JP6715069B2 - Gaming system and gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game system and a game machine.

For example, in Patent Document 1, a gaming machine that plays a game (in Patent Document 1, a slot machine) and a providing device that provides a player with input information (password in Patent Document 1) input to the gaming machine ( Patent Document 1 discloses a game system including a management server).

JP, 2013-138711, A

However, it is desired to further enhance the interest of the game as compared with the game system described in Patent Document 1.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming system and a gaming machine that improve the interest of gaming.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming system according to the present invention,
A gaming machine for playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) and a providing means (for example, a management server 1000) for providing a player with input information (for example, information indicated by a password) for inputting into the gaming machine. Etc.) and a gaming system (for example, a gaming system 900, etc.),
The gaming machine is
Performance executing means for executing a performance according to the input information input to the gaming machine (for example, a performance control board 12 for performing a performance with the current My character or the like indicated by the password),
Specific information giving means for giving specific information (for example, a questionnaire answer ticket) to the player when the number of points given according to the progress of the game reaches a predetermined value (for example, a questionnaire answer ticket every time my character level up) And a production control board 12 for giving),
The providing means is
A totaling process (for example, totaling the answers of the questionnaire based on the questionnaire answer ticket) for performing a predetermined totalization (for example, totaling the answers of the questionnaire) based on the specific information added by the specific information adding unit,
Providing special information (for example, a pre-specified notice frequency specified value) that reflects the result of the predetermined totaling by the totaling processing within a specific period (for example, after the processing in step SB43 and after the questionnaire reception period ends) A provision process (for example, setting the frequency specification value of the prefetching notice to all issued passwords) that is provided by including it in all the input information to be executed,
The gaming machine, the changing means for changing the setting for the previous SL effect in accordance with the special information contained in the input information (e.g., by updating the frequency buffer value by prefetching notice frequency specified value, the execution of the prefetch notice for example further Bei an effect such as the control board 12) to update the frequency,
The specific information providing means, the special period is easier to give the specific information than the non-special period ,
It is characterized by
In the game system of (1) above,
The changing means can change the setting relating to the effect according to the operation of the operating means by the player,
Until the unchangeable period elapses after the setting related to the effect is changed according to the special information included in the input information, the change of the setting related to the effect according to the operation of the operation means by the player is limited. May be done.

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(2) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) to which input information (for example, information indicated by a password) provided from a providing unit (for example, a management server 1000) is input,
Production execution means for executing a production according to the input information (for example, a production control board 12 for producing a production with the current my character or the like indicated by the password),
When specific points (for example, a questionnaire response ticket) used for predetermined counting by the providing means (for example, counting the answers of a questionnaire) when the points given according to the progress of the game reach a predetermined value Specific information giving means (for example, a production control board 12 for giving a questionnaire answer ticket each time my character is upgraded),
Wherein the input information is special information reflecting the result of the predetermined aggregation (e.g., a look-ahead warning frequency specified value) may including,
The special information is included in all of the input information provided within a specific period (for example, after the processing of step SB43 and after the end of the questionnaire reception period) (for example, all the frequency specification values of the prefetching notice are specified). Set as password),
The changing means for changing the setting for the previous SL effect in accordance with the special information contained in the input information (e.g., by updating the frequency buffer value by prefetching notice frequency specified value, the effect of updating the execution frequency of the read-ahead warning further example Bei control such as the substrate 12),
The specific information providing means, the special period is easier to give the specific information than the non-special period ,
It is characterized by
In the gaming machine of (2) above,
The changing means can change the setting relating to the effect according to the operation of the operating means by the player,
Until the unchangeable period elapses after the setting related to the effect is changed according to the special information included in the input information, the change of the setting related to the effect according to the operation of the operation means by the player is limited. May be done.

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(3) In the gaming system or gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The gaming machine includes a predetermined information output unit (for example, a production control board 12 that outputs a two-dimensional code) that outputs predetermined information (for example, information indicated by a two-dimensional code),
The predetermined information output means outputs the specific information given to the player by including it in the predetermined information (for example, including the number of questionnaire response tickets in the information indicated by the two-dimensional code).
You may do it.

With such a configuration, the specific information can be easily output.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The specific information giving means gives points according to the progress of the game, and gives the specific information when the points reach a predetermined value (for example, when points for increasing the level of my character are given. Give a questionnaire answer ticket, etc.),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The providing unit further includes a progress notification unit (see, for example, FIG. 40(E)) that notifies the progress of the predetermined aggregation.
You may do it.

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The specific information giving means is more likely to give the specific information to the player in a special period (for example, a high point giving period) than in a non-special period (for example, double points are given in the high point giving period) ),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, the operation of the gaming machine can be promoted.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
In the aggregation process, the predetermined aggregation is performed for a predetermined period (for example, a questionnaire reception period), and in the predetermined aggregation, only the specific information given in the period before the end of the predetermined period is used. Perform the prescribed aggregation (for example, the questionnaire response ticket becomes invalid after the questionnaire reception period has elapsed),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, the operation of the gaming machine can be promoted.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
The setting related to the effect is a setting related to the execution frequency of a predetermined effect (for example, the execution frequency of prefetching notice).
You may do it.

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
The setting related to the effect is a setting related to an effect mode of a predetermined effect (for example, a character appearing in the effect, a decorative pattern, etc.).
You may do it.

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9) above,
The gaming machine includes an effect setting notification unit (for example, FIG. 43) that notifies the current setting related to the effect.
You may do it.

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (10) above,
The gaming machine is
Variable display means for executing variable display (for example, the image display device 5 or the like),
At least during execution of variable display, adjusting means (for example, effect control board 12 or the like) capable of adjusting a predetermined effect setting according to an adjusting operation (for example, volume adjustment) by the player,
Adjustment image display means (for example, the first effect control board 12) for displaying an adjustment image (for example, volume image VL) corresponding to the adjustment by the adjustment means for a predetermined period,
The adjusted image display means renders the adjusted image invisible or difficult to visually recognize during a period in which the variable display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the predetermined period (for example, FIG. 44).
You may do it.

With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce deterioration in recognizability of the variable display result.

It is a figure showing the whole game system composition concerning one embodiment of the invention in this application. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the portable terminal of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the management server of FIG. It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is the figure which shows one example of the production control command. It is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a starting winning determination processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the random number value memorize|stored in the 1st special figure reservation storage part and the 2nd special figure reservation storage part. It is a flowchart showing an example of a random number determination process at the time of winning. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design normal processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a jackpot type determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern determination table for big hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the variation pattern determination table for losses. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is a figure which shows the process content example of a command analysis process. It is a figure showing the example of composition of the command buffer at the time of starting winning. It is a flow chart which shows an example of demonstration display processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of menu operation processing. It is an example of a menu screen and the like. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the information which a password shows. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the information which a two-dimensional code shows. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is a flow chart which shows an example of pre-reading notice setting processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a prefetch advance notice determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a prefetch advance notice determination table. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production processing during variable indication. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing performed at the end of ending production processing. It is a relationship diagram of the value of the point given condition and the point given. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the processing which the game system executes. It is a figure of an example of composition of a player database which a management server manages. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the processing which the game system executes. It is an example figure which shows the total content of total by a management server. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing which a management server performs. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the processing which the game system executes. It is an example of a display screen of a member site displayed on a mobile terminal. It is an example of a display screen of a member site displayed on a mobile terminal. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the processing which the game system executes. It is a figure showing an example of an effect screen in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure showing an example of an effect screen in a pachinko gaming machine.

(Overall structure of gaming system 900)
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a game system 900 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming system 900 includes a pachinko gaming machine 1 and a management server 1000.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in a gaming hall (hall), and the management server 1000 is a server that manages a history of games played on the pachinko gaming machine 1 and is connected to the Internet network 1002. Data is exchanged between the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management server 1000 via the mobile terminal 1001. The mobile terminal 1001 has a two-dimensional code reading function and a connection function to the Internet 1002.

(Game using the game system 900)
The player accesses (views) the member registration site managed by the management server 1000 via the mobile terminal 1001 owned by the player, and inputs the member information to register the member. The member information includes information necessary for logging in to the member site (managed by the management server 1000). The information includes a player ID (hereinafter referred to as a user ID) and the like (may include a login password and the like). Membership registration may be performed by the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 1 outputs a two-dimensional code indicating (designating) the member information, and the player photographs the two-dimensional code with the mobile terminal 1001. The mobile phone 1001 accesses a site (the member site) of an address (specifically, a URL address, an IP address, etc.; the same applies to the following addresses) indicated by the two-dimensional code obtained by photographing, and the two-dimensional code The indicated member information is registered in the management server 1000. The user ID and the login password may be set by the player, or may be automatically given by the management server 1000 or the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition, here, it is assumed that the mobile terminal 1001 holds the user ID (including a login password as necessary), and the mobile terminal 1001 automatically logs in to the member site.

After membership registration, the player uses the mobile terminal 1001 to access (log in) the member site at an arbitrary timing, and the character used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (the effect executed on the pachinko gaming machine 1 Characters to appear can be set (selected) as my characters. Characters that can be set as my characters are prepared in advance. By using the character as my character, the level of the character increases during the game on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The management server 1000 that manages the member site associates and stores, for each user ID, the level of each character, the current my character, the game history, the number of questionnaire answer tickets described below, etc. for the player having that user ID. And manage.

Before playing a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player operates his/her mobile terminal 1001 to access the member site and receive a password. The player inputs the password into the pachinko gaming machine 1. An expiration date is set for the pachinko gaming machine, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 accepts only within the expiration date. The player is issued a password every time he or she plays the game. The password indicates (specifies) my character, level, etc. set by the player. The pachinko gaming machine 1 executes an effect in which my character (the level is also indicated by the password) indicated by the input password appears. For example, characters A to C are prepared as my characters, and when any one of them is set, a reach effect in which the set character appears is executed.

When a game is played on the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the password is entered, points are awarded as the game progresses. The level of my character increases according to the number of points given. My character's clothes and equipment will be upgraded as the level increases. Also, as the level increases, the movement of my character, the opponent to fight in the battle production, and the like may change. In addition, a questionnaire answer ticket is given to the player as the level increases. The questionnaire answer voucher is used when answering a questionnaire regarding the execution frequency of the prefetching notice described later. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 records the result regarding the game performed after the password is input (the number of executed variable displays, the number of big hits, etc.; also referred to as the result of the game). After the game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 is completed, the player causes the pachinko gaming machine 1 to output a two-dimensional code. The two-dimensional code indicates (designates) the current character, its level, the number of assigned questionnaire answer tickets, the address of the member site, etc. as a result of the game. The player photographs the two-dimensional code displayed on the pachinko gaming machine 1 with the mobile terminal 1001. The mobile phone 1001 accesses and logs in to the site (the member site) indicated by the two-dimensional code obtained by shooting, and transmits information such as the result of the game indicated by the two-dimensional code to the management server 1000. The management server 1000, based on the transmitted information, corresponds to the user ID of the player, the game history (accumulation of game results), the current my character and its level, the number of assigned questionnaire answer tickets. And so on.

In addition, the player accesses (logs in) the member site using the mobile terminal 1001 at an arbitrary timing, and sends a questionnaire regarding the execution frequency of the prefetching notice (answers which of the prepared execution frequencies is better). Can answer (selection questionnaire). The above-mentioned questionnaire answer voucher is used for answering the questionnaire (one answer ticket is consumed by one questionnaire reply). The management server 1000 totals the answers of the questionnaire. Then, the management server 1000 sets, as a result of the aggregation, the execution frequency with the highest number of answers (the execution frequency with the highest selected execution frequency) for all passwords issued after the aggregation (for example, The information indicated by the password includes the execution frequency information that has been ranked first.) When such a setting is performed, the execution frequency set in the password is set in all the pachinko gaming machines 1 to which the password issued thereafter is input, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes the execution in question. Execute prefetch notice with frequency. Therefore, in the game played by all the players using the game system 900, the pre-reading notice is executed at the execution frequency that ranked first in the questionnaire. It should be noted that the questionnaire is carried out a plurality of times on a regular basis, and the execution frequency of the prefetching notice is also updated regularly.

The prefetching notice execution frequency can be set (changeable) also by the player operating the pachinko gaming machine 1 (this allows the player to search for a desired execution frequency). However, after the deadline for answering the questionnaire, the execution frequency cannot be changed for a predetermined period after the execution frequency with which the number of answers is first is set in the password. Therefore, in the predetermined period, the prefetching notice is forcibly executed at the execution frequency that reflects the questionnaire result. The predetermined period is also referred to as an unchangeable period.

(Mobile terminal 1001)
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of the mobile terminal 1001 of the present embodiment. The mobile terminal 1001 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 mobile terminal 1001 is a smartphone or the like.

The storage unit 120 is composed of a ROM (Read Only Memory), a nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory, and a semiconductor memory such as a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory). The storage unit 120 stores programs and data executed or used by the control unit 110.

The operation unit 130 receives an operation input from the user and sends a signal related to the received operation to the control unit 110. The display unit 140 displays various screens under the control of the control unit 110. The operation unit 130 and the display unit 140 are configured with a touch panel using a liquid crystal display (hereinafter, referred to as “LCD”), an EL (Electro Luminescence) display, or the like. The operation unit 130 may include a predetermined input button (home button, etc.).

The wireless communication unit 150 is composed of a predetermined communication module, sends out a signal (data) received from another mobile terminal or server via the antenna 151 to the control unit 110, and the control unit 110 sends the signal to another mobile terminal or server. The signal (data) to be transmitted is output from the antenna 151.

The camera unit 160 includes a camera, an image processing circuit, and the like, captures an image of an object to be captured according to the 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 images the two-dimensional code.

The control unit 110 is composed of 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 wireless communication unit 150, and the camera unit 160 according to the program stored in the storage unit 120, and stores the processed data in the storage unit 120. , The display unit 140 and the wireless communication unit 150.

Note that the mobile terminal 1001 may have a voice input/output function and an infrared communication function that a general mobile phone has, in addition to the above configuration.

(Management server 1000)
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the management server 1000. The management server 1000 is composed of a computer and has a function as a general Web server. As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 210, the storage unit 220, the operation unit 230, the display unit 240, and the communication unit. 250 is included.

The storage unit 220 is composed of an external storage device such as a ROM, a RAM, a flash memory, a hard disk drive, or the like. The storage unit 220 stores programs and data executed or used by the control unit 210.

The operation unit 230 is composed of an input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, a keypad, a touch pad, a touch panel, or the like. The operation unit 230 receives an operation input from a user such as an administrator of the management server 1000, and sends a signal (data) related to the received operation to the control unit 210.

The display unit 240 is composed of, for example, an LCD or the like. The display unit 240 may be configured with another display device such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display or an EL display. The display unit 240 displays an image under the control of the control unit 210.

The communication unit 250 includes a predetermined communication module, supplies data received from the mobile terminal 1100 or another server via the Internet network 1002 to the control unit 210, and supplies the data supplied from the control unit 210 to the Internet. It is transmitted to the mobile terminal 1001 or another server via the network 1002.

The control unit 210 is composed of, for example, an MPU. The control unit 210 performs processing on 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 operation unit 230, the display unit 240, and the communication unit 250.

(Pachinko machine 1)
(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 4 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball serving as a game medium is shot into the game area by a predetermined hitting ball launching device.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), variable display of special symbols (also called special drawing) as special identification information of a plurality of types (also called special drawing game). The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are provided. These are composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and the special symbol may be a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, changing (displaying in a variably manner) a plurality of types of special symbols by update display and the like (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a derived display) as a display result (variable display result) (the same applies to other variable displays described later). Note that scrolling, deformation, enlargement/reduction, or the like may be performed as the variation of the design (particularly, a decorative design described later).

In the following, the special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are "second special symbols". Also called. In addition, the special figure game using the first special figure is called a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also called a "second special figure game".

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images.

On the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special drawing game and the second special drawing game, it is possible to change a decorative pattern (a pattern showing numbers, etc.) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern. The display is done. As an example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special drawing game or the second special drawing game, each of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" In, variable display of decorative design (for example, vertical scroll display or update display) is performed.

A display area 5H is also arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. In these display areas, a first hold display image (here, a circle image) and a second hold display image (here, a circle image) corresponding to a special figure game (variable display of decorative designs) whose execution is suspended Image) is displayed. The first hold display image shows the first special figure game (variable display of decorative symbols) whose execution is held, and is displayed right-justified in the area on the left side of the display area 5H. The second hold display image shows the second special figure game (variable display of decorative symbols) whose execution is held, and is displayed left-justified in the area on the right side of the display area 5H.

In addition, the number of reserved special game is also referred to as the number of reserved special memory. Particularly, the number reserved for the first special figure game is referred to as the first special figure reserved storage number. The number reserved for the second special figure game is referred to as the second special figure reserved storage number. The number of the first reserved display images indicates the first special figure reserved storage number, and the number of the second reserved display images indicates the second special figure reserved storage number. The first hold display image and the second hold display image may be collectively referred to as a hold display image.

When the held 1st special drawing game is executed (digested), each 1st held display image already displayed is shifted to the right, and the rightmost 1st held display image The image corresponding to the illustrated game) is deleted. When the held second special figure game is executed (digested), each of the second held display images already displayed is shifted to the left, and the leftmost second held display image (digested second special image is displayed). The image corresponding to the illustrated game) is deleted.

Moreover, the 1st reservation display device 25A and the 2nd reservation display device 25B for displaying the number of special figure reservation memory so that specification is possible are provided. Each of the first pending display device 25A and the second pending display device 25B is configured to include a plurality of LEDs, and displays the first special figure pending storage number and the second special figure pending storage number according to the number of lit LEDs. To do.

Below the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The normal winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first start winning hole which is always kept in a fixed open state by which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member. When the game ball enters the first start winning port, the first start port switch 22A (see FIG. 5) is turned on, whereby the entry of the game ball is detected (at this time, a predetermined number (for example, three) ), and the first special figure game can be started.

The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric tulip-type hand having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 5) for an ordinary electric accessory into a closed state that is a vertical position and an open state that is a tilt position. An object (normal electric accessory) is provided to form a second starting winning opening. In the normal variable winning ball device 6B, for example, when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the tip of the movable wing piece comes close to the normal winning ball device 6A, and the second start winning prize. It becomes a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the mouth (also referred to as the second start winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning port by the movable wing piece being in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state (second). It is also said that the starting winning opening is open.) When the game ball enters the second start winning port, the second start port switch 22B (see FIG. 5) is turned on, whereby the entry of the game ball is detected (at this time, a predetermined number (for example, three) ), and the second special figure game can be started at the same time.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the ordinary winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 5) for the special winning opening door, and the special winning opening door changes between an open state and a closed state. Form a special winning opening as an area.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball enters the special winning opening (for example, You cannot pass. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening. Become.

When the game ball enters the special winning opening, the count switch 23 (see FIG. 5) is turned on, whereby the entrance of the game ball is detected. At this time, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game balls enter the big winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls enter the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, for example.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a normal symbol display device 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and is a variable display of ordinary symbols (also referred to as "general symbols" or "ordinary symbols") as plural kinds of normal identification information different from the special symbols. To do. Such variable display of ordinary symbols is also referred to as ordinary figure game (also referred to as "ordinary figure game").

The ordinary figure game is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 5 is turned on, whereby the passage of the game ball is detected.

Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of saved universal figure reserves, which is the number of universal figure games pending for execution, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game balls and a large number of obstacle nails. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting a sound effect and the like are provided at upper and left positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for a game effect is provided in a peripheral portion of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball as a game medium toward a game area by a hit ball launching device. There is.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine can be supplied (stored) to the ball striking device. An upper plate (ball hitting plate) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so that they can be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

A stick controller 31A that can be held by a player and can be tilted is attached to a member forming the lower plate. The stick controller 31A includes an operating stick held by the player. A control sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 5) including a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation (an operation action of the player) on the operating rod as an instruction input is provided inside the lower plate main body in the lower portion of the stick controller 31A. It is provided. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes a transmissive photo sensor. The control sensor unit 35A detects an operation action of the player on the stick controller 31A and outputs an operation detection signal corresponding to the operation action.

The member forming the upper plate is provided with a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. If the push button 31B is configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting a predetermined instruction operation (operation action of the player) such as a pressing operation by the player as an instruction input. Good. Further, a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 5) that detects an operation act of the player performed on the push button 31B as an instruction input may be provided. The push sensor 35B detects an operation action of the player on the push button 31B, and outputs an operation detection signal corresponding to the operation action.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the game board or the like of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and sends a production control command to the production control board 12 for controlling the progress of a game (execution of a special figure game, a general figure game, etc.) in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Including the function to do). The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105.

As an example, the CPU 103 executes the program stored in the ROM 101 to realize the function of the main board 11 (control of the progress of the game). At this time, various data (variation pattern, effect control command, various table data, etc.) stored in the ROM 101 is used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory.

The random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical value data indicating various random number values (gaming random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 105 includes, for example, an input port for inputting various signals and an output port for transmitting various signals.

CPU103, through I/O105, 1st special design indicator 4A, 2nd special design indicator 4B, normal design indicator 20, 1st reservation indicator 25A, 2nd reservation indicator 25B, general figure reservation indication A signal for controlling (driving) the device 25C or the like is output to control them.

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (game medium passes or a game medium passes or from various switches for detecting game balls (gate switch 21, starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 22A and second starting opening switch 22B), count switch 23)). A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on after entering is transmitted) and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100.

The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door. To transmit.

The effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 11, receives the effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and performs various kinds of control based on the received effect control commands. Has a function of performing the effect (including variable display of the decorative pattern) and a function of performing effect control based on an operation detection signal from the control sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B.

On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I/O 125 are mounted.

As an example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the program stored in the ROM 121 to realize the function of the effect control board 12 (execution of effect). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 121 (data used for the effect control pattern and data such as various tables) is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

The display control unit 123 outputs a video signal of the effect image to be displayed on the image display device 5, based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120, and displays the effect image on the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like.

The random number circuit 124 updatable counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used when controlling the effect operation. The effect random number may be updated by the effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is configured to include an input port for receiving an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals, for example.

The sound control board 13 has a function of outputting sound (sound specified by the sound effect signal) from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound effect signal from the effect control board 12.

The lamp control board 14 has a function of turning on/off the game effect lamp 9 (turning on/off according to the drive content indicated by the lighting signal) based on the lighting signal from the effect control board 12.

As described above, the control sensor unit 35A detects an operation action of the player on the stick controller 31A, and supplies an operation detection signal indicating the operation action of the player to the effect control board 12. As described above, the push sensor 35B detects an operation action of the player on the push button 31B, and supplies an operation detection signal indicating the operation action of the player to the effect control board 12.

The image display device 5 includes a display panel such as a liquid crystal panel and an EL panel, and a driver circuit that drives the display panel. The video signal supplied from the display control unit 123 to the image display device 5 via the I/O 125 is input to the driver circuit. The driver circuit displays the image represented by the video signal on the display panel. As a result, various effect images and the like are displayed on the image display device 5.

(Progress of games and production)
A game medium (game ball) is launched toward the game area by the player's rotating operation of the hitting ball operation handle of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

When the game ball flowing down the game area passes through the passage gate 41, a general-purpose game (variable display of normal symbols) is started. In addition, when the general-purpose game cannot be started (when the start condition is not satisfied), such as when another general-purpose game is already running or during the opening control described below, the general-purpose game is limited to four, etc. Execution is suspended. The suspended general-purpose game is executed when the start condition for starting the general-purpose game is satisfied (other general-purpose game is not executed, open control is not performed, etc.). When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 when the number of reserved universal figures stored reaches the upper limit value, the number of reserved universal memories is not increased, and the passage is invalidated.

The variable display results that are stopped and displayed in the universal figure game include a universal figure per symbol (for example, a regular figure such as "7") and a universal figure lost pattern (for example, a regular figure such as "-"). .. When the per-universal figure design is stopped and displayed (derived), the variable display result is "per-universal figure". When the universal figure lost design is stopped and displayed (derived), it is when the variable display result is "universal figure lost".

In the case of "universal hit", the opening control (the second starting winning port is opened) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the normally variable winning ball device 6B is tilted for a predetermined period. In the case of "universal figure loss", the opening control is not performed.

When the game ball flowing down the game area enters the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the first special figure game is started. Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning hole formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the second special figure game is started. In addition, when the special figure game cannot be started (when the start condition is not satisfied), such as when another special figure game is already being executed or is controlled to the jackpot gaming state described later, four pieces each Execution of the special figure game is suspended with the upper limit of the above. The suspended special figure game is executed when a start condition for starting the special figure game is satisfied (other special figure games are not being executed, the jackpot is not in the gaming state, etc.).

When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening when the first special figure reserved memory number reaches the upper limit value, the first special figure reserved memory number does not increase and the entry is invalidated ( There may be prize balls). When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening when the number of the second special figure reserved storage reaches the upper limit value, the entry is invalidated without increasing the number of the second special figure reserved storage. There may be prize balls).

The entry (winning) of the game ball, which increases the number of the first special figure reserved memories, into the first starting winning opening is also called the first starting winning. The entry (winning) of the game ball, which increases the number of the second special figure reserved memories, into the second starting winning opening is also called the second starting winning. These prizes are collectively referred to simply as the starting prize.

The variable display results stopped and displayed in the special drawing game include a big hit symbol (for example, a special symbol such as “3” and “7”) and a lost symbol (for example, a special symbol such as “−”). .. When the big hit symbol is stopped (derived), the variable display result is "big hit". When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived), the variable display result is "missed".

When the variable display result of the first special figure game or the second special figure game is "big hit" (specific display result), the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. When the variable display result is "miss", the big hit game state is not controlled.

In the big hit game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened. The open state is until the earlier timing of the elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). Will continue. Such an open state is called a round game (also simply called "round"). In the big hit game state, the round game is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, "15 times") is reached (the special winning opening is closed during the period other than the round game).

In “big hit”, big hit types such as “non-probability change” and “probability change” are set. When the jackpot type is "non-probable change", the jackpot symbol "3" is stopped and displayed. When the jackpot type is "probability change", the jackpot pattern "7" is stopped and displayed.

The "big hit" when the big hit type is "probable change" may be called "probable change big hit", and the "big hit" when the big hit type is "non-probable change" may be called "non-probable change big hit". In addition, the jackpot game state based on the "probably strange jackpot" may be referred to as the "probably variation jackpot game state". Moreover, the big hit game state based on the "non-probable variation big hit" may be called "non-probability variation big hit game state".

After the probability variation big hit game state is finished, the probability that the variable display result is "big hit" (big hit probability) is controlled to be the probability variation state higher than the normal state. The probability variation state continues until the next big hit game state is started.

After the probability variation big hit game state or the non-probability variation big hit game state is finished, the average variable display time (variable display period) is controlled to a time saving state which is shorter than the normal state. As for the time saving state, one of the ending conditions is first established among the fact that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) and the next big hit game state has started. Continue until you do.

In the time saving state, the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state and the closed state in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting winning opening than in the non-time saving state which is not in the time saving state such as the normal state. You may change to and. For example, control to make the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbols in the general-purpose game (which is the variable display period of the general-purpose figure, also called general-purpose figure fluctuation time) shorter than in the normal state, or variable display in each general-purpose game The ordinary variable winning a prize ball device 6B may be changed between the open state and the closed state in an advantageous change mode by control such that the probability that the result is "universal figure hit" is improved as compared with the case of the normal state. Such control is called high opening control (also referred to as "time saving control" or "high base control"). By controlling to such a time saving state, the time required until the variable display result becomes "big hit" next is shortened, and the game state becomes more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

The normal state is a gaming state other than the advantageous state such as a big hit game state, a time saving state, a probability variation state, or the like which is advantageous to the player, and the variable display result in the universal figure game is "common figure". The probability of being a "hit" and the probability that the variable display result in the special figure game is a "big hit" will cause the pachinko gaming machine 1 to be in the initial setting state (for example, when the system is reset, the power is supplied. The state is controlled in the same manner as when a predetermined restoration process is not executed after the input.

The time saving state is also referred to as "high base", and the gaming state that is not the time saving state is also referred to as "low base" "non-time saving state". The probability variation state is also referred to as “high probability”, and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is also referred to as “low probability” or “non-probability change”.

In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the second special figure game is started. Then, the variable display of the decorative pattern (this is also one of the effects) is started. At the timing at which the variable display result (also referred to as the fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game and the second special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes the display result (variable display result) of the variable display of the decorative symbol ( A combination of three decorative patterns) is also stopped (displayed).

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a decorative pattern that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of a jackpot combination described later (“reach variation”). (Also referred to as “pattern”) is a display mode in which the fluctuation continues.

Further, in this embodiment, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during variable display. As the reach effect, normal reach, super reach A, and super reach B having different effect modes are prepared. In this embodiment, the jackpot expectation is higher in the order of super reach B>super reach A>normal reach.

The jackpot expectation degree is, for example, a rate at which the variable display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, and here is also the rate at which the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “big hit”.

Further, in this embodiment, the so-called pre-reading notice is executed based on the determination at the time of winning the start prize (which is the determination regarding the suspended special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern, and is also referred to as the pre-reading determination). The pre-reading determination is performed based on information (such as a random number value MR1 described later) related to the variable display that is extracted at the time of winning a start or the like. The pre-reading notice here indicates the expectation of the big hit of the special drawing game (also a variable display of the decorative pattern) (hereinafter, also referred to as a target) which is the target of the pre-reading determination, indicating the special drawing game of the target. A notice is given by changing the color of the displayed image.

When the variable display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative design which is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as a display result of the variable display of the decorative design. (The display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative pattern (for example, "7" at the time of probability variation big hit, non-probability variation big hit) on the predetermined effective line in the decoration pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right" At the time of, "6" and the like) are all displayed together and stopped.

If the variable display result is "miss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the reach mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern. There is. Further, when the variable display result is “miss”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, and then the predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination (“reach miss combination combination” is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern. (Also referred to as “”), the fixed decorative pattern may be stopped and displayed.

(Main operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1)
Hereinafter, the main operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to a flowchart and the like, but in each operation (each process), a process not described below may be performed.

(Main operation of main board 11)
In the main board 11, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing is performed every time a timer interrupt is generated by an interrupt request signal from a CTC (counter/timer circuit) (not shown) that is supplied every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) (at the interval of the interrupt request signal supply). It is executed at every predetermined time (2 ms). In the game control timer interrupt process, the CPU 103 executes switch process, game random number update process, special symbol process, normal symbol process process, command control process, etc., and the game control timer interrupt process repeatedly executes for each timer interrupt. As a result, game control and the like are realized.

In the switch processing, each switch is determined by determining whether or not a detection signal is input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. It is determined for each switch whether or not it is turned on (that is, whether or not a game ball has entered or passed). The result of this determination is temporarily stored in the RAM 102 or the like, and is used in the special symbol process process or the normal symbol process process.

The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

Special symbol process process, based on the determination result in the switch process, etc., to hold or execute the special symbol game, a big jackpot gaming state (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, The control includes the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, and the special winning opening door solenoid 82). In the special symbol process processing, transmission setting of the effect control command is performed according to the progress of the game.

Ordinary symbol process process, based on the determination result in the switch process, hold or run the universal game, the normal variable winning ball device 6B (second start winning hole) open state, etc. It is a process to be performed (including the control of the ordinary symbol display device 20, the universal symbol holding display device 25C, and the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory).

The command control process is a process of actually transmitting the effect control command set to be transmitted in the special symbol process process or the like from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

(Production control command set for transmission in special symbol process processing)
Next, the production control command which is set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing and is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 in the command control processing will be described. FIG. 6 shows an example of main effect control commands. In addition, the following "(H)" shows that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command is composed of MODE data and EXT data.

The command 8000 (H) is a first fluctuation start designation command for designating (notifying) the start of the first special figure game, that is, the start of variable display (variation) of the first special figure. The command 8001 (H) is a second variation start designation command for designating (notifying) the start of the second special figure game, that is, the start of variable display (variation) of the second special figure. The first variation start designation command and the second variation start designation command may be collectively referred to as a variation start designation command.

The command 81XX(H) specifies a variation pattern of variable display of a special figure game or a decorative pattern (execution time of variable display of a special figure or a decorative pattern (special figure variation time), or a variable display pattern of a decorative pattern). ) Is a variation pattern designation command that designates (notifies). Numerical values corresponding to each variation pattern (see FIG. 15; details will be described later) are set in “XX” (same for EXT data and “XX”) of the command (for example, in the case of variation pattern PA1-1). For example, "00". The command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game.

The command 8CXX(H) is a display result designation command for designating (notifying) whether or not to make a big hit and a big hit type (that is, a variable display result). A numerical value corresponding to the display result is set in “XX” of the command (for example, “00” for “miss”, “01” for “probable variation big hit”, etc.). The command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game.

The command 8F00 (H) is a symbol fixing designation command for designating (notifying) the end of the special figure game (that is, deriving and displaying the variable display result). The symbol fixing designation command is to designate that the variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol is ended and the display result is derived and displayed. The command is transmitted at the end of the special figure game.

The command A000(H) is a hit start designation command for designating (notifying) the start of the big hit game state (also the start of fanfare). The fanfare is an effect executed at the start of the big hit game state, such as an effect of notifying that the big hit game state has been reached. This command is sent at the start of the jackpot gaming state.

The command A300(H) is a hit end designation command for designating (notifying) the end of the big hit game state (also the start of ending). The ending is an effect executed at the end of the big hit game state, such as an effect of notifying the end of the big hit game state. This command is sent at the end of the last round game.

The command B100(H) is a first start prize designating command for specifying (notifying) that the first start prize has been generated due to the game medium entering the first start prize hole. The command B200 (H) is a second start winning award designating command for designating (notifying) that the second starting award has been generated due to the game medium having entered the second award winning opening. The first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start prize designation command. The start winning award designation command is transmitted when a start winning is generated (at the time of starting winning).

The command C000 (H) is a first special figure reserved storage number addition specification command for designating (notifying) that the first start winning occurs and the first special figure reserved storage number is increased by one. The command C100 (H) is a second special figure reserved storage number addition specification command for designating (notifying) that the second start winning is generated and the second special figure reserved storage number is increased by one. These commands may be collectively referred to as a special figure reserved storage number addition designation command. The special figure reserved memory number addition designation command is transmitted when a start winning occurs (at the time of starting winning).

Command C200 (H) is a first special figure reserved storage number subtraction designation command that specifies (notifies) that the first special figure reserved storage number will decrease by one when the first special figure game is executed. .. The command C300(H) is a second special figure pending storage number subtraction designating command for designating (notifying) that the second special figure pending storage number is decreased by one when the second special figure game is executed. These commands may be collectively referred to as a special figure reserved storage number subtraction designation command. The special figure reservation storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game.

The command C4XX(H) is a first winning determination result specification command that specifies (notifies) the determination result of the pre-reading determination (details will be described later) when there is a first start winning or no pre-reading determination (no determination). is there. The command C5XX (H) is a second winning determination result specification command that specifies (notifies) the determination result of the pre-reading determination (details will be described later) or the absence of pre-reading determination (no determination) when the second start winning occurs. is there. These commands may be collectively referred to as winning determination result designation commands. The pre-reading determination is a determination performed in a winning random number determination process in step S211 described later. The determination result of the pre-reading determination (also referred to as a winning determination result) is set to “XX” in the winning determination result specification command (details will be described later). The command is transmitted when the start winning occurs (when the starting winning occurs). Whether or not to execute the pre-reading announcement is determined on the side of the second effect control board 30 according to the content of the winning determination result specification command (details will be described later).

The command C600 (H) is a customer waiting demo designation command that designates to display a demo screen (demonstration screen) on the image display device 5. When the demo screen is displayed, a predetermined menu screen (see FIG. 23A) may be called (details will be described later). This command is transmitted when the special figure game is not executed.

(Special symbol process processing)
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process (step S101).

When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first start opening switch 22A is on (refer to the determination result of the switch process described above. Hereinafter, on determination of various switches) The same applies to the above) (step S201). If the first starting opening switch 22A is turned on (step S201; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4") (step S202). .. For example, the CPU 103 uses the first reserved storage number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter (counter for counting the first special figure reserved storage number) provided in the RAM 102, to determine the first special figure reserved storage number. Is specified (hereinafter, the same applies to the first special figure reserved storage number). When the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start mouth buffer value that is the stored value of the start mouth buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set as the occurrence of the first start prize. , "1" (step S203).

When the first starting opening switch 22A is off in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), 2 It is determined whether or not the starting port switch 22B is on (step S204). At this time, if the second starting opening switch 22B is turned on (step S204; Yes), it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation storage number has reached a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4") ( Step S205). The CPU 103 uses the second reserved storage number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter (counter for counting the second special figure reserved storage number) provided in the RAM 102, for example, to determine the second special figure reserved storage number. Is specified (hereinafter, the same applies to the number of second special figure pending storage). When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start mouth buffer value is set to "2" as the occurrence of the second start winning (step S206).

After performing either of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the pending storage number count value corresponding to the starting port buffer value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting mouth buffer value is "1", the first reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition corresponding to the first special drawing game is satisfied (when the first starting winning prize occurs), the first special drawing is suspended. When the number of memories is updated to increase by 1, the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition corresponding to the second special figure game is satisfied (the second starting winning occurs. At the time), the number of the second special figure reservation storage is updated so as to increase by one. At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the RAM 102, is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208).

After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the special figure display result (from the numeric value data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter (the value is updated in the game random number update process) provided in the RAM 102) ( Variable display result of special figure game) Random value MR1 for determining (any value of "1" to "65535") and random number value MR2 for determining jackpot type (any value of "1" to "100") Numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 (any value of "1" to "100") for determining the fluctuation pattern is extracted. Numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the beginning of an empty entry in the special figure pending storage unit (provided in the RAM 102) corresponding to the starting opening buffer value ( Step S210).

In the process of step S210, for example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the pending data is set in the first special figure pending storage unit, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the pending data is pending. The data is set in the second special figure reservation storage unit. In this way, the pending data representing the pending special figure game is stored in the special figure pending storage unit.

As shown in FIG. 9(A), the first special figure reservation storage unit associates, for example, with the reservation numbers “1” to “4” in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning port. The numerical data of the random number values MR1 to MR3 is stored as pending data until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The pending data stored in the first special figure pending storage unit in this manner indicates the first special figure game whose execution is pending.

As shown in FIG. 9(B), the second special figure suspension storage unit associates the suspension numbers “1” to “4” with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning port, for example. The numerical data of the random number values MR1 to MR3 is stored as pending data until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The pending data stored in the second special figure pending storage unit in this manner indicates the second special figure game whose execution is pending.

In this embodiment, in this way, the special figure game that has not been started yet (execution is suspended) (in particular, information regarding the special figure game) is stored as the pending storage.

Returning to FIG. 8, following the process of step S210, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S211). FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a random number determination process at the time of winning.

In the winning random number determination process, the CPU 103 first performs transmission setting of the first start winning designation command and the first special figure reserved storage number addition designation command when the starting mouth buffer value is "1", and the starting mouth is set. If the buffer value is "2", the transmission setting of the second start winning award designation command and the second special figure reservation storage number addition designation command is performed (step S401).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is currently in the big hit gaming state (step S402). Whether or not the present is a big hit game state can be specified by the value of the special figure process flag, for example. Here, if it is "4"-"7", it is a big hit game state. If the value of the special figure process flag is other than "4" to "7" and is not in the big hit game state (step S402; No), it is determined whether or not the present is a time saving state (step S403). Whether or not the present time is in the time saving state is specified by, for example, the state of a time saving flag (a flag provided in the RAM 102 and turned on during the time saving state) (hereinafter the same).

When the time saving flag is on and the current time saving state is in progress (step S403; Yes), the value of the special figure process flag is "4" to "7" and the current jackpot gaming state (step S402; Yes), It is determined whether the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S404).

When the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S404; Yes), and when the time saving state is not in progress (step S403; No), the CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 extracted in step S209 (special figure reservation at this step S210). Based on the random number value MR1 newly stored in the storage unit, the display result of the special figure game suspended this time (variable display result of special symbols, hereinafter also referred to as special figure display result) is “big hit”. Is determined (step S405). In the determination, the first special figure display result determination table or the second special figure display result determination that is referred to when determining the special figure display result at the start of the special figure game (when the start condition of the special figure game is satisfied) The table (see FIG. 12) is referenced.

In each of the first special figure display result decision table and the second special figure display result decision table, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value MR1 is the “big hit”. "Or "miss". When the gaming state is a non-probable variation state that is not the probable variation state, the first special figure display result determination table is referenced, and when the gaming state is the probable variation state, the second special figure display result determination table is referenced. Whether or not the gaming state is the probability changing state is specified, for example, based on the probability changing flag which is provided in the RAM 102 and is turned on when the probability changing state is set (the same applies hereinafter).

In step S405, the CPU 103 sets the range of the determination value assigned to “big hit” in the first special figure display result determination table or the second special figure display result determination table as the big hit determination range. "8000" to "9899" is set as the big hit determination range in the probability variation state, and "8000" to "8189" in the non-probability variation state. Then, it is determined (look-ahead determination) whether the random number value MR1 this time is within the set jackpot determination range.

When it is determined that the random number value MR1 of this time is within the jackpot range determination and the special figure display result of the special figure game held this time is “big hit” (step S405; Yes), the big hit determination is set as the winning determination result. The transmission setting of the winning determination result designation command to be designated is performed (step S407). At this time, the transmission setting of the winning determination result specification command including the EXT data (here, “02”) indicating the big hit determination is made. If the starting opening buffer value is "1", the first winning determination result specification command is set to be transmitted, and if the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second winning judgment result specification command is set to be transmitted ( The same applies to transmission settings in other steps).

It is determined that the random number value MR1 is not within the jackpot determination range, and the special figure display result of the special figure game held this time is “miss” (step S405; No), and the loss determination is designated as the winning determination result. The transmission setting of the hour determination result designation command is performed (step S408). At this time, the transmission setting of the winning determination result specification command including the EXT data (here, "01") indicating the big hit determination is made.

When the starting opening buffer value is "1" (step S404; No), in order to restrict the execution of the prefetching notice, a winning determination result specification command that specifies no determination (no prefetching determination) as the winning determination result is transmitted. Settings are made (step S412). As a result, the execution of the prefetching notice is limited on the side of the first effect control board 12. At this time, the transmission setting of the winning determination result specification command including the EXT data (here, "00") indicating no determination is performed.

By limiting the execution of the pre-reading notice for the 1st starting prize in the time saving state and the 1st starting prize in the jackpot gaming state (by making the judgment result no judgment), the pre-reading notice at inappropriate timing Can be prevented from executing.

After steps S407, S408, and S412, the winning random number determination process ends.

It should be noted that one set of each command (start winning award designation command, special figure reserved memory number addition designation command, winning award determination result designation command) that is set to be transmitted in the process is a command for starting award winning, and command control thereafter. The data are collectively transmitted in the processing (the order of transmission is the order winning award designation command→special figure reserved storage number addition designation command→award determination result designation command). A set of the first start winning award designation command, the first special figure reserved memory number addition designation command, and the first winning award determination result designation command is referred to as a first starting award prize command, a second starting award designation command, a second special prize. The set of the reserved memory number addition designation command and the second prize determination result designation command is called a second start prize command.

Returning to FIG. 8, the CPU 103 determines whether the starting opening buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S214; "2"), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value (starting opening buffer value) is initialized to "0" ( (Step S215), the start winning determination process is ended. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "1" (step S214; "1"), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S216). The process proceeds to step S204.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 7 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol normal processing.

In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol reservation storage number is "0" (step S231). When the number of second special figure reservation storages is other than "0" (step S231; No), the random numbers stored in the first area (the storage area corresponding to the reservation number "1") of the second special figure reservation storage unit. The numerical data of the numerical values MR1 to MR3 are read (step S232). As a result, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the second start winning is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored by being stored in, for example, a fluctuation random number buffer of the RAM 102.

Following the process of step S232, the second special figure pending storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the second special figure pending storage number, and the second special figure pending storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the second special figure pending storage number, for example. The contents stored in the copy are shifted (step S233). For example, the reserved data stored in the storage area lower than the suspension number “1” (storage area corresponding to the suspension numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure suspension storage unit is moved upward by one entry. shift. Further, in step S233, the total pending storage number is updated by subtracting one. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the value stored in the variable special figure designation buffer provided in the RAM 102, is updated to "2" (step S234).

When the second special figure reservation storage number is "0" in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether the first special figure reservation storage number is "0" (step S235). When the number of the first special figure reservation storages is other than "0" (step S235; No), the random numbers stored in the first area (the storage area corresponding to the reservation number "1") of the first special figure reservation storage unit. The numerical data of the numerical values MR1 to MR3 are read (step S236). As a result, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the first start prize is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored by being stored in, for example, a fluctuation random number buffer of the RAM 102.

Following the process of step S236, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the first reserved storage number count value, for example, and updated, and the first special figure reserved storage is also updated. The contents stored in the copy are shifted (step S237). For example, the reserved data stored in the storage area lower than the suspension number “1” (storage area corresponding to the suspension numbers “2” to “4”) in the first special figure suspension storage unit is moved upward by one entry. shift. In addition, in the processing of step S237, the total number of pending storages is updated by subtracting one. Then, the variable special map designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238). By the above processing, the second special figure game is executed with priority over the first special figure game.

After performing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special symbol display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol (variable display result of the special symbol game) is determined to be either "big hit" or "miss". Yes (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, the first special figure display result determination table (see FIG. 12A; referred to in the non-certain variation state) or the second special figure display result determination table prepared in advance in the ROM 101. (See FIG. 12B. Referenced when in the probable variation state) is used. In each special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "miss". Just do it. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table on the basis of the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read out to the variation random number buffer (matches the random number value. The decision result assigned to the decision value to be set is the decision result of this time. In the probability variation state, the CPU 103 determines the special figure display result to be “big hit” at a higher determination rate than in the non-probability variation state.

The CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241).

Then, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, the jackpot type determination table (see FIG. 13) prepared in advance in the ROM 101 is used in the process of step S242. In the jackpot type determination table, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type may be assigned to any of the jackpot types of "non-probability variation" and "probability variation" as the determination result. .. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the jackpot type determining random number MR2 read out to the variation random number buffer.

After that, the CPU 103 stores the big hit type by storing the data showing the determination result of the big hit type in the big hit type buffer provided in the RAM 102 (step S243).

When the special figure display result is not "big hit" in step S240 (step S240; No), after the process of step S243 is executed, the variable display result (special figure display result) of the special figure game to be executed this time is displayed. The determined special symbol is determined (step S246). As an example, when the big hit flag is off, a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is on, depending on the big hit type stored in the big hit type buffer, one of the special symbols previously determined as a plurality of kinds of big hit symbols is determined as the confirmed special symbol.

After executing the process of step S246, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to "1" (step S247), the special symbol normal process is ended.

In step S235, if the number of reserved memories of the first special figure game is "0" (step S235; Yes), the demo display setting is performed (step S248), and then the special symbol normal processing is ended. In the demo display setting, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demo designation command for designating the start of display of the demo screen has been transmitted from the main board 11 to the first effect control board 12 (for example, in the RAM 102, the customer). A flag is provided that is turned on when the wait demo designation command has been transmitted, and the determination is made based on the state of this flag). At this time, if it has been transmitted, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted and set, and then the demo display setting is terminated.

The fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process.

In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). When the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern at the time of big hit is determined (step S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), the variation pattern at the time of losing is determined (step S265). The variation pattern specifies the execution time (special figure variation time) of variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern, and the variable display pattern of the decorative pattern.

FIG. 15 shows a variation pattern used in this embodiment. In this embodiment, there are PA1-1, PA2-1, PA3-2 to PA3-4 as variation patterns at the time of losing. Moreover, there are PB3-2 to PB3-4 as variation patterns at the time of a big hit. PA1-1 and PA2-1 designate non-reach. PA2-1 is a pattern for time saving (with shortening) in which the special figure variation time (execution period of the special figure game) is shorter than normal (PA1-1). PA3-2 and PB3-2 specify execution of normal reach (no development), PA3-3 and PB3-3 specify execution of reach production that develops from normal reach to super reach A, and PA3-4 and PB3. -4 specifies the execution of the reach effect that develops from normal reach to super reach B.

In the process of step S262, for example, the fluctuation pattern for a big hit is determined using the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table prepared in the ROM 101. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination is a variation pattern at the time of jackpot as the determination result so as to realize the determination ratio of FIG. PB3-2 to PB3-4). The CPU 103 refers to the fluctuation pattern determination table for big hits on the basis of the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 read out to the random number buffer for fluctuations, thereby changing the fluctuation pattern at the time of big hit (one of PB3-2 to PB3-4). To decide.

Further, in the process of step S263, the variation pattern at the time of loss is determined by using, for example, the first variation pattern determination table for loss or the second variation pattern determination table for loss. The first loss variation pattern determination table is used when the time saving state is not set, and the second loss variation pattern determination table is used when the time saving state is set. In the first lost variation pattern determination table, the numerical value (determined value) that is compared with the random number value MR3 is the variation pattern at the time of loss (PA1-1 as the determination result so as to realize the determination rate of FIG. 17A. , PA3-2 to PA3-4). In the second lost variation pattern determination table, the numerical value (determined value) that is compared with the random number value MR3 is the variation pattern at the time of loss (PA2-1) as the determination result so as to realize the determined ratio of FIG. 17(B). , PA3-2 to PA3-4). The CPU 103 refers to the first or second lost variation pattern determination table on the basis of the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern read out to the random number buffer for variation, and thereby the variation pattern at the time of loss (PA1- 1, PA3-2 to PA3-4, or PA2-1, PA3-2 to PA3-4).

Referring to FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, the determination rate of the variation pattern is high in the order of PA1-1 or PA2-1>PA3-2>PA3-3>PA3-4 at the time of loss. At the time of a big hit, PB3-4>PB3-3>PB3-2 in order. For this reason, the jackpot expectations are high in the order of super reach B>super reach A>normal reach (no development). Further, in the time saving state, the PA2-1 (see FIG. 15) having a short special figure variation time is selected, so that in the time saving state, the average special figure variation time is shorter than that in the non-time saving state.

After performing either of the processing of steps S262 and S263, the special figure variation time (see FIG. 15) corresponding to the variation pattern determined this time is set (step S266). For example, a timer initial value corresponding to the special figure variation time is set in a predetermined timer of the RAM 102 (after that, the timer value is updated for each timer interrupt or the like, so that the elapsed time from the start of the special figure game is measured. Will be done.).

Following the processing of step S266, of the first special figure game and the second special figure game, the variation of the special symbol is started so as to start one of the special figure games in which the start condition is satisfied (step S267). ). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a drive signal for executing the first special figure game is transmitted to the first special symbol display device 4A. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", the drive signal for executing the second special figure game is transmitted to the second special symbol display device 4B.

After the process of step S267 is executed, transmission setting of a variation start command (various commands for designating the above determination result) is set as a command for starting execution of the special figure game (step S271). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the first variation start designation command, the variation pattern designation command, the display result designation command, and the first special figure pending storage number subtraction designation command. I do. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the second variation start designation command, the variation pattern designation command, the display result designation command, and the second special figure pending storage number subtraction designation command. I do.

After the process of step S268 is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2" (step S269), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". For example, the CPU 103 determines whether the elapsed time from the start of the special figure game (which may be measured by the predetermined timer or the like) has reached the special figure change time set above (the predetermined timer value is 0). If it has not reached, supply a drive signal for executing the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. After this, the special symbol is changed and the present process is terminated. On the other hand, when the special figure variation time is reached, it is the timing for deriving the variable display result, so a predetermined drive signal is supplied to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the above is determined. The variable display result this time ("Missing" is "-", "Probability change" is "7", "Non-probability change" is "3") is stopped and displayed (deriving display), and the transmission setting of the symbol confirmation designation command is set. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3". The special figure game is executed by repeatedly executing step S112 each time a timer interrupt occurs.

The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". For example, when the variable display result of this time is “big hit” (when the big hit flag is on, etc.), the CPU 103 resets the time saving flag and the probability variation flag to off. After that, the transmission of the hit start designation command is set, the special figure process flag is updated to "4", and the present process is terminated. When the player is in a time-saving state due to "miss" (when the big hit flag is off, etc.), it is determined whether a predetermined number of variable displays that can be executed in the time-saving state have been executed (for example, a time-saving counter (time saving counter provided in RAM 102). When the count value of the counter (for counting the remaining number of times) is decremented by 1 and whether the value after the decrement is "0" is determined), the variable display of the predetermined number of times is executed (the count value is "0"). In this case), the time saving flag is reset to OFF, the value of the special figure process flag is set to “0”, and the present processing is terminated. Even when the variable display is not performed due to “miss” and the variable display is not executed a predetermined number of times, the value of the special figure process flag is set to “0” and the present process is terminated.

The big hit opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". For example, the elapsed time after setting the transmission of the hit start designation command (measured by a timer or the like provided in the RAM 102. The same is true for other elapsed times) is a preset fanfare wait time ( It is determined whether or not the waiting time from the start to the end of the fanfare in the jackpot gaming state is reached, and if not reached, the jackpot opening preprocessing is ended. When the fanfare wait time is reached, processing for opening the special winning opening (supply of solenoid drive signal) or the like is performed to start the round game, and the special figure process flag is updated to "5". By repeating step S114 each time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting for the start timing of the round game (waiting for the end of fanfare) and opening of the special winning opening are realized.

The big hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". For example, the CPU 103 determines whether it is time to end the round game. The number of times the count switch 23 is turned on (the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening) becomes a predetermined value (for example, "9") (it may be counted by a counter or the like provided in the RAM 102), or a round game is performed. When the elapsed time from the start (after opening the special winning opening) reaches the upper limit period of the round game (for example, 29 seconds), and when it is time to end the round game, the big winning opening A process of ending the round game by returning to the closed state (a process of turning off the solenoid 82) and the like are performed. When the finished round game is the last round game (for example, the 15th round) (it may be counted by a counter or the like provided in the RAM 102), the hit end designation command is set to be transmitted, and the special figure process is performed. A process for updating the flag to "7" (step S603) is performed, and this process is ended. When it is not the last round game, the special figure process flag is updated to "6", and this processing is ended. When it is not the time to end the round game, the present process is ended as it is (a process for maintaining the special winning opening in an open state may be performed). By repeating step S115 each time a timer interrupt occurs, the special winning opening is kept open until the timing of returning the special winning opening to the closed state, and finally the special winning opening is closed.

The big hit opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". For example, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the elapsed time from the end of the round game (after closing the special winning opening) has reached a predetermined closing time (interval period of the round game), and when not reached. , The closed state is maintained, and this processing ends. When the predetermined closing time is reached, processing for opening the special winning opening is executed to start the round game, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and this processing is ended.

Each round game is realized by repeatedly executing S115 and S116 each time a timer interrupt occurs after the special winning opening is opened in step S114.

The big hit ending process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". In the jackpot end process, it is determined whether the elapsed time from the end of the last round game has reached the ending waiting time set above, that is, whether the ending waiting time has ended. When the ending waiting time has not ended, the ending has not ended, so the jackpot ending process is ended. When the ending waiting time ends, the ending ends, so it is next determined whether or not the big hit type this time is a probable change (“probable change”). The big hit type is stored in the big hit type buffer. When the jackpot type is “probability variation”, the probability variation flag is set to the ON state. Regardless of the jackpot type, a predetermined time saving count is set in the time saving counter as an initial value (initial value of remaining time saving time, for example, 100), and the time saving flag is turned on. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0" (step S616), and this processing ends.

In the above series of processing, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, one variable display or the like is finished, so a game control process timer, a jackpot type buffer set value, Various data such as the states of various flags (things that should not be carried over to the next variable display) may be reset appropriately.

(Main operation of the production control board 12)
The effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 executes a predetermined effect control main process after the activation. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of an example of the production control main process. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values. Then, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state each time a predetermined time (for example, 10 milliseconds) elapses based on the register setting of the CTC (not shown). If the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), it stands by.

In addition to the effect control main processing, the effect control CPU 120, when receiving an effect control command from a predetermined input port of the I/O 125, uses the effect control command as a received command, for example, an effect control command provided in the RAM 122. Store in receive buffer.

When the timer interrupt flag is ON (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be in the OFF state, and the command analysis process (step S74), the demo display process (step S75), and the effect control process process are performed. (Step S76), random number process for production (step S77) is executed. After step S77, the process of step S72 is executed. The command analysis process is a process of reading and analyzing the received command stored in the effect control command reception buffer, and making settings corresponding to the analysis result. In the demo display process, in addition to displaying the demo screen, the menu screen is displayed, the operation of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B from the player is accepted, and the password input corresponding to the accepted operation is accepted. It outputs a two-dimensional code. The effect control process process is a process of executing an effect according to an effect control command. The effect random number updating process is a process of updating the effect random number value used for effect control by software.

(Regarding performance execution)
In the effect control main processing, the effect control CPU 120 performs start setting for starting execution of various effects (effect start setting), effect operation control for executing the effect set for start, and the like. Each flag, each timer, each counter, and the like are provided in the RAM 122 (the same applies to other processing).

For the start setting of the effect, for example, an effect control pattern for executing the effect (variable display of the decorative pattern, pre-reading notice, demonstration screen display, etc.) is set in the RAM 122 as a usage pattern, and the effect control pattern is set. Including setting the initial value to the process timer. After the initial value is set, the timer value of the process timer is subtracted at a predetermined timing (when command analysis processing is executed, performance operation control is executed, etc.) each time a timer interrupt occurs (so that the performance control pattern is executed). You can specify the elapsed time of the production). The effect control pattern is a collection of data for executing various effects (including variable display of decorative patterns), and is associated with a process timer determination value to be compared with the timer value of the process timer and the determination value. It is composed of process control data including generated effect control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lighting control data, etc.) and end code. The data forming the effect control pattern is stored in the ROM 121.

The effect operation control is control for executing an effect based on the effect control pattern set in the effect start setting. For example, of the effect control execution data corresponding to the process timer determination value that matches the current timer value of the process timer, the display control command according to the display control data is transmitted to the display control unit 123, and is transmitted to the image display device 5. An image is displayed, a sound effect signal according to the sound control data is transmitted to the sound control board 13 to output sound from the speakers 8L, 8R, and an illumination signal according to the lighting control data is sent to the lamp control board 14. Control is performed by transmitting and turning on/off the game effect lamp 9 to execute various effects. The production operation control is repeatedly performed each time a timer interrupt occurs, so that execution of various productions defined by the production control pattern is realized.

(Command analysis process)
In the command analysis process, the received command (the effect control command received by the effect control board 12) stored in the effect control command receiving buffer is analyzed (for example, the MODE data is confirmed), and the effect command concerned determines which effect control. Whether or not it is a command is specified, and processing according to the specified effect control command is performed. When there are a plurality of received commands, command analysis processing is performed for each command.

FIG. 19 shows the relationship between the effect control command specified by the analysis by the command analysis processing and the processing contents performed in the command analysis processing corresponding to the effect control command. Each flag, each storage area, and command buffer in the drawing are provided in the RAM 122. Further, "set" with respect to a flag means turning the flag on. The state of each flag and the command stored in each storage area are reset or erased at an appropriate timing.

As shown in FIG. 20(A), a hold display number (first hold display number) which is a buffer number is set in the first start-up winning command buffer. When the first start prize command (the first start prize designation command, the first special figure hold memory number addition designation command, and the first prize determination result designation command) is received, these are set as a first hold display. The free areas in the storage areas corresponding to the numbers "1" to "4" are stored in order from the beginning. The same applies to the second start prize winning command buffer (FIG. 20(B)).

The first start prize command stored in the first start prize command buffer is incremented by one when the first special prize game is held (when the first start prize is generated), and by the execution of the first special prize game. Decrement by one (the first start winning command stored in correspondence with the first reserved display numbers "2" to "4" is shifted to the higher numbered first reserved display numbers "1" to "3", respectively. Yes.). Similarly, one set of the second start winning command stored in the second start winning command buffer is incremented by one when the hold of the second special drawing game occurs (when the second start winning occurs), One is reduced by executing the special drawing game.

Each hold display number in the first start winning prize command buffer and the second start prize command buffer also corresponds to each display position of the hold display image (for example, the first hold display number "1" is the first hold display image). Corresponding to the rightmost display position, and the first reserved display number “2” corresponds to the second display position from the right).

Further, each of the first start prize-winning command buffer and the second start prize-winning command buffer has a storage area for storing pre-reading notice information, which is information indicating that the pre-reading notice is to be executed, corresponding to each hold display number. It is provided. The pre-reading notice information includes, for example, information about what color the pending display image is changed to. As will be described in detail later, the pre-reading notice information is checked to specify whether or not the pre-reading notice is executed in the variable display.

In the command buffer at the time of winning a prize of FIG. 27, "0000 (H)" indicates that the command is not stored, and "-" in the column of the prefetch advance notice information indicates that the prefetch advance notice information is not stored. (Pre-reading notice targeting the special figure game corresponding to the pending display number corresponding to the information is not executed).

In addition, when the first special figure reserved storage number addition designation command is received, processing for newly displaying the first reserved display image in the display area 5H is performed. When the second special figure reservation storage number addition designation command is received, a process of newly displaying the second reservation display image in the display area 5H is performed. By doing so, the first hold display image is increased by one in response to the new hold of the first special figure game based on the occurrence of the first start prize. Further, the second hold display image is incremented by one in response to the second hold of the second special figure game newly based on the occurrence of the second start winning.

Also, when the customer waiting demo designation command is received, the setting to start displaying the demo screen (start setting of the above production) is made, and the demo display flag (ON when the demo screen or menu screen etc. is displayed. Flag) is set.

(Demo display process)
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the demo display process. In the demo display process, a demo screen or menu screen is displayed, a password is input, a two-dimensional code is output (see FIG. 23, etc.), and the execution frequency of the prefetching notice is set.

In the demo display process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the demo display flag is on (step S801). When the flag is off (step S801; No), since the demo screen and the like are not displayed, the process ends. When the demo display flag is on (step S801; Yes), it is determined whether a fluctuation start command has been received (step S802). For example, it is determined whether a fluctuation start designation command reception flag, which is a reception flag corresponding to the fluctuation start designation command included in the fluctuation start command, is turned on.

When the fluctuation start designation command reception flag is turned on and the fluctuation start time command is received (step S802; Yes), the display of the demo screen and the like are ended, and the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. The display flag is reset to off (step S803). It should be noted that the display of the demo screen, the menu screen, and the like is forcibly ended by the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern, but in step S803, the display of the screen currently being displayed (the demo screen or the like) is displayed. May be controlled (for example, an instruction of the end is supplied to the display control unit 123).

If the variation start command is not received (step S802; No), the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern is not started, so it is necessary to continue the demo display and the like. In this case, it is determined whether the menu screen is currently displayed (step S804). The menu screen is called and displayed when the push button 31B is pressed while the demo screen is displayed, for example. For example, a menu display flag that is turned on when the menu screen is displayed is prepared in the RAM 122, and the determination is performed by referring to the flag. When the menu screen is displayed (step S802; Yes), menu operation processing (step S808) described later is performed.

When the menu screen is not displayed (step S802; No), it is determined whether or not the menu screen is called (step S805). In step S805, for example, it is determined whether an operation detection signal (a signal indicating that the push button 31B has been pressed) has been supplied from the push sensor 35B.

If the operation detection signal is not supplied and the menu screen is not called (step S805; No), the demonstration operation is displayed to display the demo screen (step S806). The demo screen is displayed by repeating step S806 for each timer interrupt. Note that in step S806, control for outputting a voice, control for turning on the game effect lamp 9, and the like may be performed.

When the operation detection signal is supplied and the menu screen is called (step S805; Yes), display control for displaying the menu screen is performed (step S807). For example, the effect control CPU 120 controls the VDP of the display control unit 123 to supply a display control command for displaying a menu screen, and causes the image display device 5 to display the menu screen. At this time, the menu display flag is turned on. The VDP of the display control unit 123 continues to display the menu screen until there is another display control or effect operation control.

Note that the display control performed by the effect control CPU 120 supplies an appropriate display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123 as described above, so that, for example, a desired image is displayed or already displayed. It is to erase, change, or move the existing image. This also applies to display control for displaying other than the menu screen.

The menu screen is, for example, the screen shown in FIG. The menu screen includes items of "password input", "prefetching notice execution frequency setting", "two-dimensional code display", and "end". Each item is selected by the player's tilting operation on the stick controller 31A (for example, any one of the items is highlighted (blinking, etc., the same applies hereinafter), and the tilting operation causes the highlighted item to be displayed on another item. By moving, the selection is performed), and by pressing the push button 31B, the selection is confirmed. Hereinafter, selecting an item or the like on the screen by tilting the stick controller 31A and confirming the selected item (the highlighted item or the like) by pressing the push button 31B is referred to as selection confirmation.

When the “password input” is selected and confirmed, the screen of the image display device 5 transits to the password input screen of FIG. On the screen, when the displayed character or the like is selected and confirmed, the selected and confirmed character or the like is input (held in the RAM 122 or the like). Then, when "OK" is selected and confirmed, the entered character string is confirmed and entered as a password (if the password is correct, settings such as my character indicated by the password are made. Details will be described later). When “Delete One Character” is selected and confirmed, one character of the input character string is deleted. When "Return" is selected and confirmed, the display screen returns to the menu screen.

When the “pre-reading notice execution frequency setting” is selected and confirmed, the screen of the image display device 5 transits to a screen for setting (changing) the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice. On this screen, items of execution frequency (details described later) and “return” that are prepared in advance are displayed. When the item of the execution frequency is selected and confirmed, the pre-reading notice is set to be executed at the execution frequency indicated by the item (details will be described later). When "Return" is selected and confirmed, the display screen returns to the menu screen.

When “display two-dimensional code” is selected and confirmed, the screen of the image display device 5 transits to the output screen of the two-dimensional code in FIG. A two-dimensional code is displayed (output) on the screen. When "End" is selected and confirmed, the display screen returns to the menu screen.

When "End" is selected and confirmed, the display of the demo screen starts. At this time, the menu display flag is turned off, and the setting for starting the display of the demo screen (start setting of the above-mentioned effect) is performed. As a result, the demo screen is displayed again in the subsequent demo display processing.

The menu screen displayed during the period in which the prefetch notice is executed with the execution frequency that forcibly reflects the questionnaire result, that is, the unchangeable period in which the prefetch notice execution frequency cannot be changed, displays Item is not displayed. Here, the questionnaire regarding the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice is accepted from 0:00 am every Saturday to 23:50 on Friday (below is rounded down to the second), and the pre-reading notice was ranked first in the questionnaire result (total result). The execution frequency of is reflected from 0:00 of the next Saturday. The unchangeable period is three days after the questionnaire result is reflected, and in this embodiment, it is a period from 0:00 on Saturday to 23:59 on Monday. Whether the present is the unchangeable period is determined by the current date and time specified by the real-time clock and the calendar function of the production control board 12.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the menu operation process. The menu operation process is a process of displaying a menu screen, screen display and setting in response to an operation on the stick controller 31A, screen display and setting in response to an operation on the push button 31B, and the like.

In the menu operation processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B has been operated (step S821). The determination is made based on operation detection signals from the control sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B. If there is an operation (step S821; Yes), the operation is to push the push button 31B in a state in which the operation of confirming and inputting the password is selected ("OK" is selected (highlighted) on the password input screen of FIG. 23B). It is determined whether or not it is an operation, that is, an operation of selecting and confirming the "decision" (step S822). If it is the operation of confirming and inputting (step S823; Yes), the processing from step S823 onward is performed.

As described above, the password is issued by the management server 1000 and input on the screen of FIG. 23(B). The information indicated by the password is, as shown in FIG. 24, the level of each of the characters A to C and the total points (the total number of points acquired when playing a game with each character, which is used for improving the level of each character). ), the current my character, the pre-reading notice frequency specified value (a value indicating the pre-reading notice frequency, which can be "1" to "5"), the user ID, and the expiration date of the password (see FIG. 24). (Not shown) is included. The pre-reading notice frequency specified value is set by the aggregation of the above-mentioned questionnaire responses (after the deadline for responses), and is not included in the information indicated by the password issued before the identification of the first aggregation result. It is included in the information indicated by the issued password (set to all passwords issued after aggregation). The pre-reading notice frequency specification value is a value that specifies the execution frequency that has ranked first in the questionnaire aggregation result, that is, the questionnaire result (a value that reflects the questionnaire result). The information indicated by the password includes a part of information (see FIG. 35) managed by the management server 1000 for each user (levels and cumulative points of each of the characters A to C). An appropriate password algorithm or the like can be adopted. It should be noted that here, five levels of highest>high>middle>low>lowest are prepared as the execution frequency of the prefetching notice (see FIG. 40D, etc.).

In step S823, it is determined whether the confirmed and input password is a valid password. A valid password includes both that the password has expired and that the password is correct (information can be normally extracted from the password). The determination as to whether or not it is within the expiration date is performed by comparing the current date and time specified by the real-time clock and the calendar function provided in the production control board 12 with the expiration date indicated by the password. If it is not a valid password (step S823; No), display control of an image indicating that it is not valid is performed (step S824). The image may be displayed for a predetermined period.

If the password is valid (step S823; Yes), the display control for accepting the password is performed (the image should be displayed for a predetermined period of time), and the information indicated by the password (levels and totals of the respective characters A to C) is displayed. The points, the current my character, the frequency specification value of the prefetching notice, the user ID, etc.) are stored in a predetermined storage buffer provided in the RAM 122 (step S826). Since the current My Character and its level are used for the later-described production, they are production settings, and because they are stored in the buffer and referenced when the production is executed, it means that the storage has set the production settings. Become.

After step S826, it is determined whether the information indicated by the password (information stored in the predetermined storage buffer) includes the frequency designation value (step S827). When the frequency designated value is included (step S827; Yes), the frequency buffer value stored in the predetermined area in the RAM 122 is updated based on the numerical value of the frequency designated value. Here, the frequency buffer value is updated so that the frequency designated value=frequency buffer value. The frequency buffer value is referred to in the prefetching notice setting process described later, but since the frequency of the prefetching notice is specified by the frequency buffer value, the frequency of the prefetching notice that reflects the result of the questionnaire by the buffer value (maximum, High, medium, low, or lowest) is set for the pachinko gaming machine 1.

If there is no operation (step S821; No), steps S824 and S828 terminate the menu operation process.

When the above-mentioned operation is not the operation of confirming and inputting the password (step S822; No), the above-mentioned operation requires a two-dimensional code ("two-dimensional code" is selected (emphasized on the screen of FIG. 23(A)). It is an operation of pressing the push button 31B in the displayed state and an operation of selecting and confirming the "two-dimensional code") (step S829). When the operation is a request for a two-dimensional code (step S829; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs display control for displaying the two-dimensional code (control for displaying the screen of FIG. 23C) (step S830). .. The VDP of the display control unit 123 thereafter continues to display the screen of FIG. 23C (for example, continues to be displayed until “end” is selected and confirmed or variable display is started). ..

As shown in FIG. 25, the information indicated by the two-dimensional code includes the number of times of variable display executed (the number of times of variable display) executed, the number of times of big hits (the number of big hits), when each character is set as my character. The result of the game consisting of the number of times controlled in the probability changing state (the number of times of probability changing) (updated at the time of executing variable display in step S538 etc.) is included (the number of variable display in each of the columns of characters A to C in FIG. 25). Please refer to the column of the number of big hits and the number of probability changes. In addition, the information includes the level of each character and the total number of points (total points) obtained when each character was set as my character (levels of respective columns of characters A to C in FIG. 25, total points). Column)). Further, the information includes the current my character, the number of acquired questionnaire response tickets, and the user ID. These pieces of information are stored in the predetermined storage buffer and managed (updated) (the current My character level, accumulated points, etc. are stored in step S826, and are used for generation of a two-dimensional code. ).

In step S830, CPU 120 for effect control codes each piece of information (each piece of information in FIG. 25) such as the result of the game stored in the predetermined storage buffer, the address of the member site managed by management server 1000, and the like, and is a two-dimensional code. Display control is performed.

After step S830, each piece of information (each piece of information in FIG. 25) such as the result of the game stored in the predetermined storage buffer is deleted (step S831). As a result, it is possible to prevent the player who plays the game from using my character or the like. The frequency buffer value is not reset. Therefore, the execution frequency of the prefetch notice reflecting the result of the questionnaire remains set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Each information such as the result of the game stored in the predetermined storage buffer may be deleted by the operation of the player. In that case, for example, when the selection is confirmed on the menu screen of FIG. 23(A). It is advisable to provide an item for deleting game results and the like.

If the operation is not an operation requesting a two-dimensional code (step S829; No), an operation of changing the prefetching notice (the execution frequency item displayed on the screen for setting (changing) the execution frequency of the prefetching notice) It is determined which is the operation for selecting and confirming (step S832). The selectable execution frequency is the same as the execution frequency of the subject to be answered in the questionnaire (see FIG. 40D etc.), and as described above, the maximum (corresponds to the frequency buffer value=5)>high (frequency buffer value =corresponding to 4)>medium (corresponding to frequency buffer value=3)>low (corresponding to frequency buffer value=2)>lowest (corresponding to frequency buffer value=1). On the screen for setting (changing) the execution frequency of the prefetching notice, items indicating these are displayed, and the operation of pressing the push button 31B in a state in which any of the items is highlighted is the above-described operation of changing.

When the operation is to change the prefetching notice (step S832; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs display control to the effect that the execution frequency of the prefetching notice has been changed (step S833), and the frequency buffer value is set to the operation. It is changed in response (step S834). Specifically, the frequency buffer value is changed to a value corresponding to the execution frequency of the selected and confirmed item (for example, the selection confirmation in which the push button 31B is operated when the "highest" execution frequency is highlighted. Is set, the frequency buffer value is set to "5" corresponding to "highest".

When the operation is not to change the prefetching notice (step S832; No), display control is performed to change the display screen according to the operation (step S835). For example, when the stick controller 31A is operated in the display of the menu screen of FIG. 23A, display control is performed to change the item highlighted on the menu screen according to the operation. For example, when the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is operated in the display of the password input screen of FIG. 23B, the highlighted character or the like moves or the highlighted character or the like is input. Display control. The screen change in the description of FIGS. 23A to 23C is also performed in step S835. When "End" is highlighted in the display of the menu screen of FIG. 23A, when the push button 31B is operated, "End" is selected and confirmed, and the menu display flag is turned off. At the same time, the setting for starting the display of the demo screen (start setting of the above-mentioned effect) is performed.

After steps S831, S834, and S835, the menu operation processing ends.

(Production control process processing)
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of effect control process processing. In the effect control process process, after performing the prefetching announcement determination process (step S161), the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of steps S170 to S175 according to the value of the effect process flag.

In the prefetch advance notice setting process (see FIG. 27), the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a new start winning command has been received this time (step S671). In addition, when a plurality of sets of start prize commands are stored in the start prize command buffer, the following process may be performed for each set of start prize commands, or the most recently received start prize command is as follows. Processing may be performed.

If no new start winning award command is received (step S671; No), the pre-reading notice setting is not executed because the pre-reading notice setting process is not executed. When a new start winning command is received (step S671; Yes), it is determined whether the hold display number corresponding to the newly received starting winning command is "1" (step S672). If the hold display number corresponding to the command at the time of winning a prize received in step 1 is not "1" (in the case of "2" to "4") (step S672; No), the execution prohibition condition of the prefetching advance notice is satisfied. Is determined (step S673). The execution prohibition condition is a condition for prohibiting the execution of the prefetching notice. Here, the winning determination result specification command included in the newly received start winning prize command specifies “no determination”. At this time, the condition is satisfied when there is a "big hit determination" determination in the variable display executed before the target.

When the execution prohibition condition of the prefetching notice is not satisfied (step S673; No), the prefetching notice determination table corresponding to the current frequency buffer value is set in the current use table (step S674). When the frequency buffer value is "1" (that is, when "minimum" is set as the execution frequency of the prefetching notice), the first prefetching notice determination table of FIG. 28A is set. When the frequency buffer value is "2" (that is, "low" is set as the execution frequency of the prefetching announcement), the second prefetching announcement determination table of FIG. 28B is set. Similarly, when the frequency buffer value is “3” to “5” (that is, when “preliminary notice execution frequency is set to “medium”, “high”, and “highest”), FIG. B), FIG. 29(A), and FIG. 29(B), the third to fifth pre-reading notice determination tables are set. The frequency buffer value is "3" as an initial value.

In each look-ahead notice determination table, for example, a numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value SR1 for the look-ahead notice determination is realized at the time of the new start winning prize so as to realize the determination ratios shown in FIGS. 28 and 29. Depending on whether the determination result (pre-reading determination result) indicated by the first or second prize-winning determination result specification command included in the command is "big hit determination" or "miss determination", the determination result will be in a different range. It is assigned to "no execution", "execution (blue)", "execution (green)", and "execution (red)".

After step S674, the CPU 120 for effect control refers to any of the first look-ahead notice setting table to the fifth look-ahead notice setting table set as the use table, and determines whether or not to execute the look-ahead notice (step S675). ). In step S675, the effect control CPU 120 extracts and extracts the random number value SR1 that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter (provided in the RAM 122 and the value is updated by the effect random number updating process). By referring to any of the first to fifth look-ahead notice determination tables set as the above-mentioned use table based on the random number value SR1 that has been determined, the determination result of this time is either “big hit determination” or “miss determination”. Of “execution not performed”, “execution performed (blue)”, “execution performed (green)”, and “execution performed (red)” assigned to the determination value that matches the random number value SR1. Either is decided (selected) as the decision result of this time.

When "no execution" is selected, the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the prefetching notice. When "execution (blue)" is selected, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute a pre-reading notice that changes the target hold display symbol to blue. When "execution (green)" is selected, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the pre-reading notice that changes the target hold display symbol to green. When "execution (red)" is selected, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute a pre-reading notice that changes the target hold display symbol to red.

Referring to FIGS. 27 to 28, the determination result of execution is as follows: 1st prefetching notice determination table <2nd prefetching notice determination table <3rd prefetching notice determination table <4th prefetching notice determination table <5th prefetching notice determination table Therefore, the larger the value of the frequency buffer value, the easier the prefetching notice is to be executed. In other words, the highest frequency of execution is "highest" (always read ahead notice is executed), "high" is next highest, "medium" is second highest, "low" is second highest, and "lowest" is highest. Low (prefetching notice is not executed). In addition, the determination rate in the jackpot determination/determination rate in the loss determination is “execution (red)”>“execution (green)”>other, and the pending display symbol changes to red. The highest is the degree, and the expectation of a big hit in the pre-reading notice that the hold display pattern changes to green is the next highest. When the pre-reading notice or the pre-reading notice in which the pending display pattern changes to blue is not executed, the jackpot expectation is low. When the frequency of execution of the pre-reading notice is “high”, “medium”, and “low”, the expectation of jackpot of the pre-reading notice in which the pending display symbol changes to blue is higher than when the pre-reading notice is not executed.

In addition, the determination rate of "execution (red)" and "execution (green)" does not change in each look-ahead notice determination table, and "no execution" and "execution (blue)" changes in each look-ahead notice determination table. doing. Therefore, even if the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice changes, the big hit expectation degree of the pre-reading notice in which the pending display symbol changes to red or green is maintained. Here, the jackpot expectation degree of the look-ahead notice in which the hold display symbol changes to red or green is maintained by changing the jackpot expectation degree of the look-ahead notice in which the hold display symbol changes to blue according to the execution frequency of the look-ahead notice. ing.

After that, in step S675, it is determined whether or not it is decided to execute the prefetching notice (step S676). If it is decided to execute the prefetching notice (step S676; Yes), the content of the decision (a form of the prefetching notice and changes in the prefetching notice) The information on the color of the held display image after the selection, "red", "green", or "blue") is stored in the command buffer at the time of winning a prize for start as advance notice information (step S677). The prefetching notice information is stored in association with the new start winning command at this time and the pending display number of the command.

When there is no new received command (step S671; No), when the hold display number is "1" (step S672; Yes), when the execution prohibition condition of the prefetching notice is satisfied (step S673; Yes), prefetching If no advance notice is executed (step S676; No), the prefetch advance notice setting process ends after step S677.

The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is executed when the effect process flag is "0". In the variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 commands the variation start command (first or second variation start designation command, variation pattern designation command, display result designation command, first or second special figure reservation storage number subtraction designation). Command) is received. If no fluctuation start command has been received, this processing ends. When the variation start command is received, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, so the effect process flag is updated to "1" and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

The variable display start setting process of step S171 in the effect control process process is a process for starting the variable display of the decorative pattern which is executed in synchronization with the special figure game to be executed, and the effect process flag is "1". Sometimes executed. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process.

In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop design or the like that is a fixed decorative design as a variable display result of the decorative design (step S501). For example, the effect control CPU 120 stores a display result designation command (stored in the display result designation command storage area) or a variation pattern designation command (stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11. The final stop symbol is determined based on the present variable display result and the present variation pattern indicated by. The final stop design may be predetermined in accordance with the variable display result designated by the display result designation command and the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. The fixed decorative pattern may be randomly determined from predetermined fixed decorative pattern candidates (candidates according to the variable display result).

After the step S501, the effect control CPU 120 shifts the stored contents of the command buffer at the time of winning a prize for start-up and updates the hold display (step S502). Specifically, when the first fluctuation start designation command is received (when the first fluctuation start designation command reception flag is ON. Note that the confirmation of the reception of another command also confirms the ON/OFF state of the corresponding reception flag. .) indicates the start winning command and the prefetching notice information (if stored) stored in the first starting prize command buffer in correspondence with each of the first reserved display numbers “2” to “4”. , The first reserved display numbers “1” to “3” are shifted to the respective storage areas (shifted to the storage area of the next higher reserved display number). In conjunction with this shift, the first hold display image displayed on the far right is erased, and then the other first hold display image (when displayed) is shifted to the right by one position. Perform display control. When the second variation start designation command is received, the start winning command and the look-ahead notice information stored in the second starting prize command buffer corresponding to each of the second reserved display numbers "2" to "4" (When stored) is shifted to the storage area of each of the second hold display numbers “1” to “3” (shifted to the storage area of the hold display number that is one level higher). In conjunction with this shift, the second hold display image displayed on the leftmost side is erased, and then the other second hold display image (if displayed) is shifted to the left by one position. Perform display control. It should be noted that when the reserved display image is shifted, its display color is maintained.

After that, the CPU 120 for effect control checks the stored contents of the first start prize-winning command buffer and the second start prize-winning command buffer, and determines whether or not the prefetching advance notice information is stored (step S503). When the pre-reading notice information is stored (step S503; Yes), the target hold display image (the hold display image displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold display number of the storage place of the pre-read notice information after the shift) Execution of the pre-reading notice for changing the color of the pre-reading notice to the color (“red”, “green”, “blue”) indicated by the pre-reading notice information is determined (step S504). If there is a plurality of pre-reading notice information, it is decided to execute the pre-reading notice for each of them. After that, the prefetching notice information is deleted (step S505). By doing so, the prefetching notice is executed by the variable display that is first executed after the target hold display image is displayed. The pre-reading notice is executed at a predetermined timing in the variable display of the decorative pattern. The pre-reading notice may be one in which a predetermined image is applied to the hold display image and then the color of the hold display image is changed, or a color that is suddenly changed.

After that, it is an effect (including decorative pattern of variable display, pre-reading notice, etc.) that reflects the above determination result and the variation pattern and variable display result that are designated by the display result designation command or the variation pattern designation command. , Based on the current My Character stored in the predetermined storage buffer and its level, the start setting of the effect that causes the My Character of the level to appropriately appear (the above-mentioned effect control pattern set, the special figure change time specified by the change pattern). The initial value of the timer corresponding to is set in the process timer) (step S506). Here, the first effect operation control may also be performed. The my character may appear in a look-ahead notice, reach production, or may appear in the variable display of the decorative design, for example. Further, my character may appear as an image for decorating a decorative pattern. My character's clothing, equipment, movement, etc. will be upgraded as the level of my character increases. After step S506, the effect process flag is updated to "2" (step S511), and this processing ends.

The variable display effect process of step S172 in the effect control process process of FIG. 26 is executed when the effect process flag is “2”. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect effect process.

In the variable display effect processing, first, it is determined whether or not the variable display time (special figure fluctuation time) corresponding to the current fluctuation pattern has elapsed (step S521). As an example, the timer value of the process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted) (may be updated at the beginning of the effect control process processing), and the end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated timer value. It is determined that the variable display time has elapsed, for example, when it is issued.

When the variable display time has not elapsed (step S521; No), it is determined whether or not the present is the execution period for executing the prefetching announcement (step S522). The period may be determined in advance, for example, in the set production control pattern (for example, the period is specified by comparing the timer value of the process timer with the production control pattern. Hereinafter, the same applies to other periods. ). In the execution period (step S522; Yes), effect operation control for executing the prefetching notice is performed (step S523).

After step S523, when it is not the pre-reading notice execution period (step S522; No), it is determined whether the present is the reach production execution period (step S524). The period may be predetermined in, for example, the set effect control pattern. When it is determined that it is the execution period (step S524; Yes), effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S525).

After step S525, if the present time is not during the reach effect execution period (step S524; No), effect operation control for executing other effects during variable display such as variable display of decorative designs is performed (step S524). S526), the variable display effect processing is ended. It should be noted that the reach effect, the variable display of the decorative pattern, and the look-ahead notice may be displayed in different layers.

When the variable display time has elapsed (step S521; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol fixing designation command has been received (step S530). At this time, if the symbol confirmation designation command is not received (step S530; No), the variable display effect process is ended.

When the symbol confirmation designation command is received (step S530; Yes), display control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (confirmed symbol) which is the display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol (step S531). After that, it is determined whether or not the present period is the high point awarding period (step S532). The period is a period of 20 times of variable display that is executed after the time-saving state after the non-probable change big hit is finished by executing the variable display a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). The period is specified by the count value of a predetermined counter provided in the RAM 122, for example. Specifically, in the process after the big hit (step S602B, which will be described later), a predetermined number of times+20 times (for example, 120) is set as a count initial value in a predetermined counter. The count value of the predetermined counter is decremented by 1 after the determination in step S532. When the count value of the predetermined counter is 1 to 20, it is the high point awarding period. The predetermined counter is reset when the variable display result designated by the display result designation command is "big hit". That is, the high point awarding period ends with a big hit.

If it is not during the high point awarding period (step S532; No), points are given to the player according to the effect executed in the variable display of the decorative pattern this time (step S534). FIG. 33 shows the relationship between the effect (point giving condition) executed and the points. In this embodiment, 1 point is given by the execution of the decorative design, 30 points by the execution of the super reach B, 20 points by the execution of the super reach A, and 10 points by the execution of the normal reach once. .. Although not awarded here, 100 points are awarded in the case of a big hit. The effect control CPU 120 holds information on which effect has been executed in the RAM 122, and gives points based on the held information.

In step S534, effect control CPU 120 specifies the character currently set as my character (the current my character stored in the predetermined storage buffer) among the accumulated points of the respective characters stored in the predetermined storage buffer. ) The points are given by adding the points given this time to the accumulated points of ). For example, when the current my character is the character A and the accumulated points of the character A is 100 points, when the variable display is performed by executing the super reach B, the 100 points (stored in the predetermined storage buffer). To the accumulated points), 1 point for one variable display + 30 points for one Super Reach B = 31 points is added.

If it is in high point giving period (step S532; Yes), imparts that doubled points at step S534 to the player (step S53 3). For example, when the current my character is the character A and the accumulated points of the character A is 100 points, when the variable display is performed by executing the super reach B, the 100 points (stored in the predetermined storage buffer). To the total points), 1 point for one variable display + 30 points for one superreach B = 31 points x 2 for 62 points is added. In other words, in step S533, points are added under the same point-giving conditions as in step S534, but the number of points to be added is double that in step S534. As described above, during the high point awarding period, more points are awarded under the same conditions than during the period other than the period.

After that, it is determined whether or not the cumulative points after the points are added (added) in steps S533 and S534 (cumulative points of the current my character) have reached a value at which the my character can be raised to the next level (step S535). .. The points required for leveling up may be set in advance. The points required for leveling up may be common to a plurality of characters or may be different for each character. Also, the higher the level, the more points you need to get to the next level. For example, when the accumulated points reach 100 points, the level 2 is raised, when the accumulated points reaches 500 points, the level 3 is raised, and when the accumulated points become 2000 points, the level 4 is raised. It should be noted that the number of points required to increase to the next level, such as increasing the level every 500 points, may be a constant value regardless of the current level.

When the accumulated points have reached the level-up value (step S535; Yes), the level of the current my character is increased (step S536). Specifically, of the levels of each character stored in the predetermined storage buffer, the current level of my character is incremented by 1. After that, a questionnaire response ticket is given (step S537). Specifically, the number of questionnaire response tickets stored in the predetermined storage buffer (the initial value is “0” when the password is input) is incremented by 1. In step S536, display control for notifying that the level has been increased may be performed.

If the accumulated points have not reached the level-up value (step S535; No), after step S537, of the game results for each character stored in the predetermined storage buffer, the current My character game The result is updated (step S538). Specifically, the variable display count is increased by 1. When the variable display result designated by the display result designation command is "big hit", the number of big hits is also increased by one.

After that, a predetermined fixed time is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S539). Further, after updating the value of the effect process flag to "3" (step S540), the variable display during effect process is ended.

The special figure winning waiting process of step S173 of FIG. 26 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". Production control CPU120, the current elapsed time after the final stop symbol is derived and displayed (measured by a predetermined timer) does not reach the preset hit start designation command reception waiting time, In addition, when the hit start designation command is received, the start setting of the big hit medium effect (the effect from the start of fanfare to the end of the ending executed during the big hit game state) is set. It should be noted that the start of the effect may be set so that the character appears in the effect during the big hit. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", and this processing ends. When the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not been reached and the hit start designation command has not been received, this processing is terminated. If the current elapsed time has reached the hit start designation command reception waiting time, it is determined that the variable display result of the special figure game is "miss", the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0", and this process is executed. finish.

The hitting process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". For example, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect operation control for executing an effect during a big hit. Then, when the hit end designation command is received, it means that each round game is all finished, so start setting of the ending effect is set, and as the character appears in the ending effect, You may set the start setting. The value of the effect process flag is updated to "5" and the hitting process is ended. When the hit end designation command has not been received, all the round games have not ended, so this process ends as it is.

The ending process of step S175 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "5", and is a process for executing the ending when the jackpot gaming state ends. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether the present is the ending timing of the ending. The end timing may be determined by the effect control pattern. If it is not the end timing, the ending effect operation control is performed and the present processing is ended. When the present is the end timing (for example, when the end code is read), the process shown in FIG. 32 is executed, and the present process is ended.

The process of FIG. 32 is a process performed at the time of a big hit, and 100 points are given when there is a big hit (when the big hit game state is controlled) (see FIG. 33), the effect control CPU 120, 100 points are awarded (step S601). Specifically, of the accumulated points of each character stored in the predetermined storage buffer, 100 points to be given this time are added to the accumulated points of the character currently set as my character. In the process, when the variable display result designated by the display result designation command is "probable variation big hit", the probable variation state is started from now on, so that the result of the game of each character stored in the predetermined storage buffer is displayed. Among them, the probability variation number included in the current game result of my character is increased by 1. Instead of step S538, the number of jackpots may be increased by 1 at this timing.

After that, it is determined whether the variable display result designated by the display result designation command is "non-probable variation big hit" (step S602A), and when it is "non-probability variation big hit", a high point giving period is set (step S602B). Here, as described above, the value of the predetermined number of times (the number of executions of variable display that can be executed until the time-saving state ends)+20 times (for example, 120) is set as the count initial value in the predetermined counter.

If it is not the “uncertain variation jackpot” (step S602A; No), after step S602B, the accumulated points after the points are added (added) in step S601 (the accumulated points of the current my character) are It is determined whether or not the value has reached the level (step S603). When the accumulated points have reached the level-up value (step S603; Yes), the level of the current my character is increased (step S604). Then, a questionnaire answer ticket is added (step S605). In step S604, display control for notifying that the level has been increased may be performed.

When the cumulative points have not reached the value that can be raised to the level (step S603; No), after step S605, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to "0" (step S606).

(Update of game history etc. performed by the management server 1000)
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed when the management server 1000 updates the game history and the like. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays the (coded) two-dimensional code indicating the result of the game and the like (step S830, FIG. 23(C)). The control unit 110 of the mobile terminal 1001 captures and acquires the two-dimensional code by the camera unit 160 based on the operation of the operation unit 130 by the player (step SA21). The control unit 110 decodes the acquired two-dimensional code, and the information indicated by the two-dimensional code (each information such as the result of the game stored in the predetermined storage buffer (each information in FIG. 25), the management server 1000 The address of the member site to be managed) is acquired, the member site of the address of the acquired information is accessed through the telecommunication network 1002, and each information such as the result of the game (each information in FIG. 25) is managed by the management server 1000. Send to.

Here, the management server 1000 stores in the storage unit 220 a player database that stores a game history and the like. In the player database, as shown in FIG. 35, (1) the number of times of variable display executed (the number of times of variable display) executed and the number of big hits (big hit) when each character is set as my character in the user ID. Number of times), a game history consisting of the number of times (probability variation number) controlled to the probability variation state (see the columns of variable display number, jackpot number, probability variation number in each column of characters A to C in FIG. 35), and (2) each character Level, the total points accumulated when each character was set as my character (total points) (see the level and total points column for each of the characters A to C in FIG. 25), and (3) Current My Character And (4) the number of acquired questionnaire response tickets are stored in association with each other.

Upon receiving each piece of information such as the result of the game transmitted in step SA22, the control unit 210 of the management server 1000 updates the contents of the player database based on these pieces of information (step SB21). The information transmitted is the information shown by the two-dimensional code, and is the information shown in FIG. In step SB21, the information (1) to (4) stored corresponding to the same user ID as the user ID included in the transmitted transmission information is updated with the transmission information (each information in the database is updated). Each numerical value indicated by the transmission information is added to each numerical value). After that, the control unit 210 transmits an update message to the mobile terminal 1001 (step SB22). When the mobile terminal 1001 receives the information indicating the update, the control unit 110 displays the information indicating the update on the display unit 140 (step SA22).

(Process when responding to the questionnaire)
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed when a player answers a questionnaire. When the player answers the questionnaire, the portable terminal 1001 logs in to the member site managed by the management server 1000 and operates the questionnaire page (for example, the screen of FIG. 40D) as the management server by the operation of the player. It is acquired from 1000 and displayed on the display unit 140 (step SA31). The player sees the display screen and performs an operation for selecting the execution frequency of the prefetching notice on the operation unit 130. When the control unit 110 of the mobile terminal 1001 receives the selected operation (step SA32), the control unit 110 transmits the answer (execution frequency) selected by the operation to the management server 1000 (step SA33). Here, the management server 1000 totals the number of responses (the number of times selected by the response) of each execution frequency based on the response transmitted from the mobile terminal of each player. FIG. 37 shows the totalized contents (totalized contents are stored in the storage unit 220). When the response is transmitted from the mobile terminal 1001, the control unit 210 of the management server 1000 adds 1 to the number of responses of the execution frequency indicated by the response, and the user ID of the player in the player database (already logged in). Since the user ID has been acquired by the management server 1000, the number of questionnaire response tickets corresponding to the user ID is decremented by 1 (step SB31).

After that, the control unit 210 transmits the response acceptance to the mobile terminal 1001 (step SB32). When the mobile terminal 1001 receives the response acceptance, the control unit 110 displays the response acceptance on the display unit 140 (step SA34). If the player does not have the questionnaire response ticket, for example, the control unit 210 may not supply the questionnaire page to the mobile terminal 1001. Alternatively, it may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 1001 that the reply cannot be made when the reply is received. Also, a plurality of answer tickets may be used at the same time (that is, the same or different answers may be given a plurality of times at a time).

(Processing when the result of the questionnaire is reflected in the password)
FIG. 38 shows a process performed by the management server 1000 on a regular basis when the password is set to the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice according to the answer result (collection result) of the questionnaire. The process of FIG. 38 is executed every Friday at 23:51 immediately after the deadline for answering the questionnaire. For example, the management server 1000 has a calendar function and the like, and the date and time is specified by the calendar function. The acceptance of the questionnaire starts every Saturday at 0:00 am. From 23:51 Friday to 23:59 Friday, the period is such that no questionnaire is accepted and no password is issued. Saturday 0:00 to 23:50, which is the questionnaire reception period, is also referred to as the questionnaire reception period below. Since the game hall is not normally open at midnight, no answer ticket is given during the time zone such as 23:51 to 23:59.

In the process of FIG. 38, the control unit 210 of the management server 1000 sets the current total content currently managed in the storage unit 220 as the totalized result, and the highest number of answers (the most selected number in the questionnaire) in the totalized result. The pre-reading notice frequency specified value corresponding to the answer (that is, the execution frequency) that has been frequently set is set as the use value used for the password issued from 0:00 on Saturday (step SB43). For example, the frequency designated value is set by storing the data of the frequency designated value in a predetermined area of the storage unit 220. When the execution frequency with the largest number of responses is "highest", the frequency specification value of the prefetch notice is "5", "high" is "4", "medium" is "3", It is "2" when it is "low" and "1" when it is "lowest" (see FIG. 37).

After that, the control unit 210 resets the number of all questionnaire answer tickets in the player database to 0 (step SB44). Due to this, the answer ticket given during a certain questionnaire reception period is deleted and becomes invalid unless it is used before the questionnaire reception period ends (when the questionnaire is not answered).

(Process when issuing password)
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of processing when a player requests the issuance of a password. When the player requests the issuance of the password, the mobile terminal 1001 logs in to the member site managed by the management server 1000 by the operation of the player. After that, when the control unit 110 of the mobile terminal 1001 accepts an operation for requesting a password (for example, an operation for selecting password issuance on the top menu screen of FIG. 40A) (step SA51), the password issuance request is managed. It transmits to the server 1001 (step SB51).

Upon receiving the password issuance request, the control unit 210 of the management server 1001 issues a password for the target user (the player who has issued the password issuance) (step SB51). Specifically, the control unit 210 refers to the player database, and the information (password is used) corresponding to the user ID of the target user (since the user has already logged in, the management server 1000 has acquired the user ID). Information used). The information includes the level of each of the characters A to C, the accumulated points, and the current my character. The control unit 210 adds the user ID and the expiration date of the password to be issued (which may be specified by a calendar function or the like) to the acquired information, and when there is a pre-reading notice frequency specified value set as a use value. Adds the frequency specified value and converts the information including all of these into a password. As a result, the password is issued. The pre-reading notice frequency specification value set as the use value is set for all issued passwords (the pre-reading notice frequency specification value is included in the information indicated by each of the issued passwords).

After step SB51, the control unit 210 transmits the issued (converted and obtained) password to the mobile terminal 1001 (step SB52). When mobile terminal 1001 receives the password, control unit 110 displays the password on display unit 140 (step SA53) (see, for example, FIG. 40B). The player inputs the password into the pachinko gaming machine 1 to play the game.

(WEB page displayed on mobile terminal 1001)
FIG. 40(A) is the top page of the member site after login. On the top page, in addition to the model name of the pachinko gaming machine 1, "Password issuance", "Game history confirmation", "Questionnaire answer", "Questionnaire progress", "My character selection" are displayed. Select any item (for example, touch any item). It should be noted that when there are 0 questionnaire response tickets, it is preferable to hide the "questionnaire answer". Further, during a period in which the password cannot be issued, a period in which the questionnaire cannot be answered, and the like, "password issuance" and "questionnaire response" may be appropriately hidden.

When "Issue password" is selected, the process of FIG. 39 is executed, and the screen of FIG. 40(B) is displayed on the mobile terminal 1001.

When “Confirm Game History etc.” is selected, each information such as the game history, the current my character, the level, the accumulated points, etc. recorded in the player database corresponding to the user ID of the player is stored in the management server 1001. 40C, the screen of FIG. 40C is displayed on the mobile terminal 1001.

When "answer for questionnaire" is selected, the screen of FIG. 40D is displayed on the mobile terminal 1001. When the player performs an operation of selecting the execution frequency on the screen, the number of questionnaire response tickets is reduced by one, and the number of answers of the selected execution frequency in the aggregation contents (in the middle of aggregation) managed by the management server 1000. Is increased by one (see FIG. 36).

When “Interim progress of questionnaire” is selected, the total status (current total contents) managed by the management server 1000 is transmitted from the management server 1001, and the screen of FIG. 40(E) (interim progress of the number of answers to the questionnaire) Is displayed on the mobile terminal 1001.

When “My character selection” is selected, the screen of FIG. 40(F) is displayed on the mobile terminal 1001. When the player performs an operation of selecting a character to be used as my character, the information of the selected character is transmitted to the management server 1000, and the current my character managed in the player database is changed to the selected character. It

(Effect of this embodiment)
In this embodiment, the frequency designation value indicating the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice that the number of answers (the number of choices) in the questionnaire that can be answered by the questionnaire answer ticket is the first is all issued in the specific period after the predetermined timing. Is set to the password of. Since the player who uses the game system 1 inputs the password to the pachinko gaming machine 1 to play the game, all the players who use the game system 1 perform the pre-reading notice execution frequency reflecting the questionnaire result. Since the game can be played with, the willingness to participate in the game system 1 is increased (for example, trying to answer the favorite execution frequency more), and the interest of the game is improved (the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is increased. (Promoted)). In addition, since the game is played at the execution frequency according to the questionnaire result, the player may also play the game at the execution frequency in the prefetch notice (the execution frequency that is ranked first in the questionnaire) that is not usually selected. Therefore, the execution frequency may unexpectedly meet the preference of the player, the player can make a new discovery, and the interest of the game is improved. In particular, there is a non-changeable period in which the execution frequency cannot be changed on the pachinko gaming machine 1, and during this period, the game is forcibly executed at the execution frequency according to the questionnaire result, so the player normally does not select. Opportunities to play the game at the frequency of execution with the prefetch notice increase, and similarly to the above, the player can make a new discovery, and the interest of the game is improved.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the point for raising the level of My character reaches a predetermined value (a value required for leveling up), a questionnaire answer ticket is given, so that the player can play the game with the pachinko machine 1. The motivation to play increases and the interest of the game improves (the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 increases).

Further, in this embodiment, since the current total content (progress of the questionnaire) can be confirmed on the mobile phone 1001 (FIG. 40(E)), since the user tries to answer the questionnaire according to the total content, the questionnaire The willingness to answer and the willingness to participate in the game system 1 are increased, and the interest of the game is improved (the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is increased). It should be noted that during the course of the process, the remaining period of the questionnaire reception period may be notified, whereby the player can confirm the remaining period, and if the remaining period is short, the player will try to answer the questionnaire further. The willingness to answer and the willingness to participate in the game system 1 are increased, and the interest of the game is improved (the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is increased). Further, it is preferable to display the total content (progress of the questionnaire) and the image for answering the questionnaire on the same screen. As a result, it is possible to answer the questionnaire while looking at the results (in the middle) of the total contents, which improves the convenience of the player.

Further, in this embodiment, a high point award period is provided, and the player tries to play a game during the high point award period, so that the interest of the game is improved (the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Increase). In particular, in this embodiment, the high point awarding period is a period after the end of the time saving state after the non-probable variation big hit, and the period is also a period in which the player can easily stop the game. By setting such a period as the high point award period, it is possible for the player to make it difficult for the player to stop the game and the interest of the game is improved (the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is increased). In this way, by setting the high point award period to a predetermined period after the advantageous state for the player ends (particularly, a predetermined period started after returning to the normal state), it is difficult for the player to stop the game. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game (the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is increased).

Further, in this embodiment, a questionnaire acceptance period is provided, and the questionnaire response ticket acquired during a certain questionnaire acceptance period is deleted (invalidated) after the questionnaire acceptance period ends, so that the player answers the questionnaire. The motivation to use up more will increase, the willingness to answer the questionnaire and the willingness to participate in the game system 1 will increase, and the interest of the game will improve (the operation of the pachinko game machine 1 will increase).

Further, in this embodiment, even if the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice changes, the large-scale expectation level of the pre-reading notice in which the hold display symbol changes to red or green, which has a high big-jack expectation level, is maintained. In particular, the jackpot expectation of the look-ahead notice that the hold display pattern changes to red or green is changed according to the execution frequency of the look-ahead notice of the look-ahead notice that the hold display pattern changes to blue with a low jackpot expectation. By that, it is kept. This makes it possible to increase the reliability of the pre-reading notice with high jackpot expectation, and the expectation of the player when the pre-reading notice in which the pending display pattern changes to red or green with high jackpot expectation is executed. It can be maintained and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

Further, in this embodiment, the frequency buffer value is not reset when the two-dimensional code is output. Therefore, the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice reflecting the questionnaire result remains set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, so that the player who is not using the gaming system 900 (not registered as a member) can also benefit from the questionnaire result. Therefore, the player is motivated to newly participate in the game (questionnaire, etc.) by the game system 900, and the interest of the game is improved (the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is increased).

In addition, by setting the subject of questionnaire to the execution frequency of the prefetching notice, the execution frequency changes depending on the result of the questionnaire, so that the interest of the game is improved. Further, in this embodiment, the execution frequency of the prefetching announcement cannot be changed in a predetermined period (unchangeable period) after reflecting the questionnaire result, while the execution frequency can be changed in a period other than the predetermined period. Therefore, the player can search for a favorite execution frequency at a certain timing, and the interest of the game is improved.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and the like, and various modifications and applications of the above embodiments and the like are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-mentioned embodiment, and it is possible to solve at least one problem in the related art, and the part described in the above-mentioned embodiment It may be provided with the structure of. The modifications of the above-described embodiment are illustrated below, but at least some of the modifications can be combined as long as no contradiction occurs.

(Modification 1)
In the above, the target of the questionnaire is the execution frequency of the prefetch effect, but the execution frequency of other effects may be used. For example, a general reach effect, a part of a specific reach effect such as super reach B of the reach effects, a notice effect that gives a notice of a big hit expectation degree of the variable display being executed, a pseudo-link that temporarily stops the variable display, and the like. Any suitable presentation may be used.

(Modification 2)
The subject of the questionnaire may be the aspect of the production. For example, as shown in FIG. 41, one of the characters A to C is selected in the questionnaire conducted on the mobile terminal 1001. Then, the character with the highest number of answers in the questionnaire is used for at least one specific symbol that can be displayed, for example, a symbol such as the decorative symbol “7” that tends to be advantageous to the player. It may be set to. It should be noted that the character having the highest number of answers may be made to appear in the reach effect, the notice effect, or the like. The form of the effect may be the background of the display screen on which the variable display of the decorative pattern is executed, the effect mode, or the like. With such a configuration, the same effects as described above can be obtained, and the number of opportunities to play a game in which an effect that is not normally selected is executed is increased, so that the player can make a new discovery and the interest of the game can be increased. Is improved.

(Modification 3)
In the above-mentioned embodiment, the player manually answers the questionnaire, but the questionnaire may be automatically answered. For example, the setting related to the performance set by the player himself (the setting of the execution frequency of the performance and the mode of the performance) is supplied to the management server 1000 via the two-dimensional code as in the above embodiment, and is supplied to the management server 1000. Settings related to the performance may be aggregated. In this case, for example, the processing shown in FIG. 42 is executed.

In the processing of FIG. 42, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shows the result of the game, the setting of the effect (for example, the setting of the execution frequency of the notice effect (for example, the frequency specification value of the prefetch notice), the setting of the my character, etc.) ( Display the 2D code (encoded). The control unit 110 of the mobile terminal 1001 captures and acquires the two-dimensional code by the camera unit 160 based on the operation of the operation unit 130 by the player (step SA21). The control unit 110 decodes the acquired two-dimensional code, and the information indicated by the two-dimensional code (results of the game stored in the predetermined storage buffer, information such as effect settings, members managed by the management server 1000). The site address) is acquired, the member site of the address of the acquired information is accessed through the telecommunications network 1002, and each information such as the result of the game and the effect setting is transmitted to the management server 1000.

When the control unit 210 of the management server 1000 receives each piece of information such as the result of the game transmitted in step SA22, it updates the contents of the player database based on these pieces of information (step SB21. For details, refer to the embodiment described above. See also). After that, the control unit 210 increments the number of answers of the setting in the current total content (for example, total content of FIG. 37) as the questionnaire response based on the effect setting included in the information transmitted in step SA22. .. It should be noted that 1 may be added only when the questionnaire answer ticket is given, or the number of questionnaire answer tickets may be added as the number of answers.

After that, similar to the above embodiment, the update is transmitted to the mobile terminal 1001 (step SB22). When the mobile terminal 1001 receives the information indicating the update, the control unit 110 displays the information indicating the update on the display unit 140 (step SA22).

In this way, by automatically answering the questionnaire, the burden on the player is reduced and the enjoyment of the game is improved. Further, since the contents actually set by the player itself are the answers to the questionnaire, the credibility of the questionnaire result is enhanced.

(Modification 4)
The setting of the effect set by the input of the password (the execution frequency of the prefetching notice, etc.) may be displayed on the image display device 5 by the pachinko gaming machine 1 (CPU 120 for effect control) (see FIG. 43). As a result, the result of the questionnaire can be clearly understood, and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

(Modification 5)
The questionnaire above may be changed to popular votes. In this case, the number of answers is first and the number of votes is first. The answer ticket for the questionnaire is a voting ticket. Moreover, the answer ticket or the like may be an item. For example, items collected according to the progress of the game are collected, and the collected items are supplied to the management server 1000 by a two-dimensional code, and the management server 1000 collects the most items in a predetermined collection period (total period). Settings related to effects according to (items according to totaling results) (settings for performing the effects in which the item appears or effects associated with the item, effects are executed with the execution frequency associated with the item) Setting) may be set to a password issued after that. It should be noted that the answer ticket and the like do not have to be deleted (invalid) after the lapse of one questionnaire acceptance period. As a result, the player can save a large number of answer tickets and the like, and can use a large number of answer tickets at any time.

(Modification 6)
There may be a plurality of high point granting periods. Further, the ratio of increasing the points to be given may be different in each of the plurality of high point giving periods. For example, a period during which the simultaneous production is executed may be prepared as the high point giving period. For example, when the date and time specified by the calendar function or the like of the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes a specific date and time (for example, every day at noon), the simultaneous production is performed simultaneously by the pachinko gaming machines 1 of the same type. It is a directing. As the simultaneous production, for example, an effect in which music (a predetermined song or the like) is played during the simultaneous production execution period, a specific notice production in which the frequency or the jackpot expectation is increased during the simultaneous production execution period, or a predetermined production mode ( (Mission mode), special notice production that is executed only during the execution period of simultaneous production. When the execution period of the simultaneous production and the high point giving period in the above-mentioned embodiment overlap, more points may be given in the overlapping period (for example, the execution period of the simultaneous production and the execution period of the above-mentioned embodiment). In the high point awarding period in the form, the points to be given are doubled respectively, but in the period when the two are overlapped, the points to be given are not 8 times but 8 times).

The high point awarding period may be any number of points to be given at one time, an opportunity to give points (a condition for giving a point, etc.) and the like as compared with a normal period other than the period. By setting at least one of the plurality of high point awarding periods to a predetermined period after the advantageous state for the player ends (especially, a predetermined period that starts after returning to the normal state), the player can It is possible to make it difficult to stop the game, and the enjoyment of the game is improved (the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is increased).

(Modification 7)
During a big hit, a time saving state, a probability changing state, etc., a character other than the preset my character may be temporarily set as a my character. In this case, the points and game results obtained during the period in which the other character is set as my character are added to the other character.

(Modification 8)
In the above-mentioned embodiment, by the end of the game (in the above, the output of the two-dimensional code, the player may instruct the end operation), the game other than the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice reflecting the questionnaire result is executed. Although the result and the like (including setting and level of my character, total points, etc.) are reset, the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice reflecting the result of the questionnaire may also be reset. Further, in the above embodiment, even when the player changes the execution frequency of the prefetching notice, the change is not reset, but only the execution frequency of the prefetching notice that reflects the questionnaire result is not reset, The execution frequency of the look-ahead notice changed by the player may be reset. Further, in the above description, the unchangeable period in which the execution frequency of the prefetching notice cannot be changed is provided, but the period may not be provided. That is, the execution frequency of the prefetch notice reflecting the questionnaire result is set by the input of the password, and the execution frequency may be freely changed by the player.

(Modification 9)
In the above embodiment, the questionnaire response ticket is given according to the points, but regardless of the points, one or more predetermined conditions are satisfied (for example, the variable display number becomes the predetermined number, it becomes a big hit. In addition, a questionnaire answering ticket may be added. Further, any conditions may be used for the point giving condition and the answer ticket giving condition. For example, when you are in a time saving state, when you are in a sudden change state, when a predetermined notice effect or pseudo-relation is executed, when you clear a mission, when simultaneous production is executed, a predetermined number of prize balls The condition for giving may be, for example, when In addition, after the grant condition is satisfied, points and answer tickets may be granted at a fixed ratio by a predetermined lottery (randomly determined using a random number value and a table) (that is, the grant condition is satisfied. However, it may not be granted). Voting tickets and items may be given according to points, or points may be given regardless of points.

The high point awarding period may be replaced with a high award period such as a questionnaire response ticket, a voting ticket, and an item (hereinafter referred to as an answer ticket). The period may be larger than the normal period other than the period, as long as the number of answer tickets or the like to be given at one time is increased, or the opportunity to give the answer tickets or the like (the condition for giving points) is increased.

(Modification 10)
The information included in the game result can also be changed as appropriate. The number of times saved, the number of missions cleared, the number of pre-reading notices, the number of super-reach, the number of pseudo-repetitions, etc. may be included in the game result.

(Modification 11)
The look-ahead determination is not limited to, for example, determination of whether or not the variable display result of the variable display of the target is “big hit”, and determination of whether a reach is established or a specific reach effect is executed. Alternatively, for example, similar to the determination of the variation pattern, the random number value MR3 and the table may be used to predict the variation pattern of the target, and it may be determined whether the reach is established based on the predicted variation pattern. As described above, the look-ahead determination may be performed as long as it determines whether the variable display mode of the target is the predetermined mode. The pre-reading notice executed based on the pre-reading determination is an effect that gives notice that the variable display mode of the target becomes the predetermined mode. If the predetermined mode is reach or the like, the pre-reading notice will give a notice of the jackpot expectation. The notice effect as the notice of advance read may be a notice of the degree of expectation that the target will be in a predetermined state.

Only the presence/absence of execution of the pre-reading notice may be determined by lottery, and when it is decided to execute the pre-reading notice, the form of the pre-reading notice (color after change, etc.) may be decided. In this case, for example, the determination rate (whether 0% or 100% is included, which is the same for other determination rates as long as there is no contradiction) of whether or not to execute the prefetching notice is set as the frequency buffer value (the set execution frequency of the prefetching notice). By differently depending on the result (the result may be different depending on the result of the prefetching determination), different execution frequencies for the prefetching notice can be realized. Then, by making the determination rate of the look-ahead notice aspect common regardless of the frequency buffer value (however, by changing the determination rate depending on the determination result, it is possible to have a jackpot expectation etc.) It is possible to keep the order of etc. regardless of the frequency buffer value. Although the determination rate of whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice differs depending on the frequency buffer value, it is assumed that it does not depend on the result of the pre-reading determination (such as preparing a table with the same determination rate regardless of the determination result). The aspect determination rate is the same regardless of the frequency buffer value (however, the determination rate is different according to the determination result, so that a big hit expectation degree is provided), and the expectation degree of the notice target (big hit expectation Degree) can be constant regardless of the frequency buffer value. Further, for example, the determination rate of whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice may be changed depending on whether or not the jackpot is determined, and the determination rate of the form of the pre-reading notice may be changed according to whether or not the target is reach. May be.

(Modification 12)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management server 1000 may be able to communicate with each other via the telecommunication network 1002 or the like. In this case, for example, the information indicated by the two-dimensional code such as the result of the game may be transmitted from the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the management server 1000 without passing through the mobile terminal 1001, and the password is sent from the management server 1000 to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Information corresponding to the information shown may be transmitted.

(Modification 13)
The assignment of the questionnaire response ticket may be managed by the management server 1000 side. That is, the management server 1000 may determine whether or not to give the questionnaire response ticket based on the game result, the game history, the points, and the like. Further, the management server 1000 side may increase the level of the character based on the game history or the like. All of the settings related to performance (setting of my character, setting of various performance modes, setting of execution frequency of performance, etc.) are either managed server 1000 (setting via mobile terminal 1001) or pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, these may be distributed by the management server 1000 and the pachinko gaming machine 1. Moreover, the answers to the questionnaire, the voting, and the like may be performed through the pachinko gaming machine 1. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may output the result of the answer made at that time as a two-dimensional code and supply the result of the answer to the management server 1000 via the mobile terminal 1001.

(Modification 14)
The information output as the two-dimensional code may not include the cumulative points. That is, the management server 1000 does not have to manage the accumulated points (the accumulated points may be truncated at the end of the game (when outputting the two-dimensional code) on the pachinko gaming machine 1 side). In such a case, when the number of points acquired during one game reaches a value required for leveling up the current My Character, the My Character is leveled up. However, if the player does not level up, points will be gained from 0 again in the next game.

(Modification 15)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 outputs a plurality of output information (information to be output by the pachinko gaming machine 1) including the current character and its level, the number of questionnaire answer tickets given, the member site address, etc. as a result of the game. Alternatively, the two-dimensional code may be output separately. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may display all of the plurality of two-dimensional codes at one time, or the plurality of two-dimensional codes may be sequentially displayed each time the player operates the stick controller 31A or the like. The entire two-dimensional code may be displayed.

The mobile terminal 1001 supplies output information (game results and the like) to the management server 1000 when, for example, all of the plurality of two-dimensional codes output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 are photographed. Note that the shooting order of the plurality of two-dimensional codes is arbitrary for the player. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 outputs a two-dimensional code, the two-dimensional code includes the total number of the two-dimensional codes to be output and its own identification information. Then, the mobile terminal 1001 determines, based on the total number, whether all the two-dimensional codes have been read (whether or not they have been photographed). ) Is supplied to the management server 1000. This reduces the management burden on the management server 1000. Note that the shooting order of the two-dimensional code may be designated to the player (such as displaying the shooting order on the image display device 5).

The mobile terminal 1001 may supply the information indicated by the captured two-dimensional code to the management server 1000 every time one of the plurality of two-dimensional codes is captured. In this case, for example, each piece of information indicated by each two-dimensional code includes a user ID, a member site address, and the like. Further, each piece of information indicated by each two-dimensional code includes identification information of output information to which the information indicated by the two-dimensional code belongs, and on the side of the management server 1000, which information is the same as which piece of information according to the identification information. It may be possible to specify whether it belongs to the output information.

(Modification 16)
The above information exchanged between the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management server 1000 in the form of a two-dimensional code or password may be exchanged directly via the Internet.

(Modification 17)
The variable display (may be simply variable display) of the identification information (special drawing, decorative design, general drawing, etc.) also includes blinking of the identification information. For example, in a special drawing or a general drawing, a pattern in which all the segments are turned off and a pattern in which at least some of the segments are turned on (for example, a lost pattern) are alternately repeated. This is included in the variable display of identification information ( In this case, the one pattern (for example, a lost pattern) appears to blink. Further, the decorative design or the normal design may be variably displayed by blinking. Further, the identification information variably displayed in the variable display and the identification information as the result of the variable display may be different. For example, as a variable display of a special drawing or a general drawing, a display with one horizontal bar (“−”) blinking is performed, and as a variable display result, other display (“7” for “big hit”, The variable display of the identification information includes deriving and displaying "1" or the like in the case of "miss". For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be the confirmed decorative pattern. In the variable display of one time, the mode in which the identification information that was not displayed in the initial predetermined period is displayed after the predetermined period has passed is also included in the variable display of the identification information (the special symbol is the temporary stop of the final stop symbol). It may be a decorative design that appears for the first time.) The gaming machine may be, for example, one that performs variable display.

(Modification 18)
The pre-reading determination may be performed on the production control board 12 side. For example, a command indicating each random number value at the time of starting winning may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 at the time of starting winning, and the look-ahead determination may be performed in the effect control board 12.

(Modification 19)
In the above embodiment, by determining the jackpot type at the start of fluctuation, it is determined whether or not the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is the "probability variation state", but at the start of variation, the big winning opening pattern ( Only the mode of the round game) is determined, and the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed a certain area (for example, a specific area in the special winning opening) during the jackpot gaming state. You may choose to.

(Modification 20)
In the above-described embodiment, one variation pattern command is issued at the start of variation in order to notify the production control board 12 of the variation pattern indicating the variation time and the variation mode such as the type of reach production and the presence/absence of pseudo-relation. Although the example of transmitting is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-relation, whether or not there is a sliding effect, and the like before reaching (so-called when not reaching. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of reach and the presence/absence of re-lottery production, etc., after the reach (so-called the first when the reach is not reached). It is also possible to transmit a command indicating the fluctuation time or the fluctuation mode after 2 stops). In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. Incidentally, the game control microcomputer 100 notifies the variation time by each of two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific variation mode executed at each timing. Good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt). (In) the second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the variation pattern by using two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command.

(Modification 21)
In addition, the image display operation in the image display device and the voice output operation in the speaker for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decorative LED. Various effect operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

(Structure exemplifying at least a part of the above-described embodiments etc.)
Next, a description will be given of a configuration and a further modified example of which at least a part of the above-described embodiment and the modified example is an example, but the following structure may be partially omitted as appropriate, or only a part thereof is adopted. You may comprise a game machine.

(1-1) The game system is
A gaming machine for playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) and a providing means (for example, a management server 1000) for providing a player with input information (for example, information indicated by a password) for inputting into the gaming machine. Etc.) and a gaming system (for example, a gaming system 900, etc.),
The gaming machine is
Performance executing means for executing a performance according to the input information input to the gaming machine (for example, a performance control board 12 for performing a performance with the current My character or the like indicated by the password),
Specific information providing means for providing the player with specific information (for example, a questionnaire answering ticket) based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition (for example, a performance control board 12 for giving a questionnaire answering ticket every time my character is upgraded) ) And,
The providing means is
A totaling process (for example, totaling the answers of the questionnaire based on the questionnaire answer ticket) for performing a predetermined totalization (for example, totaling the answers of the questionnaire) based on the specific information added by the specific information adding unit,
Special information (for example, a frequency specification value of prefetching notice) reflecting the result of the predetermined totaling by the totaling processing is performed within a specific period (for example, after the processing of step SB43 and after the end of the questionnaire receiving period). It is possible to execute a providing process (for example, setting the frequency specification value of the prefetching notice to all issued passwords) by including it in all the input information to be provided,
The gaming machine changes the setting related to the effect executed by the effect executing unit in accordance with the special information included in the input information (for example, updates the frequency buffer value with the frequency specification value of the prefetch notice). By further providing a production control board 12 for updating the execution frequency of the prefetching notice),
It is characterized by
In addition,
The gaming machine includes a detection unit (for example, a stick controller 31A, a push button 31B, etc.) that detects the movement of the player,
Predetermined information output means (for example, two-dimensional code output control board) for outputting predetermined information (for example, information indicated by the two-dimensional code) based on the detection of the player's motion by the detection means. 12 and the like) and
The predetermined information output means outputs the specific information given to the player by including it in the predetermined information (for example, including the number of questionnaire response tickets in the information indicated by the two-dimensional code).
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(1-2) The gaming machine is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) to which input information (for example, information indicated by a password) provided from a providing unit (for example, a management server 1000) is input,
Production execution means for executing a production according to the input information (for example, a production control board 12 for producing a production with the current my character or the like indicated by the password),
Specific information giving means for giving the player specific information (for example, questionnaire answer vouchers, etc.) used for predetermined counting by the providing means (for example, counting questionnaire answers) And a production control board 12 for giving a questionnaire response ticket to),
The input information may include special information that reflects the result of the predetermined aggregation (for example, a prespecified advance notice frequency specified value).
The special information is included in all of the input information provided within a specific period (for example, after the processing of step SB43 and after the end of the questionnaire reception period) (for example, all the frequency specification values of the prefetching notice are specified). Set as password),
According to the special information included in the input information, the changing means for changing the setting related to the effect executed by the effect executing means (for example, by updating the frequency buffer value with the frequency specified value of the advance read advance notice, The production control board 12 for updating the execution frequency of the notice is further provided,
It is characterized by

(1-3) The providing device (management device) is
A providing device (for example, a management server 1000) for providing a player with input information (for example, information indicated by a password) for inputting into a game machine for playing a game (for example, a pachinko game machine 1 or the like),
A counting means (for example, a questionnaire based on a questionnaire response ticket) for performing a predetermined counting (for example, counting the answers of a questionnaire) based on specific information given to the player by the gaming machine based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. Totaling the answers)
Special information reflecting the result of the predetermined counting by the counting means (for example, a prespecified advance notice frequency specified value) is set within a specific period (for example, after the process of step SB43 and after the questionnaire acceptance period). Providing means for providing by including it in all the input information to be provided (for example, setting the frequency specification value of the prefetching notice in all issued passwords),
The special information included in the input information is information for changing the setting relating to the effect executed by the gaming machine,
It is characterized by

The gaming machine may be a slot machine or the like.

In the above embodiment, the input information is information input as a password, but it may be information input as various codes such as a two-dimensional code and a one-dimensional code (for example, a gaming machine is a two-dimensional code). Provide a camera that captures the code and a reader that reads the one-dimensional code). The input information may be output as a plurality of passwords, a plurality of one-dimensional codes, a plurality of two-dimensional codes, or a combination of these. Further, the input information may be directly input to the gaming machine from the mobile terminal 1001 (or another storage medium) or the like by short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or infrared communication.

The providing means may be configured by a plurality of servers or devices, and the processing performed by the providing means may be performed by the plurality of servers or devices in a distributed manner. Further, for example, the device corresponding to the control unit 210 of the management server 1000 and the device corresponding to the storage unit 220 may be configured as separate devices.

The predetermined aggregation may be collectively performed at a certain timing. For example, the management server 1000 may sequentially store the information on the answers to the questionnaire without totaling the information, and after the deadline of the answers to the questionnaire, total the information on the answers that have been sequentially stored. The predetermined counting may be voting, counting items, etc. as described above.

The specific period may not be the same period as the next survey acceptance period. For example, assuming that the questionnaire reception period is one week, the period for setting the frequency specification value of the pre-reading notice reflecting the questionnaire result in the password may be three days after the reflection. In addition, the day to set the frequency specification value of the pre-reading notice reflecting the result of the questionnaire to the password may arrive before the end of the survey acceptance period (for example, the frequency specification value of the pre-reading notice reflecting the progress is changed to the password Set to)).

Instead of or in addition to the above configuration, the providing means may perform a predetermined totalization based on the setting regarding the effect set by the player (variant example 3 or the like). At this time, the specific information adding means or the like may be omitted.

The specific information may be provided by the providing means.

The detection means may be any means that detects the movement of the player, and may be a camera or an infrared sensor for detecting the movement of the player, in addition to the operation unit that receives the operation of the player.

The predetermined information may be output as a password or may be another code such as a one-dimensional code. The predetermined information may be output as a plurality of passwords, a plurality of one-dimensional codes, a plurality of two-dimensional codes, or a combination of these. The predetermined information may be output from the gaming machine to the mobile terminal 1001 (or another storage medium) or the like by short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or infrared communication.

In addition, since the above-mentioned changing means changes the setting related to the effect according to the special information included in the input information, for example, the setting related to the effect to be set according to the special information and the effect already set. If the setting and the setting are the same, the setting may be maintained. (Depending on the special information, changing the setting related to the performance does not change depending on the contents of the special information (setting related to the performance It may be a concept that includes maintaining)).

The special information may be information that directly expresses the result of the aggregation (for example, information that indicates each number of answers at each execution frequency as shown in FIG. 37) instead of indicating the setting related to the effect. In this case, the setting related to the effect after the change is specified on the gaming machine side based on the special information (for example, the execution frequency of the number one answer is specified from the information indicating the number of answers of each execution frequency, and the effect is produced). Set as the execution frequency).

(2) The gaming machine includes predetermined information output means (for example, effect control board 12 that outputs a two-dimensional code) that outputs predetermined information (for example, information indicated by a two-dimensional code),
The predetermined information output means outputs the specific information given to the player by including it in the predetermined information (for example, including the number of questionnaire response tickets in the information indicated by the two-dimensional code).
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(3) The specific information giving means gives points according to the progress of the game, and gives the specific information when the points reach a predetermined value (for example, points for increasing the level of my character are given. When you give a questionnaire answer ticket, etc.),
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In the above embodiment, when the number of points reached a predetermined value, it was also when the level of my character increased, but the number of points that the level increased and the number of points to which specific information (questionnaire answer ticket, etc.) was given And may be different.

(4) The providing unit further includes a progress notification unit (see, for example, FIG. 40(E)) that notifies the progress of the predetermined aggregation.
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(5) The specific information giving means is more likely to give the specific information to the player in a special period (for example, a high point award period) than in a non-special period (for example, double points are given in a high point award period). Be done),
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In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the period for easily giving the questionnaire answer ticket is realized by the high point giving period, but for example, as the special period, the period for directly giving the questionnaire answer ticket with a high probability (questionnaire answer (A period for increasing the number of opportunities to give tickets) may be prepared.

(6) In the totaling process, the predetermined totaling is performed for a predetermined period (for example, questionnaire acceptance period), and in the predetermined totaling, only the specific information given in the period before the end of the predetermined period Is used to perform the predetermined aggregation (for example, the questionnaire response ticket becomes invalid after the questionnaire reception period has elapsed),
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The predetermined period may be a variable period such as ending when the total number of answers to the questionnaire reaches a predetermined number, instead of a fixed period.

(7) The setting related to the effect is a setting related to the execution frequency of a predetermined effect (for example, the execution frequency of prefetching notice).
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(8) The setting related to the effect is a setting related to the effect mode of a predetermined effect (for example, a character appearing in the effect, a decorative pattern, etc.).
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(9) The gaming machine includes an effect setting informing unit (e.g., FIG. 43, etc.) that notifies the current setting related to the effect.
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In addition, you may make it display the setting regarding the said said presentation on a member site.

(10) As a modification of the above embodiment, the gaming machine is
Variable display means for executing variable display (for example, the image display device 5 or the like),
At least during execution of variable display, adjusting means (for example, effect control board 12 or the like) capable of adjusting a predetermined effect setting according to an adjusting operation (for example, volume adjustment) by the player,
Adjustment image display means (for example, the first effect control board 12) for displaying an adjustment image (for example, volume image VL) corresponding to the adjustment by the adjustment means for a predetermined period,
The adjusted image display means renders the adjusted image invisible or difficult to visually recognize during a period in which the variable display result is derived and displayed in the variable display of the predetermined period (for example, FIG. 44).
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In this way, the player may be able to adjust the predetermined effect setting. The predetermined effect settings include, for example, the volume of effect sound and the brightness of the display screen. For example, a detection unit (an operation button, an infrared sensor, a camera for detecting an action, etc.) that detects the action of the player is provided, and the effect setting is adjusted based on the detected action. For example, a signal indicating the operation detected by the detection unit is transmitted to the effect control board 12, and the effect control board 12 changes (adjusts) a predetermined effect setting in accordance with the operation specified by the transmitted signal. .. Further, the effect control board 12 executes the effect with the current predetermined effect setting (when there is a change, the changed effect setting).

When the predetermined effect setting is changed, the effect control board 12 may display the changed effect setting on the screen of the image display device 5 for a predetermined period of time. For example, the change of the predetermined effect setting may be accepted during execution of the variable display, and in this case, the effect setting image corresponding to the changed predetermined effect setting is displayed for a predetermined period during execution of the variable display. .. However, when the variable display result is derived and displayed within the predetermined period, the effect setting image is made invisible or difficult to be visually recognized. Thereby, the visibility of the variable display result can be secured.

Specifically, when there is an operation of changing the volume (or the brightness may be changed), the effect control board 12 causes the screen of the image display device 5 to display the volume image VL corresponding to the changed volume (the changed volume). Volume image VL) (indicating the luminance of the degree of change when the luminance is changed) is displayed and erased after a predetermined period has elapsed (FIGS. 44A to 44C). However, when the variable display result of the variable display of the decorative design is derived within a predetermined period (when the design confirmation designating command is received as the effect control command), the variable display result of the displayed volume image VL is displayed. Are erased at the time of derivation (FIGS. 44(D) to (E)). For example, the volume image VL is erased before step S531. The volume image VL may be displayed in a semi-transparent display or a reduced display to make it difficult to visually recognize. Thereby, the visibility of the variable display result can be secured. In particular, when the volume image VL is displayed at the position superimposed on the variable display result, if the volume image VL is still displayed, the volume image VL is positioned on the stopped decorative pattern, and the stopped decorative pattern (variable The visibility of the display result) is impaired. However, the visibility can be secured by hiding the volume image VL, making it semi-transparent, or displaying it in a reduced size.

During the period in which the decorative design (fixed decorative design) is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 (for example, it is specified by the presence/absence of the hold, the elapsed time from the time of receiving the design fixing designating command, etc.), When the volume changing operation is performed, the volume image VL may not be displayed, or may be semi-transparent or reduced. As a result, when the period for displaying the stopped decorative design (fixed decorative design) is short (for example, when there is a hold. When there is a hold, the next variable display is immediately started, so the display is stopped. It is possible to prevent the volume image VL from impairing the visibility of the decorative pattern (variable display result) due to the short period). The volume may not be changed (that is, the operation of changing the volume may be invalidated) or may be changed. In addition, when the period during which the decorative design (fixed decorative design) is stopped and displayed exceeds a specific period (a period in which the volume image VL is not displayed, or semi-transparent or reduced display), such as when there is no hold, The volume image VL may not be displayed, or the display limitation of the volume image VL that is semi-transparent or reduced may be not performed (the visibility of the decorative pattern is secured if a long period elapses after the stop). Because the need to do it weakens).

Note that, similarly to the above, the volume image VL and the like may be hidden when the temporary stop mode is set due to the pseudo continuation or the like. Further, among the plurality of decorative patterns, when the volume image VL is displayed, when the volume-displayed decorative pattern stops (other decorative patterns may be changing), the volume image VL is similar to the above. May be hidden or the like.

With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce deterioration in recognizability of the variable display result.

At least a part of the display area of the adjusted image may overlap with at least a part of the derived display area of the variable display result.
With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the reduction in the visibility of the variable display result by, for example, deleting the adjusted image result image that overlaps at least part of the derived display area of the variable display result.

The error image (the image informing of the abnormality) may not be erased during the derivation display of the variable display result. Specifically, the abnormality detecting means is provided to display the error image when the abnormality is detected, but the error image is not erased even during the derivation display of the variable display result.
With such a configuration, the visibility of the error image can be ensured.

The display of the error image may be prioritized over the display of the adjustment image. For example, until the abnormality is eliminated, even if the adjustment of the predetermined effect setting is made, the adjustment image is not displayed and the error image is continuously displayed, or the adjustment image is displayed so as to be less noticeable than the error image. ..
With such a configuration, the visibility of the error image can be ensured.

The demo display may be kept visible when the adjustment operation is performed, but the demo display may be erased when the menu display operation (menu calling operation or the like) is performed.
With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably perform the demo display.

Determination means for determining whether or not to control in an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state),
Display means for variably displaying the identification information and deriving and displaying the variably displayed result in accordance with the determination result of the determining means;
Specific effect executing means capable of displaying a specific effect image (for example, an image displayed as part of a notice effect or a prefetch notice) during execution of variable display of identification information,
The specific effect image can be arranged at a position where at least a part of the identification information is on the front side (such as a front side layer in a plurality of layer structures) at an overlapping position,
In the period in which the variable display result of the identification information is derived, the specific effect execution unit sets the display mode of the specific effect image to a static mode at a position overlapping on the front side of the identification information (moving specific effect). The image may be stopped).
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent erroneous recognition of the display result.

In the present specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the effect (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) is “0%”. May be included. For example, it is also included that one is a ratio of "0%" and the other is a ratio of "100%" or a ratio less than "100%".

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R Speaker 9 Game effect lamp 11 Main board 12 Production control board 13 Voice control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Normal symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A, 22B Start switch 23 Count switch 100... Game control microcomputers 101, 121... ROM
102, 122... RAM
103... CPU
104, 124... Random number circuits 105, 125... I/O
120... CPU for production control
123... Display control unit

Claims (4)

A gaming system comprising: a gaming machine for playing a game; and providing means for providing a player with input information to be input to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine is
Performance executing means for executing a performance according to the input information input to the gaming machine,
Specific information adding means for adding specific information to the player when the number of points given according to the progress of the game reaches a predetermined value ,
The providing means is
Aggregation processing for performing a predetermined aggregation based on the specific information assigned by the specific information assigning means,
It is possible to execute a providing process in which special information reflecting the result of the predetermined totaling by the totaling process is included in all the input information to be provided within a specific period and provided,
The game machine further example Bei a changing means for changing the setting for the previous SL effect in accordance with the special information contained in the input information,
The specific information providing means, the special period is easier to give the specific information than the non-special period ,
A gaming system characterized by the following. A gaming machine to which the input information provided by the providing means is input,
Production execution means for executing the production according to the input information,
And a specific information assigning unit for assigning to the player specific information used for predetermined counting by the providing unit when the number of points given according to the progress of the game reaches a predetermined value ,
Wherein the input information is a special information reflecting the result of the predetermined aggregation may including,
The special information is included in all the input information provided within a specific period,
Further example Bei a changing means for changing the setting for the previous SL effect in accordance with the special information contained in the input information,
The specific information providing means, the special period is easier to give the specific information than the non-special period ,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The changing means can change the setting relating to the effect according to the operation of the operating means by the player,
Until the unchangeable period elapses after the setting related to the effect is changed according to the special information included in the input information, the change of the setting related to the effect according to the operation of the operation means by the player is limited. Will be
The game system according to claim 1. The changing means can change the setting relating to the effect according to the operation of the operating means by the player,
Until the unchangeable period elapses after the setting related to the effect is changed according to the special information included in the input information, the change of the setting related to the effect according to the operation of the operation means by the player is limited. Will be
The gaming machine according to claim 2.

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