 is a diagram showing the exchange of data between the portable terminal 1100 and the management server 1200 regarding this process. The control unit 210 determines whether the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 1100 has already been registered in the player database (step S3701). As a result, if the terminal identification information has not been registered in the player database (step S3701; NO), the control unit 210 transmits to the portable terminal 1100 that the item addition is impossible (step S3702). After that, the control unit 210 returns the process to be executed to the process of the caller of this process.

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

  In this case, a screen showing the items that can be given is displayed on the display unit 140 of the portable terminal 1100 that has issued the item request, as shown in FIG. On this screen, the remaining number of gold coins, the number of remaining points, a link for selecting an item that can be given, the number of gold coins or the number of points required for the giving, the menu screen shown in FIG. A link to exit the shop will be displayed to make the transition.

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

  On the screen of FIG. 43 (G), when a link corresponding to a desired item type is selected by the player, data indicating the selected item type is transmitted to the management server 1200.

  Upon receiving the item type desired by the player from the portable terminal 1100 (step S3705; YES), the control unit 210 reads out the item data indicated by the received item type from the storage location indicated by the privilege database, and The message is transmitted to the terminal 1100 (step S3706).

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

  Returning to the menu selection accepting process shown in FIG. 37, when other links are selected by the player (step S3409; YES), control unit 210 executes a process corresponding to the selected link (step S3409). S3410). For example, when the link of the history display is selected by the player, the control unit 210 transmits screen data for allowing the player to select a date to the portable terminal 1100. Accordingly, a date selection screen as shown in FIG. 43E is displayed on display portion 140 of portable terminal 1100. On this date selection screen, a link of a date option of the game history information corresponding to the player in the game history database is displayed. When any one of the links is selected by the player, the control unit 210 determines the game based on the game history information on the date corresponding to the selected link and the player information corresponding to the player. The game history of the player is extracted and transmitted to the portable terminal 1100. Thus, a history display screen as shown in FIG. 43C is displayed on the display unit 140 of the portable terminal 1100.

  In the case of displaying the main menu screen for displaying the two-dimensional code in the slot machine of the present embodiment, similar to the first embodiment, the same processing as S2204 to S2207 in FIG. The terminal 1100 may be detected to automatically display a main menu screen (or a two-dimensional code). Furthermore, a process similar to the item providing process of FIG. 40 may be performed to provide an item related to the set effect or an item set by the player.

  As described above, according to the gaming system 1001 of the present embodiment, in the game using the function of accumulating the game history in the slot machine 1, the difference in the number of medals becomes negative, and the gaming result is disadvantageous for the player. When the game is over, the probability of obtaining stock coins is set to be higher. Therefore, even if the player loses the game, the player can actively output the two-dimensional code and maintain his / her willingness to receive the privilege from the management server 1200. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of a situation in which the player leaves without outputting the two-dimensional code after the game, and as a result, it is expected that the service provided by the game system 1001 is promoted.

  The determination of whether the game result is advantageous or disadvantageous to the player is based on the number of medals, but the criterion is an arbitrary design item. For example, 0 sheets may be used as a reference, or a minus number or a plus number may be used as a reference. In addition, the probability that the stock coin can be obtained is not limited to the two cases of the advantageous case and the disadvantageous case, and may be changed in a plurality of steps according to the degree of the advantage and the degree of the disadvantage. For example, the probability is highest when the difference number of medals is -1001 or less, and thereafter, -1000 to -500, -500 to 0, 0 to 500, 500 to 1000, 1001 or more, and so on. The probability may be reduced every time the medal difference number increases.

  In addition, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, at the end of the game using the function of accumulating the game history, when the stock lot acquisition condition is satisfied, the stock coin acquisition lottery effect (JACKPOT effect) is executed. . For this reason, the ambition of the player is encouraged, and the interest can be improved.

  It should be noted that the JACKPOT effect may be executed even if the conditions for obtaining lotteries for stock coins are not satisfied. However, in this case, an effect screen (FIG. 21B) indicating that the acquisition has failed is always displayed.

  Also, at the time of the JACKPOT effect, the expected degree of acquisition may be indicated by, for example, displaying a background or a character, or outputting a sound or sound effect.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the stock coin data is reset by lottery when the power is turned on or a predetermined time has elapsed since the power was turned on. For this reason, even when the individual owns the slot machine 1, inappropriate acquisition of coins due to frequent repetition of the game in the state after the power is turned on, or long time (for example, in a normal Improper acquisition of coins due to a game of a time exceeding the game available time) can be prevented.

  The time from when the power is turned on to when the stock coin data is reset can be set arbitrarily, but is preferably set to a time longer than the normal business hours of the game store (for example, 20 hours). By setting such time, resetting of the stock coin data during business hours (game time) is avoided, and the player is not discouraged or distrusted.

  Note that the stock coin data may be reset at a predetermined time. Even in this case, inappropriate acquisition of coins due to a long game can be prevented. Also in this case, it is preferable to set the time to a time other than the normal business hours of the game store (for example, midnight) for the same purpose as described above.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the “Hint of Stock Coin” is selected by the player within a predetermined time (for example, one hour) after resetting the stock coin data, the stock coin is stored in the stock coin storage area. Regardless of the value content of the stored stock coin data, a predetermined one of the screens shown in FIGS. 14A to 14D is displayed. By doing so, it becomes difficult for the player to determine whether or not the stock coin data has been reset, and the interest can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, a password is applied as information that can specify a game history input to the gaming machine (slot machine 1), and it is not necessary to provide a dedicated reading device or the like for inputting information from outside. Although it is preferable from the viewpoint, the data may be coded like a barcode or a two-dimensional code and can be read by a code reader included in the gaming machine, or may be a wired connection, a wireless connection, an infrared connection, or the like. The data may be data that can be input to the gaming machine. With such a configuration, the input of these data can be performed easily.

  In the above-described embodiment, a two-dimensional code is applied as information that can specify a game history output from a gaming machine (slot machine 1), and data can be easily exchanged only by a player holding a two-dimensional code reader. Although it can be said that it is preferable because it can be acquired, it may be output as other code data readable by a code reader such as a barcode, or data that can be output through a wired connection, a wireless connection, an infrared connection, or the like. Alternatively, a password may be applied similarly to the information input to the gaming machine.

  In the above embodiment, the management server 1200 permits access only to the mobile terminal 1100 to which terminal identification information is assigned and the transmission of the terminal identification information is permitted. If the player can be identified by information (Cookie) that can identify the player, or if the player can be identified by the player ID assigned on the management server 1200 side, the mobile terminal or the terminal to which the terminal identification information is assigned can be identified. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which access from a mobile terminal to which transmission of terminal identification information is not permitted is permitted.

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

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the contents such as coin acquisition specification between games (see FIG. 12 (a)), stock coin stock specification (see FIG. 12 (b)), and stock coin acquisition lottery conditions are as follows. This is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to these contents. For example, in a coin acquisition specification between games, all stock coins may be acquired when a high level mission is achieved. By doing so, the player's willingness to play can be increased, and the interest can be improved.

  Further, when there is no stock coin, higher conditions may be set for the player in obtaining coins between games (see FIG. 12A) than when there is stock coin. In this case, for example, the type of coins acquired by the player may be ranked up (for example, gold or silver for copper and gold for silver). In this way, even if all stock coins have been acquired by the previous player at the end of the game (by the JACKPOT effect, it is known to the surrounding players), the next player has a willingness to play the game. The game in the slot machine 1 can be started without lowering.

[Embodiment 3]
Next, a slot machine to which the gaming machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention is applied, a management server to which the management device according to the third embodiment of the present invention is applied, and a gaming system according to the third embodiment of the present invention, which includes these, will be described. I do. Since the gaming system according to the present embodiment has a configuration common to the gaming system 1001 according to the above-described first embodiment, a configuration different from the first embodiment will be mainly described here.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game using a function of accumulating a game history, an exchange when a predetermined privilege is provided from the management server 1200 to the player. In this configuration, coins (three types of gold, silver, and copper), which are worth, are provided. Therefore, the two-dimensional code output from the slot machine 1 includes acquired data as shown in FIGS. 20 (b) and 20 (c). On the other hand, the slot machine of the present embodiment does not include a configuration for giving coins. As shown in FIGS. 48 (b) and (c), the two-dimensional code output from the slot machine of the present embodiment ends the game after inputting a password or after selecting “simple start” instead of the acquired data. The medal difference number up to the point is stored.

  On the other hand, when receiving the update request (simple start update request, normal update request) from the mobile terminal 1100, the management server of the present embodiment gives the update to the player based on the received game history update data and the number of medal differences. Determine the type and number of coins. At that time, the management server indicates that the game has been ended with an advantageous game result if the medal difference number is a minus indicating that the game is ended with a disadvantageous game result. In this case, the rate of giving more coins (including an increase in the number of coins and an upgrade of the coin type) is increased.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the slot machine does not need to have a complicated function, and the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be expected. That is, even if the player loses the game, the player can positively output the two-dimensional code and maintain his / her willingness to receive the privilege from the management server. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of a situation in which the player leaves without outputting the two-dimensional code after the game, and as a result, it is expected that the use of services provided by the game system is promoted.

  When the medal difference number indicates that the game has ended with a disadvantageous game result for the player, the management server may give points under higher conditions.

  Further, as a modification of the present embodiment, the total number of medals obtained by the player and the total number of medals inserted by the player during the game period are not two-dimensionally stored in the slot machine, instead of the number of medal differences. The output may be included in the code. In this case, on the management server side, the number of medals difference may be obtained by subtracting the total number of medals inserted by the player from the total number of medals obtained by the player.

  Further, when displaying the main menu screen for displaying the two-dimensional code in the slot machine of the present embodiment, the same processing as S2204 to S2207 of FIG. The terminal 1100 may be detected to automatically display a main menu screen (or a two-dimensional code). Furthermore, a process similar to the item providing process of FIG. 40 may be performed to provide an item related to the set effect or an item set by the player.

[Embodiment 4]
In the fourth embodiment, a case will be described in which the slot machine 1 in the first embodiment described above is replaced with a pachinko gaming machine 700.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 700, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 49 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 700.

  The pachinko gaming machine 700 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 700 has a frame-shaped glass door frame 702 provided in the 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 (games to be described later) attached thereto. (Excluding the board 706).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 702, there is a hit ball supply tray (upper tray) 703. On the upper surface of the hit ball supply tray 703, a chance button 7111 which is operated when a specific effect is executed in the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) is provided. The chance button 7111 corresponds to the effect switch 56 of the slot machine 1 described in the first embodiment.

  A selection button 112A operated when selecting various setting items and the like as described with reference to FIGS. 13, 15, 16 and 19 is provided on the front surface of the hit ball supply tray 703 near the chance button 7111. , 7112B. The selection buttons 7112A and 7112B correspond to the stop switches 8L and 8R at the time of displaying a screen such as that shown in FIGS. 13, 15, 16, and 19 of the slot machine 1 described in the first embodiment.

  Below the hitting ball supply tray 703, there is a surplus ball receiving tray 704 for storing game balls as game media that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 703, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 705 for firing a hitting ball (game ball). Is provided. A game board 706 (see FIG. 5) is detachably attached to the back of the glass door frame 702. Note that the game board 706 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the board and various parts attached to the plate-like body. On the front surface of the game board 706, there is formed a game area 707 to which a hit game ball can flow. In the game area 707, a number of nails for guiding game balls are planted.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 707, an effect display device 709 constituted by a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. The effect display device 709 performs a variable display (decorative display, update display, or patrol display) of an effect symbol (decorative symbol) synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The fluctuation display of the effect symbols is executed in various fluctuation modes such as a scroll display and an on-the-fly switching display. The effect display device 709 corresponds to a variable display device that performs a variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each of them. In the effect display device 709, an effect symbol display area for displaying an effect symbol on the display screen is provided, and in the effect symbol display area, for example, three (left, middle, and right) (multiple) ) Has a symbol display area as a display area for variably displaying the effect symbols. Each of these three effect symbols is an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each of them. The effect display device 709 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variation display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 708a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 709 to execute an effect display along with the variation display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variation display of the second special symbol is being executed on the symbol display 708b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device in accordance with the variation display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped.

  On the left side of the effect display device 709 on the game board 706, a first special symbol display (first variable display means) 708a for variably displaying first special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each of them is provided. Is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 708a 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 708a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. On the right side of the effect display device 709 on the game board 706, a second special symbol display (second variable display means) 708b for variably displaying a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each of them is provided. Is provided. The second special symbol display 708b 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 708b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9.

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

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 708a and the second special symbol indicator 708b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator. For the first special symbol, the variable display is executed on the condition that the variable display of the second special symbol is not executed on the second special symbol display 708b. The variation display of the second special symbol is executed on the condition that the variation display of the first special symbol is not executed on the first special symbol display 708a. That is, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not variably displayed at the same time, but one of them is variably displayed.

  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 an execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is set to the first start winning opening 713 or the second start winning opening). 714), the start condition of the variable display (for example, the case where the number of retained storages is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and When the variable display time (variable time) has elapsed, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the prize means that the game ball has passed through an area, such as a winning opening, which is set in advance as a prize area (the game ball has entered). Deriving and displaying a display result means that a symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 700 includes a hit ball launching device that drives a drive motor in response to a player operating a hit ball operation handle 705 and shoots a game ball to a game area 707 using the rotational force of the drive motor (FIG. (Not shown). The game ball fired from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 707 through a ball hitting rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 707, and then descends from the game area 707. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 713 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 713a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 708a starts the variable display (fluctuation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 709 starts the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol). Is done. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning in the first start winning opening 713. 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 714 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 714a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display 708b starts the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 709 starts the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol). Is done. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning in the second starting winning opening 714. Unless the variation display of the second special symbol can 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.

  The effect display device 709 is used for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 708a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 708b. The effect symbol (decorative symbol) as the symbol for () is displayed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 708a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 709 are synchronized. In addition, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 708b and the fluctuation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 709 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start time and the end time of the variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same), and the period of the variable display is substantially the same (may be the same). In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 708a and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 708b, the effect display device 709 reminds the user of the big hit. Is stopped and displayed. The above-described first special symbol display 708a, second special symbol display 708b, and effect display device 709 are variable display devices that perform variable display of identification information and derive and display display results, and are used as a variable display unit. Can be

  In the effect display device 709, when changing display is started, for example, all of the left, middle, and right effect symbols start changing display. Then, the left, middle, and right effect symbols displayed in a fluctuating manner basically stop in a predetermined order (for example, a predetermined order such as a left effect symbol, a right effect symbol, and a medium effect symbol). When a predetermined fluctuation time elapses from the start of the fluctuation display, all the left, middle, and right effect symbols stop and the display result is determined. The order in which the left, middle, and right effect symbols stop may be an order other than the order of the left, right, and middle symbols. Further, the left, middle and right effect symbols may be stopped at the same time.

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

  In addition, below the winning device having the first starting winning port (first starting port) 713, a variable winning ball apparatus (electric tulip) having the second starting winning port 714 (second starting port) in which game balls can be won. ) 715 are provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning port 714 is guided to the back of the game board 706, and is detected by the second start port switch 714a. The variable winning ball device 715 is opened by a solenoid 716. When the variable prize ball device 715 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second start prize port 714 (the start prize can be easily won), which is in an advantageous state for the player. When the variable winning prize ball device 715 is in the open state, a game ball is more likely to win in the second starting winning opening 714 than in the first starting winning opening 713. When the variable winning ball device 715 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning port 714. In the state where the variable winning ball device 715 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). As described above, the state in which the variable winning ball device 715 is in the closed state may be a state in which the game ball is difficult to win or does not win the second starting winning opening 714.

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

  When the variable winning ball device 715 is controlled to be in an open state, a game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 715 is extremely easy to win the second starting winning opening 714. Although the first start winning opening 713 is provided immediately below the effect display device 709, the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 709 and the first start winning opening 713 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening 713 is provided. The arrangement of nails around the first starting winning opening 713 makes it difficult for the game balls to be guided to the first starting winning opening 713, and the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 714. May be made higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 713.

  Below the first special symbol display 708a, the number of effective winning balls in the first starting winning opening 713, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the starting memory or the starting winning memory) is displayed. A first special symbol reservation storage display 718a composed of two displays (for example, LEDs) is provided. The first special symbol holding storage display 718a increases the number of lighted displays by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the first special symbol display 708a is started, the number of illuminated displays is reduced by one.

  Below the second special symbol display 708b, a second special symbol hold consisting of four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls in the second starting winning opening 714, that is, the number of second hold storages. A storage display 718b is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 718b increases the number of lighted displays by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 708b is started, the number of illuminated displays is reduced by one.

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 709 is provided with a first hold storage display section 718c for displaying the first hold storage number and a second hold storage display section 718d for displaying the second hold storage number. (Each display area is provided). 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.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 49, the variable winning ball device 715 for opening and closing only the second starting winning opening 714 is provided, but the first starting winning opening 713 and the second starting winning opening 713 are provided. A variable winning prize ball device that opens and closes any of the winning ports 714 may be provided.

  During the effect display device 709, the reach state may occur during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol. Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 709 constitute a part of the combination of the big hit symbols, the variation of the effect symbols which are not yet stopped and displayed continues. Display state, or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols are synchronously fluctuating while forming all or a part of the combination of the big hit symbols. In other words, “reach” refers to a state in which the identification information forms a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In the present embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is a reach effect display (reach effect). Also, at the time of the reach, an unusual effect may be performed by a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. In addition, at the time of the reach, a character (a production display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (production design or the like)) is displayed, or a display mode of a background image of the production display device 709 (for example, a color or the like). ) May change. This change in the display of the character and the display of the background is called reach effect display. Some reach is set so that a big hit is likely to occur when it appears, compared to a normal reach (normal reach), and the reliability of the big hit is high. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach.

  As shown in FIG. 49, a special variable winning ball device 720 is provided below the variable winning ball device 715. The special variable prize ball device 720 includes an open / close plate, and can be changed between an open state (first state) in which game balls can be won and a closed state (second state) in which game balls cannot be won. Device. In the closed state, the special variable winning ball device 720 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). As described above, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 720 is in the closed state may be a state in which a game ball is difficult to win or does not win the special variable winning ball device 720.

  The special variable winning ball device 720 is a solenoid in a specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 708a or the second special symbol display 708b. By controlling the open / close plate to be in the open state by 721, the big winning opening that is a winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 723.

  In the big hit game state, the repetition continuation control in which the special variable prize ball device 720 repeats the open state and the closed state is performed. In the repeat continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball device 720 is opened is called a round. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of big hits are provided, and when it is determined that a big hit is made, one of the big hit types is selected. In the present embodiment, the control example in which the special variable prize ball device 720 is opened only once in one round has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Control for opening the device 720 may be performed.

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

  When a game ball passes through the gate 732 and is detected by the gate switch 732a, a variation display of the display of the ordinary symbol display 710 is started. In the present embodiment, the variable display is performed by alternately lighting the left and right lamps (the symbols become visible when lit). For example, if the left lamp is lit at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. Then, when the stop symbol on the ordinary symbol display 710 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol ""), the variable winning ball device 715 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball device 715 is a state in which the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol, which is advantageous to the player from a disadvantageous state (a state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening 714). Changes to

  In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 710, an ordinary symbol holding storage display 741 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 732 is provided. Each time a game ball passes through the gate 732, that is, each time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 732a, the normal symbol hold storage display 741 increases the number of lighted displays by one. Then, every time the variable display of the ordinary symbol display 710 is started, the number of the lighted display is reduced by one. The upper limit of the number of ordinary symbols on-hold storage is four, and the ordinary symbol on-hold storage indicator 741 turns on the display with the four as the upper limit.

  On the left and right sides of the game area 707 of the game board 706, decoration LEDs 725 blinking and displayed during the game are provided, and a lower portion has an out port 726 for receiving a hit ball which has not won. In addition, two speakers 727R and 727L that emit a sound effect or a sound as a predetermined sound output are provided at the upper left and right sides outside the game area 707. A top frame LED 728a, a left frame LED 728b, and a right frame LED 728c provided on the front frame are provided on the upper outer periphery, the outer left portion, and the outer right portion of the game area 707. For example, the top frame LED 728a, the left frame LED 728b, and the right frame LED 728c are associated displays in a pseudo-run effect as a repetitive change pattern (each re-change period (including the first change period) during one change period). When an effect is performed, such as an effect is performed, blinking control is performed.

  The repetitive fluctuation pattern refers to a fluctuation pattern in which a specific effect display is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times after the start of the change display of the special symbol and the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed, and then the reach effect is executed. . Here, the specific effect display is, for example, an effect display such as an effect display that changes again. If the effect display can be repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times, for example, an effect display other than the re-change display such as a notice display is used. There may be. In the present embodiment, as an example of the repetition fluctuation pattern, an example will be described in which a pseudo repetition fluctuation pattern that can be repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times with re-variation as a specific effect display is used.

  Here, the pseudo-run is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of changes corresponding to a plurality of hold memories are continuously performed, although the change is originally a single change corresponding to one hold memory. Abbreviation for pseudo-continuous fluctuation.

  In addition, the pseudo-ream is defined as a pattern in which the fluctuation display (variable display) of the symbol is performed a plurality of times in response to one start winning, so that the symbol is displayed within the fluctuation time determined for one start winning. Indicates a special variation pattern (also referred to as a variation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation are performed a predetermined number of times for all symbol rows (left, middle, right). For example, the greater the number of times of repeated execution of re-variation (also referred to as the number of pseudo-continuous re-variations), the greater the reliability of a big hit (the big hit for all selection ratios including the time of a big hit and the time of a miss). The degree of the rate selected at that time, the degree of the rate of the big hit, that is, the degree of the reliability of the big hit) is increased. More specifically, the ratio selected when a big hit is determined increases. In the pseudo-run variation pattern, a combination of symbols temporarily stopped in the effect display device 709 is referred to as a combination of temporarily stopped symbols. The combination of the temporary stop symbols is determined to be one of the pseudo consecutive chances out of a plurality of types of chances (hereinafter referred to as pseudo consecutive chances) composed of combinations of symbols other than the combination of the big hit symbols. In addition, when the pseudo-run variation is executed, a certain reach effect may be executed in the final reach state.

  In addition, near the left frame LED 728b, a prize ball LED 751 that is lit when there is a remaining prize ball is provided, and near the right frame LED 728c, a ball out LED 752 that is lit when the supply ball runs out is provided. . The top frame LED 728a, the left frame LED 728b, the right frame LED 728c, and the decoration LED 725 are examples of a luminous body for effect provided in the pachinko gaming machine 700. Note that, in addition to the various effects (decorative) LEDs described above, LEDs and lamps for effects are provided.

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

  FIG. 50 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration of a main board (game control board) 731. FIG. 50 also shows a payout control board 737, an effect control board 780, and the like. A game control microcomputer 7560 that controls the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to a program is mounted on the main board 731.

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

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

  The random number circuit 7503 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 special symbol change display. The random number circuit 7503 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 random timing. Based on the fact that the winning time is when the numerical data is read (extracted), the read numerical data has a random number generation function that becomes a random value.

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

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

  The game control microcomputer 7560 reads the numerical data as the random R from the random number circuit 7503 when the first start port switch 713a or the second start port switch 714a receives a start prize, and starts changing the special symbol and the effect symbol. At times, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a big hit. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the game state is shifted to a big hit game state as a specific game state advantageous to the player.

  The RAM 755 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage unit, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 755 are preserved for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply becomes incapable of discharging the backup power supply capacitor). In particular, at least the game state, that is, data corresponding to the control state of the game control microcomputer 7560 (such as the value of the special symbol process flag and the value of each pending storage counter) and the data indicating the number of outstanding payout balls are stored in the backup RAM. Is stored in The data according to the control state by the game control microcomputer 7560 is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. is there. Data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the entire power of the RAM 755 is backed up.

  A reset signal (not shown) from a power supply board is input to a reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 7560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal to be supplied to the game control microcomputer 7560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal goes to a high level, the game control microcomputer 7560 and the like enter an operable state, and when the reset signal goes to a low level, the game control microcomputer 7560 and the like enter an operation stop state. Therefore, during the period when the reset signal is at the high level, an allowance signal allowing the operation of the game control microcomputer 7560 and the like is output, and during the period when the reset signal is at the low level, the game control microcomputer This means that the operation stop signal for stopping the operation such as 7560 has been output. The reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric components is mounted).

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 7560. That is, the power supply board monitors a voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). Power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that the power-off signal is detected. Also, a clear signal (not shown) indicating that a clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM has been operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 7560.

  In addition, an input driver circuit for providing detection signals from the gate switch 732a, the first starting port switch 713a, the second starting port switch 714a, the count switch 723, the general winning port switch 711, and the collecting passage sensor 712 to the game control microcomputer 7560. 758 is also mounted on the main board 731. Upon receiving the detection signals from the various switches, the main board 731 sends a prize ball signal to the payout control board 737 to execute the payout of the prize balls according to the various switches. Upon receiving the prize ball signal, the payout control board 737 drives the ball payout device 797 to pay out a prize ball according to the prize ball signal.

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

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

  An output circuit 759 for driving a solenoid 716 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 715 and a solenoid 721 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 720 forming a special winning opening in accordance with a command from the microcomputer 7560 for game control are also mainly provided. It is mounted on a substrate 731. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting 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 is also mounted on the main board 731.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control means (comprising an effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 780 directs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 7560 via the relay board 777. The control command is received, and the display control of the effect display device 709 for variably displaying the effect symbols is performed.

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

  In the present embodiment, operation signals from the selection buttons 7112A and 7112B are input to the effect control board 780, and FIGS. 13, 15, 16, and 19 are operated according to the operation signals from the selection buttons 7112A and 7112B. The selection operation is performed on the screen and the like described in.

  The effect control board 780 includes an effect control microcomputer (not shown) including an effect control CPU and a RAM (both not shown). Note that the RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 780, the effect control CPU operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives an input signal from the main board 731 via the relay board 777. An effect control command is received via an input driver and an input port (both not shown) according to the (effect control INT signal). The effect control CPU causes a VDP (video display processor) (not shown) to perform display control of the effect display device 709 based on the effect control command.

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

  The effect control CPU reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) according to the received effect control command. The character ROM stores character image data displayed on the effect display device 709, specifically, a person, a character, a figure or a symbol (including effect designs) in advance. The effect control CPU outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP. The VDP executes display control based on data input from the effect control CPU.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When displaying the main menu screen for displaying the two-dimensional code in the pachinko gaming machine 700, the same processing as S2204 to S2207 in FIG. May be detected to automatically display a main menu screen (or a two-dimensional code). Furthermore, a process similar to the item providing process of FIG. 40 may be performed to provide an item related to the set effect or an item set by the player.

  Thus, the contents of Embodiment 1 can be applied to the pachinko gaming machine 700. Similarly, the contents of the second embodiment can be applied to the pachinko gaming machine 700.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[Modification]
It should be noted that a gaming system, a gaming machine, and a management device can be configured by variously combining the configurations shown in the first embodiment. FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram for describing a combination pattern of configurations in the gaming system.

  As shown in FIG. 51, in the gaming system shown in the first embodiment, (1) a gaming machine outputs a two-dimensional code, and (2) a gaming machine outputs a coin (any of gold, silver, and copper). (5) the server determines the item, and (6) the server allocates the item.

  As the combination patterns of the components (1) to (6) shown in FIG. 51, in addition to the patterns shown in the first embodiment, Modification Example 1 and Modification Example 2 shown in FIG. 51 can be considered. For example, the gaming system shown in Modification 1 includes four components (1), (2), (4), and (6) among the components (1) to (6). Further, the gaming system shown in Modification 2 includes four components (1), (3), (5), and (6) among the components (1) to (6).

  Note that each component of the gaming system shown in the first embodiment is configured to output at least a two-dimensional code on the slot machine 1 side, and to provide an item on the management server 1200 side. It may be provided on either the slot machine 1 side or the management server 1200 side, except that the configuration should be provided in

  Each of the above embodiments includes the inventions described in the following (1) to (8) and has the effects described below.

(1) The gaming system according to the first aspect,
In addition to enabling a predetermined game using a game value (for example, a medal or a game ball) by a player, the game result (for example, the total number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, the level, the experience value, and the effect setting) Gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1 or a pachinko gaming machine) capable of outputting information including game result information relating to a game or an achievement mission in a predetermined mode (for example, a two-dimensional code), and game information (for a game for the gaming machine). For example, a gaming machine system (for example, a gaming system 1001) including a management device (for example, a management server 1200) that manages the information shown in FIG. 21 (a) for each registered player,
The management device,
Game information updating means for updating the game information based on the game result information,
A privilege granting means for granting a predetermined privilege (for example, data indicating a content data or an exchange ticket) to a corresponding player based on the game information;
Key data issuing means for issuing key data (for example, a password) generated based on game information corresponding to the player in response to a request from the player,
The gaming machine is
Key data receiving means for receiving input of the key data from a player;
Game result output means for outputting information including the game result information in a predetermined manner in response to a predetermined end operation by a player,
The gaming system,
A game value difference amount (for example, a value obtained by subtracting the total amount of the game values used by the player from the total amount of the game values acquired by the player in a period from the reception of the key data to the end operation (for example, , The number of medal differences or the number of game balls), and further determines whether the gaming value difference amount is an advantageous result or an unfavorable result for the player, and indicates an unfavorable result. If it is determined that, the condition for granting the privilege is set to be more advantageous to the player side than when it is determined to show an advantageous result,
It is characterized by the following.

  According to such a configuration, when the game is ended with a game result that is disadvantageous for the player, the condition for granting the privilege is set to be more advantageous for the player. For this reason, even if the player loses the game, the player can actively output the game result information and maintain the desire to receive the privilege from the management device. Therefore, after the game is over, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of the situation where the player leaves without outputting the game result information, and as a result, it is expected to promote the use of the service provided by the game system.

  The determination of whether the game result is advantageous or disadvantageous to the player is based on the game value difference amount, but the determination criterion is an arbitrary design item. For example, ± 0 may be used as a reference, a predetermined amount on the minus side, or a predetermined amount on the plus side. In addition, the conditions for granting a privilege are not limited to two cases in which the game result is advantageous for the player and disadvantageous for the player, and may be changed in a plurality of stages according to the degree of advantage and the degree of disadvantage. It may be. For example, when the gaming value is a medal and the gaming value difference amount is the difference number of medals, the condition is set to be most advantageous when it is -1001 or less, and thereafter, -1000 to -500. Each time the medal difference number increases, such as −500 to 0, 0 to 500, 500 to 1000, and 1001 or more, the condition for granting a privilege may be set to be disadvantageous. .

  Further, the difference specifying means may have a configuration provided in at least one of the gaming machine and the management device. Also, it is determined whether the gaming value difference amount is an advantageous result or an unfavorable result for the player, and when it is determined that the result indicates an unfavorable result, than when it is determined that the result indicates an advantageous result. Any of the gaming machine and the management device may set the conditions for granting the privilege to be advantageous to the player.

(2) In the gaming system of (1),
The difference specifying means is included in the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
Privilege value data storage means (for example, a stock allocated to the RAM 91b) for storing privilege value data (for example, stock coin data) indicating an exchange value (for example, coin) when receiving the privilege from the management device. Coin storage area),
In response to the ending operation, an exchange value obtainable by the player is determined based on the exchange value indicated by the privilege value data stored in the privilege value data storage means, and at this time, the game value difference amount Determines whether the result is advantageous or disadvantageous to the player, and if it is determined to indicate an unfavorable result, obtains more exchange value than if it is determined to indicate an advantageous result Acquisition decision means for deciding to increase the ratio that can be obtained,
The game result output means may output information including the game result information including privilege value data (for example, acquisition data) indicating the exchange value determined by the acquisition determination means in a predetermined mode. .

  According to such a configuration, when a game is ended with a game result disadvantageous to the player on the gaming machine side, a condition for granting a privilege is increased by increasing a rate of obtaining a large exchange value. Is set to be more advantageous for the player. Thereby, the management device can easily determine the grant of the privilege to the player based on the exchange value acquired by the player included in the game information corresponding to the player.

(3) In the gaming system of the above (2),
The gaming machine is
A suggestion effect means for executing a suggestion effect indicating whether or not the exchange value can be acquired may be further provided.

  According to such a configuration, the ambition of the player is increased, and the amusement can be improved. As an example of the suggestion effect in this case, as shown in FIG. 20, in the JACKPOT (jackpot), the same number (for example, 7) is exchanged depending on whether a plurality of digits (for example, three digits) are aligned or not. An effect that suggests whether or not a value can be obtained is given. In this case, the expected degree of acquisition may be indicated by, for example, displaying a background or a character, or outputting a sound or sound effect.

(4) In the gaming system of (2) or (3) above,
In the gaming machine,
The acquisition determining means determines the exchange value that can be obtained by the player by a predetermined lottery process, and in the lottery, when it is determined that the gaming value difference amount indicates a disadvantageous result for the player May have a higher winning probability than when it is determined to show an advantageous result.

  According to such a configuration, the player's ambition to obtain the exchange value is fueled, and the interest can be improved.

(5) In the gaming system of (1),
The difference specifying means is included in the gaming machine,
In the gaming machine,
The game result output means outputs information including the game result information including the game value difference amount specified by the difference specifying means in a predetermined mode,
In the management device,
The game information managed for each registered player includes privilege value data indicating an exchange value obtained by the player when receiving the privilege,
The management device,
The exchange value that can be obtained by the player is determined based on the game result information, and the bonus value data included in the game information corresponding to the player is updated based on the determined exchange value. At this time, it is determined whether the gaming value difference amount included in the game result information is an advantageous result or an unfavorable result for the player, and if it is determined to indicate an unfavorable result, an advantageous result is shown. Acquisition deciding means for deciding to increase the rate at which more exchange values can be acquired than when it is determined that the exchange value may be further provided.

  According to such a configuration, the gaming machine does not need to perform the process related to the bonus value data, and thus does not need to have a complicated function.

(6) In the gaming system of (5) above,
In the management device,
The acquisition determining means determines the exchange value that can be obtained by the player by a predetermined lottery process, and in the lottery, when it is determined that the gaming value difference amount indicates a disadvantageous result for the player May have a higher winning probability than when it is determined to show an advantageous result.

  According to such a configuration, the player's ambition to obtain the exchange value is fueled, and the interest can be improved.

(7) The gaming machine according to the second aspect,
A gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1 or a pachinko gaming machine) that enables a predetermined game using a gaming value (for example, a medal or a game ball) by a player,
Key data for accepting from a player input of key data (for example, a password) issued from a management device (for example, a management server 1200) for giving a predetermined privilege (for example, data indicating a content data or a voucher) to a player Reception means,
Information on the game results of the player (for example, the total number of games, the number of BBs and RBs, the level, the experience value, the effect setting and the achievement mission). A game value difference amount (for example, a medal difference number or a game ball difference number) which is a value obtained by subtracting a total amount of the game value used by a player from a total amount of the acquired game value is specified and the specified It is determined whether the gaming value difference amount is an advantageous result or an unfavorable result for the player, and when it is determined that the result indicates an unfavorable result, it is more than the case where it is determined that the result indicates an advantageous result. Information including game result information for setting a condition for giving the privilege from the management device so as to be advantageous to the player side in a predetermined mode (for example, a two-dimensional code) according to the end operation. Comprises a game result output means for force, the,
It is characterized by the following.

  According to such a configuration, it can be expected that the same operation and effect as the gaming system of the above (1) can be obtained.

(8) The management device according to the third aspect of the present invention includes:
For a predetermined gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1 or a pachinko gaming machine) that enables a predetermined game using a game value (for example, a medal or a game ball) by a player, game information relating to the game is registered. Management device (for example, management server 1200) that manages each player,
A game information update unit that updates the game information based on game result information related to a game result of a player output from the gaming machine;
A privilege granting means for granting a predetermined privilege (for example, data indicating a content data or an exchange ticket) to a corresponding player based on the game information;
Key data issuing means for issuing key data (for example, a password) generated based on game information corresponding to the player in response to a request from the player,
The game result information includes a game value difference amount (for example, a medal difference number or a game ball difference amount) which is a value obtained by subtracting the total amount of the game value used by the player from the total amount of the game value acquired by the player. Number) can be specified, and it is determined whether the gaming value difference amount is an advantageous result or an unfavorable result for the player, and if it is determined that the difference value indicates an unfavorable result, it is advantageous. A condition for granting the privilege is set to be more advantageous for the player than when it is determined that the result indicates
It is characterized by the following.

  According to such a configuration, it can be expected that the same operation and effect as the gaming system of the above (1) can be obtained.

  The invention described in each of the above embodiments can be applied to a gaming machine or a gaming system configured as described below.

(1) The gaming machine
A gaming machine (slot machine 1 / pachinko gaming machine 1001) capable of performing a predetermined game,
Player information input means for inputting player information (password) relating to the player (operation unit such as a push button or a stick controller of a pachinko game machine / production switch 56, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R);
A game corresponding to the player information (password) input by the player information input means (operation switch 56, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R / operation units such as push buttons and stick controllers of pachinko machines). Player value setting means (sub-control unit 91 / effect control CPU of pachinko machine) for setting player value (points);
Privilege granting means (sub-control unit 91 / CPU for effect control of pachinko gaming machines) for granting a privilege (coin) based on a game history (every 200 games / 100 rotations) as a result of the player playing the game. ) And
The award providing means (sub-control unit 91 / CPU for effect control of pachinko gaming machines) is provided by the player value setting means (sub-control unit 91 / CPU for effect control of pachinko game machines). When the (point) is consumed, the privilege (coin) is awarded under more favorable conditions than when the player value (point) is not consumed.
According to this feature, when the player value set according to the player information input by the player information input means is consumed, the condition is more preferential than when the player value is not consumed. Benefits can be obtained. That is, since the degree of preferential treatment at the time of giving a privilege changes depending on the presence or absence of a player's value, it is possible to effectively increase interest in receiving a privilege.
The player information related to the player may be information that can identify the player, information such as a game history that is a result of the player playing the game in the past, and personal information to the player. Information that can specify the value assigned to the information may be used.
Further, when the privilege granting means consumes the player value, granting the privilege under more preferential conditions than when not consuming the player value does not consume the player value. It may be one that grants a privilege with a higher probability than the case, one that grants a higher privilege than when the player value is not consumed, one that has a higher probability of being granted a higher privilege, or A combination of these may be preferred.

(2) The gaming machine of (1)
When a predetermined increase condition (every 300 games consumed / every 100 revolutions consumed) is satisfied, the player value set by the player value setting means (the sub control unit 91 / the effect control CPU of the pachinko gaming machine) ( (Sub-control unit 91 / CPU for effect control of pachinko gaming machines) for increasing the number of points.
According to this feature, even if the player value is consumed, the player value is increased by satisfying the predetermined increase condition thereafter, and it is possible to receive the privilege under the preferential condition again. Become.

(3) The gaming machine described in (1) is characterized in that the predetermined increase condition is that the game history satisfies a specific condition (every 300 games / 100 rotations).
According to this feature, since the value of the player is increased by playing the game, the operation of the gaming machine can be improved.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
A selection means (production switch 56) is provided for the player to select whether or not to consume the player value (point) set by the player value setting means (sub-control unit 91 / production control CPU 1101). The award providing means (sub-control unit 91 / CPU for effect control of pachinko game machine) is provided by the selecting means (operation switch 56 / operation unit such as push button of pachinko game machine) by the player value (point). The feature (coin) is awarded under the preferential condition when consumption of is selected.
According to this feature, the player can arbitrarily select whether or not to consume the player value in order to apply the preferential condition when the player receives the privilege.

(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
Remaining player value specifying information output means (sub-control unit 91 / pachinko game) for outputting remaining player value specifying information (two-dimensional code for specifying points) capable of specifying the remaining player value (points) at the end of the game (Effect control CPU of the machine).
According to this feature, it is possible to consume one player value across a plurality of gaming machines and apply preferential conditions when receiving a privilege.

(6) The gaming system
A gaming machine (slot machine 1 / pachinko gaming machine) capable of performing a predetermined game, wherein player information input means (player switch 56, stop) for inputting player information (password) related to the player Switches 8L, 8C, 8R / operating units such as push buttons and stick controllers of pachinko gaming machines) and the player information input means (staging switch 56, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R / push buttons of pachinko gaming machines) Player value setting means (sub-control unit 91 / effect control CPU of a pachinko game machine) for setting a player value (point) in accordance with the player information (password) input by an operation unit such as a stick controller ) And a game history (every 200 games / 100 rotations) which is a result of the player playing the game. Privilege grant means (sub-control unit 91 / CPU for effect control of pachinko gaming machines) for granting privilege rights (right to receive coins) for receiving a bonus (coin), and the privilege right granting means ( Privilege right specifying information (two-dimensional in which the right to receive the coin is specified) that can specify the above-mentioned privilege (right to receive the coin) granted by the sub-control unit 91 / the CPU for effect control of the pachinko gaming machine) A game machine (slot machine 1 / pachinko game machine) including a privilege right specifying information output unit (sub-control unit 91 / CPU for effect control of a pachinko game machine) for outputting a code), and outputting the privilege right specifying information. Means (sub-control unit 91 / CPU for effect control of pachinko gaming machine) output the privilege right specifying information (two-dimensional in which the right to receive a coin is specified) A privilege granting means to grant a privilege (coins) on the basis of the privilege rights specified from over de) (right to the grant of coins),
Including
The privilege right granting means (sub control unit 91 / CPU for effect control of pachinko game machines) is provided by the player value setting means (sub control unit 91 / CPU for effect control of pachinko game machines). By consuming the value (points), the privilege right (right to receive coins) is granted under more favorable conditions than when the player value (points) is not consumed.
According to this feature, when the player value set in accordance with the player information input by the player information input means is consumed, the player value is more preferential than when the player value (point) is not consumed. It is possible to receive a privilege right for receiving a privilege under the conditions set. That is, since the degree of preferential treatment at the time of granting the privilege right changes depending on the presence or absence of the player value, the interest in receiving the privilege right can be effectively enhanced.
The player information related to the player may be information that can identify the player, information such as a game history that is a result of the player playing the game in the past, and personal information to the player. Information that can specify the value assigned to the information may be used.
Further, when the privilege right granting unit consumes the player value, granting the privilege under more preferential conditions than when not consuming the player value means that the player value is consumed. The privilege right may be granted with a higher probability than if it was not provided, or a privilege right with a higher value than when the player value was not consumed (a privilege right with which a higher privilege could be obtained) may be granted. , A high-value privilege right with a high probability of being granted, or a combination of these may be preferentially provided.
The privilege right specifying information output means may be configured to output the privilege right specifying information by displaying character data, or to display coded data such as a bar code or a two-dimensional code. Thus, the privilege right specifying information may be output, or the privilege right specifying information may be output by outputting the privilege right specifying information externally through a wired connection, a wireless connection, an infrared connection, or the like.

(7) The gaming system according to (6),
The gaming machine (slot machine 1 / pachinko gaming machine) is configured to set the player value setting means (sub-control unit 91 / pachinko gaming machine) when a predetermined increase condition (every 300 games / every 100 rotations) is satisfied. It is characterized by comprising a player value increasing means (sub-control unit 91 / CPU for effect control of a pachinko game machine) for increasing the player value (point) set by the effect control CPU).
According to this feature, even if the player value is consumed, the player value is increased by the predetermined increase condition being satisfied thereafter, and the privilege right can be granted again under preferential conditions. Becomes

(8) The gaming system according to (6),
The predetermined increase condition is that the game history satisfies a specific condition (100 revolutions / 300 games).
According to this feature, by performing the game, the player value (point) is increased, so that the operation of the gaming machine can be improved.

(9) The gaming system according to any one of (6) to (8),
Whether the gaming machine (slot machine 1 / pachinko gaming machine) consumes the player value (points) set by the player value setting means (sub control unit 91 / CPU for effect control of pachinko gaming machine) A selection means (production switch 56) for the player to select whether or not
The privilege right granting means (sub-control unit 91 / CPU for effect control of pachinko gaming machine) is selected by the selecting means (effect switch 56 / push button 1120) to consume the player value (point). In this case, the privilege right (the right to receive a coin) is granted under the preferential conditions.
According to this feature, the player can arbitrarily select whether or not to consume the player value in order to apply the preferential condition when the player receives the privilege.

(10) The gaming system according to any one of (6) to (9),
The gaming machine (slot machine 1 / pachinko gaming machine) is a remaining game that outputs remaining player value specifying information (two-dimensional code specifying a point) capable of specifying the remaining player value (point) at the end of the game. User value specifying information output means (sub-control unit 91 / effect control CPU of pachinko machine)
The gaming device (management server 1200) issues the player information (password) based on the player value (point) specified from the remaining player value specifying information (two-dimensional code specifying the point). It is characterized by having a player information issuing means that performs
According to this feature, it is possible to consume one player value across a plurality of gaming machines and apply preferential conditions when receiving a privilege right.

(11) The gaming system according to any one of (6) to (10),
The privilege right specifying information output means (sub-control unit 91 / CPU for effect control of a pachinko gaming machine) includes a two-dimensional code (coin) capable of specifying the privilege (right to receive a coin) as the privilege right specifying information. A two-dimensional code that identifies the right to be granted)
The privilege granting means is configured to read a privilege (coin) based on the privilege (right to receive a coin) specified by reading the two-dimensional code (a two-dimensional code specifying a right to receive a coin). It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the player can receive the privilege only by reading the two-dimensional code as the privilege right specifying information.

  The gaming machines of (1) to (5) and the gaming systems of (6) to (11) can be specifically implemented as follows.

  The sub-control unit 91 selects one of gold, silver, and copper coins when a coin is awarded at the time of winning a bonus or winning a cherry, but the number of points in the point storage area remains. In this case, a guide to the effect that the selection rate of coins is preferentially provided by using the points and options of 0 to 3 as consumption points are displayed. At this time, the production switch 56 and the stop switch 8L are displayed. , 8C, 8R to select any one of 1-3 points, thereby subtracting the selected point number from the point number in the point storage area, and preferentially selecting coins according to the selected point number. It is supposed to be.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 52 (a), when 0 points are selected (when no points are used), gold has a probability of 10%, silver has a probability of 15%, and copper has a probability of 75%. If one point is selected, gold is 20%, silver is 20%, and copper is 60%, respectively. If two points are selected, gold is 25% and silver is 30%. , Copper wins at a rate of 45%, and if three points are selected, gold wins with a probability of 30%, silver wins with a probability of 40%, and copper wins with a probability of 30%.

  In this way, when coins are awarded, the selection rate of coins is preferentially determined according to the number of consumed points. The larger the number of consumed points, the better the color of the coin (copper → gold or gold). (Silver, silver → gold) is more likely to be given.

  Also, at the end of the game, the sub-control unit 91 performs a lottery for obtaining stock coins and determines whether or not stock coins can be obtained, but if the number of points in the point storage area remains, By using the points, a guide indicating that the winning probability of the stock coin acquisition lottery is preferentially provided and options of 0 to 3 as consumption points are displayed. At this time, the production switch 56 and the stop switch 8L , 8C, 8R to select one of 1-3 points to subtract the selected point number from the point number in the point storage area, and win the stock coin acquisition lottery according to the selected point number. Probabilities are favored.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 52 (b), when 0 points are selected (when no points are used), 0.75% when the difference number is negative, and when the difference number is positive. Wins at 0.5%, and if 1 point is selected, 3% if the difference is negative, 2% if the difference is positive, and 2 points are selected If the difference is negative, the winner is 7.5% if the difference is negative, 5% if the difference is positive, and if three points are selected, the difference is negative. The winner is 15%, and if the difference is positive, the winner is 10%.

  As described above, when the stock coin acquisition lottery is performed, the winning probability is preferentially determined according to the number of consumed points, and the greater the number of consumed points, the higher the winning probability.

  In the present embodiment, the more useful information for the player is determined to consume more points, and even if the number of remaining points is the same, useful information can be obtained according to the value of the information. The number of times will be different.

  The sub-control unit 91 adds the number of points stored in the point storage area by the number according to the satisfied condition when the predetermined recovery condition is satisfied. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 53, after inputting the password, the number of points in the point storage area is incremented by one every time the game is completed for 300 games, and a rare effect (in this embodiment, an effect with an appearance rate of 1/2000 or less) ) Is performed, the number of points in the point storage area is incremented by 2. Further, points may be added not only on the gaming machine but also on the management server 1200. In this embodiment, every time the date is changed, the number of points managed by the management server 1200 is increased by three. Will be done.

(1) As described above, in each of the above embodiments, an information output unit (for example, a part for performing the process of S2207 in FIG. 24) capable of outputting specific information coded to include predetermined information is provided. And a detection unit (for example, a part that performs the processing of S2204 in FIG. 24) that detects whether the target object (for example, the mobile terminal 1100) is in a specific area (for example, in front of the liquid crystal display 51). The information output means outputs the specific information on condition that the detection target detects the target object when an information output condition (for example, input of a password) for permitting the output of the specific information is satisfied ( For example, when “YES” is determined in the determination process of S2204 in FIG. 24, the process of S2207 is performed to enable the process of S2707 in FIG. 29 to be performed).
Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the annoyance felt by the player when outputting the specific information.
In the above embodiments, the main menu screen is displayed when the mobile terminal 1100 is detected. However, for example, the above-described configuration is applied to a gaming machine that directly outputs a two-dimensional code when a detection target is detected. The invention according to the claims can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the embodiment.
Further, in each of the above embodiments, the main menu screen is taken as an example of the specific information. However, for example, a gaming machine that displays specific information different from the above embodiment, such as a two-dimensional code or a bar code, is used in the above embodiment. The claimed invention can be realized by applying the configuration shown.
In each of the above embodiments, the mobile terminal 1100 has been described as an example of a detection target. However, for example, a detection target different from the above embodiment, such as a part of a player's body such as a player's hand, is detected. The invention according to the claims can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a gaming machine.
Further, in each of the above embodiments, the input of the password is taken as an example of the information output condition.However, for example, the period from the end of the game to the setting of the number of bets, a bonus, a big hit, etc. By applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a gaming machine in which information output conditions different from those in the above embodiment are set, it is possible to realize the claimed invention.
In each of the above embodiments, the specific area is located in front of the liquid crystal display 51, at a position where the light receiving element 57b can receive the reflected light from the mobile terminal 1100, and at a position where the two-dimensional code can be acquired by the mobile terminal 1100. Although an example has been given, for example, the configuration shown in the above embodiment is applied to a gaming machine in which a specific area different from the above embodiment is set, such as setting a specific area diagonally below or above the liquid crystal display 51. Thus, the invention according to claim 1 can be realized.
In each of the above embodiments, the example in which the portable terminal 1100 is detected by the photoelectric sensor 57 has been described. However, for example, a gaming machine using a sensor different from the above embodiment, such as an infrared sensor or a magnetic sensor, is used in the above embodiment. The claimed invention can be realized by applying the configuration shown.

(2) In each of the above embodiments, the information output means outputs the specific information to a predetermined area (for example, a display area of the liquid crystal display 51). A position close to the output area (for example, a position in front of the liquid crystal display 51 and a position where the light receiving element 57b can receive the reflected light from the mobile terminal 1100, and a position where the mobile terminal 1100 can acquire a two-dimensional code) ).
Therefore, since the specific information is output only by performing the operation for obtaining the specific information at a position close to the predetermined area, it is possible to eliminate the troublesomeness felt by the player when outputting the specific information. .

(3) In each of the above embodiments, the detecting means detects the action of the player when the information output condition is not satisfied, and executes a special effect executing means (for example, a special effect according to the detection result) 31 when it is determined to be “NO” in the process of S4103 in FIG. 31).
According to such a configuration, the detection for executing the special effect and the detection for outputting the specific information can be combined, so that the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be reduced. In addition, it is possible to enhance the interest of the effect by executing the special effect. Further, the troublesomeness felt by the player when outputting the specific information can be eliminated.
In each of the above embodiments, the photoelectric sensor 57 is disposed near the liquid crystal display 51. However, for example, the photoelectric sensor 57 is disposed near the see-through window 3 of the front door 1b. May be arranged to detect the action of the player.

(4) In each of the above embodiments, a notifying unit (for example, a part that performs the process of S2206 in FIG. 24) that notifies that the detecting unit has detected the target object may be provided.
According to such a configuration, since the player can confirm that the specific information has been output, the specific information can be reliably acquired.
In each of the above embodiments, an example in which the notification is performed using the liquid crystal display 51 is given. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the speakers 53 and 54 and the rear side (inside) of the reel are arranged. A back lamp (reel LED 55 in the above-described embodiment), a transmissive liquid crystal display (liquid crystal display configured to allow the reel to be viewed) disposed on the front side of the reel, a lamp or LED attached to the front door 1b, etc. Applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine that executes notification by means different from the above embodiment, such as vibration of the stop switch, air blowing from around the stop switch, change in the temperature of the stop switch, etc. It is possible to realize the invention according to the paragraph. The notification may be performed using a part of a device having another function (for example, when the notification is performed using the reel LED 55, the reel LED 55 has a function of illuminating the reel from the back side), A device that performs only the notification may be provided.

(5) In each of the above embodiments, the detecting unit specifies the type of the target (for example, a part that performs the process of S2205 in FIG. 24), and the information output unit determines that the target to be detected is the specific type. In this case, specific information is output (for example, when it is determined to be “YES” in the determination process of S2205 in FIG. 24, the process of S2207 is performed, and the process of S2707 in FIG. 29 can be performed).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to reliably recognize whether or not to output the specific information.
In each of the above embodiments, the type of the target object is specified by the amount of light received by the light receiving element 57b of the photoelectric sensor 57. For example, the illuminance of the reflected light received by the illuminance sensor and the The invention according to the claims can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a gaming machine that detects the object by a method different from the above embodiment, such as specifying the type of the object by analysis. It is possible.

(6) In each of the above-described embodiments, a right grant unit (eg, a coin) that grants a right (for example, a coin) to grant any one of a plurality of types of benefits (for example, item A or item B) according to a game history. For example, a part that performs the processing of S2611 by performing the processing of S2604 to S2607 in FIG. 28 and a privilege determining means (for example, S3703 or FIG. 40 in FIG. 40) that determines the privilege to be granted based on the right granted by the right granting means. The privilege determination means performs the determination process of S3713 and performs the process of S3710), and when the special effect set by the player is set as the effect performed on the gaming machine, the special effect is It is determined that a privilege of a type related to the specific effect is given at a higher rate as a privilege than when it is not set (for example, S3 in FIG. 40). It carried out 04 of the determination processing, the part that performs the processing of S3709 performs the processing of S3708).
Therefore, a privilege of a type related to the set specific effect is likely to be provided, so that a privilege that the player likes can be provided, and the player can feel joy in providing the privilege. In addition, since it is possible to increase the willingness to play a game by setting a specific effect, it is possible to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.
In each of the above embodiments, an item has been described as an example of a privilege.However, for example, execution of a setting suggestion effect, an increase in the effect type, a transition to a state in which a premium effect is likely to appear, a mobile terminal wallpaper or music The invention according to the claims can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above-described embodiment to a slot machine in which an advantageous right different from the above-described embodiment is set such as grant.
Further, in each of the above embodiments, the item A or the item B is given as an example of the privilege. However, for example, when the character A is set as the specific effect, the voice and the wallpaper of the character A on the portable terminal and the character B are specified. When the effect is set as an effect, a specific effect is set as a category, for example, a voice or wallpaper on the mobile terminal for the character B is set as a benefit, and a plurality of types of benefits are set in the set category to realize the invention according to the claims. It is possible to

(7) Further, in each of the above embodiments, a right granting unit (for example, FIG. 28 of FIG. 28) for granting a right to grant any one of a plurality of types of benefits (for example, item A or item B) according to the game history. A part for performing the processing of S2604 to S2607 to perform the processing of S2611) and a privilege determining means for determining a privilege to be granted based on the right granted by the right granting means (for example, the determination processing of S3703 and S3713 in FIG. To perform a process of S3710) and a privilege type selecting means (for example, a portion for performing the processes of S3706 and S3715 in FIG. 40) for the player to arbitrarily select a desired privilege type. The deciding means determines whether the game type is higher when the frequency of the game is higher than the predetermined frequency than when the frequency of the game is not higher than the predetermined frequency. There decides to grant the kind of benefits that is selected in a high percentage (e.g., a determination process in S3705 in FIG. 40, the portion for processing S3709 performs processing of S3708).
Therefore, since the privilege that the player prefers is given according to the frequency of the game, the player's willingness to play the game can be increased, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.
In the above-described embodiment, the item is used as an example as a privilege.However, for example, execution of a setting suggestion effect, an increase in the effect type, transition to a state in which a premium effect is likely to appear, the wallpaper and music of the mobile terminal, and the like are provided. The invention according to the claims can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above-described embodiment to a slot machine in which an advantageous right different from the above-described embodiment is set such as grant.
Further, in each of the above embodiments, the item A or the item B is given as an example of the privilege. However, for example, when the character A is set as the specific effect, the voice and the wallpaper of the character A on the portable terminal and the character B are specified. When the effect is set as an effect, a specific effect is set as a category, for example, a voice or wallpaper on the mobile terminal for the character B is set as a benefit, and a plurality of types of benefits are set in the set category to realize the invention according to the claims. It is possible to
(8) In each of the above embodiments, the first right (for example, a silver coin or a copper coin) and a type of right related to a specific effect set by the player are provided as the right to grant the privilege. A second right (for example, gold coin) having a high ratio is set, and there is provided a notifying unit (for example, a part for performing the processing of S2613 in FIG. 28) for notifying that the second right has been obtained.
Therefore, the player can identify that the privilege he or she prefers is given, so that the player can be more motivated to play the game again and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.
In each of the above embodiments, an example in which the notification is performed using the liquid crystal display 51 is given. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the speakers 53 and 54 and the rear side (inside) of the reel are arranged. A back lamp (reel LED 55 in the above-described embodiment), a transmissive liquid crystal display (liquid crystal display configured to allow the reel to be viewed) disposed on the front side of the reel, a lamp or LED attached to the front door 1b, etc. Applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine that executes notification by means different from the above embodiment, such as vibration of the stop switch, air blowing from around the stop switch, change in the temperature of the stop switch, etc. It is possible to realize the invention according to the paragraph. The notification may be performed using a part of a device having another function (for example, when the notification is performed using the reel LED 55, the reel LED 55 has a function of illuminating the reel from the back side), A device that performs only the notification may be provided.
(9) In each of the above embodiments, the first right (for example, a silver coin or a copper coin) and the type of right set by the player to be granted are granted as the right to grant the privilege. There is provided a notifying unit (for example, a part for performing the processing of S2613 in FIG. 28) for setting a second right (for example, a gold coin) having a high rate to be performed and notifying that the second right has been obtained.
Therefore, the player can identify that the privilege he or she prefers is given, so that the player can be more motivated to play the game again and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.
In each of the above embodiments, an example in which the notification is performed using the liquid crystal display 51 is given. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the speakers 53 and 54 and the rear side (inside) of the reel are arranged. A back lamp (reel LED 55 in the above-described embodiment), a transmissive liquid crystal display (liquid crystal display configured to allow the reel to be viewed) disposed on the front side of the reel, a lamp or LED attached to the front door 1b, etc. The invention according to the claims can be realized by applying a configuration in which notification is performed by means different from the above embodiments, such as vibration of the stop switch, air blowing from around the stop switch, change in the temperature of the stop switch, and the like. It is. The notification may be performed using a part of a device having another function (for example, when the notification is performed using the reel LED 55, the reel LED 55 has a function of illuminating the reel from the back side), A device that performs only the notification may be provided.

(10) In each of the above-described embodiments, a condition changing unit (for example, a part that performs the process of S3707 in FIG. 40) that changes the condition for granting a privilege according to the game history is provided.
Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.
In each of the above embodiments, when the number of games increases and reaches 5,000 games, an example is given in which the probability of obtaining the set benefits related to the set effects and the set desired benefits is reduced. The invention according to the claims is applied by applying a configuration in which the more the game history is accumulated, the more easily the privilege is obtained, such as increasing the probability of obtaining the privilege related to the set effect and the set desired privilege as the value increases. It is possible to realize.

  In the above embodiments, the slot machine for setting the number of bets using medals and credits has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a game ball used in a pachinko game machine is used. By applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine that sets the number of bets by using It is possible to realize. When a game ball is used as a game medium, for example, when one medal corresponds to five game balls, and when the number of bets is set to 3 in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Is used to set the number of bets.

  Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to one using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls. A game value may be used together. That is, it is possible to set a bet amount and play a game by using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and to generate a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls by winning. A slot machine capable of paying out any utility value is also included in the gaming machine of the present invention.

  The above embodiment includes the following invention and has the following effects.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment is a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1 or pachinko gaming machine 700) in which a player can play a predetermined game,
Display means capable of displaying a code image coded to include the predetermined information and displaying an effect image (for example, a part for performing the processing of S2207 in FIG. 24);
Detecting means for detecting whether or not a portable terminal capable of capturing the code image is in a specific area in front of the display means and detecting an operation of a player (for example, a part for performing the process of S2204 in FIG. 24) With
The display unit displays the code image on condition that the detection of the portable terminal by the detection unit is satisfied when a display condition allowing display of the code image is satisfied, and the display condition is satisfied. When a player's action is detected by the detection means when the player is not in the game, a special image is displayed (for example, when the determination in S2204 in FIG. 24 is “YES”, the processing in S2207 is performed. (A part enabling the processing of S2707 in FIG. 29 to be performed).
According to such a configuration, since it is not necessary for the player to perform an operation to display the code image, it is possible to eliminate the annoyance felt by the player when displaying the code image.
In the means 1, the gaming machine includes both a slot machine and a pachinko gaming machine.
Further, in the means 1, the predetermined information may be information that can identify the player, information such as a game history that is a result of the player playing the game in the past, and information given to the player. Information that can specify a value is included.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the information output means outputs the specific information to a predetermined area (for example, the display area of the liquid crystal display 51), and the specific information is output by the information output means in the specific area. A position close to the region (for example, a position in front of the liquid crystal display 51 and a position where the light receiving element 57b can receive the reflected light from the portable terminal 1100 and a position where the portable terminal 1100 can acquire a two-dimensional code). You may.
According to such a configuration, since the specific information is output only by performing the operation for obtaining the specific information at a position close to the predetermined area, the troublesomeness felt by the player when outputting the specific information is obtained. Can be eliminated.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the detecting means detects a player's action when the information output condition is not satisfied, and executes a special effect executing means (for example, a special effect according to the detection result) 31 when it is determined “NO” in the process of S4103 in FIG. 31).
According to such a configuration, the detection for executing the special effect and the detection for outputting the specific information can be combined, so that the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be reduced. In addition, it is possible to enhance the interest of the effect by executing the special effect. Further, the troublesomeness felt by the player when outputting the specific information can be eliminated.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, a notifying means (for example, a part for performing the process of S2206 in FIG. 24) for notifying that the detecting means has detected the target object may be provided. .
According to such a configuration, since the player can confirm that the specific information has been output, the specific information can be reliably acquired.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the detecting means specifies the type of the object (for example, a part performing the process of S2205 in FIG. 24), and the information output means determines If the type is a specific type, specific information is output (for example, if it is determined to be “YES” in the determination process of S2205 in FIG. 24, the process of S2207 is performed, and the process of S2707 in FIG. 29 can be performed. Part).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to reliably recognize whether or not to output the specific information.

  1 slot machine, 1a housing, 1b front door, 2 reel unit, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 see-through window, 4 medal slot, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 9 medal Payout port, 10 Settlement switch, 11 Credit display, 12 Game auxiliary display, 13 Game display, 14-16 1-3 BET LED, 17 Insertion request LED, 18 Start valid LED, 19 Waiting LED, 20 Replaying LED , 21 BET switch valid LED, 22L, 22C, 22R Stop valid LED, 23 reset switch, 24 set value display, 25 door open detection switch, 30 flow path switching solenoid, 31 insertion medal sensor, 32L, 32C, 32R reel motor , 33L, 33C 33R Reel sensor, 34 hopper unit, 34a hopper tank, 34b hopper motor, 34c dispensing sensor, 35 overflow tank, 35a full tank sensor, 36a hitting switch, 36b automatic payment switch, 37 setting key switch, 38 reset / setting switch, 39 Power switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b, 91b, 755 RAM, 41c, 91c, 754 ROM, 41d, 91d I / O, 42 random number generation circuit, 43 sampling circuit, 44, 96 Switch detection circuit, 45 motor drive circuit, 46 solenoid drive circuit, 47, 93 LED drive circuit, 48, 98 Power failure detection circuit, 49, 95 reset circuit, 51 liquid crystal display, 51a, 51b Specific effect area 52 production effect LED, 53, 54, 727R, 727L speaker, 55 reel LED, 56 production switch, 90, 780 production control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 92 display control circuit, 94 audio output circuit, 97 Clock device, 100 power supply box, 101 power supply board, 110, 210 control unit, 120, 220 storage unit, 130, 230 operation unit, 140, 240 display unit, 150 wireless communication unit, 151 antenna, 160 camera unit, 250 communication unit , 700 pachinko gaming machine, 702 glass door frame, 703 hit ball supply tray, 704 surplus ball tray, 705 hitting operation handle, 706 game board, 707 game area, 708a first special symbol display, 708b second special symbol display, 709 Direction display device, 710 Ordinary symbol display, 711 General winning opening switch, 712 collection passage sensor, 713 first starting winning opening, 713a first starting opening switch, 714 second starting winning opening, 714a second starting opening switch, 715 variable winning prize ball device, 716, 721 solenoid, 718a 1st special symbol hold memory display, 718b 2nd special symbol hold memory display, 718c 1st hold memory display, 718d 2nd hold memory display, 720 special variable winning ball device, 723 count switch, 725 decoration LED , 726 Out port, 728a Top frame LED, 728b Left frame LED, 728c Right frame LED, 731 Main board, 732 gate, 732a Gate switch, 735 Lamp driver board, 737 Payout control board, 741 Ordinary symbol hold storage display, 751 Award ball LED, 752 Ball out LE , 756 CPU, 757 I / O, 758 input driver circuit, 759 output circuit, 770 audio output board, 777 relay board, 797 ball payout device, 900 internet network, 1000 external output board, 1001 gaming system, 1100 mobile terminal, 1200 Management server, 7111 chance button, 7112A, 7112B selection button, 7503 random number circuit, 7560 game control microcomputer.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege when a privilege granting condition based on a game history is satisfied;
Setting means capable of setting which of a plurality of types of specific effects including at least the first specific effect and the second specific effect is to be executed;
When the privilege granting condition is satisfied, the privilege granted by the privilege granting unit is determined based on whether at least the execution of the first specific effect or the execution of the second specific effect is set. A privilege selection means for selecting,
The privilege selecting means,
When the effect to execute the first specific effect is set, compared to when the effect to execute a specific effect different from the first specific effect is set, the type of privilege related to the first specific effect Is easy to select at a high rate, and the type of privilege related to the first specific effect is selected at a higher rate after the player has performed one unit of the game a predetermined number of times than before the game has been performed a predetermined number of times. Easy,
When the effect to execute the second specific effect is set, compared to when the effect to execute a specific effect different from the second specific effect is set, the type of privilege related to the second specific effect the rather easy to select a high percentage, and select the type of benefits the player of one unit is associated with said second specific effect towards the after performing the predetermined number of times than before which is performed a predetermined number of times by the player at a high rate game machine, characterized in that the not easy to.

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