JP7221495B2 - Gaming machines and gaming systems - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine system that manages the history of games played by players using external processing means, and the gaming machine itself in the system. In particular, the present invention relates to a function of notifying a setting value (or "step setting value") of a gaming machine played by a player in a game history, and a stop control function based on the setting value.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, game machines installed in game parlors have been provided with a device for indicating the past history of the game machine in order to facilitate the determination of the selection of the game machine to be played by the player. was provided in the vicinity of to display a so-called slump graph or the like.

Moreover, it is not preferable to install a storage medium that can be directly operated or managed by a player in a conventional gaming machine from the viewpoint of preventing cheating. For this reason, it was impossible to sort or manage game histories for each player. Under the circumstances, it was impossible to notify the real setting value (or step setting value) of the gaming machine that the player played (see Patent Documents 1 to 4).

JP 2002-000808 JP 2011-218195 JP 2016-039939 JP 2013-144147

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of customizing an effect executed in association with a game played on the gaming machine according to the intention of the player. In particular, it relates to a function of notifying the setting value (or step setting value) of the gaming machine actually played by the player in the game history. It should be noted that Patent Documents 1 to 4 are technical materials published by the Patent Office for the purpose of protecting inventions, and these technical materials are not copyrighted and may be referred to as publicly known technology. Then, the present invention will be explained. That is, it is a major premise that these technical documents and accompanying drawings, which are publicly known documents, are copyright-free, and are acceptable.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention according to claim 1 is such that one set value for determining lottery data used when performing a lottery for a role is selected from among a plurality of set values. Access information which is selected and determined and includes at least location information indicating the location of external processing means capable of generating game execution information and set value information relating to set values actually set for playing a game In a gaming machine capable of generating and displaying the access information in a form that can be acquired by a first information intermediation means accessible to the external processing means, the gaming machine includes a plurality of symbols having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface. and lottery data corresponding to the set value determined in the game, and lottery means for drawing a lottery for a winning combination; A control means for receiving an operation of a stop switch provided in the controller, individually stopping the corresponding spinning drums within a predetermined movement range, and displaying a pattern according to the lottery result of the winning combination, and generating access information. and a performance control means for displaying, wherein among the roles determined by the lottery for the winning combination by the winning combination lottery means, there is a transition replay combination requiring the pressing operation of the stop switch, and the transition is performed. The replay combination includes an odd-number transition re-game combination that can be won when the set value is an odd number, and an even-number transition re-game combination that can be won when the set value is an even number. The game includes a normal game in which at least a replay role is won with a predetermined probability, and a high-probability game in which the replay role is won with a higher probability than the predetermined probability, and the role lottery means determines a bonus role. Then, when the bonus game started by displaying the operating pattern of the bonus combination is completed, the control means enables the high-probability game to be executed a predetermined number of times, and the high-probability game. , when any transition re-game combination is won and a specific transition symbol is displayed, the control means changes the probability that the re-game combination is won, and repeats a predetermined number of times. In the high-probability game, when executing the control to display the specific transition symbol, the control means sets the pull-in range of the eye-pushing symbol to the odd number for at least one reel. and the transition replay combination for even numbers is controlled to be different, and the first information intermediary means notifies, by the external processing means, that a set value notification mission has been selected. and receive a selection notice that includes the target model and maximum number of notices and when the external processing means is accessed by issuing the game execution information for the target model when selected for the set value notification mission, the external processing means for the target model specific information obtaining means for obtaining specific information including information about the set value notification mission and specific game execution information created from the external processing means, wherein the information about the set value notification mission is: includes a plurality of missions for the target model, and the effect control means receives the specific game execution information and, on the condition that any one of the plurality of missions is accomplished, , the access information including the setting value information is generated and displayed in a manner that can be acquired by the first information mediation means and other information mediation means; When an access is made based on the access information including information, the information that can display the actually set setting value can be transmitted up to the maximum notification number, and the first information mediating means is the external processing means. When receiving information capable of displaying an actually set setting value from, the information relating to the setting value can be displayed.

A gaming system of the present invention according to claim 2 is a gaming system including a gaming machine comprising performance control means for controlling performance, external processing means, and first information intermediation means, wherein the gaming machine has a Using a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged and lottery data corresponding to the set values determined in the game, a winning lottery means for performing a lottery for a winning combination, and rotating the plurality of reels in the game. A control for accepting the operation of a stop switch provided corresponding to each spinning drum, individually stopping the corresponding spinning drum within a predetermined movement range, and displaying a pattern according to the lottery result of the combination. and set value setting means for setting set value information, and among the winnings determined by the winning lottery lottery by the winning lottery means, there is a transition restart that requires the pressing operation of the stop switch. There are game hands, and the transition replay hand includes a transition replay hand for odd numbers that can be won when the set value is an odd number, and a transition replay hand for even numbers that can be won when the set value is an even number. The game includes a normal game in which at least the replay role is won with a predetermined probability, and a high probability game in which the replay role is won with a higher probability than the predetermined probability, and the role Triggered by the completion of the bonus game started by the lottery means determining a bonus combination and displaying the operation pattern of the bonus combination, the control means executes the high-probability game for a predetermined number of times. In the high-probability game, when any transition replay combination is won and a specific transition symbol is displayed, the control means changes the probability of winning the replay combination. , the game can be executed a predetermined number of times, and in the high-probability game, the control means, when executing the control to display the specific transition symbol, displays a spot symbol for at least one reel. The pull-in range is different between the transition replay combination for odd numbers and the transition replay combination for even numbers, and the first information intermediary means performs a set value notification mission by the external processing means. A selection notification receiving means for receiving a selection notification including a target model and a maximum number of notifications, which is a notification indicating selection, and game execution information for the target model when selected for the set value notification mission. When the external processing means is accessed by the issuance operation, specific information including information on the setting value notification mission created for the target model by the external processing means and specific game execution information is transmitted from the external processing means. Specific information to obtain and a reward acquisition means, wherein the information on the set value notification mission includes a plurality of missions for the target model, and the performance control means receives the specific game execution information. and, on condition that any one of the plurality of missions is accomplished, access information including the set value information is generated and acquired by the first information mediation means and other information mediation means. and the external processing means, when the first information intervention means accesses based on the access information including the setting value information, displays the information that can display the actually set setting value as the maximum notification When the first information intermediation means receives information capable of displaying an actually set setting value from the external processing means, the information relating to the setting value can be displayed. Characterized by

According to the present invention, it is possible to know whether the true set value of the gaming machine is either an odd value or an even value. In addition, since the pull-in range of the hit symbol changes, it is possible to know whether the true set value of the game machine is either an odd value or an even value.

Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is possible to customize the effects that are executed in accordance with the game played on the gaming machine according to the intention of the player. Furthermore, in the game history, it is possible to know the true setting value (or the actual setting value) of the gaming machine actually played by the player.

1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of a gaming machine system 1000 including gaming machines according to the present invention; FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the hardware configuration of mobile phone 2100. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the hardware configuration of a gaming machine server 3100; FIG. It is a front view showing the front of the slot machine 1010 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the internal structure of slot machine 1010. FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing examples of symbols attached to each of the three reels 1030L to 1030R; 3 is a functional block diagram showing an outline of main functions in slot machine 1010. FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the relationship between numbers corresponding to a plurality of game states and types of winning combinations. It is a figure which shows the example (a) which shows the concept of a lottery table, and the example (b) of a winning flag. 4 is a flow chart of control in main control means 1100. FIG. 10. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the combination lottery process called by step S1005 of the subroutine of FIG. FIG. 11 is a subroutine flowchart of a reel stop control process called and executed in step S1011 of the subroutine of FIG. 10; FIG. FIG. 11 is a subroutine flowchart of a reel stop control process called and executed in step S1012 of the subroutine of FIG. 10; FIG. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing a subroutine in which processing subsequent to the subroutine shown in FIG. 10 is executed; FIG. It is a flow chart showing a subroutine of processing executed when the player operates the settlement button 1054 . 4 is a flow chart showing an outline of a subroutine for processing information received from main control means 1100 in sub control means 1200. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of member registration processing. The flowchart shown in FIG. 17 shows processes executed by each of the slot machine 1010, the mobile phone 2100, and the gaming machine server 3100, the correspondence relationship between these processes, and the data transmitted or received between these devices. 2 is a flow chart showing an overview of information to be stored; 10 is a flowchart showing an outline of processing for storing game-related information related to the game played on the slot machine 1010 in the gaming machine server 3100 when the player plays the game on the slot machine 1010. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing an outline of processing for customizing an effect performed in a game played on the slot machine 1010, and includes processing executed by each of the slot machine 1010, the mobile phone 2100, and the gaming machine server 3100; 3 is a flow chart showing an overview of correspondence relationships between these processes and information transmitted or received between these devices. 4 is a flow chart showing a process for selecting a process to be executed by sub-control means 1200 of slot machine 1010. FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing processing for inputting a password executed by sub-control means 1200 of slot machine 1010. FIG. This is QR code/password generation processing executed by the sub control means 1200, and is a subroutine called and executed in step S2012 of FIG. 20 described above. 4 is a flow chart showing processing for adding the value of achievement state information, which is executed by sub-control means 1200 of slot machine 1010. FIG. Conceptually, a mission-additional value correspondence table is stored in the mission-additional value correspondence table storage means 1290 of the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010, and defines the relationship between various missions and the addition values corresponding to each of them. is a table shown in 10 is a flow chart showing processing for adding the value of achievement state information executed by the gaming machine server 3100. FIG. It is a table conceptually showing a mission-addition value correspondence table stored in the management database server 3178 of the gaming machine server 3100 and defining the relationship between various missions and the addition values associated with each mission. 10 is a flow chart showing password-related processing executed by the gaming machine server 3100. FIG. This is a subroutine for processing the added value in the gaming machine server 3100 when the added value of the achievement status information is generated by a device other than the slot machine 1010 such as the mobile phone 2100 or home-use game machine. This is a subroutine for determining the addition value of the achievement status information by the player playing a game on a device different from the slot machine 1010 such as the mobile phone 2100 or home-use game machine. 10 is a flow chart showing a subroutine of processing for executing a master-slave effect; It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the process for performing multiple production|presentation. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the process for performing continuous production|presentation. It is a time chart showing the outline of the unit production to be executed when the master-slave production is executed. It is a time chart showing the outline of the unit production to be executed when the multiple production is executed. It is a time chart showing the outline of the unit performance to be executed when the continuous performance is executed. Shows smartphone and installed applications. A cellular communication system 2000 is shown. The display screen of the smart phone is shown. The display screen of the smart phone is shown. The display screen of the smart phone is shown. The display screen of the smart phone is shown. The display screen of the smart phone is shown. The display screen of the smart phone is shown. The display screen of the smart phone is shown. FIG. 10 is a front view showing the front surface of the slot machine 1010 according to the present embodiment (modification example). It is a pattern layout drawing of a drum, etc. FIG. It is a pattern layout diagram of the drum. This is the concept of a lottery table. It is a detailed explanatory diagram of a winning combination (replay combination or minor combination). It is a detailed explanatory diagram of a winning combination (replay combination or minor combination). FIG. 11 is a configuration diagram of a transition replay combination; It is the main part of the game state transition diagram (RT state). It is a figure which shows the kind of design. It is a schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the reel window part in time series. It is a schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the reel window part in time series. It is a schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the reel window part in time series. It is a schematic diagram which showed the symbol display state of the reel window part in time series.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
<<<<gaming machine system 10>>>>
FIG. 1 shows an outline of the overall configuration of a gaming machine system 10 including gaming machines according to the present invention. The gaming machine system 10 includes a slot machine 1010, a mobile phone communication system 2000, and a server system 3000, as shown in FIG.
<<<mobile phone communication system 2000>>>
Mobile phone communication system 2000 includes mobile phone 2100 , base station 2200 , packet network 2300 and center server 2400 .

In the mobile phone communication system 2000 shown in FIG. 1, a mobile phone 2100 is connected to a packet network 2300 via a base station 2200. FIG. The mobile phones 2100 can mutually transmit and receive voice data, character data, and image data via the packet network 2300 . In particular, as will be described later, the mobile phone 2100 is included in the QR code of the slot machine 1010 (the two-dimensional bar code QR code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED) via the packet network 2300. The acquired game-related information (including the “step setting value”) can be transmitted to the gaming machine server 3100 . Also, the mobile phone 2100 can receive the password generated by the gaming machine server 3100 via the packet network 2300 . The password will be detailed later.
<<mobile phone 2100>>
The mobile phone 2100 is a portable phone using wireless communication, and is a phone that performs wireless communication with a packet network 2300 configured by a base station 2200 to be described later. A specific configuration of mobile phone 2100 will be described later.

Also, instead of the mobile phone 2100, a mobile information terminal (so-called PDA, smart phone), a communicable game machine, or the like may be used.
<<base station 2200>>
The base station 2200 is a base for wireless connection with the mobile phone 2100, and is a terminal device of a packet network 2300, which will be described later. The base station 2200 is installed on a utility pole, the roof of a building, or the like. The base stations 2200 are connected to each other by a wired or wireless network, and constitute a packet network 2300 to be described later.
<<packet network 2300>>
The packet network 2300 is a data communication network for dividing data to be transmitted and received into packets and transmitting and receiving the packets one by one (hereinafter referred to as packet communication) when performing data communication using the mobile phone 2100 . . Each of the plurality of packets is transmitted through a free line on the packet network.
<<center server 2400>>
Mobile phone 2100 can access center server 2400 by packet communication via packet network 2300 . The center server 2400 communicates with a gaming machine server 3100 connected to a network 3200 (to be described later) in response to a request from the mobile phone 2100, and sends various information to the gaming machine server 3100 in response to the request from the mobile phone 2100. 3100, and passes the acquired information to the mobile phone 2100 that is the source of the request. As a result, the operator of the mobile phone 2100 can obtain desired information from the gaming machine server 3100 via the packet network 2300 and the center server 2400 regardless of where he/she is, such as when he is away from home.

Center server 2400 previously stores a database (not shown) in which telephone numbers assigned in advance to mobile telephones 2100 and user IDs for identifying owners of mobile telephones 2100 are associated with each other. It is When connecting the mobile phone 2100 to the gaming machine server 3100 in response to a request from the mobile phone 2100 , first, the mobile phone 2100 transmits the above-described phone number of the mobile phone 2100 to the center server 2400 . Next, center server 2400 retrieves the above-described database based on the transmitted telephone number, obtains the user ID of mobile phone 2100 , and transmits the obtained user ID to gaming machine server 3100 . By doing so, the gaming machine server 3100 acquires the user ID of the mobile phone 2100 when accessed from the mobile phone 2100, and based on the acquired user ID of the mobile phone 2100, requests from the mobile phone 2100. It is possible to execute processing according to

The information for specifying the operator of mobile phone 2100 may be any unique identification information such as the serial number of mobile phone 2100 that can specify the operator, in addition to the user ID and telephone number described above. Also, the gaming machine server 3100 causes the management database server 3178 to store the user ID transmitted from the center server 2400 .
<<<server system 3000>>>
The server system 3000 includes a gaming machine server 3100 and a network 3200 .
<<Game Machine Server 3100>>
The gaming machine server 3100 can be accessed from the mobile phone 2100 via the packet network 2300 or the network 3200 as described above.

The game-related information included in the QR code displayed by the slot machine 1010 is transmitted from the mobile phone 2100 to the gaming machine server 3100 . The game machine server 3100 stores the transmitted game-related information in a predetermined storage means. The game-related information will be detailed later.

Also, it generates a password in response to a password transmission request transmitted from the mobile phone 2100 and transmits the generated password to the mobile phone 2100 .

Furthermore, when the conditions for setting the effect in the slot machine 1010 are transmitted from the mobile phone 2100, the gaming machine server 3100 generates a password according to the set conditions, and sends the generated password to the mobile phone 2100. Send to

Various types of processing executed by the gaming machine server 3100 will be described later. A detailed configuration of the gaming machine server 3100 will also be described later.
<<<Configuration of mobile phone 2100>>>
FIG. 2 shows the hardware configuration of the mobile phone 2100 described above. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, even if there are a plurality of mobile phones 2100, each of them has the same configuration.

As shown in FIG. 2, the input/output bus 2140 is connected to a central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 2102 , a ROM (read only memory) 2104 and a RAM (random access memory) 2106 . The ROM 2104 stores programs shown in FIGS. 17, 18, and 19 (to be described later), browsers for viewing web sites, programs to control various devices such as a display device (to be described later), and programs stored in the mobile phone 2100 in advance. Remember your assigned phone number. In addition, the RAM 2106 executes various data such as character data such as telephone numbers and e-mails, received image data, voice data to be emitted when receiving an incoming call, and programs shown in FIGS. Stores the values of variables used when

Further, the input/output bus 2140 includes a display control circuit 2112 for controlling a display device 2110 comprising a liquid crystal display, an audio signal processing circuit 2118 for controlling a microphone 2114 and a speaker 2116, and a key 2120 comprising ten keys and operation keys. An input interface (hereinafter referred to as an input I/F) 2122, a communication interface (hereinafter referred to as a communication I/F) 2126 for transmitting and receiving information to and from the packet network 2300 via an antenna 2124, an imaging A control circuit 2130 is connected.

Further, a key 2120 is operated by an operator of mobile phone 2100 . Further, the communication I/F 2126 transmits input information based on the input operation of the keys 2120 by the operator and the phone number pre-assigned to the mobile phone 2100 through the packet network 2300 and the network 3200 described above. Furthermore, communication I/F 2126 receives information transmitted through packet network 2300 and network 3200 . Display device 2110 displays input information input by the operator by operating keys 2120 and information transmitted through packet network 2300 and network 3200 .

An imaging device 2128 is connected to the imaging control circuit 2130 . The imaging device 2128 is composed of, for example, a CCD image sensor (Charge Coupled Device Image Sensor) or a C-MOS image sensor (CMOS image sensor). The image pickup device 2128 detects light from the object, takes an image of the object, converts the image into an electric signal, and outputs the electric signal. The imaging element 2128 is provided on the back surface of the mobile phone 2100 as shown in FIG. 1(b). The imaging element 2128 can image an object from the back surface of the mobile phone 2100 . By operating a predetermined key 2120 by the operator of the mobile phone 2100, the object can be imaged as a still image or a moving image, and the imaged data can be stored in storage means such as the RAM 2106. FIG. In particular, in this embodiment, the imaging device 2128 captures a QR code displayed on the image display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010, which will be described later.
<<<Configuration of gaming machine server 3100>>>
FIG. 3 shows the hardware configuration of the gaming machine server 3100 described above.

As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine server 3100 includes a WEB/contents server 3120 and a management server 3140 .
<<Web Content Server 3120>>
An input/output bus 3150 of the WEB/contents server 3120 is connected to a central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 3152 , ROM (read only memory) 3154 , and RAM (random access memory) 3156 . The ROM 3154 stores programs shown in FIGS. 17, 18, 19, 25, 27, or 28, which will be described later, and programs for controlling various devices such as the WEB server 3158 and the content server 3160, which will be described later. .

A WEB server 3158 and a content server 3160 are also connected to the input/output bus 3150 . The WEB server 3158 and the content server 3160 are made up of storage media such as hard disk drives that can store large amounts of data. As will be described later, the WEB server 3158 mainly stores character data and image data for browsing. These display data are created in a language conforming to Compact HTML, a subset of the so-called HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language), and include not only character information but also image data and URLs ( (Uniform Resource Locator) information can be incorporated.

Content server 3160 mainly stores image data and audio data for downloading to mobile phone 2100, and content such as application programs shown in FIGS. do.

Further, to the input/output bus 3150, an external connection interface (hereinafter referred to as an external connection I/F) 3162 and an internal connection interface (hereinafter referred to as an internal connection I/F) 3164 are also connected. ing. The external connection I/F 3162 is a communication interface for connecting to the network 3200 shown in FIG. Data transmission/reception with the mobile phone 2100 and data transmission/reception with the center server 2400 are performed by this external connection I/F 3162 . Management data stored in a management database server 3178 , which will be described later, is transmitted to and received from the WEB/contents server 3120 via the internal connection I/F 3164 .
<<management server 3140>>
An input/output bus 3170 of the management server 3140 is connected with a central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 3172 , a ROM (read only memory) 3174 and a RAM (random access memory) 3176 . ROM 3174 stores programs for transmitting and receiving management data according to instructions from WEB/contents server 3120 .

A management database server 3178 is also connected to the input/output bus 3170 . The management database server 3178 consists of a storage medium such as a hard disk drive that can store large amounts of data. As will be described later, the management database server 3178 mainly stores a management database such as personal information of the operator of the mobile phone 2100 such as the user ID.

Further, an internal connection I/F 3180 is also connected to the input/output bus 3170 . The internal connection I/F 3180 is also connected to the internal connection I/F 3164 of the WEB/contents server 3120, and stores information transmitted from the WEB/contents server 3120 in the management database server 3178. Information stored in the database server 3178 can be transmitted to the WEB/contents server 3120 .
<<<slot machine 1010>>>
<<Configuration of slot machine 1010>>
FIG. 4 is a front view showing the front of the slot machine 1010 according to this embodiment. 5 is a diagram showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1010. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 , the slot machine 1010 includes a box-shaped base portion 1020 and a front door 1040 . The front door 1040 is pivotally supported on the left side portion of the base portion 1020 so as to be openable and closable on the front side of the base portion 1020 . 4 shows a state in which the front door 1040 is closed with respect to the base portion 1020, and FIG. 5 shows an internal structure visible with the front door 1040 opened at approximately 180 degrees with respect to the base portion 1020. FIG.
<Front of Front Door 1040>
The front door 1040 is attached to the base portion 1020 so as to be openable and closable so as to cover the front surface of the base portion 1020 when closed. As shown in FIG. 4, the front surface of the front door 1040 is mainly provided with members related to operation and members related to display. A control circuit board is mainly provided on the rear surface of the front door 1040 .
<Members related to operation>
As shown in FIG. 4, a horizontally extending operation panel 1041 is provided substantially in the center of the front side (player side) of the front door 1040 . On the front side of the operation panel 1041, a start switch 1042 and three stop switches 1044a, 1044b and 1044c are provided. A 1-bet switch 1062, a 2-bet switch 1064, a maximum bet switch 1066, and a medal slot 1046 are provided on the upper surface side of the operation panel 1041. FIG. At the bottom of the front door 1040, a tray 1048 for receiving medals paid out based on the results of unit games is also provided. In this specification, a game whose progress is determined by the manner of display of symbols attached to three reels, which will be described later, is referred to as a unit game. This unit game will be described in detail later.
<Start switch 1042>
The above-described start switch 1042 is a switch operated by the player to proceed with the unit game. When the player operates the start switch 1042 , a start signal is emitted from the start switch 1042 . A start signal issued from the start switch 1042 is supplied to the main control board 1032, which will be described later. The main control board 1032 starts controlling the rotational drive of the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R, which will be described later, by detecting the start signal.
<Stop switches 1044a, 1044b and 1044c>
The three stop switches 1044a, 1044b and 1044c described above are also switches operated by the player to advance the unit game. When the player operates the three stop switches 1044a, 1044b and 1044c, a stop signal is issued separately from each of the three stop switches 1044a, 1044b and 1044c. A stop signal generated from each of the three stop switches 1044a, 1044b and 1044c is supplied to the main control board 1032, which will be described later. By detecting the stop signal, the main control board 1032 separately starts control of the stop drive of the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R, which will be described later.
<Reel display window 1051 and reels 1030L, 1030C, 1030R>
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the front door 1040 has a front frame 1050 formed thereon. A reel display window 1051 is formed substantially in the center of the front frame 1050 . As shown in FIG. 5, the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R are rotatably housed within the reel unit 1028. As shown in FIG. The reel unit 1028 has an open front surface 1029, and the player can visually recognize the type of symbols positioned on the front surface 1029 of the reel unit 1028, as will be described later. The reel unit 1028 is supported by a support plate 1026 fixed to the base portion 1020 . The reel display window 1051 is located in front of the front surface 1029 of the reel unit 1028 when the front door 1040 is closed. The reel display window 1051 is covered with a transparent member, and when the front door 1040 is closed, the player can view the symbols drawn on the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R through the reel display window 1051. types can be seen.

Each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, 1030R has a plurality of spokes and an annular frame. Each of the plurality of spokes is formed so as to radially extend toward the outer circumference from the shaft serving as the center of rotation of each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R. The ring-shaped frame is made of resin or the like, and a band with 21 patterns is attached to the frame. By doing so, 21 symbols can be attached to each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R.

Each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R has a shaft portion rotatably provided to motors 1086a, 1086b and 1086c. Each of the motors 1086a, 1086b, and 1086c is a stepping motor. When a pulse signal consisting of one pulse is supplied, it rotates by a predetermined angle. Rotate. The shaft of the reel 1030L is connected to the rotating shaft of the motor 1086a, the shaft of the reel 1030C is connected to the rotating shaft of the motor 1086b, and the shaft of the reel 1030R is connected to the rotating shaft of the motor 1086c. Thus, one rotation of the motor 1086a enables one rotation of the reel 1030L, one rotation of the motor 1086b also allows one rotation of the reel 1030C, and one rotation of the motor 1086c causes one rotation of the reel 1030R. can rotate once.

A detecting protrusion (not shown) is attached to one of the spoke portions of each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R. The detecting projecting piece is for detecting the rotational position of each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R. As the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R rotate, the detection projection piece also rotates. Rotational position sensors 1083a, 1083b, 1083c are provided near each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, 1030R. The rotational position sensors 1083a, 1083b, and 1083c are each composed of a light-emitting portion and a light-receiving portion (not shown), and generate one pulse when the rotationally moving detection protruding piece passes between the light-emitting portion and the light-receiving portion. A pulse signal (hereinafter referred to as an index signal) consisting of is emitted. By doing so, it is possible to generate a pulse signal consisting of one pulse each time each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R rotates once. The position where the above-described detection projection piece is provided can be used as the origin of the rotational position of each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R. The rotational position sensors 1083a, 1083b, 1083c are electrically connected to a main control board 1032, which will be described later, and index signals generated from the rotational position sensors 1083a, 1083b, 1083c are supplied to the main control board 1032. The main control board 1032 can determine when each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R is positioned at the origin by detecting pulses included in index signals from the rotational position sensors 1083a, 1083b and 1083c.

In addition, inside each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R, a light-emitting diode (not shown) is provided as a backlight, and light can be emitted from inside each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R. It's like

As described above, each of the three reels 1030L to 1030R has 21 symbols at regular intervals. The types of these symbols can be identified by the player, such as the number "red 7" and the fruit "cherry". FIG. 6 shows an example of symbols attached to each of the three reels 1030L to 1030R. In the example shown in FIG. 6, in order from the left side, the first column indicates the symbol number, the second column indicates the symbols attached to the reel 1030L, and the third column indicates the symbols attached to the reel 1030C. , the fourth column shows the symbols attached to the reel 1030R. As will be described later, the symbol numbers shown in the first column correspond to the rotational positions of the reels 1030L to 1030R, and are used to identify the 21 symbols attached to each of the three reels 1030L to 1030R. is the 0th to 20th number of . In the example shown in FIG. 6, the 0th symbol of the left reel 1030L is "lever", the 8th symbol is "red 7", and the 19th symbol is "cherry".

Note that FIG. 6 described above shows an example of the symbols attached to each of the three reels 1030L to 1030R, and also schematically shows the correspondence relationship between the symbol numbers and the symbols attached to each of the three reels 1030L to 1030R. It is also a table that shows The main control means 1100, which will be described later, stores the correspondence between the symbol numbers and the symbols attached to each of the three reels 1030L to 1030R as a table. can be obtained. Note that this correspondence will be described later.

In addition, as will be described later, when the three reels 1030L to 1030R are stopped, nine symbols are visibly stopped and displayed in the reel display window 1051. FIG.

The area formed by this reel display window 1051 corresponds to the "symbol display area". <Reels 1030L, 1030C, 1030R and stop switches 1044a, 1044b, 1044c>
The left reel 1030L corresponds to the left stop switch 1044a. When the player operates the left stop switch 1044a, the left reel 1030L stops. The middle reel 1030C corresponds to the central stop switch 1044b. When the player operates the central stop switch 1044b, the middle reel 1030C stops. The right reel 1030R corresponds to the right stop switch 1044c. When the player operates the right stop switch 1044c, the right reel 1030R stops.
<Reel display window 1051 and winning lines L1 to L5>
As described above, the reel display window 1051 is covered with a transparent member. As shown in FIG. 4, the reel display window 1051 is drawn with five winning lines L1 to L5. By doing so, the player can visually recognize the types of symbols through the reel display window 1051, and can also visually recognize the five winning lines L1 to L5 on the reel display window 1051. .

The pay line L1 is a horizontally extending middle straight line, the pay line L2 is a horizontally extending upper straight line, and the pay line L3 is a horizontally extending lower straight line. The winning line L4 is a straight line extending from the upper left to the lower right, and the winning line L5 is a straight line extending from the lower left to the upper right. In this specification, the position of the pay line L1 may be referred to as the middle stage, the position of the pay line L2 may be referred to as the upper stage, and the position of the pay line L3 may be referred to as the lower stage.

In the example shown in FIG. 4, the five pay lines L1 to L5 are drawn on the reel display window 1051, but if the pay line is clear to the player, the reel display window may be drawn. The winning line may not be drawn on 1051 .
<BET switches 1062, 1064 and 1066 and winning lines L1 to L5>
When a prescribed number of medals or more are inserted into the medal insertion slot 1046 of the operation panel 1041, the number of inserted medals is counted by a medal counter (not shown), and the counted number is stored as the number of credits. The above-described 1-bet switch 1062 is a switch for betting on one medal out of the stored credits. In addition, the 2 bet switch 1064 is a switch for betting two medals out of the number of credits, and the maximum bet switch 1066 is a switch for betting three medals out of the number of credits. It is a switch for targeting

As described above, the reel display window 1051 has five winning lines L1 to L5 drawn thereon. When the player operates the 1-bet switch 1062, one of the five pay lines, for example, the pay line L1 is activated. When the 2-bet switch 1064 is operated, three of the five paylines, eg paylines L1 to L3, are activated. When the maximum bet switch 1066 is operated, all five paylines, that is, L1 to L5 are activated. In this way, the three bet switches 1062, 1064 and 1066 determine the number of medals to be betted in the game, and function as activated line means for activating the winning lines L1 to L5.
<Valid line>
As described above, the three bet switches 1062, 1064 and 1066 function as game medium number setting means for activating the winning lines L1 to L5 when operated by the player. When the player operates the 1 bet switch 1062, the pay line L1 is activated, when the 2 bet switch 1064 is operated, the pay lines L1 to L3 are activated, and when the maximum bet switch 1066 is operated, the pay line is activated. All of L1-L5 are enabled. As described above, an activated pay line is called an activated line.

The row of symbols stopped on the active line is the object of determination as to whether or not the player has won a prize. For example, when the arrangement of "Red 7"-"Red 7"-"Red 7" is aligned on the above-mentioned activated line L1, it is determined that the combination of "Big Bonus" has been won. Note that the types of wins will be described later. Also, when the arrangement of symbols that do not constitute a winning combination stops on the activated line L1, it is determined that the prize has not been won. On the other hand, even if the pay line is a pay line, if the pay line is not activated, the sequence of "Red 7" - "Red 7" - "Red 7" is aligned on the pay line. However, the winning line is not subject to the determination of whether or not the winning line has been won.
<Image display device 1034>
An image display device 1034 is provided above the front door 1040 . An effect image is displayed on the image display device 1034 . The effect image is an image displayed as the game progresses, and is an image mainly containing various information related to the game. For example, in one unit game, a lottery process is performed by the combination lottery means 1120, which will be described later. Based on the lottery result of this lottery process, an effect image suggesting the lottery result is displayed on the image display device 1034 .

A unit game performed in the slot machine 1010 is a game in which a single process game can be repeated. This single stroke game is called a unit game. Incidentally, the unit game will be described in detail later.

The effect images displayed on the image display device 1034 include those that display various information in the form of characters and those that display various information in the form of drawings other than characters. Information displayed in the form of characters is mainly used to directly allow the player to visually recognize various types of information. In this case, symbols such as numbers, alphabets, hiragana, katakana, kanji, etc. that visually represent words as means of communicating human intentions and emotions are used as characters. Also, the information displayed in the form of drawings is mainly used to indirectly allow the player to visually recognize various kinds of information. In this case, the images include character images representing creatures such as people and animals, pseudo-living objects such as robots, etc., and images representing other machines, buildings, landscapes, and the like.

In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the effect performed by the image display device 1034 notifies information regarding the lottery result of the winning combination. For example, the image display device 1034 displays information indicating that a predetermined combination has been won by the combination lottery means 1120, which will be described later. In particular, in the present embodiment, when a small winning combination is won, information indicating that to the player is displayed on the image display device 1034 .
<Speaker 1036>
The speakers 1036 are provided on both the left and right sides of the image display device 1034 described above, as shown in FIG. A speaker 1036 produces an audio effect according to the progress of the game. When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the sub-control board 1052, which will be described later, a sound corresponding to the condition is emitted from the speaker 1036. FIG. For example, based on the lottery result of the lottery process performed by the role lottery means 1120 to be described later, the speaker 1036 emits a sound effect, music, or the like suggesting the lottery result.
<Lamp 1038>
The lamp 1038 is provided above the front door 1040 as shown in FIG. A lamp 1038 produces a light effect in accordance with the progress of the game. When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the sub-control board 1052, which will be described later, the lamp 1038 is lit or blinked according to the condition. For example, based on the lottery result of lottery processing performed by the lottery lottery means 1120, which will be described later, the lamp 1038 lights up in a predetermined color or in a predetermined pattern according to the type of the winning combination so as to suggest the lottery result. flashes.

In addition to the above-described lamp 1038, the light effects are also produced by back lamps (not shown) arranged inside the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R.
<Base unit 1020>
A base portion 1020 shown in FIG. 5 is assembled from wood or the like and formed into a box shape with an open front surface. A power supply unit 1022 for supplying power to various devices mounted on the slot machine 1010 and a medal payout device 1024 including a hopper for storing medals are provided in the lower part inside the base portion 1020 . Moreover, a support plate 1026 is provided above the power supply unit 1022 and medal payout device 1024 . The support plate 1026 supports a reel unit 1028 that rotatably accommodates the reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R. Furthermore, a main control board 1032 is provided in the upper part inside the base portion 1020 to control the game performed in the slot machine 1010 as a whole.
<Setting switch 1027>
A setting switch 1027 is arranged on the back surface of the front door 1040 . The setting switch 1027 is a switch operated by a person such as an administrator of the slot machine 1010 . A setting value for setting a lottery table used when a combination lottery process is performed by the combination lottery means 1120, which will be described later, is set by an operation by a person such as an administrator.

In order to set or change the setting value, another switch provided in the slot machine 1010 is operated to make it ready for input from the setting switch 1027 . A person such as an administrator presses the setting switch 1027 at least once to set a desired set value. For example, when the setting value (also called “step setting value” or “setting information”) is 1 to 6, each time the setting switch 1027 is pressed, the setting changes from “1”→“2”→“3”. →“4”→“5”→“6”→“1”→ . . . Other switches provided in the slot machine 1010 are operated in order to fix the set value and store the set value. It should be noted that the determined setting value is stored in setting value storage means 1170, which will be described later.
<Main control board 1032>
The main control board 1032 is a control board for controlling the start and stop of the rotation of the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R, and for controlling the entire game such as the progress of the game performed in the slot machine 1010.

The main control board 1032 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) (not shown) that performs calculations, etc., a ROM (Read Only Memory) (not shown) that stores game programs, and a RAM that temporarily stores each data. (random access memory) (not shown) and the like.

For example, the ROM stores programs for executing flowcharts shown in FIGS. 10 to 14, which will be described later. The RAM also stores the values of variables used in this program. These CPU, ROM and RAM are electrically connected by an input/output bus so that data signals and address signals can be input/output.

The main control board 1032 is also electrically connected to the bed switches 1062, 1064 and 1066 described above. When the player operates the bet switches 1062 , 1064 and 1066 , a bet instruction signal is sent from each of the bet switches 1062 , 1064 and 1066 to the main control board 1032 .

Further, the main control board 1032 is electrically connected to the start switch 1042 and the three stop switches 1044a, 1044b and 1044c. As described above, when the player operates the start switch 1042 , a start signal is emitted from the start switch 1042 and supplied to the main control board 1032 . Also, when the player operates the three stop switches 1044 a , 1044 b and 1044 c , a stop signal is generated from each of the three stop switches 1044 a , 1044 b and 1044 c and supplied to the main control board 1032 . When the start signal issued from the start switch 1042 is supplied to the main control board 1032, the main control board 1032 controls the rotation of the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R. Also, when a stop signal issued from the stop switch 1044a, 1044b or 1044c is supplied to the main control board 1032, the main control board 1032 corresponds to the operated stop switch among the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R. It controls the stop of the reel that has stopped.
<Sub-control board 1052>
The sub-control board 1052 is arranged above the rear surface of the front door 1040, as shown in FIG. The sub-control board 1052 is mainly a board for controlling effects during the game. For example, it controls to display an effect image on the image display device 1034, emit sound effects and music from the speaker 1036, and turn on or blink the lamp 1038. FIG. The sub-control board 1052 includes a CPU (not shown) that performs calculations, etc., a ROM (not shown) that stores a production program and production data, and a RAM (not shown) that temporarily stores each data. include.

For example, the ROM stores an effect control program for controlling the effects shown in FIGS. 16 and 15, and image data and audio data for the effects. Also, the RAM stores the values of the variables used in the effect control program described above. These CPU, ROM and RAM are electrically connected by an input/output bus so that data signals and address signals can be input/output.

The sub control board 1052 is electrically connected to the main control board 1032 by a harness (not shown). The main control board 1032 transmits commands, information and the like to the sub control board 1052 . While the main control board 1032 described above controls the overall game, the sub-control board 1052 belongs to the lower level of the main control board 1032, and based on commands, information, etc. sent from the main control board 1032 to control the entire presentation.
<<Overview of unit game in slot machine 1010>>
When the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R are stopped, symbols are positioned on the winning lines L1 to L5. A unit game in the slot machine 1010 is a game in which the result of the game is determined by the arrangement of the symbols positioned on the activated pay line. Therefore, the player looks at the symbols on the rotating reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R, and judges that the sequence of symbols constituting a predetermined combination is optimal so that it is aligned on the activated pay line. At this timing, the three stop switches 1044a, 1044b and 1044c are operated to stop the reels 1030L, 1030C or 1030R.

As for the winning combination, a plurality of types are determined in advance, as will be described later. At least one type of combination is determined by the combination lottery process of the combination lottery means 1120, which will be described later. Such determination of at least one kind of combination is called a "hit". In addition, depending on the winning lottery process, there are cases where no winning combination is determined, and this case is called "missing".

Also, the unit game performed in the slot machine 1010 is a game in which a game of a single process can be repeated. This single stroke game is called a unit game. A unit game is started when the player operates the start switch 1042, and ends when the three stop switches 1044a, 1044b and 1044c are operated. From the player's point of view, the unit game is from when the start switch 1042 is operated and the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R start rotating until all the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R stop. is a single stroke game. Thus, a unit game is started each time the player operates the start switch 1042 . In this specification, the expression "unit game" may mean either a game in which the unit game is repeated or a single unit game.

As described above, the unit game is started when the player operates the start switch 1042 . More specifically, when the player operates the start switch 1042, a start signal is emitted from the start switch 1042, and the start signal emitted from the start switch 1042 is sent to the main control board 1032. is preferably detected. Also, the time point of starting the unit game may be the time when the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R have started to rotate.

Also, as described above, the unit game ends by operating the three stop switches 1044a, 1044b and 1044c. More specifically, when the unit game ends, the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R are stopped by the player operating the three stop switches 1044a, 1044b and 1044c, and the main control board 1032: It is preferable to set it as when the end processing such as the prize winning processing is finished. Also, the point in time when the unit game ends may be when the main control board 1032 detects that the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R have stopped. Furthermore, the point in time when the unit game ends may be the time when the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R can be seen to have stopped.
<Game state>
A unit game is executed in various game states. The game states are determined so that the benefits given to the player are different. For example, the game state includes a normal game state, a special game state, and the like.

The special game state includes a first type BB game state, a second type BB game state, an RB game state, an SB game state, and a CB game state, as will be described later. The first type BB gaming state is a gaming state that can be shifted to when the first type BB combination is won. The second type BB gaming state is a gaming state that can be shifted to when the second type BB combination is won. The RB gaming state is a gaming state that can be shifted to when the RB combination is won. The SB gaming state is a gaming state that can be shifted to when the SB combination is won. The CB gaming state is a gaming state that can be shifted to when the CB combination is won.

The above-described normal game states include the normal normal game state, the first type BB winning general game state, the second type BB winning general game state, and the RB winning general game state. The first type BB winning general gaming state is a normal gaming state in which the first type BB combination is won. The second type BB winning general gaming state is a normal gaming state in which the second type BB combination is won. The RB winning general gaming state is a normal gaming state in which the RB winning combination is won. The normal general game state is a normal game state in which none of the first type BB combination, the second type BB combination and the RB combination are won.

Furthermore, in addition to the game state described above, there is also a replay high probability game state (hereinafter referred to as RT game state). This RT game state is a game state that is determined so that a replay combination to be described later is likely to be won, that is, a game state in which the winning probability of the replay combination is increased and the combination lottery process is performed. For example, it is a game state in which the winning probability of the replay combination is higher than 10/73.

The transition to this RT gaming state is performed when winning a first type BB role, a second type BB role, or an RB role, which will be described later, or the above-described first type BB gaming state, second type BB gaming state, or RB gaming state. When the game state shifts to , when the 1st type BB game state, 2nd type BB game state or RB game state ends, or when the 1st type BB role, 2nd type BB role or RB role is won This can be done when there is no BB game state, when the BB game state is not the 1st type, when the BB game state is not the 2nd type, or when the specific symbols are aligned.

Furthermore, as described above, in the RT game state, the winning probability of the replay combination may be increased and the winning lottery process may be performed. , a plurality of RT gaming states can be provided. The probability of winning the replay can be made different in each of these multiple RT gaming states.

As described above, a unit game is played in one of these game states. The game state is stored in the storage means of the main control means 1100 as a flag. The flag is set in the process of step S1122 in FIG. 11, which will be described later. It should be noted that it is not necessary to determine all of the game states described above, and they may be appropriately selected and determined according to the unit game to be advanced or developed in the slot machine 1010 .
<type of role>
The types of winnings described above include, for example, types such as minor winnings, replay winnings, and special winnings.

A small combination is a combination that pays out a predetermined number of medals. There are also a plurality of types of small wins. Small wins are often named by using the types of symbols attached to the three reels 1030L, 1030C or 1030R. For example, the types of symbols include "watermelon", "bell", and "cherry". Therefore, a small winning combination in which the symbols "watermelon" are aligned on the activated line is called a watermelon winning combination, and a small winning combination in which the symbols "bell" are aligned on the activated line is called a bell winning combination. Also, when the symbol "Cherry" on the left reel 1030L is stopped and displayed on the active line, it is assumed that a prize is won regardless of the types of symbols on the middle reel 1030C and the right reel 1030R. This role is called the Cherry role.

As described above, small wins can include multiple types of wins, such as watermelon wins, bell wins, and cherry wins. Furthermore, the probability of winning the combination and the number of medals to be paid out can be made different for each of these multiple types.

A replay combination is a combination in which the number of bets (the number of bets) in the current unit game is maintained, and the unit game can be played again without further betting a predetermined number of medals. . In this specification, a replay combination is also called a replay combination or an RP combination, and a unit game performed when the replay combination is won is called a replay (also called a replay or RP).

The special combination is a combination that can shift the game state of the unit game from the normal general game state to the special game state (game advantageous to the player). This special role includes, for example, a single bonus role (hereinafter referred to as SB role), a regular bonus role (hereinafter referred to as RB role), and a first type big bonus role (hereinafter referred to as first type BB role). ), a challenge bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as a CB combination), and a type 2 big bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as a type 2 BB combination). The special game state includes a single bonus game state, a regular bonus game state, a first type big bonus game state, a challenge bonus game state, and a second type big bonus game state, as will be described later.

The SB combination is a combination for shifting the game state of the unit game to a single bonus game state (ordinary role item) (hereinafter referred to as SB game state). The game state of the unit game is shifted to the SB game state when the patterns corresponding to the SB combination are aligned on the effective line. When shifting to the SB gaming state, no medals are paid out. A unit game in the SB gaming state is a game in which a predetermined winning combination is won with a high probability, and ends with one unit game.

The RB combination is a combination for shifting the game state of the unit game to a regular bonus game state (first type special role) (hereinafter referred to as RB game state). The game state of the unit game is shifted to the RB game state when the patterns corresponding to the RB combination are aligned on the effective line. When shifting to the RB gaming state, no medals are paid out. A unit game in the RB gaming state is a game in which a predetermined combination is won with a high probability. The RB gaming state ends when the number of unit games has exceeded a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) and when a predetermined winning combination has won a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times).

The type 1 BB combination shifts the game state of the unit game to the type 1 big bonus game state (accessory continuous operation device related to the type 1 special accessory) (hereinafter referred to as the type 1 BB game state). It is a role to let The game state of the unit game is shifted to the first type BB game state when the patterns corresponding to the first type BB combination are aligned on the effective line. When shifting to the first type BB game state, no medals are paid out. The first type BB gaming state consists of the above-described RB gaming state, and at least one unit game can be played in this RB gaming state. In addition, one type 1 BB game state is a game state in which the RB game state can be repeated a plurality of times. The type 1 BB game state ends when the number of medals paid out in the type 1 BB game state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 300). This type 1 BB combination can also include a plurality of types. Furthermore, the probability of winning these roles can be made different for each of these multiple types.

The CB combination is a combination for shifting the game state of the unit game to a challenge bonus game state (second type special accessory) (hereinafter referred to as CB game state). The game state of the unit game is shifted to the CB game state when the patterns corresponding to the CB combination are aligned on the effective line. When shifting to the CB gaming state, no medals are paid out. When the game state becomes the CB game state, it is possible to change the stop control of certain reels among the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R. Specifically, the reel is controlled to stop within 75 milliseconds (usually 190 milliseconds) based on when the stop switch corresponding to the certain reel is operated by the player. Further, when the game state becomes the CB game state, regardless of the result of lottery processing by a combination lottery means 1120 to be described later, the patterns corresponding to the predetermined minor combination are arranged on the effective line for the predetermined minor combination. be able to. The CB gaming state ends when one unit game is played.

The second type BB combination shifts the game state of the unit game to the second type big bonus game state (accessory continuous operation device related to the second type special accessory) (hereinafter referred to as the second type BB game state). It is a role to let The game state of the unit game is shifted to the second type BB game state when the patterns corresponding to the second type BB combination are aligned on the effective line. When shifting to the second type BB game state, no medals are paid out. The second type BB gaming state consists of two gaming states, ie, the above-mentioned CB high-probability winning state in which the CB role is won with a high probability, and the above-mentioned CB gaming state, and a unit game can be performed in each of them. . Further, when the game state shifts from the CB high-probability winning state to the CB gaming state, the CB gaming state can be returned to the CB high-probability winning state again. The type 2 BB game state ends when the number of medals paid out in the type 2 BB game state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 286). Further, when the game state is the second type BB game state, if the above-described SB or RB combination can be won by the lottery processing of the combination lottery means 1120, the SB or RB combination is won. Sometimes, the second type BB game state ends.

This type 2 BB combination can also include a plurality of types. Furthermore, the probability of winning these roles can be made different for each of these multiple types.
<<Functions of slot machine 1010>>
FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram outlining major control functions in the slot machine 1010. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the slot machine 1010 mainly includes operation means 1500, game medium number setting means 1600, set value setting means 1700, main control means 1100, sub control means 1200, and symbol display means. 1400 and production means 1300.
<Operating Means 1500>
The operation means 1500 is operated by the player, and issues a signal indicating the operation to the main control means 1100, which will be described later, based on the player's operation. The operating means 1500 preferably includes a start switch 1042 and stop switches 1044a-1044c. The start switch 1042, when operated by a player, issues a start signal indicating that it has been operated to the main control means 1100, which will be described later. Each of the stop switches 1044a to 1044c also issues a stop signal indicating that it has been operated to the main control means 1100 when operated by the player.

As described above, the start signal sent from the start switch 1042 to the main control means 1100 causes the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R to start rotating, thereby setting the trigger for starting the above-described unit game.

Further, the corresponding reel among the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R is stopped by the stop signal issued to the main control means 1100 from each of the stop switches 1044a to 1044c. When all three stop switches 1044a to 1044c are operated and all three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R are stopped, a trigger for ending the unit game is determined. Thus, the unit game is started when the above-described start signal is issued, and the unit game is finished when the stop signal is issued from the stop switch corresponding to the reel to be stopped last.

Operation of the three stop switches 1044a to 1044c has a plurality of types of operation modes. For example, it is possible to operate the three stop switches 1044a to 1044c with different operating orders and operating timings. Specifically, the stop switches can be operated in different orders such as 1044a→1044b→1044c, 1044b→1044a→1044c, and 1044c→1044b→1044a.

As described above, each of the stop switches 1044a to 1044c issues a stop signal to the main control means 1100, and the stop switches 1044a to 1044c can be operated in a plurality of manners. Therefore, the stop signal is issued based on the operation mode, and the main control means 1100 that issues the stop signal obtains the operation mode by detecting the order and timing of issuing the stop signal. be able to.
<Game Media Number Setting Means 1600 (Effective Line Making Means)>
The game medium number setting means 1600 is also operated by the player, similarly to the operation means 1500, and issues a bet instruction signal to the main control means 1100, which will be described later, to indicate that it has been operated based on the player's operation. Based on the bet instruction signal sent from the game medium number setting means 1600 to the main control means 1100, it is determined which one of the pay lines L1 to L5 is activated.

The game medium number setting means 1600 may also be operated by the player. The gaming medium number setting means 1600 preferably comprises the 1-bet switch 1062, the 2-bet switch 1064 and the maximum bet switch 1066 described above.

The number of medals to be bet on in the game is determined by a bet instruction signal sent from the 1-bet switch 1062, the 2-bet switch 1064 or the maximum bet switch 1066 to the main control means 1100. FIG. For example, a 1-bet instruction signal issued from the 1-bet switch 1062 to the main control means 1100 is used to bet on one medal, and a 2-bet instruction signal is issued from the 2-bet switch 1064 to the main control means 1100. 2 medals are betted on the game, and 3 medals are betted on the game by the maximum bet instruction signal sent from the maximum bet switch 1066 to the main control means 1100 .

In addition, as described above, the reel display window 1051 is drawn with five winning lines L1 to L5. When the player operates the 1-bet switch 1062, the winning line L1 is activated. When the 2-bet switch 1064 is operated, the winning lines L1 to L3 are activated. When the maximum bet switch 1066 is operated, L1 to L5 are activated. In this way, the three bet switches 1062, 1064 and 1066 determine the number of medals to be betted in the game, and function as activated line means for activating the winning lines L1 to L5.
<Setting value setting means 1700 (part lottery table designating means)>
The setting value setting means 1700 is operated by a person such as an administrator of the slot machine 1010 . When the setting value setting means 1700 is operated by a person such as an administrator, the setting value setting means 1700 selects a lottery table used when performing a winning lottery process by the winning lottery means 1120 described later, from among a plurality of winning lottery tables. Designation information for designating one of them is sent to the main control means 1100 . The designation information is information indicating a so-called setting value. For example, when the set value is 1 to 6, designation information indicating the value "1" to "6" is sent to the main control means 1100. FIG. As will be described later, the set value indicated by the designation information sent to main control means 1100 is stored in set value storage means 1170 . Note that setting value-related information to be notified is created based on the setting values. Note that the setting value (for example, a numerical value of 6) itself may be a value (for example, a numerical value of 6) equal to the setting value-related information to be notified, or image information or audio information indicating the numerical value of 6 may be used.

The setting value setting means 1700 preferably comprises the setting switch 1027 described above. <Main control means 1100 (game control means)>
The main control means 1100 is electrically connected to the operation means 1500 and the game medium number setting means 1600 as well as the sub control means 1200 and the pattern display means 1400 . The main control means 1100 controls the entire game such as progress of the game. This main control means 1100 preferably comprises the main control board 1032 described above.

As described above, the operating means 1500 is electrically connected to the main control means 1100 . A start signal is issued to the main control means 1100 from the start switch 1042 of the operation means 1500 . This makes it possible to detect that the start switch 1042 has been operated by the player. A stop signal is issued to the main control means 1100 from each of the stop switches 1044 a to 1044 c of the operation means 1500 . This makes it possible to detect the order and timing of the stop signals issued from each of the stop switches 1044a to 1044c.

Also, the main control means 1100 is electrically connected to the game medium number setting means 1600 . Each of the 1-bet switch 1062 , the 2-bet switch 1064 and the maximum bet switch 1066 of the game medium number setting means 1600 issues a bet instruction signal to the main control means 1100 . By detecting the issued bet instruction signal, the number of medals to be betted and the setting of the effective line are controlled.

The main control means 1100 includes winning lottery means 1120 , reel drive control means 1130 , reel rotational position acquisition means 1140 and effective line storage means 1160 .
<Role lottery means 1120 (role lottery means)>
The combination lottery means 1120 performs a lottery for a predetermined kind of combination. As described above, there are types of wins, such as small wins, replay wins, special wins, and the like. In this way, the determination of at least one type of combination by the combination lottery process of the combination lottery means 1120 is called "hit", and the fact that none of the types of combination is determined is called "loss".

The above-mentioned minor combination is a combination that pays out a predetermined number of medals.

Further, the replay combination is a combination in which the number of bets in the currently played unit game is maintained, and a replay can be performed without further betting on a predetermined number of medals.

The above-mentioned special combination is a combination that shifts from the normal game state to the special game state. The special game state is a game state in which the possibility of obtaining more medals than the number of medals obtainable in a unit game in the normal game state is high, and is a game state advantageous to the player. The special roles include, for example, the SB role, the RB role, the type 1 BB role, the CB role, and the type 2 BB role, as described above. The SB combination is a combination for shifting the game state of the unit game to the SB game state. The RB combination is a combination for shifting the game state of the unit game to the RB game state. The first type BB combination is a combination for shifting the game state of the unit game to the first type BB game state. The CB combination is a combination for shifting the game state of the unit game to the CB game state. The type 2 BB combination is a combination for shifting the game state of the unit game to the type 2 BB game state.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, it is possible not only to win the above-described various roles singly, but also to win at least two roles at the same time, that is, so-called double winning. When multiple wins are made, one of the multiple winning wins can be won. Even if multiple wins are made, the winning combination is only one of the multiple winning combinations. For example, a small winning combination and a special winning combination can be won in duplicate, or a plurality of small winning combinations can be won in duplicate.

The combination lottery means 1120 includes random number generation means 1122, random number extraction means 1124, and random number determination means 1126, for example. The random number generating means 1122 generates random numbers (hardware random numbers, etc.) for winning lottery processing. Random number extraction means 1124 extracts random numbers generated by random number generation means 1122 . The random number determination means 1126 determines whether or not the combination is won and the winning combination based on the random number extracted by the random number extraction means 1124 . The combination lottery means 1120 constitutes the "combination lottery means" and performs the "combination lottery process".

The "lottery process" is a process of determining "hit" or "loss" in a game. Specifically, it is executed in the processing of the subroutine shown in FIG. 11 called in step S1006 of FIG. 10, which will be described later.
<Random number generator 1122>
The random number generator 1122 continuously generates random numbers within a predetermined positive integer range (eg, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation) at predetermined timings.
<Random number extraction means 1124>
The random number extractor 1124 extracts the random number generated by the random number generator 1122 at a predetermined timing. For example, in this embodiment, a random number is extracted when the start switch 1042 is operated by the player.
<Random Number Determining Means 1126>
The random number determining means 1126 checks the random number extracted by the random number extracting means 1124 against the lottery table stored in the lottery table storage means 1128, which will be described later, to determine the combination corresponding to the area to which the random number belongs. .
<Lottery Table Storage Means 1128 (Role Storage Means)>
The lottery table storage means 1128 has a lottery table in which lottery probabilities are stored according to a plurality of game states and types of winning combinations.

The gaming state of the unit game is, for example, as described above, the normal general gaming state, the first type BB winning general gaming state, the second type BB winning general gaming state, the RB winning general gaming state, the SB gaming state, and the RB gaming state. , the first type BB game state, the CB game state, the second type BB game state, and the like. FIG. 8 shows a table of the relationship between the set numbers corresponding to the plurality of game states and the types of wins. In the example shown in FIG. 8, specific numbers are left blank and omitted. In addition, depending on the game state, there are combinations that cannot be drawn, and the set number is shown as 0 for those combinations. By appropriately setting these numbers, the probability of winning a role can be determined. As described above, when random numbers in the range of 0 to 65535 are generated by the random number generator 1122, the probability of winning each combination can be determined by the input number/65535.

The lottery tables correspond to these game states, and include a normal general game state lottery table, a first type BB winning general game state lottery table, a second type BB winning general game state lottery table, an RB winning general game state lottery table, It consists of lottery tables such as an SB game state lottery table, an RB game state lottery table, a first type BB game state lottery table, a CB game state lottery table and a second type BB game state lottery table.

In addition, although not shown in the example of FIG. 8, there is also a lottery table for setting the replay high probability game state. The lottery table is configured separately from the normal game state lottery table and the special game state lottery table.

Each of these lottery tables has, for example, a plurality of areas in which integers in the range of 0 to 65535 are divided into predetermined ranges. Each of the plurality of areas corresponds to a winning combination. For example, an integer in the range of 0 to 65535 corresponds to a region corresponding to a small win, a region corresponding to a replay win, a region corresponding to an RB win, a region corresponding to a first type BB win, and a loss. divided into multiple regions, such as

An example showing the concept of the lottery table is shown in FIG. 9(a). The example shown in FIG. 9(a) is a normal general game state lottery table, in which integers in the range of 0 to 65535 are divided into predetermined ranges, and each region is divided into the first type BB role and the second type. It is assigned to a seed BB hand, RB hand, CB hand, SB hand, small hand, replay hand, double winning hand, and loss. The sizes of these regions are determined based on the numerical values defined in FIG. 8 described above.

The above-described random number determination means 1126 determines the type of combination by determining in which of these areas the value of the random number extracted by the random number extraction means 1124 is included. For example, when the value of the random number extracted by the random number extracting means 1124 is included in the area corresponding to the first type BB combination, the random number determining means 1126 determines that the first type BB combination has been won. Further, when the value of the random number extracted by the random number extraction means 1124 is included in the area corresponding to the deviation, the random number determination means 1126 determines that the deviation has occurred.

As described above, the normal general gaming state lottery table, the first type BB winning general gaming state lottery table, the second type BB winning general gaming state lottery table, the RB winning general gaming state lottery table, the SB gaming state lottery table, It is not necessary to provide areas corresponding to all the combinations for all the lottery tables such as the RB game state lottery table, the first type BB game state lottery table, the CB game state lottery table and the second type BB game state lottery table. It is sufficient to provide an area only for a combination that can be won in that game state. For example, when the gaming state is the RB gaming state, the RB gaming state lottery table contains these roles so that the SB hand, the RB hand, the first type BB hand, the CB hand, and the second type BB hand are not won. Do not create an area corresponding to In addition, when the game state is the first type BB game state, the lottery table for the first type BB game state includes: Do not provide areas corresponding to these roles. Furthermore, when the game state is the second type BB game state, the lottery table for the second type BB game state contains information corresponding to these types so that the first type BB combination and the second type BB combination are not won. Do not set up areas.

At least one type of combination is determined by the combination lottery process of the combination lottery means 1120 described above. Such determination of at least one kind of combination is called a "hit". In addition, the fact that none of the types of winning combination was determined by the winning combination lottery process is referred to as a "loss".

The combination won by the above-described combination lottery process is stored as a winning flag. An example of the winning flag is shown in FIG. 9(b). The win flag uses 1 bit for each hand and consists of 16 bits in total. When the winning combination is won, the 1-bit value corresponding to the winning combination is set to "1", and when the combination is not won, the value is set to "0".
<Reel Drive Control Means 1130>
The reel drive control means 1130 performs rotation control and stop control of the three reels 1030L to 1030R based on the start signal issued from the start switch 1042 and the stop signal issued from the stop switches 1044a to 1044c. . The reel drive control means 1130 comprises reel rotation control means 1132 and reel stop control means 1134 .
<Reel Rotation Control Means 1132>
The reel rotation control means 1132 issues rotation control signals to the motors 1086a, 1086b and 1086c based on the detection of the start signal issued from the operation means 1500, preferably the start switch 1042 described above. Incidentally, the reel rotation control means 1132 detects the start signal from the start switch 1042 and does not immediately issue a rotation control signal, but rather, the rotation is started under other conditions, such as the elapse of the wait time. It determines that the conditions are satisfied and issues a rotation control signal.

As will be described later, the motor 1086a drives the left reel 1030L, the motor 1086b drives the middle reel 1030C, and the motor 1086c drives the right reel 1030R. Each of the motors 1086a, 1086b and 1086c is a stepping motor, rotates by a predetermined angle when a pulse signal consisting of one pulse is supplied, and rotates one step when a pulse signal consisting of 504 pulses is supplied. Rotate. One rotation of the motor 1086a rotates the reel 1030L, one rotation of the motor 1086b rotates the reel 1030C, and one rotation of the motor 1086c rotates the reel 1030R.

The reel rotation control means 1132 generates a pulse signal for the motor 1086a for rotating the motor 1086a and a pulse signal for the motor 1086b for rotating the motor 1086b based on detection of the start signal issued from the start switch 1042. , and a pulse signal for the motor 1086 c for rotating the motor 1086 c , and supplied to the reel circuit driving means 1136 .

The reel circuit driving means 1136 generates a rotation driving signal for the motor 1086a in accordance with the supplied pulse signal for the motor 1086a, and generates and supplies a rotation driving signal for the motor 1086b in accordance with the supplied pulse signal for the motor 1086b. A rotation drive signal for the motor 1086c is generated according to the pulse signal for the motor 1086c, and these rotation drive signals are supplied to the motors 1086a, 1086b and 1086c, respectively. The rotation drive signal is a signal for rotating the motor 1086a, 1086b or 1086c by a rotation position corresponding to the number of pulses of the pulse signal supplied from the reel rotation control means 1132. FIG. The motors 1086a, 1086b and 1086c start rotating by the rotation drive signal supplied to each.

This process is executed in step S1011 shown in the flowchart of FIG. 10, which will be described later.

Further, as will be described later, the pulse signal for the motor 1086a, the pulse signal for the motor 1086b, and the pulse signal for the motor 1086c generated by the reel rotation control means 1132 are used to detect the rotational positions of the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R. It is also used to
<Reel stop control means 1134>
The reel stop control means 1134 stops the motors 1086a, 1086b or 1086c based on the timing when the stop switch 1044a, 1044b or 1044c is operated by the player and the result of the lottery process of the combination lottery means 1120 described above. A control signal is issued to control the stop of the left reel 1030L, middle reel 1030C or right reel 1030R.

As described above, when the stop switch 1044a, 1044b or 1044c is operated by the player, a stop signal is issued from the stop switch 1044a, 1044b or 1044c. A reel stop control means 1134 detects a stop signal issued from the stop switch 1044a, 1044b or 1044c.

When the reel stop control means 1134 detects a stop signal issued from the stop switch 1044a, 1044b or 1044c, it obtains candidate symbols to be described later. The candidate symbols are at least one or more symbols selected as being able to be positioned at the rotation reference position when the reels 1030L, 1030C or 1030R are stopped, as will be described later. It should be noted that the at least one or more symbols are symbols corresponding to the number of control frames, which will be described later. Further, in the present embodiment, it is preferable that the rotation reference position is the winning line L3, as will be described later.

The number of control frames and candidate symbols will be described below.

The reel stop control means 1134 controls the reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R to rotate to some extent and then stop after the stop switches 1044a, 1044b and 1044c are operated. However, if the time until the reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R stop is set too long, the manner in which the reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R stop becomes unnatural. For this reason, the time from when the stop signals issued from the stop switches 1044a, 1044b and 1044c are detected to when the reels are stopped is set to 190 milliseconds or less in principle. In addition, as explained in the CB gaming state described above, when the gaming state becomes the CB gaming state, it is possible to change the stop control for certain reels among the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R. . The reel is controlled so as to be stopped within 75 milliseconds from the detection of the stop signal issued from the stop switch corresponding to the certain reel.

In addition, when the reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R are rotating at a constant speed, it is also necessary for the player to be able to generally identify the symbols on the reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R. Therefore, the rotational speeds of the reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R are determined so that the reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R do not rotate more than 80 times per minute.

Incidentally, in the case of a general slot machine, the number of symbols attached to each of the reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R is 21.

Thus, the first control condition is to perform stop control so that the reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R with 21 symbols are stopped within 190 milliseconds after the stop switches 1044a, 1044b and 1044c are operated. and the second control condition that the reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R are controlled so as not to rotate more than 80 times per minute. The maximum number of symbols that can pass through the rotation reference position (hereinafter referred to as the maximum number of passing symbols) is four. The number of symbols that can pass through the rotation reference position includes the symbols that are passing through the rotation reference position when the stop switch 1044a, 1044b or 1044c is operated.

In this specification, the sum of the maximum number of passing symbols and the number of symbols in which the reel stops and is positioned at the rotation reference position is referred to as the number of control frames. As described above, the maximum number of passing symbols is four. Also, the number of symbols positioned at the rotation reference position by stopping the reel is one. Therefore, in this embodiment, the number of control frames is five. The symbols corresponding to the number of control frames are symbols that may be positioned at the rotation reference position, and are candidate symbols to be described later.

The reel stop control means 1134 controls the reels 1030L, 1030L, 1030L, 1030L, 1030L, 1030L, 1030L, 1030L, 1030L, 1030L, 1030L, 1030L, and 1030L so that the number of symbols passing through the rotation reference position is equal to or less than the maximum number of passing symbols. Stop control of 1030C and 1030R. The rotation reference position is preferably the winning line L3, for example. When the rotation reference position is the pay line L3, after the stop switches 1044a, 1044b and 1044c are operated, the reels are stopped so that the number of symbols passing through the pay line L3 is equal to or less than the maximum number of passing symbols. take control. That is, in the example described above, the reel stop control means 1134 keeps the reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R from the time the stop switch 1044a, 1044b or 1044c is operated until the number of symbols passing through the winning line L3 reaches four. are rotated to stop the reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R.

Incidentally, in the present embodiment, it is preferable that the rotational reference position used as a reference be any one of the winning lines L1 to L3 extending in the horizontal direction. Focusing on one of the reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R, the number of symbols passing through the pay lines L1 to L3 from when the stop switch is operated until the reel stops is This is the same for any winning line. For example, the number of symbols passing through the pay lines L1 to L3 from when the stop switch 1044a is operated to when the reels 1030L are stopped is the same for all pay lines.

The reel stop control means 1134 also controls the stop of the left reel 1030L, the middle reel 1030C or the right reel 1030R based on the result of the lottery process of the combination lottery means 1120 described above.

For example, when a predetermined winning combination is won by the lottery processing of the winning combination lottery means 1120, the reel stop control means 1134 controls the arrangement of the symbols corresponding to the winning combination to be easily aligned on the activated winning line. , the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R are controlled to stop. That is, when the candidate symbols include a symbol corresponding to the winning combination, the symbol is positioned on the activated pay line on the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R. Perform stop control. In this way, the control of stopping the reels so that the symbols corresponding to the winning predetermined combination are aligned on the activated pay line is referred to as "pull-in control".

On the other hand, if no combination is won by the lottery processing of the combination lottery means 1120, that is, if the winning combination is lost, the reel stop control means 1134 activates the pattern arrangement corresponding to any combination. The three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R are controlled to stop so that they do not line up on the winning line. That is, the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R are controlled to stop so that even if the symbols forming the candidate symbols are positioned on the activated pay line, the symbols corresponding to any combination do not line up. conduct. In this way, the stopping control of the reels so that the symbols corresponding to any combination do not line up on the activated pay line is called "kicking control".

As described above, in the present embodiment, the lower winning line L3 is set as the rotational reference position. When the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R are stopped with a predetermined pattern positioned on the pay line L3, another pattern is also positioned on each of the middle pay line L1 and the upper pay line L2. It is That is, the intervals between the three winning lines L1, L2 and L3 approximately match the intervals between the 21 symbols arranged on each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the combination lottery means 1120 may repeatedly win a plurality of combinations. When multiple winning combinations are won, the order of priority for stopping control of the three reels 1030L, 1030C or 1030R is predetermined according to the type of winning combination.

Winning of a winning combination in the case of multiple wins is controlled as follows. First, when a replay combination is included in the multiple winning combinations, the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R are arranged so that the replay combination wins even if the other multiple winning combination is a special combination. Execute stop control. Also, when the winning combination includes a special combination and at least one or more minor combinations, the special combination is prioritized over the minor combination and the stop control is executed.

Even in the case of multiple wins, only one winning combination can be won in the end. I will try to win as much as possible. Such stop control may be possible depending on how the symbols attached to the three reels 1030L, 1030C or 1030R are arranged and the timing at which the stop switches 1044a, 1044b or 1044c are operated.

For example, when a small winning combination and a special winning combination are won in duplicate, the symbols corresponding to the small winning combination and the symbols corresponding to the special winning combination are placed on the three reels 1030L, 1030C or 1030C so that both the symbols corresponding to the small winning combination and the symbols corresponding to the special winning combination are aligned as much as possible on any of the effective lines. Stop control of 1030R is performed. Stop control is performed for each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R. Below, stop control for the reel to be stopped first (hereinafter referred to as first stop), stop control for the reel to be stopped second (hereinafter referred to as second stop), and stop control for the reel to be stopped last (hereinafter referred to as second stop) , referred to as a third stop.) The reel stop control will be described.

First, in the first stop, stop control is performed so that both the symbol corresponding to the small winning combination and the symbol corresponding to the special winning combination are positioned on any of the effective lines as much as possible. When both the symbols corresponding to the minor winning combination and the symbols corresponding to the special winning combination cannot be positioned on the effective line, the special winning combination is prioritized and stop control is performed so that the symbols corresponding to the special winning combination are positioned on the effective line. conduct. In this case, the second stop and the third stop are controlled so that the symbol corresponding to the special combination is positioned on the activated line.

On the other hand, when the special combination cannot be prioritized in the first stop, stop control is performed so that the symbols corresponding to the minor combination are positioned on the effective line, and the symbols corresponding to the minor combination are effective in the second and third stops. Perform stop control so that it is positioned on the line.

Further, when both the symbols corresponding to the small winning combination and the symbols corresponding to the special winning combination can be positioned on the effective line in the stop control of the first stop, the small winning combination and the special winning combination can be positioned in the second stop as well. Stop control is performed so that there is a possibility of winning both. When it is not possible to perform the stop control so as to generate the possibility of winning both the small winning combination and the special winning combination, the stop control is performed with priority given to the special winning combination, as in the first stop.

Further, when stop control is performed in the second stop so that there is a possibility of winning both the small winning combination and the special winning combination, the stop control is performed with priority given to the special winning combination in the third stop. When the special role cannot be won, stop control is performed so as to win the minor role.

By performing the stop control as described above, when the special role and the minor role are duplicately won, while leaving as much as possible the possibility of winning both the special role and the minor role, finally, the special role and a minor role. In the above example, the special combination and the minor combination are won in duplicate, but when the other combination is also won in duplicate, the same stop control is performed according to the predetermined priority.

The process in the reel stop control means 1134 described above is executed in the reel stop control process of FIG. 12 called in the process of step S1012 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 10 which will be described later.
<Reel rotation position acquisition means 1140>
The reel rotation position acquisition means 1140 acquires the rotation positions of the reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R. As described above, reel rotation control means 1132 provides pulse signals to reel circuit drive means 1136 for driving each of motors 1086a, 1086b and 1086c. The reel circuit driving means 1136 generates a rotation driving signal for the motor 1086a, a motor A rotation drive signal for 1086b and a rotation drive signal for motor 1086c are generated and supplied to each of motors 1086a, 1086b and 1086c. Therefore, by counting the number of pulses included in the pulse signal supplied to the reel circuit driving means 1136, the rotational positions of the reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R can be obtained. As described above, by supplying a pulse signal consisting of 504 pulses to the reel circuit driving means 1136, each of the motors 1086a, 1086b, 1086c can be rotated once. Each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R can also rotate once by rotating the motors 1086a, 1086b and 1086c once.

Also, as described above, the index signals generated from the rotational position sensors 1083a, 1083b, 1083c are supplied to the main control means 1100. FIG. The reel rotation position acquisition means 1140 initializes the counted number of pulses, for example, sets it to 0 each time it receives an index signal. By doing so, the number of pulses counted each time each of the motors 1086a, 1086b, and 1086c rotates can be initialized. Since the number of pulses counted for each rotation is initialized in this manner, the rotational positions of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R can be obtained from the counted number of pulses. In addition, by initializing the number of pulses counted each time the motors 1086a, 1086b, and 1086c are rotating, even if trouble such as stepping out occurs, the number of pulses can be corrected immediately. can do.

The index signals emitted from the rotation position sensors 1083a, 1083b, 1083c are preferably emitted when the symbol number 0 is positioned at a predetermined rotation reference position, for example, the winning line L3. As described above, one of the spoke portions of each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R is attached with a detection projecting piece (not shown). Therefore, it is preferable to attach the detecting projecting piece so that an index signal is generated when the symbol number 0 is positioned on the winning line L3.

By doing so, for example, in the example shown in FIG. 6, in the case of the left reel 1030L, the index signal is issued when the symbol "lever" of symbol number 0 is positioned on the winning line L3. In the case of the middle reel 1030C, an index signal is generated when the symbol "RP" of symbol number 0 is positioned on the winning line L3. Further, in the case of the right reel 1030R, an index signal is generated when the symbol "bell" of symbol number 0 is positioned on the pay line L3.

The counted number of pulses is stored in the pulse number storage means 1142 of the reel rotational position acquisition means 1140 for each of the left reel 1030L, middle reel 1030C and right reel 1030R. Every time the reel rotational position acquisition means 1140 counts the number of pulses, the counted number of pulses is stored in the pulse number storage means 1142 and updated. Therefore, the number of pulses stored in the pulse number storage means 1142 is read. By doing so, the number of the latest pulses can be obtained.

Furthermore, the symbol number can be calculated from the number of pulses counted. For example, in the case of the example shown in FIG. 6, if the counted number of pulses is 0 when the left reel 1030L is stopped, it means that the symbol with symbol number 0 is positioned on the winning line L3. If the number of pulses counted is 24, it means that the symbol of symbol number 1 is located on the winning line L3, and if the number of pulses counted is 48, the symbol of symbol number 2 is on the winning line. It indicates that it is located at L3. Also, when the middle reel 1030C is stopped, if the counted number of pulses is 192, it means that the symbol number 8 is positioned on the winning line L3, and the counted number of pulses is 216. If so, it indicates that the pattern of the pattern number 9 is positioned on the winning line L3, and if the number of pulses counted is 240, it indicates that the pattern of the pattern number 10 is positioned on the winning line L3. The same applies to the right reel 1030R.

In this way, for each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R, it is obtained which of the 21 symbols with symbol numbers 0 to 20 is positioned on the winning line L3 according to the number of pulses counted. can do.

Similarly, when the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R are rotating, the pattern number can be obtained from the counted number of pulses. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 6, if the counted number of pulses is 492 to 12 while the left reel 1030L is rotating, the symbol with the symbol number 0 moves and passes the winning line L3. If the counted number of pulses is 276 to 300, it indicates that the symbol of symbol number 12 is moving and passing through the winning line L3. The same applies to the middle reel 1030C and the right reel 1030R.

In this way, for the left reel 1030L, the middle reel 1030C and the right reel 1030R, the symbol number of the symbol positioned on the pay line L3 or the symbol passing through the pay line L3 is determined by the number of pulses counted. can be obtained.

The acquired symbol numbers are stored in the symbol number storage means 1144 of the reel rotational position acquisition means 1140 for each of the left reel 1030L, middle reel 1030C and right reel 1030R. Each time the pattern number increases, it is stored in the pattern number storage means 1144 and updated, so that the latest pattern number can be obtained by reading out the pattern number stored in the pattern number storage means 1144.例文帳に追加

Correspondences between symbol numbers and symbols for each of the middle reel 1030C and the right reel 1030R shown in FIG. The table shown in FIG. 6 schematically shows the symbols so that they can be visually recognized. Numerical data for identification is stored as a table.

By reading the symbol number stored in the symbol number storage means 1144, and referring to the correspondence stored in the symbol number-symbol correspondence storage means 1146, the read symbol number is stored in the left reel 1030L, the middle reel 1030C, and the For each of the right reels 1030R, it is possible to acquire the symbols positioned on the pay line L3 and the symbols passing through the pay line L3. For example, in the case of the left reel 1030L, when the counted number of pulses is 384 steps, the symbol number is 16, and the symbol is "watermelon" by referring to the correspondence between the symbol number and the symbol. is. Therefore, it can be obtained that the symbol positioned on the winning line L3 is "watermelon".

As described above, the symbol numbers to be stored in the symbol number storage means 1144 are updated at any time. By reading out the symbol number, it is possible to obtain the symbol that is passing through the winning line L3, which is the rotation reference position. In addition, by acquiring the symbol passing through the pay line L3, which is the rotation reference position, and referring to the correspondence stored in the symbol number-symbol correspondence storage means 1146, the rotation reference position is obtained. It is also possible to obtain symbols that may be positioned on the winning line L3. As described above, the symbols that may be positioned at the rotation reference position are candidate symbols, and are symbols that may be positioned at the rotation reference position when the reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R are stopped. Even when the reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R are stopped, by reading out the symbol number stored in the symbol number storage means 1144, it is possible to acquire the symbol stopped at the rotation reference position. .

Acquisition of the candidate symbols described above is performed as follows.

When the stop switch is operated, the pattern number stored in the pattern number storage means 1144 is read, and the read pattern number is referred to the correspondence stored in the pattern number-symbol correspondence storage means 1146. , the rotation reference position, for example, the symbol in the middle of passing the winning line L3 can be obtained. Furthermore, as described above, in the present embodiment, the number of control frames is the total sum of the maximum number of passing symbols and the symbols at the rotation reference position after the reel has stopped. After obtaining the pattern in the process of passing through the rotation reference position, by referring to the pattern number-symbol correspondence relationship, it is possible to obtain as many patterns as the number of control frames. As described above, in this specification, symbols corresponding to the number of control frames are referred to as candidate symbols. The reel stop control means 1134 obtains the candidate symbol as described above and starts stop control of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch. The acquired candidate symbols are referred to when the reel stop control means 1134 described above performs pull-in control and kick-off control.

As described above, it is also possible to determine the position of the candidate design with respect to the rotation reference position by acquiring the candidate design. That is, how far away the predetermined symbol included in the candidate symbols is from the rotation reference position, that is, how many frames apart the predetermined symbol included in the candidate symbols is from the rotation reference position. You can determine if there is

In addition, as described above, when the reels 1030L, 1030C or 1030R are already stopped, symbols positioned at the rotation reference position, for example, the winning line L3 can also be acquired. This process can be performed by reading out the symbol number stored in the symbol number storage means 1144 . Acquisition of the symbols positioned at the rotation reference position for the reels that have already stopped is also necessary for winning processing and when the above-described reel stop control means 1134 performs pull-in control and kick-off control.

In the winning process, it is necessary to acquire the arrangement of the symbols lined up on the activated winning line. In this case, first, the symbol positioned on the winning line L3, which is the rotation reference position, is also acquired, and the correspondence stored in the symbol number-symbol correspondence storage means 1146 is referred to from the symbol to determine whether the symbol is valid. Acquire the symbols lined up on the converted winning line.

Further, in the case of drawing-in control or kicking control, when a predetermined role is won by the lottery process of the lottery lottery means 1120, the reel stop control means 1134 controls the symbols of the reels that have already stopped and the symbols of the reels that will be stopped from now on. The reel to be stopped is controlled to be stopped so that the pattern corresponding to the winning combination is arranged on the activated winning line from the candidate pattern of the reel to be stopped. In addition, when no winning combination is won by the lottery processing of the combination lottery means 1120, the reel stop control means 1134 selects the pattern of the already stopped reel and the candidate pattern of the reel to be stopped from now on. Then, the reels to be stopped are controlled to stop so that the arrangement of the symbols corresponding to any of the combinations does not line up on the activated pay line.

Acquisition of the symbols described above is also referred to when performing the reel stop control process in step S1012 in FIG. 10 and in the winning process in step S1013 in FIG.
<Valid line storage means 1160>
As described above, one of the five paylines L1 to L5 is activated by the game media count setting means 1600 (activated line activation means). The activated line storage means 1160 stores the winning lines activated by the game medium number setting means 1600 (activated line generating means) as activated lines.

For example, when the player operates the 1-bet switch 1062, the pay line L1 is activated, and the pay line storage means 1160 stores the pay line L1 as the pay line. When the 2-bet switch 1064 is operated, the pay lines L1 to L3 are activated, and the pay line storage means 1160 stores the pay lines L1 to L5 as pay lines. When the maximum bet switch 1066 is operated, L1 to L5 are activated, and the activated line storage means 1160 stores the winning lines L1 to L5 as activated lines.
<Setting value storage means 1170>
The set value storage means 1170 stores the set values indicated by the signals issued from the set value setting means 1700 . For example, when the set value is 1 to 6, the set value storage means 1170 stores any value of 1 to 6. FIG. The setting values stored in the setting value storage means 1170 are read when selecting the lottery table stored in the lottery table storage means 1128 .

Also, the set values stored in the set value storage means 1170 are transmitted to the sub-control means 1200, which will be described later, at a predetermined timing.
<Pattern display means 1400>
The symbol display means 1400 includes three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R. In the present embodiment, as described above, each of the reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R has a predetermined number of symbols, for example, 21 symbols arranged along the reel rotation direction. The symbol display means 1400 preferably consists of the reel unit 1028 described above.

The reel 1030L includes a motor 1086a for rotating the reel 1030L and a rotational position sensor 1083a for detecting the rotational position of the reel 1030L. The reel 1030C comprises a motor 1086b for rotating the reel 1030C and a rotational position sensor 1083b for detecting the rotational position of the reel 1030C. The reel 1030R comprises a motor 1086c for rotating the reel 1030R and a rotational position sensor 1083c for detecting the rotational position of the reel 1030R. In this embodiment, the rotation shafts of the motors 1086a, 1086b and 1086c are connected to the center portions of the reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R. 1030R is also configured to make one rotation.

In this embodiment, each of motors 1086a, 1086b and 1086c comprises a stepping motor. A reel circuit driving means 1136 (see FIG. 7) for driving the motors 1086a, 1086b and 1086c is electrically connected to each of the motors 1086a, 1086b and 1086c. The reel circuit drive means 1136 is electrically connected to the main control means 1100 .

As described above, when a pulse signal is supplied from the reel rotation control means 1132, the reel circuit driving means 1136 generates the rotation driving signal for the motor 1086a, the rotation driving signal for the motor 1086b, and the motor 1086b based on the supplied pulse signal. A rotational drive signal for 1086c is generated and issued to each of motors 1086a, 1086b and 1086c. The reel circuit drive means 1136 outputs a rotation drive signal for the motor 1086a and a rotation drive signal for the motor 1086b so that the motor 1086a, 1086b or 1086c rotates by a rotation position corresponding to the number of pulses of the pulse signal supplied from the main control means 1100. It generates a drive signal and a rotational drive signal for motor 1086c. In this embodiment, one rotation of the motor 1086a, 1086b or 1086c, that is, 360 degrees is equally divided into 504 steps. That is, when a pulse signal consisting of 504 pulses is supplied from the main control means 1100 to the reel circuit driving means 1136, the reel circuit driving means 1136 causes the motor 1086a, 1086b or 1086c to rotate once. , a rotational drive signal for the motor 1086b, and a rotational drive signal for the motor 1086c.

The reel rotation position obtaining means 1140 of the main control means 1100 counts the number of pulses contained in the pulse signal supplied from the reel rotation control means 1132 to the reel circuit driving means 1136 . By counting the number of pulses, the rotational position of motor 1086a, 1086b or 1086c can be obtained.

As described above, the rotational position sensors 1083a, 1083b and 1083c emit an index signal consisting of one pulse each time each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R makes one revolution. The rotational position at which the pulse is issued can be the origin of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, 1030R. The rotational position sensors 1083a, 1083b, 1083c are electrically connected to the main control means 1100, and the pulse signals emitted from the rotational position sensors 1083a, 1083b, 1083c are supplied to the main control means 1100. The main control means 1100 can determine when each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C, and 1030R is positioned at the origin by detecting when pulse signals are emitted from the rotational position sensors 1083a, 1083b, and 1083c. . The reel rotational position obtaining means 1140 described above initializes the counted number of pulses, for example, sets it to 0 each time it receives an index signal.
<Sub-control means 1200 (effect control means)>
As described above, the sub-control means 1200 is electrically connected to the main control means 1100 , and various information issued from the main control means 1100 is supplied to the sub-control means 1200 .

Various types of information issued from the main control means 1100 include information indicating the lottery result of the lottery process performed by the role lottery means 1120, stop information indicating that the stop switch 1044a, 1044b or 1044c has been operated, and the like. These pieces of information are sent from the main control means 1100 in the process of step S1007 of the flowchart of FIG. 11 or S1202 of the flowchart of FIG. 12, which will be described later.

The sub-control means 1200 receives these pieces of information and controls the effects performed by the effect means 1300, which will be described later.

This sub-control means 1200 preferably comprises the above-described sub-control board 1052 . The sub control means 1200 includes information transmission means 1270 and effect lottery table storage means 1280 .
<Information transmitting means 1270>
The information transmitting means 1270 transmits information about the effect to the effect means 1300 . When the performance determining means (not shown) determines that the performance is to be performed, information relating to the performance performed by the performance means 1300 , such as image data, is transmitted to the performance means 1300 . On the other hand, when it is determined not to produce an effect, the information regarding the effect is not transmitted to the effect means 1300. - 特許庁
<Production Lottery Table Storage Means 1280>
The effect lottery table storage means 1280 stores the effect lottery table determined corresponding to the specified information.
<Direction Means 1300>
In the effect means 1300, notification of information regarding the game is performed as effect. In the present embodiment, an effect for informing information about the unit game is performed by the effect means 1300. FIG.

Rendering means 1300 is electrically connected to information transmitting means 1270 of sub-control means 1200 described above. The effect means 1300 notifies the information sent from the information transmission means 1270 so that the player can recognize it. This presentation means 1300 preferably comprises an image display device 1034 , a speaker 1036 or a lamp 1038 . It is preferable that the game for notifying the information about the game described above is performed on the image display device 1034 . As described above, the performance is controlled and advanced by the sub-control means 1200 .
<<Control processing>>
Control performed by the main control means 1100 (main control board 1032) and the sub control means 1200 (sub control board 1052) of the slot machine 1010 described above will be described below. 10 to 15 are subroutines for executing control processing in the main control means 1100. FIG. FIG. 16 is a subroutine for executing control processing in sub control means 1200. In FIG. As will be described later, the sub-control means 1200 also executes control processing in the gaming machine system 10 .

In the following description, the slot machine 1010 is preliminarily activated, and in the above-described main control means 1100, the slot machine 1010 is in steady operation after completing activation processing such as initialization of various variables used for control. and Further, the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 10 to 15 and 16 merely show one example for executing the control processing in the main control means 1100 and the sub-control means 1200, and are not limited to these processing procedures. do not have.
<Control in Main Control Means 1100>
FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing control in the main control means 1100. As shown in FIG.

First, it is determined whether or not the current unit game is a replay (step S1001). Whether or not the current unit game is to be replayed is determined by the processing of step S1307 in FIG. 13, which will be described later. The process of step S1307 in FIG. 13 is processed in the previous unit game. A replay is a unit game that can be played without betting on a further predetermined number of medals while maintaining the number of bets in the previous unit game.

When it is determined in the determination process of step S1001 that the current unit game is not a replay (NO), the above-described 1-bet switch 1062, 2-bet switch 1064 or maximum bet switch 1066 is operated by the player. The number of inserted coins is determined based on the received bet instruction signal (step S1002). This number of inserted medals indicates the number of medals to be betted for one unit game, and not only the number of medals to be betted after being temporarily accumulated as the above-mentioned credit number. , including the number of medals inserted from the medal slot 1046 and directly betted.

As described above, the 1-bet switch 1062, the 2-bet switch 1064, or the maximum bet switch 1066 also has the function of activating the winning line, and when the player operates the 1-bet switch 1062, the winning line L1 Activated. When the 2-bet switch 1064 is operated, the winning lines L1 to L3 are activated. When the maximum bet switch 1066 is operated, L1 to L5 are activated.

When it is determined that the unit game to be performed this time is a replay (YES) in the determination process of step S1001 described above, or when the process of step S1002 is executed, information indicating the set value set by the set value setting means 1700 (hereinafter referred to as set value information) is transmitted to the sub-control means 1200 (step S1003).

Next, it is determined whether or not the start switch 1042 has been operated by the player (step S1004). This determination process is based on whether or not the start signal has been issued from the start switch 1042 . When it is determined that the start switch 1042 has not been operated (NO), the determination processing of step S1004 is repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start switch 1042 has been operated by the player (YES), information indicating the game state (hereinafter referred to as game state information) is transmitted to the sub-control means 1200 (step S1005), which will be described later. 11 (step S1006), and information indicating the result of the combination lottery process by the combination lottery means 1120 (hereinafter referred to as lottery result information) is sent to the sub-control means. 1200 (step S1007).

Next, it is determined whether or not to wait (step S1008). The wait is to prevent the player from consuming a lot of game medals in a short period of time, and the time required for one unit game is set to a predetermined time, for example, 4.1 seconds or more. be. If it is determined in step S1008 that the wait is to be performed (YES), it is determined whether or not the timer value of the wait timer started in step S1010, which will be described later, has exceeded a predetermined value, and whether or not to end the wait. (step S1009). The process of step S1010 was executed in the previous unit game. If it is determined in step S1009 that the wait is not to end (NO), the process of step S1009 is repeated.

If it is determined in step S1008 not to wait (NO), or if it is determined in step S1009 to end the wait (YES), a wait timer is started (step S1010). ). The timer value of the wait timer started in the process of step S1010 is used in the determination process of step S1009 described above in the next unit game.

Next, the reel rotation control means 1132 of the reel drive control means 1130 described above starts rotation control of the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R (step S1011). Further, a stop control subroutine shown in FIG. 11, which will be described later, is called, and the stop control of the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R is executed by the reel stop control means 1134 of the reel drive control means 1130 (step S1012).

After executing the process of step S1012, the subroutine of winning process shown in FIG. 12 to be described later is called to execute the winning process of the unit game performed this time (step S1013), and the present subroutine ends.
<Role lottery process>
FIG. 11 shows a subroutine for the combination lottery process that is called and executed in step S1006 of the subroutine in FIG. 10 described above. This process is a process executed by the combination lottery means 1120 described above. The game state described below is stored as a flag value, and the game state can be obtained by reading the flag value. The value of the flag is changed and stored by the process of step S1122 in FIG. 11, which will be described later.

First, it is determined whether or not the game state is the normal game state (step S1101). As described above, the normal game state includes the normal general game state, the first type BB winning general game state, the second type BB winning general game state, and the RB winning general game state. When it is determined in the determination process of step S1101 that the game state is the normal game state (YES), it is determined whether or not the game state is the first type BB winning general game state (step S1102). When it is determined that the game state is the first type BB winning general game state (YES), the first type BB winning game state lottery table is selected (step S1103).

When it is determined that the gaming state is not the first type BB winning general gaming state (NO) in the determination processing of step S1102, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the second type BB winning general gaming state. (Step S1104). When it is determined that the game state is the second type BB winning general game state (YES), the second type BB winning game state lottery table is selected (step S1105).

When it is determined in the determination process of step S1104 that the gaming state is not the second type BB winning general gaming state (NO), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the RB winning general gaming state (step S1106). ). When it is determined that the game state is the RB winning general game state (YES), the RB winning game state lottery table is selected (step S1107).

When it is determined in the determination process of step S1106 that the game state is not the RB winning general game state (NO), the normal general game state lottery table is selected (step S1108).

When it is determined that the game state is not the normal game state (NO) in the determination process of step S1101 described above, it is determined whether or not the game state is the first type BB game state (step S1109). As described above, the special game state includes the first type BB game state, the second type BB game state, the RB game state, the SB game state, and the CB game state, as will be described later. When it is determined in the determination process of step S1109 that the game state is the first type BB game state, the first type BB game state lottery table is selected (step S1110).

When it is determined in the determination process of step S1109 that the game state is not the first type BB game state, it is determined whether or not the game state is the second type BB game state (step S1111). When it is determined that the game state is the second type BB game state (YES), the second type BB game state lottery table is selected (step S1112).

When it is determined that the game state is not the second type BB game state in the determination process of step S1111 described above, it is determined whether or not the game state is the RB game state (step S1113). When it is determined that the game state is the RB game state (YES), the RB game state lottery table is selected (step S1114).

After executing the processing of steps S1103, S1105, S1107, S1108, S1110, S1112 or S1114 described above, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the RT gaming state (step S1115). When it is determined that the game state is the RT game state (YES), the RT game state lottery table is selected (step S1116). As described above, the RT game state is not an independent game state such as the normal general game state or the special game state, but a game state that can be superimposed on these game states. After execution, it is determined again whether or not the gaming state is the RT gaming state by the determination processing of step S1115. Thus, in the above-described example, the RT gaming state is determined independently in step S1115, but together with the processing of steps S1101 to S1114 described above, it is determined whether or not the RT gaming state. may

When it is determined that the game state is not the RB game state (NO) in the determination process of step S1113 described above, it is determined whether or not the game state is the SB game state (step S1117). When it is determined that the game state is the SB game state (YES), the SB game state lottery table is selected (step S1118), and when it is determined that the game state is not the SB game state (YES), A CB gaming state lottery table is selected (step S1119).

When it is determined that the game state is not the RT game state (NO) in the determination process of step S1115 described above, or when the process of step S1116, S1118 or S1119 is executed, a random number is extracted by the random number extraction means 1124 described above. (Step S1120). The random number determination means 1126 compares the data of the lottery table selected in each process of steps S1103, S1105, S1107, S1108, S1110, S1112, S1114, S1116, S1118 or S1119 and the value of the random number extracted in the process of step S1120. The combination is collated to determine the type of winning combination (step S1121). The winning flag value is set according to the type of winning combination determined in step S1121 (step S1122), and this subroutine ends.
<Reel stop control processing>
FIG. 12 shows a subroutine of the reel stop control process called and executed in step S1012 of the subroutine of FIG. 10 described above.

First, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 1044a, 1044b or 1044c has been operated by the player (step S1201). This determination process is based on whether or not a stop signal has been issued from the stop switches 1044a, 1044b, or 1044c. When it is determined that the stop switch 1044a, 1044b or 1044c has not been operated (NO), the determination processing of step S1201 is repeated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop switch 1044a, 1044b or 1044c has been operated by the player (YES), information indicating that the stop switch 1044a, 1044b or 1044c has been operated (hereinafter referred to as stop information). is sent to the sub-control means 1200 (step S1202). The stop information includes information for identifying the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch among the stop switches 1044a, 1044b and 1044c. For example, when the stop switch 1044a is operated by the player and the stop information is transmitted, the information identifies the reel 1030L, and when the stop switch 1044b is operated by the player and the stop information is transmitted, the reel 1030C, and is information for identifying the reel 1030R when the stop switch 1044c is operated by the player and the stop information is transmitted.

The stop information also includes a pattern number indicating a pattern positioned at the rotation reference position when the stop switch 1044a, 1044b or 1044c is operated. The symbol positioned at the rotation reference position is, for example, a symbol that is moving just above the winning line L3. The symbol numbers are numbers from 0 to 20 (see FIG. 6) for identifying 21 symbols attached to each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R. In the process of step S1202, stop information is transmitted to the sub-control means 1200 each time the stop switch 1044a, 1044b or 1044c is operated. By doing so, the sub-control means 1200 can obtain the order in which the three stop switches 1044a, 1044b and 1044c were operated.

Next, it is determined whether or not a winning combination is won in the winning lottery process of step S1006 in FIG. 10 described above (step S1203). When it is determined that the winning combination has been won, it is determined whether or not the symbols corresponding to the winning combination can be pulled into any of the activated winning lines (step S1204). This determination can be made by reading out the symbol numbers stored in the symbol number storage means 1144 described above. When it is determined that the symbols corresponding to the winning combination can be pulled into any of the activated winning lines, the symbols are stopped on the activated winning lines so that the symbols corresponding to the winning combination are aligned. is determined to determine the reel pull-in control stop position (step S1205).

When it is determined in the determination process of step S1203 described above that the winning combination is not won, or in the determination process of step S1204, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination cannot be pulled into any of the activated pay lines. When it is discriminated as such, the symbols to be stopped on the activated winning lines are determined so that the symbols corresponding to the combination are not aligned, and the stop position for kicking control of the reels is determined (step S1206).

After executing the process of step S1205 or S1206, the reel stop control means 1134 of the reel drive control means 1130 controls the pull-in control stop position determined in step S1205 or the kicking control stop position determined in step S1206. , the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R are stopped (step S1207). The stop control of the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R includes a motor 1086a for driving the reel 1030L, a motor 1086b for driving the reel 1030C, and a motor 1086c for driving the reel 1030R. It can be stopped by energizing all phases of each. For example, if each of the motors 1086a, 1086b and 1086c is driven by three-phase excitation, the motor can be stopped by simultaneously energizing all three phases of each motor. Pull-in control can be performed by executing the processing of steps S1203, S1204, and S1205 described above. On the other hand, kicking control can be performed by executing the processing of steps S1203, S1204 and S1206.

After executing the process of step S1207 described above, the symbol number of the symbol stopped on the activated pay line is stored in the symbol number storage means 1144 (step S1208), and all three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R are stored. has stopped (step S1209). As described above, motor 1086a for driving reel 1030L, motor 1086b for driving reel 1030C, and motor 1086c for driving reel 1030R energize all phases of each of these motors. That way you can stop it. The determination process of step S1209 is a process of determining whether or not such excitation control for stopping the motors has been performed for all of the three motors 1086a, 1086b, and 1086c.

When it is determined that all of the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R are not stopped in the determination process of step S1209 described above, that is, at least one of the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R is stopped. When it is determined that there is no (NO), the process returns to step S1201 described above. On the other hand, when it is determined that all of the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R have stopped (YES), this subroutine ends immediately.
<Winning processing>
FIG. 13 shows a subroutine for the reel stop control process that is called and executed in step S1013 of the subroutine of FIG. 10 described above.

First, the value of variable C_ALL_game is increased by 1 (step S1301). A variable C_ALL_game is a variable that is initialized when the slot machine 1010 is activated or initialized, and stores the number of unit games played so far.

Next, the value of variable C_spec_game is incremented by 1 (step S1302). This variable C_spec_game is a variable that is initialized when the game state is changed, and is a variable that stores the number of unit games played in one game state. This variable C_spec_game can be used to determine whether or not the conditions for ending the game state have been met.

Next, symbols stopped on the activated pay line (hereinafter referred to as stop symbols) are read out (step S1303). This stop symbol is the one stored in step S1208 of FIG. 12 described above. By reading this stop symbol, it is possible to judge whether or not the winning combination has been won.

It is determined whether or not a small winning combination is won from the stop symbols read in the process of step S1303 (step S1304). When it is determined that a small winning combination has been won (YES), medal payout processing is executed (step S1305). In the process of step S1305, the process of paying out the number of medals corresponding to the winning small combination and the process of counting the paid-out medals are executed. This counting of medals is carried out according to the game state, and can be used to determine whether or not the end condition of the game state is satisfied.

When it is determined in the determination process of step S1304 that the small combination has not been won (NO), it is determined whether or not the replay combination has been won (step S1306). When it is determined that the replay role has been won (YES), a replay flag is set (step S1307). By setting the replay flag in this step S1307, it is possible to determine whether or not to replay in the determination process of step S1001 of FIG. 10 described above.

When it is determined that the replay combination has not been won in the determination process of step S1306 (NO), it is determined whether or not the first type BB combination has been won (step S1308). When it is determined that the first type BB role has been won (YES), a first type BB game flag is set (step S1309).

When it is determined in the determination process of step S1308 that the first type BB combination has not been won (NO), it is determined whether or not the second type BB combination has been won (step S1310). When it is determined that the second type BB role has been won (YES), a second type BB game flag is set (step S1311).

When it is determined in the determination process of step S1310 that the second type BB combination has not been won (NO), it is determined whether or not the RB combination has been won (step S1312). When it is determined that the RB role has been won (YES), the RB game flag is set (step S1313).

When it is determined that the RB role has not been won in the determination process of step S1312 (NO), it is determined whether or not the SB role has been won (step S1314). When it is determined that the SB role has been won (YES), the SB game flag is set (step S1315).

When it is determined in the determination process of step S1314 that the SB role has not been won (NO), it is determined whether or not the CB role has been won (step S1316). When it is determined that the CB role has been won (YES), a CB game flag is set (step S1317).

After executing the processing of steps S1305, S1307, S1309, S1311, S1313, S1315 or S1317 described above, it is determined whether or not the conditions for starting the RT gaming state are satisfied (step S1318). The conditions for starting this RT game state are when the first type BB role, the second type BB role, or the RB role is won, or when the above-mentioned first type BB game state, second type BB game state, or RB game state is entered. When the game state transitions, when the first type BB game state, second type BB game state or RB game state ends, or when the first type BB role, second type BB role or RB role is not won There is a case where specific symbols are arranged in a row when not in the first type BB game state, the second type BB game state, or the RB game state. When it is determined that the conditions for starting the RT game state are satisfied (YES), the RT game flag is set (step S1319). In the determination process of step S1318, when it is determined that the conditions for starting the RT gaming state are not satisfied (NO), or when the process of step S1319 is executed, the above-described S1305, S1307, S1309, S1311, S1313, S1315 or By executing the process of S1317, it is determined whether or not the flag has been set (step S1320). When it is determined that the flag has been set (YES), the value of variable C_spec_game is initialized, for example, set to 0 (step S1321).

When it is determined that the flag is not set in the determination process of step S1320 described above (NO), or when the process of step S1321 is executed, winning information indicating the type of winning combination is transmitted to the sub-control means 1200. (Step S1322), this subroutine is terminated (see FIG. 14 described later). The above-mentioned winning information also includes information indicating the row of symbols stopped on the activated winning line.

When it is determined that the CB combination has not been won in the determination process of step S1316 described above (NO), the process is shifted to step S1401 in FIG. (step S1401).

When it is determined that the condition for ending the first type BB game state is satisfied (YES), the first type BB game flag is cleared (step S1402).

When it is determined in the determination process of step S1401 that the conditions for ending the type 1 BB gaming state are not satisfied (NO), it is determined whether or not the conditions for ending the type 2 BB gaming state are satisfied ( step S1403). When it is determined that the condition for ending the second type BB game state is satisfied (YES), the second type BB game flag is cleared (step S1404).

When it is determined in the determination process of step S1403 that the conditions for ending the second type BB gaming state are not satisfied (NO), it is determined whether or not the conditions for ending the RB gaming state are satisfied (step S1405). . When it is determined that the conditions for ending the RB gaming state are satisfied (YES), the RB gaming flag is cleared (step S1406).

When it is determined in the determination process of step S1405 that the conditions for ending the RB gaming state are not satisfied (NO), it is determined whether or not the conditions for ending the SB gaming state are satisfied (step S1407). When it is determined that the conditions for ending the SB gaming state are satisfied (YES), the SB gaming flag is cleared (step S1408).

When it is determined that the conditions for terminating the SB gaming state are not satisfied in the determination processing of step S1407 (NO), it is determined whether or not the conditions for terminating the CB gaming state are satisfied (step S1409). When it is determined that the conditions for ending the CB gaming state are satisfied (YES), the CB gaming flag is cleared (step S1410).

When it is determined that the conditions for terminating the CB gaming state are not satisfied in the determination processing of step S1409 (NO), it is determined whether or not the conditions for terminating the RT gaming state are satisfied (step S1411). When it is determined that the conditions for ending the RT gaming state are satisfied (YES), the RT gaming flag is cleared (step S1412).

When the processing of steps S1402, S1404, S1406, S1408, S1410 or S1412 described above is executed, or when it is determined that the conditions for ending the RT gaming state are not satisfied in the determination processing of step S1411 (NO), End information indicating the type of finished game state is transmitted to the sub-control means 1200 (step S1413), and this subroutine ends.
<Payment button operation processing>
FIG. 15 shows a subroutine of processing executed when the player operates the settlement button 1054 . This subroutine is a subroutine that is called and executed at predetermined timings.

First, it is determined whether or not the player has operated the settlement button 1054 (step S1501). When it is determined that the settlement button 1054 has not been operated by the player (NO), this subroutine is terminated immediately.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the settlement button 1054 has been operated by the player (YES), it is determined whether or not there are medals to be paid out (step S1502). When it is determined that there are medals to be paid out (YES), the medals are paid out to the tray 1048 (step S1503), and this subroutine ends. By executing the process of step S1503, the normal medal payout process can be executed.

When it is determined that there are no medals to be paid out (NO), the settlement information is transmitted to the sub-control means 1200 (step S1504). The settlement information is information indicating that the settlement button 1054 has been operated by the player.

Next, it is determined whether or not the player has operated the 1-bet switch 1062, the 2-bet switch 1064, or the maximum bet switch 1066 (step S1505). When it is determined that the player has operated the 1-bet switch 1062, the 2-bet switch 1064, or the maximum bet switch 1066 (YES), bet operation information is transmitted to the sub-control means 1200 (step S1506), and this subroutine is executed. finish. This bet operation information is information indicating that the player has operated the 1-bet switch 1062, the 2-bet switch 1064, or the maximum bet switch 1066, and the operated bet switch.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the player has not operated the 1-bet switch 1062, the 2-bet switch 1064 or the maximum bet switch 1066 (NO), the three stop switches 1044a, 1044b or 1044c are operated by the player. It is determined whether or not an operation has been performed (step S1507). When it is determined that the three stop switches 1044a, 1044b or 1044c have not been operated by the player (NO), the process returns to step S1505 described above.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the three stop switches 1044a, 1044b, or 1044c are not operated by the player (NO), the stop information is transmitted to the sub-control means 1200 (step S1508), and this subroutine ends. do. This stop information is information indicating that the three stop switches 1044a, 1044b, or 1044c have been operated by the player and which stop switch has been operated.

By executing this process, the player operates the checkout button 1054, the player operates the 1-bet switch 1062, the 2-bet switch 1064 or the maximum bet switch 1066, or the three stop switches. 1044a, 1044b or 1044c can inform the sub-control means 1200 that the player has operated it.
<<Sub-control side processing>>
FIG. 16 is a flow chart showing a control program executed by the sub-control means 1200. As shown in FIG.
<Information reception processing>
FIG. 16 is a flow chart showing an outline of a subroutine for processing information received from main control means 1100 in sub control means 1200 . This subroutine is called and executed at predetermined timings, for example, by interrupt processing.

First, it is determined whether or not information has been received from the main control means 1100 (step S1601). When it is determined that no information has been received from the main control means 1100 (NO), this subroutine is terminated immediately.

On the other hand, when it is determined that no information has been received from the main control means 1100 (YES), it is determined whether the value of the flag F_adjustment is 1 (step S1620). The flag F_adjustment is a flag indicating whether or not the adjustment information transmitted from the main control means 1100 has been received. When the adjustment information is received, the value is 1, and when the adjustment information is not received, the value is 0. is.

When it is determined that the value of the flag F_adjustment is 1 in the determination process of step S1620 (YES), it is determined whether stop information transmitted from the main control means 1100 has been received (step S1621). When it is determined that the stop information has not been received from the main control means 1100 (NO), this subroutine is terminated immediately. On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop information has been received from the main control means 1100 (YES), the operated stop switch is stored from the transmitted stop information (step S1622), and this subroutine ends.

When it is determined that the value of the flag F_adjustment is not 1 in the determination process of step S1620 described above (NO), it is determined whether or not the received information is game state information (step S1602). This game state information is information transmitted from the main control means 1100 by the process of step S1005 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 10 described above. When it is determined that the received information is the game state information (YES), the value of the flag F_game_run is set to 1 (step S1603). This flag F_game_run is a flag indicating whether or not a unit game is being played under the control of the main control means 1100 . When the value of the flag F_game_run is 1, it indicates that the unit game is being played, and when the value of the flag F_game_run is 0, it indicates that the unit game is not being played.

Next, the game state indicated by the transmitted game state information is stored (step S1604), the value of the variable C_game is increased by 1 according to the game state (step S1605), and this subroutine ends. This variable C_game is for counting the number of unit games performed under the control of the main control means 1100 for each game state. Here, the game state includes, as described above, the normal game state, the first type BB game state, the second type BB game state, the RB game state, the SB game state, the CB game state, as well as the replay high probability game. state, etc.

When it is determined that the received information is not the game state information (NO) in the determination process of step S1602 described above, it is determined whether or not the received information is the combination lottery result information (step S1606). This winning combination lottery result information is information transmitted from the main control means 1100 through the process of step S1007 of the subroutine shown in FIG. When it is determined that the received information is the combination lottery result information (YES), the combination lottery result indicated by the received combination lottery result information is stored (step S1607), and this subroutine ends.

When it is determined in the determination process of step S1606 that the received information is not the combination lottery result information (NO), it is determined whether or not the received information is stop information (step S1608). This stop information is information transmitted from the main control means 1100 by the process of step S1202 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 12 described above. When it is determined that the received information is the stop information (YES), the stop reel information indicated by the received stop information is stored (step S1609), and the pattern number indicated by the received stop information is stored (step S1610). ) and terminate this subroutine.

The stop reel information stored in step S1609 is information identifying the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R. For example, when the stop switch 1044a is operated by the player and stop information is transmitted, information identifying the reel 1030L is stored. When the stop switch 1044b is operated by the player and stop information is transmitted, information identifying the reel 1030C is stored. When the stop switch 1044c is operated by the player and stop information is transmitted, information identifying the reel 1030R is stored. Also, the symbol numbers stored in step S1610 are numbers from 0 to 20 (see FIG. 6) for identifying 21 symbols attached to each of the three reels 1030L, 1030C and 1030R.

When it is determined that the received information is not stop information (NO) in the determination process of step S1608 described above, it is determined whether or not the received information is winning information (step S1611). This winning information is information transmitted from the main control means 1100 by the process of step S1322 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 13 described above. When it is determined that the received information is the winning information (YES), the information of the stop symbol indicated by the winning information is stored (step S1612), the value of the flag F_game_run is set to 0 (step S1613), and this Terminate the subroutine. The received winning information includes information indicating the type of winning combination and information indicating the sequence of symbols stopped on the activated winning line. In addition, by setting the value of the flag F_game_run to 0 by the process of step S1613, the unit game being performed under the control of the main control means 1100 is finished, and the control in the sub control means 1200 is executed. can be done.

When it is determined that the received information is not winning information in the determination process of step S1611 described above (NO), it is determined whether or not the received information is end information (step S1614). This end information is information transmitted from the main control means 1100 by the process of step S1413 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 13 described above. This end information is information indicating that various game states have ended. For example, information indicating that the type 1 BB gaming state has ended is transmitted from the main control means 1100 as end information. When it is determined that the received information is end information (YES), the game state stored in the processing of step S1604 is cleared (step S1615), and this subroutine is ended.

When it is determined that the received information is not the end information (NO) in the determination process of step S1614 described above, it is determined whether or not the received information is the set value information (step S1616). When it is determined that the received information is set value information, the set value information is stored (step S1617), and this subroutine is terminated. This set value information is information transmitted from the main control means 1100 by the process of step S1003 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 10 described above.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the received information is not set value information, it is determined whether or not the received information is settlement information (step S1618). When it is determined that the received information is the settlement information (YES), the value of the flag F_adjustment is set to 1 (step S1619), and this subroutine is terminated. This flag F_adjustment is used in the determination process of step S1620 described above. On the other hand, when it is determined that the received information is not the settlement information (NO), this subroutine is terminated immediately.

Various information transmitted from the main control means 1100 can be processed for the control of the sub-control means 1200 by executing the processing described above.
<<<control processing in gaming machine system 10>>>
Control processing in the gaming machine system 10 will be described below. The gaming machine system 10 includes the slot machine 1010, the mobile phone 2100, and the gaming machine server 3100, as described above. explain.

In the following description, the slot machine 1010, the mobile phone 2100, and the gaming machine server 3100 have been activated in advance, and after completion of activation processing such as initialization of various variables used for control, they are in steady operation. It is assumed that there is
<<Member registration process>>
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an outline of member registration processing. The flowchart shown in FIG. 17 shows processes executed by each of the slot machine 1010, the mobile phone 2100, and the gaming machine server 3100, the correspondence relationship between these processes, and the data transmitted or received between these devices. 2 is a flow chart showing an overview of information to be stored;
<Processing in Slot Machine 1010>
A game is being played in the slot machine 1010 by the player's operation (step S17101). This game is a unit game that is played at least once as described above. Next, it is determined whether or not the player has performed a predetermined operation (step S17102). This predetermined operation is an operation of an operation unit such as a switch or button that can be operated by the player, and is preferably an operation that is not directly related to the progress of the game. In this embodiment, it is preferable that the predetermined operation by the player is, for example, the operation of the settlement button 1054 by the player. The process executed by operating this settlement button 1054 is executed by the process of FIG. 15 described above. When it is determined in the determination process of step S17102 that the predetermined operation has not been performed by the player (NO), the process returns to step S17101 and the game is continued.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S17102 that the player has performed a predetermined operation (YES), a QR code (quick response code) is generated (step S17103), and the generated QR code is sent to the slot machine. It is displayed on the display device 1034 of 1010 (step S17104), and this subroutine ends. The QR code generated in step S17103 described above includes URL (Uniform Resource Locator) information indicating the location of the gaming machine server 3100 . A QR code is a type of two-dimensional code that has information in both vertical and horizontal directions, and can be displayed as an image on the display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010 . The QR code described above corresponds to "access information", and the URL corresponds to "location information".

In this embodiment, the QR code displayed on the display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010 is imaged and analyzed by the mobile phone 2100, as will be described later. Therefore, what is displayed on the display device 1034 is not limited to the QR code, and any code that can be imaged and analyzed by the mobile phone 2100 can be used.
<Processing in mobile phone 2100>
In the mobile phone 2100, first, the QR code displayed on the display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010 is imaged by the imaging element 2128 by the player's operation (step S17201). This QR code is displayed on the display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010 by executing the process of step S17104 described above in the slot machine 1010 .

Next, by analyzing the imaged QR code and converting it into character information indicating the URL contained in the QR code, the URL indicating the location of the gaming machine server 3100 is acquired (step S17202).

Next, the gaming machine server 3100 indicated by the acquired URL is accessed, and a form request indicating the transmission of a form for generating a password is transmitted to the gaming machine server 3100 (step S17203). This password is for identifying the player and enabling him/her to play a game on the slot machine 1010, and is character information containing various information for a game to be played on the slot machine 1010. It is generated by the gaming machine server 3100 . Details of the password will be described later. This password corresponds to the "game execution information".

Next, the various information input forms transmitted from the gaming machine server 3100 are received (step S17204), and the received various information input forms are displayed on the display device 2110 of the mobile phone 2100 (step S17205). By operating 2120, player identification information is input (step S17206), and the input player identification information and mobile phone identification information are transmitted to the gaming machine server 3100 (step S17207). The player identification information described above is information relating to the player, and is information used when generating a password. For example, there is information such as name and handle name, and information such as e-mail address, address, and gender. Also, the mobile phone identification information is information assigned in advance to identify the mobile phone 2100, and one mobile phone 2100 can be identified by one mobile phone identification information. This mobile phone specifying information can also be used as information for specifying the player who owns the mobile phone 2100 . This mobile phone 2100 specific information corresponds to "intermediary means specific information".

Next, the password generated and transmitted by the gaming machine server 3100 is received (step S17208), and this subroutine ends. As will be described later, the password transmitted from the gaming machine server 3100 is displayed on the display device 2110 of the mobile phone 2100. FIG.
<Processing in Gaming Machine Server 3100>
The gaming machine server 3100 receives the form request transmitted from the mobile phone 2100 through the process of step S17203 described above (step S17301), and sends predetermined various information input forms to the mobile phone 2100 in response to the received form request. (step S17302). As a result of this processing, in the mobile phone 2100, various information input forms are displayed on the display device 2110 of the mobile phone 2100 as described above.

Next, the player identification information transmitted from the mobile phone 2100 is received (step S17303), a password is generated based on the received player identification information (step S17304), and the generated password is transmitted to the mobile phone 2100. (Step S17305), this subroutine ends. The password transmitted by the process of step S17303 is received by mobile phone 2100 by the process of step S17204 described above.

By this member registration process, the gaming machine server 3100 generates a password based on the player identification information and the mobile phone identification information transmitted from the mobile phone 2100 and transmits the generated password to the mobile phone 2100 . The password generated by the member registration process specifies or identifies the player when the player plays a game at the slot machine 1010 after the member registration, and is used to proceed with the game for each player. It is information to make it possible to The password is also information used to store the progress and status of the game in the gaming machine server 3100 after the game is played.

Furthermore, in the member registration process described above, in order to connect the mobile phone 2100 to the gaming machine server 3100 in an accessible manner, it is only necessary to acquire a URL indicating the location of the gaming machine server 3100. The character information of the URL may be directly displayed on the display device 1034 without displaying the URL as . In this case, the mobile phone 2100 can be connected to the gaming machine server 3100 so as to be accessible by the player inputting the character information of the URL displayed on the display device 1034 into the mobile phone 2100 .

In addition, the QR code including the URL indicating the location of the gaming machine server 3100 and the character information of the URL are displayed not only on the display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010 but also on other media such as magazines. good too.

As described above, in the present embodiment, processing is performed so that the password is generated in the gaming machine server 3100, and the password is preferably information consisting of character strings that can be visually recognized by the player.

Further, as described above, the generation of the password at the time of member registration is performed in the gaming machine server 3100 based on the player identification information and the mobile phone identification information transmitted from the mobile phone 2100 . After member registration, when a game is played on the slot machine 1010 and a password is generated, the gaming machine server 3100 generates the password based on game-related information related to the game played on the slot machine 1010 . Details of this game-related information and the process of generating a password based on the game-related information will be described with reference to FIG.
<<Game-related information storage processing>>
FIG. 18 is a flow chart showing an outline of processing for storing, in the gaming machine server 3100, game-related information relating to the game played on the slot machine 1010 when the player plays the game on the slot machine 1010. As shown in FIG. The flowchart shown in FIG. 18 also shows the processes executed by each of the slot machine 1010, the mobile phone 2100, and the gaming machine server 3100, the correspondence relationship between these processes, and the transmission or reception between these devices. 2 is a flow chart showing an overview of information to be stored;

Here, the game-related information is information stored in the game-related information storage means 1282 of the slot machine 1010 in order to generate the QR code. It is information about the game that changes as the game progresses. The game-related information also includes information indicating the history of games. Furthermore, the game-related information may be based on the progress of the game, and includes not only information that changes with the progress of the game, but also information that changes with the progress of the presentation triggered by the progress of the game. It contains one type of information.

As will be described later, the game-related information stored in the gaming machine server 3100 is restored to the slot machine 1010 by the game-related information storage processing of FIG. The progress and situation can be restored, and the game can be restarted for each player from the restored state. By doing so, even when a game is played again by changing the gaming machine, or when a game is played on a different day, the progress and situation of the game played in the past can be restored, and then the continuation of the game can be performed. can be played.
<Processing in Gaming Machine Server 3100>
The gaming machine server 3100 generates a password (step S17304) and transmits the generated password to the mobile phone 2100 (step S17305), as described in the flowchart of FIG.

The password generation process in step S17304 in FIG. 18 may be performed at the time of member registration or after member registration.

As described above, the password is generated at the time of member registration based on the player identification information and the mobile phone identification information transmitted from the mobile phone 2100 . The password generated at the time of member registration is information for specifying and identifying the player when playing a game at the slot machine 1010 so that the game can be advanced for each player. be. Therefore, the password generated at the time of member registration only needs to include member ID information (player identification information).

On the other hand, the generation of the password after member registration is performed based on the game-related information regarding the game played on the slot machine 1010 . The password generated after member registration identifies and identifies the player when the player plays a game at the slot machine 1010, and then determines the degree and status of the progress of the game played by the player in the past. is restored, and the game can be resumed for each player from the restored state. Therefore, the password generated after member registration includes not only member ID information (player identification information) but also achievement status information and effect customization setting information (effect control information). The achievement status information and effect customization setting information (effect control information) are processed in steps S18108 to S18110 executed by the slot machine 1010 described later, in steps S18203 to S18206 executed by the mobile phone 2100, and in the game. It is stored in the gaming machine server 3100 by the processing of steps S18301 and S18302 executed by the gaming machine server 3100 .
<Processing in mobile phone 2100>
Corresponding to the processing of step S17305 executed by the gaming machine server 3100 described above, the mobile phone 2100 receives the password transmitted from the gaming machine server 3100 (step S17208). Next, mobile phone 2100 stores the received password in RAM 2106 (step S18201) and displays it on display device 2110 (step S18202). As will be described later, the player manually inputs the password into the slot machine 1010 while viewing the password displayed on the display device 2110 . The password is input to the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 and processed.
<Processing in Slot Machine 1010>
The player can put the password into the slot machine 1010 by performing a predetermined operation. As with the predetermined operation described above, in the present embodiment, the predetermined operation by the player is preferably the operation of the settlement button 1054 by the player. When the password can be entered into the slot machine 1010, the player connects the mobile phone 2100 to the gaming machine server 3100 and causes the password to be displayed on the display device 2110 by the processing of step S18202 described above. The player visually recognizes the password displayed on the display device 2110 and manually inputs it into the slot machine 1010 . A password is input to the slot machine 1010 by the player's manual operation (step S18101). As described above, the password input process is executed by the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 .

Next, various information included in the entered password is extracted (step S18102). The various information extracted from the password includes, for example, member ID information, achievement status information, and effect customization setting information. As described above, the password generated at the time of member registration contains only member ID information.

Member ID information is information used to specify or identify a player when playing a game on the slot machine 1010 . Mainly based on the information for specifying and identifying the mobile phone 2100 stored in the mobile phone 2100, the member ID information is generated to specify and identify the player. can be information. It is preferable that the information is generated based on the above-described player identification information or mobile phone identification information (mediation means identification information). This member ID information corresponds to "player identification information".

The achievement state information is information that is changed by at least one of changing the "game progress information" and clearing the "progress establishment condition". For example, it is a parameter that is changed by at least one of the state of "game history" and "clearance of mission". Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the achievement state information is also called a kyun kyun meter.

The aforementioned "game progress information" is history information indicating the history of games that have been played, and means information that inevitably changes as the game progresses. For example, there are the number of times a unit game has been played, the number of times a special role has been won, and the like. Further, the "progress establishment condition" refers to a condition determined according to at least one of the progress of the game and the progress of the effect performed based on the progress of the game. In the present embodiment, the "progress establishment condition" may also be referred to as a mission. When the game or performance progresses, it is determined that the conditions defined as the mission are satisfied, and the mission is cleared, and satisfaction information is generated.

The production customization setting information is information for setting the contents of production performed by the production means 1300 (for example, the image display device 1034 and the speaker 1036), and the production control means (sub control means 1200) uses the production customization setting information. Based on this, the content of the production is determined. This production customization setting information corresponds to "production control information". For example, the sound such as music emitted from the speaker 1036 of the slot machine 1010 is set or changed according to the production customization setting information, or the image displayed on the image display device 1034 is set or changed according to the production customization setting information. be able to.

After executing the process of step S18102 described above, the member ID information extracted from the password is stored in the member ID information storage means 1284 of the sub-control means 1200 (step S18103), and the achievement status information extracted from the password is reflected (step S18104), the effect is customized according to the effect customization setting information extracted from the password (step S18105).

The processing of steps S18101 to S18105 described above will be further detailed in the subroutine shown in FIG.

After executing the processing of step S18105, a game is executed on the slot machine 1010 (step S18106), and it is determined whether or not the player has performed a predetermined operation (step S18107). The game executed in the process of step S18106 is a game that progresses under the control of the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010, and is the same as the game executed in the process of step S17101 in FIG. 17 described above. Also, the judgment processing in step S18107 is the same as the judgment processing in step S17102 in FIG. 17 described above. Therefore, the predetermined operation in the determination process of step S18107 is the operation of the operation unit such as a switch or button that can be operated by the player, and is preferably an operation that is not directly related to the progress of the game. The predetermined operation is preferably, for example, an operation of the checkout button 1054 for paying out medals that have been inserted and accumulated in advance.

If it is determined in step S18107 that the predetermined operation has not been performed (NO), the process returns to step S18106. On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined operation has been performed (YES), the game-related information is read from the game-related information storage means 1282 of the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 based on the predetermined operation. (Step S18108), a QR code is generated based on the read game-related information (Step S18109), the generated QR code is displayed on the image display device 1034 (Step S18110), and this subroutine ends.

As described above, the game-related information is information for generating a QR code. The QR code at the time of member registration shown in FIG. Since the game-related information storage process of FIG. 18 is a process after the player has played the game, the information of the URL indicating the location of the gaming machine server 3100 as well as the degree and status of the progress of the game are displayed. Game-related information, which is information, is also included in the QR code.

As described above, the game-related information is information indicating the progress and status of the game, and thus includes various information indicating the progress and status of the game. For example, illustration acquisition information (production progress information), mission achievement information, number of unit games performed from password input to generation, number of bonuses won (game progress information), level of Kyunkyun meter (achievement status information), member ID There are information (player identification information), setting values (setting information), payout information (game medium information), and the like.

The illustration acquisition information is a kind of effect progress information indicating the degree and situation of the progress of the effect performed based on the progress of the game. The illustration acquisition information is information for storing an illustration displayed as an effect image on the display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010. By referring to this information, it is possible to determine whether a predetermined illustration has already been displayed or not. can be determined, and the degree and situation of the progress of the production can be determined.

The mission achievement information (sufficiency information) is information generated when it is determined that the mission (progress establishment condition) has been cleared. The mission (progress establishment condition) is a condition determined according to at least one of the progress of the game and the progress of the effect performed based on the progress of the game. When the game or performance progresses, it is judged that the condition defined as the mission is satisfied, so that the mission (progress establishment condition) is cleared, and satisfaction information is generated. Based on this mission achievement information (sufficiency information), it is possible to determine the degree and situation of the progress of the game and the degree and situation of the progress of the production.

The degree of progress of the game based on information indicating the history of the game, such as the number of unit games played from the time the password was entered until the next password was generated, and the number of times a special role (bonus) was won during that time. and situations can be determined. In the present embodiment, the history information indicating the history of the played game, such as the number of unit games and the number of times the special role is won, is information that inevitably changes as the game progresses. progress information”.

The achievement state information is information that is changed by at least one of changing the "game progress information" and clearing the "progress establishment condition". For example, it is information that is changed by at least one of the state of "game history" and "clearance of mission" (or something like that). In this embodiment, it is also called a "Kyunkyun meter".

The member ID information is information used to specify or identify a player when playing a game on the slot machine 1010, as described above.

The set value of the slot machine 1010 is a value determined by an administrator or the like of the slot machine 1010 operating the specified value setting means 1027, and determines the conditions for performing the lottery process executed in the game. As a result, it is a value that affects the difficulty of the game.

The medal information is information on the balance of game media used to advance the game.

The player can acquire the information included in the QR code by capturing the QR code displayed on the image display device 1034 with the imaging element 2128 of the mobile phone 2100 through the process of step S18110.
<Processing in mobile phone 2100>
As described above, when the QR code is displayed on the image display device 1034 , the player images the QR code displayed on the image display device 1034 with the imaging device 2128 of the mobile phone 2100 . By this player's operation, the QR code is imaged by the imaging element 2128 of the mobile phone 2100 (step S18203).

Next, by analyzing the captured QR code image, it is converted into character information indicating the URL contained in the QR code (step S18204), and game-related information contained in the QR code is extracted (step S18205). Next, the game machine server 3100 indicated by the URL converted into character information is accessed, the extracted game-related information is transmitted to the game machine server 3100 (step S18206), and this subroutine ends. A URL can be acquired from the QR code by the process of step S18204, and game-related information can be acquired from the QR code by the process of step S18205.

In the subroutine of the processing in the mobile phone 2100 shown in FIG. 18, the processing of step S18203 is executed following the processing of step S18202. The processing of steps S18203 to S18206 may be separately called and executed. By doing so, the processing can be made independent, so that the processing and control in the mobile phone 2100 can be facilitated and simplified.
<Processing in Gaming Machine Server 3100>
The game-related information is transmitted from the mobile phone 2100 by step S18206 of the processing in the mobile phone 2100 described above. In response to this, the game machine server 3100 receives the game-related information transmitted from the mobile phone 2100 (step S18301), and stores the received game-related information in the game-related information storage means 1282 of the game machine server 3100. (Step S18302), this subroutine ends.

In the game machine server 3100, after the game-related information is stored in the game-related information storage means 1282 of the game machine server 3100 in the above-described step S18301, the process of step S17304 is executed again to generate a password. , the stored game-related information is read, and a password is generated based on the read-out game-related information. By executing such processing in the gaming machine server 3100, the game-related information is sequentially updated as the player plays the game at the slot machine 1010, and accordingly, the game-related information is updated based on the updated game-related information. The generated passwords are also updated sequentially. Thus, by configuring the gaming machine server 3100 to store the game-related information, the game-related information can be restored to the slot machine 1010 again. By causing the slot machine 1010 to restore the game-related information, it is possible to restore the progress and status of the game played by the player in the past, and restart the game for each player from the restored state. can. By doing so, even when a game is played again by changing the gaming machine, or when a game is played on a new day, the game played in the past on the slot machine 1010 to be played from now on can be changed. The degree of progress and the situation can be restored, and the continuation of the game can be played.

In the subroutine of the processing in the gaming machine server 3100 shown in FIG. 18, the processing of step S18301 is executed following the processing of step S17305. The processing of S18302 may be separately called and executed. By doing so, the processing can be made independent, so the processing in the gaming machine server 3100 can be facilitated and simplified.
<<Production customization processing>>
FIG. 19 is a flow chart showing an outline of processing for customizing an effect that accompanies a game played on the slot machine 1010, which is executed by each of the slot machine 1010, mobile phone 2100, and gaming machine server 3100. 4 is a flow chart showing an overview of processing to be performed, correspondence relationships between these processing, and information transmitted or received between these devices.

The customization of the effect is, for example, setting the effect to be performed in accordance with the game played on the slot machine 1010 based on the intention of the player. For example, the image displayed on the display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010 is set, and the sound emitted from the speaker 1036 is set. By operating the mobile phone 2100, the player sets the content of the customization and transmits the effect customization designation information indicating the content to the gaming machine server 3100, whereby the gaming machine server 3100 sets the effect customization designation information. Based on this, production customization setting information is generated. Furthermore, the gaming machine server 3100 generates a password by including the generated effect customization setting information in the password.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the password generated by the gaming machine server 3100 includes the effect customization setting information for customizing the effect performed in conjunction with the game played on the slot machine 1010 . By integrating the information by including it in the password in this way, the information to be handled can be unified, and processing such as transmission and reception can be simplified and facilitated.
<Processing in mobile phone 2100>
First, the player operates the mobile phone 2100 to transmit an effect customization setting form request from the mobile phone 2100 to the gaming machine server 3100 (step S19201). This effect customization setting form request is for requesting the gaming machine server 3100 for a form to be displayed on the display device 2110 in order to set the contents of effect customization.

Next, the effect customization setting form transmitted from the gaming machine server 3100 in accordance with the process of step S19201 is received (step S19202), and the received effect customization setting form is displayed on the display device 2110 (step S19203). The player operates the cellular phone 2100 according to the effect customization setting form displayed on the display device 2110, thereby setting the contents of the effect customization (step S19204). Effect customization designation information indicating the details of the effect customization set by the processing in step S19204 is generated and transmitted to the gaming machine server 3100 (step S19205).

As will be described later, the gaming machine server 3100 generates a password based on the effect customization specifying information transmitted from the mobile phone 2100 and transmits the generated password to the mobile phone 2100 . The mobile phone 2100 receives the password transmitted from the gaming machine server 3100 (step S17208), stores the received password in the RAM 2106 (step S18201), and displays it on the display device 2110 (step S18202). The processing in steps S17208, S18201, and S18202 is the same as the processing in FIG.
<Processing in Gaming Machine Server 3100>
The gaming machine server 3100 receives the effect customization setting form request transmitted from the mobile phone 2100 to the gaming machine server 3100 in response to the processing of step S19201 executed in the mobile phone 2100 (step S19301). In response to the production customization setting form request, the production customization setting form is transmitted to the mobile phone 2100 (step S19302).

Further, in response to the process of step S19205 executed in the mobile phone 2100 described above, the effect customization designation information is received (step S19303), and a password is generated based on the received effect customization designation information (step S19304). , the generated password is transmitted to the mobile phone 2100 (step S19305). The processing of steps S19304 and S19305 is the same as the processing of steps S17304 and S17305 in FIG. 18 described above.
<Processing in Slot Machine 1010>
In the mobile phone 2100, the password is displayed on the display device 2110 by the processing of step S18202 described above, so that the player can manually enter the password into the slot machine 1010 while looking at the password displayed on the display device 2110. (step S18101). By inputting the password into the slot machine 1010, various information contained in the input password is extracted (step S18102), and the member ID information extracted from the password is stored in the member ID information storage means 1284 of the sub-control means 1200. (step S18103), the achievement state information extracted from the password is reflected (step S18104), and the effect is customized according to the effect customization setting information extracted from the password (step S18105). The processing of these steps S18101 to S18105 is the same as the processing shown in FIG. 18 described above.

As described above, in the present embodiment, customizing information is extracted from the password generated by the gaming machine server 3100, and the extracted customizing information is used to change the contents of the variables and the flag values required for the effect, thereby performing customization. The information can be reflected, and the effects that accompany the games played on the slot machine 1010 can be customized according to the intention of the player.

By executing the process shown in FIG. 19, the player inputs the password displayed on the mobile phone 2100 to the slot machine 1010, thereby customizing the content of the effect executed by the slot machine 1010. can. Preferably, the customizable effect is to set an image displayed on the display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010 or set a sound emitted from the speaker 1036 .
<<Process selection operation process>>
FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing a process for selecting a process to be executed by the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010. FIG.

In the process of receiving the settlement information, a menu is displayed on the display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010 in response to the player's operation of the settlement button 1054, and the member registration process and password input are performed from the menu. processing, password generation and display processing.

First, it is determined whether the value of the flag F_adjustment is 1 (step S2001). The flag F_adjustment is a flag indicating whether or not the settlement button 1054 has been operated by the player. When the value of the flag F_adjustment is 1, it indicates that the settlement button 1054 has been operated by the player. When it is 0, it indicates that the settlement button 1054 has not been operated by the player. The judgment processing in step S2001 is equivalent to the judgment processing in step S17102 shown in FIG.

If it is determined in step S2001 that the value of the flag F_adjustment is not 1, ie, that the value of the flag F_adjustment is 0 (NO), this subroutine ends immediately. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the flag F_adjustment is 1 (YES), the menu is displayed on the display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010 (step S2002). This menu displays "member registration processing", "password input processing", and "processing end" (not shown). As will be described later, the player operates three stop switches 1044a, 1044b and 1044c in order to select processing displayed on this menu.

After executing the process of step S2002, it is determined whether or not bet information has been received (step S2003). The bet information is information indicating that the 1-bet switch 1062, the 2-bet switch 1064, or the maximum bet switch 1066 has been operated. When the 1-bet switch 1062, the 2-bet switch 1064 or the maximum bet switch 1066 is operated, bet information is transmitted from the main control means 1100 to the sub-control means 1200. The determination process of step S2003 is a process of determining whether or not the sub-control means 1200 has received the bet information transmitted from the main control means 1100 .

When it is determined in the determination process of step S2003 that bet information has not been received (NO), it is determined whether or not the three stop switches 1044a, 1044b, or 1044c have been operated (step S2004). As described above, when the menu is displayed on the display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010, the player operates the three stop switches 1044a, 1044b, or 1044c to select processing of the displayed menu. can be done. When it is determined in step S2004 that the three stop switches 1044a, 1044b, or 1044c have not been operated (NO), the process returns to step S2002.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2004 that the three stop switches 1044a, 1044b, or 1044c have been operated (YES), it is determined whether or not some process has been selected (step S2005). When it is determined that none of the processes has been selected (NO), the process returns to step S2002 described above. If it is determined in step S2005 that some process has been selected (YES), it is determined whether or not the selected process is the "member registration process" (step S2006). When it is determined that "processing of member registration" is selected (YES), the URL is indicated from the predetermined URL information stored in advance in the URL information storage means 1286 of the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010. A QR code is generated (step S2007), the generated QR code is displayed on the display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010 (step S2008), and the process returns to step S2002. This predetermined URL information indicates the location of the gaming machine server 3100 . The processing of step S2007 described above is the same as the processing of step S17103 in FIG. 17, and the processing of step S2008 is the same as the processing of step S17104 in FIG.

When it is determined that the selected process is not the "member registration process" in the determination process of step S2006 described above (NO), it is determined whether the selected process is the "password input process". is determined (step S2009). When it is determined that "process password input" is selected (YES), a password input subroutine, which will be described later, is called and executed (step S2010), and the process returns to step S2002 described above.

Further, when it is determined in the determination process of step S2009 that the selected process is not the "password input process" (NO), it is determined whether or not end of process has been selected (step S2011). . When it is determined that the end of processing has been selected (YES), a subroutine for QR code/password generation, which will be described later, is called and executed (step S2012), and the processing returns to step S2002 described above.

By executing the above-described processing, the player can execute any one of "member registration processing", "password input processing", and "processing end".

When it is determined that bet information has been received (YES) in the determination process of step S2003 described above, the value of the flag F_adjustment is set to 0 (step S2013), and this subroutine ends. By doing so, when the player operates the 1-bet switch 1062, the 2-bet switch 1064, or the maximum bet switch 1066 after operating the settlement button 1054, the game controlled by the main control means 1100 is started. process returns to normal control.
<<Password input processing>>
FIG. 21 is a flow chart showing a password input process executed by the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010. As shown in FIG.

The player manually inputs the password to the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 while viewing the password displayed on the display device 2110 of the mobile phone 2100 . The input operation may use switches or buttons that can be operated by the player, such as stop switches 1044a, 1044b and 1044c.

As described above, the password is for manually inputting to the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010, so the password preferably consists of characters or character strings that can be visually recognized by the player. In particular, it is preferable that the password is composed of characters, such as alphabets and numbers, which can express one character with one byte and can be recognized by the player.

The password is generated by the gaming machine server 3100, and as described above, the password generated at the time of member registration includes member ID information (player identification information). Also, the password generated after member registration includes not only member ID information (player identification information) but also achievement status information and effect customization setting information (effect control information).

First, an image for inputting a password to the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 is displayed on the display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010 (step S2101). Next, one predetermined character is input according to the operation of the three stop switches 1044a, 1044b and 1044c by the player (step S2102), and the operation of the three stop switches 1044a, 1044b and 1044c indicates the end of the input. It is determined whether or not there is (step S2103). When it is determined that the operation of the three stop switches 1044a, 1044b, and 1044c is not for the purpose of terminating the input (NO), the process returns to step S2102 to execute the process of inputting the next character. . By repeatedly executing this step S2102, at least one character can be input as a password to the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010. FIG.

In this way, by manually inputting the password into the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 without using any machine or device, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts on the slot machine 1010 from occurring. Also, the processing of step S2102 described above is the same as the processing of step S18101 in FIG. 18 or 19 .

On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation of the three stop switches 1044a, 1044b and 1044c is to end the input (YES), it is determined whether the entered password is valid ( step S2104). This determination process is a process of checking whether or not a proper character string has been input as a password. When it is determined that the entered password is not valid (NO), the process returns to step S2102 described above.

When it is determined that the entered password is valid (YES), information such as achievement status information, member ID information, effect customization setting information, etc. is extracted from the entered password (step S2105). . Next, the member ID extracted from the password is stored in the member ID storage means 1284 (step S2106), and the achievement status information extracted from the password is stored in the achievement status information storage means 1288. , update the values and contents of the variables related to the achievement status information, the values of the flags related to the achievement status information, etc. (step S2107). The content, the value of the flag related to the effect, etc. are updated (step S2108), the game progress information is initialized (step S2109), and this subroutine ends.

In this way, by the processing in step S2107, it is possible to update the values and contents of the variables related to the achievement status information, the values of the flags related to the achievement status information, and the like, according to the contents of the achievement status information. By doing so, it is possible to restore the progress and situation of the game played by the player in the past, and the game can be restarted for each player from the restored state. By doing so, even when a game is played again by changing the gaming machine, or when a game is played on a different day, the progress and situation of the game played in the past can be restored, and then the continuation of the game can be performed. can be played.

Also, the game progress information is initialized by the process of step S2109. For example, it initializes values such as the number of times a unit game has been played and the number of times a special role has been won. In this way, even if another person has been playing a game on the gaming machine until then, the game progress information is initialized, so that the game progress of the game played by a certain player can be performed after that. The information can be information only for the player, and when the player who has registered as a member plays the game, the game progress information can be accurately recorded, and the degree and situation of the progress of the game can be accurately recorded. can be restored.

The processing of step S2105 described above is the same as the processing of step S18102 in FIG. 18 or 19, the processing of step S2106 is the same as the processing of step S18103 in FIG. 18 or 19, and the processing of step S2107. is the same as the processing in step S18104 in FIG. 18 or 19, and the processing in step S2108 is the same as the processing in step S18105 in FIG. 18 or 19. FIG.
<<Slot machine side QR code/password generation processing>>
FIG. 22 shows QR code/password generation processing executed by the sub control means 1200, which is a subroutine called and executed in step S2012 of FIG. 20 described above. The subroutine shown in FIG. 22 is for displaying the QR code and password on the image display device 1034 of the slot machine 1010. The subroutine shown in FIG.

As described above, the QR code (quick response code) is a type of two-dimensional code that has information in both vertical and horizontal directions. A QR code is generated from the game-related information. The game-related information includes, for example, illustration acquisition information (performance progress information), mission achievement information (sufficiency information), the number of unit games played from password input to generation, the number of bonuses won (game progress information), There are meter level (achievement status information), member ID information (player identification information), setting values (setting information), payout ball information (game medium information), and the like.

First, game-related information is read from the game-related information storage means 1282 of the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 (step S2201). Various information is transmitted from the main control means 1100 to the sub control means 1200 as the player plays the slot machine 1010 . The sub-control means 1200 executes various processes based on these pieces of information. The information transmitted from the main control means 1100 and the processing executed by the sub-control means 1200 update the game-related information as the game progresses. The updated game-related information is sequentially stored in the game-related information storage means 1282 of the sub control means 1200 . The process of step S18108 described above is a process of reading the updated and stored latest game-related information.

Next, a QR code is generated based on the read game-related information (step S2202). In this process, a QR code may be generated based on game-related information according to a predetermined procedure (not shown) for generating a QR code. Next, the generated QR code is displayed on the image display device 1034 (step S2203).

Further, a password is generated based on the read game-related information (step S2204), the generated password is also displayed on the image display device 1034 (step S2205), and this subroutine ends.

In the slot machine 1010, if a QR code is generated and displayed, the processing of FIG. You can save game-related information in. Therefore, in principle, slot machine 1010 does not need to generate a password and display it on image display device 1034 . However, it is fully conceivable that a player may go to a game parlor and play a game without carrying the mobile phone 2100 . In other words, if the player cannot record any information about the game despite having played the game, the player will be disappointed and lose interest in the game abruptly. Therefore, by leaving a minimum history of games in the password, such inconvenience can be prevented. As described above, since the password includes achievement status information, the achievement status information can be preserved by the player writing down the password on paper or the like. The next time the player plays a game at the slot machine 1010, the achievement state information can be restored by inputting the password written down on the paper or the like into the slot machine 1010, and the restored achievement state can be restored. The game can be restarted from the information.

In the present embodiment, the QR code is used to transmit the game-related information from the slot machine 1010 to the mobile phone 2100 . Any device capable of transmitting game-related information to the mobile phone 2100 may be used.

The processing of step S2201 described above is the same as the processing of step S18108 in FIG. 18, the processing of step S2202 is the same as the processing of step S18109 in FIG. Same as processing.
<<Achievement status information value addition process 1>>
FIG. 23 is a flow chart showing the processing for adding the value of the achievement state information executed by the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010. FIG. By executing this process, the value of the achievement state information can be increased as the game progresses in the slot machine 1010, that is, as the repeated unit game is played.

First, it is determined whether or not the unit game has ended by the control processing of the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010 (step S2301). This judgment processing can be processed by judging whether or not the end information from the main control means 1100 has been received. When it is determined that the unit game has not been completed (NO), this subroutine is terminated immediately. By executing the judgment processing of step S2301, the processing of steps S2302 to S2306 below can be executed each time the unit game is ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the unit game has ended (YES), the additional value is determined according to the number of unit games and the number of times the special role is won (step S2302), and the value of the achievement state information is the additional value. is increased (step S2303). For example, every time the unit game is played 100 times, the additional value is set to 1 and the value of the achievement state information is increased by 1, or each time the first type BB role is won, the additional value is set to 3 and the achievement state information is set. or increase the value of by 3. This added value is a value that is determined and stored in advance according to conditions.

Next, it is determined whether or not the mission has been cleared (step S2304). The mission (progress establishment condition) is, as described above, a condition determined according to at least one of the progress of the game and the progress of the effect performed based on the progress of the game. It is said that the mission has been cleared when it is determined that the conditions defined as the mission have been satisfied when the game or the effect progresses.

A mission is a condition determined according to the progress of a game or the progress of an effect. An example mission is shown in FIG. For example, when it is in the RT game state, there are conditions determined according to the progress of the game, such as winning a special role or winning a special role consecutively. In addition, it is determined according to the progress of the production, such as winning a special role while performing a physical education production, or winning a special role while a swimming production is being carried out. There are also conditions.

If it is determined in step S2303 that the mission has not been completed (NO), this subroutine ends immediately. On the other hand, when it is determined that the mission has been cleared (YES), a table such as that shown in FIG. 24 is referred to read the addition value corresponding to the cleared mission (step S2305), and the value of the achievement status information is read. incremented by the added value (step S2306), stores the value of the achievement status information (step S2307), and terminates this subroutine. FIG. 24 is a table conceptually showing a mission-addition value correspondence table that defines the relationship between various missions and addition values associated with each mission. It is stored in advance in the mission-additional value correspondence table storage means 1290 of the sub-control means 1200 .

Specifically, when it is determined in step S2303 that the mission has been cleared, in step S2305 the mission-addition value correspondence table is referred to, and the addition value corresponding to the cleared mission is read out. In the process of step S2306, the value of the achievement status information is increased by the read addition value.

For example, if the cleared mission is to win a special role during the execution of the tennis performance, this mission is the 47th mission in the mission-additional value correspondence table shown in FIG. Therefore, the additional value 2 is read in the process of step S2305. In the process of step S2306, the value of the achievement state information is increased by the read addition value of 2.

It should be noted that, as shown in FIG. 23 described above, in the processing for adding the value of the achievement state information, in step S2302, the additional value is determined according to the number of times the unit game is played and the number of times the special role is won. However, by including the number of unit games and the number of winning special roles in the types of missions, the processing of steps S2302 and S2303 may be omitted. By doing so, the configuration can be simplified and the processing can be executed quickly. <<Achievement status information value addition process 2>>
As described above, the processing for adding the value of the achievement status information shown in FIG. 23 was executed by the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010. The processing for adding the value of the achievement state information need not be performed only by the slot machine 1010, and can be performed by the gaming machine server 3100 as well. FIG. 25 is a flow chart showing processing for adding the value of the achievement state information executed by the gaming machine server 3100 .

It is extremely difficult to change the control processing of the slot machine 1010 after it is delivered to the game parlor, but it is easy to change the control processing in the gaming machine server 3100 . For this reason, it is possible to easily change the program for executing processing such as changing the contents of missions or reducing or increasing the types of missions. By configuring in this way, it is possible to appropriately change the processing that can be executed by the gaming machine server 3100 in accordance with the change in the value of the achievement status information acquired by the player, without changing the processing of the slot machine 1010. It is possible to continuously attract the player's interest.

First, it is determined whether game-related information is already stored in the management database server 3178 of the gaming machine server 3100 (step S2501). When it is determined that the game-related information has not yet been stored (NO), this subroutine is terminated immediately.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the game-related information has already been stored (YES), it is determined from the game-related information whether or not there is a cleared mission (step S2502). As described above, since the game-related information includes mission achievement information, it is possible to determine whether or not there is a cleared mission based on this mission achievement information. When it is determined that there is no cleared mission (NO), this subroutine is terminated immediately.

On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a cleared mission (YES), a table such as that shown in FIG. is increased by the read addition value (step S2504). The process of step S2503 is equivalent to the process of step S2305 in FIG. 24 described above, and the process of step S2504 is equivalent to the process of step S2306 in FIG. 24 described above. FIG. 26 is a table conceptually showing a mission-addition value correspondence table that defines the relationship between various missions and addition values corresponding to each of them. 3100 is pre-stored in the management database server 3178 of the 3100 . The mission-addition value correspondence table shown in FIG. 26 is equivalent to the mission-addition value correspondence table shown in FIG. In addition, as shown in FIG. 26, a set value can be included in the mission conditions. 23 is executed by the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010, so that when the player is playing the slot machine 1010, the set value of the slot machine 1010 is immediately However, it is not preferable for an amusement arcade where the slot machine 1010 is installed. Therefore, even if the setting value of the slot machine 1010 is configured to be recognized by the player, it is preferable to delay the timing at which the player can recognize the setting value. That is, by configuring the gaming machine server 3100 to make a decision regarding a mission including conditions for setting values, it is possible to adjust the timing at which the player can recognize the setting values.

For example, when the set value is 4 and the achievement state value increases by 40 or more for the cleared mission, this mission is assigned to the mission-addition value correspondence table shown in FIG. mission, the additional value 3 is read in the process of step S2503. In the process of step S2504, the value of the achievement state information is increased by the read addition value of 3.

After executing the process of step S2504, the value of the achievement status information is stored (step S2505), the type of the cleared mission is stored in the management database server 3178 of the gaming machine server 3100 (step S2506), and the cleared mission is related to the setting value (step S2507). Although the mission-additional value correspondence table shown in FIG. 26 shows only missions related to set values, missions unrelated to set values are also defined. This is the process of determining whether or not the cleared missions among the missions currently in progress are related to the set values.

When it is determined that the cleared mission does not relate to the set values (NO), this subroutine is terminated immediately. On the other hand, when it is determined that the cleared mission is related to the setting value (YES), information indicating that the mission related to the setting value has been cleared (hereinafter referred to as sufficiency information) is generated (step S2508). , the display permission date on which the sufficiency information can be displayed on the display device 2110 of the mobile phone 2100 is determined (step S2509), and this subroutine ends.

When the gaming machine server 3100 generates a password after completing this subroutine, the password is generated so as to include the sufficiency information generated in step S2508 and the display permission date determined in step S2509. By transmitting the generated password to the mobile phone 2100, the sufficient information is displayed on the display device 2110 of the mobile phone 2100 on the determined display permission date. By being informed of the sufficiency information, the player can know or infer the set value when the mission is cleared from the contents of the mission.

The sufficiency information generated in step S2508 may directly or explicitly notify that the mission has been completed by text information or the like, or may be information such as displaying a predetermined type of image or changing the color of the image. may be notified indirectly or implicitly to Direct or explicit notification allows the player to know the set value, and indirect or implicit notification allows the player to guess the set value.

Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 26, a setting value of 1 can also be included as part of the mission. In the state where the set value is 1, the probability of winning the special role is generally determined to be low, so it is a state in which the player avoids it. However, by including the set value of 1 as part of the mission, even if the set value is 1, it is possible to force the player to play a game in order to clear the mission. In this way, even in a state in which the player avoids the game, the player can actively play the game, so that the operating rate of the gaming machine can be maintained or improved.

Furthermore, as described above, it is not preferable for amusement arcades that the player can immediately recognize the set values of the slot machine 1010 while the player is playing a game on the slot machine 1010 . Therefore, it is preferable to set the display permission date later than when the player is playing the slot machine 1010 . Specifically, it is more preferable to set the date after the day after the date when the player is playing the slot machine 1010 as the display permission date.

Furthermore, in the determination processing in step S2507 described above, determination may be made not for all missions related to setting values, but only for missions related to setting values within a predetermined range. For example, only missions that include a set value of 1 or 2 as part of the mission may be subject to determination.
<< Server-side password-related processing >>
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing password-related processing executed by the gaming machine server 3100 . By this processing, the gaming machine server 3100 can generate a password and transmit the generated password to the mobile phone 2100 .

Based on the execution of the processing of FIG. 22 described above, the game-related information can be transmitted from the slot machine 1010 to the gaming machine server 3100 via the mobile phone 2100, and the gaming-related information can be stored in the gaming machine server 3100. can. 27, it is possible to read the game-related information from the game machine server 3100 and transmit the game-related information from the game machine server 3100 to the slot machine 1010 via the mobile phone 2100. can. By executing the processing shown in FIGS. 22 and 27 in this manner, the gaming machine server 3100 can be used as external storage means, temporary storage means, auxiliary storage means, or secondary storage means for storing game-related information. be able to.

First, it is determined whether or not the player identification information and the mobile telephone identification information have been received from the mobile telephone 2100 (step S2701). When it is determined that the player specific information and the mobile phone specific information have been received (YES), the received player specific information and mobile phone specific information are stored in the management database server 3178 of the gaming machine server 3100 ( Step S2702), based on the player identification information and the mobile phone identification information, member ID information is generated and used as a password (step S2703). The member ID information may be generated by predetermining a rule such that the information is uniquely determined from the player identification information and the mobile phone identification information, and generating the member ID information according to the rule. As described above, the password at the time of member registration only needs to include the member ID information (player identification information). Member ID information should be generated.

Next, the generated password is transmitted to the mobile phone 2100 that has accessed the gaming machine server 3100 (step S2704), and this subroutine ends.

The processing of step S2703 described above is the same as the processing of step S17304 in FIG. 17, and the processing of step S2704 is the same as the processing of step S17305 in FIG.

When it is determined in the determination process of step S2701 that the player identification information and the mobile phone identification information have not been received (NO), it is determined whether or not the effect customization designation information has been received (step S2705). ). When it is determined that the effect customization designation information has been received (YES), the effect customization setting information is generated based on the received effect customization designation information (step S2706), and the generated effect customization setting information is stored (step S2706). S2707). For example, the effect customization setting information is information for the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 to control the effect, for example, to determine the content of the effect performed by the effect means 1300 (image display device 1034, speaker 1036). information. For example, the effect customization setting information includes image data designation information for designating image data of images to be displayed as effects, audio data designation information for designating audio data of sounds to be output as effects, and the like.

When it is determined in the determination process of step S2705 that the effect customization designation information has not been received (NO), or when the process of step S2707 is executed, it is stored in the management database server 3178 of the gaming machine server 3100. The existing game-related information is read out (step S2708).

It should be noted that when it is determined in the determination process of step S2705 that the effect customization designation information has not been received, it means that the player starts playing at the slot machine 1010 after completing the membership registration process. , the mobile phone 2100 is operated to send a password transmission request from the mobile phone 2100 .

Next, it is determined whether or not the effect customization setting information is stored in the management database server 3178 of the gaming machine server 3100 (step S2709). When it is determined that the performance customization setting information is not stored (NO), information consisting of the member ID information and the achievement status information included in the game-related information read in the processing of step S2708 is generated. and use it as a password (step S2710). On the other hand, when it is determined that the production customization setting information is stored (YES), the production customization setting information is read (step S2711), and the member ID information included in the game-related information read in the processing of step S2708. Then, information consisting of the achievement state information and the effect customization setting information read out in the process of step S2711 is generated and used as a password (step S2712).

After executing the processing of step S2710 or S2712 described above, the processing moves to step S2704 described above, and this subroutine ends.

As described above, the password after member registration must include not only member ID information but also at least achievement status information. Furthermore, when the player sets to customize the effect, it is necessary to include the effect customization setting information (effect control information) in the password after member registration.

The password generated at the time of member registration is information for specifying and identifying the player when playing a game at the slot machine 1010 so that the game can be advanced for each player. be. Therefore, the password generated at the time of member registration only needs to include member ID information (player identification information).

On the other hand, the generation of the password after member registration is performed based on the game-related information regarding the game played on the slot machine 1010 . The password generated after member registration identifies and identifies the player when the player plays a game at the slot machine 1010, and then determines the degree and status of the progress of the game played by the player in the past. is restored, and the game can be resumed for each player from the restored state. Therefore, the password generated after member registration must include at least achievement status information in addition to member ID information (player identification information).

As described above, the password generated by the process of FIG. 27 is to be visually recognized by the player and manually input to the slot machine 1010. Therefore, it is preferable to use character information consisting of ordinary character strings. . For example, it is preferable to use character information composed of numerical values, alphabets, and simple symbols. The password may be character information that can be visually recognized by the player and manually input.
<<Achievement status information value addition process 3>>
The processing of the achievement state information value addition processing 1 and the processing of the achievement state information value addition processing 2 described above are processing for adding the value of the achievement state information based on the game being played on the slot machine 1010 . The value of the achievement status information may be changed by a device other than the slot machine 1010 as well. For example, a game or the like may be executed on the mobile phone 2100 described above, and the value of the achievement status information may be added based on the player's execution of the game on the mobile phone 2100 . Furthermore, in a home-use game machine or the like, the value of the achievement state information may be added based on the fact that the player has executed the game with the mobile phone 2100 . It should be noted that when a player executes a game with the mobile phone 2100 on a home-use game machine or the like, a QR code is displayed on the display device of the home-use game machine or the like, and the QR code is photographed with the mobile phone 2100. By doing so, it is possible to transmit the achievement state information to the gaming machine server 3100 and store it in the same process as when playing a game on the slot machine 1010 .

By making it possible to add the value of the achievement state information in a device different from the slot machine 1010 in this way, the game played on the slot machine 1010 can be noticed and interested.

In addition, in order to prevent cheating, when adding the value of the achievement state information in a device other than the slot machine 1010 such as the mobile phone 2100 or home-use game machine, the value of the achievement state information should not be changed directly. It is preferable to handle only the added value to be added to the value of the achievement status information, instead of the additional value. By doing so, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts by limiting the added value that can be handled.

FIG. 28 shows a subroutine for processing the added value in the gaming machine server 3100 when the added value of the achievement status information is generated by a device other than the slot machine 1010 such as the mobile phone 2100 or home-use game machine. is.

First, it is determined whether or not the addition value of achievement state information transmitted from a device other than the slot machine 1010, such as the mobile phone 2100 or home-use game machine, has been received (step S2801). When it is determined that the additional value of the achievement status information has not been received (NO), this subroutine is terminated immediately.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the addition value of the achievement state information has been received (YES), the addition value of the achievement state information is sent to the game machine server according to the type of device that has transmitted the addition value of the achievement state information. 3100 is stored in the management database server 3178 (step S2802). The type of device may be a rough classification such as whether the device is a mobile phone 2100 or a home-use game machine. By storing the added value of the achievement state information for each type of device, it is possible to easily determine whether or not there is a misconduct, and to facilitate management of the added value of the achievement state information.

Next, the added value of the achievement state information is added to the current value of the achievement state information to obtain a new value of the achievement state information (step S2803), and this subroutine ends.
<<Achievement status information value addition process 4>>
FIG. 29 is a subroutine showing the processing for determining the addition value of the achievement status information by the player playing a game on a device different from the slot machine 1010 such as the mobile phone 2100 or home-use game machine.

First, a game is executed based on the player's operation (step S2901), and the addition value of the achievement state information is determined according to the result of the game (step S2902). Next, it is determined whether or not the added value of the achievement status information has exceeded a predetermined value (step S2903). When it is determined that the added value of the achievement status information does not exceed the predetermined value (NO), this subroutine is terminated immediately.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the addition value of the achievement state information exceeds the predetermined value (YES), the addition value of the achievement state information is set to the predetermined value (step S2904), and the addition value of the achievement state information exceeds the predetermined value. A message indicating that the limit has been exceeded is displayed on the display device (step S2905).

In this way, when a player plays a game using a device different from the slot machine 1010 such as the mobile phone 2100 or home-use game machine, the addition value of the achievement state information is prevented from exceeding a predetermined value. , the slot machine 1010 can be differentiated from playing a game, and a person who is interested in the achievement state information can be motivated to actively play a game at the slot machine 1010. It is possible to improve the operation rate of the amusement arcade where 1010 is installed.
<<<Production Execution Processing>>>
By the control processing of the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010, various effects are advanced as the game progresses. A unit game can be repeatedly executed by the control processing of the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010 based on the player's operation. Therefore, it is preferable that the effect executed by the control processing of the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 is also executed according to the unit game. It is preferable that one unit performance is defined so that it can be executed according to one unit game. It should be noted that the time required for one unit game can be extended or shortened depending on how the player operates, so it is preferable to configure each unit performance so that the time can be extended or shortened. For example, it is preferable to configure each unit effect so as to include at least one effect of waiting at a predetermined timing until a predetermined signal is issued from the main control means 1100 .

As described above, since the unit game can be repeatedly executed, there are many cases in which a plurality of types of unit effects are prepared in advance. Some of these multiple types of unit effects are individually selected and executed in accordance with the progress of the unit game. For example, there are also independent effects and one-shot effects such that unit effects are performed independently from the contents of unit games executed before and after and the timing at which the unit effects are executed.

On the other hand, in addition to such independent performances and one-off performances, a plurality of related unit performances are continuously performed while a plurality of unit games of the repeatedly executed unit games are being performed. It can also be performed intermittently or continuously. By configuring in this way, it is possible to perform effects with a narrative or to perform effects based on a predetermined theme. The plurality of related unit effects include, for example, master-slave effects, multiple effects, and continuous effects.

A master-slave effect is, for example, a effect consisting of at least one main effect and at least one subsidiary effect subordinate to the main effect. By carrying out such a master-slave production, it is possible to carry out a production with a start, turn, and conclusion. In the case of this master-slave effect, execution of all the slave effects can be a condition of the mission.

Also, multiple effects are effects in which a plurality of unit effects are grouped and associated according to a predetermined theme. For example, it is possible to make a certain character always appear, or to perform an effect represented by a certain motif. In this multiple production, the order of performing a plurality of unit productions may be determined in advance, or the one to be executed may be determined each time the unit production is executed. Moreover, it is preferable to divide a plurality of unit effects into a first half effect and a second half effect, and to set completion of the first half effect as a condition for executing the latter half effect. Furthermore, in the case of multiple effects, the number of executed unit effects can be used as a mission condition. For example, execution of all unit productions can be set as a mission condition.

Furthermore, the continuous effect is a effect in which a plurality of unit effects are associated with each other in a predetermined order of execution. Only the execution order is determined, and effects that are always executed and effects that are rarely executed (hereinafter referred to as rare effects) can be included. In the case of a continuous effect, execution of this rare effect can be set as a mission condition.

Below, each processing of the master-slave effect, the multiple effect, and the continuous effect will be described.
<<Master-slave effect execution processing>>
FIG. 30 is a subroutine showing processing for executing a master-slave effect. As described above, the master-slave effect is, for example, a effect consisting of at least one main effect and at least one subsidiary effect subordinate to the main effect.

First, it is determined whether or not it is time to start a unit game (step S3001). When it is determined that it is time to start the unit game (YES), it is determined whether or not the master-slave effect process has already been executed (step S3002). When it is determined that the master-slave effect processing has not yet been executed (NO), it is determined whether or not a predetermined combination has been won by the combination lottery process of the combination lottery means 1120 of the main control means 1100 (step S3003). When it is determined that the predetermined combination has not been won (NO), this subroutine is terminated immediately.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined role has been won (YES), it is determined whether or not the contents of the mission have been decided (step S3004). When it is determined that the contents of the mission have not yet been decided (YES), the contents of the mission are decided according to the winning combination (step S3005).

When it is determined in the determination process of step S3004 that the contents of the mission have already been decided (NO), or when the process of step S3005 is executed, it is determined whether or not it is decided to execute the master-slave effect. (Step S3006). When it is determined that execution of the master-slave effect has not been determined (NO), this subroutine is terminated immediately.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the master-slave effect is to be executed (YES), or when it is determined in the above-described step S3002 that the master-slave effect has already been executed (YES), a flag It is determined whether the value of F_sub_effect_permission is 1 (step S3007). The flag F_sub_effect_permission is a flag indicating whether or not execution of the sub effect is permitted. When the value of the flag F_sub_effect_permission is 1, it indicates that the execution of the sub effect is permitted, and when the value of the flag F_sub_effect_permission is 0. , indicates that execution of the sub-effect is not permitted.

When it is determined that the value of the flag F_sub_effect_permission is 1 in the determination process of step S3007 (YES), execution of the subordinate effect is started (step S3008), and when it is determined that the value of the flag F_sub_effect_permission is 0 ( If NO), the execution of the main effect is started (step S3009). When the processing of step S3008 or S3009 described above has been executed, this subroutine ends.

When it is determined that it is not the timing when the unit game is started (NO) in the determination process of step S3001 described above, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the unit game is finished (step S3010). When it is determined that it is not the time when the unit game ends (NO), this subroutine ends immediately.

On the other hand, when it is determined that it is time to end the unit game (YES), it is determined whether or not there is an already finished unit effect among the master-slave effects (step S3011). When it is determined that there is no completed unit performance (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

When it is determined that there is already finished unit effect (YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the flag F_sub_effect_permission is 1 (step S3012). When it is determined that the value of the flag F_sub_effect_permission is not 1 (NO), it is determined whether or not the main effect has ended (step S3013). In this determination process, if the main effect consists of a plurality of unit effects, it is determined whether or not all of the plurality of unit effects have been completed. When it is determined that the main effect has not ended (NO), this subroutine ends immediately.

When it is determined that the main effect has ended (YES), the value of the flag F_main_effect_end is set to 1 (step S3014), and this subroutine ends. The flag F_main_effect_end is a flag indicating whether or not the main effect has ended. When the value of the flag F_main_effect_end is 1, it indicates that the main effect has ended. Indicates not finished.

By executing the processing described above, the value of the flag F_main_effect_end is set to 1 when the main effect ends. When the QR code is generated after executing the process of step S3014 described above, information indicating that the main effect has ended is included in the QR code described above. By including information indicating that the main effect has ended in the QR code, the gaming machine server 3100 can acquire that the main effect has ended. The gaming machine server 3100 generates a password including permission information for setting the value of the above-described flag F_sub_effect_permission to 1 based on obtaining that the main effect has ended. When the password is entered by the player, the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 sets the value of the flag F_sub_effect_permission to 1 based on the permission information included in the password.

By processing in this way, the execution of the subsidiary performance is not permitted immediately after the main performance is finished, but the execution of the subsidiary performance is permitted after the game machine server 3100 is once accessed. In particular, by setting so as to permit the execution of the subsidiary effect on and after the day following the day of access to the gaming machine server 3100, it is possible to allow the game to be played at the slot machine 1010 on and after the next day, and the continuation. It is possible to make a game by itself. It is possible to increase opportunities for players to visit game parlors and to create opportunities, thereby improving and stabilizing the operating rate of the slot machine 1010 in the amusement parlors.

When it is determined that the value of the flag F_sub_effect_permission is 1 in the determination process of step S3012 described above (YES), it is determined whether or not the subsidiary effect has ended (step S3015). In this determination process, when the sub-performance consists of a plurality of unit performances, it is determined whether or not all of the plurality of unit performances have been completed. When it is determined that the subsidiary effect has not ended (NO), this subroutine is immediately ended.

When it is determined that the subsidiary performance has ended (YES), the mission that the subsidiary performance has ended is cleared, so the additional value corresponding to this mission is stored in the additional value storage means 1292 of the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010. (step S3016), the read addition value is added to the current value of the achievement status information (step S3017), and this subroutine ends.

FIG. 33 is a time chart showing an outline of unit effects to be executed when master-slave effects are executed. In the example of FIG. 33, when 10 unit games are executed by the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010, the sub-control means of the slot machine 1010 corresponding to each of these 10 unit games A unit performance is executed by the control of 1200 .

In the example shown in FIG. 33, the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010 executes 10 unit games. Four unit performances are executed as performances.

First, the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010 decides to execute the master-slave effect based on the winning of the special combination (steps S3003 and S3005 in FIG. 30). Based on the execution of six unit games by the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010, the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 executes six unit effects of main effects 1 to 6. be. When the main effect 6 is executed, it is determined that the main effect has ended, and the value of the flag F_main_effect_end is set to 1 (steps S3013 and S3014 in FIG. 30).

As described above, when the QR code is generated after the value of the flag F_main_effect_end is set to 1, information indicating that the main effect has ended is included in the QR code. After that, the information contained in the QR code is transmitted to the gaming machine server 3100 via the mobile phone 2100. FIG. By doing so, the gaming machine server 3100 can acquire that the main effect has ended.

After that, the game machine server 3100 generates a password by including information for permitting the sub-effect in the password, based on obtaining that the main effect has ended. When the player inputs the password to the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010, the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 sets the flag F_sub_effect_permission based on the information included in the password for permitting the sub-effect. Set the value to 1. Based on the fact that the value of the flag F_sub_effect_permission is set to 1, execution of the subsidiary effect is started (step S3008 in FIG. 30).

By configuring in this way, after the main performance is finished, the subsidiary performance is not executed immediately, but the gaming machine server 3100 is accessed, the execution of the subsidiary performance is permitted in the gaming machine server 3100, and then, A sub performance is executed. In this way, by adding access to the gaming machine server 3100 to the conditions for executing the sub-effect, it is possible to increase opportunities to play games on the slot machine 1010 or create opportunities, and the slot machine 1010 is installed. It is possible to increase the operating rate at amusement arcades that have
<<Multiple effect execution processing>>
FIG. 31 is a subroutine showing processing for executing multiple effects. As described above, in multiple effects, even if the order of performing a plurality of unit effects is determined in advance, when the unit effects are executed, the one to be executed may be determined each time.

First, it is determined whether or not it is time to start a unit game (step S3101). When it is determined that it is the timing when the unit game is started (YES), it is determined whether or not this process of multiple effects has already been executed (step S3102). When it is determined that the process of multiple effects has not yet been executed (NO), it is determined whether or not a predetermined combination has been won by the combination lottery process of the combination lottery means 1120 of the main control means 1100 (step S3103). When it is determined that the predetermined combination has not been won (NO), this subroutine is terminated immediately.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined combination has been won (YES), it is determined whether or not the contents of the mission have been decided (step S3104). When it is determined that the contents of the mission have not yet been decided (YES), the contents of the mission are decided according to the winning combination (step S3105).

When it is determined that the contents of the mission have already been determined in the determination process of step S3104 described above (NO), or when the process of step S3105 is executed, it is determined whether or not it has been decided to perform a plurality of effects. (Step S3106). When it is determined that execution of multiple effects is not determined (NO), this subroutine is terminated immediately.

On the other hand, when it is determined that it is determined to execute multiple effects (YES), or when it is determined that the process of multiple effects has already been executed in the determination process of step S3102 described above (YES), the end It is determined whether or not the number of performed unit effects has reached a predetermined number or more (step S3107). That is, it can be determined whether or not the first half of the unit performance has ended. When it is determined that the number of finished unit effects has reached the predetermined number or more (YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the flag F_remain_effect_permission is 1 (step S3108). The flag F_remain_effect_permission is a flag indicating whether or not execution of the remaining unit effect, that is, the latter half of the unit effect is permitted. , and when the value of the flag F_remain_effect_permission is 0, it indicates that execution of the remaining unit effect is not permitted. When it is determined in step S3108 that the value of the flag F_remain_effect_permission is not 1 (NO), this subroutine ends immediately.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the flag F_remain_effect_permission is 1 (YES), or when it is determined that the number of completed unit effects is not equal to or greater than a predetermined number in the determination process of step S3107 (NO) selects one of the remaining unit effects and starts execution (step S3109), and ends this subroutine.

When it is determined that it is not the timing at which the unit game is started (NO) in the determination process of step S3101 described above, it is determined whether or not it is the timing at which the unit game is finished (step S3110). When it is determined that it is not the time when the unit game ends (NO), this subroutine ends immediately.

On the other hand, when it is determined that it is time to end the unit game (YES), it is determined whether or not there is an already finished unit effect among the plurality of effects (step S3111). When it is determined that there is no completed unit performance (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a finished unit performance (YES), the number of finished unit performances is counted (step S3112), and the number is stored in the storage means of the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010. (Step S3113), it is determined whether or not the number of finished unit effects is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (step S3114). When it is determined that the number of completed unit performances is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number (NO), this subroutine is terminated immediately.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of finished unit effects is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the flag F_remain_effect_permission is 1 (step S3115). When it is determined that the value of the flag F_remain_effect_permission is not 1 (NO), the value of the flag F_part_effect_end is set to 1 (step S3116), and this subroutine ends.

By executing the processing described above, the value of the flag F_remain_effect_permission is set to 1 when the first half of the effect is completed. When the QR code is generated after executing the process of step S3116 described above, information indicating that the first half of the effect has ended is included in the QR code described above. By including information indicating that the main effect has ended in the QR code, the gaming machine server 3100 can acquire that the first half of the effect has ended. The gaming machine server 3100 generates a password including permission information for setting the value of the above-described flag F_remain_effect_permission to 1 based on the fact that the effect in the first half has ended. When the password is entered by the player, the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 sets the value of the flag F_remain_effect_permission to 1 based on the permission information included in the password.

By processing in this way, the execution of the second half of the performance is not permitted immediately after the first half of the performance is completed, but the execution of the second half of the performance is permitted only after the game machine server 3100 is once accessed. Become. In particular, by setting so as to permit the execution of the second half of the effect from the day after the day when the gaming machine server 3100 is accessed, the slot machine 1010 can be played from the next day onward. The game can be played continuously. It is possible to increase opportunities for players to visit game parlors and to create opportunities, thereby improving and stabilizing the operating rate of the slot machine 1010 in the amusement parlors.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the flag F_remain_effect_permission is 1 (YES), it is determined whether or not all the unit effects have been executed (step S3117). When it is determined that all of the unit effects have not been executed (NO), this subroutine is terminated immediately. On the other hand, when it is determined that all of the unit effects have been executed (YES), the mission of executing all of the unit effects has been cleared. (not shown), the read addition value is added to the value of the current achievement status information (step S3118), and this subroutine ends.

FIG. 34 is a time chart showing an outline of unit effects to be executed when multiple effects are executed. In both the example of FIG. 34(a) and the example of FIG. 34(b), when 10 unit games are executed by the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010, each of these 10 unit games Correspondingly, the unit performance is executed under the control of the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 .

In the example shown in FIG. 34(a), the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010 executes 10 unit games, during which the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 executes the first to tenth unit games. This is an example in which effects are executed in order. In the example shown in FIG. 34(b), the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010 executes 10 unit games, during which the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 executes the first to tenth unit games. In this example, one unit effect to be executed is determined from among the effects, and the unit effect is executed.

First, both in the example of FIG. 34(a) and the example of FIG. 34(b), it is decided to execute a plurality of effects based on the fact that the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010 wins the special combination. (steps S3103 and S3105 in FIG. 31).

In the example shown in FIG. 34(a), the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010 executes the unit game six times. are sequentially executed as the first half of the performance. When the sixth unit effect is executed, the value of the flag F_part_effect_end is set to 1 assuming that the first half of the effect is finished (steps S3114 and S3116 in FIG. 31).

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 34(b), the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010 executes six unit games, and the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 executes the first to The sixth six unit effects are executed as the first half effect. As described above, the 1st to 6th unit effects are determined each time one unit effect to be executed from among the 1st to 10th unit effects. When the sixth unit effect is executed, the value of the flag F_part_effect_end is set to 1 assuming that the first half of the effect is finished (steps S3114 and S3116 in FIG. 31).

As described above, when the QR code is generated after the value of the flag F_part_effect_end is set to 1, information indicating that the first half of the effect has ended is included in the QR code. After that, the information contained in the QR code is transmitted to the gaming machine server 3100 via the mobile phone 2100. FIG. By doing so, the gaming machine server 3100 can acquire that the first half of the presentation has ended.

After that, the gaming machine server 3100 generates a password by including information for permitting the second half of the performance on the basis of obtaining that the first half of the performance has ended. When the password is input to the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 by the player, the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 sets the flag F_remain_effect_permission based on the information for permitting the latter half of the effect included in the password. to 1. Based on the fact that the value of the flag F_remain_effect_permission is set to 1, execution of the second half of the effect is started (step S3109 in FIG. 31).

By configuring in this way, the game machine server 3100 is accessed and the game machine server 3100 is permitted to execute the latter half of the production, instead of immediately executing the latter half of the production after the first half of the production is completed. After that, the latter half of the production is executed. In this way, by adding access to the gaming machine server 3100 to the condition for executing the second half of the presentation, it is possible to increase opportunities to play games on the slot machine 1010 or to create opportunities, so that the slot machine 1010 can be used. It is possible to increase the operating rate in the installed game parlor.
<<Continuous effect execution processing>>
FIG. 32 is a subroutine showing processing for executing continuous effects. As described above, the continuous effect is a effect in which a plurality of unit effects are associated with each other in a predetermined order of execution, and a rare effect that may be executed infrequently is included in the plurality of unit effects. can be

First, it is determined whether or not the player has made a bet (step S3201). This determination is a process of determining whether or not the player has operated the 1-bet switch 1062, the 2-bet switch 1064, or the maximum bet switch 1066.

When it is determined that a bet operation has been performed (YES), it is determined whether or not the previous effect is being continued (step S3202). When it is determined that the previous effect is being continued, the effect is interrupted (step S3203).

When it is determined that the previous effect is not continued in the determination process of step S3202 described above (NO), or when the process of step S3203 is executed, this subroutine ends immediately. In this way, when the player makes a bet operation, even if another effect is already being performed, it is possible to immediately prepare for starting the continuous effect and wait.

When it is determined in the determination process of step S3201 that the player has not performed the betting operation (NO), it is determined whether or not it is time to start the unit game (step S3204). When it is determined that it is the timing when the unit game is started (YES), it is determined whether or not this continuous effect processing is already being executed (step S3205). When it is determined that the continuous effect processing has not yet been executed (NO), it is determined whether or not a predetermined combination has been won by the combination lottery process of the combination lottery means 1120 of the main control means 1100 (step S3206). When it is determined that the predetermined combination has not been won (NO), this subroutine is terminated immediately.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined combination has been won (YES), it is determined whether or not the contents of the mission have been decided (step S3207). When it is determined that the contents of the mission have not yet been decided (YES), the contents of the mission are decided according to the winning combination (step S3208).

When it is determined that the contents of the mission have already been determined in the determination process of step S3207 described above (NO), or when the process of step S3208 is executed, it is determined whether or not it is determined to execute the continuous effect. (Step S3209). When it is determined that the execution of the continuous effect is not determined (NO), this subroutine is terminated immediately.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution of the continuous effect is determined (YES), it is determined whether or not to execute the rarely executed rare effect (step S3210). In this process, for example, a random number may be generated and whether or not to execute the rare effect may be determined according to the value of the random number. Further, in the process of step S3210, when it is determined to execute the rare effect, the timing for executing the rare effect is also determined.

When it is determined that the continuous effect process has already been executed in the determination process of step S3205 described above (YES), or when the process of step S3210 is executed, it is determined whether or not it is time to execute the rare effect. (step S3211). When it is determined that it is not the timing to execute the rare effect (NO), the normal effect is selected as the next effect (step S3212), and this subroutine ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined that it is time to execute the rare effect (YES), the rare effect is selected as the next effect (step S3213), and this subroutine ends.

When it is determined that it is not the timing when the unit game is started (NO) in the determination process of step S3204 described above, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the unit game is finished (step S3214). When it is determined that it is not the time when the unit game ends (NO), this subroutine ends immediately.

When it is determined that it is time for the unit game to end (YES), it is determined whether or not all of the continuous effects have been executed (step S3215), and when it is determined that all of the continuous effects have not been executed ( If NO), immediately terminate this subroutine. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the continuous effects have been executed (YES), the mission of completing the continuous effects has been cleared, so the additional value corresponding to this mission is added to the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010. It reads from the value storage means 1292, adds the read added value to the value of the current achievement status information (step S3216), and ends this subroutine.

FIG. 35 is a time chart showing an outline of unit effects to be executed when continuous effects are executed. In both the example of FIG. 35(a) and the example of FIG. 35(b), when 10 unit games are executed by the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010, each of these 10 unit games Correspondingly, the unit performance is executed under the control of the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 .

The example shown in FIG. 35(a) is an example in which the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 executes normal effects (effects 7 to 10) in the second half. In the case of the example of FIG. 35(a), it is determined to execute the continuous effect based on the winning of the special combination by the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010 (steps S3206 and S3208), and then, in the process of step S3210, it is determined not to execute the rare effect.

On the other hand, the example shown in FIG. 35(b) is an example in which the sub-control means 1200 of the slot machine 1010 executes rare effects (effect 7' to effect 10') in the second half. In the case of the example of FIG. 35(b), it is decided to execute the continuous effect based on the winning of the special combination by the main control means 1100 of the slot machine 1010 (steps S3206 and S3208 in FIG. 32). , and then, in the process of step S3210, when it is decided to execute the rare effect.

By executing such processing, it is possible to set the execution of the rare effect as a condition of the mission, and the player needs to continue playing the game until the rare effect is executed. It is possible to maintain or improve the operating rate of the gaming machine by actively playing the game.
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The problem to be solved by the invention according to the invention according to the claim at the time of filing of the application (original invention), the means for solving the problem, and the effects of the original invention are as follows.
(a) Original Problems to be Solved by the Invention Conventionally, gaming machines were able to display slump graphs, etc., but the data indicated by the slump graphs are the results of past games played on the gaming machine. It simply shows or shows something after some statistical processing, and it is not something that can be displayed about the player or for each player. In addition, since there was no storage medium that could be directly operated or managed by the player, even the results displayed as a slump graph could not be saved, and the player could not play the game for a long time. Even if you do, it is naturally not possible to save the game history on a recording medium, etc., and you can look back and review the past game history of each player yourself, or use the game machine again at another opportunity. It was extremely difficult to reflect it again.

For example, even with gaming machines of the same model installed in one amusement arcade, the history of games played on one gaming machine cannot be transferred to another different gaming machine. Even if you play a game for a long time and accumulate a sufficient amount of gaming history on one gaming machine, it is not possible to reflect that gaming history on other gaming machines. had to proceed. For this reason, the player cannot let other players know that he/she is sufficiently proficient or has enough experience with the game machine, and the player is likely to fall into frustration. rice field.

However, if the game machine is configured so that the player can input and output various kinds of information to and from the gaming machine simply through the interposition of a storage medium or the like, some kind of fraudulent act may occur by processing the information stored in the storage medium. Since there is a possibility of being able to do so, it is fully assumed that unfairness will arise among players and that an undesirable situation will arise.

In addition, some games attempt to continuously attract the player to the game by performing a continuous production with a narrative, but when simply comparing the progress of the game and the production, the game results It seems that there are few players who try to execute the production even at the expense of the performance.

The original invention was made in view of the above points, and the object thereof is to provide a game machine so that the history of games played on one gaming machine can be transferred to another different gaming machine. In addition to managing the history of the game, it prevents fraudulent acts in advance and prevents unfairness between players. To provide a game machine system capable of maintaining the operating rate of the game machine.
(b) Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above objects, in the original invention, following a predetermined effect out of the associated effects in response to the transmission of the end information, To generate successor performance permission information for permitting execution of a successor performance to be executed.

Specifically, the gaming machine system according to the original invention is
A gaming machine system including a gaming machine capable of advancing a game based on player's operation, and an external processing means for executing processing related to the game played in the gaming machine,
The game machine is
production means for notifying game information about the game;
an effect control means for executing an effect associated with a predetermined relationship in the effect means based on the progress of the game;
and end information generating means for generating end information based on execution of a predetermined effect out of the associated effects,
The external processing means, in response to the transmission of the end information, generates succeeding effect permission information for permitting execution of a succeeding effect to be executed subsequent to the predetermined effect out of the associated effects. It is characterized by including permission information generating means for

The gaming machine system according to the initial invention described above includes a gaming machine and an external processing means. A game machine is a machine that allows a game to proceed, and the game is performed based on the player's operation. The external processing means executes processing related to games played on the gaming machine.

The gaming machine includes production means, production control means, and end information generation means. The effect means is for notifying game information about a game. The game information may be related to the game, and may be explicit or implicit for the player. The effect control means controls the effect to be executed by the effect means based on the progress of the game. This effect is associated with a predetermined relationship. The end information generating means generates end information based on execution of a predetermined effect out of the associated effects.

The external processing means includes permission information generation means for generating succession effect permission information. The succeeding effect permission information is information for permitting execution of a succeeding effect to be executed following a predetermined effect out of the associated effects in response to transmission of the end information. That is, the associated effects include a predetermined effect and a successor effect that is executed subsequent to this predetermined effect. As for the order of processing, first, a predetermined effect is executed in the game machine, thereby generating end information. Next, the end information is transmitted from the gaming machine to the external processing means. The external processing means receives the transmitted end information, generates successor effect permission information, and transmits it to the gaming machine. The game machine receives the transmitted succeeding effect permission information and executes the succeeding effect to be executed following the predetermined effect. In this way, the successor effect is not executed unless the end information is transmitted to the external processing means and the external processing means generates the successor effect permission information.

By doing so, the succeeding production is not executed unless the predetermined production is executed. In addition, since the successor effect is associated with a predetermined effect, in order for the player to visually recognize or recognize the successor effect, the predetermined effect is first executed, and then the external processing is performed. Successor performance permission information must be received from the means. In this way, by making the timing at which the predetermined effect can be recognized and the timing at which the succeeding effect can be recognized different, the player does not have to play the game again in order to recognize the succeeding effect. Since it is possible to increase the opportunities for players to visit the game parlor, it is possible to increase the operating rate of the amusement parlor.

In addition, the game machine system according to the original invention is
said external processing means being accessible by information intermediary means operable by a player;
It is preferable that the information intermediation means acquires the end information from the gaming machine and transmits it to the external processing means based on the player's operation.

Since the end information is transmitted from the game machine to the external processing means via the information intermediation means, the end information can be transmitted easily and simply.

Furthermore, the game machine system according to the original invention,
the gaming machine generates access information including location information indicating the location of the external processing means and the end information;
It is preferable that the information intermediation means acquires the access information from the gaming machine based on the player's operation, and accesses the external processing means indicated by the location information.

Since the access information includes the location information and the end information, the processing can be simplified, and the handling of the information can be simplified.

Furthermore, the game machine system according to the original invention is
It is preferable that the external processing means transmits the succession effect permission information to the information intermediation means in response to the access from the information intermediation means.

Since the succeeding effect permission information is also transmitted and received through the information intermediation means, the processing can be made easy and simple.

In addition, the game machine system according to the original invention is
The successor effect permission information transmitted to the information intermediation means can be input to the gaming machine by a player's operation,
It is preferable that the successor effect is executed based on the progress of the game performed after the successor effect permission information is input.

Since the succession effect permission information is input to the game machine by the player's operation, the succession effect permission information is not directly transmitted to the game machine, so that the amount of information to be handled can be restricted, so that illegal actions can be prevented. Unauthorized acts can be prevented by making it difficult to input a large amount of information.

Furthermore, the gaming machine system according to the original invention is
The external processing means is
achievement state information storage means for storing information indicating the achievement state of the game, which is changed when a predetermined achievement condition determined according to the progress of the game is satisfied;
It is preferable to include achievement state information changing means for determining that the achievement condition is satisfied and changing the achievement state information when execution of the succeeding performance is finished.

The external processing means includes achievement status information storage means and achievement status information change means. The achievement state information storage means stores achievement state information. The achievement state information is information that is changed by at least one of a change in "game progress information" and a clearing of the "progress establishment condition", which will be described later. For example, it is a parameter that is changed by at least one of the state of "game history" and "clearance of mission".

The aforementioned "game progress information" is history information indicating the history of games that have been played, and means information that inevitably changes as the game progresses. In particular, it is preferable to change immediately as the game progresses. By doing so, the progress of the game can be immediately reflected. For example, there are the number of times a unit game has been played, the number of times a special role has been won, and the like. Further, the "progress establishment condition" refers to a condition determined according to at least one of the progress of the game and the progress of the effect performed based on the progress of the game. When the game or performance is advanced, it is determined that the condition determined as the ``progress establishment condition'' is satisfied, so that the ``progress establishment condition'' is cleared, and the sufficiency information is generated.

The achievement state information changing means assumes that a predetermined achievement condition is satisfied when execution of the succeeding performance is finished. This changes the achievement status information. In this way, by setting the completion of execution of the succeeding production as the achievement condition, the achievement state information is changed only after all the productions are completed. Since the game is played continuously to finish all the effects, the operation rate of the game machine in the game parlor can be improved or maintained.

Furthermore, the game machine system according to the original invention is
The associated performance includes a plurality of unit performances executed in a predetermined order,
The effect control means executes a predetermined one unit effect out of the plurality of unit effects as the predetermined effect,
The end information generating means generates the end information when the one unit effect is executed,
It is preferable that the performance control means executes another unit game to be executed following the one unit performance as the successor performance based on the successor performance permission information.

In addition, the game machine system according to the original invention is
The associated performance includes a plurality of unit performances,
The production control means executes a selected one of the plurality of unit productions,
It is preferable that the end information generating means generates end information when the number of unit effects executed by the effect control means reaches a predetermined number.

A unit performance is a performance that is a basic unit for constructing a performance. Even if one unit performance is performed when one unit game is performed, two or more unit performances are performed when one unit game is performed. good too. As described above, the unit game and the unit performance are not limited by the relationship of the number of unit performances, as long as the correspondence is clearly defined. For example, one unit performance may be executed in one unit game, and two or more unit performances may be executed in another unit game. For example, the type and number of corresponding unit performances may differ depending on whether a winning combination is won or not, or the type and number of corresponding unit performances may vary depending on the type of winning combination.

In this way, by generating end information according to the number of unit effects, it is only necessary to count the number of executed unit effects, so that the process of generating end information can be facilitated.

Furthermore, the game machine system according to the original invention,
The associated performance includes a plurality of unit performances,
It is preferable that the achievement state information changing means determines that the achievement condition is satisfied and changes the achievement state information when all of the plurality of unit performances have been executed.

In this way, since the achievement condition is not satisfied unless all the unit performances are executed, the player who intends to change the achievement state information continues to play the game until all the unit performances are completed. It is possible to increase or maintain the operating rate of the game machines in the store.

Furthermore, the gaming machine system according to the original invention is
including role lottery means for performing lottery processing for a role to be used in the game,
The production control means is
When the state of winning the predetermined winning combination is maintained, the associated production is continuously executed,
It is preferable that the continuous execution of the associated effect is interrupted when the state of winning the predetermined combination is not maintained.

By doing so, when the winning state is not maintained, the continuous execution of the production is interrupted. can be changed, the player continues to play the game so as to maintain the winning state, so that the operating rate of the gaming machine can be maintained by increasing the number of games can.

Furthermore, the game machine system according to the original invention is
including role lottery means for performing lottery processing for a role to be used in the game,
The production control means is
executing the plurality of unit performances in accordance with the predetermined order when the game is being played while the state of winning the predetermined combination is maintained;
It is preferable that the execution of the plurality of unit performances is interrupted when the game is played with a transition from a state in which a predetermined combination has been won to a state in which the game has not been won.

Here, ``transition from a state in which a predetermined winning combination has been won to a state in which a predetermined winning combination has not been won" is, for example, a case where a predetermined winning combination has been won. In this way, the player can maintain the operation rate of the gaming machine by increasing the number of times the game is played by continuously playing the game so as to maintain the winning state. can be done.

Also, even after the unit game is over (three reels are stopped and the payout process is over), the effect may continue. In such a case, it is preferable that the game be interrupted at will by the player. For example, when the player operates the bet switch, preparations are made to start the next unit game, so the effect that has been continuing can be terminated. In this way, since the performance can be interrupted, the unit game can be performed sequentially, so that the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

Furthermore, when a continuous effect is performed, it may be branched to a so-called rare effect that is rarely executed midway, and the completion of the rare effect may be set as the achievement condition for changing the achievement state information. By doing so, the game is played until the rare effect is executed, so the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.
(c) Effect of the Original Invention Manage the history of games played on one gaming machine so that the history of games played on one gaming machine can be transferred to another different gaming machine, and prevent cheating in advance, By preventing the occurrence of unfairness among players and by performing continuous performances and continuous performances, it is possible to continuously play games and maintain the operating rate of the gaming machine.

Application Example 1 (Modified Example 1):
FIG. 36 shows a smartphone and installed applications. FIG. 37 shows that mobile phone 2100 of mobile phone communication system 2000 shown in FIG. 1 has been changed to a plurality of smart phones 2101a to 2101n. Therefore, the functions already described for the mobile phone 2100 can be directly replaced with the smartphones 2101a to 2101n, so the description of all of them will be used.

A smartphone 2101 shown in FIG. 36A has all the functions of the mobile phone 2100 described above, and installed applications are displayed on the liquid crystal screen in the form of a plurality of icons. As application software provided by the applicant of the present application, there is "My Slot", and since this software is installed in the smartphone 2101, the My Slot icon 2101A is displayed on the screen (Fig. 36 (A) Third icon from the left in the lower row).

FIG. 36B shows my slot icon 2101A installed on the smart phone 2101. FIG. The gaming machine server 3100 described above can transmit a push notification to the smartphone 2101 via the packet network 2300 or the network 3200, and notifies that the setting value notification mission has been won. When receiving the push notification, the smartphone 2101 displays the line notification on the upper part of the liquid crystal screen, and then displays that the push notification has been received. The right figure of FIG. 36(B) shows that only one push notification has been received from the gaming machine server 3100 by the numerical value on the right shoulder of my slot icon 2101A.

38 to 44 show display screens of smartphones.

The gaming machine server 3100 confirms that the users registered in the Ore-Slot system can know the actual settings of the slot machine (that the set value notification mission has been won by lottery, or that the set value Notification mission is decided) is notified by push notification. When the owner of the smart phone 2101 taps the icon shown on the right in FIG. 36(B), the screen shifts to the notification screen of my slot app (see FIG. 38(A)), and the received notifications are displayed from the top in order of newest. do. As a predetermined method, an announcement may be made when an access is made to my slot. In that case, since it will lead to finding sleepy users, it may be possible to make them aware of the model by having them access it every day. As the latest information, it is displayed about my slot "Pachislot new model setting value notification mission winning".

When the owner of the smart phone 2101 taps "Latest Notification" in the state of FIG. 38(A), the details of the notification are displayed (see FIG. 38(B)). As a notice from my slot, I won the setting value announcement mission for the new pachislot model. When you complete the mission for each model below, the real setting value (actually set setting value) will be announced up to 6 times.
● “Yamishibai 2” Mission 1
● "Cross 5" Mission 2
● "GATE2" Mission 3
● "Cinderella Blade 4" Mission 4, the content of the announcement.

When the owner of the smart phone 2101 taps the password issuance/icon in the state of FIG. 38(B), the screen shifts to FIG. FIG. 39(A) is a password issue target model list screen, and a plurality of pachislot machines are listed in order from the top, with release dates of "Yamishibai 2", "Cross 5", "GATE 2", and "Cinderella Blade 4". New models are displayed in order from top to bottom.

When the owner of the smart phone 2101 taps the Yamishibai 2 icon at the top in the state of FIG. 39(A), the state shifts to FIG. 39(B). The smartphone 2101 and the gaming machine server 3100 communicate according to a predetermined password issuing protocol and mission issuing protocol via the base station 2200, the packet network 2300, and the network 3200, and the gaming machine server 3100 notifies the password and the mission. do. Of course, the gaming machine server 3100 recognizes that the four models of the smartphones 2101 that have accessed have won the setting value notification mission, and when issuing passwords and missions, different passwords are entered for each of the four models. and missions individually. For example, when the gaming machine server 3100 creates a password “Onerohi” and missions for “Yamishibai 2” to (1) complete 256 games, (2) win BB, or (3) win RB, the smartphone 2101 Send to

When the smartphone 2101 receives the password and the mission from the gaming machine server 3100, the setting value notification mission related to “Yamishibai 2” is set to (1) 256 games as the password “Onerohi” and mission conditions by the Ore Slot app. (2) BB winning or (3) RB winning is displayed.

Similarly, when the owner of the smart phone 2101 taps the second cross 5 icon from the top in the state of FIG. 39(A), the state shifts to FIG. 40(A). The smartphone 2101 and the gaming machine server 3100 perform the above-described predetermined communication to notify the password and the mission. The set value notification mission related to "Cross 5" must be (1) completed 300 games, (2) won cherry 10 times, or (3) won watermelon 20 times as the password "Yomanuwo" and the mission conditions. display.

Similarly, when the owner of the smart phone 2101 taps the Cinderella Blade 4 icon at the bottom in the state of FIG. 39(A), the state shifts to FIG. 40(B). The smartphone 2101 and the gaming machine server 3100 perform the above-described predetermined communication to notify the password and the mission. The set value notification mission for "Cinderella Blade 4" has the password "Masatsuhoha" and the mission conditions are (1) completed 256 games, (2) 1 pseudo BB win, or (3) 2 pseudo RB wins. to show that Although not shown, when the GATE2 icon is tapped, the setting value notification mission for "GATE2" is performed with the password "memememememera" and the mission conditions as (1) 200 games completed, (2) winning BB once, or (3) Displaying that one of the RB wins has been achieved.

One mobile application is, for example, LINE, and by downloading it to the smartphone 2101, it becomes possible to exchange messages between LINE users. The owner of the smart phone 2101 and his friends A to N form a pachislot group. The owner of the smartphone 2101 uses LINE to tell friends A to N, "You won the pachislot setting value notification mission of Netsha. Let's play Netsha's pachislot."

In addition, when the owner of the smartphone 2101 creates the password "Onerohi" and the mission for "Pachislot Yamishibai 2", (1) complete 256 games, (2) win BB, or (3) win RB, Contact the smart phone 2101. Regarding "Cross 5", the password is "Yomanuwo" and the mission conditions are (1) completed 300 games, (2) winning cherry 10 times, or (3) winning watermelon 20 times. 41(A)).

Then, the owner of the smartphone 2101, regarding "GATE2", the password is "memememememera" and the mission conditions are either (1) 200 games completed, (2) BB winning once, or (3) RB winning once. Notify the achievement. For "Cinderella Blade 4", the password is "Masatsuhoha" and the mission conditions are (1) 256 games completed, (2) 1 pseudo BB win, or (3) 2 pseudo RB wins. contact (see FIG. 41(B)).

Finally, the owner of the smartphone 2101 communicates, "Members who have completed the mission, please paste the QR code or URL here." (See FIG. 42(A)). Friend A to friend N, who form the pachislot group, each have expressed their intention to participate in the "net company's pachislot setting value notification mission" for which the owner of the smart phone 2101 won (see FIG. 42(A)). . As a matter of course, similar exchanges are displayed on the display screens of the smartphones owned by friends A to N, so that each person can recognize the password corresponding to each model.

The owner of the smart phone 2101 and his friends A to N have already registered as members and entered their profiles, so they can play "my slot". Play 2", ``Cross 5'', ``GATE 2'' or ``Cinderella Blade 4'' is selected, and the issued password is entered into the pachislot machine to start the game. Note that not only the owner of the smart phone 2101 but also his friends A to N can play the set value notification mission by inputting the issued password for each model.

Each of the four pachislot machines has a game machine server 3100 (external processing means) capable of generating game execution information on the condition that the player has completed the mission when the password for the set value notification mission is entered. and access information (e.g., URL) including at least location information indicating the location of the game and setting value information related to the setting values actually set for playing the game, and can be acquired by the smartphone 2101 (information intermediation means). It is displayed on the image display device 1034 in a form (for example, QR code). Simply put, the QR code contains at least the URL and the "actual settings".

Friend K has completed the mission by achieving cherry winning 10 times with cross 5, and has pasted the QR code as it is. Friend C has completed the mission by playing 256 games with Shinbure 4, and has converted the QR code into a URL and pasted it (see FIG. 42(A)).

When the owner of the smartphone 2101 converts the QR code of the cross 5 into a URL and accesses the game machine server 3100 to transfer the data, the game machine server 3100 is the owner of the smartphone 2101 that won the set value notification mission. As well as recognizing that there is a setting value in the transferred data, it transmits a push notification including this setting value information. Also, when the owner of the smart phone 2101 accesses the game machine server 3100 by using the URL of Simbra 4 and transfers data, the game machine server 3100 confirms that he is the owner of the smart phone 2101 that has won the set value notification mission. Along with recognition, it also recognizes the setting value in the transferred data and sends a push notification including this setting value information.

FIG. 43(A) is similar to the smartphone 2101 shown in FIG. 36(A), and when the smartphone 2101 receives two push notifications, the smartphone 2101 displays the line notification on the upper part of the liquid crystal screen and then receives the push notification. display that The right figure of FIG. 43(B) shows that two push notifications have been received from the gaming machine server 3100 by the numerical value on the right shoulder of my slot icon 2101A. When this push notification is opened, information that can display the setting values actually set for the model is sent.

In addition, when my slot app is running, convert the QR code of the cross 5 into a URL or read the URL of the thimble 4, access the gaming machine server 3100 and transfer the data, and the above procedure will be performed. After that, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 44(B) or FIG. 44(C), it is possible to directly display the "notice from my slot" screen.

The gaming machine server 3100 notifies the owner of the smart phone 2101 that has won the setting value notification mission that the actual setting of the relevant slot machine has become known by push notification (see FIG. 44(A)). The first push notification is the second notification from the top, and it says "About my slot 'Pachislot Cross 5 setting value announcement'". The last push notification is the top notification, and it says "About my slot 'Pachislot Cinderella Blade 4 setting value notification'".

When you tap the first push notification icon, the content of the notification is displayed. times." and "● 'cross 5' set value 1". In particular, the gaming machine server 3100 stores the maximum number of notifications of 6 times and has notified once, so it subtracts 1 and notifies that the remaining number of times is 5 (stores the remaining number of times of 5). Also, it is found that the setting value of the cross 5, which is the player's greatest concern, is 1, which is the lowest value. The owner, who is a winner, informs friends A to N that the cross 5 on which friend K is actually playing has a set value of 1. It is conceivable that friend K will immediately move to another pachislot machine among the four models.

When you tap the last push notification icon, the content of the notification is displayed. 4 times." and "● 'Cinderella Blade 4' set value 6". In particular, the gaming machine server 3100 stores the number of remaining notifications of 5 and has notified once, so it subtracts 1 and notifies that the remaining number of times is 4. Also, it is found that the set value of Cinderella Blade 4, which is the player's greatest concern, is 6, which is the maximum value. The owner, who is a winner, informs friends A to N that Cinderella Blade 4, which friend C is actually playing, has a set value of 6. FIG. It is thought that friend C will continue to hit this Cinderella Blade 4 with confidence.

Even if friend K or friend C accesses the URL as the owner of the smart phone 2101 does, the smartphone of friend K or friend C (another information mediating means different from the first information mediating means) is the smart phone. 2101, the gaming machine server 3100 disables display of the actually set setting values. For example, "You have not won the setting value notification mission, so you cannot notify the setting value." is displayed on the screen. That is, the gaming machine server 3100 does not notify the setting value.

As will be described below, this is a mechanism that makes it easier for a specific player to determine the internal state.

What you need is a mobile interlocking system (Ore Slot), which can identify users when reading passwords in Ore Slot. The aim is to increase the player's motivation by issuing a password that works favorably for the player.

As a series of flows, I randomly inform the player that it will be easier to determine the internal state. It becomes easier for the player to determine the setting. Only on the day, the fact that it is not easily selected with probability leads to gaming motivation. The player issues a password from Ore-Slot as usual and plays the game. When a game is played, it is notified (in the mission) that the internal state has been determined with a certain probability. The probabilities themselves can be made to vary by pass. After receiving the notification, the internal state of the actual machine can be determined by reading the path from the actual machine. If you read the pass and access my slot, it will suggest the settings of the model you were hitting.

Ore Slot Server: Notifies (lottery) that users who have registered with Ore Slot can understand the settings. The notification method is a mechanism that can be notified without accessing like the PUSH notification. You can discover sleep users and notify them when they access my slot. Make them access every day and make them aware of the model. The user goes to the hall and enters a specific password into the Ore Slot, but the model for which the specific password is entered will notify the mission achievement according to the conditions. At that time, setting information is given to the ejected QR code. The user reads the QR code and accesses the Ore Slot server. Linking with the user is performed in the Ore Slot server, and the setting information is announced when the linking is completed.

A limit on the number of times is set in the Ore Slot server so that the login account cannot be passed around. Select more special users by preparing multiple difficulty levels for mission achievement. If you want to announce it at 1/100 or 1/50, I think I'll give it a try. You can give a specific user a pass that is valid for that day only. By linking with the Ore-Slow server, anyone other than a specific user can play. Since the Ore Slot server is the start of the flow, you can adjust the number of wins according to the operating status and reaction. The number of winners will be doubled every Friday, or the lottery will be held twice in the morning and evening.

Application Example 2 (Modified Example 2 in which the following functions are added to Example 1):
Embodiment 2, in which the following functions are added to the above-described Embodiment 1, will be described in detail. Embodiment 2 alone is novel and inventive.

FIG. 45 is a front view showing the front surface of a slot machine 1010 according to this embodiment (modification example), like FIG. The difference from FIG. 4 is that a setting mode display section 1040b is provided on the lower panel 1040a on the front side (player side) of the front door 1040, so the description of FIG. 4 is used for other explanations.

As described above, the setting mode display unit 1040b (see FIG. 45A) is operated by a person such as an administrator to set a set value (or a set value) for setting the lottery table used when performing the winning lottery process. (information related to ), and an indicator such as an LED or an LCE is used. The main control means 1100 transmits a setting value (or step setting value) to the sub-control means 1200 each time the setting is changed or each time one game is started by the start operation. The main control means 1100 attaches a checksum to the setting value and transmits it to the sub-control means 1200 in order to detect an error. It is stored in 6 levels from 6 to 6.

When the set value is any of 1, 3, or 5 and is an odd number, and when the set value is any of 2, 4, or 6 and is an even number, the sub-control means 1200 controls the two The light emission color of the setting mode display section 1040b is controlled to be different by distinguishing the states. Specifically, when the set value is an odd number, when the LED is caused to emit light in blue (first color), the blue light is transmitted, and the setting mode display unit 1040b displays "Standard" in blue characters. Mode" is displayed (see FIG. 45(B)). On the other hand, when the set value is an even number, if the LED is caused to emit light in red (second color different from the first color), the red light is transmitted, and setting mode display section 1040b displays red characters. to display "Professional Mode" (see FIG. 45(C)). That is, the sub-control means 1200 determines whether the set value received from the main control means 1100 is an even number or an odd number, and when the set value is an odd number, the standard (beginner mode) mode is set by causing the LED to emit blue light. While the blue characters that mean "professional mode" are highlighted, the red characters that mean proficiency (professional mode) are highlighted by causing the LED to emit red light when the set value is an even number. As will be described later, depending on whether the set value is an odd number or an even number, the difficulty level of the eye-pushes will differ, and the rewards to be obtained will differ depending on whether the eye-pushes are successful or unsuccessful, so the instruction function will be activated continuously. Winning probability of a pseudo-bonus (special game: ART (assist replay time) or AT (assist time) called the third bonus) that can acquire a large amount of balls by will be affected by the addition performance of It should be noted that the pseudo-bonus is technical common knowledge for those skilled in the art, so the detailed explanation is incorporated or omitted. In addition, the sub-control means 1200 has a set value of 1, 2, or 3, which is a low value (low setting), or a set value of which is 4, 5, or 6, which is a high value (high setting). , the two states may be distinguished from each other, and the emission colors of the setting mode display section 1040b may be controlled to different colors. For example, if the low setting is displayed in red and the high setting is displayed in blue, the player will select the gaming machine that shines in blue, so there is no need to search for a high setting gaming machine.

In addition, if it is made possible to easily suggest settings only during a specific hour (for example, from 10:00 to 11:00 or from 11:00 to 12:00), the operation from the morning can be increased. For example, when the setting value is an odd number, the LED is caused to emit light in blue (first color), and the blue light is transmitted, so that the setting mode display unit 1040b displays "Standard Mode" in blue characters. At 10:30, the display (see FIG. 45(B)) is displayed in blue characters as "Standard Mode 3↑", and at 11:00, the original display is restored. On the other hand, when the setting value is an even value, the LED is caused to emit light in red (second color different from the first color), and the red light is transmitted, so that setting mode display section 1040b displays red characters. At 10:30, "Professional Mode 3↑" is displayed in red characters, and at 11:00, the original display is restored. .

46 and 47 are pattern layout diagrams and the like of the drum.

46(A) and 47 differ from FIG. 6 in that the pattern itself and the number of frames are 20, but the left drum 2a (first drum), middle drum 2b (second drum) and right drum 2b (second drum) are shown. To each of the drums 2c (third drum), drum belts (not shown) on which left drum patterns, middle drum patterns, and right drum patterns are drawn are attached so as to go around the outer circumference of each drum. ing. Since the relationship between the step and the frame position explained in FIG. For example, if it is 360 steps of symbol number 15, it is 378 steps (same for others).

FIG. 46B shows the types of symbols on each reel, and the number of types of symbols is 10 in total. The left drum 2a (first drum) has 9 types of patterns excluding the cherry pattern without center, the middle drum 2b (second drum) has 8 types of patterns excluding the upper pie pattern and the lower pie pattern, and On the right drum 2c (third drum), 9 kinds of patterns are arranged as shown in FIG. When the player operates one of the three stop switches 1044a, 1044b, and 1044c, the main control means 1100 sends the sub-control means 1200 the symbol numbers 0 to 19 at the middle position of each reel.

Particularly important here are the upper pie pattern and the lower pie pattern arranged on the left drum 2a (first drum) and the right drum 2c (third drum). It is a pattern that makes up a (big pie pattern). Specifically, there is one pink design that represents the face and body of the main character, and by dividing it into upper and lower halves to compose one design with two designs, an upper pie design and a lower pie design, It is used as a pattern for pressing a set (a pattern for pressing). As will be described later, there is a winning combination (small winning combination or replay combination), and when the set value is an odd number, the winning combination for odd numbers is won, but the winning combination for even numbers is not won. . On the other hand, when the set value is an even number, the winning combination for even numbers is won, but the winning combination for odd numbers is not won. When the set value is an odd number, the mode is the standard mode (beginner mode), and the number of frames to be pulled in is allowed up to one frame slip. It is designed to allow only 0-frame slippage, which pushes the number of pull-in frames. It should be noted that the number of pull-in frames in the standard mode may be allowed up to two frames, and the number of pull-in frames in the expert mode may be allowed up to one frame. Also, the number of pull-in frames in the standard mode may be allowed up to 3 frames, and the number of pull-in frames in the skill mode may be allowed up to 0 frames. That is, the number of frames to be drawn in the standard mode should be larger than the number of frames to be drawn in the expert mode.

46(C) and 46(D) are symbol combination display determination diagrams. When all three reels of the drum section 2 are stopped, the main control means 1100 displays a window corresponding to the number of inserted game medals. On the effective line of part 3 (in this case, the number of inserted coins is always 3, only irregular lines), combination display determination of symbols related to winning and operation is performed. That is, in all games, three cards are always inserted, and the effective line is the irregular first line (the left drum 2a is the middle row, the middle drum 2b is the upper row, and the right drum 2c is the lower row).

FIG. 48 shows the concept of the lottery table.

The difference from the lottery table shown in FIG. 9(a) is that the single winning areas for the first type BB hand, second type BB hand, RB hand, CB hand, and SB hand are all eliminated, and the replay hand is won. The point is that the area and the winning area for the small combination are formed, and the RB combination is simultaneously won in some of the winning areas for the small combination (see FIG. 48(A)). As small roles in which the RB role is won at the same time, rare small roles (cherry role, watermelon role, chance role: each has strengths and weaknesses), pushing order one small role as a duplicate winning role, and a spotting role as a duplicate winning role There is one small role. Even when the RB hand is internally won, the winning probability of the replay hand does not change and remains approximately 1/7.3 (8978/65536), and the RB hand lottery is not executed (Fig. 48 ( B)). The probability of winning any small combination is about 86.3% (56558/65536). Although not shown in the figure, there are other minor combinations such as push-order bell 1 to push-order bell 12 and common bells. In the order of pressing the bell, if the bell combination is missed by performing an incorrect operation, the one-piece small combination that is a hindrance small combination wins (one-piece payout) or does not win a prize. The sizes of these areas are determined based on the numbers described in FIG.

FIGS. 49 and 50 are detailed explanatory diagrams of a winning combination (replay combination or minor combination).

FIG. 49(A) shows a replay role for spotting (replay role for spotting). Replay 1 to Replay 4 are won with an odd set value (there is a set number), while the set value is an even number. (No number, see FIG. 50(A)). Conversely, in Replay 5 to Replay 8, the set value is an even number and wins (there is a set number), while the set value is an odd number and the win is not won (there is no set value; see FIG. 50(A)). FIG. 49(B) shows a small one-piece winning combination (small winning combination) for eye pressing, and one small winning combination 1 to one small winning combination 2 is won with an odd set value (there is a set number). On the other hand, the set value is an even number and the winning is not possible (no set number; see FIG. 50(B)). Conversely, one small win 3 to one small win 4 wins with even set values (with set numbers), but does not win with odd set values (no set numbers, see FIG. 50(B)).

Replay 1 is a combination in which a plurality of replay hands (REPLAY) are won at the same time, and consists of seven types of replays of RPLY1, RPLY2, RPLY3, RPLY4, RPLY5, RPLY6 and RPLY7. The design of RPLY1 is the replay design for the first body, the watermelon design for the second body, and the seven design for the third body / upper pie design / cherry design without center / bullet bra design ("/" is ), and when these symbols are displayed on the activated lines shown in FIGS. 46(C) and 46(D), RPLY1 is activated. When Replay 1 is won and the first stop operation is the stop switch 1044a or the stop switch 1044b, RPLY1 is activated.

The symbols of RPLY2 are a watermelon symbol for the first round, a bell symbol for the second round, and a lower pie symbol for the third round. When these symbols are displayed on the effective line, RPLY2 is activated. Replay 1 is won, and with the three reels spinning, aim at the big pie pattern (a pattern consisting of an upper pie pattern and a lower pie pattern) by pushing backward (stop operation from the 3rd drum). , When the stop switch 1044c is operated at the timing when the lower pie symbol is on the effective line (bitter position) or at the position of one frame slip (middle position), the main control means 1100 causes the lower pie symbol to be on the effective line ( The reel stop control is executed so that the reel stops at the bottom of the display window).

Since the big pie pattern stops at the bottom right of the third round, it can give a great impact to the player. By the subsequent stop operation, the watermelon pattern is drawn into the first drum and the bell pattern is drawn into the second drum without fail, and RPLY2 is activated. That is, when the first stop operation is the stop switch 1044c and the technical intervention is successful, the subsequent stop operation activates RPLY2. When Replay 1 is won and the stop switch 1044c is operated for the first stop (first stop operation), the main control means 1100 transmits the stop operation piece position of the third reel to the sub-control means 1200. For example, to the sub-control means 1200, the position of the stop operation piece at the middle position of the third spinning drum transmits symbol number 14 (bitter position) or symbol number 15 (single frame sliding position). The sub-control means 1200 confirms in advance whether the current setting value is an odd value or an even value. . The sub-control means 1200 determines whether the Decapai pattern has stopped at the bottom right of the third drum based on the current set value, the winning of Replay 1, the first stop operation being the third drum, and the position of the stop operation piece. When the stop operation is correctly performed, a loud sound effect such as "bang" or "boom" is generated from the speaker.

On the other hand, the sub-control means 1200 displays the number of deviated frames on the image display device 1034 when the stop operation is not correctly performed. For example, when the player's stop operation is operated one frame earlier than the permitted one frame, and symbol number 16 is received, "operated one frame earlier" than the permitted one frame. and the frame number deviation is displayed on the image display device 1034, and a depressing sound effect such as "pussun" or "piro piro piro" is generated from the speaker. Similarly, when the symbol number 17 is received, the image display device 1034 displays the number of frames "operated two frames earlier" than the allowable one frame, and a sound effect is generated from the speaker. Conversely, when the player's stop operation is performed one frame later than the permissible 0 frames, and symbol number 13 is received, the message "operated one frame later than the permissible 0 frames" is displayed. The difference in the number of frames is displayed on the image display device 1034 and a sound effect is generated. Similarly, when the pattern number 12 is received, the image display device 1034 displays the number of frames shifted from the allowable 0 frames, saying "The operation was delayed by 2 frames", and generates a sound effect.

The symbols of RPLY3 are the bell symbol/upper pie symbol for the 1st round, the bell symbol for the 2nd round, and the watermelon symbol for the 3rd round. do. If replay 1 is won and the three reels are rotating, and the technical intervention is unsuccessful in the reverse push operation, the main control means 1100 rotates the reels so as to stop the watermelon pattern on the effective line. Execute stop control. A subsequent stop operation activates RPLY3. That is, if the first stop operation is the stop switch 1044c and the technical intervention is unsuccessful, the subsequent stop operation activates RPLY3.

The symbols of RPLY4 are an upper pie symbol for the first drum, a bell symbol for the second drum, and a lower pie symbol for the third drum. When these symbols are displayed on the effective line, RPLY4 is activated. Replay 1 is won, and while the three reels are rotating, aim at the big pie pattern (a pattern consisting of an upper pie pattern and a lower pie pattern) by pressing backward (stop operation from the 3rd drum). , When the stop switch 1044c is operated at the timing when the lower pie symbol is on the effective line (bitter position) or at the position of one frame slip (middle position), the main control means 1100 moves the lower pie symbol on the effective line ( The reel stop control is executed so that the reel stops at the lower position of the display window. Since the big pie pattern stops at the bottom right of the third round, it can give a great impact to the player. After that, by stopping operation of the stop switch 1044b, the bell pattern is surely pulled into the second drum and stopped. Without stopping the pie pattern on the effective line, the watermelon pattern is surely pulled into the first drum and stopped, and RPLY2 is operated. That is, the main control means 1100 executes reel stop control so that RPLY4 does not operate even if Replay 1 is won. However, the main control means 1100 does not care whether the reverse push stop operation from the third drum is on the effective line (bitter position) or at the position of one-frame sliding, regardless of whether the player's technical intervention has succeeded. , 1 point (1 point) is given as a benefit related to the instruction function. In other words, when Replay 1 is won, one point (1 point) is awarded regardless of the result of the player's technical intervention. With this privilege (scores and points), the above-mentioned pseudo-bonus (special game: ART or AT called the third bonus) lottery, lottery to add the number of games or lottery to win, games up to the number of ceiling games Since any lottery that is advantageous to the player, such as number subtraction, enemy hit point subtraction, continuous lottery, etc., is executed based on the benefits obtained, the outcome of the player's technical intervention greatly affects the ball output. Become. If the first stop operation is stop switch 1044c and technical intervention is unsuccessful, RPLY3 is activated.

The symbols of RPLY5 are a replay symbol for the first cylinder, a bell symbol for the second cylinder, and a che symbol for the third cylinder. When these symbols are displayed on the active line, RPLY5 is activated. The symbols of RPLY6 are a replay symbol for the first drum, a bell symbol for the second drum, and a watermelon pattern for the third drum. The symbols of RPLY7 are the seven/bell symbol for the 1st round, the bell symbol for the 2nd round, and the Chuu Che symbol for the 3rd round. do. RPLY5 to RPLY7 are similar to RPLY4, even if replay 1 is won, these REPLAYs do not operate (win a prize), but replays necessary to distinguish winning hands from other hands and to differentiate stop control is a role.

Replay 2 is a combination in which a plurality of replay combinations (REPLAY) are won at the same time, and is composed of three types of REPLAYs, RPLY1, RPLY2, and RPLY6 described above. If Replay 2 is won and the first stop operation is the stop switch 1044a or stop switch 1044b, RPLY1 is activated. Replay 2 is won, and while the three reels are rotating, aim at the big pie pattern (a pattern consisting of an upper pie pattern and a lower pie pattern) by pushing backward (stop operation from the 3rd drum). , When the stop switch 1044c is operated at the timing when the lower pie symbol is on the effective line (bitter position) or at the position of one-frame sliding (middle position), the main control means 1100 causes the lower pie symbol to be on the effective line ( The reel stop control is executed so that the reel stops at the bottom of the display window). By the subsequent stop operation, the watermelon pattern is drawn into the first drum and the bell pattern is drawn into the second drum without fail, and RPLY2 is activated. That is, when the first stop operation is the stop switch 1044c and the technical intervention is successful, the subsequent stop operation activates RPLY2. The main control means 1100 provides a privilege related to the instruction function when the player's technical intervention succeeds when the reverse push stop operation from the third reel is on the effective line (bitter position) or at the position of one-frame sliding. Give 1 point (1 point). In other words, only when replay 1 is won and the player's technical intervention is successful, one point (1 point) is given as a privilege. On the other hand, if the first stopping operation is the stop switch 1044c and the technical intervention is unsuccessful, the subsequent stopping operation activates the RPLY6, but the main control means 1100 does not give the benefit (0 points). The sub-control means 1200 generates a loud effect sound such as "bang" or "boom" from the speaker when the stop operation is correctly performed, but when the stop operation is not performed correctly, the image display device 1034 displays the number of deviated frames. Display and generate sound effects.

Replay 3 is a combination in which a plurality of replay combinations (REPLAY) are won at the same time, and is composed of four types of REPLAY, RPLY1, RPLY2, RPLY3, and RPLY4. When replay 3 is won and the first stop operation is the stop switch 1044a or stop switch 1044b, RPLY1 is activated. Replay 3 is won, and while the three reels are rotating, aim at the big pie pattern (a pattern consisting of an upper pie pattern and a lower pie pattern) by pressing backward (stop operation from the 3rd drum). , When the stop switch 1044c is operated at the timing when the lower pie symbol is on the effective line (bitter position) or at the position of one-frame sliding (middle position), the main control means 1100 causes the lower pie symbol to be on the effective line ( The reel stop control is executed so that the reel stops at the bottom of the display window). When the subsequent second stop operation is the stop switch 1044b, the bell design is certainly pulled into the second drum and stopped. When the stop switch 1044a is operated at the timing when the big pie pattern is aimed at the final third stop operation and the upper pie pattern is on the effective line (bitter position) or at the position of one frame slip (upper position), the main control means 1100 executes reel stop control so that the upper pie pattern is stopped on the effective line (middle of the display window). When the player successfully intervenes twice, two points (2 points) are given as a benefit related to the instruction function. In other words, when replay 3 is won and all the player's technical interventions are successful, 2 points (2 points) are given as a privilege.

On the other hand, if the first stop operation is the stop switch 1044c and the technical intervention is unsuccessful, RPLY3 will be activated by the subsequent stop operation, but the main control means 1100 will give one point (1 point) as a benefit related to the instruction function. . In addition, when the first stop operation is the stop switch 1044c and the technical intervention is successful, when the subsequent stop operation of the stop switch 1044a is unsuccessful, the RPLY2 is activated. 1 point (1 point) is given as a benefit related to the function. In other words, when replay 3 is won and the player's technical intervention is unsuccessful, and when the player's technical intervention is successful once, 1 point (1 point) is given as a privilege. . The sub-control means 1200 generates a loud sound effect such as "Bang" or "Boom" from the speaker when the stop operation is correctly performed, but when the stop operation is not performed correctly, the image display device 1034 displays the number of shifted frames. Display and generate sound effects. When replay 3 is won, the main control means 1100 performs stop control so that any of the four types of replays, RPLY1, RPLY2, RPLY3, and RPLY4, can be operated according to the operation order and timing of the stop operation.

Replay 4 is a combination in which a plurality of replay hands (REPLAY) are won at the same time, and is composed of five types of replays, RPLY1, RPLY2, RPLY6, RPLY4 and RPLY5 described above. When replay 4 is won and the first stop operation is the stop switch 1044a or stop switch 1044b, RPLY1 is activated. Replay 4 is won, and while the three reels are rotating, aim at the big pie pattern (a pattern consisting of an upper pie pattern and a lower pie pattern) by pushing backward (stop operation from the 3rd drum). , When the stop switch 1044c is operated at the timing when the lower pie symbol is on the effective line (bitter position) or at the position of one-frame sliding (middle position), the main control means 1100 causes the lower pie symbol to be on the effective line ( The reel stop control is executed so that the reel stops at the bottom of the display window). When the subsequent second stop operation is the stop switch 1044b, the bell design is certainly pulled into the second drum and stopped. If the stop switch 1044a is operated at the timing when the upper pie pattern is on the effective line (bitter position) or at the position of one frame slip (upper position), the main The control means 1100 executes reel stop control so that the upper pie pattern is stopped on the effective line (middle of the display window). When the player successfully intervenes twice, two points (2 points) are given as a benefit related to the instruction function. In other words, when replay 4 is won and all the player's technical interventions are successful, 2 points (2 points) are given as a privilege.

On the other hand, if the first stopping operation is the stop switch 1044c and the technical intervention is unsuccessful, the subsequent stopping operation activates the RPLY6, but the main control means 1100 does not give a privilege related to the instruction function (0 points). In addition, when the first stop operation is the stop switch 1044c and the technical intervention is successful, when the subsequent stop operation of the stop switch 1044a is unsuccessful, the RPLY2 is activated. One point (1 point) is given as a benefit related to the instruction function. In other words, if Replay 3 is won and the player's technical intervention of the stop switch 1044c is unsuccessful, no privilege is given (0 points), but if the player's technical intervention of the stop switch 1044c is successful, If the technical intervention of the stop switch 1044a is unsuccessful, one point (1 point) is given as a privilege. The sub-control means 1200 generates a loud sound effect such as "Bang" or "Boom" from the speaker when the stop operation is correctly performed, but when the stop operation is not performed correctly, the image display device 1034 displays the number of shifted frames. Display and generate sound effects. When replay 3 is won, the main control means 1100 performs stop control to enable operation of four types of replays, RPLY1, RPLY2, RPLY4, and RPLY6, according to the operation order and timing of the stop operation, while RPLY5 It is a replay combination necessary for distinguishing a winning combination from other combinations and differentiating the stop control although it is not activated (winning a prize).

Replay 5 is a combination in which a plurality of replay combinations (REPLAY) are won at the same time, and is composed of four types of REPLAY, RPLY1, RPLY2, RPLY3, and RPLY7 described above. When replay 5 is won and the first stop operation is the stop switch 1044a or stop switch 1044b, RPLY1 is activated. Replay 5 is won, and while the three reels are rotating, aim at the big pie pattern (a pattern consisting of an upper pie pattern and a lower pie pattern) by pushing backward (stop operation from the 3rd drum). When the stop switch 1044c is operated at the timing when the lower pie symbol is on the effective line (bitter position), the main control means 1100 stops the lower pie symbol on the effective line (lower part of the display window). to execute reel stop control. By the subsequent stop operation, the watermelon pattern is drawn into the first drum and the bell pattern is drawn into the second drum without fail, and RPLY2 is activated. That is, when the first stop operation is the stop switch 1044c and the technical intervention is successful in pressing the button, RPLY2 is activated by the subsequent stop operation. However, the main control means 1100 has a command function regardless of whether the reverse push stop operation from the third drum is on the effective line (bitter position) and whether or not the player's technical intervention has succeeded. 1 point (1 point) will be given for the privilege. In other words, when Replay 1 is won, one point (1 point) is awarded regardless of the result of the player's technical intervention. With this privilege (scores and points), the above-mentioned pseudo-bonus (special game: ART or AT called the third bonus) lottery, lottery to add the number of games or lottery to win, games up to the number of ceiling games Since all the lotteries that are advantageous to the player, such as number subtraction, enemy hit point subtraction, continuous lottery, etc. Become. If the first stop operation is stop switch 1044c and technical intervention is unsuccessful, RPLY3 is activated. The sub-control means 1200 generates a loud sound effect such as "bang" or "boom" from the speaker when the stop operation is correctly performed. and generate a sound effect. RPLY7 is a replay combination necessary for distinguishing a winning combination from other combinations and differentiating stop control, although it does not operate (win a prize) even if replay 5 is won.

A replay 6 is a combination in which a plurality of replay hands (REPLAY) are won at the same time, and is composed of four types of replays, RPLY1, RPLY2, RPLY6, and RPLY7 described above. When replay 6 is won and the first stop operation is the stop switch 1044a or stop switch 1044b, RPLY1 is activated. Replay 6 is won, and with the three reels spinning, aim at the big pie pattern (a pattern consisting of an upper pie pattern and a lower pie pattern) by pushing backward (stop operation from the 3rd drum). When the stop switch 1044c is operated at the timing when the lower pie symbol is on the effective line (bitter position), the main control means 1100 stops the lower pie symbol on the effective line (lower part of the display window). to execute reel stop control. By the subsequent stop operation, the watermelon pattern is drawn into the first drum and the bell pattern is drawn into the second drum without fail, and RPLY2 is activated. That is, when the first stop operation is the stop switch 1044c and the technical intervention is successful in pressing the button, RPLY2 is activated by the subsequent stop operation. The main control means 1100 gives 1 point (1 point). In other words, only when replay 6 is won and the player's technical intervention is successful, one point (1 point) is given as a privilege. On the other hand, if the first stopping operation is the stop switch 1044c and the technical intervention is unsuccessful, the subsequent stopping operation activates the RPLY6, but the main control means 1100 does not give a benefit (0 points). The sub-control means 1200 generates a loud effect sound such as "bang" or "boom" from the speaker when the stop operation is correctly performed, but when the stop operation is not performed correctly, the image display device 1034 is shifted from the beat position. Display the number of frames and generate a sound effect indicating failure.

A replay 7 is a combination in which a plurality of replay combinations (REPLAY) are won at the same time, and consists of four types of replays, RPLY1, RPLY2, RPLY3, RPLY4, and RPLY7. When replay 7 is won and the first stop operation is the stop switch 1044a or stop switch 1044b, RPLY1 is activated. Replay 7 is won, and while the three reels are rotating, aim at the big pie pattern (a pattern consisting of an upper pie pattern and a lower pie pattern) by pressing backward (stop operation from the 3rd drum). When the stop switch 1044c is operated at the timing when the lower pie symbol is on the effective line (bitter position), the main control means 1100 stops the lower pie symbol on the effective line (lower part of the display window). Execute reel stop control. When the subsequent second stop operation is the stop switch 1044b, the bell design is certainly pulled into the second drum and stopped. When the stop switch 1044a is operated at the timing when the big pie symbol is aimed at in the final third stop operation and the upper pie symbol is on the effective line (bitter position), the main control means 1100 causes the upper pie symbol to be on the effective line. The reel is controlled to stop at (middle of the display window), and RPLY4 is activated. When the player successfully intervenes twice, two points (2 points) are given as a benefit related to the instruction function. In other words, when replay 3 is won and all the player's technical interventions are successful, two points (2 points) are given as a privilege.

On the other hand, if the first stop operation is the stop switch 1044c and the technical intervention is unsuccessful, RPLY3 will be activated by the subsequent stop operation, but the main control means 1100 will give one point (1 point) as a benefit related to the instruction function. . In addition, when the first stop operation is the stop switch 1044c and the technical intervention is successful by pressing the stop switch 1044a, RPLY2 is activated when the subsequent stop operation of the stop switch 1044a is unsuccessful, but the main control means 1100 , 1 point (1 point) is given as a benefit related to the instruction function. In other words, when replay 3 is won and the player's technical intervention is unsuccessful, and when the player's technical intervention is successful once, 1 point (1 point) is given as a privilege. . The sub-control means 1200 generates a loud effect sound such as "bang" or "boom" from the speaker when the stop operation is correctly performed, but when the stop operation is not performed correctly, the image display device 1034 displays the number of deviated frames. Display and generate sound effects. When replay 3 is won, the main control means 1100 performs stop control so that all of the four types of replays, RPLY1, RPLY2, RPLY3, and RPLY4, can be operated according to the operation order and timing of the stop operation. It is a replay combination necessary for distinguishing a winning combination from other combinations and differentiating the stop control although it is not activated (winning a prize).

A replay 8 is a combination in which a plurality of replay combinations (REPLAY) are won at the same time, and consists of 6 types of replays of RPLY1, RPLY2, RPLY6, RPLY4, RPLY5 and RPLY7. When replay 8 is won and the first stop operation is the stop switch 1044a or stop switch 1044b, RPLY1 is activated. Replay 8 is won, and while the three reels are rotating, aim at the big pie pattern (a pattern consisting of an upper pie pattern and a lower pie pattern) by reverse pressing (stop operation from the 3rd drum). When the stop switch 1044c is operated at the timing when the lower pie symbol is on the effective line (bitter position), the main control means 1100 stops the lower pie symbol on the effective line (lower part of the display window). Execute reel stop control. When the subsequent second stop operation is the stop switch 1044b, the bell design is certainly pulled into the second drum and stopped. When the stop switch 1044a is operated at the timing when the big pie symbol is aimed at in the final third stop operation and the upper pie symbol is on the effective line (bitter position), the main control means 1100 causes the upper pie symbol to be on the effective line. The reel is controlled to stop at (middle of the display window), and RPLY4 is activated. When the player successfully intervenes twice, two points (2 points) are given as a benefit related to the instruction function. In other words, when replay 3 is won and all technical interventions by the player are successful twice, 2 points (2 points) are given as a privilege.

On the other hand, if the first stopping operation is the stop switch 1044c and the technical intervention is unsuccessful, the subsequent stopping operation activates the RPLY6, but the main control means 1100 does not give a privilege related to the instruction function (0 points). In addition, when the first stop operation is the stop switch 1044c and the technical intervention is successful by pressing the stop switch 1044a, RPLY2 is activated when the subsequent stop operation of the stop switch 1044a is unsuccessful, but the main control means 1100 , 1 point (1 point) is given as a benefit related to the instruction function. In other words, if replay 8 is won and the player's technical intervention of the stop switch 1044c is unsuccessful, no benefit is given (0 points), but if the player's technical intervention of the stop switch 1044c is successful, If the technical intervention of the stop switch 1044a is unsuccessful, one point (1 point) is given as a privilege. The sub-control means 1200 generates a loud effect sound such as "bang" or "boom" from the speaker when the stop operation is correctly performed, but when the stop operation is not performed correctly, the image display device 1034 displays the number of deviated frames. Display it and generate a sound effect that makes you feel withered. When replay 3 is won, the main control means 1100 performs stop control so that any of the four types of replays, RPLY1, RPLY2, RPLY4, and RPLY6, can be operated according to the operation order and operation timing of the stop operation. is not activated (winning a prize), but is a replay combination necessary for distinguishing a winning combination from other combinations and differentiating the stop control.

The 1-card small winning combination 1 is a winning combination in which a plurality of small winning combinations (1-card winning combination) are won at the same time. Consists of minor roles. The FRU7 symbols are: the first body is a replay symbol/seven symbol ("/" means or), the second body is a replay symbol/watermelon symbol, and the third body is a watermelon symbol. When these symbols are displayed on the active lines shown in 46(C) and 46(D), FRU 7 wins and the payout becomes 1 (either 1 medal is paid out or credit is paid out). 1 is added to the digital value). When the one-sheet small combination 1 is won and the first stop operation is the stop switch 1044a or the stop switch 1044b, FRU7 wins.

The FRU10 design is the bell design on the 1st body, the 7 design on the 2nd body / location bra design / bullet bra design / no choi design, and the 3rd body with lower pie design / medium existence choi design / watermelon design. , and when these symbols are displayed on the activated lines shown in FIGS. 46(C) and 46(D), the FRU 10 wins and the payout is one. 1 piece small win 1 is won, and in a state where the three drums are rotating, the big pie pattern (a pattern consisting of an upper pie pattern and a lower pie pattern) is reversed (stopping operation from the 3rd drum) ), and when the stop switch 1044c is operated at the timing when the lower pie symbol is on the effective line (bitter position) or at the position of one-frame sliding (middle position), the main control means 1100 activates the lower pie symbol. Reel stop control is executed so that the reel stops on the line (at the bottom of the display window). The FRU 10 wins by the subsequent stop operation.

Since the big pie pattern stops at the bottom right of the third round, it can give a great impact to the player. By the subsequent stopping operation, any one of the bell pattern on the first drum and the seven pattern/location bra pattern/bullet bra pattern/centerless pattern on the second drum is drawn and stopped without fail, and FRU 10 wins and pays out. becomes one sheet. That is, when the first stop operation is the stop switch 1044c and the technical intervention is successful, the FRU 10 wins the prize with the subsequent stop operation. The main control means 1100 controls the position of the stop operation piece of the 3rd reel, triggered by the fact that the 1-piece small winning combination 1 is won and the stop switch 1044c is operated for the first stop (first stop operation). Send to 1200. For example, to the sub-control means 1200, the stop operation piece position at the middle position of the third spinning drum transmits symbol number 14 (bitter position) or symbol number 15 (single frame sliding position). The sub-control means 1200 confirms in advance whether the current setting value is an odd value or an even value. At the time of , I am aware that only 0 frame slipping is allowed by pushing the number of pull-in frames. The sub-control means 1200 determines that the current set value, the win of 1 small win 1, the first stop operation is the 3rd roll, and the position of the stop operation piece causes the big pie pattern to stop at the lower right of the 3rd roll. When the stop operation is correctly performed, a loud sound effect such as "bang" or "boom" is generated from the speaker.

On the other hand, the sub-control means 1200 displays the number of deviated frames on the image display device 1034 when the stopping operation is not correctly performed. For example, when the player's stop operation is performed one frame earlier than the permitted one frame, and symbol number 16 is received, "operated one frame earlier" than the permitted one frame. and the difference in the number of frames is displayed on the image display device 1034, and a depressing sound effect such as "pussun" or "piro piro piro" is generated from the speaker. Similarly, when the symbol number 17 is received, the image display device 1034 displays the number of frames "operated two frames earlier" than the allowable one frame, and a sound effect is generated from the speaker. Conversely, when the player's stop operation is performed one frame later than the permissible 0 frames, and symbol number 13 is received, the message "operated one frame later than the permissible 0 frames" is displayed. The difference in the number of frames is displayed on the image display device 1034, and a sound effect is generated. Similarly, when the pattern number 12 is received, the image display device 1034 displays the number of frames shifted by ``operated two frames later'' than the permissible 0 frames, and generates a sound effect.

FRU8 symbols are upper pie/watermelon symbols for the 1st round, replay symbols for the 2nd round, and watermelon symbols for the 3rd round. , the payout will be 1. In the state where the one piece small win 1 is won and the three drums are rotating, the main control means 1100 stops the watermelon pattern on the effective line when the technical intervention is unsuccessful by the reverse push operation. Similarly, reel stop control is executed. The subsequent stop operation causes the FRU 8 to win. However, the main control means 1100 does not care whether the reverse push stop operation from the third drum is on the effective line (bitter position) or at the position of one-frame sliding, regardless of whether the player's technical intervention has succeeded. , 1 point (1 point) is given as a benefit related to the instruction function. In other words, when the one-card small winning combination 1 is won, one point (1 point) is given as a privilege regardless of the result of the player's technical intervention. With this privilege (scores and points), the above-mentioned pseudo-bonus (special game: ART or AT called the third bonus) lottery, lottery to add the number of games or lottery to win, games up to the number of ceiling games Since any lottery that is advantageous to the player, such as number subtraction, enemy hit point subtraction, continuous lottery, etc., is executed based on the benefits obtained, the outcome of the player's technical intervention greatly affects the ball output. Become. If the first stopping operation is the stop switch 1044c and the technical intervention is unsuccessful, the subsequent stopping operation will win FRU8. The FRU 6 symbols are the bell symbol/medium check symbol for the 1st round, the replay symbol for the 2nd round, and the watermelon/replay symbol for the 3rd round. FRU6 wins and the payout becomes one. However, FRU 6 does not win even if one small combination 1 is won, but it is a small combination necessary for distinguishing the winning combination from other combinations and differentiating the stop control.

The 1-card small winning combination 2 is a winning combination in which a plurality of small winning combinations (1-card winning combination) are won at the same time, and is composed of 4 types of small winning combinations of FRU7, FRU10, FRU6 and FRU19. The FRU 19 symbols are the replay symbol/bullet bra symbol/bottom pie symbol for the 1st round, the 7 symbol for the 2nd round, and the 7 symbol for the 3rd round. FRU19 wins and the payout becomes one. If one small win 2 is won and the first stop operation is the stop switch 1044a or stop switch 1044b, FRU7 wins. 1 piece small win 1 is won, and in a state where the three drums are rotating, the big pie pattern (a pattern consisting of an upper pie pattern and a lower pie pattern) is reversed (stopping operation from the 3rd drum) ), and when the stop switch 1044c is operated at the timing when the lower pie symbol is on the effective line (bitter position) or at the position of one-frame sliding (middle position), the main control means 1100 activates the lower pie symbol. Reel stop control is executed so that the reel stops on the line (lower stage of the display window). The FRU 10 wins by the subsequent stop operation. The sub-control means 1200 determines that the current set value, the win of 1 small win 2, the first stop operation is the 3rd roll, and the position of the stop operation piece causes the big pie pattern to stop at the lower right of the 3rd roll. When the stop operation is correctly performed, a loud sound effect such as "bang" or "boom" is generated from the speaker.

On the other hand, in the state where the 1-card small winning combination 2 is won and the three reels are rotating, the main control means 1100 activates the watermelon pattern/replay pattern when the technical intervention is unsuccessful in the reverse push operation. Reel stop control is executed so that the reel stops on the line. The subsequent stop operation causes FRU 6 to win. If the stop operation is not performed correctly, the sub-control means 1200 displays the number of deviated frames on the image display device 1034 in the same manner as described above. The FRU 19 does not win a prize even if one small combination 2 is won, but it is a small combination necessary for distinguishing the winning combination from other combinations and differentiating the stop control.

The main control means 1100, when the reverse push stop operation from the third reel is on the effective line (bita position) or at the position of one-frame sliding, and the player's technical intervention is successful, a privilege related to the instruction function is given (1 point), and if the technical intervention is unsuccessful, no benefit related to the instruction function is given (0 points: 0 points).

The 1-card small winning combination 3 is a winning combination in which a plurality of small winning combinations (1-card winning winning combinations) are won at the same time, and consists of 5 kinds of small winning combinations of FRU7, FRU10, FRU8, FRU6 and FRU20. The symbols of FRU20 are the replay symbol/bullet bra symbol/lower pie symbol for the 1st round, the 7 symbol for the 2nd round, and the upper pie symbol for the 3rd round, and these symbols are displayed on the effective line. Then, FRU20 wins and the payout becomes one. When the 1-card small combination 3 is won and the first stop operation is the stop switch 1044a or the stop switch 1044b, FRU7 wins. 1 piece small win 3 is won, and in a state where the three drums are rotating, the big pie pattern (a pattern consisting of an upper pie pattern and a lower pie pattern) is reversed (stopping operation from the 3rd drum) ), and when the stop switch 1044c is operated at the timing when the lower pie symbol is on the effective line (bitter position), the main control means 1100 stops the lower pie symbol on the effective line (lower part of the display window). Execute the stop control of the reel so as to do. The FRU 10 wins by the subsequent stop operation. The sub-control means 1200 determines that the current set value, the win of 1 small win 3, the first stop operation is the 3rd roll, and the position of the stop operation piece causes the big pie pattern to stop at the lower right of the 3rd roll. When the stop operation is correctly performed, a loud sound effect such as "bang" or "boom" is generated from the speaker.

On the other hand, when the 1-card small winning combination 3 is won and the three reels are rotating, and the technical intervention is unsuccessful by the reverse push operation, the main control means 1100 places the watermelon symbol on the effective line. Execute stop control of the reel so as to stop. The subsequent stop operation causes the FRU 8 to win. If the stop operation is not performed correctly, the sub-control means 1200 displays the number of deviated frames on the image display device 1034 in the same manner as described above. FRU6 and FRU20 do not win a prize even if one small winning combination 3 is won, but they are small winning combinations necessary for differentiating the stop control by distinguishing the winning combination from other winning combinations. The main control means 1100 provides a benefit related to the instruction function regardless of whether the player's technical intervention is successful or not when the reverse push stop operation from the third drum is on the effective line (bitter position). Give 1 point (1 point).

The 1-card small winning combination 4 is a winning combination in which a plurality of small winning combinations (1-card winning combination) are won at the same time, and is composed of 4 types of small winning combinations FRU7, FRU10, FRU6 and FRU21. The symbols of FRU 21 are the replay symbol/bullet bra symbol/bottom pie symbol for the 1st round, the seven symbol for the 2nd round, and the bullet bra symbol for the 3rd round, and these symbols are displayed on the effective line. Then, the FRU 21 wins and the payout becomes one. If one small win 4 is won and the first stop operation is the stop switch 1044a or stop switch 1044b, FRU7 wins. 1 piece small win 4 is won, and in a state where the three drums are rotating, the big pie pattern (a pattern consisting of an upper pie pattern and a lower pie pattern) is reversed (stopping operation from the 3rd drum) ), and when the stop switch 1044c is operated at the timing when the lower pie symbol is on the effective line (bitter position), the main control means 1100 stops the lower pie symbol on the effective line (lower part of the display window). Execute the stop control of the reel so as to do. The FRU 10 wins by the subsequent stop operation. The sub-control means 1200 determines that the current set value, winning of 1 small win 4, the first stop operation is the 3rd roll, and the position of the stop operation piece causes the big pie pattern to stop at the lower right of the 3rd roll. When the stop operation is correctly performed, a loud sound effect such as "bang" or "boom" is generated from the speaker.

On the other hand, in the state where the 1-card small winning combination 4 is won and the three drums are rotating, if the technical intervention is unsuccessful in the reverse push operation, the main control means 1100 activates the watermelon pattern/replay pattern. Reel stop control is executed so that the reel stops on the line. The subsequent stop operation causes FRU 6 to win. If the stop operation is not performed correctly, the sub-control means 1200 displays the number of deviated frames on the image display device 1034 in the same manner as described above. The FRU 21 does not win even if one small combination 4 is won, but it is a small combination necessary for distinguishing the winning combination from other combinations and differentiating the stop control. The main control means 1100, when the reverse push stop operation from the third drum is on the effective line (position of the beat) and the player's technical intervention is successful, gives a privilege related to the instruction function of 1 point ( 1 point) is given, but if the technical intervention is unsuccessful, no benefit related to the instruction function is given (0 points: 0 points).

That is, one set value (settings 1 to 6) for determining the lottery data (one from a plurality of lottery tables) used when performing the lottery process for the combination is selected from a plurality of set values. In a game machine set as a game machine, a plurality of spinning drums (three reels) having a plurality of types of patterns arranged on the outer peripheral surface and a winning lottery means for determining whether a winning combination is right or wrong by performing a winning lottery for each game. (lottery selection by the main control unit), and a plurality of spinning drums are rotated for each game. symbol display control means (reel rotation control by the main control unit, reel stop control by operation of a stop switch according to the winning result) for individually stopping and displaying symbols in a manner corresponding to the determined combination; equipped. The winning combination determined by the winning combination lottery means includes a winning combination, and the winning combination can be won when the set value is an odd number, and is won when the set value is an even number. There are an odd-numbered winning combination that cannot be won and an even-numbered combination that can be won when the set value is an even number and cannot be won when the set value is an odd number. is an odd value, it determines whether or not the winning combination for odd numbers is valid, while making it impossible to win the winning combination for even numbers, and when the set value is an even number, the even number combination is determined. While determining the propriety of the pushing combination, the odd-numbered pushing combination cannot be won, and the symbol display control means determines whether the odd-numbered pushing combination is won and when the even-numbered pushing combination is won. By making the stop control for at least one spinning drum different from "bita push" or "1-frame pull-in," the pull-in range of the hit pattern is changed (changed between 0 and 1 frames).

Application Example 3 (a modified example in which the following functions are added to the above example):
Embodiment 3, which is obtained by adding the following functions to Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2, will be described in detail. Embodiment 3 alone is novel and inventive.

FIG. 51 is a configuration diagram of a transition replay combination. FIG. 52 is a main part of a game state transition diagram (RT state), omitting part of the RT state.

As described above, FIG. 51(A) shows a replay role for spotting (a replay role for spotting) that serves as a transitional replay role. There is a number) On the other hand, the setting value is an even number and the winning is not possible (no number is set, see FIG. 51(B)). Conversely, Replay 5 to Replay 8 win with an even set value (there is a set number), but do not win with an odd set value (no set number, see FIG. 51(B)). Replay 1 to Replay 4 and Replay 5 to Replay 8 in which a plurality of replay hands are won at the same time are transition replay hands, and RPLY2 included in these replay hands is transition replay. The symbols of RPLY2 are a watermelon symbol for the first round, a bell symbol for the second round, and a lower pie symbol for the third round. When these symbols are displayed on the effective line, RPLY2 is activated. Replay 1 to Replay 8 are drawn in the RT1 state shown in FIG. 52. Replay 1 to Replay 4 can be won with an odd set value, and Replay 5 to Replay 8 can be won with an even set value. .

The symbols of RPLY2 are a watermelon symbol for the first round, a bell symbol for the second round, and a lower pie symbol for the third round. , RT1 state to RT4 state (see FIG. 52).

If one of Replay 1 to Replay 4 is won and the first stop operation is the stop switch 1044a or stop switch 1044b, RPLY1 will always operate, while the three drums are rotating, the big pie pattern ( Aim at the symbol consisting of the upper pie symbol and the lower pie symbol) by reverse pressing (stop operation from the 3rd round), and the lower pie symbol is on the effective line (bitter position) or the position of one frame sliding (middle position) ), when the stop switch 1044c is operated at a certain timing, the main control means 1100 executes reel stop control so as to stop the lower pie symbol on the effective line (lower stage of the display window). When the stop switch 1044c is first operated at a time other than this timing, the main control means 1100 executes reel stop control so as to stop the watermelon symbol on the activated line, and RPLY3 or RPLY6 is activated.

If one of Replay 5 to Replay 8 is won and the first stop operation is the stop switch 1044a or stop switch 1044b, RPLY1 will always operate, while the three drums are rotating. A pattern consisting of an upper pie pattern and a lower pie pattern) is aimed by reverse pressing (stopping operation from the third drum), and the stop switch 1044c is operated at the timing when the lower pie pattern is on the effective line (bitter position). If so, the main control means 1100 executes reel stop control so that the lower pie symbol is stopped on the effective line (at the bottom of the display window). When the stop switch 1044c is first operated at a time other than this timing, the main control means 1100 executes reel stop control so as to stop the watermelon symbol on the activated line, and RPLY3 or RPLY6 is activated. Since the other operations of Replay 1 to Replay 4 and Replay 5 to Replay 8 have already been described, they will be referred to.

RT0 in FIG. 52 is the initial state (non-RT state) in which the winning probability of the replay combination (replay combination) does not change, and the initial state ("initial replay (also referred to as "state"), and the normal game (general game) can be started. The probability of winning a replay (replay probability) in a general game is approximately 1/7.3. In the normal game, when BB1 (first type accessory continuous operation device: big bonus 1 of real bonus) is internally elected and carried over, BB1 is internally elected with a replay probability of about 1/3. The BB1 bonus game can be started by displaying the BB1 operation pattern (seven, seven, seven), and the BB1 bonus game is terminated by paying out more than the specified number of 359 (360 or more) in the BB1 game. .

When this BB1 bonus game ends (from the next game after it ends), it enters the RT1 state, and 25 games (predetermined number of times) of high-probability games can be executed. It is possible to return to the state and start the normal game. In this RT1 state, Replay 1 to Replay 4 and Replay 5 to Replay including at least a non-variable replay combination that does not change the RT state (also referred to as a "normal replay combination") and a transitional replay combination (RPLY2) as replay combinations. 8 is drawn according to the set value (odd or even).

The pattern of RPLY2 is a specific transition pattern (1st round is watermelon, 2nd is bell, 3rd is lower pie), and when displayed on the active line, RPLY2 wins ( operation). The main control means 1100 changes the probability of winning a replay role when a specific transition symbol is displayed in the RT1 state, and sets the RT4 state to 50 games (predetermined number of times) of RT games (high probability games). ) executable. On the other hand, the main control means 1100 maintains the RT1 state without changing the probability of winning the replay combination even if the normal replay symbols and other replay symbols (RPLY3, RPLY4, etc.) are displayed. For example, when a specific transition symbol is displayed in the 20th game in the RT1 state, the next game will be in the RT4 state, making it possible to newly perform the RT game of 50 games. In this case, as a result, it becomes possible to play 70 games with a high probability, but if a real bonus is won in an intermediate RT game, the RT4 state ends. Similarly, when the real bonus is won in the RT1 game on the way, the RT1 state ends.

In other words, the most advantageous thing for the player is to maintain the high probability game with almost no loss (non-winning) for as long as possible and win the real bonus during the high probability game without reducing medals or credits. For example, if a specific transition symbol is displayed in the 25th game (final game) in the RT1 state, and further 50 high-probability games can be executed, a total of 75 high-probability games can be played. , the winning of the real bonus and the bonus game are repeated endlessly during the 75 games.

The point is that if the set value is an odd number in the RT1 state, Replay 1 to Replay 4 will be won (there is a set number), but if the set value is an even number, they will not be won. Also, in the RT1 state where the set value is an even number, Replay 5 to Replay 8 are won (there is a set number), but when the set value is an odd number, they are not won. As a result, there is a difference in the degree of difficulty of eye-pushing, and depending on whether the set value is an odd number or an even number, the number of balls that come out will greatly differ. That is, if the set value is an odd number, even one frame slippage is permitted, so that a specific transition pattern is likely to be displayed in the RT1 state, and the transition to RT4 is possible. On the other hand, if the set value is an even number, only a bit push (zero frame slip) is allowed, so it is difficult to display a specific transition pattern in the RT1 state, making it difficult for a beginner to shift to RT4. Furthermore, the player looks at the degree of sliding of a set of symbols for eye-pushing (eye-pushing symbols), and if it is a one-frame slide, the set value is an odd number, and if it is a bit-press (zero-frame slide), the set value is an odd number. We can know that it is an even number.

FIG. 53 is a diagram showing types of symbols.

From the top, the top pie pattern, the bottom pie pattern, the seven pattern, the middle pie pattern, the middle non-che pattern, the watermelon pattern, the bell pattern, the replay pattern, the location bra pattern, and the bullet bra pattern. For example, one upper pie symbol is arranged on the left reel, zero on the middle reel, and one on the right reel, and four watermelon symbols are arranged on the left reel, four on the middle reel, and four on the right reel. (Since the number of other symbols is the same, the description is omitted). The types of symbols for each reel are 9 types for the left reel, 8 types for the middle reel, and 9 types for the right reel.

54 to 57 are schematic diagrams showing, in chronological order, the symbol display states of the window portion 3 for displaying the symbols of the three reels 2. FIG. The effective line is the irregular line described above (the left reel is the middle row, the middle reel is the upper row, and the right reel is the lower row).

The main control means 1100 internally wins Replay 1 to Replay 4 or Replay 5 to Replay 8 in the RT1 state described above, and a specific operation is performed by reverse pressing the stop switch (specific operation or first stop operation of the stop switch 1044c). Control is performed so that the transition symbols can be displayed on the active line, and RPLY2 wins by displaying the operating symbols. The main control means 1100 limits the winning replay combination according to the set value (replay 1 to replay 4 can be won if the set value is an odd number, or replay 5 to replay 8 can be won if the set value is an even number) and wins. By changing the stop control in accordance with the replay role played, the pull-in range of one pattern (big-pie pattern) in two frames, which is a pattern for spotting (a pattern for spotting), is made different. In other words, the main control means 1100 controls at least one reel (right hand rotation) when a small winning combination for an odd set value is won and when a small winning combination for an even set value is won. Stop control is performed to make the pull-in range of the stitching pattern (the big pie pattern consisting of the upper pie pattern and the lower pie pattern) different for only the drum, or for the two drums of the right and left drums (however, , all three rounds).

In FIG. 54(A), when the set value is an odd number, replay 1 is internally won, and all the reel drums are rotating, the lower pie symbol of number 16 on the reel 1030R (right reel) is 1 from the effective line. It shows the state of being positioned on top (the state of being in the position of one-frame sliding). At this timing, when the stop switch 1044c is operated by the first stop operation (first operation), the main control means 1100 slides the reel 1030R by one frame by the pull-in control and stops the lower pie symbol on the effective line. (see FIG. 54(B)). As a matter of course, when the stop switch 1044c is operated at a slightly higher timing than shown in FIG. Therefore, the reel 1030R is immediately stopped.

FIG. 54(C) shows that the stop switch 1044b is operated by the second stop operation, and any bell pattern (the bell pattern of number 8 in the figure) is stopped on the pay line. FIG. 54(D) shows that the stop switch 1044a is operated by the third stop operation (last operation), any watermelon symbol is stopped on the activated line, and RPLY2 is won (activated). The main control means 1100 changes the probability of winning a replay role when a specific transition symbol is displayed in the RT1 state, and sets the RT4 state to 50 games (predetermined number of times) from the next game. (high-probability game) is made executable. When Replay 1 is won, the main control means 1100 performs stop control so that only RPLY1, RPLY2, and RPLY3 are operated. The number 9 watermelon pattern is stopped on the effective line by kicking control, and RPLY2 is won. Therefore, if the first stop operation of the reel 1030R succeeds and the lower pie symbol can be stopped on the activated line, then the second stop operation and the third stop operation after that can be a proper hit. On the other hand, when the first stop operation of the reel 1030R is unsuccessful, the main control means 1100 stops any of the watermelon symbols on the active line, and the subsequent stop operation wins RPLY6, so the replay role is won. The RT1 state remains unchanged. If unsuccessful attempts continue, the RT1 state will end after 25 games have been completed, which is disadvantageous to the player.

In FIG. 55(A), when the set value is an odd number, replay 3 is internally won, and all the reel drums are rotating, the lower pie symbol of number 16 on the reel 1030R (right reel) is 1 from the effective line. It shows the state of being positioned on top (the state of being in the position of one-frame sliding). At this timing, when the stop switch 1044c is operated by the first stop operation (first operation), the main control means 1100 slides the reel 1030R by one frame by the pull-in control and stops the lower pie symbol on the effective line. (see FIG. 55(B)). As a matter of course, when the stop switch 1044c is operated at a slightly higher timing than shown in FIG. Therefore, the reel 1030R is immediately stopped.

FIG. 55(C) shows that the stop switch 1044b is operated by the second stop operation, and any bell pattern (the bell pattern of number 8 in the figure) is stopped on the pay line. In FIG. 55(D), the stop switch 1044a is displayed at the timing when the upper pie pattern of number 12 is on the effective line (bitter position) or at the position of one-frame sliding (middle position) by the third stop operation (last operation). is operated, the main control means 1100 stops the upper pie symbol on the active line (middle of the display window), indicating that RPLY4 has won (activated). Since the symbol of RPLY4 is not a specific transition symbol, the main control means 1100 maintains the RT1 state without changing the probability of winning the replay combination. On the other hand, by the third stop operation (last operation), the stop switch 1044a is operated at a timing other than when the upper pie pattern of number 12 is on the effective line (bitter position) or at the position of one frame slip (middle position). Then, any watermelon symbol is stopped on the activated line, and RPLY2 wins (operates). For example, when the stop switch 1044a is operated at the two-frame sliding position shown in FIG. RT games (high-probability games) of 50 games (predetermined number of times) from the next game can be executed by changing the probability of winning a replay role to set the RT4 state. That is, the player is required to operate the stop switch 1044a to cancel the replay so that RPLY4 does not win.

In FIG. 56(A), when the set value is an even number, replay 5 is internally won, and all reel drums are rotating, the bottom pie pattern of number 16 on the reel 1030R (right reel) is on the active line. It shows the positional state (the state at the position of 0-frame sliding). At this timing, when the stop switch 1044c is operated by the first stop operation (first operation), the main control means 1100 stops the reel 1030R by the pull-in control and stops the lower pie symbol on the effective line. (See FIG. 56(B)).

FIG. 56(C) shows that the stop switch 1044b is operated by the second stop operation, and any bell pattern (the bell pattern of number 8 in the drawing) is stopped on the pay line. FIG. 56(D) shows that the stop switch 1044a is operated by the third stop operation (last operation), any watermelon symbol is stopped on the activated line, and RPLY2 is won (activated). The main control means 1100 changes the probability of winning a replay role when a specific transition symbol is displayed in the RT1 state, and sets the RT4 state to 50 games (predetermined number of times) from the next game. (high-probability game) is made executable. When Replay 1 is won, the main control means 1100 performs stop control so that only RPLY1, RPLY2, and RPLY3 are operated. The number 9 watermelon pattern is stopped on the effective line by kicking control, and RPLY2 is won. Therefore, if the first stop operation of the reel 1030R succeeds and the lower pie symbol can be stopped on the activated line, then the second stop operation and the third stop operation after that can be a proper hit. On the other hand, when the first stop operation of the reel 1030R is unsuccessful, the main control means 1100 stops any of the watermelon symbols on the active line, and the subsequent stop operation wins RPLY6, so the replay role is won. The RT1 state remains unchanged. If unsuccessful attempts continue, the RT1 state will end after 25 games have been completed, which is disadvantageous to the player.

In FIG. 57(A), when the set value is an even number, Replay 7 is internally won, and all the reel drums are rotating, the lower pie symbol of number 16 on the reel 1030R (right reel) is on the active line. It shows the positional state (the state at the position of 0-frame sliding). At this timing, when the stop switch 1044c is operated by the first stop operation (first operation), the main control means 1100 instantly stops the reel 1030R by the pull-in control (slides 0 frames), and the lower pie symbol is displayed. is stopped on the valid line (see FIG. 57(B)).

FIG. 57(C) shows that the stop switch 1044b is operated by the second stop operation, and any bell pattern (the bell pattern of number 8 in the drawing) is stopped on the pay line. In FIG. 57(D), the stop switch 1044a is operated by the third stop operation (last operation) at the timing when the upper pie pattern of number 12 is on the effective line (bitter position), and the main control means 1100 is stopped. The upper pie symbol is stopped on the active line (middle of the display window), indicating that RPLY4 has won (actuated). Since the symbol of RPLY4 is not a specific transition symbol, the main control means 1100 maintains the RT1 state without changing the probability of winning the replay combination. On the other hand, when the stop switch 1044a is operated by the third stop operation (last operation) at a timing other than the timing when the upper pie symbol of number 12 is on the activated line (bitter position), any watermelon symbol is moved to the activated line. Stop up and RPLY2 wins (activates). For example, when the stop switch 1044a is operated at the two-frame sliding position shown in FIG. RT games (high-probability games) of 50 games (predetermined number of times) from the next game can be executed by changing the probability of winning a replay combination to set the RT4 state. Also, when the stop switch 1044a is operated at a position one frame below the two-frame sliding position shown in FIG. wins (activates). In other words, the player is required to operate the stop switch 1044a to cancel the replay so that RPLY4 does not win at any position other than the bita position.

Reversed Embodiment: In the above description, the symbol of RPLY2 is a specific transitional symbol (watermelon symbol for 1st round, bell symbol for 2nd round, lower pie symbol for 3rd round). “Hanabi” (Across) has already appeared as a popular pachislot RT machine. It is possible to shift to two types of firework challenge of RT1 state (high probability replay state) after the bonus game and a firework game (high probability replay state) shifting to RT4 state by firework game entry replay operation during the firework challenge. The fireworks challenge is a maximum of 20G, and ends when the fireworks game rush replay is activated, 20G is consumed, or the bonus is established. The replay probability of rushing into the firework game is about 1/3.8 in practical value, and it is a game property aiming at rushing into the firework game while assimilating the firework challenge as much as possible. The number of RT completed games is displayed under the reel, and it is recommended to win the fireworks game rush replay by pressing the remaining 7G. That is, if the fireworks game entry replay is won before the remaining 7G, it is necessary to perform a reverse push operation to perform a replay rejection. Specifically, when it is notified that the replay of entering the fireworks game has been internally won, the stop switch 1044a is operated aiming at the goodwill pattern of the black bar pattern on the left reel frame or the upper row after hitting the middle and right reels appropriately. Then, the replay is successful, and the fireworks challenge continues in which the RT1 state (high-probability replay state) is maintained. On the other hand, the replay is unsuccessful and the firework game entry replay is activated, so that the next and subsequent games will be a firework game that continues for 20 games. When the fireworks game ends, the replay combination (replay combination) winning probability is not changed, and the state shifts to the RT0 state of the initial state (non-RT state).

A case where the present invention is applied to the specifications of this pachislot RT machine "Hanabi" will be described. In the RT1 state where the set value is an odd number, Replay 1 to Replay 4 are won (there is a set number). Also, in the RT1 state where the set value is an even number, Replay 5 to Replay 8 are won (there is a set number). The rush replay is Replay 1 to Replay 4 or Replay 5 to Replay 8, and if the rush replay is won during the 20 games in the RT1 state, it is notified that the reverse push operation should be performed. If the player performs an operation other than the reverse push operation, the replay is unsuccessful and RPLY1 always wins (activates). The main control means 1100 changes the probability of winning a replay role when a specific transition symbol is displayed in the RT1 state, shifts to the RT4 state, and performs 20 games (predetermined number of times) of RT games (high probability game) can be executed. For example, if a specific transition pattern is displayed in the first game of the RT1 state, the state will newly shift to the RT4 state with 20 games, but the high probability replay state of the RT1 state and the RT4 state will be only 21 games in total. , which is very disadvantageous for the player.

On the other hand, if the rush replay is won during the 20 games in the RT1 state (recommended is 7 or more games remaining), it is notified that the reverse push operation should be performed. When the player performs a replay hash, the player operates the stop switch 1044a aiming at one symbol (big pie symbol) with two frames. If the set value is an odd number, the main control means 1100 permits up to one frame slip and pulls in the huge pie pattern and stops it. pull in to stop. However, at other operation timings, the replay is unsuccessful, and the main control means 1100 stops the watermelon symbol on the effective line. If the replay winning is unsuccessful, the main control means 1100 determines the probability that the replay combination will be won when either RPLY3 or RPLY6 is activated by the subsequent stop operation and a specific transition symbol is displayed in the RT1 state. 20 games (predetermined number of times) of RT games (high-probability games) can be executed. That is, RPLY1, RPLY3 or RPLY6 are all specific transition symbols, and when these RPLYs are displayed on the active line, these RPLYs win (activate), and the main control means 1100 shifts to the RT4 state.

In other words, one setting value for determining lottery data (generally, "lottery tables 1 to 6") used when performing lottery for a role is equivalent to a plurality of set values (1 to 6). ) is selected and determined by changing the settings. This reel-type game machine has a plurality of reels (three reels) on which a plurality of types of symbols (up to 10 types, 20 to 21) are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and a set value determined in the game. Using the corresponding lottery data (lottery table), the lottery lottery means (main control means 1100) for performing the lottery of the lottery, and rotating a plurality of drums in the game, provided corresponding to each drum a control means (main control means 1100) for accepting the operation of the stop switch, individually stopping the corresponding spinning drums within a predetermined movement range, and displaying the symbols according to the lottery result of the winning combination. . Among the roles determined by the role lottery means (main control means 1100) in the role lottery, there are transition replay roles (replay 1 to replay 8) that require pressing of three stop switches. Transition replay hands include odd replay hands (replay 1 to replay 4) that can be won when the set value is an odd number, and even replay hands that can be won when the set value is an even number. There is a transition replay combination (Replay 5 to Replay 8). The game includes a normal game in which at least a replay role is won with a predetermined probability (generally, 1/7.3), and a high-probability game in which the replay role is won with a higher probability than the predetermined probability (generally, a replay probability of 1). /2). When the winning lottery means (main control means 1100) determines the winning of the bonus combination (the continuous actuating device for the bonus combination) and the operation pattern of the bonus combination is displayed, the bonus game started is completed, and the control means is triggered. (Main control means 1100) enables execution of a predetermined number of high probability games (RT1 games).

In the high-probability game, when any transition replay combination is won and a specific transition symbol is displayed, the control means (main control means 1100) changes the probability of winning the replay combination. , a predetermined number of games (RT4 games) can be executed. In the high-probability game, the control means (main control means 1100), when executing control to display a specific transition pattern, for at least one reel (right drum or right drum and left drum) Stop control is performed to make the drawing range of the pushing pattern different between the shift replay combination for odd numbers and the shift replay combination for even numbers. More specifically, stop control is performed so that the range of symbol pull-in is changed by one-frame slip in odd-numbered transition replay hands and zero-frame slip in even-numbered transition replay hands. Then, when (1) a game machine that can display a specific transition pattern is drawn in and stopped by a stop switch pressing operation, (2) stop There is a game machine in which a specific transition pattern is not displayed (cannot be displayed) when a target pattern (big pie pattern) is drawn in by pressing a switch and stopped.

1010 slot machine (gaming machine)
1034 Image display device (display means)
1040a Lower panel 1040b Setting mode display unit 1054 Settlement button (operating means)
1300 production means 1034 image display device (production means, display means)
1036 speaker (directing means, audio output means)
1038 lamp (directing means)
1200 Sub-control means (effect control means)
2000 mobile phone communication system 2100 mobile phone (information mediating means)
2102 CPU (conversion means)
2124 antenna (communication means)
2126 communication I/F (communication means)
2128 imaging element (imaging means)
2300 packet network 3000 server system 3100 gaming machine server (external processing means)
3152 CPU (game execution information generating means)
3154 ROM (game execution information generating means)
3156 RAM (game execution information generating means)
3162 I/F for external connection (communication means)
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One setting value for determining lottery data used when performing lottery for a winning combination is determined by selecting from a plurality of set values, and an external processing means capable of generating game execution information is located. and setting value information related to the setting values actually set for playing the game are generated, and can be acquired by the first information intermediary means accessible to the external processing means. , in a gaming machine capable of displaying the access information,
The gaming machine includes a plurality of spinning drums having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface thereof, and a winning lottery means for performing a lottery for a winning combination using lottery data corresponding to a set value determined in the game, In a game, a plurality of spinning drums are rotated, an operation of a stop switch provided corresponding to each spinning drum is received, the corresponding spinning drum is individually stopped within a predetermined movement range, and a lottery result of the winning combination is obtained. and a control means for generating and displaying the access information, and
Among the combinations determined by the combination lottery means in the combination lottery, there is a transitional re-game combination that requires pressing of the stop switch, and the transitional re-game combination has an odd set value. There are an odd-numbered transitional replay combination that can be won when , and an even-numbered transitional regame combination that can be won when the set value is an even number,
The game includes a normal game in which at least a replay role is won with a predetermined probability, and a high-probability game in which the replay role is won with a higher probability than the predetermined probability,
Triggered by the completion of the bonus game started when the bonus combination is determined by the combination lottery means and the operation pattern of the bonus combination is displayed, the control section causes the high probability game to be played a predetermined number of times. executable, and
In the high-probability game, when any transition replay combination is won and a specific transition symbol is displayed, the control means varies the probability that the replay combination is won, and determines in advance. Make it possible to play the number of games specified,
In the high-probability game, when executing the control to display the specific transition symbol, the control means sets the pull-in range of the spotting symbol for at least one reel to the transition replay combination for odd numbers. and perform stop control that is different between the transition replay role for the even number,
The first information intermediation means is
a selection notification receiving means for receiving a selection notification indicating that the external processing means has selected for the setting value notification mission, the selection notification including the target model and the maximum number of times of notification;
When the setting value notification mission is selected and the external processing means is accessed by issuing the game execution information for the target model, the setting value notification mission created by the external processing means for the target model specific information obtaining means for obtaining specific information including information related to and specific game execution information from the external processing means,
the information on the setting value notification mission includes a plurality of missions for the target model;
The production control means generates access information including the set value information on the condition that the specific game execution information is input and one of the plurality of missions is achieved, and the Display in a form that can be obtained by the first information mediation means and other information mediation means,
When the first information intermediation means accesses based on the access information including the setting value information, the external processing means displays the information capable of displaying the actually set setting value until the maximum number of notification times. be able to send
When the first information intermediary means receives information capable of displaying an actually set setting value from the external processing means, the first information intermediary means is capable of displaying information about the setting value;
A game machine characterized by In a game system including a gaming machine comprising effect control means for controlling effects, external processing means, and first information intermediary means,
The gaming machine includes a plurality of spinning drums having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface thereof, and a winning lottery means for performing a lottery for a winning combination using lottery data corresponding to a set value determined in the game, In a game, a plurality of spinning drums are rotated, an operation of a stop switch provided corresponding to each spinning drum is received, the corresponding spinning drum is individually stopped within a predetermined movement range, and a lottery result of the winning combination is obtained. and a setting value setting means for setting setting value information ,
Among the combinations determined by the combination lottery means in the combination lottery, there is a transitional re-game combination that requires pressing of the stop switch, and the transitional re-game combination has an odd set value. There are an odd-numbered transitional replay combination that can be won when , and an even-numbered transitional regame combination that can be won when the set value is an even number,
The game includes a normal game in which at least a replay role is won with a predetermined probability, and a high-probability game in which the replay role is won with a higher probability than the predetermined probability,
Triggered by the completion of the bonus game started when the bonus combination is determined by the combination lottery means and the operation pattern of the bonus combination is displayed, the control section causes the high probability game to be played a predetermined number of times. executable, and
In the high-probability game, when any transition replay combination is won and a specific transition symbol is displayed, the control means varies the probability that the replay combination is won, and determines in advance. Make it possible to play the number of games specified,
In the high-probability game, when executing the control to display the specific transition symbol, the control means sets the pull-in range of the spotting symbol for at least one reel to the transition replay combination for odd numbers. and perform stop control that makes the transition replay role for even numbers different,
The first information intermediation means is
a selection notification receiving means for receiving a selection notification indicating that the external processing means has selected for the setting value notification mission, the selection notification including the target model and the maximum number of times of notification;
When the setting value notification mission is selected and the external processing means is accessed by issuing the game execution information for the target model, the setting value notification mission created by the external processing means for the target model specific information obtaining means for obtaining specific information including information related to and specific game execution information from the external processing means,
the information on the setting value notification mission includes a plurality of missions for the target model;
The effect control means generates access information including the set value information on the condition that the specific game execution information is input and one of the plurality of missions is achieved, and the Display in a form that can be obtained by the first information mediation means and other information mediation means,
When the first information intermediation means accesses based on the access information including the setting value information, the external processing means displays the information capable of displaying the actually set setting value until the maximum number of notification times. be able to send
When the first information mediating means receives information capable of displaying an actually set setting value from the external processing means, the first information mediating means can display information about the setting value;
A game system characterized by

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