JP5844559B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine capable of adjusting the volume and quality of a production sound by a player's operation (see Patent Document 1).
In this gaming machine, swing fins are disposed in the front opening of the speaker. Then, the player can adjust the volume and quality of the production sound by operating the swing fins to open and close.

JP 2009-82285 A

However, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a possibility that the setting related to the effect device becomes complicated.
That is, in the conventional gaming machine, the player needs to adjust the production sound by operating opening and closing of the swing fin every time when starting the game, and the setting related to the production device may be complicated. There is.
An object of the present invention is to easily perform settings related to a rendering device for a gaming machine.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to a first aspect of the invention stores a communication terminal that can be used by a player and setting information that is information indicating the content of brightness settings of the effect symbol display device of the gaming machine. When the output information that is the information including the setting information is received via the communication terminal, the setting information stored in the storage means is stored on the basis of the setting information included in the output information. A server comprising: a setting information updating means for updating the transmission information; a transmission means for transmitting input information that is information including the setting information stored in the storage means to the communication terminal; and a gaming machine, a game machine in the setup information management system comprising: a player-operable input means, and setting means capable of setting the brightness of the presentation pattern display unit based on the operation input means, before Anda output means for outputting the output information including the setting information indicating the content of the setting of the brightness of the presentation pattern display unit that is set by the setting means, the setting means, wherein the operation of said input means When the input information is input, the first area of the effect symbol display device that displays the effect symbol, and the number of holdings that are the number of times that the effect symbol can be continuously displayed are displayed. The second area, the third area for displaying the suggestion of the path on which the game ball should roll on the game board surface, the fourth area for displaying the suggestion of the winning opening to aim for the winning of the game ball, and the round in the special prize state The luminance of the portion excluding at least one of the fifth areas displaying the number of times is set to the luminance indicated by the setting information included in the input information.

In the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the player can set the brightness of the effect symbol display device based on the operation of the input means in the gaming machine. Then, in the gaming machine, when the brightness setting of the performance symbols display device is performed, the output information including the setting information indicating the content of the setting of the luminance of the performance symbol display device is set is output.
On the other hand, when the server receives the output information via the communication terminal, the storage of the setting information is updated based on the setting information included in the output information. The server also transmits input information including stored setting information to the communication terminal.

In the gaming machine, when input information is input by operating the input means, the brightness of the effect symbol display device is set based on the setting information included in the input information.
Thus, once the player sets the brightness of the effect symbol display device in the gaming machine, if the input information is input in the subsequent game, the brightness setting of the effect symbol display device performed in the past is set. Can be reproduced.

Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the first invention, it is possible to easily set the brightness of the effect symbol display device of the gaming machine.
Here, for example, a communication terminal 930 described later corresponds to the communication terminal. An example of the server is a player information management server 920 described later. An example of the setting information management system is a game information management system 900 described later. As the gaming machine, for example, a pachinko machine 1 described later corresponds. For example, an input button 5b described later corresponds to the input means. For example, a lamp 154, a speaker 155, and an effect symbol display device 104, which will be described later, correspond to the effect device. As the setting means, for example, an effect control device 150 (steps S410 and S414) described later corresponds. As the output information, for example, a two-dimensional code described later corresponds. For example, a database 921 described later corresponds to the storage unit. For example, a player information management server 920 described later corresponds to the setting information update unit. For example, a database 921 described later corresponds to the transmission unit. As the input information, for example, a game start password described later corresponds.

The gaming machine according to the second invention is characterized in that in the gaming machine according to the first invention, the input information is represented by a list of symbols.
According to the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the invention, it is possible to more easily make settings related to the effect device for the gaming machine .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily perform settings related to the effect device for a gaming machine.

It is a schematic block diagram of a game information management system. It is a perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed typically the front part of the game board surface in a pachinko machine, especially the part required for description. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the kind of hit. It is a figure which shows the structure of the control command output to a production | presentation control apparatus from the main control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a game control process. It is a flowchart which shows a hit determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows an input screen display process. It is a figure which shows an example of a menu screen. It is a flowchart which shows a password input process. It is a figure which shows an example of a password input screen. It is a flowchart which shows various setting processes. It is a figure which shows an example of various setting screens. It is a flowchart which shows an end screen display process. It is a flow chart which shows specific game mode end processing. It is a figure which shows an example of an end screen. It is a flowchart which shows a status designation command reception process. It is a flowchart which shows a change time designation | designated command reception process. It is a flowchart which shows a game point provision setting process. It is a figure which shows a game point provision table. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation display of the effect symbol in an effect symbol display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop display of the effect symbol in an effect symbol display apparatus.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1.
(Configuration of game information management system)
FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a game information management system.
The game information management system 900 can manage game information related to games by the pachinko machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 1, a gaming information management system 900 is provided in a gaming store, a player information management server 920 operated by a gaming machine manufacturer, a communication terminal 930 such as a personal computer or a mobile phone owned by the player, and a gaming store. The pachinko machine 1 is configured.
The player information management server 920 includes a database 921 that can store a player ID and game information in association with each other. In addition, the player information management server 920 stores data of a dedicated website that can be accessed by the communication terminal 930.

In the present embodiment, setting information, game points, variable display count, winning count, winning consecutive count, and the like are set as gaming information managed by the player information management server 920.
Setting information is information which shows the content of the setting regarding the production | presentation apparatus with which the pachinko machine 1 is provided. A game point is a point given according to the progress of a game by playing a game with the pachinko machine 1. The variation display count is the number of times that the variation display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 to be described later is performed in the game by the pachinko machine 1. The number of wins is the number of times that a special prize state, which will be described later, is generated in a game by the pachinko machine 1. The number of consecutive hits is the number of times that a special award state that causes a probability variation state, which will be described later, is continuously generated in a game by the pachinko machine 1.

  The player information management server 920 is connected to the communication terminal 930 via the Internet 910. Then, the player information management server 920 can exchange information with the connected communication terminal 930. Specifically, the player uses the communication terminal 930 to access a dedicated website stored in the player information management server 920 (hereinafter referred to as “dedicated website”), thereby the dedicated website. Various information can be acquired at the site.

Next, a method for using the game information management system 900 by the player will be described.
In order to start management of game information by the player information management server 920, the player needs to perform player registration on a dedicated Web site.
Specifically, the player accesses the player registration page of the dedicated website using the communication terminal 930, and performs player registration for registering information identifying the player such as a name and an e-mail address. When the player registration is completed, a player ID is set in the player information management server 920. When the player registration is completed, the set player ID, browsing password, and game start password are transmitted from the player information management server 920 to the communication terminal 930. Here, the game start password is represented by a sequence of symbols.

  The player ID and the browsing password are information necessary for logging in to the registrant-dedicated page corresponding to the player ID of the dedicated website. The game start password is information necessary for accumulating (storing) the game information of the player related to the player ID in the pachinko machine 1. Here, the game start password includes information indicating the player ID. In this embodiment, it is possible to acquire a game start password at any time on the registrant-specific page.

When the player registration is completed, the player information management server 920 sets a dedicated registrant page for the player. The player can log in to the registrant-specific page related to the player ID by inputting the player ID and the browsing password on the login page of the dedicated website.
In the registrant-specific page, game information (past game information) stored in association with the player ID can be acquired. Specifically, on the registrant-specific page, game points possessed by the player associated with the player ID are displayed. As will be described later, the game points can be acquired by a game by the pachinko machine 1, and are consumed by purchasing the game point privilege. On the registrant-specific page, the accumulated value of the variable display count, the cumulative value of the winning count, and the maximum value of the consecutive hit count from the time when the player is registered until the present are displayed.

In addition, in the registrant-specific page, it is possible to acquire ranking information of game information among all players who have registered as players. Specifically, ranking information based on each of the game points, the number of times of display of variation, the number of wins and the number of wins is displayed on the registrant-specific page.
In addition, on the registrant-specific page, game point benefits can be purchased using game points. In the present embodiment, information prizes such as images and music, real prizes such as straps and postcards, a right to apply for a lottery where real prizes are awarded, a gaming point increase bonus, and the like are set.

  Here, the game point increase privilege is a privilege in which a game point given in accordance with a game is increased in a game by the pachinko machine 1 (for example, a game point given when the game point increase privilege is not set). Benefits such as 2 times the price). When a game point increase privilege is purchased, a game start password including information indicating execution of the game point increase privilege is transmitted from the player information management server 920 to the communication terminal 930. In the pachinko machine 1, when a game start password including information indicating execution of the game point increase privilege is input, the game points given in accordance with the progress of the game increase in the specific game mode described later. Set as follows.

  Further, on the registrant-specific page, it is possible to customize various effects executed in the pachinko machine 1. Specifically, on the registrant-specific page, it is possible to change the selection probability of various effects. For example, in the pachinko machine 1, when a plurality of types of reach effects (or notice effects) are set, it is possible to freely set the probability that each reach effect is selected. Thereby, the player can change the appearance state of the production so as to meet his / her wish. When customization of various effects is performed, a game start password including information indicating execution of the customization is transmitted from the player information management server 920 to the communication terminal 930. Then, in the pachinko machine 1, when a game start password including information indicating execution of customization is input, in the specific game mode, the selection probability of various effects is changed according to the content of customization. I do.

  When a player starts a game with the pachinko machine 1, the player inputs the game start password acquired by the communication terminal 930 to the pachinko machine 1, so that the pachinko machine 1 stores the game information related to the game in his / her game. It can be stored as information. Then, the player can update his / her game information stored in the player information management server 920 based on the game information related to the game.

Specifically, in the pachinko machine 1, the game mode is set when the game is started without entering the specific game mode when the game start password is input and when the game start password is not input. And a general game mode.
In the specific game mode, game information in the specific game mode is stored in association with the player ID related to the input game start password. Specifically, in the specific game mode, the accumulated value of the game points given during the specific game mode, the number of times of variable display executed during the specific game mode, and the number of wins generated during the specific game mode. And the maximum number of consecutive wins in the specific game mode are stored in association with the player ID. In the pachinko machine 1, a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark) is displayed on the effect symbol display device 104, which will be described later, in accordance with the end of the game in the specific game mode. This two-dimensional code includes information indicating the game information accumulated in the specific game mode, information indicating the player ID, and information indicating the address of the dedicated Web site.

  Then, the player captures the game based on the game information in the specific game mode by photographing the two-dimensional code displayed on the effect symbol display device 104 using the imaging device provided in the communication terminal 930. The game information stored in the player information management server 920 can be updated. Specifically, by photographing a two-dimensional code with an imaging device provided in the communication terminal 930, it is connected to a dedicated Web site, and information indicating a player ID included in the two-dimensional code and game information Is transmitted to the player information management server 920. Then, the player information management server 920 updates the game information corresponding to the received player ID among the game information stored in the database 921 based on the received game information. Further, the communication terminal 930 accesses the game information update page of the dedicated website by photographing the two-dimensional code. Then, the updated game information is displayed on the game information update page.

In the general game mode, game information in the general game mode is not accumulated. In the present embodiment, in the general game mode, no game points are given as the game progresses.
Here, as will be described later, in the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to perform settings related to the rendering device. In the present embodiment, as settings related to the effect device, setting of the luminance of the effect symbol display device 104, setting of the luminance of the lamp 154, and setting of the volume of the sound effect (effect sound) output from the speaker 155 are performed. It is possible.

  And when the setting regarding a production | presentation apparatus is performed in the pachinko machine 1, the setting information which shows the content of the setting regarding the said production | presentation apparatus can be managed by the player information management server 920. FIG. In the present embodiment, the setting information includes information indicating the content of the brightness setting of the effect symbol display device 104, information indicating the content of the brightness setting of the lamp 154, and setting of the volume of the sound effect output from the speaker 155. Information indicating the contents is included.

Specifically, in the database 921 of the player information management server 920, it is possible to store a player ID and setting information (game information) in association with each other.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1, when the player makes a setting related to the effect device, a two-dimensional code including setting information indicating the setting content related to the effect device is provided in accordance with the end of the game in the specific game mode. Is displayed (output) on the effect symbol display device 104.

  Then, the player captures the player ID included in the two-dimensional code by photographing the two-dimensional code displayed on the effect symbol display device 104 using the imaging device provided in the communication terminal 930. Information and setting information (game information) are transmitted to the player information management server 920. Then, the player information management server 920 sets the setting information (game information) corresponding to the received player ID among the setting information (game information) stored in the database 921 as the received setting information (game information). Update based on. Note that if the setting information corresponding to the player ID is not stored, the received setting information is newly stored as setting information corresponding to the player ID.

Further, when transmitting the game start password to the communication terminal 930, the player information management server 920 transmits a game start password including setting information (game information) stored in the database 921.
And when a player starts the game by the pachinko machine 1, the game start password acquired by the communication terminal 930 is input to the pachinko machine 1, so that the pachinko machine 1 performs the setting related to the effect device performed in the past. Can be reproduced.

  Specifically, the pachinko machine 1 sets the brightness of the effect symbol display device 104, the brightness of the lamp 154, and the effect output from the speaker 155 based on the setting information included in the input game start password. Set each sound volume.

(Overall configuration of gaming machine)
Next, the configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a rectangular frame body 2, a front frame 3 that can be opened and closed on the front side of the frame body 2, and a front frame 3 that can be opened and closed. The front door 4, a saucer unit 5 disposed below the front door 4, and a launching handle 6 disposed on the side of the saucer unit 5 are provided.

A game board 100 (see FIG. 3) is disposed on the front side of the front frame 3.
The front door 4 includes a transparent plate 4a disposed at a position corresponding to the front side of the game board 100 disposed in the front frame 3, and a decorative portion 4b disposed around the transparent plate 4a. ing.
The decorative portion 4b has a shape that bulges forward. The decoration portion 4b is provided with a plurality of sound release holes 4c for allowing the sound output from a speaker (see FIG. 4) disposed inside the decoration portion 4b to pass therethrough.

The saucer unit 5 includes a saucer 5a for receiving game balls (rented balls, payout balls), and an input button (input means) 5b disposed on the front side of the saucer 5a.
The input button 5b is configured so that a player can perform a rotation operation and a push-in operation. The input button 5b outputs an operation signal to the effect control device 150 (see FIG. 4) according to the rotation operation and the push-in operation.

(Composition of game board surface)
First, the configuration of the game board surface 102 of the game board 100 in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing a front portion of the game board surface in the pachinko machine, particularly a portion necessary for explanation.
As shown in FIG. 3, an effect symbol display device 104 capable of displaying an effect image is provided at a substantially central portion of the game board surface 102. The effect symbol display device 104 is configured by a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display.

The effect symbol display device 104 has four regions R1, R2, R3, R4 (FIG. 23) that can independently display the variation and stop display of the effect symbols Z1, Z2 (see FIGS. 23, 24). , See FIG.
In each of the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3, the variable display and stop display of the first effect symbol Z1 are performed. The 1st production design Z1 is constituted including a number and a design. The variable display of the first effect symbol Z1 means that a plurality of types of first effect symbols Z1 are displayed in a scrolled state in each of the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3. . The stop display of the first effect symbol Z1 means that the effect symbol Z1 is displayed in a stopped state in each of the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3.

In the fourth region R4, the variation display and the stop display of the second effect symbol Z2 are performed. The second effect design Z2 is composed of color bars. The variable display of the second effect design Z2 refers to a display in a state in which the color represented by the color bar is sequentially changed. Further, the stop display of the second effect symbol Z2 refers to a display in a state where the color bar represents a predetermined color.
Then, the effect symbol display device 104 displays the result of the winning lottery (special prize lottery) according to the combination of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 stopped and displayed in the first to fourth regions R1, R2, R3, and R4.

  A normal symbol start gate 122 is provided on the left side of the effect symbol display device 104. The normal symbol start gate 122 is formed so that it can always be passed by a game ball. The normal symbol start gate 122 is provided with a start gate switch 133 (see FIG. 4). The start gate switch 133 transmits a detection signal to the main controller 210 in response to detection of the passing of the normal symbol start gate 122 by the game ball. Main controller 210 executes a lottery with a normal symbol in response to an input of a detection signal from start gate switch 133.

A start winning device 111 is provided below the effect symbol display device 104. The start winning device 111 has a first start winning port 111a and a second start winning port 111b provided below the first start winning port 111a.
The first start winning opening 111a is a winning opening (a so-called umbilicus) that is open upward so that a game ball can always be won. A first start winning port switch 131a (see FIG. 4) is disposed in the first starting winning port 111a. The first start winning port switch 131a transmits a detection signal to the main control device 210 in response to detection of a game ball winning in the first start winning port 111a. The main control device 210 performs a winning lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from the first start winning a prize opening switch 131a.

  The second start winning opening 111b is an electric accessory (so-called electric tulip) capable of changing the winning probability. The second start winning opening 111b has an opening / closing member (not shown) that is opened and closed by a start winning opening solenoid 158 (see FIG. 4). Normally, the opening and closing member of the second start winning port 111b is closed, so that it is impossible to win a game ball. However, when a lottery with a normal symbol is won, the opening and closing member is opened in a predetermined pattern. Game balls can be won. A second start winning port switch 131b (see FIG. 4) is disposed in the second starting winning port 111b. The second start winning port switch 131b transmits a detection signal to the main controller 210 in response to detection of a game ball winning at the second start winning port 111b. The main control device 210 executes a winning lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from the second start winning a prize opening switch 131b.

  Two special symbol display devices 107 a and 107 b are provided on the right side of the start winning device 111. Each of the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b includes a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, and the like. Each of the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b can perform variable symbol display and stop display of special symbols including numbers and symbols. Then, each special symbol display device 107a, 107b displays the result of the winning lottery by the special symbol stopped and displayed. The special symbol display device 107a displays the result of the winning lottery performed in response to the winning of the game ball in the first start winning opening 111a. Further, the special symbol display device 107b displays the result of the winning lottery performed with the winning of the game ball in the second start winning opening 111b. Here, the gaming state in which the special symbol stopped and displayed in each of the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b becomes a specific symbol is referred to as “special prize state (winning)”. The special prize state is an advantageous gaming state in which a predetermined game value is given to the player, such as paying out a prize ball. The special symbol display on each of the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b and the display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 on the effect symbol display device 104 are associated with each other.

  An ordinary symbol display device 106 is provided on the right side of the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b. The normal symbol display device 106 is composed of a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, and the like. The normal symbol display device 106 can perform change display and stop display of normal symbols composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. Then, the normal symbol display device 106 displays the result of the lottery using the normal symbols according to the stopped normal symbols.

A gaming state display device 109 is provided above the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b. The game state display device 109 is configured by an LED or the like. The game state display device 109 displays the number of times that the special symbol and the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 can be continuously displayed (so-called “holding number”), the number of rounds in the special prize state, the occurrence of the short-time state, and the like. The
A big prize opening 115 is provided below the start winning apparatus 111. The special winning opening 115 has an opening / closing member (not shown) that is opened and closed by a special winning opening solenoid 159 (see FIG. 4). In the normal winning opening 115, the opening / closing member is closed and the game ball cannot be won. However, when the special prize state occurs, the opening / closing member is opened in a predetermined pattern and the game ball is opened. Winning is possible. The big prize opening 115 is provided with a big prize opening switch 132 (see FIG. 4). The big prize opening switch 132 transmits a detection signal to the main controller 210 in response to the detection of the winning of the game ball to the big prize opening 115. The main controller 210 executes a process for paying out a prize ball in response to an input of a detection signal from the big prize opening switch 132.

An out port 110 for collecting game balls that did not win any of the winning ports is provided below the big winning port 115 and at the lowermost part of the game board surface 102.
Above the effect symbol display device 104, an electric accessory 130 is disposed. The electric accessory 130 is provided with a motor (not shown) and a lamp (not shown). When the electric accessory 130 is in the activated state, it swings in a predetermined pattern by the motor and emits light in a predetermined pattern by the lamp.
On the game board surface 102, a plurality of nails (not shown) are arranged so as to guide the game ball to each winning opening.

(Control system configuration)
Next, the configuration of the control system in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 1 has a main control device 210, an effect control device 150, a display control device 151, a lamp control device 152, a sound effect control device 153, and an accessory control as control units. Device 157. In order to prevent fraud, etc., the main control device 210 and the effect control device 150 are each mounted on separate boards. Further, data can be transmitted only from the main control device 210 to the effect control device 150 in one direction.

  The main controller 210 acquires (lotteries) various random values in response to detection signal inputs from the start winning award opening switches 131a and 131b. The main control device 210 then transmits a control command and controls the entire game based on the acquired various random values. Further, the main controller 210 directly controls the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b, the normal symbol display device 106, the gaming state display device 109, the prize ball payout control device 156, the start winning port solenoid 158, the big winning port solenoid 159, and the like. (Port output control).

Main controller 210 includes CPU 220, ROM 230, RAM 240, input port 250, and output port 255.
The input port 250 outputs detection signals output from the first start winning port switch 131a, the second start winning port switch 131b, the big winning port switch 132, and the start gate switch 133 to the CPU 220.

  The output port 255 includes an effect control device 150, special symbol display devices 107a and 107b, a normal symbol display device 106, a game state display device 109, a prize ball payout control device 156, a start prize opening solenoid 158, and a big prize opening solenoid 159, respectively. Outputs control commands and control signals. Further, the output port 255 outputs the output information and abnormality signal of the pachinko machine 1 to the hall computer 500.

  The ROM 230 stores a program for controlling the pachinko machine 1 executed by the main control device 210, game control data, and the like. The game control data includes various control commands for controlling the effect control device 150. Here, as the various control commands, there are a state designation command, a variable time designation command, a symbol stop designation command, a special prize state start designation command, a special prize state end designation command, and the like.

  The RAM 240 temporarily stores input / output data for the main control device 210, data for arithmetic processing, various counters including a random number counter related to the game, a lottery result and a flag for managing the game state. In addition, the RAM 240 is provided with an area for storing start information acquired in response to winning of a game ball in the start winning ports 111a and 111b. Here, the start information is information such as various random number values acquired by winning the game balls to the start winning ports 111a and 111b (for example, hit determination random number value, hit type determination random number value, variation time determination disorder) Number).

The main controller 210 is connected to a power supply circuit 212 for supplying power.
The effect control device 150 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, and an output port, like the main control device 210.
The ROM of the effect control device 150 stores a program for controlling the effect, various data, and the like. The RAM of the effect control device 150 temporarily stores control commands input from the main control device 210, data for performing arithmetic processing, and the like.

The CPU of the effect control device 150 controls each of the display control device 151, the lamp control device 152, the sound effect control device 153, and the accessory control device 157 by executing processing according to a program stored in the ROM.
The effect control device 150 determines the effect to be executed based on the control command received from the main control device 210. Then, the effect control device 150 generates an effect control command corresponding to the determined effect, and transmits the generated effect control command, whereby the display control device 151, the lamp control device 152, the sound effect control device 153, and the role. Each of the object control devices 157 is controlled.

  Further, the effect control device 150 sets the specific game mode or the general game mode as the game mode depending on whether or not the input of the game start password is detected. Then, when the specific game mode is set, the effect control device 150 stores the game information in the specific game mode in association with the player ID related to the input game start password. In addition, when the specific game mode is set, the effect control device 150 executes the giving of game points as the game progresses. On the other hand, when the general game mode is set, the effect control device 150 does not store game information and give game points.

The display control device 151 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an image processing VDP (Video Display Processor), an input port, and an output port.
The ROM of the display control device 151 stores a program for effect display, various image data, and the like. The RAM of the display control device 151 temporarily stores input / output data for the CPU and data for arithmetic processing, and functions as a work area and a buffer memory.

  In response to receiving an effect control command (hereinafter referred to as a display control command) from the effect control device 150, the CPU of the display control device 151 specifies an image specified by the display control command according to a program stored in the ROM. Data is read from the ROM and the image data is output to the VDP. The image processing VDP outputs image data to the effect symbol display device 104 via the output port in accordance with an output instruction from the CPU.

The lamp control device 152 controls lighting, blinking, and the like of the lamp 154. In response to receiving the effect control command from the effect control device 150, the lamp control device 152 reads out control data corresponding to the lamp effect indicated by the effect control command from the ROM, and the lamp 154 based on the control data. Turns on, blinks, turns off, etc.
The sound effect control device 153 controls the output of the sound effect from the speaker 155. In response to receiving the effect control command from the effect control device 150, the sound effect control device 153 reads out the sound data corresponding to the sound effect effect indicated by the effect control command from the ROM and outputs the sound data to the speaker 155.

  The accessory control device 157 controls the operation of the electric accessory 130. In response to receiving the effect control command from the effect control device 150, the accessory control device 157 reads control data corresponding to the operation pattern of the electric accessory 130 indicated by the accessory control command from the ROM, and The electric accessory 130 is operated based on the control data.

(About winning lottery)
Next, the winning lottery will be described.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the hit type.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1, four types of “normal jackpot”, “probability 1 big hit”, “probability 2 big hit”, and “small win” are defined as the types of special award (winning).
When “ordinary jackpot” is won, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b stop displaying the special symbol as “normal hit symbol”, and the effect symbol display device 104 displays the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 as “normal hit symbol”. Control to stop display with. When the “successful symbol” is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104, for example, in the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3, a combination in which even numbers such as “2, 2, 2” are aligned. The first effect symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed, and the second effect symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in “blue” in the fourth area.

In addition, when the “ordinary big hit” is won, the number of rounds at the time of winning is 15 times, and the short-time state is caused in the 100 lotteries after winning (change display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2). Further, when the “normal jackpot” is won, the gaming state after the winning is set to a low probability state.
Here, the low probability state refers to a gaming state in which the winning probability of the winning lottery is low (normal probability). Further, the probability variation state refers to a gaming state in which the winning probability of the winning lottery is higher than the low probability state (for example, 10 times the normal probability). The time-short state refers to a gaming state in which the variation time of the special symbol and the effect symbols Z1, Z2 is shortened. In the short time state, the normal symbol lottery probability is higher than the normal lottery probability (for example, 10 times), and the opening time of the second start winning opening 111b is compared with the normal opening time. Extended.

  When “probability 1 big hit” is won, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b stop and display the special symbol “probability 1 symbol” and the effect symbol display device 104 displays the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 as “probability 1 symbol”. ”To stop display. When “probability 1 symbol” is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104, for example, in the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3, a combination in which odd numbers such as “1,1,1” are aligned. The first effect symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed, and the second effect symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in “blue” in the fourth area.

In addition, when winning “probability 1 big hit”, the number of rounds at the time of winning is 15 times, and a short-time state is generated after winning. Furthermore, when “probability 1 big hit” is won, the gaming state after the winning is set to the probability fluctuation state.
When “probability 2 big hit” is won, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b stop and display the special symbol as “probability 2 symbol” and the effect symbol display device 104 displays the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 as “probability 2 symbol”. ”To stop display. When the “probability variation 2 symbol” is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104, for example, in the first to third regions R1, R2, R3, it is a combination of regular irregularities such as “1, 3, 5”. The first effect symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed, and the second effect symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in “blue” in the fourth region.

  In addition, when winning the “probability 2 big hit”, the number of rounds at the time of winning is two times, and the period of one round (opening time of the big prize opening 115) is shorter than “normal big win” ( About several ms). When “probability 2 big hit” is won, the short-time state is not generated after winning and the gaming state after the winning end is set to the probability fluctuation state.

  When “Small Bonus” is selected, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b are caused to stop displaying the special symbol as “Small Bonus Symbol”, and the effect symbol display device 104 displays the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 as “Small Bonus Symbol”. Control to stop display with. In the case where the “small hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104, for example, in the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3, a combination of regular irregularities such as “1, 3, 5” is used. The first effect symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed, and the second effect symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in “red” in the fourth area.

In addition, when “small hit” is won, the number of rounds at the time of winning is two, and the period of one round is set shorter (about several ms) than “normal big hit”. When “Small Win” is won, a short time state does not occur after winning, and the gaming state after the winning is set to the same gaming state as the normal gaming state.
Here, the opening operation of the big winning opening 115 in each round continues until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins. Further, the opening operation of the special winning opening 115 at the time of winning is repeatedly performed by the number of rounds set according to the type of the special prize state.

  Further, in the case of “displacement”, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b are caused to stop displaying the special symbol as “offset symbol”, and the effect symbol display device 104 is caused to stop and display the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 as “displacement”. To control. In the case where the “offset symbol” is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104, for example, in the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3, a combination of irregularities having no regularity such as “1,1,2” is used. The first effect symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed, and the second effect symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed in “blue” in the fourth region.

(About control commands)
Next, control commands output from the main control device 210 to the effect control device 150 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a control command output from the main control device to the effect control device.
As shown in FIG. 6, the control command is an identifier for identifying the classification of the control command, a mode (MODE) that is 1-byte digital data, and 1 byte indicating the content (function) of the control command to be executed. It consists of an event (EVENT), which is long digital data.

  Main controller 210 transmits a strobe signal (DUSTB) to effect controller 150 when transmitting the control command. Then, main controller 210 transmits mode data in response to the first rise of the strobe signal, and then transmits event data in response to the second rise of the strobe signal. And the production | presentation control apparatus 150 generates an interruption process according to reception of a strobe signal, and stores a control command in RAM by this interruption process.

As shown in FIG. 6, the control commands transmitted by the main controller 210 include a state designation command, a change time designation command, a symbol stop designation command, a special prize state start designation command, a special prize state end designation command, and the like.
The state designation command is a command for designating a result of winning lottery (a winning type in the case of winning). Specifically, the status designation command designates any one of “normal jackpot”, “probability 1 big hit”, “probability 2 big hit”, “small hit”, and “out of place” as a result of the winning lottery.

The variation time designation command is a command for designating the variation display time (variation time) of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2. In this embodiment, n types (n = 68) of variation times (for example, 2 [s], 30 [s], 120 [s], etc.) are set as the variation times. The variable time designation command designates one of the n types of variable times.
The state designation command and the variation time designation command are transmitted at the start of the variation display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2. At this time, first, a state designation command is transmitted, and then a variable time designation command is transmitted. Here, the start of variation display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 is substantially the same as the start of variation display of the special symbol.

The symbol stop designation command is a command for designating stop display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2. The symbol stop designation command is transmitted when the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are stopped and displayed. Here, the stop display of the effect symbols Z1, Z2 is substantially the same as the stop display of the special symbol.
The special prize state start designation command is a command for designating the start of the special prize state. Specifically, the special prize status designation command designates one of a normal jackpot start, a probability change 1 jackpot start, a probability change 2 jackpot start, and a jackpot start. The special prize state start designation command is output at the start of the special prize state.
The special prize state end designation command is a command for designating the end of the special prize state. The special prize state end designation command is output at the end of the special prize state.

(Game control processing)
Next, game control processing executed by the main controller 210 will be described.
The CPU 220 includes a microprocessing unit and the like, and operates based on a game control program that can execute one cycle with a predetermined operation clock (for example, 4 [ms]), and is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 230. Is started, and the game control process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7 is executed.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the game control process.
When the game control process is executed by the CPU 220, as shown in FIG. 7, first, the process proceeds to step S100.
In step S100, per-decision random number update processing is executed to update various random numbers related to the determination of a game that directly affects the player's profit. Here, as various random numbers directly related to the determination of the appearance, there are a random number used for lottery (hereinafter referred to as a hit determination random number) for determining whether or not to cause a hit, a hit type determination random number, and the like. In the hit determination random number update process, the hit determination random number value cannot be easily predicted by changing the initial value every time the hit determination random number makes a round.

Next, the process proceeds to step S102, where an effect control random number update process for updating the effect control random number (for example, variation time determination random number) related to the effect is executed, and the process proceeds to step S104.
In step S104, input processing for inputting detection signals from the switches 131a, 131b, 132, and 133 via the input port 250 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S106.

In the input process, the detection signal input from each switch 131a, 131b, 132, 133 is detected. When detection signal input from each of the switches 131a, 131b, 132, 133 is detected, information indicating the detection is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240.
In step S106, start information update processing for updating start information is executed, and the process proceeds to step S108.

In the start information update process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the start winning port switches 131a and 131b based on the processing result of the input process in step S104. When it is determined that the detection signals are input from the start winning award opening switches 131a and 131b, the start information storage update process in the start information storage area of the RAM 240 is executed.
Here, in this embodiment, up to four pieces of start information can be stored in the start information storage area of the RAM 240.

  In the start information storage update process, it is determined whether or not the number of start information stored in the start information storage area of the RAM 240 is “4” or more. If it is determined that the number of stored start information is not “4” or more, a winning random number value, a hit type determining random value, a variable time determining random value, etc. are obtained (lottery) from a corresponding random number counter, Each acquired random number value (starting information) is stored in a predetermined storage unit in the starting information storage area of the RAM 240.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the start information storage number (hereinafter referred to as start information storage number) is “4” or more, the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S108, a hit determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S110. The hit determination process will be described later.
In step S110, a winning process for opening the special winning opening 115 in a predetermined pattern is executed, and the process proceeds to step S112.

In the winning process, a control signal is transmitted to the special winning opening solenoid 159 so that the special winning opening 115 is opened in a predetermined pattern.
In the winning process, a special prize state start designation command for designating the start of a special prize state (usually big hit, probability variation 1 big hit, probability variation 2 big hit, small hit) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S116, a special prize state start designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

In step S112, prize ball payout management processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S114.
In the winning ball payout management process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the winning opening switch 131a, 131b, 132 based on the processing result of the input process in step S104. If it is determined that a detection signal is input from the winning hole switch 131a, 131b, 132, a control command for causing the prize ball payout control device 156 to perform a prize ball payout operation is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. . As a result, in the port output process of step S116, a control command for performing a prize ball payout operation is transmitted to the prize ball payout control device 156 via the output port 255.

In step S114, an external information output process for outputting an external information signal related to game control to the hall computer 500 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S116.
In step S116, the port output process for outputting the control command stored in the RAM 240 is executed via the output port 255, the series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.
In the port output process, a control command is output to the effect control device 150. At this time, a strobe signal is first output to the effect control device 150, and then a control command including mode data and event data is output. In the port output process, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b, the normal symbol display device 106, the game state display device 109, the prize ball payout control device 156, the start winning port solenoid 158, the big winning port solenoid 159, and the like are also controlled. A signal is output.

Next, the hit determination process in step S108 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the hit determination process.
In the hit determination process, when executed in step S108, the process first proceeds to step S200 as shown in FIG.
In step S200, the effect symbol display device 104 determines whether or not the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are changing. If it is determined that the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are not changing (No), the process proceeds to step S202. On the other hand, if it is determined that the production symbols Z1, Z2 are changing (Yes), the process proceeds to step S214.

In step S202, it is determined whether or not the starting information storage number is “1” or more. If it is determined that the starting information storage number is “1” or more (Yes), the process proceeds to step S204. On the other hand, when it is determined that the starting information storage number is not “1” or more (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
In step S204, the winning determination random number value is read from the start information storage area of the RAM 240, and the process proceeds to step S206.

  In step S206, it is determined whether or not the winning random number value read in step S204 matches the winning value, and if it is determined that the read winning random number value matches the winning value (Yes), The process proceeds to step S208. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning random number value read in step S204 does not match the winning value (No), the process proceeds to step S212.

Here, the ROM 230 stores a winning determination table in which correspondence between the winning determination random number value and the winning value is registered. Then, based on the hit determination table, it is determined whether or not the read hit determination random number value matches the hit value. As a result, the distinction between “winning (special prize state)” and “off” is determined.
Further, when it is determined that the state is “out”, the state designation command corresponding to “out” is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S116, a state designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

In step S208, a hit type determination process for determining a win type is executed, and the process proceeds to step S210.
Here, the ROM 230 stores a hit type determination table in which the correspondence between the hit type determination random number value and the hit type number is registered. In the hit type determination process, the hit type determination random number value of the start information is read, and the hit type number corresponding to the corresponding type determination random number value is read from the hit type determination table to determine the win type.

Further, the state designation command corresponding to the read hit type number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S116, a state designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.
In step S210, the hit hour variation time determination process for determining the variation time of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 is executed, and a series of processes is terminated and the original process is returned.

Here, the ROM 230 stores a hit hour variation time determination table set for each combination of the hit type, the current starting information storage number, the current gaming state, and the like. Correspondence between the variation time determination random number value and the variation time number is registered in each per-hour variation time determination table.
Then, in the hit variation time determination process, first, a hit variation time determination table corresponding to the combination of the hit type number determined in step S210, the current starting information storage number, and the current gaming state is read. Then, the variation time determination random number value of the start information is read, and the variation time number corresponding to the variation time determination random value is read from the hit variation time determination table. Thereby, the variation time of effect design Z1, Z2 is determined.

Further, a change time designation command corresponding to the read change time number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. As a result, in the port output process of step S116, a variable time designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.
In the hit fluctuation time determination process, the determined fluctuation time is set in the fluctuation time timer. Then, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b start to display the variation of the special symbol and start measuring the variation time by the set timer.

On the other hand, in step S212, the fluctuation time determination process at the time of losing which determines the fluctuation time of effect design Z1, Z2 is performed, a series of processes are complete | finished and it returns to the original process.
Here, the ROM 230 stores a loss time variation time determination table set for each combination of the current start information storage number, the current gaming state, and the like. Correspondence between the fluctuation time determination random number value and the fluctuation time number is registered in each outlier time fluctuation time determination table.

  In the loss variation time determination process, first, a loss variation time determination table corresponding to the combination of the current start information storage number and the current gaming state is read. Then, the variation time determination random number value of the start information is read, and the variation time number corresponding to the variation time determination random value is read from the variation time determination table for off-time. Thereby, the variation time of effect design Z1, Z2 is determined.

Further, a change time designation command corresponding to the read change time number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. As a result, in the port output process of step S116, a variable time designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.
Also, in the fluctuation time determination process at the time of loss, the determined fluctuation time is set in the fluctuation time timer. Then, the special symbol display devices 107a and 107b start to display the variation of the special symbol and start measuring the variation time by the set timer.

On the other hand, in step S214, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the production symbols Z1 and Z2 has elapsed. If it is determined that the variation time has elapsed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S216. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation time of the production symbols Z1 and Z2 has not elapsed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
In step S214, it is determined whether or not the variation time has elapsed based on the variation time timer.

In step S216, a symbol stop process for storing a symbol stop designation command in a predetermined area of the RAM 240 is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.
Thereby, in the port output process of step S116, the symbol stop designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

(Production control processing)
Next, processing executed by the effect control device 150 will be described.
The CPU of the production control device 150 operates based on a control program that can execute one cycle with a predetermined operation clock (for example, 2 [ms]), and starts a control program stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 230, The effect control process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9 is repeatedly executed.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the effect control process executed by the effect control device.
When the effect control process is executed by the CPU of the effect control device 150, first, the process proceeds to step S300 as shown in FIG.
In step S300, an input screen display process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S302. The input screen display process will be described later.
In step S302, game mode setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S304. The game mode setting process will be described later.

In step S304, an end screen display process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S306. The end screen display process will be described later.
In step S306, a specific game mode end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S308. The specific game mode end process will be described later.
In step S308, a state designation command reception process for receiving a state designation command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S310. The state designation command reception process will be described later.
In step S310, a variable time designation command reception process for receiving a variable time designation command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S312. The variable time designation command reception process will be described later.
In step S312, a symbol stop designation command receiving process for receiving a symbol stop designation command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S314.

  In the symbol stop designation command reception process, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not a symbol stop designation command has been received from the main control device 210. And when it determines with the effect control apparatus 150 having received the symbol stop designation | designated command, the display control command (henceforth a symbol stop designation | designated display control command) which instruct | indicates the stop display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 is performed. It transmits to the display control device 151.

When the display control device 151 receives the symbol stop designation display control command, the display symbol display device 104 performs stop display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2. At this time, the display control device 151 performs stop display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 by a combination designated by a stop symbol designation display control command described later.
In step S314, a special prize state start designation command receiving process for receiving a special prize state start designation command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S316.

  In the special prize state start designation command reception process, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not a special prize state start designation command has been received from the main control device 210. Then, when it is determined that the special prize state start designation command is received, the production control device 150 determines the special prize state effect to be executed. Specifically, when a normal jackpot start designation command is received, execution of a normal jackpot presentation is determined, and when a probability variation 1 jackpot start designation command is received, execution of a probability variation 1 jackpot presentation is determined. When the 2 big hit start designation command is received, execution of the probability variation 2 big hit effect is determined, and when the small hit start designation command is received, execution of the small hit effect is determined. Here, the probability variation 2 big hit production and the small hit production are the same production.

Then, the effect control device 150 transmits to the display control device 151 a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a “special prize state effect designation display control command”) corresponding to the determined special prize state effect.
When the display control device 151 receives the special prize state effect designation display control command, the presentation symbol display device 104 starts the special prize state effect designated by the special prize state effect designation display control command.

  In the special prize state start designation command reception process, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the specific game mode flag is set. Then, when the specific game mode flag is set, the effect control device 150 gives a game point in response to the start of the special prize state effect. At this time, the effect control device 150 grants game points corresponding to the types of the special prize states (normal jackpot, probability variation 1 jackpot, probability variation 2 jackpot or jackpot). Then, the effect control device 150 adds the value of the assigned game point to the game point counter and adds 1 to the value of the special prize state number counter.

In step S316, a special status end designation command receiving process for receiving a special status end designation command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S318.
In the special prize state end designation command receiving process, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not a special prize state end designation command has been received from the main control device 210. Then, when it is determined that the special effect state end designation command has been received, the production control device 150 generates a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a special prize state production stop designation display control command) that instructs the stop of the special prize state effect. It transmits to the display control device 151.

And the display control apparatus 151 will stop the special prize state presentation currently displayed in the presentation symbol display apparatus 104, if a special prize state presentation stop designation | designated display control command is received.
In step S318, a game point grant setting process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored. The game point grant setting process will be described later.
Next, the input screen display process in step S300 will be described.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the input screen display process. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a menu screen.
The input screen display process is a process for displaying the menu screen G1. When the input screen display process is executed in step S300, the process first proceeds to step S400 as shown in FIG.

In step S400, it is determined whether or not the input screen display flag is set. If it is determined that the input screen display flag is not set (No), the process proceeds to step S402. On the other hand, when it determines with the input screen display flag being set (Yes), it transfers to step S408.
In step S402, it is determined whether or not the display start condition of the menu screen G1 is satisfied. If it is determined that the display start condition is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S404. On the other hand, if it is determined that the display start condition is not satisfied (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control device 150 displays the input screen G1 when in the customer waiting state. The customer waiting state is started when a state in which the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are not displayed is continued for a predetermined time (for example, 30 [s]), and the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are newly displayed. Continue until At this time, the period in which the special prize state is occurring is excluded from the waiting state for customers. Therefore, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the state where the variation display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 is not performed is continued for a predetermined time as the display start condition, and determines that the display is continued for the predetermined time. In this case, the display start condition is satisfied, and if it is determined that the display start condition is not continued for a predetermined time, the display start condition is not satisfied.

  The effect control device 150 displays the display when the input button 5b is pushed in during the customer waiting state by validating the input of the detection signal based on the operation of the input button 5b while in the customer waiting state. It may be determined that the start condition is satisfied. In addition, the effect control device 150 determines that the display start condition is satisfied when an operation (so-called long press) in which the input button 5b is continuously pressed for a predetermined time (for example, 3 [s]) is performed. May be.

In step S404, a menu screen display process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S406.
In the menu screen display process, the effect control device 150 transmits to the display control device 151 a display control command for instructing display of the menu screen G1 (hereinafter referred to as a menu screen display designation display control command).

When the display control device 151 receives the menu screen display designation display control command, the effect design display device 104 displays the menu screen G1.
In step S406, an input screen display flag setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S408.
In the input screen display flag setting process, an input screen display flag is set (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 150.

In the input screen display flag setting process, the effect control device 150 sets the detection signal input from the input button 5b to be valid. Thus, when the input screen display flag is set, the detection signal input based on the operation of the input button 5b is valid.
As shown in FIG. 11, in the menu screen G1, a selection target display object Hp for determining the transition to the password input screen G2, a selection target display object Hs for determining the transition to the various setting screens G3, Is displayed. Further, on the menu screen G1, a selection display object C1 for selecting one of the selection target display objects Hp, Hs is displayed. Further, on the menu screen G1, an operation method image C2 indicating the operation method of the input button 5b is displayed.

  In the menu screen G1, it is possible to select one of the selection target display objects Hp and Hs by the selection display object C1 in response to the input button 5b being rotated. Then, when the input button 5b is pushed in while the selection target display object Hp is selected by the selection display object C1, the transition to the password input screen G2 is determined. On the other hand, when the input button 5b is pushed in while the selection target display object Hs is selected by the selection display object C1, the transition to the various setting screen G3 is determined.

In step S408, it is determined whether or not the transition to the password input screen G2 is determined on the menu screen G1, and when it is determined that the transition to the password input screen G2 is determined (Yes), the process proceeds to step S410. . On the other hand, when it determines with transfer to the password input screen G2 not being determined (No), it transfers to step S412.
In step S410, password input processing is executed, a series of processing is terminated, and the original processing is restored. The password input process will be described later.

On the other hand, in step S412, it is determined whether or not the transition to the various setting screen G3 is determined on the menu screen G1, and if it is determined that the transition to the various setting screen G3 is determined (Yes), the process proceeds to step S414. Transition. On the other hand, when it determines with the transfer to various setting screens G3 not being determined (No), it transfers to step S416.
In step S414, various setting processes are executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. Various setting processes will be described later.

On the other hand, in step S416, it is determined whether or not the display end condition of the menu screen G1 is satisfied. If it is determined that the display end condition is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S418. On the other hand, if it is determined that the display end condition is not satisfied (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
In the present embodiment, the production control device 150 determines whether or not the customer waiting state has been released (new display of variation of the production symbols Z1 and Z2 has been started) as the display end condition, and the customer waiting state has been released. When it is determined, the display end condition is satisfied, and when it is determined that the customer waiting state is not released, the display end condition is not satisfied.

In step S418, an input screen deletion process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S420.
In the input screen erasure process, the effect control device 150 transmits a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a menu screen erasure designation display control command) for instructing erasure of the menu screen G1 to the display control device 151.
When the display control device 151 receives the menu screen erasure designation display control command, the display control device 151 ends the display of the menu screen G1 on the effect symbol display device 104.

In step S420, an input screen display flag canceling process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.
In the input screen display flag release process, the input screen display flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 150 is released (erased).
In addition, in the input screen display flag canceling process, the effect control device 150 sets the input of the detection signal from the input button 5b to invalid. As a result, when the input screen display flag is not set, the detection signal input based on the operation of the input button 5b is invalidated.

Next, the password input process in step S410 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing password input processing. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a password input screen.
When the password input process is executed in step S410, first, the process proceeds to step S500 as shown in FIG.

In step S500, a password input screen display process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S502.
In the password input screen display process, the effect control device 150 transmits a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a password input screen display designation display control command) for instructing display of the password input screen G2 to the display control device 151.

When receiving the password input screen display designation display control command, the display control device 151 displays the password input screen G2 on the effect symbol display device 104.
In step S502, an input content display process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S504.
In the input content display process, the input game start password is displayed on the password input screen G2.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the password input screen G2, five symbol display portions W for displaying symbols are provided. In addition, in the password input screen G2, the selection target display object Hk corresponding to each of the 64 types of symbols, the selection target display object Hc for clearing the symbol input to each symbol display unit W, and the input are confirmed. The selection target display object Hd and the selection target display object Hm for determining the transition to the menu screen G1 are displayed. On the password input screen G2, a selection display object C1 for selecting any of the selection target display objects Hk, Hc, Hd, Hm is displayed. Further, on the password input screen G2, an operation method image C2 indicating the operation method of the input button 5b is displayed.

In the password input screen G2, any of the selection target display objects Hk, Hc, Hd, Hm can be selected by the selection display object C1 in response to the input button 5b being rotated.
In the password input screen G2, it is possible to input symbols in each symbol display section W in order from the symbol display section W arranged on the left side of the five symbol display sections W. In the input screen G1, when the selection target display object Hk corresponding to any one of the 64 types of symbols is selected by the selection display object C1, the symbol corresponding to the selected selection target display object Hk is displayed as a symbol. Displayed on the display unit W. FIG. 13 shows a state in which the selection target display object Hk related to the symbol “A” is selected by the selection display object C1 in a state in which the symbol can be input in the first symbol display unit W. When the input button 5b is pressed while the symbol is displayed on the symbol display portion W, the input of the symbol in the symbol display portion W is confirmed and the symbol display portion W in the next order is displayed. The symbol is ready for input. As a result, the symbols can be sequentially input on the five symbol display portions W.

On the other hand, in the password input screen G2, when the selection target display object Hc is selected by the selection display object C1, the input of the input button 5b is performed and the symbol can be input at present. The symbol displayed on the symbol display unit W is cleared (erased), and the symbol can be input in the previous symbol display unit W.
Further, in the password input screen G2, the game start password is determined in response to the input button 5b being pushed in while the selection target display object Hd is selected by the selection display object C1. Here, the password input screen G2 is set so that the selection target display object Hd cannot be selected by the selection display object C1 when no symbols are input in all the symbol display portions W.

Furthermore, in the password input screen G2, when the input button 5b is pressed in the state where the selection target display object Hm is selected by the selection display object C1, a transition to the menu screen G1 (“return”) is made. Is determined.
In step S504, it is determined whether or not the confirmation of the game start password is determined. If it is determined that the determination is determined (Yes), the process proceeds to step S506. On the other hand, when it determines with determination not being determined (No), it transfers to step S512.

The effect control device 150 determines that the confirmation of the game start password is determined in response to the input button 5b being pressed in a state where the selection target display object Hd is selected by the selection display object C1.
In step S506, a specific game mode setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S508.

In the specific game mode setting process, the effect control device 150 sets the specific game mode as the game mode. In the specific game mode, game information in the specific game mode is stored in association with the player ID related to the input game start password. In the specific game mode, game points are awarded as the game progresses.
In the present embodiment, a predetermined (1 point or 10 points) game points are awarded each time the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are displayed in a variable manner. Each time the reach effect is displayed, predetermined (10 points or 100 points) game points are awarded. Each time a notice effect is executed, predetermined (5 points or 50 points) game points are awarded. Furthermore, a predetermined (1000 points) game points are awarded each time a “normal jackpot” is generated. In addition, every time a “probability 1 big hit” is generated, a predetermined (2000 points) game points are awarded. Furthermore, a predetermined (500 points) game points are awarded each time “probability 2 big hit” or “small win” occurs.

  Here, in the RAM of the effect control device 150, a game point counter that counts game points given as the game progresses, and a variable display count that counts the number of times the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are displayed in a variable manner. A counter, a special prize state counter for counting the number of times the special prize state has occurred, and a continuous counter for counting the number of consecutive wins are stored. Here, the number of consecutive hits means that a special award state (probability 1 big hit or a probable change 2 big hit) that occurred a probability variation state was continuously generated without going through a special prize state (usually big hit) that caused a low probability state. Say the number of times.

In the specific game mode setting process, a game point count by the game point counter, a count of the number of times the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are displayed by the variable display counter, and a special prize state by the special prize state counter are generated. The count of the number of hits and the count of consecutive hits by the continuous number counter are started.
In the specific game mode setting process, the maximum number of consecutive wins in the specific game mode is stored based on the count value of the continuous game counter.

Further, in the specific game mode setting process, when the input game start password includes information indicating execution of the game point increase privilege, the game points to be given in accordance with the progress of the game are increased. Set as follows.
Also, in the specific game mode setting process, when the setting information is included in the input game start password, the effect device is set based on the setting information.

Specifically, the effect control device 150 provides an effect control command to each of the display control device 151, the lamp control device 152, and the sound effect control device 153 so as to realize the setting information included in the game start password. Send.
That is, the effect control device 150 transmits to the display control device 151 an effect control command (hereinafter referred to as a display device setting command) corresponding to the setting content of the brightness of the effect symbol display device 104 indicated by the setting information. For example, when the setting information indicates that the luminance of the effect symbol display device 104 is set to the luminance of the fifth step out of the eleven steps, a display instructing to set the luminance of the fifth step A device setting command is transmitted to the display control device 151. When receiving the display device setting command, the display control device 151 sets the luminance of the effect symbol display device 104 to the luminance indicated by the display device setting command.

  In addition, the effect control device 150 transmits an effect control command (hereinafter referred to as a lamp setting command) corresponding to the setting content of the brightness of the lamp 154 indicated by the setting information to the lamp control device 152. For example, when the setting information indicates that the luminance of the lamp 154 is set to the luminance of the second step out of eleven levels, a lamp setting command for instructing to set the luminance of the second step is used. Transmit to the lamp controller 152. When the lamp controller 152 receives the lamp setting command, the lamp controller 152 sets the luminance of the lamp 154 to the luminance indicated by the lamp setting command.

  Further, the effect control device 150 transmits to the sound effect control device 153 an effect control command (hereinafter referred to as a sound volume setting command) corresponding to the set content of the sound effect sound output from the speaker 155 indicated by the setting information. To do. For example, when the setting information indicates that the sound effect volume is set to the third volume level among 11 levels, a volume setting command for instructing to set the third volume level is issued. It transmits to the sound effect control device 153. When the sound effect control device 153 receives the sound volume setting command, the sound effect control device 153 sets the sound effect sound volume output from the speaker 155 to the sound volume indicated by the sound volume setting command.

Thereby, the setting information included in the game start password is realized during the specific game mode.
Furthermore, in the specific game mode setting process, when the input game start password includes information indicating execution of customization of the effect, the selection probability of various effects is changed according to the content of the customization. Set as follows.

In step S508, a specific game mode flag setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S510.
In the specific game mode flag setting process, a specific game mode flag is set (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 150.
In step S510, a menu screen display process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.

The menu screen display process in step S510 is similar to the menu screen display process in step S404.
On the other hand, in step S512, it is determined whether or not return is determined on the password input screen G2, and if it is determined that return is determined (Yes), the process proceeds to step S510. On the other hand, if it is determined that the return is not determined (No), the process proceeds to step S502.

Next, various setting processes in step S414 will be described. The various setting processes are processes for the player to make settings related to the rendering device based on the operation of the input button 5b.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing various setting processes. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of various setting screens.
When the various setting processes are executed in step S414, the process first proceeds to step S600 as shown in FIG.

In step S600, various setting screen display processes are executed, and the process proceeds to step S602.
In the various setting screen display processing, the effect control device 150 transmits a display control command (hereinafter referred to as various setting screen display designation display control command) for instructing display of the various setting screen G3 to the display control device 151.

Then, when receiving the various setting screen display designation display control commands, the display control device 151 displays various setting screens G3 on the effect symbol display device 104.
In step S602, a setting content display process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S604.
In the setting content display process, the setting content related to the rendering device set by the player is displayed on the various setting screens G3.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the various setting screens G3, a selection target display object Hx for setting the volume of the sound effect output from the speaker 155 and a selection target display object Hy for setting the luminance of the lamp 154 Then, a selection target display object Hz for setting the brightness of the effect symbol display device 104 is displayed. Further, on the various setting screens G3, a selection target display object Hd for confirming the setting and a selection target display object Hm for determining the transition to the menu screen G1 are displayed. Further, on the various setting screens G3, a selection display object C1 for selecting one of the selection target display objects Hx, Hy, Hz, Hd, and Hm is displayed. Further, on the various setting screen G3, an operation method image C2 indicating the operation method of the input button 5b is displayed.

  In the various setting screens G3, a meter image M1 indicating the volume of the sound effect output from the set speaker 155, a meter image M2 indicating the brightness of the lamp 154 to be set, and the effect symbol display device 104 to be set. And a meter image M3 showing the brightness of. In each of the meter images M1, M2, and M3, the set contents are indicated by the value indicated by the meter (the number of frames that are filled out of 11 frames).

  In the present embodiment, the volume of the sound effect output from the speaker 155, the brightness of the lamp 154, and the brightness of the effect symbol display device 104 can be set in 11 stages from “0” to “10”. Yes. Accordingly, in each of the meter images M1, M2, and M3, the sound effect volume output from the speaker 155, the luminance of the lamp 154, and the luminance of the effect symbol display device 104 are each set to 11 levels of “0” to “10”. It is possible to display with.

  The meter image M1 indicates that the volume increases as the number increases. The meter images M2 and M3 indicate that the luminance increases (becomes brighter) as the number increases. In FIG. 15, the volume of the sound effect output from the speaker 155 is set to “2”, which is the third level of the 11 levels, and the luminance of the lamp 154 is the fifth level of the 11 levels. A certain “4” is set, and the luminance of the effect symbol display device 104 is set to “6” which is the luminance of the seventh step out of eleven levels.

In the various setting screens G3, any of the selection target display objects Hx, Hy, Hz, Hd, and Hm can be selected by the selection display object C1 in response to the input button 5b being rotated. Yes.
In the various setting screens G3, the value of the meter image M1 can be increased or decreased in response to the input button 5b being pressed while the selection target display object Hx is selected by the selection display object C1. It becomes a possible state (hereinafter referred to as a meter value changeable state). In the meter value changeable state for the meter image M1, the value indicated by the meter image M1 can be increased or decreased by rotating the input button 5b (about the meter value changeable state for the meter images M2 and M3). The same).

  In the present embodiment, in a meter value changeable state for the meter image M1, it is possible to output a sample sound effect with a volume corresponding to the value indicated by the meter image M1. Specifically, the effect control device 150 determines that the state in which the input button 5b is not operated continues for a predetermined period (for example, 1 [s]) in the meter value changeable state for the meter image M1. Then, an effect control command (hereinafter referred to as a sample sound effect output command) for instructing output of a sample sound effect with a volume corresponding to the value indicated by the current meter image M1 is transmitted to the sound effect control device 153. For example, when the current meter image M1 indicates “2”, a sample sound effect output command corresponding to “2” is transmitted to the sound effect control device 153. When the sound effect control device 153 receives the sample sound effect output command, the sound effect control device 153 outputs the sample sound effect from the speaker 155 at the volume indicated by the sample sound effect output command. Thereby, the player views the sample sound effect with the volume corresponding to the value indicated by the meter image M1 every time the value indicated by the meter image M1 is changed in the meter value changeable state for the meter image M1. Is possible.

  Then, in the meter value changeable state for the meter image M1, the meter value changeable state for the meter image M1 is released in response to the input button 5b being pushed, and again by the selection display object C1. One of the selection target display objects Hx, Hy, Hx, Hd, and Hm can be selected (the same applies to the meter value changeable state for the meter images M2 and M3).

Further, on the various setting screen G3, the meter value M2 can be changed in response to the input button 5b being pushed in while the selection target display object Hy is selected by the selection display object C1.
In the present embodiment, in a meter value changeable state for the meter image M2, it is possible to perform sample lighting of the lamp 154 with luminance corresponding to the value indicated by the meter image M2. Specifically, the effect control device 150 determines that the state in which the input button 5b is not operated continues for a predetermined period (for example, 1 [s]) in the meter value changeable state for the meter image M2. Then, an effect control command (hereinafter referred to as a sample lighting command) for instructing the sample lighting of the lamp 154 with the luminance corresponding to the value indicated by the current meter image M2 is transmitted to the sound effect control device 153. For example, when the current meter image M2 indicates “4”, a sample lighting command corresponding to “4” is transmitted to the lamp control device 152. When the lamp controller 152 receives the sample lighting command, the lamp controller 152 performs the sample lighting of the lamp 154 with the luminance indicated by the sample lighting command. Thereby, in the meter value changeable state for the meter image M2, the player can check the sample lighting with the brightness corresponding to the value indicated by the meter image M2 every time the value indicated by the meter image M2 is changed. It becomes possible.

Further, on the various setting screens G3, the meter value can be changed for the meter image M3 in response to the input button 5b being pushed in while the selection target display object Hz is selected by the selection display object C1.
In the present embodiment, in the meter value changeable state for the meter image M3, the effect symbol display device 104 can be displayed with the luminance corresponding to the value indicated by the meter image M3. Specifically, the effect control device 150 determines that the state in which the input button 5b is not operated continues for a predetermined period (for example, 1 [s]) in the meter value changeable state for the meter image M3. Then, an effect control command (hereinafter referred to as a sample display command) for instructing display on the effect symbol display device 104 with luminance corresponding to the value indicated by the current meter image M3 is transmitted to the sound effect control device 153. For example, when the current meter image M3 indicates “5”, a sample display command corresponding to “5” is transmitted to the display control device 151. When the display control device 151 receives the sample display command, the display control device 151 displays various setting screens G3 with the luminance indicated by the sample display command. Thus, the player can check the display by the brightness corresponding to the value indicated by the meter image M3 each time the value indicated by the meter image M3 is changed in the meter value changeable state for the meter image M3. It becomes.

  On the other hand, in the various setting screens G3, the values indicated by the meter images M1, M2, and M3 in response to the input button 5b being pressed in the state where the selection target display object Hd is selected by the selection display object C1. With the setting contents according to the above, it is determined that the setting contents related to the rendering device are to be confirmed. Further, on the various setting screen G3, when the selection target display object Hm is selected by the selection display object C1, the transition to the menu screen G1 is performed in response to the input button 5b being pressed ("return"). Is determined.

In step S604, it is determined whether or not the setting content has been determined. If it is determined that the setting has been determined (Yes), the process proceeds to step S606. On the other hand, when it determines with determination not being determined (No), it transfers to step S610.
The effect control device 150 determines that the confirmation of the setting content has been determined in response to the input button 5b being pressed in the state where the selection target display object Hd is selected by the selection display object C1.

In step S606, a setting content execution process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S608.
In the setting content execution process, the production control device 150 sets the production device based on the content of the setting related to the production device determined in step S604.
Specifically, the production control device 150 is configured for each of the display control device 151, the lamp control device 152, and the sound effect control device 153 so as to realize the content of the setting related to the production device determined in step S604. An effect control command is transmitted.

  That is, the effect control device 150 transmits a sound volume setting command corresponding to the sound volume corresponding to the value indicated by the confirmed meter image M1 to the sound effect control device 153. For example, when the determined meter image M1 indicates “2”, a volume setting command corresponding to “2” is transmitted to the sound effect control device 153. When the sound effect control device 153 receives the sound volume setting command, the sound effect control device 153 sets the sound effect sound volume output from the speaker 155 to the sound volume indicated by the sound volume setting command.

  In addition, the effect control device 150 transmits a lamp setting command corresponding to the brightness corresponding to the value indicated by the determined meter image M2 to the lamp control device 152. For example, when the determined meter image M2 indicates “4”, a lamp setting command corresponding to “4” is transmitted to the lamp control device 152. When the lamp controller 152 receives the lamp setting command, the lamp controller 152 sets the luminance of the lamp 154 to the luminance indicated by the lamp setting command.

  Further, the effect control device 150 transmits a display device setting command corresponding to the luminance corresponding to the value indicated by the determined meter image M3 to the display control device 151. For example, when the determined meter image M3 indicates “5”, a display device setting command corresponding to “5” is transmitted to the display control device 151. When receiving the display device setting command, the display control device 151 sets the luminance of the effect symbol display device 104 to the luminance indicated by the display device setting command.

  Thereby, the content of the setting related to the effect device determined in step S604 is realized. Here, the setting related to the effect device continues until a new setting related to the effect control device is performed. In addition, when a predetermined reset condition is satisfied, the setting related to the rendering device may be returned to the initial state. In this case, the predetermined reset condition may be, for example, when the power is cut off or when the input button 5b is pressed for a long time.

  Here, the pachinko machine 1 is configured such that the preset image quality cannot be changed for the fourth region R4 in which the second effect symbol Z2 is displayed in the effect symbol display device 104. Yes. Therefore, when receiving the display device setting command, the display control device 151 sets the luminance of the portion excluding the fourth region R4 in the effect symbol display device 104 to the luminance indicated by the display device setting command.

  It should be noted that the preset image quality is changed for the fourth area R4, the area for displaying the number of holds, the area for displaying the game suggestion, the area for displaying the number of rounds in the special prize state, etc. You may comprise so that it cannot do. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the information displayed in each area from being difficult to see. Here, the game suggestion refers to, for example, an indication of a route on which the game ball should roll on the game board surface 102 (so-called “right-handed”, “left-handed”, etc.), an indication of a winning opening to be aimed at, and the like.

In the present embodiment, the brightness can be set in the effect symbol display device 104. However, in the effect symbol display device 104, at least one of brightness, contrast, color density, and hue may be settable.
Furthermore, among the images displayed on the effect symbol display device 104, the image quality of images (for example, background images) excluding the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 may be settable.

In step S608, a menu screen display process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.
The menu screen display process in step S608 is similar to the menu screen display process in step S404.
On the other hand, in step S610, it is determined whether or not return is determined on the various setting screen G3. If it is determined that return is determined (Yes), the process proceeds to step S608. On the other hand, if it is determined that the return is not determined (No), the process proceeds to step S602.

Next, the end screen display process in step S304 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an end screen display process.
The end screen display process is a process for displaying an end screen G4 that is a screen for ending the specific game mode. When the end screen display process is executed in step S304, the process first proceeds to step S700 as shown in FIG.

In step S700, it is determined whether or not the specific game mode flag is set. If it is determined that the specific game mode flag is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S702. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific game mode flag is not set (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S702, it is determined whether an end screen display flag is set. If it is determined that the end screen display flag is not set (No), the process proceeds to step S704. On the other hand, if it is determined that the end screen display flag is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S710.

In step S704, it is determined whether the display start condition of the end screen G4 is satisfied. If it is determined that the display start condition is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S706. On the other hand, if it is determined that the display start condition is not satisfied (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
In the present embodiment, the effect control device 150 has the input button 5b for a predetermined time (for example, 3 [s] in a state in which no special prize state has occurred and the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are not displayed in a variable manner. ]) It is determined that the display start condition is satisfied when an operation of pushing in continuously (so-called long press) is performed.

In step S706, an end screen display process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S708.
In the end screen display process, the effect control device 150 transmits to the display control device 151 a display control command for instructing display of the end screen G4 (hereinafter referred to as an end screen display designation display control command).
When receiving the end screen display designation display control command, the display control device 151 displays the end screen G4 on the effect symbol display device 104.

In step S708, an end screen display flag setting process is executed to end a series of processes and return to the original process.
In the end screen display flag setting process, the end screen display flag is set (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 150.
In the end screen display flag setting process, the effect control device 150 sets the detection signal input from the input button 5b to be valid. Thus, when the end screen display flag is set, the detection signal input based on the operation of the input button 5b is valid.

On the other hand, in step S710, it is determined whether or not the display end condition of the end screen G4 is satisfied. If it is determined that the display end condition is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S712. On the other hand, if it is determined that the display end condition is not satisfied (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
In the present embodiment, the effect control device 150 satisfies the display end condition when it is determined not to end the game on the end screen G4 or when the variable display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 is started. judge.

In step S712, an end screen deletion process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S714.
In the end screen erasing process, the effect control device 150 transmits a display control command (hereinafter referred to as an end screen erasure designation display control command) for instructing erasing the end screen G4 to the display control device 151.
And the display control apparatus 151 will complete | finish the display of the end screen G4 in the effect symbol display apparatus 104, if an end screen deletion designation | designated display control command is received.

In step S714, an end screen display flag canceling process is executed to end a series of processes and return to the original process.
In the end screen display flag release processing, the end screen display flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 150 is released (erased).
In the end screen display flag canceling process, the effect control device 150 sets the input of the detection signal from the input button 5b to invalid. Thus, when the end screen display flag is not set, the detection signal input based on the operation of the input button 5b is invalidated.

Next, the specific game mode end process in step S306 will be described.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the specific game mode end processing. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of an end screen.
The specific game mode end process is a process for ending the specific game mode. When the specific game mode end process is executed in step S306, as shown in FIG. 17, first, the process proceeds to step S800.

In step S800, it is determined whether an end screen display flag is set. If it is determined that the end screen display flag is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S802. On the other hand, if it is determined that the end screen display flag is not set (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S802, it is determined whether or not to end the game on the end screen G4. If it is determined that the game is to be ended (Yes), the process proceeds to step S804. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not determined to end the game (No), the series of processes is ended and the process returns to the original process.

  As shown in FIG. 18, on the end screen G4, the selection target display object He for determining the end of the game, the selection target display object Hr for ending the display of the end screen G4, and any selection target display A selection display object C1 for selecting the objects He and Hr is displayed. In the end screen G4, a two-dimensional code display area Rc in which a two-dimensional code described later is displayed is set. Further, on the end screen G4, an operation method image C2 indicating the operation method of the input button 5b is displayed.

In the end screen G4, it is possible to select one of the selection target display objects He and Hr by the selection display object C1 in response to the input button 5b being rotated. FIG. 18 shows a state in which the selection target display object He is selected by the selection display object C1.
In the end screen G4, it is determined that the game is to be ended in response to the input button 5b being pressed in a state where the selection target display object He is selected by the selection display object C1.

On the other hand, in the end screen G4, it is determined that the display of the end screen G4 is to be ended in response to the input button 5b being pressed in the state where the selection target display object Hr is selected by the selection display object C1. The
In step S804, a specific game mode end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S806.

  In the specific game mode end process, the effect control device 150 creates a two-dimensional code including information indicating game information in the specific game mode related to the end, and displays the created two-dimensional code in the two-dimensional code display area of the end screen G4 Display on Rc. In this two-dimensional code, setting information indicating the setting contents of the effect device, game information in the specific game mode related to the end (game information stored corresponding to the player ID related to the game start password) , Information indicating the player ID, and information indicating the address of the dedicated Web site are included.

  Specifically, the production control device 150 grasps the accumulated value of the gaming points given during the specific game mode based on the count value of the gaming point counter, and indicates the accumulated value of the grasped gaming points. Are included in the two-dimensional code. In addition, the effect control device 150 grasps the accumulated number of effect display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 performed during the specific game mode based on the count value of the variable display number counter, and grasps the grasped effect symbol Z1. Information indicating the number of times of Z2 variation display is included in the two-dimensional code. Further, the production control device 150 grasps the number of times of the special state generated during the specific game mode based on the count value of the special state number counter, and shows information indicating the number of accumulated special states. Include in 2D code. Further, the effect control device 150 includes information indicating the maximum number of consecutive wins in the specific game mode stored in association with the player ID in the two-dimensional code.

  In particular, when the setting related to the effect device is performed on the various setting screens G3, the effect control device 150 includes setting information indicating the setting content related to the effect device in the two-dimensional code. Specifically, the two-dimensional code includes information indicating the sound effect volume setting output from the speaker 155, information indicating the brightness setting of the lamp 154, and information indicating the brightness setting of the effect symbol display device 104. included.

In the specific game mode end process, the effect control device 150 sets the general game mode as the game mode. Thereby, when the game is started without the input of the game start password thereafter, the game is played in the general game mode. In the general game mode, storage of game information and provision of game points are not executed.
Further, in the specific game mode end processing, the count values of the game point counter, the variable display number counter, the special prize state number counter, and the continuous number counter are reset, and the maximum number of consecutive hits stored is reset.

In step S806, a specific game mode flag canceling process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.
In the specific game mode flag canceling process, the specific game mode flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 150 is canceled (erased).
Next, the state designation command reception process in step S308 will be described.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a state designation command reception process.
When the status designation command reception process is executed in step S308, the process first proceeds to step S900 as shown in FIG.
In step S900, it is determined whether a state designation command has been received. If it is determined that a state designation command has been received, the process proceeds to step S902. On the other hand, when it is determined that the state designation command has not been received (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

In step S902, a state designation flag setting process for setting a state designation flag is executed, and the process proceeds to step S904.
Here, the RAM of the effect control device 150 is provided with an area for setting a state designation flag according to the result of the winning lottery (the winning type in the case of winning).
Then, in the state designation flag setting process, the production control device 150 determines the lottery results designated by the received state designation command (“normal jackpot”, “probability 1 big hit”, “probability 2 big hit”, “small hit”, and “off” Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. The set state designation flag is maintained until a new state designation flag is set.

In step S904, a stop symbol determination process for determining a combination of effect symbols Z1 and Z2 to be stopped and displayed is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.
Here, in the ROM of the production control device 150, stop symbols set for each of the winning lottery results ("normal jackpot", "probability 1 big hit", "probability 2 big hit", "small hit" and "out of play"). A decision table is stored. In each stop symbol determination table, a correspondence between a stop symbol determination random number (to be described later) and a stop symbol number indicating a combination of effect symbols Z1 and Z2 to be stopped and displayed is registered.

In the stop symbol determination process, the effect control device 150 first acquires a stop symbol determination random number value from the corresponding random number counter.
In addition, the effect control device 150 reads the stop symbol determination table corresponding to the lottery result indicated by the state designation flag set in the state designation flag setting process in step S902.
And the production | presentation control apparatus 150 reads the stop symbol number corresponding to the acquired stop symbol determination random value from the read stop symbol determination table.

Further, the effect control device 150 transmits a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a stop symbol designation display control command) corresponding to the read stop symbol number to the display control device 151.
When receiving the stop symbol designation display control command, the display control device 151 sets the combination of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 designated by the stop symbol designation display control command as the combination of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 to be stopped and displayed. To do.

Next, the variable time designation command reception process in step S310 will be described.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the variable time designation command reception process.
When the variable time designation command receiving process is executed in step 310, as shown in FIG. 20, first, the process proceeds to step S1000.
In step S1000, it is determined whether or not a variable time designation command has been received. If it is determined that a variable time designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1002. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable time designation command has not been received (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

In step S1002, effect stage determination processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1004.
In the pachinko machine 1, a plurality of types of effect stages having different effect modes such as sound effects and background images are set as effect stages. In the present embodiment, as the effect stage, effect stage A in which the first background image is displayed, effect stage B in which the second background image is displayed, effect stage C in which the third background image is displayed, and the fourth effect stage. An effect stage D on which the background image is displayed is set.

The ROM of the effect control device 150 stores an effect stage determination table set for each game mode (“general game mode” and “specific game mode”). In each effect stage determination table, a correspondence between an effect stage determination random value described later and an effect stage number is registered.
The pachinko machine 1 is configured so that the stage stage D cannot be selected when the “general game mode” is set. On the other hand, when the “specific game mode” is set, the stage D can be selected.

  Specifically, the effect stage number corresponding to the effect stage A, the effect stage number corresponding to the effect stage B, and the effect stage number corresponding to the effect stage C are included in the effect stage determination table corresponding to the “general game mode”. Although registered, the stage number corresponding to stage D is not registered. On the other hand, the effect stage determination table corresponding to the “specific game mode” includes the effect stage number corresponding to the effect stage A, the effect stage number corresponding to the effect stage B, the effect stage number corresponding to the effect stage C, and the effect stage D. The stage number corresponding to is registered.

In the effect stage determination process, the effect control device 150 first acquires the effect stage determination random number value from the corresponding random number counter.
Further, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the specific game mode flag is set, and when the specific game mode flag is set, reads the effect stage determination table corresponding to the “specific game mode”. . On the other hand, when the specific game mode flag is not set, the effect stage determination table corresponding to the “general game mode” is read.

Then, the effect control device 150 reads the effect stage number corresponding to the acquired variation pattern determination random value from the read effect stage determination table, and determines the type of effect stage to be executed.
In addition, the effect control device 150 sets an effect stage flag corresponding to the determined effect stage type (effect stage A, effect stage B, effect stage C, or effect stage D) in a predetermined area of the RAM. This setting of the effect stage flag is maintained until execution of a different type of effect stage is determined.

Further, the effect control device 150 transmits a display control command (hereinafter referred to as an effect stage designation display control command) corresponding to the read effect stage number to the display control device 151.
When the display control device 151 receives the effect stage designation display control command, the effect symbol display device 104 starts an effect (display of a background image, etc.) related to the effect stage designated by the effect stage designation display control command. .

In this embodiment, every time a variable time designation command is received, a lottery for determining the production stage is performed. However, after the lottery for determining the production stage is performed, a predetermined number of variable time designation commands are received. In the meantime, the set stage may be maintained without performing the lottery for determining the stage.
In step S1004, the fluctuation pattern determination process which determines the fluctuation pattern of effect design Z1, Z2 is performed, and it transfers to step S1006.

  In the ROM of the production control device 150, the winning lottery results (“normal jackpot”, “probability 1 big win”, “probability 2 big win”, “small hit” and “out”), combinations of the variation time and the stage type A variation pattern determination table set for each is stored. In each variation pattern determination table, a correspondence between a variation pattern determination random value (to be described later) and a variation pattern number is registered.

In the variation pattern determination process, the effect control device 150 first acquires the variation pattern determination random number value from the corresponding random number counter.
In addition, the effect control device 150 displays the lottery result indicated by the state designation flag set in the state designation flag setting process in step S802, the variation time designated by the received variation time designation command, and the effect set in the effect stage determination process in step S902 The variation pattern determination table corresponding to the combination of the types of effect stages indicated by the stage flag is read from the reference table storage area of the RAM.

Then, the effect control device 150 reads the variation pattern number corresponding to the acquired variation pattern determination random value from the read variation pattern determination table.
Further, the effect control device 150 transmits a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern designation display control command) corresponding to the read variation pattern number to the display control device 151.

Then, when receiving the variation pattern designation display control command, the display control device 151 starts the variation display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 by the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation display control command in the effect symbol display device 104.
In the variation pattern determination process, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the specific game mode flag is set. Then, when the specific game mode flag is set, the effect control device 150 gives a game point in response to the start of variable display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2. Specifically, the effect control device 150 gives a game point corresponding to the variable display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 with reference to a game point giving table to be described later. Then, the effect control device 150 adds the value of the assigned game point to the game point counter and adds 1 to the value of the variable display number counter.

  At this time, when the variation pattern related to the reach effect is determined, the effect control device 150 gives game points according to the display of the reach effect. Specifically, the effect control device 150 gives a game point corresponding to the display of the reach effect with reference to a game point giving table to be described later. Then, the effect control device 150 adds the value of the assigned game point to the game point counter.

  Here, the variation pattern related to the reach effect refers to a change pattern in which the reach effect is displayed while the effect symbol Z1 forms a reach state. Here, the reach state is an effect symbol Z1 included in a combination that causes a special prize state in two or more display regions of the plurality of regions R1, R2, and R3 (in the present embodiment, the same type of effect symbol Z1). Is temporarily stopped and displayed in the display area R4. In the variation pattern related to the reach effect, the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 forming the reach state may be reduced and displayed, and the reach effect may be displayed.

In step S1006, a notice effect determination process for determining whether or not to display a notice effect is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.
The notice effect is an effect for notifying the result of the winning lottery related to the change display, which is performed corresponding to the change display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2.
In the ROM of the production control device 150, the winning lottery results (“normal jackpot”, “probability 1 big hit”, “probability 2 big hit”, “small hit” and “out of”) are set for each combination of variation patterns, etc. The notice effect execution lottery table is stored. In each notice effect execution lottery table, correspondence between the notice effect determination random number value and the winning value of the notice effect lottery is registered.

In the notice effect determination process, the effect control device 150 first acquires the notice effect determination random number value for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect from the corresponding random number counter.
In addition, the effect control device 150 performs the notice effect execution lottery table corresponding to the combination of the lottery result indicated by the state designation flag set in the state designation flag setting process in step S802 and the variation pattern determined in the variation pattern determination process in step S904. Is read.

Then, the effect control device 150 determines whether to execute the notice effect based on the read notice effect execution lottery table and the notice effect determination random number.
In addition, when it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed, the effect control device 150 determines the notice effect to be executed.
In the ROM of the production control device 150, the winning lottery results (“normal jackpot”, “probability 1 big win”, “probability 2 big hit”, “small hit” and “out of”), combinations of variation pattern and stage type A notice effect determination table set for each is stored. In each notice effect determination table, the correspondence between the notice effect determination random number and the notice effect number is registered.

  The effect control device 150 sets the lottery result indicated by the state designation flag set in the state designation flag setting process in step S902, the variation pattern determined in the variation pattern determination process in step S1004, and the effect stage determination process in step S1002. The notice effect determination table corresponding to the combination of the types of effect stages indicated by the effect stage flag is read from the reference table storage area of the RAM.

Then, the effect control device 150 reads the notice effect number based on the read notice effect determination table and the notice effect determination random number.
Further, the effect control device 150 transmits a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a notice effect designation display control command) corresponding to the read notice effect number to the display control device 151.
When the display control device 151 receives the notice effect designation display control command, the effect design display device 104 executes the notice effect designated by the notice effect designation display control command.

  In the notice effect determination process, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not the specific game mode flag is set. Then, when the specific game mode flag is set, the effect control device 150 gives a game point in accordance with the execution of the notice effect. Specifically, the effect control device 150 gives a game point corresponding to the execution of the notice effect with reference to a game point giving table to be described later. Then, the effect control device 150 adds the value of the assigned game point to the game point counter.

Next, the game point grant setting process in step S318 will be described.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing game point grant setting processing. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a game point granting table.
When the game point assignment setting process is executed in step S318, as shown in FIG. 21, the process first proceeds to step S1100.

In step S1100, it is determined whether or not the specific game mode flag is set. If it is determined that the specific game mode flag is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1102. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific game mode flag is not set (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S1102, it is determined whether an effect stage flag corresponding to the effect stage D is set. If it is determined that the effect stage flag corresponding to the effect stage D is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1104. Transition. On the other hand, when it determines with the production stage flag corresponding to the production stage D not being set (No), it transfers to step S1106.

In step S1104, a first game point granting table setting process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.
Here, the ROM of the effect control device 150 stores a plurality of game point assignment tables having different game point values given as the game progresses. As shown in FIG. 22, in the present embodiment, a first game point grant table and a second game point grant table are set as game point grant tables.

The first game point granting table is set when the production stage D is being executed. On the other hand, the second game point granting table is set when the production stages A, B, and C are being executed. And in the 1st game point grant table, the game point given according to progress of a game is set up high compared with the 2nd game point grant table.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22 (a), in the first game point granting table, 10 game points are given each time the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are changed, and the reach effect is displayed. It is set so that 100 game points are awarded each time the game is performed, and 50 game points are awarded each time the announcement effect is executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22 (b), in the second game point grant table, each time the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are displayed, one game point is given and a reach effect is displayed. Each time, 10 game points are awarded, and every time a notice effect is executed, 5 game points are given.

In the first game point grant table setting process, the first game point grant table is set as the game point grant table. Thereby, when the production stage D is being executed, game points are given based on the first game point grant table.
On the other hand, in step S1106, the second game point award table setting process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the original process is restored.

  In the second game point grant table setting process, a second game point grant table is set as the game point grant table. Thereby, when the production stages A, B, and C are being executed, game points are given based on the second game point grant table.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display device. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of the stop display of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display device.
In the pachinko machine 1, when the game ball wins the start winning opening 111a, 111b, a winning lottery is executed. Then, when the winning lottery is executed, as shown in FIG. 23, the effect symbol display device 104 displays the variation of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2, and then, as shown in FIG. 24, the result of the winning lottery is displayed. The effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are stopped and displayed according to the corresponding mode.

At this time, when the winning lottery is won, the special symbol state is generated after the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are stopped and displayed by the combination corresponding to the winning combination.
Here, in the pachinko machine 1, when starting the game, settings related to the rendering device can be made on the various setting screen G3 based on the operation of the input button 5b.
Thereby, according to the pachinko machine 1, the setting of the effect device can be matched with the player's preference, and a more comfortable game can be provided to the player.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, since the sound effect sound volume output from the speaker 155, the brightness of the lamp 154, and the brightness of the effect symbol display device 104 can be set, it can contribute to power saving.
In particular, the pachinko machine 1 is configured such that the preset image quality cannot be changed for the fourth region R4 in which the second effect symbol Z2 is displayed in the effect symbol display device 104. . Thereby, it is possible to set the image quality of the effect symbol display device 104 to a player's favorite image quality while preventing the second effect symbol from becoming difficult to see.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, when the setting related to the effect device is performed, a two-dimensional code including setting information indicating the content of the setting related to the effect device is displayed as the effect symbol display device 104 according to the end of the specific game mode. Is displayed.
And information which shows player ID contained in the said two-dimensional code by a player photographing the two-dimensional code currently displayed on the production symbol display apparatus 104 using the imaging device with which the communication terminal 930 is equipped. The setting information (game information) is transmitted to the player information management server 920.

  Further, the player information management server 920 sets the setting information (game information) corresponding to the received player ID among the setting information (game information) stored in the database 921 as the received setting information (game information). Update based on. Note that if the setting information corresponding to the player ID is not stored, the received setting information is newly stored as setting information corresponding to the player ID.

Further, the player information management server 920 transmits a game start password including setting information (game information) stored in the database 921 when transmitting a game start password to the communication terminal 930.
On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1, when starting a game, the password for starting game acquired by the communication terminal 930 can be input on the password input screen G2.

Then, in the pachinko machine 1, when a game start password is input, settings related to the effect device are performed based on the setting information included in the game start password. That is, in the pachinko machine 1, the player can reproduce the setting related to the effect device performed in the past by inputting the game start password.
As a result, once the player makes settings related to the production device in the gaming machine, he can reproduce the settings related to the production device made in the past if he / she enters the game start password in the next game. .
Therefore, according to the game information management system 900, it is possible to easily perform settings related to the rendering device of the pachinko machine 1.

(Modification)
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, in the said embodiment, a various change is possible.
For example, in the above embodiment, in the pachinko machine 1, the volume of the sound effect output from the speaker 155, the luminance of the lamp 154, and the luminance of the effect symbol display device 104 can be set. However, the pachinko machine 1 may have a configuration including a plurality of speakers 155 and a configuration that enables setting (selection) of speakers that output sound effects among the plurality of speakers 155. Further, the pachinko machine 1 may be configured to include a plurality of lamps 154, and may be configured to be able to set (select) a lamp to be used for production among the plurality of lamps 154.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, an energy saving setting may be provided in which the volume of the sound effect output from the speaker 155, the brightness of the lamp 154, and the brightness of the effect symbol display device 104 are set lower than the normal settings. .
In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to other amusement game machines and the like as long as they do not depart from the gist of the present invention. It is.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 5b Input button 104 Effect symbol display device 107a, 107b Special symbol display device 106 Normal symbol display device 109 Game state display device 111 Start winning device 111a First start winning port 111b Second start winning port 115 Grand winning port 130 Electric Accompaniment 131a First start winning opening switch 131b Second starting winning opening switch 132 Large winning opening switch 133 Start gate switch 150 Production control device 151 Display control device 152 Lamp control device 153 Sound effect control device 154 Lamp 155 Speaker 210 Main control device 220 CPU
230 ROM
240 RAM
250 Input port 255 Output port 900 Game information management system 920 Game information management server 921 Database 930 Communication terminal

Claims (2)

A communication terminal that can be used by a player;
When storage means capable of storing setting information, which is information indicating the content of brightness settings of the effect symbol display device of the gaming machine, and output information, which is information including the setting information, are received via the communication terminal, Based on the setting information included in the output information, setting information updating means for updating storage of the setting information in the storage means, and input information that is information including the setting information stored in the storage means A server having transmission means for transmitting to the communication terminal;
A gaming machine in a setting information management system comprising a gaming machine,
An input means operable by the player;
A setting means capable of setting the brightness of the presentation pattern display unit based on an operation of said input means,
Anda output means for outputting the output information including the setting information indicating the content of the setting of the brightness of the presentation pattern display unit that is set by the setting unit,
The setting means, when the input information is input by the operation of the input means , continuously displays the effect symbols in the first area of the effect symbol display device for displaying the effect symbols. The second area for displaying the number of holds that is possible, the third area for displaying the suggestion of the path on which the game ball should roll on the game board surface, and the suggestion of the winning mouth to aim for winning the game ball The brightness of a portion excluding at least one of the fourth area to be displayed and the fifth area to display the number of rounds in the special prize state is set to the brightness indicated by the setting information included in the input information. A gaming machine. The input information is
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is represented by an enumeration of symbols.

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