JP6737635B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine for playing a game.

As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when a game medium is won in a start winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area. There is a pachinko gaming machine in which a game is played, a slot machine in which a predetermined number of bets are set and a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) are variably displayed when a start operation is performed. In the gaming machine configured such that the variable display of the identification information can be executed in this manner, when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display unit is the predetermined display result, a predetermined game value (for example, a jackpot) State transitions, etc.) to the player.

As such a gaming machine, a gaming machine is known in which effects and the like are executed according to a gaming history managed by a management device (for example, Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, when the game is over, a two-dimensional code including the data of the game history of the game can be displayed. When the player reads the two-dimensional code with the mobile terminal and accesses the management device, the game history managed by the management device is updated. When the password issued by the management device is input to the game machine, the game history can be taken over and the game can be played. In the gaming machine, effects and the like according to the game history accumulated so far are executed.

In the game machine of Patent Document 1, the main menu screen and the data clear screen are switched to the basic screen in a relatively short time when no operation is performed. As a result, even if the player finishes the game without switching to the basic screen, it is possible to specify that the game machine is not playing the game, and thus it is possible to prevent the operation of the game machine from decreasing. .. On the other hand, for screens that require relatively complicated operations for the player, such as password input operations, and for those that are annoying to the player if switched immediately, until the basic screen is switched when no operation is performed. The time is set longer than the screen above. As a result, the player is forced to perform a troublesome operation, the basic screen is switched during the password input operation, the entered password is initialized, and the password input operation must be performed again. It is possible to avoid the disadvantages caused to the utmost.

Japanese Patent No. 5671286

However, in the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, if the password input operation is started just before the switching time to the basic screen, the basic screen may be switched during the password input. When the screen is switched to the basic screen, the input contents are initialized, which is not convenient for the player.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the convenience of the player.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention,
In a gaming machine that plays a game (for example, slot machine 1),
Receiving means for receiving a specific operation for inputting the authentication information indicated by the management device ;
The specific operation (e.g., an input-related operations for entering a password) and a specific operation reception screen for receiving (e.g., a password input screen) can view the display means (e.g., a liquid crystal display device 51),
A transition means for transitioning the screen of the display means to the specific operation reception screen when the transition condition is satisfied (for example, when the player selects “password input” from the main menu screen shown in FIG. 10A) ( For example, when YES is determined in step S2307 of FIG. 17, the process of step S2402 of FIG. 18 is performed),
If the ending condition for ending the display of the specific operation reception screen is satisfied while the display unit is displaying the specific operation reception screen (for example, completion of the password input), the display of the specific operation reception screen is performed. And an initialization unit (for example, a sub CPU 91a) that initializes the input content by the specific operation at the same time,
The end condition includes that a predetermined period has elapsed since the transition to the specific operation reception screen,
The second event may occur while the first event is occurring,
When it is detected that the specific operation is performed during the display of the specific operation reception screen, an extension unit that extends the predetermined period (for example, a portion that performs the process of S2418 in FIG. 18) ,
When the authentication information input by the specific operation is authenticated, a game history storage process is executed to execute a process for storing a game history including the number of occurrences of the first event and the number of occurrences of the second event. And means ,
The game history accumulation processing execution means,
Counting means capable of executing a first counting process of counting the number of occurrences of the first event and capable of executing a second counting process of counting the number of occurrences of the second event after the first counting process. When,
A determination unit capable of performing a determination process of determining whether the number of occurrences of the first event has reached an upper limit value at which counting is not permitted, and setting a specific flag when the upper limit value is reached. ,
The counting means determines whether or not the specific flag is set before executing the first counting process, and when the specific flag is not set, the first counting process and the second counting process are performed. When the specific flag is set, neither the first counting process nor the second counting process is performed.
With this configuration, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player.

The specific operation includes an operation for selecting a character or a symbol forming the password issued by the management operation (for example, an operation of moving the character or the symbol forming the password by the stop switches 8L and 8R).
With this configuration, the convenience of the player can be improved.

The specific operation includes an operation for inputting a character or a symbol forming the password issued by the management device (for example, an operation of determining the character or the symbol forming the password by the production switch 56).
With this configuration, the convenience of the player can be improved.

Equipped with a display control means for controlling the display means,
The specific operation is an operation related to the input of the password issued by the management device,
The specific operation acceptance screen is the password input screen,
The display control means changes the display content of the password input screen when the specific operation is detected (for example, the portion shown in FIGS. 11 and 12).
With this configuration, it is possible to externally determine that the operation has been performed.

The specific operation is an operation related to the input of the password issued by the management device,
The specific operation acceptance screen is the password input screen,
Holding means (for example, RAM 91b) that holds the input password even if a predetermined event (for example, error) occurs while the display means is displaying the password input screen;
And a reception unit (for example, a portion that performs the process of S2422 of FIG. 18) that enables reception of the password following the password held by the holding unit when the condition for releasing the predetermined event is satisfied. ..
With this configuration, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player.

When the screen shifts to the basic screen, the power saving state is set (for example, the portion that performs the processing of S2417 in FIG. 18).
With this configuration, it is possible to reduce the power consumption of the gaming machine.

A gaming machine capable of playing a game (slot machine, pachinko gaming machine),
Operation accepting means (sub-control) capable of accepting a plurality of types of operations including a first operation (operation on the determination switch 202 in FIG. 23) and a second operation (operation on the left switch 201 or right switch 203 in FIG. 23). Part 91),
Accepting the first operation and accepting the second operation can execute termination control to terminate the specific mode (simple user mode or normal user mode), while accepting only the first operation. In some cases, the end control is not executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 23, the user mode is not ended by operating only the decision switch 202, but the operation to the decision switch 202 and the left switch 201 and the right switch 201 are performed. A mode control unit (sub-control unit 91) that ends the user mode by operating at least one of the switches 203.
According to such a configuration, the specific mode is not ended only by the first operation, but is ended by the first operation being accepted and the second operation being accepted. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the specific mode from being terminated.

A gaming machine (slot machine 1, pachinko) that can be played,
Movable means (movable means 901 to 903 shown in FIG. 24),
Movable means control means (sub-control unit 91) for controlling the operation of the movable means,
Accepting means (player-side setting switch 70) for accepting the operation of the player,
A specific control execution unit (sub-control unit 91) that performs specific control (display of a setting screen) according to the reception of the reception unit;
Equipped with
The movable means control means controls the confirming operation of the movable means (moves the movable means 901 to 903 to the movable positions 921 to 923 and then to the initial positions 911 to 913) confirmation operation control means (sub-control). Part 91),
The specific control executing means does not execute the specific control even if the accepting means accepts a player's operation during a confirming operation execution period during which the confirming operation control means controls the confirming operation of the movable means. It is characterized by
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific control from being performed while the movable member is operating.

A gaming machine (slot machine 1, pachinko) that can be played,
Movable means (movable means 901 to 903 shown in FIG. 24),
Movable means control means (sub-control unit 91) for controlling the operation of the movable means,
Accepting means (player-side setting switch 70) for accepting the operation of the player,
A specific control execution unit (sub-control unit 91) that performs specific control (display of a setting screen) according to the reception of the reception unit;
A reception/informing means (lights up the player-side setting switch 70) for informing that the operation of the player can be received,
Equipped with
The movable means control means controls the confirming operation of the movable means (moves the movable means 901 to 903 to the movable positions 921 to 923 and then to the initial positions 911 to 913) confirmation operation control means (sub-control). Part 91),
The reception notification means does not notify that the operation of the player can be received during the confirmation operation execution period, which is the period during which the confirmation operation control means controls the confirmation operation of the movable means (player side). (Set switch 70 is turned off)
It is characterized by
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from performing a specific control operation while the movable member is operating.

A first counting means (for example, step S302 in FIG. 25) for counting the number of occurrences (for example, the number of games) of a first event (for example, one game) and a second event (for example, a winning combination) ) The second counting means (for example, steps S304, 309, 312, 315, 318, 321, 324, etc. in FIG. 25) and the upper limit at which the counting of the number of occurrences of the first event is not permitted. According to the first determination means (for example, step S306 in FIG. 25) determining whether or not the value (for example, 12000) has been reached, and the determination result determined by the first determination means, the first count Stop means for stopping the counting of the number of occurrences of the first event by the means and the counting of the number of occurrences of the second event by the second counting means (for example, step S301 in FIG. 25). A gaming device characterized by the above (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine, a card unit, a calling lamp, etc.).
With such a configuration, a correct ratio can be derived as the ratio between the first event and the second event.

Counting processing executing means for executing counting processing (for example, counting processing in FIGS. 29 and 30) for counting the number of occurrences of a predetermined event (for example, one game is played, a winning combination is won, etc.) (For example, the sub control unit 91 or the like) and an output process executing unit (for example, the sub control unit or the like) that executes an output process (for example, the output process of FIG. 31) for outputting the counting result counted by the counting process. 91, etc.), and in the counting process rather than the capacity (for example, 9 bytes) of the first area (for example, the code side area) for storing the number of occurrences of one predetermined event in the output processing. A second area (for example, counters cnt_rb, cnt_bb1, cnt_bb2, cnt_rp, cnt_sk, cnt_cr, and cnt_bl shown in FIG. 28) for storing the number of occurrences of the one predetermined event (for example, 16 bytes) It is characterized by securing a large.
With such a configuration, it is possible to easily handle data while reducing the output data capacity.

The present invention may have only the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be one.

It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the game system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a portable terminal. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the management server to which the management apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention is applied. FIG. 3 is a front view of the slot machine to which the gaming machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is applied. FIG. 8 shows an internal structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of the winning combination determined as a prize. It is a diagram showing a target combination of the internal lottery for each game state. It is a figure which shows the transition of a main menu screen. It is a figure (the 1) for demonstrating the input operation of a password. It is a figure (the 2) for demonstrating the input operation of a password. (A) is a figure which shows a password analysis table, (b) is a figure which shows the password analysis procedure. It is a figure for demonstrating the output of a two-dimensional code. It is a figure which shows the information contained in a two-dimensional code. 21 is a flowchart showing the procedure of main menu display processing executed in the slot machine. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of the main menu operation processing before a password input performed by a slot machine. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of the password input acceptance processing performed with a slot machine. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of the password input acceptance processing performed with a slot machine. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of the main menu operation processing after password input which is performed in a slot machine. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of the two-dimensional code display processing performed with a slot machine. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing screen transitions of the present embodiment in a normal mode in modification 1. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing screen transitions of the present embodiment in the user mode in modification 1. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the movable means in Modification 2. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of counting processing in Modification 3. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of counting processing in Modification 3. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the capacity and the like of the code side area in Modification 4; FIG. 14 is a diagram showing capacities of a slot side area and a code side area in Modification 4; 13 is a flowchart showing an example of counting processing in Modification 4. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of counting processing in Modification 4. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of output processing in modification 4. FIG. 11 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to Modification 5. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration in a main board included in a pachinko gaming machine in a modification 5.

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

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a game system 1001 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system 1001 includes a slot machine 1 to which the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention is applied and a management server 1200 to which the management device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is applied. To be done.

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

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

The storage unit 120 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 such as application programs for causing the control unit 110 to execute various functions of the mobile terminal 1100.

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

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

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

The camera unit 160 picks up an image of a shooting target according to the operation of the player, converts the picked-up 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 display unit 140, the wireless communication unit 150 unit, and the camera unit 160 according to programs such as application programs stored in the storage unit 120. The processed data is supplied to the storage unit 120, the display unit 140, and the wireless communication unit 150.

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

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

The storage unit 220 is configured by 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 for causing the control unit 210 to execute various functions of the management server 1200.

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 1200 and sends a signal related to the received operation to the control unit 210.

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

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

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.

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

Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 5, reels 2L, 2C, 2R in which plural kinds of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery (hereinafter, left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, right reel 2R) Are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 4, among the symbols arranged on the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, three consecutive symbols are provided on the front door 1b. It is arranged so that it can be seen through the transparent window 3.

As shown in FIG. 6, "black 7", "mesh 7 (hatched 7)", "white 7", "BAR", "" are provided on the outer peripheral portions of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, respectively. A plurality of kinds of mutually distinguishable symbols such as "replay", "watermelon", "cherry", "bell", and "orange" are drawn in a predetermined order for each reel 2 by 21 pieces. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three rows in the see-through window 3.

The reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIGS. 5 and 7) provided correspondingly. As a result, the symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed on the transparent window 3 while continuously changing. The reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, so that three continuous symbols are derived and displayed on the see-through window 3 as display results.

Inside each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, a reel sensor 33L, 33C, 33R for detecting a reference position and a reel LED 55 for irradiating the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R from the back side are provided. ing. The reel LED 55 is composed of 12 LEDs corresponding to the continuous three symbols of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, and each of the symbols can be independently illuminated.

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

For the front door 1b, a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals (game value) can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which medals are paid out, and a credit (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by a player) are used. , MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the maximum number of bets (three in any gaming state in the present embodiment) out of the prescribed number of bets determined in accordance with the gaming state within that range , A settlement switch 10 operated to settle the medals stored as credits and the medals used to set the bet number (return the medals used to set the credit and bet number), and start the game The start switch 7 operated at the time, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated at the time of stopping the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, and the production switch 56 (CHANCE button) for use in the game are played. It is provided so that it can be operated by a person.

Further, on the front door 1b, a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the content when an error occurs, and the like are displayed. Game auxiliary indicator 12, 1BETLED14 for notifying by lighting that the number of bets is set to 1, 2BETLED15 for notifying by lighting that the number of bets is set to 2, and the number of bets set to 3 3BET LED 16 for notifying by lighting, Insertion request LED 17 for notifying by lighting the state that a medal can be inserted, Start valid LED 18 for notifying by lighting that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective, and weight (previously Waiting LED 19 that lights up to indicate that the reel is waiting to start rotating because a certain period has not elapsed since the game started, and replay that lights up to indicate that a replay game to be described later is in progress. A game display unit 13 provided with a middle LED 20 is provided.

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

Inside the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 for detecting an error state described later and a reset operation for canceling a stopped state described below by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value described later or confirming the set value described later. A set value display 24 for displaying the set value at that time, valid/invalid of a stop function for controlling to a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at the end of BB described later The stop switch 36a for selecting, and the automatic settlement function for controlling the automatic settlement process (the process of settlement (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of BB described later. The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting invalidity, the flow path of the medals thrown from the medal throwing section 4, the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 5) described later or the medal payout port 9 side provided inside the casing 1a. A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to any one of the above, a medal selector (not shown) having an inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting medals that have been inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side, A door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 7) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b is provided.

Inside the housing 1a, reel sensors 33L and 33C capable of detecting the reel reference positions of the above-described left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, right reel 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C and 32R, and reels 2L, 2C and 2R, respectively. , 33R (see FIG. 7), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing the medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4, and medals stored in the hopper tank 34a. A power supply box 100 and a hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals from the medal payout opening 9 and a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b are provided.

An overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided on the side of the hopper unit 34. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full tank sensor 35a which is provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals and is composed of a pair of left and right electrically conductive members. It is possible to detect that the stored amount of medals stored inside is equal to or more than a predetermined amount when conducting by contacting through the medals stored inside, that is, it can be detected that the overflow tank is full. It has become.

On the front surface of the power supply box 100, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stopped state in a normal time, and a setting switch in a setting change state A reset/setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the internal lottery described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when turning the power on/off are provided. ..

When playing a game in the slot machine 1 having such a configuration, the player first inserts a medal from the medal inserting unit 4 or sets a bet number by using a credit. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set, the pay lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 4) become valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. It becomes a state. In the present embodiment, three bets are set as the specified number of bets regardless of the gaming state, and when the specified number of bets is set, the pay lines L1 to L5 are activated. It should be noted that when the medals are thrown in exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

The winning line is a line set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the transparent window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the middle row of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, and the symbols arranged in the upper row of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R The winning line L2 set by the above, the winning line L3 set across the symbols arranged in the lower row of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the upper row of the left reel 2L, the middle row of the middle reel 2C, the lower row of the right reel 2R, that is, , The winning line L4 set across the symbols arranged in the downward right direction, the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, the upper stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the winning set over the symbols arranged in the upward direction. Five types of line L5 are defined as winning lines.

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

Then, all the reels (the right reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R) are stopped to complete one game, and a predetermined combination of symbols on the activated winning line (effective winning line). When (hereinafter, also referred to as a winning combination) is stopped as a result of displaying each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, a winning occurs, and the number of medals determined according to the winning is awarded to the player, Added to credits. Further, when the number of credits reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are directly paid out from the medal payout exit 9 (see FIG. 4). In addition, when a combination of symbols accompanied by payout of medals is prepared on a plurality of activated pay lines, the number of payouts determined for each of the combinations of symbols arranged on the activated pay line is totaled, and the total number of coins is calculated. Medals will be awarded to the player. However, an upper limit (15 in the present embodiment) is set for the number of medals awarded in one game, and if the total number of medals paid out exceeds the upper limit, the maximum number of medals will be awarded. The Rukoto. Further, on the activated pay line, when the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the game state is stopped as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the game state is shifted to the combination of the symbols. ..

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 7, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, a performance control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, the effect according to the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90, the drive power source of the electric parts constituting the slot machine 1 is generated by the power supply board 101, and each electric part is generated. Is supplied to.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The switch detection circuit 44 detects the detection signal input from the switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101. The motor drive circuit 45 controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit 47 controls the drive of various indicators and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power failure detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and, when detecting a voltage drop, outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the main controller 41. The reset circuit 49 sends a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command is not input from the main CPU 41a.

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

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

The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the processing according to the control state until the detection states of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 change as a basic process, and stepwise according to the change of the detection states of the various switches. Execute the process to move to. Further, the main CPU 41a is provided with the interrupt function as described above, and is capable of interrupting the basic process by executing the interrupt and executing the interrupt process, and the voltage output from the power failure detection circuit 48. The power interruption interruption process (main) is executed in response to the input of the decrease signal, and the timer interruption process (main) is executed at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). The execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time when the process that repeats according to the control state completes once in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main). As a result, between the current time and the next timer interrupt process (main), the process that repeats according to the control state must be completed at least once.

The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I/O 41d. The command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent only in one direction, and the command is not sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40.

The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56 (in the present embodiment, an outer surface thereof is referred to as a "CHANCE button"), and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. Has become.

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

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

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

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

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

The sub CPU 91a receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs various controls for performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. .. Like the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, of the command transmission line, and the sub CPU 91a uses the strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input of, the command from the main control unit 41 is acquired, and the command reception interrupt process of storing in the buffer is executed. Further, the sub CPU 91a generates an interrupt each time the number of clock inputs reaches a constant number, that is, at regular intervals, and executes a timer interrupt process (sub) described later. Further, one of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to the power failure detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a receives the power failure interrupt signal according to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power failure detection circuit 98. Include processing (sub). Also, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

Further, the backup power supply is also supplied to the sub control unit 91 during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91b is retained while the backup power supply is supplied.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the payout rate of medals changes according to the set value. Specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value is in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases in stages. The set value may be set in three stages of 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, H (High), or in seven stages of 1 to 7, and is not limited to six stages.

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

Further, in order to confirm the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41b is displayed on the setting value display 24, and the setting value is confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot proceed, and by turning off the setting key switch 37, the setting confirmation state ends, and the game returns to a state in which the game can proceed.

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

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

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

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

Next, the initialization of the RAM 41b of the main controller 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41b of the main controller 41 is divided into important work, general work, special work, set value work, stopped phase work, non-save work, unused area, and stack area.

The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient when initialized at the end of BB, such as various display devices, LED display data, I/O 41d input/output data, and a game time clock counter, are stored. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized at the end of BB, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, and the total number of medals paid out in BB. The special work is a work in which data for transmitting a command to the production control board 90, various software random numbers, and the like, data that is initialized only before the start of setting is stored. The set value work is a work in which the set value used when performing the lottery in the internal lottery process is stored, and after 0 is stored in the initialization before the start of setting (before the transition to the setting change mode), it is set to 1 The corrected set value is stored when the setting is completed (when the setting change mode is completed). The stop phase work is a work in which data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stored, and data indicating the stop phase when the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are in the stopped state is stored. The Rukoto. The non-saved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and the value is always set regardless of whether the data of the RAM 41b is destroyed at the time of startup. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41b, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which the data saved from the register of the main CPU 41a is stored, and the unused stack area among them is satisfied by any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later, like the unused area. However, the stack area in use is not initialized because the program continues.

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

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

In the present embodiment, initialization 0 and initialization 1 are performed before shifting to the setting change mode, but they may be performed at the end of the setting change mode, that is, after the setting is confirmed. In this case, if the set value work is initialized, the fixed set value will be lost, so the set value work is not initialized.

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

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

Of the winning flags for each of these winning combinations, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the re-playing winning combination are valid only in the game in which the flags are set, and are invalid in the next game. The flag is valid until the combination of the allowed combinations is prepared by the flag, and is invalid in the game in which the combination of the allowed combinations is prepared. That is, once the winning flag of a special winning combination is won, even if the combination of winning combinations permitted by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and carried over to the next game. It will be.

As a role in the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 8, a regular bonus (hereinafter, referred to as RB) as a special role and big bonuses (1) and (2) (hereinafter, BB (1) and (2)). That is) specified. In addition, watermelon, cherry, and bell are defined as the minor role, and replay is defined as the re-game role.

Cherry, when the combination of "cherry-ANY-bell" or "cherry-ANY-replay" is aligned on any of the pay lines for the left reel 2L in any gaming state, that is, in the left reel 2L. When a "cherry" symbol is derived on any of the lines and a "bell" or "replay" symbol is derived on the winning line where "cherry" is stopped on the left reel 2L of the right reel 2R, the prize is awarded, Two medals are paid out.

A watermelon wins when a combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 15 medals are paid out.

A bell wins when a combination of "bell-bell-bell" is available on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 12 medals are paid out.

The replay is won when the combination of "replay-replay-replay" is aligned on the pay line in the normal gaming state. When the replay wins, no medals will be paid out, but since the next game can be started without setting the bet number again, three medals corresponding to the number of bets that no longer need to be set in the next game will be paid out. Is virtually the same as being done.

The RB wins when a combination of "net 7-net 7-black 7" is aligned in any of the pay lines in a gaming state other than RB, and the gaming state shifts to RB. The RB is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the small role, especially the bell is increased, which is more advantageous to the player than the other gaming states. When the RB starts, 12 games are exhausted, or 4 games are won ( Any type of winning combination is possible), whichever comes first, whichever comes first.

BB(1) is won when a combination of "black 7-black 7-black 7" is aligned on any of the pay lines in a game state other than RB. BB(2) is won when a combination of "white 7-white 7-white 7" is aligned on any of the pay lines in a game state other than RB.

When BB(1)(2) wins, the game state shifts to BB and simultaneously shifts to RB. If BB is not finished when BB is finished, it is shifted to RB again and BB is finished. Is repeatedly controlled to the RB state. That is, during BB, the RB state is always controlled. Then, the BB ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the BB exceeds 480. When the BB ends, the RB also ends regardless of whether or not the RB end condition is satisfied.

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

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the winning combination for the internal lottery differs depending on whether the game state is the normal game state or the RB (BB), and further, in the normal game state, The target of the internal lottery also differs depending on whether or not the role is carried over (normal: normal game state in which special role is not carried over, winning: normal game state in which special role is carried over).

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

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

If the gaming state is RB (BB), watermelon, cherry, and bell are sequentially read as the target combination of the internal lottery.

In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values of each combination determined corresponding to the current game state and setting value is sequentially added to the random number for internal selection, and when the result of the addition overflows, the combination is won. It is judged as a thing. Therefore, the winning combination is won with a probability (the number of judgment values/65536) according to the size of the number of judgment values.

In the internal lottery, when it is determined that one of the winning combinations is won, the main CPU 41a sets the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination of the winning combination in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41b. The internal winning flag storage work is made up of a 2-byte storage area, the upper byte of which is assigned as the special combination storing work in which the winning flag of the special combination is set, and the lower byte is the general combination winning combination. It is assigned as a general role storing work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when the special winning combination is won, the main CPU 41a sets the winning flag of the special winning combination indicating that the special winning combination has been won in the special winning combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general winning combination storing work. To clear. When the general winning combination is won, the main CPU 41a sets the winning flag of the general winning combination indicating that the general winning combination has been won in the general winning combination storing work. If none of the winning combinations and combinations of winning combinations are won, only the general winning combination storing work is cleared.

Next, stop control of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. The main CPU 41a, when each reel 2L, 2C, 2R starts rotating, or when any reel stops and there is an unstopped reel, the table index and table creation stored in the ROM 41c. By referring to the data, a stop control table for each rotating reel is created. Then, when the operation of any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the spinning reel is detected, the main CPU 41a refers to the stop control table of the corresponding reel, and the reference stop control table slides. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

Next, when the main CPU 41a detects the operation of any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the spinning reel, the control for deriving the display result to the corresponding reel will be described. When the main CPU 41a detects the operation of any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the spinning reel, the main CPU 41a determines the step number from the reel reference position (for example, area 0) at the time when the stop operation is detected. Based on this, the area number of the stop operation position is specified, the stop control table of the reel in which the stop operation is detected is referred to, and the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the specified area number of the stop operation position is acquired. Then, the main CPU 41a controls to rotate and stop the reel by the acquired number of sliding symbols. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the number of sliding frames ahead of the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected becomes the stop reference position (in the present embodiment, the transparent window 3). Area of the lower pattern) will be stopped.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is set as the number of sliding symbols, and it is possible to pull the maximum four-frame symbol and stop the reel after detecting the stop operation. That is, the stop position of the symbol can be specified from the range of up to 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. Further, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel by one symbol, it is possible to pull in a maximum of four symbols and stop the reel after detecting the stop operation. Including the operation position, you can specify the stop position of the symbol from the range of maximum 5 symbols.

In the present embodiment, when a winning combination is won, a stop control table is generated so as to control the winning combination to the maximum on the winning line within the range of four frames. If no winning combination has been won, a stop control table is generated so that all winning combinations are not aligned on the pay line. That is, when one of the winning combinations is won, if a stop operation is performed within the range of four winning combinations, a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is controlled, and for example, the number of sliding frames is stopped at two. There is no such thing. Further, when no winning combination is won, even if a stopping operation of any winning combination is performed within the range of 0 frames, the number of sliding symbols is set, so that no winning combination is controlled. ..

As shown in FIG. 6, the “bell” of the left reel 2L, the “bell” of the middle reel 2C, and the “bell” of the right reel 2R are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less, respectively, and at the time of winning the bell, No matter which timing the reels are stopped, the "bell-bell-bell" combination is always on the winning line, and the bell will be won. The "replay" of the left reel 2L, the "replay" of the middle reel 2C, and the "replay" of the right reel 2R are also arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less, and when the replay is won, the stop operation of each reel is performed. Regardless of the timing, the combination of "replay-replay-replay" is surely aligned on the winning line, and the replay is won.

On the other hand, the “cherries” on the left reel 2L are arranged at intervals of more than 7 frames, and when the cherry is elected, if the left reel 2L is stopped at a timing within the pulling range of the “cherries”, the “cherries” are selected. A combination of "ANY-bell" or "cherry-ANY-replay" is aligned with the winning line, and the cherry is awarded. On the other hand, if the stop operation of the right reel 2R is performed at a timing outside the pulling range of "cherry", the cherry is dropped without winning.

Also, there are places where the “watermelon” on the left reel 2L, the “watermelon” on the middle reel 2C, and the “watermelon” on the right reel 2R are arranged at intervals of more than 4 frames. If each reel is stopped at a timing within the pull-in range, the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" will be lined up on the winning line and the watermelon will be won. On the other hand, if any one of the reels is stopped at a timing outside the pull-in range of the "watermelon", the watermelon will be dropped without winning.

Also, as for BB (1) to (2), there are places where the composition patterns are arranged at intervals of more than 4 frames, and even if any of BB (1) to (2) is won, the winning BB is won. If the stop operation of each reel is performed at a timing within the drawing range of the composition symbol, the winning BB will be won, but at a timing outside the drawing range of the winning composition pattern of any one reel. If the stop operation is performed, the BB will be dropped without winning. Even if the BB is missed as described above, it will be carried over to the next game. Therefore, if the BB is won once, even if the BB is missed, a stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing after the next game to win the prize. It becomes possible.

A special role and a small role are won at the same time, such as when a small role is won while the special role has been carried over from the previous game, or when a special role and a small role are won at the same time when the special role has not been carried over. In this case, the number of sliding pieces is set so that the winning small winning combination is drawn to the maximum on the winning line within the range of 4 frames, and the winning small winning combination is set to 4 on the winning line. For stop operation positions that cannot be retracted within the range of frames, create a stop control table that defines the number of sliding frames so that the winning special part can be pulled in to the maximum within the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and stop the reels. Take control. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all winning small wins on the winning line within the pull-in range of up to four frames, the control to stop them will be performed, and the winning If you can not draw a small winning combination with a maximum pull-in range of 4 frames on the line, if you can stop the special winning combination with a maximum pull-in range of 4 frames on the winning line, The control is performed to align and stop. In other words, the winning combination is controlled to be removed and stopped within the pull-in range of 4 frames. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the small winning combination on the pay line is prioritized over the special winning role, and the special winning role can be activated only when the small winning combination cannot be drawn.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the special combination and the small combination are simultaneously elected, the control of aligning the small combination on the winning line is prioritized over the special combination, and only when the small combination cannot be drawn, Although it is possible to win the prize, the control of aligning the special roles on the winning line is given priority over the small roles, and the small roles can be won only when the special roles cannot be drawn. It may be configured.

If a special player has been carried over from before the previous game and the re-playing role has been won, or if the special role has not been carried over and the special role and the re-playing role have been won at the same time, the special role and the re-playing role will be When the winning operation is performed at the same time, when the stop operation is performed, control is performed to align the symbols of the re-gaming combination within the pull-in range of up to 4 frames on the pay line. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-play combination are arranged within 5 symbols, that is, within 4 symbols in any of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, and the pull-in of 4 frames is performed. Since it is possible to stop at any position within the range, if the special combination and the re-game combination are elected at the same time, be sure to restart regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. All game players will win the prize. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the re-gaming combination on the pay line is prioritized over the special combination, and the re-gaming combination is always won.

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a does not detect the stop operation until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the rotation of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R is started. The control of stopping the corresponding reel is performed on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected while continuing the rotation of the reel. Even if the reel rotation is temporarily stopped due to the reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected after the reel rotation is restarted and until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. The reel 2 which has not been rotated continues to rotate, and the control for stopping the corresponding reel is performed on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected.

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

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

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

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

The BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used to set the number of bets, and is a state from the end of the game (after the setting change) to the start of the game, and the specified number of bets. This is transmitted when a medal is inserted or the bet number is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6 while the number is not set. Further, since the BET command is transmitted when the bet number setting operation is performed, it is possible to specify that the bet number setting operation is performed by receiving the BET command.

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

The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the internal winning flag that has been established, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game starts. Further, since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

The reel rotation start command is a command to notify the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R start to rotate.

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

The winning determination command is a command that can specify the presence or absence of a winning, the type of winning, and the number of paid-out medals at the time of winning, and is transmitted after all reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed.

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

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

The standby command is a command indicating that the game is to shift to the standby state. After one game, when the bet number is not set and the game goes to the standby state after a certain period of time, the credit (used to set the bet number is used. It is sent after the payout of medals by the payment of (including medals) is completed and the payout end command is sent.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the sub-CPU 91a receives a new command during execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-CPU 91a stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed and corresponds to the newly received command. The effect based on the control pattern is executed. That is, even if the production is not completed to the end, when a new command is received, the production that is currently being executed is canceled and a new one is received unless the received command is a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on such a command will be executed.

Particularly, in the present embodiment, when the bet number setting operation is performed during execution of the effect, that is, when the sub CPU 91a receives a BET command indicating that the bet number is set, the effect being executed is stopped. To do. Therefore, when the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than seeing the effect to the end, the effect is canceled and the next game can be started, so that the player is not bothered. Further, when a credit or bet number adjustment operation is performed during execution of the effect, that is, after the sub CPU 91a receives a game state command indicating the end of the game and before receiving an internal winning command indicating the start of the game. If the payout start command is received, the effect currently being executed is stopped. It is when the game is finished that you settle the credits and bets, and in such a case, by finishing the running production, you have the intention to finish the game, but the production continues unnecessarily. I try not to let it go.

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

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a transmits an operation detection command capable of specifying that the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R have been operated, to the sub CPU 91a, so that the sub CPU 91a can operate. In each control state, it is possible to specify that the operation switch detected by the main CPU 41a has been operated, regardless of whether or not the operation switch is related to the progress control of the game. Therefore, the sub CPU 91a can perform an effect in response to an operation of an operation switch that is not involved in game progress control, or can perform a process in accordance with an operation of a player via a main menu screen described later. ..

In addition, the main CPU 41a causes the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R to operate regardless of whether any of the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R has been operated. By periodically transmitting the operation detection command capable of specifying the ON/OFF state of the sub CPU 91a, the sub CPU 91a can periodically specify the ON/OFF state of these operation switches. Therefore, even if the operation detection command is missed, the sub CPU 91a can specify the latest detection states of all the operation switches based on the operation detection command transmitted next time, and control the progress of the game. It is possible to surely execute the effect according to the operation of the operation switch that is not involved in.

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

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a causes the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switch 8L to operate regardless of whether any of the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R has been operated. , 8C, 8R is configured to transmit an operation detection command capable of specifying the ON/OFF state of each of them, at regular intervals, but only when the detection state (ON/OFF) of one of the operation switches changes. You may make it transmit the operation detection command which shows that. With such a configuration, the transmission of the operation detection command can be reduced as much as possible, the control load associated with the transmission of the operation detection command can be reduced, and the sub CPU 91a side receives the operation detection command more than necessary. You don't have to.

Further, when the detection state (ON/OFF) of any operation switch changes, an operation detection command that can specify the detection states of other operation switches in addition to the detection state of the operation switch is issued to the sub CPU 91a. It may be configured to transmit. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the transmission of the operation detection command as much as possible, and the sub CPU 91a does not only detect the operation switch whose detection state has changed from the operation detection command but also other operations. It becomes possible to specify the detection state of the means, and it becomes possible to perform an effect that reflects the operation status of a plurality of operation means, and it is possible to make various effects using the operation of the operation switch.

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

The sub CPU 91a performs an operation detection process when it determines that an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer in the timer interrupt process (sub). In the operation detection process, whether or not the unprocessed command is the operation detection command is determined, and when it is determined that the operation detection command is the operation detection command, the current detection state stored in the detection state storage area is set to the previous detection state. Then, the detection state of each operation switch indicated by the operation detection command is stored as the current detection state. At that time, the sub CPU 91a sets the rising flag as the operation detection flag corresponding to the operation switch when the operation state is changed from OFF to ON when there is an operation switch whose detection state is different from the previous detection state. Then, when the state changes from ON to OFF, the falling flag is set as the operation detection flag corresponding to the operation switch.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a periodically transmits an operation detection command that can specify the detection states of all the operation switches regardless of whether the detection states of the operation switches have changed. On the other hand, when the operation detection command is received, the sub CPU 91a updates the detection state of each operation switch before and after receiving the operation detection command stored in the detection state storage area, and when there is an operation switch with a different detection state. , The operation detection flag corresponding to the operation switch is set. The sub CPU 91a confirms the presence or absence of the operation detection flag to confirm that the detection state of the operation switch has changed, and how the detection state of each operation switch has changed before and after receiving the operation detection command, that is, OFF. It is possible to determine whether it has changed from ON to ON or from ON to OFF.

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

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

Further, the detection state of each operation switch is stored in the detection state storage area, and the sub CPU 91a sets any operation detection flag, and changes in the detection state of the operation switch corresponding to the operation detection flag. When it is specified, by checking the detection states of other operation switches in the detection state storage area, not only the operation switch whose detection state has changed but also the detection states of other operation switches can be specified. ..

Therefore, the sub CPU 91a can specify the state in which the plurality of operation switches are simultaneously operated, and can perform the effect by simultaneously operating the plurality of operation switches, and how to operate the plurality of operation switches. Various effects can be performed by.

Further, the sub CPU 91a detects the left stop switch 8L and detects the right stop switch 8R when performing the effect by simultaneously operating the left stop switch 8L and the middle stop switch 8C. When the operation of the middle stop switch 8C is detected in the absence state, the corresponding effect is performed. However, when both the left stop switch 8L and the right stop switch 8R are detected and the operation of the middle stop switch 8C is detected, the operation of the left stop switch 8L and the middle stop switch 8C is performed in the same manner as above. Although it is detected at the same time, in this case, the corresponding effect is not performed.

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

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

In addition, when an operation switch other than the specific operation switch is operated together with the specific operation switch as described above, a part of the operation switch for executing each effect is performed by not performing the specific operation effect. It is possible to execute different effects even when the characters overlap. That is, one effect is executed by simultaneously operating the left stop switch 8L and the middle stop switch 8C, and the other effect is executed by simultaneously operating the middle stop switch 8C and the right stop switch 8R. However, when the middle stop switch is operated while the left stop switch and the right stop switch are being operated at the same time, whether the left stop switch and the middle stop switch are operated simultaneously, or the middle stop switch and the right stop switch are operated simultaneously. It becomes impossible to discriminate whether or not it is an operation, and it is only possible to assign an effect to only one of the simultaneous operations. However, when an operation switch other than the specific operation switch is operated together with the specific operation switch, the specific operation effect is not performed. Effects can be assigned, and more various effects can be performed depending on how to operate a plurality of operation switches.

In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a gives an experience value on condition that a predetermined achievement condition is satisfied, when the player inputs a password (key data) described later at the start of the game, Every time you gain 10 experience points, the level will be added. Then, each time the level value exceeds a certain value, the number of types of effects that may be executed is increased. More specifically, an effect table 1 used for levels 1 to 30, an effect table 2 used for levels 31 to 60, and an effect table 3 used for levels 61 to 99 are provided. In addition to the effect patterns registered in effect table 1, effect patterns not registered in effect table 1 are defined. In effect table 3, in addition to effect patterns registered in effect tables 1 and 2, The effect pattern that is not registered in the effect tables 1 and 2 is defined, and the level exceeds 30 by selecting the effect pattern using the effect table corresponding to the current level among the effect tables 1 to 3. In this case, when the number exceeds 60, the effect patterns increase.

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

In addition, the sub CPU 91a increases the items that can be selected as effect settings each time the level value exceeds a certain value. More specifically, the frequency of the effect (effect setting 1), the main character (effect setting 2), the costume of the character (effect setting 3), the background design of effect (effect setting 4), BGM( It is possible to select effect setting 5), and in these effect settings, it is possible to select from three types until the level exceeds 30, and when the level exceeds 30, it is possible to select from 5 types and exceed the level 60. And 8 types can be selected.

As the achievement condition for giving experience value, for example, a continuous effect indicating the possibility of winning the special role is executed, and the special role is won or missed, the bonus confirmation screen is displayed, etc. The experience value given according to the difficulty of each achievement condition, the current level, and the number of games since the game was started is determined, and the experience value according to the situation at the time when the achievement condition is satisfied is determined. Will be granted.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the experience value is given when the achievement condition corresponding to the result of playing the game is satisfied, the level is increased according to the experience value, and the effect pattern is increased. The number of setting items for production is increased, and the player's motivation to play a game can be effectively increased.

The achievement conditions include, for example, conditions under which a result of achievement of a specific mission is obtained.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a establishes a predetermined condition in the game when the player inputs a password described later or when "simple start" is selected at the start of the game. , Coins (three types of gold, silver and copper) which are exchange values when the predetermined privilege is given from the management server 1200 are given to the player. The privilege includes, for example, content data such as music, wallpaper, and standby screen, or data (for example, a two-dimensional code) indicating an exchange ticket that can be exchanged for a predetermined item.

Further, in the present embodiment, an effect that is executed under the condition that the level is a certain level or more, the cumulative number of games, the cumulative bonus number, and the like are a certain number or more is prepared. A mission that is achieved by performing an effect that does not appear unless the number of cumulative games, cumulative bonuses, etc. is above a certain level is defined, and the player plays the game and sets the level. Motivation to raise can also be effectively increased.

Further, the sub CPU 91a is configured to sequentially advance the stages of the story displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the game when a password described later is input at the time of starting the game according to the number of games. Specifically, depending on the number of games, when the story reaches a certain stage, the next stage will be developed.

Further, when the password described later is input at the time of starting the game, the sub CPU 91a, when the anniversary specified by the entered password indicates a specific anniversary, the anniversary effect (named after the anniversary) ( For example, when the player's birthday is specified, it is possible to execute the effect of celebrating the player by satisfying a certain condition.

Further, the level value is not limited to the value increased in one slot machine 1, but can be the value increased in another slot machine 1. Further, not only the level value but also the stage of the story that has progressed in another slot machine 1 or when the player changes the effect setting in another slot machine 1, the setting content can be inherited.

Specifically, the player selects “password input” from the main menu screen shown in FIG. 10A and inputs the password issued in advance by the management server 1200, thereby responding to the previous game history. It is possible to play the game by taking over the level and effect setting (including the stage of the story).

Although the password (key data) will be described in detail later, the anniversary, the level, the model information, the latest information, and other effect settings according to the game history of each player managed by the management server 1200 described later are specified. This is character data consisting of 8 possible characters.

The main menu screen is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 when the effect switch 56 (CHANGE button) is operated in the control state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the setting of the bet number. To be done.

When the main menu screen is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the stop switch 8L is operated to move to the left menu item and the stop switch 8R is operated. To move to the right menu item. Then, by operating the effect switch 56, the menu item displayed in front is selected. Further, when the effect switch 56 is operated or the stop switch 8C is operated for a certain period of time or more in the state where "END" is displayed as the menu item in front, as shown in FIG. A finish confirmation screen is displayed in which "YES" or "NO" can be selected. By operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 on this completion confirmation screen and selecting "YES" from "YES" and "NO", the basic screen (normal before the main menu screen is displayed) Screen). Also, when no operation is performed for a predetermined time for each screen, the screen returns to the basic screen.

On the main menu screen before entering the password and before starting the game by the simple start described later, as shown in FIG. 10(a), "easy start", "password input", "member registration", and "stock coin hint" , "End" menu item is displayed.

Next, the password input operation specifications will be described. When the player selects the password menu by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 on the main menu screen before the password is input and before the game is started by a simple start described later, the sub CPU 91a causes the FIG. The password input screen shown in (b) is displayed. In the password input screen, as shown in FIG. 11(c), the characters are moved by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R, and as shown in FIG. 12(a), the effect switch 56 (CHANCE button) is pressed. By the operation, the character displayed in the foreground is determined.

Here, every time one character is selected, the next character can be selected. In addition, by operating the effect switch 56 in a state where "Back one character" is displayed in front, it is possible to select the previous character again. Then, when the password of 8 characters is selected, the process moves to “OK”, and as shown in FIG. 12B, the effect switch 56 is operated in a state where characters other than “Go back one character” are displayed in front. By doing so, the input of the password is completed.

When the entered password is authenticated as a legitimate password, as shown in FIG. 12C, a “password OK” screen indicating that the input of the password is accepted is displayed. The password OK screen is closed by operating the production switch 56 or when a predetermined time has elapsed, and switches to the basic screen. At this time, the entered password is initialized and cleared by the sub CPU 91a. If the password is not authenticated as a legitimate password, a “password NG” screen (not shown) is displayed indicating that the password input has not been accepted. The password NG screen is also closed by operating the effect switch 56 or when a predetermined time has elapsed, and switches to the basic screen. At this time, the entered password is initialized and cleared by the sub CPU 91a.

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

In the present embodiment, the operation of the stop switches 8L and 8R and the operation of the effect switch 56 on the password input screen are specific operations for inputting the password issued by the management server 1200 (hereinafter, also referred to as input-related operations). Is. The operation of moving the characters or symbols forming the password by the stop switches 8L and 8R is an operation for selecting the characters or symbols forming the password. Further, the operation for determining the character or the symbol constituting the password by the effect switch 56 is an operation for inputting the character or the symbol constituting the password. Hereinafter, the operation of moving the characters or symbols forming the password by the stop switches 8L and 8R may be referred to as a moving operation, and the operation of determining the characters or symbols forming the password by the effect switch 56 may be referred to as a determining operation.

Here, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) elapses after the screen is shifted to the password input screen, the demo screen which is the basic screen is shifted. However, when the characters such as characters are moved by the stop switches 8L and 8R on the password input screen, the time until the display shifts to the demo screen is reset, and 5 minutes after the stop switches 8L and 8R are operated. A demo screen will appear when the time has passed. In addition, even when a character or the like is selected by the production switch 56, the time until the demo screen is reset is reset, and the demonstration is performed when 5 minutes have passed after the production switch 56 was completely operated. The screen is displayed (except for the operation when the 8-character password is selected). When you move to the demo screen, the entered password is cleared and the entered contents are initialized. In this way, by extending the display time of the password input screen when the movement operation of the characters by the stop switches 8L and 8R and the determination operation of the characters by the production switch 56 are detected, the password input screen can be input. Since it is possible to secure sufficient time and prevent the entered contents from being initialized by shifting to the demo screen while the password is being input, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player.

If an error occurs while the password input screen is displayed, the error screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, the password being input is stored. Then, when the error is canceled and the password input screen is displayed again, the password being input is restored, and the password input before the error and the continuation can be input. This can improve the convenience of the player.

Further, the sub CPU 91a controls the power saving state by, for example, reducing the illuminance of the liquid crystal display 51 while the demo screen is displayed. Therefore, the power consumption of the slot machine 1 can be reduced.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, when the movement operation of characters or the like by the stop switches 8L and 8R and the determination operation of characters or the like by the effect switch 56 are detected, the display content is changed by the control of the sub CPU 91a. .. Specifically, when a moving operation of a character or the like by the stop switches 8L and 8R is performed, the selected character is displayed in a square in the foreground, and the character determined by the effect switch 56 is a character or the like. Is emphasized. In this way, by changing the display content according to each operation, it is possible to externally determine that the operation has been performed.

Next, a procedure for analyzing the input password will be described. In the ROM 91c, as shown in FIG. 13A, a password analysis table in which a numerical value of 0 to 31 is determined in advance corresponding to the characters (Roman characters: 26 kinds, 32 kinds of 6 kinds of symbols) constituting the password is stored in advance. Remembered As shown in FIG. 13B, the sub CPU 91a refers to the password analysis table and replaces the input password with a corresponding numerical value. For example, if the password is “KZFJC=U*” as shown in FIG. 13B, “10-25-5-5-9-2-26-20-” according to the password analysis table shown in FIG. 13A. 30". Next, the replaced numerical value is converted into a binary number, and a total of 4 bits of upper 2 bits and lower 2 bits is specified as a random value (random value acquired at the management server 1200 when the password is issued), and the random value is set. The 36-bit value except for is shifted to the right by a random value. For example, as shown in FIG. 13B, if the random value is 0110 (=6), the 36-bit value excluding the random value is shifted to the right by 6 bits. At this time, the value overflowing to the right shifts to the upper bits.

Next, a hash value is calculated from the 36-bit value after the shift (a random number that is assigned by the management server 1200 in order to make the password have variations. In the present embodiment, the lower 4 bits of the 36 bits excluding the random value are used. The values of the 30-bit value obtained from the 30th-bit value, except the bit, the lower 8-bit, the lower 16-bit, the lower 23-bit, the lower 28-bit, and the lower 33-bit, , Model information, latest information and other performance settings are analyzed.

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

In addition, the lower 25 bits of the first bit of the latest information indicates whether or not the previous game number is 700 G or less, and is set to "1" when the number is 700 G or less. The lower 26 bits of the second bit of the latest information indicates whether or not the previous BB count is 10 times or more, and is set to "1" when the BB count is 10 times or more. The lower 27 bits of the third bit of the latest information indicates whether or not one month or more has passed from the previous game, and is set to "1" when one month or more has passed.

The model information is, for example, information indicating distinction between a model series, a model name, and model specifications.

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

Then, when the player finishes the game, the player's game history, current level, experience value, number of earned coins, effect setting (excluding model information and latest information), history of achievement mission, etc. A two-dimensional code including information (game result information) consisting of is output from the slot machine 1, is acquired using the mobile terminal 1100, and the game result information included in the two-dimensional code is included in the management server 1200. Can be reflected in the contents of the player database.

When the player selects "Easy Start" on the main menu screen, unlike the case where the password is entered, the previous game history cannot be taken over to play the game, but the player Includes game history, current level, experience value, number of coins earned, staging settings (excluding model information and latest information), history of achieved missions, etc., from selection of "Easy start" to end of game. The dimension code can be output from the slot machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 10(b), on the main menu screen after entering the password or after starting the game by the easy start, menu items of "data clear", "two-dimensional code creation", "today's result", and "end" Is displayed. For example, when the player selects "DATA CLEAR" on the main menu screen in this case, the password storage area, the personal history storage area, the experience value storage area, the anniversary storage area allocated to the RAM 91b, Each of the level storage area, model information storage area, latest information storage area, effect setting storage area, and earned coin storage area is cleared.

Further, when the player selects “today's result” on the main menu screen shown in FIG. 10B, the game history from the time after the password is input or after the game is started by the simple start to the current time, the current history, Level, experience value, contents of earned coins, history of achieved missions, etc. are displayed.

When the player selects "create two-dimensional code" on the main menu screen as shown in FIG. 14A, the sub CPU 91a generates a two-dimensional code, and FIG. The generated two-dimensional code is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. In the two-dimensional code displayed here, for example, in the case of a game in which a password is entered, as shown in FIG. 15C, a URL indicating the location of the normal update page on the management server 1200 (normal update URL ), a password input at the start of the game, a game random number (32-bit random number in this embodiment) that is a random value acquired each time two-dimensional code is created, game history update data, and acquisition data. , Respectively. Here, the game history update data and the acquisition data constitute game result information.

In the game history update data, each data value (total number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs, history of accomplished missions) stored in the personal history storage area, level value stored in the level storage area, experience value storage The experience value stored in the area and the effect settings 1 to 3 stored in the effect setting storage area are stored.

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

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

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

In this way, unlike the game history update data used for outputting the game history, the acquired data used for granting a privilege such as an item can be dealt with only by the data amount of information relating to granting a privilege, so that the two-dimensional code The ratio can be reduced.

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

Then, by reading this two-dimensional code with the mobile terminal 1100 and accessing the URL of the management server 1200 specified by the two-dimensional code, the content specified by the two-dimensional code is stored in the player database of the management server 1200. Is reflected in.

Note that a new password is prohibited from being input until the two-dimensional code is displayed after the password is authenticated. Then, when the two-dimensional code is displayed and the screen is switched to the basic screen by operating the production switch 56, the password storage area, the personal history storage area, the experience value storage area, the anniversary storage area, and the level storage allocated to the RAM 91b are stored. Each of the area, the model information storage area, the latest information storage area, the effect setting storage area, and the earned coin storage area is cleared, and the password can be input again.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, by inputting the password when starting the game, the past game history such as the level and the effect setting at the time of the previous game is reflected (taken over). It is possible to execute an effect, and it is possible to perform an effect that is continuous over a long period of time. After the game is over, the password is included in the two-dimensional code including the game result information. Therefore, the management server 1200 that issues the password authenticates the password included in the two-dimensional code to issue the password. It is possible to determine whether or not it is the player who received it. Therefore, even if a third party obtains another person's password and plays a game to obtain a two-dimensional code or obtains a two-dimensional code of another person, the game result information included in this two-dimensional code is managed. It cannot be reflected in the player database provided in the server 1200, which will be described later. As a result, it is meaningless even if the password or the two-dimensional code is diverted or stolen, so that the password or the two-dimensional code can be prevented from being diverted or stolen.

Further, as will be described later in detail, since the password issued by the management server 1200 changes with a random value that changes each time the password is issued, the password is the same even when the game history having the same content is specified. It makes it difficult to guess the password.

In the present embodiment, in order to receive the password issuance from the management server 1200, the mobile terminal 1100 is used in advance to access the management server 1200 to perform member registration, and the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 1100. ) Must be registered. In the present embodiment, when the player selects “member registration” on the main menu screen shown in FIG. 10A, the sub CPU 91a specifies the URL indicating the location of the member registration page of the management server 1200. A two-dimensional code (see FIG. 15A) is generated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The player can easily access the member registration page of the management server 1200 by reading the two-dimensional code on the mobile terminal 1100.

Further, in the present embodiment, even a player who has not accessed the management server 1200 in advance and completed membership registration, accumulates the game history by selecting "Easy start" on the main menu screen. It is possible to start a game using the function of. However, in this case, as a matter of course, it is not possible to take over the previous game history and play the game.

The two-dimensional code displayed when the game is ended after selecting the "simple start" and starting the game is different from that when the game is started by inputting a password. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15B, a configuration in which the URL indicating the location of the easy start page on the management server is included in place of the normal update URL, and the password is not included Has become. Other information is the same as the two-dimensional code based on the game in which the password is input.

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

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

As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, regardless of whether or not the member has been registered, the player simply selects “simple start” on the main menu screen to store the game history. You can start the game using.

The sub CPU 91a of the present embodiment switches to the basic screen after a predetermined time elapses when no operation is performed by the player after displaying various menu screens to be shifted from the main menu screen as described above. It is like this.

Further, the sub CPU 91a, when a password is input by the player or when "simple start" is selected, an effect different from the effect mode (normal effect mode) when these operations are not performed. The control state is changed to the specific effect mode which is a mode.

In this way, since the display mode of the area other than the specific effect area can be made common to the specific effect mode and the normal effect mode, it is possible to reduce the amount of image data or moving image data to be used.

The game history displayed in the pair of specific effect areas of the liquid crystal display 51 is not limited to the level value and the experience value as described above, and the accumulated number of games and accumulated bonus times, and further, the execution of the effect described above. It is also possible to display the level value as a condition, the cumulative game number, the remaining value up to the cumulative bonus number, and the like.

Next, the management server 1200 will be described. As described above, the management server 1200 has the same hardware as a general server computer, and is capable of data communication with the mobile terminal 1100 via the Internet 900. The management server 1200 performs registration and update of game information corresponding to the player, issuance of a password, grant of a privilege, and the like according to the access request content from the mobile terminal 1100. In the present embodiment, the management server 1200 can be accessed only from the mobile terminal to which the terminal identification information (SIM data) is attached, and the mobile terminal to which the terminal identification information is not attached or the terminal identification information. Access is denied from a mobile terminal that refuses to send the terminal identification information, although the access is denied.

The management server 1200 manages the player database for managing the player's game information, the game history database for managing the history of the game results for each game of the player, and the privilege data given to the player. And a privilege database for managing information.

Next, returning to the slot machine 1, the content of each process executed in response to an operation via the main menu screen of the player will be described in detail.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the main menu display process executed by the slot machine 1. This process is started by the player operating the effect switch 56 on the basic screen. First, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the current game state is a state after the game ends (after the setting is changed) until the bet number is set (step S2201). When it is determined that the state is not in this state (step S2201; NO), the sub CPU 91a returns the process to be executed to the process of the calling source of this process.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the state is between the end of the game and the setting of the bet number (step S2201; YES), the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the current control state is the specific effect mode. (Step S2202).

When it is not the specific effect mode, that is, when it is the normal effect mode (step S2202; NO), the sub CPU 91a displays the main menu screen before password input (before "Easy start" is selected) as shown in FIG. The display control circuit 92 is controlled to display on the display 51. As a result, the main menu screen before password input is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2203). After that, the sub CPU 91a returns the process to be executed to the process of the calling source of this process.

On the other hand, in the case of the specific effect mode (step S2202; YES), the sub CPU 91a displays the main menu screen after the password is input (after selecting "Easy start") on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 10B. The display control circuit 92 is controlled so that As a result, the main menu screen after password input is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2204). After that, the sub CPU 91a returns the process to be executed to the process of the calling source of this process.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a procedure of password pre-input main menu operation processing executed in the slot machine 1. This process is started by the player performing an operation of selecting any menu item on the main menu screen (see FIG. 10A) before entering the password (or before selecting "simple start"). ..

Alternatively, when the player selects "member registration" (step S2303; YES), the sub CPU 91a identifies the URL indicating the location of the member registration page of the management server 1200 (FIG. 15A). Is generated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2304). The player operates the mobile terminal 1100 to capture an image of the displayed two-dimensional code and capture it inside the mobile terminal 1100 (save the two-dimensional code image in the storage unit 120 (see FIG. 2)). it can. If the effect switch 56 is operated while the two-dimensional code is displayed, or if no operation is performed for a predetermined time, the screen returns to the basic screen.

In addition, or when the player selects "simple start" (step S2305; YES), the sub CPU 91a closes the main menu screen to display the basic screen on the liquid crystal display 51, and from the normal effect mode. The control state is changed to the specific effect mode (step S2306). Further, the sub CPU 91a displays the character based on the default effect setting in one of the specific effect areas of the liquid crystal display 51, and displays the level value and the experience value meter based on the default value in the other of the specific effect areas. (For example, a level value is 0, and an experience value meter is 0 level).

Alternatively, if the player selects "password input" (step S2307; YES), the sub CPU 91a executes a password input acceptance process (step S2308).

18 and 19 are flowcharts showing the procedure of the password input acceptance process. First, the sub CPU 91a displays the display time of the password input screen (see FIG. 11B), that is, the time (5 minutes in this embodiment) from the password input screen to the demo screen, which is the basic screen, on the input screen. The timer is set (step S2401). When the time from the password input screen to the demo screen is set in the input screen timer, the countdown of the time is started. Next, the sub CPU 91a controls the display control circuit 92 to display the password input screen on the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, the password input screen (see FIG. 11B) is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2402).

Next, the sub CPU 91a determines whether an error has occurred (step S2403). In this embodiment, as the error, a RAM abnormality error, a throwing medal clogging error, a medal out error, a payout error, a payout medal clogging error, a full tank error, a reel rotation error, an abnormal winning error, and a door opening error are set. However, the type of error can be set appropriately.

When an error occurs (step S2403; YES), the sub CPU 91a stores the password in the middle of input in the RAM 91b (step S2419), and displays an error screen from the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2420). Next, it is determined whether or not the error is released based on the command from the main CPU 41a (step S2421). If the error is not released (step S2421; NO), the determination is repeated. If the error is released (step S2421; YES), the password input screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the process returns to step S2403 (step S2422). At this time, the sub CPU 91a reads the password stored in the RAM 91b, and restores the password being input to the password input screen. Therefore, the player can input the continuation of the password input before the error.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S2403 that no error has occurred (step S2403; NO), it is determined whether the value of the input screen timer has become “0” (step S2404). When the value of the input screen timer becomes "0" (step S2404; YES), the sub CPU 91a displays a demo screen on the liquid crystal display 51, and ends the process (step S2417). The sub CPU 91a controls the power saving state when displaying the demo screen.

If the value of the input screen timer is not "0" (step S2404; NO), it is determined whether or not an input-related operation related to password input is detected (step S2405). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a movement operation of characters and the like by the stop switches 8L and 8R and a determination operation of characters and the like by the production switch 56 have been detected. If no input-related operation is detected (step S2405; NO), the process returns to step S2404. If an input-related operation is detected (step S2405; YES), but the password input is not completed (step S2406; NO), that is, the password is determined by the effect switch 56 in the state shown in FIG. 12B. If the operation is not performed, the display time of the password input screen is reset in the input screen timer as in step S2401 and the process returns to step S2404.

In addition, when the input-related operation is detected (step S2405; YES), as shown in FIG. 12B, the player performs the operation of determining the password on the password input screen, and the input of the password is completed ( In step S2406; YES), the sub CPU 91a analyzes the input password as described above (see FIG. 16) (step S2407).

If the input password is not a legitimate password as a result of the analysis (step S2408; NO), the sub CPU 91a displays the password NG screen (not shown) indicating that the password input has not been accepted, on the liquid crystal display. No. 51 is displayed (step S2423). When the effect switch 56 is operated or a predetermined time has elapsed while the password NG screen is displayed, the demo screen is switched to the basic screen.

On the other hand, if the input password is a legitimate password (step S2408; YES), but the model information included in the password indicates a model different from the slot machine 1 (step S2409; YES), the sub The CPU 91a controls the liquid crystal display 51 so as to perform an effect of displaying that the model is different (step S2410). As a result, the effect screen in which the character is talking is displayed in the specific effect area of the liquid crystal display 51 to the effect that a password for a different model has been input.

On the other hand, if the models are not different (step S2409; NO), the sub CPU 91a causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display the password OK screen (see FIG. 10C) (step S2411). When the effect switch 56 is operated or a predetermined time has elapsed while the password OK screen is displayed, the screen is switched to the basic screen.

When switching from the password OK screen to the basic screen, the sub CPU 91a sets the level, effect setting, and the like based on the password analysis result (step S2412). The sub CPU 91a also stores the input password in the password storage area assigned to the RAM 91b. Further, the sub CPU 91a changes the control state from the normal effect mode to the specific effect mode (step S2413). It should be noted that the setting of the level, the effect setting, etc., and the shift to the specific effect mode may be performed at the timing of displaying the password OK screen.

With the above settings, the level and effect settings according to the previous game history will be carried over to the slot machine 1. Further, by shifting to the specific effect mode, the player can start the game using the function of accumulating the game history.

Next, the sub CPU 91a checks the flag indicating whether or not one month or more has passed from the previous game, which is indicated by the 3rd bit in the latest information included in the password, and the flag indicates that It is determined whether it is "1" indicating that one month or more has passed from the game (step S2414).

As a result, when it is indicated that one month or more has passed from the previous game (step S2414; YES), the sub CPU 91a executes an effect indicating that (step S2415). For example, since the player has not played a game recently, this time, an effect screen in which the character speaks that he wants the player to play the game many times is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

On the other hand, when it is not shown that one month or more has passed from the previous game (step S2414; NO), the sub CPU 91a suggests the previous game according to the value of the flag derived by the password analysis. An effect (previous game suggestion effect) is executed (step S2415). More specifically, the sub CPU 91a uses the value of a flag, which is indicated by the first bit of the latest information included in the password and indicates whether or not the previous game number is 700 games or less, or by the second bit. The previous game suggestion effect is executed according to the value of the flag that indicates whether or not the previous BB count is 10 times or more. For example, the sub CPU 91a may perform an effect with a display such as "The bonus number was 10 times or more before this time. It's amazing." or "I didn't rotate much before this day, so I'll do my best today." The liquid crystal display 51 is controlled. In the present embodiment, as the end condition for ending the display of the password input screen, it is set that the display time of the password input screen elapses a predetermined time and the input of the password is completed, and the display time of the password input screen is set. When the predetermined time has passed, the demo screen, which is the basic screen, is displayed, and when the password input is completed, the password OK screen or the password NG screen is displayed, and the screen is switched to the basic screen. Instead, the main menu screen may be displayed.

Returning to the main menu operation process before password input shown in FIG. 17, when the player selects “end” (step S2309; YES), the sub CPU 91a displays an end confirmation screen as shown in FIG. It is displayed on the display 51 (step S2310). Here, when the player performs an operation of selecting “YES” or when a predetermined time elapses, the screen is switched to the basic screen. Alternatively, when the player performs an operation of selecting “NO”, the screen returns to the main menu screen (see FIG. 10A).

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the main menu operation processing after password input, which is executed in the slot machine 1. This process is started when the player performs an operation of selecting one of the menu items on the main menu screen (see FIG. 10B) after the password is input (or after “simple start” is selected). ..

When the “result of the day” is selected by the player (step S2701; YES), the sub CPU 91a indicates the contents of the player's game history and the like from the time after the password is input or after the game is started by the simple start to the present time. A screen (not shown) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (step S2702). Specifically, the sub CPU 91a uses the personal history storage area, the experience value storage area, the level storage area, the earned coin storage area, etc. allocated to the RAM 91b to play a game history, a history of achievement missions, an experience value, a level, and an acquisition. Get data etc. Then, a screen showing the acquired contents of these data is generated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

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

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

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the procedure of this two-dimensional code display processing. First, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not a lottery condition for acquiring stock coins (stock coin acquisition lottery condition) is satisfied (step S2801). In the present embodiment, 1000 games (excluding the game in the bonus state) have been consumed since the password was input or the "simple start" was selected, and further, three or more gold coins were stocked. If any of the above conditions are satisfied, it is determined that the stock coin acquisition lottery conditions are satisfied.

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

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

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

In step S2807, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the game in the specific effect mode is due to the selection of "simple start". As a result, when the game is a simple start (step S2807; YES), the sub CPU 91a generates a two-dimensional code (see FIG. 15B) corresponding to the game with a simple start (step S2808).

On the other hand, when the game is not a simple start game, that is, when the game is a password input (step S2807; NO), the sub CPU 91a generates a two-dimensional code (see FIG. 15C) corresponding to the password input game. (Step S2809).

If the stock lottery flag is ON (step S2810; YES), the sub CPU 91a turns the stock acquisition lottery flag OFF (step S2811). In addition, the sub CPU 91a causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display the stock coin acquisition lottery effect screen and the generated two-dimensional code (step S2812). Specifically, the sub CPU 91a causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display a JACKPOT effect screen as shown in FIG. Then, in the previous stock acquisition lottery process, when the lottery has not been won, the sub CPU 91a displays a JACKPOT effect screen, as shown in FIG. , The liquid crystal display 51 displays the screen generated by combining the generated two-dimensional codes. On the other hand, when the player has won the lottery, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the JACKPOT effect screen that indicates that the stock coins have been acquired and the generated two-dimensional code composite screen as shown in FIG. To display.

On the other hand, if the stock lottery flag is not ON (step S2810; NO), the sub CPU 91a causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display the generated two-dimensional code in a normal mode with no effect, as shown in FIG. 14(b). (Step S2813).

Regardless of the presence or absence of the effect, if the effect switch 56 is operated while the two-dimensional code is displayed, or if no operation is continued for a predetermined time, the screen returns to the basic screen. At that time, the sub CPU 91a changes the control state from the specific effect mode to the normal effect mode (step S2814). Further, the sub CPU 91a clears the game history and the like of the player after the password is input and after the game is started by the simple start to the present time (step S2815). Specifically, the sub CPU 91a allocates the RAM 91b with a password storage area, a personal history storage area, an experience value storage area, an anniversary storage area, a level storage area, a model information storage area, a latest information storage area, and effect setting. Clear the storage area and the earned coin storage area.

After entering the password shown in FIG. 20, the process returns to the main menu operation process, and when the player selects “end” (step S2708; YES), the sub CPU 91a displays the end confirmation screen as shown in FIG. It is displayed on the display 51 (step S2709). Here, when the player performs an operation of selecting “YES” or when a predetermined time elapses, the screen is switched to the basic screen. Alternatively, when the player performs an operation of selecting “NO”, the screen returns to the main menu screen (see FIG. 10B).

In the above embodiment, the password is applied as the information that can specify the game history to be input to the gaming machine (slot machine 1), and it is not necessary to provide a dedicated reading device or the like to input the information from the outside. It can be said that it is preferable, but it may be data that is coded such as a bar code or a two-dimensional code and can be read by a code reader provided in the gaming machine, or by wire connection, wireless connection, infrared connection, etc. The data may be data that can be input to the gaming machine, and with such a configuration, input of these data can be performed easily.

Further, in the above embodiment, the two-dimensional code is applied as the information that can specify the game history output from the gaming machine (slot machine 1), and the player can easily read the data by holding the two-dimensional code reader. Although it can be said that it is preferable because it can be acquired, it may be possible to output it as other code data that can be read by a code reader such as a bar code, or data that can be output by wire connection, wireless connection, infrared connection, etc. Alternatively, a password may be applied similarly to the information input to the gaming machine.

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

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

[Modification 1]
Next, a first modification of the above embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23. The effects of the present invention can be obtained by applying the form described in the first modification to the above-described embodiment.

[Mode]
First, the controllable modes in the slot machine 1 of Modification 1 will be described. The controllable modes include a normal user mode, a simple user mode, and a normal mode.

The normal user mode is a mode in which a password issued in advance by the management server 1200 (hereinafter referred to as an appropriate password) is controlled by being input by the player. The normal user mode is a mode in which the game can be carried over by taking over the previous game history, the level of the character virtually held by the player in the game, and the effect setting (including the stage of the story). .. By playing the game in the normal user mode, not only the game of the slot machine 1 but also the fun of growing the character can be held by the player. The normal user mode is started by determining a password item (see FIG. 22D) on the menu screen and then inputting an appropriate password. The normal user mode ends when the user mode end is determined on the menu screen (see FIG. 23D). When the normal user mode is ended, the two-dimensional code is displayed. Further, in order to have the management server 1200 issue a password, it is necessary to perform member registration (see FIG. 22B).

The simple user mode is a mode in which the game history can be accumulated. The simple user mode, like the normal user mode, is a mode in which the game cannot be played by taking over the previous game history. The simple user mode is started when the item of simple start (see FIG. 22D) is determined on the menu screen. The simple user mode ends when the user mode end is determined on the menu screen (see FIG. 23D). When the normal user mode is ended, the two-dimensional code is displayed. Since the simple user mode is a mode in which the game history can be stored without inputting a password, the processing load on the player can be reduced.

The normal mode is a mode that is neither the normal user mode nor the simple user mode. That is, it is a mode controlled when neither the normal user mode nor the simple user mode is controlled.

Below, the normal user mode and the simple user mode are collectively referred to as a “user mode”. In the user mode, the experience value of the character (10 in the present embodiment) is provided when a predetermined experience value providing condition is satisfied. The predetermined experience value giving condition is a condition that is satisfied when 7 sets of rep (a kind of replay) are won and the experience value giving process is determined by the experience value determining process. When the given experience value reaches a predetermined value (100 in this embodiment), the character level is added. On the other hand, in the normal mode, there is no concept of the character and the experience value of the character, and the experience value determination process is not executed even if 7 sets of Lips are won.

When the control to the simple user mode is determined by the operation of the player, the simple user mode flag indicating that the simple user mode is controlled is stored in the RAM 91c. The stored simple user mode flag is erased when the control to the simple user mode is completed by the operation of the player.

When the control to the normal user mode is determined by the operation of the player, the normal user mode flag indicating that the normal user mode is controlled is stored in the RAM 91c. When the control to the normal user mode is completed by the player's operation, the stored normal user mode flag is erased.

When controlled to the normal mode, the flag indicating the user mode is not stored in the RAM 91c.

The sub control unit 91 is controlled by specifying the presence/absence of a flag in the RAM 91c and, if the RAM 91c flag is stored, identifying the type of the flag (either the simple user mode or the normal user mode flag). The mode (any one of the normal user mode, the simple user mode, and the normal mode) can be specified. For example, when neither the simple user mode flag nor the normal user mode flag is stored in the RAM 91c, the sub control unit 91 determines that the normal mode is controlled. When the simple user mode flag is stored in the RAM 91c, the sub control unit 91 determines that the simple user mode is controlled. When the normal user mode flag is stored in the RAM 91c, the sub control unit 91 determines that the normal user mode is controlled.

[Menu screen in normal mode (user mode start)]
Next, the menu screen in the normal mode will be described. When in the normal mode (that is, not in the user mode), the menu screen is the period during which the normal screen is displayed, and the bet number is set when the game end processing is completed. When the decision switch 202 is operated (pressed) during a period until the above (hereinafter, referred to as “normal screen display period”), a period during which the demo screen is displayed (hereinafter referred to as “demo screen display period”), and the like. Displayed in. The demo screen is a screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the stop timing when all reels are stopped and the game progress operation is not performed. The demo screen is a predetermined screen such as a logo of a game maker, an advertisement screen, a character screen used by the slot machine 1 as a subject, and the like. The demo screen of the present embodiment is a screen in which the characters “during demo” are displayed (see FIG. 22(A)). Further, among the screens displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, screens other than the demo screen are called normal screens. The normal screen refers to a screen during a game, a screen until the demo screen is displayed after the game end processing is completed, and the like.

FIG. 22 shows an example of the transition of the menu screen when controlled in the normal mode. As shown in FIG. 22, the sub-control unit 91 executes screen display control such that the user mode is not determined even if only the decision switch 202 is operated (for example, only the decision switch 202 is repeatedly hit). Here, "only the decision switch 202 is operated" means "the decision switch 202 is operated without performing all operations other than the operation of the decision switch 202".

In the figure showing the screen transition (FIG. 23) such as FIG. 22, the arrow indicates the screen transition destination. Regarding the left switch 201, the decision switch 202, and the right switch 203 shown next to the arrow, the switches operated by the player are hatched. For example, when the decision switch 202 is operated while the screen of FIG. 22(A) is displayed, the screen of FIG. 18(B) is displayed (transition to the screen of FIG. 23(B)).

When the decision switch 202 is operated while the demo screen shown in FIG. 22(A) is displayed, the menu top screen shown in FIG. 22(B) is displayed. 22A to 22B may be transited by operating only the determination switch 202. Further, FIG. 22(A) to FIG. 22(B) may be transited when the decision switch 202 is operated and another operation is performed.

On the menu screen of FIG. 22(B), there are a plurality of selectable items, "game description", "member registration", "user mode", and "return". Thus, in the following, selectable items on the menu screen are indicated by "...". “User mode” is an item related to execution of control for starting the user mode. "Game description", "member registration", and "return" are items that are not related to execution of control for starting the user mode.

When the player operates the left switch 201, the left item is selected. When the player operates the right switch 203, the item on the right side is selected. The selected item is displayed at the bottom. Furthermore, the color of the selected item is a color obtained by inverting the color of the item that is not selected. By performing such control, the player can intuitively recognize the selected item. In the screen of FIG. 22(B), "game explanation" is selected. By operating the determination switch 202, the selected item is determined.

When the "game description" is selected and determined (when the decision switch 202 is operated in the state where "game description" is selected), as shown in FIG. 22C, a description of the game of the slot machine 1 The sentence is displayed. When the “user mode” is selected and determined, the screen shown in FIG. 22(D) is displayed. When "member registration" is selected and determined, a two-dimensional code for member registration is displayed. When “Return” is selected and determined, the screen returns to the demo screen of FIG.

When the decision switch 202 is operated on the demo screen, as shown in FIG. 22B, the menu top screen is displayed with the "game explanation" selected. Therefore, when the decision switch 202 is operated in this state, a screen on which the game explanation is displayed is displayed as shown in FIG. In addition, in the screen of FIG. 22C, "return" is selected. Therefore, when the decision switch 202 is operated in this state, the screen returns to the menu top screen of FIG.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 22(A) to 22(C), when only the decision switch 202 is operated while the demo screen is displayed, the screen of FIG. 22(A)→the screen of FIG. 22(B) is displayed. Screen→FIG. 22(C)→FIG. 22(B)→FIG. 22(C)... Between the menu top screen shown in FIG. 22(B) and the game explanation screen shown in FIG. 22(C). Will loop. Therefore, when the demo screen is displayed, the user mode is not determined even if only the determination switch 202 is operated.

To determine the user mode, on the menu top screen, the left switch 201 is operated to select "user mode", and then the determination switch 202 is operated. As described above, in order to determine the user mode, not only the operation of the determination switch 202 but also the operation of another button (in the example of FIG. 22, the operation of the left switch 201) is required.

When the user mode is determined, the user mode screen shown in FIG. 22(D) is displayed. On the user mode screen of FIG. 22D, selectable items include "password", "simple start", and "return". In order to start the normal user mode, when "password" is selected and determined, a password input screen in which the password for starting the normal user mode can be input is displayed. When an appropriate password is entered on the password entry screen, the normal user mode is started. To start the simple user mode, "easy start" is selected and determined. This starts the simple user mode. When “Return” is selected and determined, the screen returns to the previous screen, that is, the screen shown in FIG.

In the example of FIG. 22, the menu top screen is displayed during the demo screen display period. However, even if the menu top screen is displayed during the normal screen display period, similar control is executed. With similar control, by operating only the determination switch 202, the "user mode" is determined by looping between the menu top screen shown in FIG. 22(B) and the game explanation screen shown in FIG. 22(C). However, the user mode is determined not only when the determination switch 202 is operated but also when another button is operated (in the example of FIG. 22, the left switch 201 is operated).

[Menu screen in user mode]
Next, the menu screen when being controlled to the user mode will be described. When in the user mode, the menu screen is displayed when the decision switch 202 is operated during the period from the end of the game (after the setting is changed) to the setting of the bet number, the period during the demonstration screen is displayed, etc. Displayed in.

FIG. 23 shows an example of the transition of the menu screen. As shown in FIG. 23, the sub control unit 91 displays a screen such that the end of the controlled user mode is not determined even if only the decision switch 202 is operated (for example, only the decision switch 202 is repeatedly hit). Perform display control. When the decision switch 202 is operated while the demo screen shown in FIG. 23(A) is displayed, the menu top screen shown in FIG. 23(B) is displayed. The state shown in FIG. 23A may be changed to the state shown in FIG. 23B by operating only the decision switch 202. Further, FIG. 23(A) to FIG. 23(B) may be transited when the decision switch 202 is operated or another operation is performed.

In the menu screen of FIG. 23(B), there are "game history", "user mode", and "return" as a plurality of selectable items. "User mode" is an item related to execution of control for ending the user mode. "Game history" and "return" are items that are not related to the execution of control for ending the user mode.

When the “game history” is selected and determined, as shown in FIG. 23C, the game history from the time when the user mode is started to the present time is displayed. The game history is displayed based on the game history database stored in the RAM 91c. When the “user mode” is selected and determined, the user mode screen shown in FIG. 23(D) is displayed. When “Return” is selected and determined, the screen returns to the demo screen of FIG.

When the decision switch 202 is operated on the demo screen in the user mode, as shown in FIG. 23(B), the menu screen is displayed with the “game history” selected. When the decision switch 202 is operated in this state, a screen displaying the game history is displayed as shown in FIG. 23(C). In addition, the screen of FIG. 23C is displayed with “Return” selected. When the decision switch 202 is operated in this state, the screen returns to the menu top screen of FIG.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 23(A) to 23(C), when only the decision switch 202 is operated without operating other buttons when the demo screen in the user mode is displayed, 23(A) screen→FIG. 23(B) screen→FIG. 23(C)→FIG. 23(B)→FIG. 23(C)... In this way, the menu top screen shown in FIG. 23(B), And it will loop between the game history screens shown in FIG. 23(C). Therefore, when the demo screen in the user mode is displayed, even if only the determination switch 202 is operated, the end of the controlled user mode is not determined.

In order to determine the end of the user mode, the left switch 201 is operated to select "user mode" on the menu top screen, and then the determination switch 202 is operated. As described above, in order to determine the user mode, not only the operation of the determination switch 202 but also the operation of another button (in the example of FIG. 23, the operation of the left switch 201) is required.

When the user mode is determined, the screen shown in FIG. 23(D) is displayed. On the screen of FIG. 23D, selectable items include “end user mode” and “return”. When “End User Mode” is selected and determined, a two-dimensional code corresponding to the type of user mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Specifically, when the user mode is controlled to the simple user mode, it is easy. The two-dimensional code for user mode is displayed. When the normal user mode is controlled, the normal user mode two-dimensional code is displayed.

In the example of FIG. 23, the example of displaying the menu top screen during the demo screen display period has been described. However, even if the menu top screen is displayed during the normal screen display period, similar control is executed. With the similar control, by operating only the determination switch 202, a loop is made between the menu top screen shown in FIG. 23(B) and the game explanation screen shown in FIG. 23(C), and the “user mode” is not determined. In this control, the user mode is determined when not only the decision switch 202 is operated but also another button is operated (in the example of FIG. 23, the left switch 201 is operated).

[Modification 2]
Next, a modified example 2 of the above embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The effects of the present invention can be obtained by applying the form described in the second modification to the above embodiment. The slot machine 1 of the modified example 2 includes movable means 901 to 903.

[Operation check of movable means]
First, the operation confirmation of the movable means 901 to 903 will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the movable means 901 to 903. Movable means 901 to 903 are members that are movable at the time of performance. The movable means 901 moves between the initial position 911 and the movable position 921. The initial position 911 is a position that does not overlap the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, the movable position 921 is a position overlapping with the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The movable means 902 moves between the initial position 912 and the movable position 922. The initial position 912 is a position that does not overlap the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the movable position 922 is a position where it is superimposed on the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The movable means 903 moves between the initial position 913 and the movable position 923. The initial position 913 and the movable position 923 are positions that do not overlap with the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

In the second modification, the sub control unit 91 operates as confirmation operation control means and confirms the operation of the movable means 901 to 903 under a predetermined condition. The predetermined condition is, for example, when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, when an operation error of the movable means 901 to 903 is detected, or when it is desired to confirm the operation or the initial position of the movable means 901 to 903. is there.

Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 moves the movable means 901 to 903 to the movable positions 921 to 923 (FIGS. 24A to 24C). In the illustrated example, the movable means 901 to 903 exist at the initial positions 911 to 913 before the operation confirmation (FIG. 24A), but the movable means 901 to 903 move to the initial positions 911 to 911 before the operation confirmation. Even when it does not exist in 913, the movable means 901 to 903 are moved to the movable positions 921 to 923 (FIG. 24C). After that, the sub-control unit 91 moves the movable means 901 to 903 from the movable positions 921 to 923 to the initial positions 911 to 913 (FIGS. 24C to 24E).

By thus confirming the operation of the movable means 901 to 903, the movable means 901 to 903 can be moved to the initial positions 911 to 913 after the operation confirmation. Further, for example, by detecting the operation of the movable means 901 to 903 in the operation confirmation with, for example, a sensor (not shown), it is possible to confirm whether or not the movable means 901 to 903 operate normally.

In the operation confirmation of the movable means 901 to 903, since the movable means 901 to 903 actually move, it takes time to finish the operation confirmation. Therefore, in the second modification, the production control board 90 is initially set in parallel with the operation confirmation of the movable units 901 to 903. The initial setting of the effect control board 90 is a process of performing settings necessary for the effect control board 90 to operate. For example, the sub control unit 91 operates as an initial setting unit, and the sub CPU 91a reads out and executes a program stored in the ROM 91b, thereby performing initial setting of the effect control board 90. By initializing the effect control board 90, each process by the effect control board 90 can be executed. For example, displaying an effect image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51, outputting sound from the speakers 53, 54, receiving an operation of the player-side setting switch 70, and performing a process based on the received operation. You can

In the example shown in FIG. 24, while the movable means 901 to 903 move from the initial positions 911 to 913 to the movable positions 921 to 923 (FIGS. 24A to 24B), the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is performed. Is going. Further, by completing the initial setting of the effect control board 90, for example, an effect image can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (FIGS. 24C to 24E).

As described above, even if the movable means 901 to 903 are moving during the confirmation operation execution period, after the initial setting period setting of the effect control board 90 is completed, the operation of the player side setting switch 70 is accepted and accepted. The sub-control unit 91 can perform the processing based on the operation. However, it is troublesome that the processing associated with the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 is performed while the movable means 901 to 903 are operating in the confirmation operation execution period. Therefore, in the second modification, the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 is not accepted during the confirmation operation execution period, and the troublesomeness of the confirmation operation execution period is reduced. In the second modification, the player-side setting switch 70 can be turned on and off. Therefore, during the confirmation operation execution period, the player-side setting switch 70 is turned off to prevent the player-side setting switch 70 from being operated by the player, thereby reducing the troublesomeness of the confirmation operation execution period.

[Modification 3]
Next, a third modified example of the above embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. The effects of the present invention can be obtained by applying the form described in the modified example 3 to the above embodiment.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the counting process executed by the slot machine of Modification 3. The counting process is performed by the sub CPU 91a when the internal winning command is received. The sub CPU 91a determines whether the overflow flag is 1 (step S301). If the overflow flag is 1 (step S301: YES), the sub CPU 91a stops counting and thus ends the process.

When the overflow flag is 0 (step S301: NO), the sub CPU 91a increments the game number counter by 1 (step S302). The sub CPU 91a refers to the internal winning command and determines whether or not the RB is won (step S303). When the RB is won (step S303: YES), the sub CPU 91a increments the RB counter by 1 (step S304).

The sub CPU 91a determines whether the RB counter is equal to the maximum value RB_MAX (step S305). When the RB counter is equal to the maximum value RB_MAX (step S305: YES), the sub CPU 91a sets 1 to the overflow flag (step S307), and ends this processing. On the other hand, when the RB counter is not equal to the maximum value RB_MAX (step S305: NO), the sub CPU 91a determines whether the game number counter is equal to the maximum value GM_MAX (step S306).

When the game number counter is equal to the maximum value GM_MAX (step S306: YES), the overflow flag is set to 1 (step S307), and this processing is ended. On the other hand, when the game number counter is not equal to the maximum value GM_MAX (step S306: NO), the sub CPU 91a ends this process.

When the RB is not won in step S303 (step S303: NO), the sub CPU 91a refers to the internal winning command and determines whether or not the BB(1) is won (step S308). When winning BB(1) (step S308: YES), the sub CPU 91a increments the BB1 counter by 1 (step S309).

The sub CPU 91a determines whether the BB1 counter is equal to the maximum value BB1_MAX (step S310). When the BB1 counter is equal to the maximum value BB1_MAX (step S310: YES), the sub CPU 91a sets 1 to the overflow flag (step S307), and ends this processing. On the other hand, when the BB1 counter is not equal to the maximum value BB1_MAX (step S310: NO), the sub CPU 91a proceeds to step S306.

When it is determined in step S308 that BB(1) has not been won (step S308: NO), the sub CPU 91a refers to the internal winning command to determine whether or not BB(2) has been won (step S311). ). When winning BB(2) (step S311: YES), the sub CPU 91a increments the BB2 counter by 1 (step S312).

The sub CPU 91a determines whether the BB2 counter is equal to the maximum value BB2_MAX (step S313). When the BB2 counter is equal to the maximum value BB2_MAX (step S313: YES), the sub CPU 91a sets the overflow flag to 1 (step S307), and ends this processing. On the other hand, when the BB2 counter is not equal to the maximum value BB2_MAX (step S313: NO), the sub CPU 91a proceeds to step S306.

When the BB(2) is not won in step S311, (step S311: NO), in step S314 of FIG. 26, the sub CPU 91a refers to the internal win command, and determines whether or not the replay is won. Yes (step S314). When the replay is won (step S314: YES), the sub CPU 91a increments the replay counter by 1 (step S315).

The sub CPU 91a determines whether the replay counter is equal to the maximum value RP_MAX (step S316). When the replay counter is equal to the maximum value RP_MAX (step S316: YES), the sub CPU 91a sets the overflow flag to 1 (step S307), and ends this processing. On the other hand, when the replay counter is not equal to the maximum value RP_MAX (step S316: NO), the sub CPU 91a proceeds to step S306.

When the replay is not won in step S314 (step S314: NO), the sub CPU 91a refers to the internal win command, and determines whether or not the watermelon is won (step S317). When the watermelon is won (step S317: YES), the sub CPU 91a increments the watermelon counter by 1 (step S318).

The sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the watermelon counter is equal to the maximum value SK_MAX (step S319). When the watermelon counter is equal to the maximum value SK_MAX (step S319: YES), the sub CPU 91a sets the overflow flag to 1 (step S307), and ends this processing. On the other hand, when the watermelon counter is not equal to the maximum value SK_MAX (step S319: NO), the sub CPU 91a proceeds to step S306.

When the watermelon is not won in step S317 (step S317: NO), the sub CPU 91a refers to the internal winning command and determines whether or not the cherry is won (step S320). When the cherry is won (step S320: YES), the sub CPU 91a increments the cherry counter by 1 (step S321).

The sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the cherry counter is equal to the maximum value CR_MAX (step S322). When the cherry counter is equal to the maximum value CR_MAX (step S322: YES), the sub CPU 91a sets 1 to the overflow flag (step S307), and ends this processing. On the other hand, when the cherry counter is not equal to the maximum value CR_MAX (step S322: NO), the sub CPU 91a proceeds to step S306.

In step S320, if the cherry has not been won (step S320: NO), the sub CPU 91a refers to the internal win command to determine whether or not the bell has been won (step S323). When the bell is won (step S323: YES), the sub CPU 91a increments the bell counter by 1 (step S324).

The sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the bell counter is equal to the maximum value BL_MAX (step S325). When the bell counter is equal to the maximum value BL_MAX (step S325: YES), the sub CPU 91a sets 1 to the overflow flag (step S307), and ends this processing. On the other hand, when the bell counter is not equal to the maximum value BL_MAX (step S325: NO), the sub CPU 91a proceeds to step S306.

When the bell is not won in step S323 (step S323: NO), the sub CPU 91a proceeds to step S306 because it has not won any winning combination. If no winning combination has been won, only the game number counter is incremented in step S302.

In the present embodiment, the fact that one game has been played is the first event, and the winning of the winning combination is the second event. Therefore, step S302 corresponds to the first counting means, and steps S304, 309, 312, Reference numerals 315, 318, 321, 324 correspond to the second counting means. Both counting means increment the counter by one each time the corresponding event occurs.

In the above-described counting process, the game number counter determines whether or not it has reached the upper limit value GM_MAX at which counting is not allowed, and stops counting by setting the overflow flag to 1 according to the determination result. Further, in the counting process, it is determined whether or not the counter of each winning combination has reached the upper limit value XX_MAX at which the counting is not allowed, and the overflow flag is set to 1 according to the determination result to stop the counting. As described above, when the number of games and the winning combination counter reaches the upper limit value at which counting is not permitted, the slot machine stops counting the number of games and the winning combination counter. The correct ratio between the number of games and each winning combination can be derived.

An example will be described in which, when the number of occurrences of a certain event reaches the upper limit value, the correct ratio cannot be derived when the counting of the number of occurrences of another event is continued without being stopped. As an example, the upper limit of the number of occurrences of the first event is 1000 and the upper limit of the number of occurrences of the second event is 200. At this time, in the actual game, when the number of occurrences of the first event is 2000 and the number of occurrences of the second event is 100, the correct ratio is 100/2000, which is 5%. Since the upper limit of the number of event occurrences is 1000, it becomes 100/1000, which is 10%. As described above, if the number of occurrences of at least one event reaches the upper limit value without applying the present embodiment, a correct ratio cannot be derived.

The mission achievement flag may be updated for each mission even after the counting is stopped.

The first event and the second event may be any events as long as they are the above-mentioned events (events that occur in the gaming machine and that can be counted). For example, the first event may be a cherry prize and the second event may be a cherry bonus. In this case, it is possible to derive a beneficial ratio for the player or the like, such as a bonus winning ratio when Cherry is won.

[Modification 4]
Next, a modified example 4 of the above embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 31. The effects of the present invention can be obtained by applying the form described in the modified example 4 to the above embodiment.

The counting of the number of occurrences of the predetermined event in the slot machine 1 in the modification 4 will be described. First, the predetermined event will be described. The predetermined event in this embodiment is an event that occurs in the gaming machine and is a countable event. In the following description, as one example of the predetermined event, one game is played and the winning combination (RB, BB(1), BB(2), replay, watermelon, cherry, bell) is used. .. The slot machine 1 performs an output process of outputting the counting result counted in the counting process of counting the number of occurrences as a two-dimensional code. The counting process and the output process are performed by the sub control unit 91.

The output two-dimensional code can be read by a mobile terminal such as a smartphone so that the slot machine 1 and the mobile terminal can interlock information about a game such as the above counting result. When the mobile terminal is configured to be able to communicate with a management server (not shown), the information read by the mobile terminal is transmitted to the management server, so that the slot machine 1 and the management server play a game. Information can be linked.

As a specific example of the cell-phone interlocking between the slot machine 1 and the mobile terminal, the mobile terminal acquires information about the game from the slot machine 1 and displays the information about the game on the screen of the mobile terminal. Further, as a specific example of linking information about games between the slot machine 1 and the management server, the management server sends information about games acquired from the slot machine 1 to the management server, so that the management server is based on information about games. For example, recording the game history.

First, a method of counting the number of occurrences of a predetermined event in the slot machine 1 will be described. Since the winning probabilities of the winning combinations described above are different, the number of occurrences of each winning combination at the time of playing a certain number of games is generally different. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when outputting as a two-dimensional code, the capacity of the area for storing the number of occurrences of each predetermined event is set as the capacity according to the winning probability. In the following description, an area for storing the number of occurrences of one predetermined event in the output process of outputting as a two-dimensional code may be referred to as a code side area. On the other hand, the area for storing the number of occurrences of one predetermined event in the counting process of counting the number of occurrences by the sub-control unit 91 may be referred to as a slot side area.

FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining the capacity and the like of the code side area. FIG. 27 shows a winning combination, a probability denominator, an estimated number of occurrences, an estimated number of occurrences×1.2, a minimum bit number, a maximum value, and an upper limit value.

The probability denominator indicates the reciprocal of the probability that each winning combination will occur in one game in the normal gaming state, which is predetermined in the slot machine 1. In the case of FIG. 27, the occurrence probability of RB is 1/450. The occurrence probability of BB(1) is 1/550. The occurrence probability of BB(2) is 1/1000. The probability of occurrence of replay is 1/8. The probability of occurrence of watermelon is 1/90. The probability of cherry occurrence is 1/100. The occurrence probability of the bell is 1/10.

As for the estimated number of occurrences, it is assumed that the number of games that the player can play during the business hours of the game hall per day is 10,000, and based on this number of games, the estimated number of occurrences is (probability of winning a prize) × It is set to 10,000. Then, the expected number of occurrences×1.2 is the number of occurrences increased by 20% in order to have a margin.

The minimum number of bits indicates the minimum number of bits that can express the expected number of times x 1.2. Specifically, it is the minimum n that satisfies the expected number of occurrences×1.2≦(n to the power of 2)−1. This minimum number of bits becomes the size of the storage area in which the number of occurrences is stored in the two-dimensional code. Therefore, in this embodiment, the capacity of the code side area for storing the number of RB occurrences is 5 bits. The capacity of the code side area for storing the number of occurrences of BB(1) is 5 bits. The capacity of the code side area for storing the number of occurrences of BB(2) is 4 bits. The capacity of the code side area for storing the number of replay occurrences is 11 bits. The capacity of the code side area for storing the number of times of occurrence of watermelon is 8 bits. The capacity of the code side area for storing the number of occurrences of cherry is 7 bits. The capacity of the code side area for storing the number of occurrences of bell is 11 bits. The capacity of the code side area for storing the number of times the game has occurred is 14 bits.

The maximum value indicates the maximum value that can be represented by the minimum number of bits. The upper limit value indicates a value at which the sub-control unit 91 does not allow counting. That is, in the present embodiment, the maximum value that can be represented by the minimum number of bits is not counted, but the maximum value is counted with a margin. As described above, in the present embodiment, the upper limit value for counting the number of occurrences of the predetermined event is set to a value less than or equal to the upper limit value of the numerical value that can be stored in the code side area. For example, the number of games can be counted up to 16383 because 14 bits are allocated to the game number counter, but the upper limit value that allows counting is 12000 (GM_MAX). In addition, the upper limit value is based on the estimated number of occurrences×1.2.

As shown in FIG. 27, the upper limit value that allows counting the number of RB occurrences is 27 (RB_MAX). The upper limit value that allows counting of the number of occurrences of BB(1) is 22 (BB1_MAX). The upper limit value that allows counting of the number of occurrences of BB(2) is 12 (BB2_MAX). The upper limit value that allows the number of replays to occur is 1500 (RP_MAX). The upper limit value that allows counting of the number of occurrences of watermelon is 135 (SK_MAX). The upper limit value that allows counting of the number of occurrences of cherry is 127 (CR_MAX). The upper limit value that allows counting of the number of bell occurrences is 1200 (BL_MAX). In the following description, when RB_MAX, BB1_MAX, BB2_MAX, RP_MAX, SK_MAX, CR_MAX, and BL_MAX are collectively expressed, they may be expressed as "XX_MAX".

As described above, the upper limit value in the present embodiment is smaller than the upper limit value of the numerical value (numerical value that can be represented by the minimum number of bits) that can be stored in the code side area. Further, the upper limit value (12000) that does not allow counting of the number of times of occurrence of one game is different from the upper limit value (for example, Bell 2047) that does not allow counting of the number of times of winning combinations. By making the upper limit values different in this way, the upper limit value can be appropriately managed according to the event.

In the present embodiment, the fact that one game has been played is the first event, and the winning of the winning combination is the second event. In this case, the number of occurrences of one game is the number of trials for generating the winning combination, and the number of occurrences of the winning combination is the number of times that the result of the trial is a specific number (each winning combination is winning). Is.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing the capacities of the slot side area and the code side area. The capacity of the code side area is as described in FIG. 6, and the total capacity is 65 bits. On the other hand, the slot side area is provided in the RAM 91c, the capacity of the slot side area is 16 bits (2 bytes) in all predetermined events, and the capacity is the same. Moreover, the total of those capacities is 16 bytes. Since the capacity of the area for storing all the predetermined events is 16 bits, the area for storing the number of occurrences of the above-mentioned first event and second event has the same capacity. Therefore, the handling of the counts of the first event and the second event does not change. Since the capacity of the area for storing all the predetermined events is 16 bits, no matter whether the first event or the second event is the predetermined event, the count of the first event and the second event is counted. Is not treated the same.

Cnt_rb, cnt_bb1, cnt_bb2, cnt_rp, cnt_sk, cnt_cr, and cnt_bl are provided as counters for counting the number of winning combinations. Each is a 2-byte counter. cnt_rb is a counter that counts the number of RB occurrences. cnt_bb1 is a counter that counts the number of occurrences of BB(1). cnt_bb2 is a counter that counts the number of occurrences of BB(2). cnt_rp is a counter that counts the number of replay occurrences. cnt_sk is a counter that counts the number of times of occurrence of watermelon. cnt_cr is a counter that counts the number of occurrences of cherry. cnt_bl is a counter that counts the number of times the bell occurs. cnt_gm is a counter that counts the number of times the game occurs.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the capacity of the slot side area is secured to be larger than the capacity of the code side area. As a result, it is possible to facilitate the handling of data in the slot machine 1 while reducing the amount of data output as a two-dimensional code. The reason why the data is easily handled will be described later. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, an area (14-bit area) for storing the number of times the game has occurred and a second event (winning combination) in the output processing for outputting as a two-dimensional code. The capacity of the area for storing the number of occurrences (for example, a 5-bit area when the winning combination is RB) is different.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of a counting process executed by the slot machine 1 according to the modified example 4. The counting process is performed by the sub control unit 91 when the internal winning command is received. The sub control unit 91 determines whether the overflow flag is 1 (step S101). The overflow flag is a flag indicating that counting is stopped, and has an initial value of 0 and becomes 1 when any of the counters reaches the upper limit value. If the overflow flag is 1 (step S101: YES), the overflow flag indicates that the counting is stopped, and the sub control unit 91 ends the process.

When the overflow flag is 0 (step S101: NO), the sub control unit 91 increments the game number counter by 1 (step S102). The sub control unit 91 refers to the internal winning command and determines whether or not the RB has been won (step S103). When the RB is won (step S103: YES), the sub control unit 91 increments the RB counter by 1 (step S104).

The sub control unit 91 determines whether the RB counter is equal to the maximum value RB_MAX (step S105). When the RB counter is equal to the maximum value RB_MAX (step S105: YES), the sub control unit 91 sets the overflow flag to 1 (step S107) and ends this processing. On the other hand, when the RB counter is not equal to the maximum value RB_MAX (step S105: NO), the sub control unit 91 determines whether the game number counter is equal to the maximum value GM_MAX (step S106).

When the game number counter is equal to the maximum value GM_MAX (step S106: YES), the overflow flag is set to 1 (step S107), and this processing ends. On the other hand, when the game number counter is not equal to the maximum value GM_MAX (step S106: NO), the sub control unit 91 ends this process.

When the RB is not won in step S103 (step S103: NO), the sub control unit 91 refers to the internal winning command and determines whether or not the BB(1) is won (step S108). .. When winning BB(1) (step S108: YES), the sub control unit 91 increments the BB1 counter by 1 (step S109).

The sub control unit 91 determines whether the BB1 counter is equal to the maximum value BB1_MAX (step S110). When the BB1 counter is equal to the maximum value BB1_MAX (step S110: YES), the sub control unit 91 sets the overflow flag to 1 (step S107) and ends this processing. On the other hand, when the BB1 counter is not equal to the maximum value BB1_MAX (step S110: NO), the sub control unit 91 proceeds to step S106.

When it is determined in step S108 that BB(1) has not been won (step S108: NO), the sub-control unit 91 refers to the internal winning command and determines whether or not BB(2) has been won (step S108). Step S111). When winning BB(2) (step S111: YES), the sub control unit 91 increments the BB2 counter by 1 (step S112).

The sub control unit 91 determines whether the BB2 counter is equal to the maximum value BB2_MAX (step S113). When the BB2 counter is equal to the maximum value BB2_MAX (step S113: YES), the sub control unit 91 sets the overflow flag to 1 (step S107) and ends this processing. On the other hand, when the BB2 counter is not equal to the maximum value BB2_MAX (step S113: NO), the sub control unit 91 proceeds to step S106.

When it is determined in step S111 that BB(2) has not been won (step S111: NO), in step S114 of FIG. 30, the sub-control unit 91 refers to the internal winning command and determines whether or not a replay is won. Is determined (step S114). When winning the replay (step S114: YES), the sub control unit 91 increments the replay counter by 1 (step S115).

The sub control unit 91 determines whether the replay counter is equal to the maximum value RP_MAX (step S116). When the replay counter is equal to the maximum value RP_MAX (step S116: YES), the sub control unit 91 sets the overflow flag to 1 (step S107) and ends this processing. On the other hand, when the replay counter is not equal to the maximum value RP_MAX (step S116: NO), the sub control unit 91 proceeds to step S106.

When the replay is not won in step S114 (step S114: NO), the sub control unit 91 refers to the internal winning command and determines whether or not the watermelon is won (step S117). When the watermelon is won (step S117: YES), the sub control unit 91 increments the watermelon counter by 1 (step S118).

The sub control unit 91 determines whether the watermelon counter is equal to the maximum value SK_MAX (step S119). When the watermelon counter is equal to the maximum value SK_MAX (step S119: YES), the sub control unit 91 sets the overflow flag to 1 (step S107), and ends this processing. On the other hand, when the watermelon counter is not equal to the maximum value SK_MAX (step S119: NO), the sub control unit 91 proceeds to step S106.

When the watermelon is not won in step S117 (step S117: NO), the sub control unit 91 refers to the internal winning command and determines whether or not the cherry is won (step S120). When the cherry is won (step S120: YES), the sub control unit 91 increments the cherry counter by 1 (step S121).

The sub control unit 91 determines whether the cherry counter is equal to the maximum value CR_MAX (step S122). When the cherry counter is equal to the maximum value CR_MAX (step S122: YES), the sub control unit 91 sets the overflow flag to 1 (step S107) and ends this processing. On the other hand, when the cherry counter is not equal to the maximum value CR_MAX (step S122: NO), the sub control unit 91 proceeds to step S106.

When the cherry is not won in step S120 (step S120: NO), the sub control unit 91 refers to the internal winning command and determines whether or not the bell is won (step S123). When the bell is won (step S123: YES), the sub control unit 91 increments the bell counter by 1 (step S124).

The sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the bell counter is equal to the maximum value BL_MAX (step S125). When the bell counter is equal to the maximum value BL_MAX (step S125: YES), the sub control unit 91 sets the overflow flag to 1 (step S107), and ends this processing. On the other hand, when the bell counter is not equal to the maximum value BL_MAX (step S125: NO), the sub controller 91 proceeds to step S106.

When the bell is not won in step S123 (step S123: NO), the sub-control unit 91 proceeds to step S106 because it has not won any winning combination. If no winning combination has been won, only the game number counter is incremented in step S102.

In the counting process described above, it is determined whether or not the game number counter has reached the upper limit value GM_MAX at which counting is not allowed, and the counting is stopped by setting the overflow flag to 1 according to the determination result. Further, in the counting process, it is determined whether or not the counter of each winning combination has reached the upper limit value XX_MAX at which the counting is not allowed, and the overflow flag is set to 1 according to the determination result to stop the counting. As described above, when any one of the game number and the winning combination counter reaches the upper limit value at which the counting is not allowed, the counting of the game number and the winning combination counter is stopped, and thus the slot machine 1 Can derive the correct ratio between the number of games and each winning combination.

Here, an example will be described in which, when the number of occurrences of a certain predetermined event reaches the upper limit value, the correct ratio cannot be derived when the counting of the number of occurrences of another predetermined event is continued without being stopped. As an example, the upper limit value of the number of occurrences of the first predetermined event is 1000 and the upper limit value of the number of occurrences of the second predetermined event is 200. At this time, in the actual game, when the number of occurrences of the first predetermined event is 2000 and the number of occurrences of the second predetermined event is 100, the correct ratio is 100/2000, which is 5%. Since the upper limit of the number of occurrences of the predetermined event of 1 is 1000, it becomes 100/1000, which is 10%. As described above, without applying the present embodiment, if the number of occurrences of the predetermined event for which the ratio is to be output reaches the upper limit value, the correct ratio cannot be output. According to, it is possible to output the correct ratio.

The number of occurrences of each predetermined event counted by the above counting process is output as a two-dimensional code by the output process. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the output processing. The output process is performed by the sub-control unit 91 when, for example, the player performs an operation for displaying the two-dimensional code.

The sub control unit 91 first acquires a 9-byte area in the heap area (step S201). The total of the code side area is 65 bits (8 bytes+1 bit). However, when acquiring the area, the sub control unit 91 acquires the area of 9 bytes here because it is acquired in byte units. In the following description, the area acquired in step S201 is referred to as an acquisition area. The sub control unit 91 clears the acquisition area by NULL (step S202). This NULL clear is for clearing the data (so-called dust) already stored in the acquisition area.

The sub control unit 91 converts the data stored in each counter and stores it in the acquisition area (step S203). Details of the data conversion in step S203 will be described later. Next, the sub control unit 91 encodes the data stored in the acquisition area into a two-dimensional code (step S204). The sub control unit 91 displays the two-dimensional code on the liquid crystal display 51 (step S205), and ends this processing.

[Modification 5]
In the fifth modification, a case where the slot machine 1 described above is replaced with a pachinko gaming machine 700 will be described.

First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 700, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 32 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 700.

The pachinko gaming machine 700 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 700 has a frame-shaped glass door frame 702 that is provided in the game frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that is openably and closably installed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical components and the like are attached, and various components attached to them (a game described later. (Excluding the board 706).

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

On the front surface of the hitting ball supply plate 703 where the chance button 7111 is provided, a selection button 112A operated when selecting various setting items and the like described in FIGS. 10, 11, 12 and 14. , 7112B are provided. The selection buttons 7112A and 7112B correspond to the stop switches 8L and 8R when the screens shown in FIGS. 10, 11, 12 and 14 of the slot machine 1 described in the first embodiment are displayed.

At the lower part of the hitting ball supply plate 703, there is a surplus ball receiving plate 704 for storing game balls as a game medium which cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply plate 703, and a ball hitting handle (operation knob) 705 for firing the hit ball (game ball). It is provided. A game board 706 (see FIG. 5) is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 702. The game board 706 is a structure including a plate-shaped body that constitutes the game board 706 and various parts attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 706, a game area 707 in which the driven game balls can flow down is formed. In the game area 707, a large number of nails for guiding the game balls are planted.

An effect display device 709 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 707. In the effect display device 709, the variable display (variable display, update display, or patrol display) of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. The variable display of the effect symbol is executed in various variable modes such as a scroll display and a spot switching display. The effect display device 709 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each. In the effect display device 709, an effect symbol display area for displaying effect symbols on the display screen is provided, and in the effect symbol display area, for example, three (left), “middle”, and “right” (plural) ) There is a symbol display area as a display region for variably displaying the effect symbol. Each of these three effect symbols is an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each. The effect display device 709 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed on the first special symbol display device 708a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 709 to perform the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed on the symbol display device 708b, since the effect display is executed by the effect display device along with the variable display, it is possible to easily grasp the progress status of the game.

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

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

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

The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition that is the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the first start winning opening 713 or the second starting winning opening). After having won the prize 714), the start condition of the variable display (for example, the number of pending storage is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and, , The state where the big hit game is not executed) is started, and when the variable display time (variation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. In addition, the winning means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined winning area such as a winning opening (the game ball has entered). Derivative display of the display result means that the symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

In the following description, the game ball winning the first starting winning opening 713 may be referred to as a first starting winning prize, and the gaming ball winning the second starting winning prize 714 is referred to as a second starting winning prize. There are cases. The start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied. The data relating to the variable display is stored as reserved storage data which is the right to perform the variable display of the special symbol until the start condition is satisfied. Specifically, the pending storage data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 755 of the game control microcomputer 7560 described later. The reserved storage data for the first start prize is stored in the first reserved storage buffer as the first reserved memory data with a predetermined number (for example, 4) being the upper limit, and the reserved storage data for the second start prize is a predetermined number (for example, 4). Number) is stored as the second reserved storage data in the second reserved storage buffer.

The pachinko gaming machine 700 drives a drive motor in response to a player operating a ball operation handle 705, and uses a rotational force of the drive motor to shoot a game ball to a game area 707 (FIG. (Not shown). The game ball shot from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 707 through a hit ball formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 707, and then comes down the game area 707. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 713 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 713a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol is finished, the first 1 start condition is satisfied), the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display device 708a, and the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) is started on the effect display device 709. To be done. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first starting winning opening 713. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 714 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 714a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 2 start condition is established), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 708b, and the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) is started on the effect display device 709. To be done. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second starting winning opening 714. Unless the variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second reserved storage number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

During the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 708a, and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 708b, the effect display device 709 is for decoration (effect. Variable display of the effect design (decorative design) as the design (for use). The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 708a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 709 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 708b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 709 are synchronized. The synchronization means that the start time and the end time of the variable display are almost the same (or the same), and the period of the variable display is almost the same (or the same). Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 708a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 708b, a production symbol that reminds the big hit on the effect display device 709. The combination of is displayed as a stop. The first special symbol display 708a, the second special symbol display 708b, and the effect display device 709 described above are variable display devices that perform variable display of identification information and derive and display the display result, and are used as a variable display unit. To be

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

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

Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 713, a variable winning ball device (electric tulip) having a second starting winning opening 714 (second starting opening) in which game balls can be won. ) 715 is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening 714 is guided to the back surface of the game board 706 and detected by the second starting opening switch 714a. The variable winning ball device 715 is opened by a solenoid 716. By opening the variable winning ball device 715, it becomes possible for the game ball to enter the second start winning port 714 (it becomes easy to start winning), which is in an advantageous state for the player. When the variable winning ball device 715 is in the open state, the game balls are easier to win in the second starting winning port 714 than in the first starting winning port 713. In addition, in the state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning hole 714. In addition, in the state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the closed state, although it is difficult to win the prize, it may be possible to win the prize (that is, the game ball is hard to win). In this way, the state in which the variable winning ball device 715 is in the closed state may be a state in which the game ball is difficult to win in the second start winning hole 714 or does not win.

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

When the variable winning ball device 715 is controlled to the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 715 is very easy to win the second start winning port 714. Although the first start winning opening 713 is provided directly below the effect display device 709, the distance between the lower end of the effect displaying device 709 and the first starting winning opening 713 can be further reduced, or the first starting winning opening 713 can be obtained. The nails are densely arranged around 713, or the arrangement of the nails around the first starting winning opening 713 is difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting winning opening 713, and the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 714 It is also possible to make the value higher than the winning rate of the first start winning port 713.

At the lower part of the first special symbol display 708a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 713, that is, the first reserved memory number (reserved memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory) 4 is displayed. A first special symbol reservation storage display 718a including one display (for example, LED) is provided. The 1st special symbol reservation storage indicator 718a increases the number of the indicator which lights up whenever there is an effective starting winning a prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 708a is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

In the lower part of the second special symbol display 708b, the second special symbol hold consisting of four indicators (for example, LED) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning port 714, that is, the second hold storage number. A memory indicator 718b is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 718b increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display device 708b is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

Further, the display screen of the effect display device 709 is provided with a first reservation storage display section 718c for displaying the first reservation storage number and a second reservation storage display section 718d for displaying the second reservation storage number. (Each display area is provided). An area (total reserved storage display unit) for displaying the total number (total reserved storage number), which is the total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, may be provided. In this way, if the total pending storage display unit that displays the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of satisfied execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, the variable winning ball apparatus 715 that opens and closes only the second starting winning opening 714 is provided. However, the first starting winning opening 713 and the second starting winning opening 714 are provided. A variable winning ball device that opens and closes any of the winning openings 714 may be provided.

A reach state may occur during variable display of effect symbols on the effect display device 709. Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 709 form a part of the combination of the big hit symbols, the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed are continuously changed. It is a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols are changed in synchronization while forming all or a part of the combination of the big hit symbols. In other words, the reach means a state in which the identification information constitutes the specific display result in the plurality of variable display areas, but at least a part of the variable areas is in the variable display. In the present embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols, or reach symbols.

The display effect in the reach state is the reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, at the time of reach, an effect different from usual may be given by a lamp or a sound. This production is called reach production. Further, at the time of reach, a character (a display effect imitating a person or the like and different from a design (effect design etc.)) is displayed, or a display mode (for example, a color or the like) of a background image of the effect display device 709 is displayed. ) May be changed. The display of the character and the change of the display mode of the background are referred to as reach effect display. Further, some of the reach is set so that a big hit is more likely to occur when it appears than in a normal reach (normal reach), and there is a high degree of reliability of being a big hit. Such a special (specific) reach is called super reach.

Also, as shown in FIG. 32, a special variable winning ball device 720 is provided below the variable winning ball device 715. The special variable winning ball device 720 is provided with an opening/closing plate and can be changed between an open state (first state) in which the game balls can win and a closed state (second state) in which the game balls do not win. It is a device. The special variable winning ball device 720 may be configured so that it is possible to win a prize (that is, a game ball is difficult to win) in the closed state, although it is difficult to win the prize. In this way, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 720 is in the closed state may be a state in which the game ball is hard to win the special variable winning ball device 720 or does not win.

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

In the big hit game state, the repetitive continuation control in which the special variable winning ball device 720 repeats the open state and the closed state is performed. In the repeat continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball device 720 is opened is called a round. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of big hits are provided, and when it is decided to make a big hit, one of the big hit types is selected. In addition, in the present embodiment, the control example in which the special variable winning ball device 720 is opened only once in one round has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special variable winning ball device 720 may be opened plural times such as twice in one round. The control for opening the device 720 may be performed.

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

When the game ball passes through the gate 732 and is detected by the gate switch 732a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 710 is started. In the present embodiment, the left and right lamps (the pattern can be visually recognized when turned on) are alternately turned on to perform the variable display. Then, when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 710 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol “◯”), the variable winning ball device 715 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 715 is an advantageous state from a disadvantageous state to the player (a state where the game ball can be won in the second starting winning port 714) when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. Changes to.

In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 710, a normal symbol reservation storage indicator 741 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 732 is provided. Every time there is a passage of the game ball to the gate 732, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 732a, the normal symbol hold storage display 741 increases the number of indicators to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display device 710 is started, the number of the lighted display device is decremented by 1. The upper limit value of the number of ordinary figures reserved storage is four, and in the normal symbol reserved memory display 741, the display is turned on with these four upper limits.

Around the left and right sides of the game area 707 of the game board 706, decoration LEDs 725 that are displayed blinking during the game are provided, and at the bottom there is an outlet 726 into which hit balls that have not been won are taken. Further, two speakers 727R and 727L for producing a sound effect or a sound as a predetermined sound output are provided on the upper left and right outside the game area 707. A top frame LED 728a, a left frame LED 728b, and a right frame LED 728c provided on the front frame are provided on the upper outer periphery, the outer peripheral left portion, and the outer peripheral right portion of the game area 707. For example, the top frame LED 728a, the left frame LED 728b, and the right frame LED 728c are related displays in the pseudo rendition as a repetitive fluctuation pattern (each re-fluctuation period (including the first fluctuation period) in one fluctuation period). When an effect such as an effect is executed), blinking control is performed.

The repetitive variation pattern is a variation pattern in which the reach effect is executed after the specific effect display is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times from the start of the variable display of the special symbol and the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .. Here, the specific effect display is, for example, an effect display such as an effect display that changes again, and if it is an effect display that can be repeated a predetermined number of times, for example, it is an effect display other than the again-changing display such as a notice display. It may be. In the present embodiment, as an example of the repeated fluctuation pattern, an example will be described in which a pseudo fluctuation pattern that can be repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times is used as a specific effect display.

Here, the pseudo-relation is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed, although the fluctuations are originally one fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. It is an abbreviation that indicates pseudo continuous variation.

In addition, the pseudo-relation is within the fluctuation time determined for one starting prize, in order to make it appear as if the variable display (variable display) of the symbol is executed a plurality of times for one starting prize. Here, it means a special variation pattern (also referred to as variation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation are executed a predetermined number of times for all the symbol strings (left, middle, right). For example, the greater the number of repeated revariation executions (also referred to as the pseudo continuous revariation number), the greater the degree of reliability for a big hit (a big hit, and a big hit for all selection ratios including a deviant hit). The degree of the ratio sometimes selected and the proportion of the big hit, that is, the degree of reliability of the big hit are high. More specifically, the proportion selected when the jackpot is determined becomes high. In the pseudo-variation variation pattern, a combination of symbols temporarily stopped on the effect display device 709 is called a combination of temporary stop symbols. The combination of the temporary stop symbols is determined as one of the pseudo consecutive chances from a plurality of types of chance eyes (hereinafter, referred to as pseudo consecutive chance eyes) including combinations of symbols other than the combination of the big hit symbols. In addition, when the pseudo continuous variation is executed, the reach state may be finally set and some reach effect may be executed.

Further, a prize ball LED 751 that lights up when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 728b, and a ball out LED 752 that lights up when the supply ball runs out is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 728c. .. The top frame LED 728a, the left frame LED 728b, the right frame LED 728c, and the decoration LED 725 are an example of a luminous body for effect provided in the pachinko gaming machine 700. It should be noted that, in addition to the above-mentioned various LEDs for effect (for decoration), LEDs and lamps for effect are installed.

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

FIG. 33 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 731. Note that FIG. 31 also shows the payout control board 737, the effect control board 780, and the like. A game control microcomputer 7560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to a program is mounted on the main board 731.

The game control microcomputer 7560 includes a ROM 754 that stores a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 755 as a storage unit used as a work memory, a CPU 756 that performs a control operation according to the program, and an I/O 757. In this embodiment, the ROM 754 and the RAM 755 are built in the game control microcomputer 7560. That is, the game control microcomputer 7560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The 1-chip microcomputer has at least the RAM 755 in addition to the CPU 756, and the ROM 754 may be external or internal. The I/O 757 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 7560 further includes a random number circuit 7503 that generates a hardware random number (random number generated by a hardware circuit).

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

The random number circuit 7503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 7503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and the start occurs at random timing. Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, the numerical data read has a random number generating function.

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

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

The game control microcomputer 7560 reads numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 7503 when the start winning to the first starting opening switch 713a or the second starting opening switch 714a occurs, and starts fluctuation of special symbols and effect symbols. At times, it is determined based on the random R whether to make a big hit display result as a specific display result, that is, whether to make a big hit. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the game state is shifted to the big hit game state as a specific game state advantageous to the player.

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

A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 7560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 7560 or the like is mounted on the power supply board. It should be noted that when the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 7560 and the like become operable, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 7560 and the like become inoperative. Therefore, while the reset signal is at a high level, an allowance signal for allowing the operation of the game control microcomputer 7560 or the like is output, and while the reset signal is at a low level, the game control microcomputer is in progress. This means that an operation stop signal for stopping the operation of the 7560 or the like is output. The reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling electric parts is mounted).

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

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

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

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

Also, the output circuit 759 that drives the solenoid 716 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 715 and the solenoid 721 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 720 that forms the special winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 7560 is also main. It is mounted on the substrate 731. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as big hit information indicating occurrence of a big hit game state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 731.

In the present embodiment, the effect control means (which is a microcomputer for effect control) mounted on the effect control board 780 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 7560 via the relay board 777. The control command is received, and the display control of the effect display device 709 that variably displays the effect symbol is performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation signal from the chance button 7111 is input to the effect control board 780, and the effect and the explanation will be described with reference to FIGS. 10, 11, 12, and 14 according to the operation signal from the opportunity button 7111. Execute the decision operation on the screen etc.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation signals from the selection buttons 7112A and 7112B are input to the effect control board 780, and the operation signals are input from the selection buttons 7112A and 7112B in accordance with FIGS. The selection operation on the screen or the like described in step 1 is executed.

The production control board 780 has a production control microcomputer (not shown) including a production control CPU and RAM (neither shown). The RAM may be external. In the effect control board 780, the effect control CPU operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a signal from the main board 731 input via the relay board 777. In response to the (production control INT signal), the production control command is received via the input driver and the input port (neither is shown). Further, the effect control CPU causes a VDP (video display processor) not shown to perform display control of the effect display device 709 based on the effect control command.

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

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

The effect control CPU executes the effect in accordance with the operation signal input from the chance button 7111 and determines the selection items on the screens of FIGS. 10, 11, 12, and 14, and the like. The effect control CPU executes selection of a selection item on the screens of FIGS. 10, 11, 12 and 14 or the like in response to an operation signal input from the selection buttons 7112A and 7112B.

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

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

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

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

In the voice output board 770, the sound number data is input to a voice synthesis IC (not shown) via an input driver (not shown). The voice synthesizing IC generates a voice or a sound effect according to the sound number data and outputs it to an amplifier circuit (not shown). The amplifier circuit amplifies the output level of the voice synthesizing IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by a volume not shown and outputs a voice signal to the speakers 727R and 727L. The voice data ROM (not shown) stores control data according to the tone number data. The control data according to the sound number data is a collection of data that indicates the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined period (for example, the variation period of the effect symbol) in time series.

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

The contents of the first embodiment can be applied to the pachinko gaming machine 700 configured as described above. Specifically, when the chance button 7111 and the selection buttons 7112A and 7112B are operated while the password input screen shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is displayed, the time for shifting from the password input screen to the demo screen is extended. Constitute. As a result, like the slot machine 1, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player when entering a password.

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In the above-described embodiment, when an input-related operation relating to the input of a password is performed as a specific operation while the password input screen is displayed, that is, while the password input screen is being displayed, a movement operation or a performance of characters or the like by the stop switches 8L and 8R When a character or the like is determined by the switch 56, the time from the password input screen to the demo screen is extended (in this example, if YES in step S2405 and NO in step S2406 in FIG. 18). (The part where the process of step S2418 is performed, the part shown in FIGS. 11 and 12).
Therefore, it is possible to secure a sufficient time for inputting the password and prevent the input contents from being initialized by shifting to the demo screen while the password is being input, thus improving the convenience of the player. be able to.

In the above-described embodiment, the specific operation is a movement operation of characters or the like by the stop switches 8L and 8R, that is, an operation for selecting the characters or the like that compose the password (in this example, the portions shown in FIGS. 11 and 12). ..
Therefore, it is possible to secure sufficient time for inputting the password, and it is possible to prevent the input contents from being initialized by shifting to the demo screen while the password is being input, which improves the convenience of the player. be able to.

In the above-described embodiment, the specific operation is an operation for determining characters or the like by the effect switch 56, that is, an operation for inputting characters or the like forming a password (in this example, the portions shown in FIGS. 11 and 12).
Therefore, it is possible to secure a sufficient time for inputting the password and prevent the input contents from being initialized by shifting to the demo screen while the password is being input, thus improving the convenience of the player. be able to.

In the above-described embodiment, when the movement operation of characters such as the stop switches 8L and 8R and the determination operation of characters such as the effect switch 56 are detected while the password input screen is displayed, the display content is changed by the control of the sub CPU 91a. (In this example, the portions shown in FIGS. 11 and 12).
Therefore, it is possible to externally determine that the operation has been performed. This makes it easier to identify the contents instructed by the operation, and thus the convenience of the player can be improved.

In the above embodiment, when an error occurs, the password being input is retained, and when the error release condition is satisfied and the password input screen is displayed, the subsequent password can be input (this example). Then, the part which performs the process of step S2422 of FIG. 18).
Therefore, the convenience of the player can be improved.

In the above-described embodiment, the power saving state is set when the demo screen is entered (in this example, the portion that performs the process of step S2417 in FIG. 18).
Therefore, power consumption of the game machine can be reduced.

In Modification 1, as described with reference to FIGS. 22A to 22C, the user mode (simple user mode and normal user mode) is not started only by operating the determination switch. The simple user mode among the user modes is started when the left switch is operated and then the determination switch is operated and “easy start” is determined, as described in FIGS. 22B and 22D. To be done. In the normal user mode among the user modes, as described with reference to FIGS. 22B and 22D, the left switch is operated, then the decision switch is operated, the “password” is decided, and the proper password is set. It is started when input. Therefore, for example, when the player repeatedly hits the determination switch, the user mode does not start, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from starting regardless of the player's intention.

In the second modification, the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 is not accepted during the confirmation operation execution period, and the troublesomeness of the confirmation operation execution period is reduced. In the second modification, the player-side setting switch 70 can be turned on and off. Therefore, during the confirmation operation execution period, the player-side setting switch 70 is turned off so that the player-side setting switch 70 is less likely to be operated by the player.
Therefore, the troublesomeness of the confirmation operation execution period is reduced.

In the modified example 3, the first counting means (for example, step S302 in FIG. 25) for counting the number of occurrences (for example, the number of games) of the first event (for example, one game or the like) and the second event (for example, For example, a second counting means (for example, steps S304, 309, 312, 315, 318, 321, 324, etc. in FIG. 25) for counting the number of occurrences of the winning combination and the number of occurrences of the first event. In accordance with the first determination means (for example, step S306 in FIG. 25) for determining whether or not the upper limit value (for example, 12000) is reached, and the determination result determined by the first determination means. Stop means for stopping the counting of the number of occurrences of the first event by the first counting means and the counting of the number of occurrences of the second event by the second counting means (for example, step S301 in FIG. 25, etc. ) And a gaming device (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine, a card unit, a calling lamp, etc.).
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an unintended ratio from being calculated as the ratio between the first event and the second event.

In the modified example 4, a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine, etc.) and a predetermined event (for example, one game is played, a winning combination is won, etc.) ) Counting process for counting the number of occurrences (for example, the counting process of FIGS. 29 and 30) (for example, sub-control unit 91 or the like), and the counting result counted by the counting process. Output processing execution means (for example, the sub-control unit 91 or the like) that executes an output processing (for example, the output processing of FIG. 31) for outputting the number of occurrences of one predetermined event in the output processing. A second area for storing the number of occurrences of the one predetermined event in the counting process rather than a capacity (for example, 9 bytes) of a first area for storing (for example, a code side area). It is characterized in that a large capacity (for example, 16 bytes) of the counters cnt_rb, cnt_bb1, cnt_bb2, cnt_rp, cnt_sk, cnt_cr, and cnt_bl shown in 7 is secured.
With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the amount of data to be output and to easily handle the data.

[Other Modifications of the Above Embodiment]
[Specific operation]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the moving operation and the determining operation of the character or the symbol when the password is input are specified as the specific operation. The operation of a mode different from that of the above-described embodiment may be the specific operation. When the operation of the cross key is a specific operation, the management device indicates the operation sequence of each direction of the cross key and the number of operations in each direction (for example, rightward twice→leftward→upward three times). Can be configured to.

[Basic screen]
In the above embodiment, the demo screen is given as an example of the basic screen, but a screen other than the demo screen, such as a normal background screen, may be used as the basic screen. It should be noted that it is not always necessary to enter the power saving state when shifting to the basic screen.

[About gaming machines]
In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine for setting the bet amount using medals and credits has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, using a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine. The invention according to claim 1 is realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine for setting a bet number and a slot machine of a perfect credit type for setting a bet number using only credits. It is possible. When using a game ball as a game medium, for example, when one medal corresponds to five game balls, and when the number of bets is set to 3 in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the bet number using.

Further, in addition to a medal insertion mechanism such as a flow path switching solenoid 30 and an insertion medal sensor 31, a ball capturing device for capturing a game ball, and a capturing ball for detecting a game ball captured by the ball capturing device. A detection switch is provided, and in addition to a medal payout mechanism such as a hopper motor 34b and a payout sensor 34c, a ball payout device for paying out a game ball, and a payout ball detection switch for detecting a game ball paid out by the ball payout device The slot machine in which the game can be played by setting the bet number using both the medal and the game ball, and the medal and the game ball are paid out by the occurrence of the prize is shown in the above embodiment. The present invention can be realized by applying the configuration.

Further, the present invention provides a home-use game machine or other computer device for starting game software (slot machine game, pachinko game machine game), and a mobile terminal for starting an installed mobile application (slot machine app, pachinko game machine application). It is also possible to configure it as a gaming machine.

1 slot machine, 1a housing, 1b front door, 2 reel unit, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 transparent window, 4 medal insertion part, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 9 medal Outlet, 10 payment switch, 11 credit indicator, 12 game auxiliary indicator, 13 game indicator, 14-16 1-3BETLED, 17 insertion request LED, 18 start valid LED, 19 waiting LED, 20 replaying LED , 21 BET switch valid LED, 22L, 22C, 22R Stop valid LED, 23 reset switch, 24 set value display, 25 door open detection switch, 30 flow path switching solenoid, 31 throwing medal sensor, 32L, 32C, 32R reel motor , 33L, 33C, 33R reel sensor, 34 hopper unit, 34a hopper tank, 34b hopper motor, 34c dispensing sensor, 35 overflow tank, 35a full tank sensor, 36a stop switch, 36b automatic adjustment switch, 37 setting key switch, 38 reset / Setting switch, 39 power switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b, 91b, 755 RAM, 41c, 91c, 754 ROM, 41d, 91d I/O, 42 random number generation circuit, 43 sampling Circuit, 44, 96 switch detection circuit, 45 motor drive circuit, 46 solenoid drive circuit, 47, 93 LED drive circuit, 48, 98 power failure detection circuit, 49, 95 reset circuit, 51 liquid crystal display, 52 performance effect LED, 53, 54, 727R, 727L speaker, 55 reel LED, 56 effect switch, 90,780 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 92 display control circuit, 94 audio output circuit, 97 clock device, 100 power supply Box, 101 power supply board, 110, 210 control unit, 120, 220 storage unit, 130, 230 operation unit, 140, 240 display unit, 150 wireless communication unit, 151 antenna, 160 camera unit, 250 communication unit, 700 pachinko game machine , 702 glass door frame, 703 hitting ball supply plate, 7 04 surplus ball saucer, 705 ball operation handle, 706 game board, 707 game area, 708a first special symbol display, 708b second special symbol display, 709 effect display device, 710 ordinary symbol display device, 711 general winning opening switch , 712 collection passage sensor, 713 first start winning opening, 713a first starting opening switch, 714 second starting winning opening, 714a second starting opening switch, 715 variable winning ball device, 716, 721 solenoid, 718a first special symbol Suspended storage indicator, 718b Second special symbol reserved storage indicator, 718c First suspended storage display section, 718d Second suspended storage display section, 720 Special variable winning ball device, 723 Count switch, 725 Decorative LED, 726 Out port, 728a top frame LED, 728b left frame LED, 728c right frame LED, 731 main board, 732 gate, 732a gate switch, 735 lamp driver board, 737 payout control board, 741 ordinary symbol hold storage indicator, 751 prize ball LED, 752 LED bulb, 756 CPU, 757 I/O, 758 input driver circuit, 759 output circuit, 770 audio output board, 777 relay board, 797 ball payout device, 900 Internet network, 1000 external output board, 1001 gaming system, 1100 mobile phone Terminal, 1200 management server, 7111 chance button, 7112A, 7112B selection button, 7503 random number circuit, 7560 game control microcomputer.

Claims (1)

In gaming machines that play games,
Receiving means for receiving a specific operation for inputting the authentication information indicated by the management device ;
Display means capable of displaying a specific operation reception screen for receiving the specific operation,
Transition means for transitioning the screen of the display means to the specific operation acceptance screen when the transition condition is satisfied,
When the ending condition for ending the display of the specific operation reception screen is satisfied while the display unit is displaying the specific operation reception screen, the display of the specific operation reception screen is ended and the input by the specific operation is performed. It includes an initialization means for initializing the content, and
The end condition includes that a predetermined period has elapsed since the transition to the specific operation reception screen,
The second event may occur while the first event is occurring,
An extension means for extending the predetermined period when it is detected that the specific operation is performed while the specific operation reception screen is being displayed ,
When the authentication information input by the specific operation is authenticated, a game history storage process is executed to execute a process for storing a game history including the number of occurrences of the first event and the number of occurrences of the second event. And means ,
The game history accumulation processing execution means,
Counting means capable of executing a first counting process of counting the number of occurrences of the first event and capable of executing a second counting process of counting the number of occurrences of the second event after the first counting process. When,
A determination unit capable of performing a determination process of determining whether the number of occurrences of the first event has reached an upper limit value at which counting is not allowed, and setting a specific flag when the upper limit value is reached. ,
The counting means determines whether or not the specific flag is set before executing the first counting process, and when the specific flag is not set, the first counting process and the second counting process are performed. And a game machine characterized by executing neither of the first counting process and the second counting process when the specific flag is set .