JP6548883B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine. More specifically, the present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information that can identify each of the identification information and controls the game to a specific gaming state that is advantageous for the player when the specific display result is derived and displayed.

  Conventionally, there have been gaming machines that can perform the same effect in a state that is disadvantageous to the player (for example, normal time) and an advantageous state (for example, a positive change state or a short time state) (for example, Patent Document 1).

Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2004-154347

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, if the same effect as the advantageous state is executed in a state disadvantageous to the player, there is a risk that the player may be illusive that the current state is the advantageous state. . For this reason, there is a problem that the interest of the game is reduced.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of the actual situation, and its object is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine) capable of performing variable display and controlling it to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot state) advantageous to the player,
First control means (for example, microcomputer 100 for effect control) for controlling effects (for example, sound effect, background effect) by the first effect device (for example, speaker 27, effect display device 9);
A second control unit (for example, microcomputer for effect control 100) for controlling an effect (for example, lamp effect) by a second effect device (for example, frame LED 28) different from the first effect device;
The first control means controls the effect by the first effect device in the same manner (for example, the effect mode outputting the same music) during variable display and after the end of variable display (for example, as shown in FIG. 24). Step S820, Step S8007 of FIG. 27, Step S8107 of FIG. 33, Step S811 B of FIG. 24, and FIG. 26),
The second control means controls the effect by the second effect device in different modes (for example, effect modes of different light emission patterns) during variable display and after the end of variable display (for example, step S8007 in FIG. 27). Step S8107 in FIG. 33, see FIG. 26. The lamp data B is data for which the light emission effect is not performed, but may be data for executing the light emission effect.
It comprises setting means for setting the effect to be executed by the first effect device,
The first effect device can execute an effect corresponding to each effect data set in a plurality of channels,
At a predetermined timing, when the effect data to be set to a particular channel is switched, an effect based on the effect data set in the predetermined channel, Ri executable der across the predetermined timing,
The setting means is
One of a plurality of settable effects is set as the effect to be executed by the first effect device,
The number of the plurality of effects that can be set is increased based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
When the number of the settable plural effects is increased, the increased effects are set at a higher rate than the other effects as the effects to be executed by the first effect device.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the illusion of the player being in an advantageous state while improving the rendering effect in the state disadvantageous to the player. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
There are a plurality of types (for example, music A to music C) of effects by the first effect device that can be controlled in the specific gaming state.
The first control means controls any one of the effects by the plurality of first effect devices that can be controlled in the specific gaming state during variable display (for example, step S819 and step S820 in FIG. 24). ),
The first control means controls the number of types that can be controlled (for example, the number of selectable tunes during variation) during variable display as effects by the first effect device according to the progress degree of the game (for example, the number of big hit occurrences and experience value) (E.g., step S816 in FIG. 24, FIG. 25).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the types of effects by the first effect device that can be controlled during variable display, according to the progress degree of the game. Therefore, the player's willingness to play can be effectively enhanced.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The effect by the first effect device that can be controlled in the specific gaming state is an effect by a specific sound, and the volume of the specific sound of the effect by the first effect device controlled during variable display is controlled in the specific gaming state Is smaller than the volume of the specific sound of the effect by the first effect device (for example, step S8007 in FIG. 27). Alternatively, the effect by the first effect device that can be controlled in the specific gaming state is an effect by a lamp in a specific pattern, and the brightness of the lamp in the effect by the first effect device in a specific pattern controlled during variable display is Lower than the brightness of the lamp in the effect by the first effect device controlled in the specific gaming state.

  According to such a configuration, the variable display can be performed also in the case of controlling the effect by the first effect device by the same specific sound during variable display and the specific gaming state or the effect by the first effect device by the lamp with the same specific pattern It is possible to let the player know whether the game is in or in the specific gaming state.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3),
When the first control means detects a specific operation (for example, non-disclosure operation) by the detection means in a state in which variable display is not performed (for example, a state in which the effect pattern does not change) (FIG. 24) In the case where it is determined YES in step S815), the effect by the first effect device controlled during variable display is controlled by the effect by the first effect device that can be controlled in the specific gaming state (for example, step in FIG. 24) S820, step S822, step S8007 of FIG.

  According to such a configuration, the variable display is not performed whether or not the effect by the first effect device controlled during the variable display is controlled by the effect by the first effect device that can be controlled in the specific gaming state It can be determined during the period (before the variable display is performed). Therefore, compared to the case where the effect by the first effect device controlled during the variable display is determined during the variable display, it is possible to suppress the complication of the effect control during the variable display.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4),
The gaming machine does not notify the player that the effect by the first effect device controlled during the variable display can be changed by the specific operation (for example, a video or a video notifying the player of the presence of the non-public operation Do not output sound).

  According to such a configuration, since the player is not notified that the effect by the first effect device controlled during the variable display can be changed by the specific operation, the specification of the specific operation and the operation thereof is not disclosed. Can be Therefore, a player who does not know the specific action and the action can be given unexpectedness. In addition, a player who already knows a specific action and its action can be given a superior feeling of knowing the non-public specification.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (5),
The said 1st control means is the period when the variable display is not performed, after the presentation by the 1st presentation apparatus controlled during variable display is changed into the presentation by the 1st presentation apparatus which can be controlled in the said specific gaming state When the period (for example, 5 minutes) is exceeded (for example, when it is determined as YES in step S 824 in FIG. 24), the effect by the first rendering device controlled during variable display is restored (for example, Step S822, Step S8007 of FIG.

  According to such a configuration, even after the player is replaced, the state in which the effect by the first effect device to be controlled during the variable display is changed to the effect by the first effect device that can be controlled in the specific gaming state is taken over Can be suppressed.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
The first effect device is a speaker (for example, a speaker 27),
The first control means is configured to assign a channel (for example, channel B) to a sound (for example, BGM during symbol determination) to be output in a first state (for example, symbol determination time shown in FIG. 35); Different sounds are transmitted to the first effect device from a plurality of channels including channels (for example, channel C) assigned to sounds (for example, fan fare BGM) output in (for example, fan fare time shown in FIG. 35) It is possible to output
The plurality of channels are further assigned channels (e.g., a pickeen tone) that can be output continuously (e.g., step S863A of FIG. 34) in the first state and the second state. , Channel A).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of the sound effect by the special sound without causing a problem in the output of the special sound.

It is a block diagram showing an example of whole composition of a game system by the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the portable terminal in this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the management server in this Embodiment. It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition of a production control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows 4 ms timer interruption processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit classification determination table. FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing an example of the content of a presentation control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer. FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing an example of the content of a presentation control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening switch passage processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing which CPU for production control performs. It is a flow chart which shows the example of command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern command reception waiting processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the extraction method of a selectable music during fluctuation. It is a timing chart for explaining sound production and lamp production during and after fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing. It is an explanatory view showing the example of composition of a process table. It is a timing chart for explaining the sound production and the lamp production during the big hit state and during fluctuation. It is a timing chart for explaining the sound effects and the lamp effects during the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is a timing chart for explaining the sound production and the lamp production in the case of high base 100 times and 30 times of fluctuation. It is a timing chart for explaining sound production and lamp production in intro announcement and song reach. It is a flow chart which shows processing during the production design fluctuation in the production control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows the production design fluctuation stop processing in the production control process processing. It is a timing chart for explaining how to use an audio channel for reproducing a sound from the end of fluctuation to the start of a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit display process in production control process processing. It is a timing chart for explaining sound effects and lamp effects during 16 round big hit and 8 round big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the round in production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a process during first hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows a music selection table. It is an explanatory view showing a special music selection table. It is a flowchart which shows a process during continuation. It is a flowchart which shows the round post process in production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the round post process in production control process processing. It is an explanatory view showing selection method change processing. It is a flowchart which shows a music switch process. It is the figure which illustrated the sound production pattern at the time of a game. It is the figure which illustrated the other sound production pattern at the time of the game. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the presentation at the time of a big hit. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end production processing. It is a figure which shows the number of experience value provision according to the level and the frequency | count of fluctuation | variation display. It is a figure which shows transition of a main menu screen. It is a figure which shows exchange of the portable terminal at the time of member registration, and a management server. It is a figure showing exchange of a pachinko game machine, a portable terminal, and a management server in the case of playing a game without member registration. It is a figure showing exchange of a pachinko game machine, a portable terminal, and a management server in the case of playing a game by inputting a password.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the gaming system 1000 according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a game system 1000 according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system 1000 includes a pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine installed in a gaming arcade, a management server 200 which manages the gaming history of the player, and a portable terminal possessed by the player. And 300. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system 1000 may include a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1. Further, the plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 may be installed in the same game arcade, or may be installed in different game arcades.

  The management server 200 and the portable terminal 300 can communicate via the Internet network 400. The portable terminal 300 has a function of reading a two-dimensional code that can identify the game history and the like output from the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The configurations and operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management server 200, which are components of the gaming system 1000, and the configuration and operations of the portable terminal 300 will be individually described below.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of portable terminal 300 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 2, portable terminal 300 includes control unit 310, storage unit 320, operation unit 330, display unit 340, voice input / output unit 350, wireless communication unit 360, antenna 361, infrared light, A communication unit 380 and a camera unit 390 are included.

  The storage unit 320 is configured by a semiconductor memory such as a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) or a flash memory, or a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory). The storage unit 320 stores programs and data such as an application program for causing the control unit 310 to execute various functions of the mobile terminal 300.

  The operation unit 330 includes a dial key, a cross control key, and other function keys for inputting numbers such as telephone numbers and various data, alphabets, and other characters. The operation unit 330 receives input of data from the user, and passes the input data to the control unit 310.

  The display unit 340 is configured by a liquid crystal display (Liquid Crystal Display, hereinafter referred to as “LCD”). The display unit 340 may be configured of another display device such as an EL (Electro Luminescence) display. Display unit 340 displays the character data and the image data received from control unit 310.

  The voice input / output unit 350 is configured of a microphone and a speaker. The voice input / output unit 350 converts the voice input to the microphone from the outside into an electrical signal, passes it to the control unit 310, converts the electrical signal from the control unit 310 into voice, and outputs the voice to the outside through a speaker.

  The wireless communication unit 360 passes a signal received by the antenna 361 from another portable terminal or server to the control unit 310, and causes the antenna 361 to output a signal to be transmitted from the control unit 310 to the other portable terminal or server.

  The infrared communication unit 380 passes a signal received from another device by infrared to the control unit 310, receives a signal to be transmitted to the other device from the control unit 310, and transmits the signal by infrared.

  The camera unit 390 takes an image of an object to be shot, converts the taken image into image data, and outputs the converted image data to the control unit 310. In the present embodiment, a two-dimensional code is imaged.

  The control unit 310 is configured by a microprocessor (Micro Processing Unit, hereinafter referred to as “MPU”). Control unit 310 receives an input from storage unit 320, operation unit 330, voice input / output unit 350, wireless communication unit 360, infrared communication unit 380, or camera unit 390 according to a program such as an application program stored in storage unit 320. The processed data is processed and output to the storage unit 320, the display unit 340, the voice input / output unit 350, the wireless communication unit 360, or the infrared communication unit 380.

  In the present embodiment, portable terminal 300 may or may not include voice input / output unit 350.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the management server 200 in the present embodiment. Referring to FIG. 3, management server 200 includes a control unit 210, a storage unit 220, an operation unit 230, a display unit 240, and a communication unit 260.

  The storage unit 220 is configured by a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM or a flash memory, a semiconductor memory such as a volatile memory such as a RAM, and an external storage device such as a hard disk. The storage unit 220 stores programs and data for causing the control unit 210 to execute various functions of the management server 200.

  The operation unit 230 includes an input device such as a keyboard and a mouse. The operation unit 230 receives an input of data from a user such as a manager of the management server 200, and passes the input data to the control unit 210.

  The display unit 240 is configured of an LCD. The display unit 240 may be configured of another display device such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display or an EL (Electro Luminescence) display. Display unit 240 displays the character data and image data received from control unit 210.

  The communication unit 260 delivers data received from the portable terminal 300 or another server via the Internet network 400 to the control unit 210, and transmits the data from the control unit 210 to the portable terminal 300 or other server via the Internet network 400. Output data.

  The control unit 210 is configured by an MPU. Control unit 210 processes the data input from storage unit 220, operation unit 230, or communication unit 260 according to the program stored in storage unit 220, and stores the data in storage unit 220, display unit 240, or communication unit Output to 260.

  Next, the entire configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 viewed from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically-long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided so as to be openable and closable in the game frame. The play frame is a front frame (not shown) installed openably and closably to the outer frame, a mechanism board (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (a game to be described later And the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. At the lower part of the bat supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball tray 4 for storing gaming balls which can not be accommodated in the bat supply tray 3, and a bat operating handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a bat. In addition, on the back of the glass door frame 2, the game board 6 is detachably attached. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body that constitutes the game board and various components attached to the plate-like body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 in which the shot game balls can flow down.

  The member forming the surplus ball tray (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (rod shape) at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is attached a stick controller 122 capable of holding and tilting in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). In the stick controller 122, the player holds the operating stick of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, the left hand), and performs predetermined operations by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operating finger (for example, forefinger). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 6) which can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 6) which detects a predetermined instruction operation by pushing or pulling the trigger button 121 6) is built-in. In addition, a tilting direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 6) for detecting a tilting operation on the operating rod is provided in the lower main body inside the lower portion of the stick controller 122 or the like. Also, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 6) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

  On the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by pressing the predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible chance button 120 is provided. The chance button 120 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation by the player or the like. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 6) for detecting the player's operation performed on the chance button 120 may be provided inside the body of the upper tray at the installation position of the chance button 120 or the like. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 4, the mounting positions of the chance button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in the upper and lower positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the attachment positions of the chance button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be shifted to the left side or the right side in the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the upper and lower positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the chance button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in the vertical positional relationship, but may be in the horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 configured of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Thus, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of the effect symbol. In the effect symbol display area, there are symbol display areas for variably displaying effect symbols for three decorations (for effect), for example, “left”, “middle” and “right”. There are symbol display areas of “left”, “middle” and “right” in the symbol display area, but the position of the symbol display area may not be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the symbol Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed by the first special symbol display 8a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed by the symbol display 8b, the effect display is performed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, middle symbol among left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (for example, left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stop, swing, scale, shrink or deform in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the display symbols are changed An effect performed in a state where the possibility of the occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called reach effect. In addition, reach state and the appearance are called reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes "off", and the variation display state is ended. A player plays while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the variation display of the effect design is performed as the effect of the liquid crystal display in the effect display device 9, but the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is the one shown in this embodiment. For example, an effect having a predetermined story property may be executed, and an effect such as displaying the result of the story based on the determination result of the jackpot determination or the variation pattern may be performed. For example, a battle wrestling, a soccer game, and a battle game in which an enemy ally character fights are performed, and if it is a big hit, a game or battle is won, and if it is out, a game or battle is defeated. It is also good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the result such as winning or losing, an effect may be performed such that a predetermined story such as a story is sequentially developed.

  In the upper right portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9, fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided which display a fourth symbol following the effect symbol, the special symbol to be described later, and the normal symbol. In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol, in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol to be described later, and the second A fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is provided in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the production symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (but, correctly, the variation display of the presentation symbol changes on the microcomputer 100 side for presentation control) It is performed by measuring the fluctuation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing the rendering using the rendering display 9, for example, the content of the rendering including the fluctuation display of the rendering pattern disappears from the screen for a moment Effects are being diversified, such as effects being performed, and effects such as moving objects blocking all or part of the screen being performed. Therefore, even when looking at the display screen on the effect display device 9, there are cases where it is difficult to recognize whether or not the state is currently in the state of fluctuating display. So, in this embodiment, by performing the variation display of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, is the state of the present variation display now by confirming the state of the fourth symbol? It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. In addition, since the 4th design is always changed and displayed in a fixed operation, and it does not disappear from the screen or is shielded by a shield, it can always be viewed.

  The fourth symbol for the first special symbol and the fourth symbol for the second special symbol may be generically referred to as the fourth symbol, and the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol and the second special The fourth symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a fourth symbol display area.

  Variation of the fourth symbol (variable display) is realized by continuing turning on and off of the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d with a predetermined display color (for example, blue) at predetermined time intervals. . The variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol are synchronized. Synchronization means that the start point and the end point of the variable display are the same and the period of the variable display is the same.

  In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, the display color that reminds of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the off. For example, the off) Sometimes it is displayed in blue while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit Note that the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a positive variation big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a game ball at the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden odd change big hit), and a plurality of big hit types with different number of rounds If it is controllable, the display color may be made different depending on the number of rounds continued in the big hit game, and even if the number of rounds for each big hit is the same, for example, 1 round The opening time of the big winning opening per round is short (for example 1 second), the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long (for example 30 Seconds), when there is a big hit that can expect the game ball to win the big winning opening substantially, according to whether or not the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening can be expected substantially Also, for example, even if there is a big hit and a big hit that can not be expected to be able to expect a game ball's winning to the big winning opening by changing the opening number of the big winning opening per round, for example. The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to substantially win the big winning opening.

  In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display 8b, the display color that recalls the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (a display color different from the off. For example, the off) Sometimes it is displayed in blue while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit Note that the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a positive variation big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a game ball at the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden odd change big hit), and a plurality of big hit types with different number of rounds If it is controllable, the display color may be made different depending on the number of rounds continued in the big hit game, and even if the number of rounds for each big hit is the same, for example, 1 round The opening time of the big winning opening per round is short (for example 1 second), the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long (for example 30 Seconds), when there is a big hit that can expect the game ball to win the big winning opening substantially, according to whether or not the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening can be expected substantially Also, for example, even if there is a big hit and a big hit that can not be expected to be able to expect a game ball's winning to the big winning opening by changing the opening number of the big winning opening per round, for example. The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to substantially win the big winning opening.

  The display color when the fourth symbol display area 9c, 9d is turned off is a display color (for example, black) different from the background image in order to prevent the display image from being disintegrated with the background image when the light is turned off. It is desirable to have.

  In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area is provided in part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, but separately from the effect display device 9, a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED is used. The fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which two LEDs are alternately lit, and any one of the two LEDs is stopped. It may be displayed whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed depending on whether it is displayed.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided respectively corresponding to the separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d is shown, the first special symbol and the second special are illustrated. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided on part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, the fourth symbol display area common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be realized using a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED. In this case, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing display such as repeating display and display of different display colors at predetermined time intervals. Also, for example, when performing the fluctuation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and when performing the fluctuation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, for example The variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing display such as turning on and off repeatedly at different time intervals. Also, for example, the same big hit symbol is used for deriving and displaying the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and for deriving and displaying the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol. Alternatively, stop symbols of different modes may be stopped and displayed.

  On the right of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a for variably displaying a first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. That is, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display the numbers 0 to 9 (or symbols). Also, a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b that variably displays a second special symbol as identification information on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a) Is also provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display the numbers 0 to 9 (or symbols).

  The small display is formed, for example, in a square shape. Moreover, in this embodiment, although the kind of 1st special symbol and the kind of 2nd special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers of 0-9), kinds may differ. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers 00 to 99 (or two-digit symbols).

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are generically referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable indicator) There is something to do.

  Although this embodiment shows the case where the two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may have only one special symbol display.

  The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variable display (for example, the game ball is the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening After having passed 14 (including winnings), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed It is a state, and it is started based on the state where the big hit game is not executed) being established, and when the variable display time (variation time) passes, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. The game ball passing means that the game ball has passed through an area previously defined as a winning area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept including that the gaming ball is in the winning opening (winning) It is. Furthermore, deriving and displaying a display result means to stop and display a symbol (example of identification information).

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first start winning hole 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  Further, below the winning device having the first start winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second starting winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball can be won in the second start winning hole 14 (it becomes easy to get a start prize), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the second starting winning hole 14 than the first starting winning hole 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball does not win the second start winning hole 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the first starting winning hole 13 than the second starting winning hole 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, although it is difficult to win, it may be configured to be able to win (that is, the gaming ball is hard to win).

  Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to the open state, the gaming ball heading to the variable winning ball device 15 is extremely easy to win a prize in the second start winning opening 14. And although the first start winning opening 13 is provided immediately below the effect display 9, the distance between the lower end of the effect display 9 and the first start winning opening 13 can be further narrowed, or the first start winning opening It is difficult to arrange nails closely around 13 and to make it difficult to guide the game balls to the first start winning opening 13 by arranging the nails around the first starting winning opening 13, so that the winning ratio of the second start winning opening 14 You may make it be higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the variable winning ball device 15 is provided to perform the opening and closing operation only for the second starting winning opening 14, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 13 The configuration may be such that a variable winning ball device that performs opening and closing operations is provided for any of the start winning openings 14.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b consisting of four indicators for displaying the number of activated winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, ie, the second reserve memory number. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol suspension storage indicator 18b, the number of activated winning balls entering the first start winning opening 13, ie, the first suspension storage number (pending storage is also referred to as start storage or start prize storage). A first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a consisting of four indicators for displaying) is provided. The first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  In the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a first hold storage display unit 18c for displaying the first hold storage count and a second hold storage display unit 18d for displaying the second hold storage count are provided. ing. In addition, an area (summed pending storage display unit) may be provided to display the total number (total pending memory number) which is the sum of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number. As described above, by providing the combined hold storage display unit for displaying the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of formation of execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Perform variable display of the effect design as a symbol of. The variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized. In addition, the variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display 8b, a rendering symbol that evokes a big hit in the effect display device 9 The combination of is displayed stopped.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a special variable winning ball device 20 forming a big winning opening is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 has an opening and closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when the display is derived, the opening / closing plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state, whereby the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23. In addition, the special variable winning prize ball device 20 is provided with a special winning opening LED 20A that is lit and displayed when the gaming ball wins during the lighting effect described later.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, an ordinary symbol display 10 for variably displaying an ordinary symbol is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display the numbers 0 to 9 (or symbols). Moreover, the small display is formed, for example, in a square shape. In addition, the normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display, for example, the numbers 00 to 99 (or two-digit symbols). Also, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED etc., for example, a display capable of lighting and displaying a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decorative lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying "o" and "x") May be composed of

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a hit symbol, for example, a symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol, the variable winning ball device 15 is in a state advantageous to the player from a disadvantageous state (a state where the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 14) Change to In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls having passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time the game ball passes to the gate 32, that is, whenever the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 increases the number of lighted LEDs by one. Then, whenever variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. Furthermore, a probability change state in which the probability determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit as a result of the variation display of the special symbol is increased compared to the normal state) Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hits and the symbol is increased is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. In addition, even in the short time state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened), which is not a definite change state but the symbol variation time is shortened, the opening time and the opening number of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 where a non-winning hit ball is taken. In the upper left and right upper and lower left of the game area 7, four speakers 27 are provided for producing sound effects and sounds as a predetermined sound output. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In the game machine, a hit ball firing device (not shown) which drives the drive motor in response to the player operating the hitting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch the game ball into the game area 7 ) Is provided. The game balls fired from the hit ball launcher enter the game area 7 through the ball hitting rails formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descend the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, it is possible to start variable display of the first special symbol (for example, variable display of the special symbol is ended, the first The start condition of 1 is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started in the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first start winning opening 13. If it is not in a state where variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first number of pending storages is increased by 1 on the condition that the first number of pending storages has not reached the upper limit value.

  If the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the first The start condition of 2 is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started in the second special symbol display 8 b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning opening 14. If it is not in a state where variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second pending storage number is increased by one on the condition that the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, when the probability change big hit occurs, the game state is shifted to the high probability state, and the game ball is more likely to be start winning (in other words, in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9) It shifts to a high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that execution conditions of variable display are easily established. Also, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, it shifts to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, and the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is open is extended, as compared with the case where the high base is not used. It will be easier to get started.

  In addition, instead of extending the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extension state), the transition to the normal symbol certainty state in which the probability of the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hitting is increased. It is possible to move to the high base state. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In this case, by performing transition control to the normal symbol certainty state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hits will be increased, and the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened increases. Therefore, if it shifts to the normal symbol certainty variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning prize ball device 15 are increased, and it becomes a state (high base state) in which start winning is easy. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is enhanced when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol or the stop symbol of a special symbol is a definite symbol, etc. Change to an advantageous state (start start winning state). Note that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept that includes changing from the closed state to the open state.

  In addition, the transition to the high base state may be made by transitioning to the normal symbol time short state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol time short state, since the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the frequency at which the variation of the normal symbol starts is increased, and as a result, the frequency at which the normal symbol is hit is increased. Therefore, when the frequency with which the normal symbol is hit is high, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is high, and it becomes a state (high base state) in which start winning is easy.

  In addition, by shifting to a time reduction state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol and the representation symbol is shortened, the variation time of the special symbol and the representation symbol is shortened, so the variation of the special symbol and the representation symbol starts It is possible to reduce the frequency of occurrence (in other words, the quickening of the reserve memory) and the occurrence of an invalid start winning. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased.

  In addition, it is possible to start winning easily (transition to the high base state) by transitioning to all the states shown above (open extension state, normal pattern exact variation state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) May be In addition, it is easy to start winning by shifting to any one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) (high base (high base) (Transition to the state). In addition, it is easy to start winning by shifting to any one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) (high It may be made to shift to the base state).

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. As shown in FIG. In FIG. 5, the payout control board 37 and the effect control board 80 are also shown. The main substrate 31 is mounted with a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 560 has a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progression control) and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit 57 including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. Also, the I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by a hardware circuit).

  In addition, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage unit backed up by a backup power source, a part or all of which is created in the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). In particular, data indicating at least the gaming state, that is, the control state of the gaming control means (such as a special symbol process flag or a probability change flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary to restore the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like on the basis of the data when the power failure or the like is restored after the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that all of the RAM 55 is backed up by the power supply.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or the CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another substrate other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit according to the display result of the variable display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and start occurs at random timing. Based on the fact that the winning is at the time of reading out (extraction) of numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read out is a random number.

  The random number circuit 503 has a selection setting function of updating range of numerical data (setting selection function of initial value and selection setting function of upper limit value), a selection setting function of updating rule of numerical data, and selection of update rule of numerical data It has various functions such as switching function. Such a function can improve the randomness of the generated random number.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (ID number assigned with a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560) The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for giving detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. In addition, the main circuit board is also a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, and an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 for forming the special winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. It is mounted on 31.

  In addition, the microcomputer 560 for game control, the first special symbol indicator 8a which variably displays the special symbol, the second special symbol indicator 8b, the normal symbol indicator 10 which variably displays the ordinary symbol, the first special symbol hold memory The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b and the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit 64 for outputting an information output signal such as big hit information indicating the occurrence of a big hit gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (composed of the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The effect control command is received, and the display control of the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect pattern is performed.

  In addition, the display control of the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 is, via the lamp driver board 35, display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side and the special winning opening LED 20A provided on the special winning opening Control the sound output from the speaker 27 via the sound output board 70.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound output board 70. As shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the microcomputer is not mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35 and the sound output substrate 70, but a microcomputer may be mounted. Further, only the effect control substrate 80 may be provided for effect control without providing the lamp driver substrate 35 and the sound output substrate 70.

  The effect control board 80 is mounted with an effect control microcomputer 100 including a effect control CPU 101 and a RAM for storing information on effects such as an effect pattern process flag and the like. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 100 is not backed up by a power supply. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and takes in a signal taken from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( According to the effect control (INT signal), the effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 executes a predetermined process based on clocking information from a real time clock (RTC) 108 that clocks a date and time.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 for controlling display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the effect control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM there. VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs a command for reading out necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command to the VDP 109. The CGROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, data of a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect patterns), and background image data. It is a ROM for. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to an instruction from the effect control CPU 101. Then, the VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 in the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 only passes the signal input from the relay board 77 in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77) It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulation means.

  As a signal direction regulation means which allows the signal input from the main substrate 31 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control substrate 80 (does not allow the signal to pass in the direction from the effect control substrate 80 to the relay substrate 77) in the relay substrate 77 A unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, diodes or transistors are used as unidirectional circuits. A diode is illustrated in FIG. Also, unidirectional circuits are provided for each signal. Further, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 through the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. In addition, a signal driver circuit which is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (the relay board 77 side).

  The effect control CPU 101 also receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106A. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the chance button 120 has been detected, from the push sensor 124 through the input port 106B. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 107. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the sound output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver substrate 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies current to light emitters such as the frame LED 28 and the special winning opening LED 20A based on a signal for driving the LED.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesis IC 703 is provided with a plurality of voice channels as channels for playing voices, and simultaneous voice playback can be performed independently for each voice channel. The speech synthesis IC 703 generates speech and sound effects according to the sound number data and outputs the speech and the sound effects to the amplification circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC 703 to a level according to the volume set by the volume 706. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating in time series the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined period (for example, a fluctuation period of the effect pattern).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the “special music” is output from the speaker 27 during the big hit (more precisely, the period from the second round of the big hit to the end of the big hit state). The audio data for the special music is stored as data different from the process data of the fluctuation presentation and the big hit presentation. In the present embodiment, any one of the six types of music A to F is selected as the special music. At this time, one song is selected from the options determined based on the number of continuations K. The number of continuations K is the number of times a big hit has occurred without shifting to the normal state, and is the so-called number of consecutive units.

  In this example, the larger the value of the number of continuations K, the more options for special music, and the more music choices can be made. For example, if the value of the number K of continuations is 1 or more and less than 6 (from the first big hit to the 6th big hit occurrence), three kinds of music A to C can be selected, and the value of the number K of continuations is 6 or more 11 If it is less than (from the 6th big hit to the 11th big hit occurrence), four kinds of music A to D can be selected, the value of the number of continuation K is 11 or more and less than 16 (the 11th big hit from the 16th 5 types of songs A to E can be selected if a big hit occurs before the occurrence of a big hit, and 6 types of songs A to F can be selected if the value of the number of continuations K is 16 or more (after the 16th big hit) is there. That is, when a big hit occurs in which the number of continuations K becomes “6”, “11”, “16”, a selectable special music is added.

  Further, the method of selecting the special music to be output (also referred to as the music selection method) includes player selection in which the music is designated by the player and random selection in which random selection is made by the gaming machine. The player is made to designate whether the method is to be set. When the output of the special music by the player selection is finished, the special music by the player selection is output again, while when the output of the special music by the random selection is finished, any of the special musics is output again. Are configured to be selected and output in a random lottery by the gaming machine. In the present embodiment, the player is allowed to set the selection method in the first round in the big hit gaming state, and the special music selected by the set selection method is output from the second round. Further, in the present embodiment, in the random selection when new options are added, the selectivity of the newly added option is higher than the selectivity of the options other than the newly added option. It is set. Further, in the next random music selection, it is configured not to be set such that the selection rate of the newly added option is higher than the selection rate of the items other than the newly added option. Further, in the present embodiment, when the reach occurs, the volume of the special music is turned off to allow the player to listen to the music in the reach effect.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 in response to power supply to the game machine being started and the reset signal to the game control microcomputer 560 becoming high level. It is. When the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes security check processing, which is processing for confirming whether the content of the program is valid or not. , The main processing after step S1 is started. In the main processing, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initialization.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode of the maskable interrupt is set (step S2), and the stack pointer designation address is set in the stack pointer (step S3). In step S2, an address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of microcomputer 560 for gaming control and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is Set to the mode that indicates the interrupt address. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter on the stack.

  Next, setting (initialization) of the built-in device register is performed (step S5). By the process of step S5, settings (initialization) of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits) are performed.

  The game control microcomputer 560 used in this embodiment also incorporates an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC) 504.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the RAM 55 in an accessible state (step S6), and shifts to a clear signal check process.

  Note that software delay processing may be executed to delay the start timing of the gaming apparatus control processing (game control processing) for controlling the progress of the game by software. Such software delay processing can delay the start timing of the game control processing as compared with the case where the software delay processing is not performed. When delay processing is performed, a situation occurs in which the microcomputer of the other control board can not receive the command transmitted by the game control board (main board 31) to the other control board (for example, the payout control board 37) Can be prevented.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether the clear switch is turned on (step S7). The CPU 56 may check the state of the clear signal only once via the input port, but may check the state of the clear signal multiple times. For example, when it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is in the off state, the state of the clear signal is reconfirmed after delaying a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 seconds). If it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is in the on state at that time, it is determined that the clear signal is in the on state. At this time, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is in the off state, the state of the clear signal may be reconfirmed again after setting a delay time of a predetermined time. Here, the number of reconfirmation is not limited to one or two, and may be three or more. Alternatively, the check may be made twice, and when the check results do not match, it may be confirmed again.

  If the clear switch is not turned on in step S7, whether or not the data protection process (for example, power supply stop process such as addition of parity data) of the backup RAM area is performed when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. It confirms (step S8). In this embodiment, processing for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed when the power supply is stopped. If it is confirmed that the power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 determines that the power supply stop processing has been performed, that is, the control state at the time of the power supply stop is stored. . When it is confirmed that the power supply stop processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes the initialization processing.

  Whether or not the power supply stop processing has been performed is a value corresponding to the execution of the power supply stop processing (for example, 2). It is confirmed by whether it is). Note that such a confirmation method is an example, for example, a flag indicating that the power supply stop processing has been performed is set in the backup flag area in the power supply stop processing, and the flag is set in step S8. If it is confirmed that the power supply is stopped, it may be determined that the power supply stop processing has been performed.

  If it is determined that the control state at the time of stopping the power supply is stored, the CPU 56 performs data check (parity check in this example) of the backup RAM area (step S9). In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. In addition, the number of times of checksum calculation corresponding to the number of data to be checked is set. Then, an exclusive OR operation is performed on the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer. While storing the operation result in the checksum data area, the value of the pointer is increased by 1 and the value of the checksum calculation number is decremented by 1. The above process is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the CPU 56 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area, and uses the data after the inversion as a checksum.

  In the power supply stop processing, the checksum is calculated by the same processing as the above processing, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. If recovery is performed after a power supply stop such as an unexpected power failure occurs, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area may be different from the data at the time of the power supply interruption. In such a case, since the internal state can not be returned to the state at the time of the power supply stop, the initialization process (steps S10 to S14) to be executed at the time of power on not at the time of recovery from the power supply stop. Run.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs gaming state recovery processing for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state at the time of the power supply stop. Specifically, the top address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (the area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. With the processing of steps S41 and S42, the saved content remains as it is for the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The parts that should not be initialized are, for example, data (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, etc.) indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped, the area where the output state of the output port is stored (output port buffer), not yet It is a portion where data indicating the payout prize number of balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the top address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The predetermined data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a random symbol counter for normal symbol determination, a buffer for normal symbol determination, a special symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a prize symbol flag, an out-of-prize flag, etc. The initial value is set to the flag for performing.

  The CPU 56 sets the start address of the command transmission table for initialization stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S13), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub board according to the contents to the sub board A process is performed (step S14). As the initialization command, a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 9, an initialization command to the payout control board 37, or the like can be used.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process of initializing the random number circuit 503 (step S15).

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt setting process for setting a register of the CTC incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) Step S16). That is, a value corresponding to 4 ms, for example, is set as an initial value in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically performed every 4 ms.

  When the setting of the timer interrupt is completed, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt disable state (step S17), executes the initial value random number updating process (step S18a) and the display random number updating process (step S18b). The interrupt permission state is set again (step S19). That is, when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, the CPU 56 is in the interrupt prohibition state, and when the execution of the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process is completed Make it

  The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determination to determine the type of the big hit (for example, the big hit symbol determination random number for determining the special symbol that generates the big hit, and whether to shift the gaming state to a definite variation state Initial value of count value such as random number for probability variation decision to be used, counter for generating normal pattern hit judgment random number to decide whether to generate hit based on normal pattern etc. It is a random number to determine the value. Game control processing (processing for controlling the gaming devices such as the effect display device 9, the variable winning ball device 15, the ball payout device 97 and the like provided to the gaming machine by the gaming control microcomputer) In the process of transmitting a command signal to control another microcomputer (also referred to as gaming device control process), when the count value of the determination random number generation counter makes one revolution, an initial value is set to the counter.

  Further, the display random number is a random number for determining the display of the special symbol display 8. In this embodiment, as a display random number, a variation pattern determination random number for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol, and a reach determination random number for determining whether or not to reach when a big hit is not generated. Used. The display random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number.

  Further, it is also executed in the timer interrupt process that the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are described later (that is, the timer is in an interrupt-prohibited state when the display random number update process is executed). Since the same process is executed in steps S26 and S27 of the interrupt process, the conflict with the process in the timer interrupt process is avoided. That is, if the timer interruption occurs during the processing of steps S18a and S18b and the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number is updated during the timer interruption processing, the count is counted. The continuity of the values may be lost. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt disabled state is set during the processing of steps S18a and S18b.

  Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. Specifically, during the execution of the main processing, when a timer interrupt occurs during a period in which the interrupt processing is permitted during the execution of the loop processing of steps S17 to S19, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 Execute timer interrupt processing which is started in response to the occurrence of timer interrupt. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 56 first executes a power-off process (power-off detection process) for detecting whether or not the power-off signal is output (is turned on or not) (step S20). The CPU 56 receives detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 58, and detects the input of each switch. (Switch processing: step S21). Specifically, if the state of the input port to which the detection signal of each switch is input is the on state, the value of the switch timer provided corresponding to each switch is incremented by one.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes display control processing for performing display control of the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage indicator 18, and the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 (step S22). With regard to the special symbol display 8 and the normal symbol display 10, control is performed to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S36 and S37.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning notification process for detecting the occurrence of the abnormal winning to the special winning opening and notifying the abnormal winning (step S24).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number per determination for a regular symbol used for game control (determination random number update process: step S25). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number (initial value random number update process: step S26). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (display random number update process: step S27).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S28). In the special symbol process processing, the corresponding processing is selected and executed in accordance with the special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. And, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each processing according to the gaming state. Also, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S29). In the normal symbol process processing, the corresponding processing is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting, to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, an effect control command regarding an effect pattern synchronized with the fluctuation of the special symbol (effect symbol command control process: step S30). In addition, that the fluctuation of a production | presentation pattern synchronizes with the fluctuation | variation of a special symbol means that the fluctuation time (variable display period) is the same.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs an information output process to output data such as a starting opening signal supplied to a hole management computer, 1 signal of symbol determination number, 2 signals of symbol determination number, 1 to 3 signals of big hit, and a short time signal etc. (Step S31).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a winning ball process for setting the number of winning balls based on detection signals of the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a and the count switch 23 (step S32). Specifically, the payout control micro-circuit mounted on the payout control board 37 according to the winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball dispenser 97 in accordance with the payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In addition, test terminal processing, which is processing of outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (step S33). Further, in this embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 outputs the contents regarding the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port 0 to the output port (Step S34: output processing). Then, the CPU 56 executes a storage process of checking whether the number of pending storages increases or decreases (step S35).

  In addition, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing of setting special symbol display control data for performing special symbol effect display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( Step S36). Furthermore, the CPU 56 performs normal symbol display control processing of setting normal symbol display control data for performing effect display of normal symbols according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting normal symbol display control data ( Step S37).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a status indicator display process of setting status display control data for displaying each status indicator in an output buffer for setting the status display control data (step S38). In this case, when the gaming state is the time saving state, state display control data for displaying a state indicator light indicating that the time saving state is set is set in the output buffer. If the gaming state is also controlled to a high probability state (for example, a probability change state), state display control data for displaying a state indicator light indicating that the state is a high probability state is set in the output buffer. You may do so.

Thereafter, the interrupt enabled state is set (step S39), and the process is ended.
By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the process of steps S21 to S39 (excluding steps S31 and 33) in the timer interrupt process. Further, in this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is the main process. May be performed in

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display 9, the variable display of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. A combination of predetermined rendering symbols that do not reach will be stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of "non-reach" (also referred to as "normally lost") when the variable display result is a lost design.

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display 9, the variable display of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. The reach effect is executed after reaching the reach state, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not finally become a big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach out") when the variable display result is "off".

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol is in the reach state. Finally, in the "left", "middle" and "right" symbol display areas 9L, 9C and 9R in the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are aligned and stopped (in the case of sudden definite variation big hit) There is also a case where a sudden change big hit symbol (for example, "135") may be stopped without reaching reach.

  When "5" which is a small hit is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the variable display mode of the effect design in the effect display device 9 is "suddenly, certain variation big hit" In the same manner as in the above case, after the variable display of the rendering symbol is performed, a predetermined small hitting symbol (suddenly the same symbol as the probability changing big hit symbol, for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the stop display of the small hit symbol "5" on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as a "small hit" variable display mode .

  Here, the small hit is per small opening of the big winning opening compared to the large hit and the opening time per time is extremely short (in this embodiment, two times of opening for 0.1 seconds). When the small hit game is over, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the positive change state to the normal state or from the normal state to the positive change state. In addition, the sudden change big hit is that the number of opening of the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state is small compared to other big hits and the opening time per time is extremely short (in this embodiment, the opening time is 0.1 seconds) Times) It is a big hit, and it is a big hit that shifts the game state after the big hit game to a definite change state (that is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it suddenly changed to a definite change state) That is). That is, in this embodiment, the opening pattern of the big winning opening is the same between the sudden change big hit and the small hit suddenly. By controlling in this way, when the opening of the big winning opening is performed twice for 0.1 seconds, it is not possible to recognize whether it is a big hit or a small hit suddenly. (Perspective change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the opening time per one time is shortened and the number of opening times of the big winning opening is usually smaller than the big hit or positive change big hit, when sudden change big hit or small hit occurs. May be either one of them. For example, in the case of a sudden big hit or a small hit, control may be performed such that the 15-second opening of the big winning opening is performed only twice. Also, for example, in the case of sudden positive or negative big hit, it may be controlled to open the big winning opening 0.1 seconds only 15 times. As such, when it suddenly becomes a big hit or small hit, the number of opening the big winning opening is reduced as compared with the big hit or the positive big hit, or the opening time of the big winning opening per time is shortened. It is sufficient that the number of winnings of the game ball to the large winning opening is reduced by at least compared to at least a normal big hit or a probability variation big hit.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing a variation pattern of a rendering symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, non-reach PA 1-1-1-1 as non-reach PA-1 as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “off” and the variable display mode of the rendering symbol is “non-reach”. The fluctuation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. In addition, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the effect pattern is "reach", normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 The variation patterns of Super PA 3-1 to Super PA 3-2 and Super PB 3-1 to Super PB 3-2 are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of non-reach PA 1-4 which is used in the case of non-reach and accompanied by the effect of pseudo ream. In the case of using the normal PB2-1 among the fluctuation patterns which are used when reaching and which are accompanied by the effect of the pseudo ream, re-variation is performed once. Moreover, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-2 used when not reaching is a fluctuation pattern for shortening fluctuation, and the fluctuation time of the production design is shortened to a short time (in this example, 1.5 seconds) . Moreover, when using normal PB2-2 among the fluctuation patterns which are used when reaching and are accompanied by effects of pseudo ream, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, in the case of using the super PA 3-1 to the super PA 3-2 among the fluctuation patterns that are used when reaching and that are accompanied by the effect of pseudo ream, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, re-variation is to execute the variable display of the production symbol again after temporarily stopping the production symbol that is temporarily distracted from the start of the variable display of the production symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, normal PB2 as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol becomes a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. -3-Normal PB 2-4, Super PA 3-3-Super PA 3-4, Super PB 3-3-Super PB 3-4, Special PG 1-1-Special PG 1-3, Special PG 2-1-Special PG 2-2 fluctuation pattern Is prepared. In FIG. 9, the variation patterns of the special PG 1-1 to the special PG 1-3 and the variation pattern of the special PG 2-1 to the special PG 2-2 are variation patterns used in the case of sudden probability variation big hit or small hit.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, among the variation patterns accompanied by the pseudo-representation, which is used when the sudden variation is not a big hit or a small hit, when using the normal PB2-3, re-variation is performed once. Moreover, when using normal PB2-4 among the fluctuation patterns which are used when reaching and are accompanied by effects of pseudo ream, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, in the case of using the super PA 3-3 to the super PA 3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used when reaching and that are accompanied by the effect of pseudo ream, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, a re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 which is used in the case of the sudden big hit or small hit and which is accompanied by the effect of pseudo ream.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, when the fluctuation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, in the case of super reach A with pseudo link, the fluctuation time is 32). Fixed at .75 seconds, and in the case of Super Reach A without pseudo run, the variation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds), but even in the case of the same type of Super Reach, for example The fluctuation time may be varied according to the total number of pending storages. For example, even with the same type of super reach, as the total number of pending storages increases, the variation time may be shortened. In addition, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, in the case of performing variable display of the first special symbol, the fluctuation time may be varied according to the first number of pending storage, (2) In the case of performing variable display of a special symbol, the fluctuation time may be made different according to the second number of pending storages. In this case, separate determination tables are prepared for each value of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the pending storage number 0 to 2 and the pending storage number 3, 4 It is also possible to prepare a variation pattern type determination table for use), select the determination table according to the value of the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number, and make the variation time different.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory view of each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of jackpot (normal jackpot described later, probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR 2): Determine the type (type) of variation pattern (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR 3): Determine a variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR 4): Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR 5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the random 4 initial value)
In this embodiment, the variation pattern first determines the variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and determines the variation using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) It is determined to be one of the variation patterns included in the pattern type. As such, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined by the two-step lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a grouping of a plurality of variation patterns according to the features of the variation modes. For example, a plurality of change patterns are grouped by reach type, and a change pattern type including a change pattern with normal reach, a change pattern type including a change pattern with super reach A, and a change pattern with super reach B It may be divided into the variation pattern type. Also, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations in the pseudo sequence, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern not accompanied by a pseudo sequence, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, and It may be divided into a variation pattern type including two variation patterns and a variation pattern type including three variation patterns. Further, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be grouped by the presence or absence of specific effects such as pseudo-runs and slip effects.

  In step S25 in the game control process shown in FIG. 8, the game control microcomputer 560 is a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number of (1) and the random number per normal symbol determination of (4). Perform count up (1 addition). That is, those are determination random numbers, and the other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). Note that random numbers other than the above random numbers may be used to enhance the gaming effect. Further, in this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware (which may be hardware outside the gaming control microcomputer 560) built in the gaming control microcomputer 560 is used as the jackpot determination random number. Note that software random numbers may be used instead of hardware random numbers as the jackpot determination random numbers.

  FIG. 11A is an explanatory diagram of a big hit determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal jackpot determination table used in a normal state and a short time state (that is, a gaming state that is not a definite change state), and a probability change time jackpot determination table used in a positive change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 11A is set in the normal time jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. Is set. The numerical values described in FIG. 11A are the jackpot determination values.

  FIGS. 11B and 11C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a group of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. In the small hit determination table, a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when performing variable display of the first special symbol, and a small hit determination table used when performing the variable display of the second special symbol (For the second special symbol) and there. Each numerical value described in FIG. 11B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), in FIG. Each numerical value described is set. Further, the numerical values described in FIGS. 11B and 11C are small hit determination values.

  The small hit may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 11 (C) may not be provided. In this embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed when the gaming state is shifted to the positive changing state. Even if the small hit occurs even when the gaming state is shifted to the positive changing state, and if it is configured to perform an effect asking whether or not to be the positive change, although the current playing state is the positive changing state Rather, it makes the player feel bothersome. Therefore, if small hits are not generated during the variable display of the second special symbol, small hits are less likely to be generated when the gaming state is a definite change state, and a turning effect for a definite change is not performed more than necessary. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), but the big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. If any of the big hit judgment values are matched, it is decided to make it a big hit (normal big hit, positive variation big hit, sudden positive variation big hit which will be described later) for the special symbol. Further, when the jackpot determination random number value matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 11B and 11C, it is determined that the special symbol is to be a small hit. The “probability” shown in FIG. 11A indicates the probability (percentage) of becoming a big hit. The “probability” shown in FIGS. 11B and 11C indicates the probability (percentage) of being a small hit. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a big hit is deciding whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not to make it a jackpot symbol. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a small hit is to decide whether to shift to a small hitting gaming state, but the stop at the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11B and 11C, when using the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), it is determined to be a small hit at a ratio of 1/300. In the case where the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used, the case where it is determined to be a small hit at a rate of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is start winning and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is start winning and the second special symbol of The percentage determined as "small hit" is higher than when variable display is performed.

  11D and 11E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 11 (D) determines the jackpot type using the suspension memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131 a of the case. Further, FIG. 11 (E) is a case where the jackpot type is determined using the suspension storage based on the game ball having won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed) Jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  When it is determined that the big hit classification determination table 131a, 131b is to make the variable display result a big hit symbol, the type of the big hit "normal big hit", based on the random number (random 1) for the big hit type determination, " It is a table to be referred to in order to determine either “probability big hit” or “suddenly big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11 (D) and 11 (E), five judgment values are assigned to the "sudden probability change big hit" in the big hit type determination table 131a (40 minutes Whereas in the big hit category determination table 131b, one decision value is assigned to "sudden oddity big hit" (a ratio of 1/40). The case where it is determined to be a definite big hit suddenly. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is start winning and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is start winning and the second special symbol of As compared with the case where the variable display is performed, the rate at which the "sudden probability change big hit" is determined is high. "Suddenly probability variation big hit" is distributed only to the first special symbol big hit classification determination table 131a, and "suddenly probability variation big hit" is not distributed to the second special symbol big hit classification determination table 131b (that is, , And may be determined as "suddenly probability variation big hit" only when performing the variable display of the first special symbol).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11 (D) and 11 (E), there are "normal big hit", "probably big hit" and "suddenly big hit" as the big hit types. In this embodiment, the number of rounds to be executed in the big hit game is usually 8 rounds for the big hit, 15 rounds for the positive variation big hit and 2 rounds for the sudden positive variation big hit, but the big hit game The number of rounds to be executed at step S is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, a 10R probability variation big hit to control 10 rounds of big hit games, a 7R probability variation big hit to control 7 rounds of big hit games, a 5R probability variation big hit to control 5 rounds of big hit games may be provided. Also, in this embodiment, there are three cases of the big hit type being “normal big hit”, “probably big hit” and “suddenly big hit”, but not limited to three types, for example, four or more types. A jackpot type may be provided. Also, conversely, the jackpot type may be less than three types, for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The "normal jackpot" is a jackpot controlled to a jackpot gaming state of eight rounds, and shifted to a time saving state only after the jackpot gaming state is over. When the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this embodiment) after shifting to the time saving state, the time saving state ends. The time saving state ends even when the next big hit occurs even before the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times.

  "Perhaps a big hit" is a big hit that controls to 15 rounds of big hit gaming state, and shifts to a positive changing state after the big hit playing state ends (in this embodiment, it is transferred to a positive changing state and also to a time saving state Will be migrated). Then, after shifting to the definite change state and the short time state, when the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the positive change state and the short time state are ended. Note that, even before the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times, the positive change state and the short time state end even when the next big hit occurs.

  In addition, "suddenly positive variation big hit" is allowed up to the number of times the opening number of the big winning opening is smaller than "normal big hit" or "positive variation big hit" (in this embodiment, 2 times opening for 0.1 seconds) It is a big hit. That is, in the case of "a sudden odd change big hit", it is controlled to a big hit gaming state of two rounds. Also, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds in "normal big hit" and "probably big hit", while the opening time of big winning opening per round is "in sudden definite changing big hit" It is extremely short at 0.1 seconds, and it can hardly be expected that the game ball will win the big winning opening during the big hit game. And, in this embodiment, after the termination of the sudden oddity big hit gaming state, it is shifted to the definite change state (in this embodiment, it is shifted to the positive change state and also to the short time state). Then, after shifting to the definite change state and the short time state, when the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the positive change state and the short time state are ended. Note that, even before the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times, the positive change state and the short time state end even when the next big hit occurs.

  Note that the aspect of sudden positive jackpot is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the opening number of the big winning opening may be 15 times (15 rounds) the same as that of the big hit or sudden odd variation big hit normally, and only the opening time of the big winning opening may be made extremely short such as 0.1 second.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of a "small hit", the opening of the big winning opening is performed twice for 0.1 seconds each, and the big hit gaming state by "a sudden definite big hit" Similar control is performed. Then, in the case of "small hit", after the opening of the special winning opening is finished, the gaming state does not change, and the gaming state before the "small hit" is maintained. By doing so, it is possible to make it impossible to recognize whether the game is a sudden sudden big hit or a small hit, thereby improving the interest of the game. In addition, it is not necessary to provide a small hit, when it is comprised so that all the big hit types may be a definite variation big hit. In addition, when it is configured to provide a small hit if all the big hit type is a definite variation big hit, it is transitioned to a definite variation state (high probability state) and a sudden definite variation big hit without a short time state (high base state) It is preferable that the opening pattern of the big winning opening be made the same for the big hit and the small hit suddenly.

  The jackpot type judgment tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1, and the judgment values corresponding to "normal jackpot", "probably variable big hit", and "suddenly odd variable big hit" (big hit type judgment value ) Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the big hit type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the type of big hit as the type corresponding to the matched big hit type determination value.

  12 and 13 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. In the example shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, command 80XX (H) is a production control command (a variation pattern command for specifying a variation pattern of a production symbol that is variably displayed on ) (Each corresponding to fluctuation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variation patterns that can be used, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of fluctuation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of the effect pattern.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a small hit, and a type of big hit. Since the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect pattern in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result specification commands.

  The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation specification command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation specification command and the second symbol variation specification command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specification command (or a symbol variation specification command). Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or to start variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern command.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (design confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (variation) of the fourth symbol is ended and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol determination designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (variation) of the fourth symbol and derives and displays the display result.

  The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and otherwise initialization designation Send a command

  The command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demo specification command) for specifying a customer waiting demonstration.

  The commands A 001 and A 002 (H) are effect control commands (big hit start designation command: fan fare designation command) for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, the start of the big hit game. In this embodiment, depending on the type of big hit, a big hit start designation command or a small hit / sudden definite positive big hit start designation command is used. Specifically, the jackpot start designation command (A001 (H)) is used in the case of "normal big hit" or "probably big hit", and the small hit in the case of "suddenly big hit" or "small hit" The sudden definite big hit start specification command (A 002 (H)) is used. Although the game control microcomputer 560 suddenly transmits a fanfare designation command for a definite big hit start designation when it is a big hit suddenly, it does not send a fan fare designation command when it is a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (a special winning opening open designation command) showing a display of a number of times (round) of the special winning opening opening indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set to the EXT data and transmitted for the special winning opening open designation command, a different special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted for each round. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designated command after opening of the special winning opening) indicating the closing of the special winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted after the special winning opening open command, a different special winning opening after opening specification command is transmitted every round.

  The command A 301 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end designation command: ending 1 designated command) for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, the end of the big hit game. The big hit end designation command (A301 (H)) is used when ending a big hit game by “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”. The command A 302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden definite positive big hit end designation command: ending 2 specified command) for specifying the end of the small hit game or the sudden end of the big hit. The game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit the ending designation command for the sudden change big hit termination specification suddenly in the case of the sudden change big hit, but not to send the ending specification command in the case of the small hit. It is also good.

  The command B 000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designating command) for specifying background display when the gaming state is the normal state. The command B 001 (H) is an effect control command (probable variation state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the definite variation state. The command B 002 (H) is an effect control command (time saving state background specifying command) for specifying a background display when the gaming state is the time saving state.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first pending storage number addition designation command) for designating that the first pending storage number has increased by one. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second pending storage number addition designation command) for specifying that the second pending storage number has increased by one. The command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first pending storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the first pending storage number has decreased by one. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second pending storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the second pending storage number has decreased by one.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command described above from the game control micro computer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. Do.

  For example, microcomputer 560 for game control designates the fluctuation pattern of the production design every time there is a starting winning and variable display of special symbols is started in first special symbol display 8a or second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to "0". Note that such a command form is an example, and another command form may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  In addition, as a method of sending out the effect control command, the effect control command data is outputted to the effect control substrate 80 from the main substrate 31 via the relay substrate 77 one byte at a time by eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7, Besides the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-like (rectangular wave) take-in signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing take-in of effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts the process of taking in 1-byte data by interrupt processing.

  In the example shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed on the first special symbol display 8a in a variable display (variation) of the effect design corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol and the second special It can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the production symbol corresponding to the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the symbol display 8b, and the production display which performs the production with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol When controlling the rendering components such as the device 9, the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the rendering control microcomputer 100 can be prevented from increasing.

  FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main substrate 31. As described above, in the special symbol process processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process processing, the CPU 56 detects that the game ball has won the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13, or the second start winning opening 14 If the second start opening switch 14a for turning on is turned on, that is, if the start winning combination to the first start winning opening 13 or the start winning combination to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred, the start opening switch passing processing Execute (steps S311 and S312). Then, one of the processes in steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning opening switch 13a or the second start opening switch 14a is not turned on, one of the processes in steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

The processes of steps S300 to S310 are the following processes.
Special symbol normal processing (step S300): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. When the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of stored numerical data (total number of held memories) stored in the number of held memories buffer. The storage number of the numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. Also, if the count value of the combined holding memory number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is considered as a big hit. In the case of a big hit, the big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The big hit flag is reset when the big hit game is over.

  Fluctuation pattern setting processing (step S301): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the fluctuation pattern is determined, and the fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern (variable display time: time from the start of variable display to the derivation display (stop display) of the display result) is the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol Decide to do. Also, start the fluctuation time timer that measures the fluctuation time of the special symbol. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  Display result designation command transmission processing (step S302): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  Special symbol variation processing (step S303): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process has elapsed (when the fluctuation time timer set in step S301 times out, ie, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the microcomputer 100 for effect control is determined Control to transmit a designated command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. Note that the effect control microcomputer 100 controls so that the fourth symbol is stopped in the effect display device 9 when the symbol determination designating command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

  Special symbol stop processing (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the jackpot flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. In this embodiment, the special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process, as will be described later, based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4 will be described later. The data is set in the output buffer for special symbol display control data setting, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed in the display control process of step S22 according to the setting contents of the output buffer.

  Special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is five. In the special winning opening open processing, control is performed to open the special winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of gaming balls that have entered the special winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. Further, the execution time of the special winning opening open process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (6 in this example) corresponding to step S306. The big winning opening opening pre-processing is executed for each round, but when starting the first round, the big winning opening opening pre-processing is also processing for starting a big hit game.

  Large winning opening open processing (step S306): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. Control for transmitting the effect control command of round display in the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, processing for confirming establishment of closing condition of the big winning opening, and the like are performed. When the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When all rounds have been completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (7 in this example) corresponding to step S307.

  Big hit end processing (step S307): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. In addition, processing is performed to set a flag indicating the gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time saving flag). Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Small hit opening pre-processing (step S308): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the small hit opening pre-processing, control is performed to open the big winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of gaming balls that have entered the special winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. Further, the execution time of the special winning opening open process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to step S309. In addition, small hit opening pre-processing is executed for each opening of the big winning opening in the small hit game, but when starting the first open in the small hit game, the small hit opening pre-processing is the small hit game It is also a process to start.

  Small hit open processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is nine. Perform processing such as confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and the number of opening of the special winning opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to the value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). Update. When all the rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 (decimal) in this example) corresponding to step S310.

  Small hit end processing (step S310): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. A control is performed to cause the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control to notify the player that the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the starting opening switch passing process of step S312. In the starting opening switch passing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the first starting opening switch 13a is in the on state (step S211). If the 1st starting opening switch 13a is not an ON state, it will transfer to step S217. If the first starting port switch 13a is in the on state, the CPU 56 determines whether the first number of pending storages has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first pending storage for counting the first number of pending storages) Whether the value of the number counter is 4 or not is confirmed (step S212). If the first pending storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S217.

  If the first pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first pending storage number counter by 1 (step S213) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number Is increased by 1 (step S214). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 16) (step S215). . In the process of step S215, hardware R random number R (big hit determination random number), software random number for big hit type determination random number (random 1), variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and variation pattern The judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. The random number for fluctuation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for fluctuation pattern judgment (random 3) are not extracted in the start opening switch passage process (at the time of start winning) and stored in advance in the storage area, (1) It may be extracted at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol. For example, in the variation pattern setting process described later, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts the value from the variation pattern type determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), or the variation pattern The value may be directly extracted from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the determination random number (random 3).

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold storage. As shown in FIG. 16, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the first number of pending storages is secured in the first pending storage buffer. In the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In this embodiment, the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer may be hardware random numbers random R (big hit determination random numbers), software random numbers big hit type determination random numbers (random 1), variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S216).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether the second start port switch 14a is in the on state (step S217). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the on state, the process ends. If the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 determines whether the second number of pending storages has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second pending storage for counting the second number of pending storages) Whether the value of the number counter is 4 or not is confirmed (step S218). If the second pending storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process ends.

  If the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second pending storage number counter by 1 (step S219) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number Is increased by 1 (step S220). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 16) (step S221). . In the process of step S221, hardware R random number R (big hit determination random number), software random number for big hit type determination random number (random 1), variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and variation pattern The judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. The variation pattern determination random number (Random 3) is not extracted in the start opening switch passage process (at start winning) and stored in advance in the storage area, but is extracted at the start of variation of the second special symbol. May be For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S222).

  FIGS. 17 and 18 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal processing (step S300) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of pending storages (step S51). Specifically, it checks the count value of the combined pending storage number counter. If the total number of pending storages is 0, if the customer waiting demo specification command has not been transmitted yet, control is performed to transmit the customer waiting demonstration specification command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the process is performed. finish. For example, when transmitting the customer waiting demo specification command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration specification command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demo specification command has been transmitted. Then, when executing the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption after transmitting the customer waiting demo specification command, the customer waiting demonstration instruction command completed flag is set and the customer waiting is repeated. Control may be performed so as not to send a demo specification command. Also, in this case, the customer waiting demo specification command transmitted flag may be reset when the next time the variable display of the special symbol is started.

  If the total number of pending storages is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether the second pending storage number is 0 or not (step S52). Specifically, it is checked whether the value of the second pending storage number counter is 0 or not. If the second pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is performed for the second special symbol) The data which shows "the 2nd" is set to (step S53). If the second pending storage number is 0 (ie, only the first pending storage number has been accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by performing the processes of steps S52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variation display of the second special symbol is controlled to be established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variation display of the first special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number 1 of pending storages indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 stores the random numbers stored in the storage area corresponding to the first pending storage number = 1 in the first pending storage number buffer. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending storage number = 1 in the second pending storage number buffer. Then, it is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 subtracts one from the count value of the reserved storage number counter of the one indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 subtracts one from the count value of the first pending storage number counter, and each storage area in the first pending storage number buffer Shift the content of When the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second hold storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second hold storage number buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates the "first", the CPU 56 is a storage area corresponding to the first pending storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first pending storage number buffer of the RAM 55. Are stored in the storage area corresponding to the first pending storage number = n-1. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of pending storages = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second pending storage number buffer of the RAM 55 Each random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending storage number = n-1.

  Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first pending storage numbers (or the respective second pending storage numbers) are extracted is always the first pending storage number (or It agrees with the order of the 2nd pending memory number) = 1, 2, 3, and 4.

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the value of the total number of pending storages by one. That is, the count value of the total number of pending storages is decremented by 1 (step S58). Note that the CPU 56 stores the value of the combined pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the current gaming state (step S60). In this case, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a definite change state background designation command when a positive change flag indicating that the change is in the positive change state is set. In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time saving state background designation command when the probability change flag is not set and the time saving flag indicating that the time saving state is set. Further, the CPU 56 performs control of transmitting a normal state background designation command if neither the probability change flag nor the time saving flag is set.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the background designation command is transmitted each time for each change, but, for example, it is determined whether or not the gaming state has changed from the time of the previous change at the start of the change, Only when the state changes, a background designation command corresponding to the changed gaming state may be transmitted. With such a configuration, the number of times of transmission of the background designation command can be reduced, and the processing load on the game control microcomputer 560 can be reduced.

  Specifically, when transmitting the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of a command transmission table (predetermined for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command. Set to pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set to the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect symbol command control process (step S30). In this embodiment, when starting to change the special symbol, the microcomputer for effect control is in the order of background designation command, fluctuation pattern command, display result designation command, and pending storage number subtraction designation command for each timer interrupt. It will be sent to 100. Specifically, when starting the variation of the special symbol, first, the background designation command is sent, the variation pattern command is sent after 4 ms, the display result designation command is sent after 4 ms, and after 4 ms, A pending storage count subtraction specification command is sent. In addition, when starting the variation of the special symbol, the symbol variation specification command (1st symbol variation specification command, 2nd symbol variation specification command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation specification command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command Are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating the "first" indicating that the processing is performed targeting the first start winning opening 13; that is, the processing indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol Data indicating "" or data indicating "second" indicating that the processing is to be performed on the second start winning opening 14, that is, "second" indicating that the processing is to be performed on the second special symbol Data is set to the special symbol pointer. And in subsequent processing in special symbol process processing, processing according to data set to a special symbol pointer is performed. Therefore, the processing of steps S300 to S310 can be made common to the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random R (random hit determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes the big hit determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in the steps S215 and S221 of the starting opening switch passing process and stored in advance in the first suspension storage buffer and the second suspension storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The big hit determination module compares the predetermined big hit determination value or small hit determination value (see FIG. 11) with the big hit determination random number, and executes processing for determining a big hit or a small hit if they match. Is a program that That is, it is a program that executes the process of the big hit determination and the small hit determination.

  In the process of jackpot determination, when the gaming state is a definite change state (high probability state), the probability of becoming a big hit is configured to be higher than in the non-probability change state (normal game state and time saving state) ing. Specifically, the probability variation time big hit determination table (the table in the ROM 54 in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 11A is set) in which the number of big hit determination values is set in advance is large A normal-time jackpot judgment table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 11A in the ROM 54 is set) is provided, which is set smaller than the jackpot judgment table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a definite change state, and when the gaming state is a definite change state, processing of the determination of the big hit using the big change determination table at the positive change time, the gaming state is normal When the gaming state or the time saving state, the processing of the determination of the big hit is performed using the big hit determination table at normal times. That is, when the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 11A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a jackpot. If it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a big hit means to decide whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but to decide whether to make a stop symbol in a special symbol display as a big hit symbol or not It is also.

  In addition, confirmation of whether the present game state is a definite change state is performed by whether the positive change flag is set. The probability change flag is set when shifting the gaming state to the probability change state, and is reset when ending the probability change state. Specifically, it is determined to be a big hit or sudden big hit, is set in the processing to end the big hit game, and when it is determined to be a big hit, the variable display of the special symbol is ended and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It is reset at the timing.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 11B and 11C). And perform a small hit determination process. That is, when the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 11B and 11C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "first", the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 11B) Use) to decide whether to make a small hit or not. In addition, when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "second", it is determined whether or not the small hit is made using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. . Then, when it is determined to make the small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating that the small hit is made (step S63), and the process proceeds to step S75.

  If the value of the random R does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is a loss, the process directly proceeds to step S75.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the big hit type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the big hit type to any one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 11 (D). When the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  Next, using the selected big hit type determination table, the CPU 56 uses the type (“normal big hit”, “probable variation”) corresponding to the value matching the value of the random number (random 1) for big hit type determination stored in the random number buffer area. A "big hit" and "a sudden definite big hit" are determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot type determination random number extracted in steps S215 and S221 of the starting opening switch passing process and stored in advance in the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer, and determines the big hit type. . Also, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 11 (D) and 11 (E), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Suddenly, the probability that a big hit is selected is high. In other words, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the game value is high (when the opening time of the big winning opening per one time is compared with the case where the variable display of the first special symbol is executed) There is a high probability of 29 seconds, and the probability of selecting a big hit or a probability big hit is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined type of the big hit in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is "normal big hit", "01" is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is "probable variation big hit", "02" is set as data indicating the big hit type, If the big hit type is "Suddenly Certainly Big Variation Big Hit", "08" is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-" which is an out pattern is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, either of the big hit symbols is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when "normal big hit" is decided, "2" is decided as the stop symbol of the special symbol, and when "decisive big hit" is decided, "7" is decided as the stop symbol of the special symbol, big hit type If you decide to "Suddenly a definite odd hit", decide "1" as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol "5" is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

  In this embodiment, the big hit type is determined first, and the case of determining the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined big hit type is shown, but the method of determining the big hit type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is It is not limited to what has been shown in the embodiment. For example, a table in which the stop symbol of the special symbol and the big hit type are associated in advance is prepared, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is first determined based on the big hit type determination random number, the corresponding big hit based on the determination result The type may also be determined.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S76).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing variation pattern setting processing (step S301) in the special symbol process processing. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S80). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot fluctuation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine the fluctuation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types according to the jackpot type. Is selected (step S81). Then, the process proceeds to step S89.

  If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S82). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the small hit variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types (step S83). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S89.

  If the small hit flag is not set either, the CPU 56 confirms whether the time short flag indicating the short time state is set (step S84). Note that the time saving flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time saving state (including when the probability changing state is entered), and is reset when the time saving state is ended. Specifically, it is usually decided to be a big hit, a definite big hit, or a sudden big hit, and it is set in the processing to end the big hit game, and when it is determined that the time count has been digested or a big hit, it is a special symbol. It is reset at the timing of ending the fluctuation display and displaying the stop symbol. If the time saving flag is set (Y in step S84), the CPU 56 is a table used to determine the change pattern type to any one of a plurality of types, and the variation pattern type for outliers for probability change / time reduction is determined A table is selected (step S85). Then, the process proceeds to step S89.

  If the time saving flag is not set (N in step S84), the CPU 56 checks whether the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (step S86). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S86), the CPU 56 uses the normal fluctuation pattern classification determination table as a table used to determine the fluctuation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types. Is selected (step S87). Then, the process proceeds to step S89.

  When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S86), the CPU 56 is a table used to determine the variation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types, and is used for removal at the time of variation time reduction A variation pattern type determination table is selected (step S88). Then, the process proceeds to step S89.

  In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is three or more by executing the processes of steps S84 to S88, the variation pattern type determination table for loss time reduction is selected. In addition, when the gaming state is the time saving state (including the case where it is the definite variation state), the variation pattern type determination table for probability change / time reduction is selected. In this case, non-reach CA2-3 may be determined as the change pattern type in the process of step S89 described later, and when the change pattern type of non-reach CA2-3 is determined, the change is performed in step S91. As the pattern, non-reach PA-1 of shortening variation is determined. Therefore, in this embodiment, the fluctuation display of the shortening fluctuation may be performed when the gaming state is the short time state (including the case of the probability changing state) or when the total number of pending storages is three or more. .

  In this embodiment, although the case where the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the time saving state and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved memories are different tables is shown, A common table may be used as the fluctuation pattern type determination table for fluctuation.

  In addition, even when the gaming state is the time saving state, when the total number of pending storages is almost 0 (for example, 0 or 0 or 1), the fluctuation display of the shortening fluctuation is performed You may not do this. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S84, it checks whether the total number of pending storages is approximately 0 or not, and if the total number of pending storages is approximately 0, the variation pattern type for loss The determination table may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random pattern type determination random number) from the random number buffer area (the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer), and selects it in the processing of steps S81, S83, S85, S87 or S88. The variation pattern type is determined to be any one of a plurality of types by referring to the table (step S89). In addition, when it is configured not to extract random 2 (random pattern type determination random number) at the timing of the start winning, the CPU 56 performs the variation pattern type determination for generating the random pattern type determination random number (random 2). The value may be directly extracted from the random number counter, and the variation pattern type may be determined based on the extracted random value.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S 89, a hit variation pattern determination table, and an out-of-range variation pattern determination table. One of them is selected (step S90). Also, by reading random 3 (random pattern determination random number) from the random number buffer area (the first reserve storage buffer or the second reserve storage buffer), the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S90. Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S91). In addition, when it is comprised so that random 3 (random number for a fluctuation pattern determination) may not be extracted at the timing of starting winning a prize, CPU56 is a random number counter for a fluctuation pattern determination for generating a random number for fluctuation pattern determination (random 3). It is also possible to extract values directly from and to determine a fluctuation pattern based on the extracted random value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command of the special symbol pointer to the microcomputer for effect control 100 (step S92). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the effect control command (the change pattern command) corresponding to the determined change pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S93).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern to the fluctuation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S94). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S95).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, it may be determined first whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination, instead of suddenly determining the type of change pattern. Then, based on the determination result of whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S84 to S88 and S89 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result, The variation pattern type may be determined.

  Further, when it is determined whether or not reach is determined by lottery processing using random numbers for reach determination, the number of reach may be determined according to the total number of pending storages (which may be the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number). A reach determination table with different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not the reach probability is lowered as the number of pending storage increases.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the effect control command (see FIG. 12) of the display result 1 specification to the display result 5 specification according to the determined type, small hit, or removal of the determined big hit. Control to Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the jackpot flag is set, if the type of the jackpot is "normal jackpot", control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). In addition, it can be determined by checking whether the data set in the big hit type buffer is "01" in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing, specifically, whether it is "normal big hit" or not. . Further, when the type of the big hit is “probable variation big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). In addition, it can be specifically determined by checking whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "02" or not whether it is "a certainty big hit" or not. . Then, when it is neither “normal big hit” nor “probable big hit” (ie, when it is “suddenly big hit”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designated command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in step S116), that is, when the small hit flag is off, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (step S118).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S303) (step S119).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 as effect control means. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts execution of the main processing. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed to clear the RAM area, set various initial values, and initialize the timer for determining the start interval (for example, 4 ms) of effect control (step S 701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the main processing, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703), and executes the following effect control processing.

  In the effect control process, first, the effect control CPU 101 analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs an effect control process (step S705). In the effect control process, among the processes corresponding to the control state, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected to execute display control of the effect display device 9.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the special music flag is set during the big hit (step S706). The special music flag is a flag indicating that the special music to be output during the jackpot is selected. When the special music flag is reset during the jackpot, the process proceeds to step S709. When the special music flag is set during the jackpot, the effect control CPU 101 performs selection method switching processing for switching the selection method of the special music according to the player's intention (step S 707). Details of the selection method switching process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 executes a music switching process (step S 708). The music switching process is a process for switching from the current special music to the next special music. Details of the music switching process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs a fourth symbol process process (step S709). In the fourth symbol process processing, among the processes corresponding to the control state, the processing corresponding to the current control state (the fourth symbol process flag) is selected and in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 Execute the display control of the fourth symbol.

  Next, random number update processing is performed to update the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number (step S710). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). Although the effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where the two match each other is the case where the reception command is not stored. If the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). Note that when read out, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that two bytes (one command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a change pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received change pattern command in the change pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is the display result specification command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result specification command (display result 1 specification command to display result 10 specification command) in the RAM. The command is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol determination designating command (step S619), the effect control CPU 101 sets a determination command reception flag (step S620).

  If the received effect control command is the jackpot start 1 designation command or the jackpot start 2 designation command (step S 621), the CPU 101 for production control sets the jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or the jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S622). Then, 1 is added to the number of continuations K (step S1900). As a result, the number of occurrences of the big hit from the occurrence of the big hit in the normal state to the end of the short time state is measured as the number of continuations K.

  In this embodiment, the big hit start 1 designated command reception flag, the big hit start 2 designated command reception flag, and the small hit / suddenly probability variation big hit start designated command reception flag not shown are set in step S 622, Also known as fanfare flag.

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (step S651), the effect control CPU 101 causes the background screen to be displayed on the effect display device 9 to have a background screen according to the normal state (for example, blue display color) It changes to background screen) (step S652). Also, if set, the effect control CPU 101 resets a probability change state flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state, and a time saving state flag indicating that the gaming state is a time saving state (step S653). Then, the special music flag is reset (step S2100), and the number of continuation K is set to 0 (step S2101). As a result, when the change is started in the normal state, the reproduction of the special music is ended, and the number K of times of continuation is reset. That is, when the time saving state or the definite variation state ends and the state shifts to the normal state, it is determined that the continuous movement ends.

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command or executes processing (step S664). Then, the process proceeds to step S611.

  FIG. 23 is a flow chart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 in accordance with the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is performed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control regarding variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol is also the second Control relating to variable display of the rendering symbol synchronized with the variation of the special symbol is also executed in one rendering control process. In addition, even if it is configured to execute the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the second special symbol by another effect control process process. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which of the special symbols is displayed depending on which of the effect control process processing is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a fluctuation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is checked whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the fluctuation pattern command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation start process (step S801).

  Effect pattern fluctuation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the change of effect pattern is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol process (step S802).

  Process during production symbol fluctuation (step S802): While controlling the switching timing and the like of each fluctuation state (variation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern, the end of fluctuation time is monitored. Then, when the fluctuation time is over, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803).

  Effect pattern fluctuation stop processing (step S803): The change of the effect pattern is stopped and control is performed to derive and display the display result (stop pattern). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display process (step S804): If it is a big hit, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit on the effect display device 9 after the fluctuation time ends. Further, in the case of a small hit, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of a small hit on the effect display device 9 after the fluctuation time ends. For example, when a fanfare designation command specifying start of a big hit is received, fanfare production is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805).

  In-round process (step S 805): Display control in the round is performed. For example, when a large winning opening opening display command indicating that the large winning opening is being opened is received, display control or the like of the number of rounds is performed.

  Post-round processing (step S806): Perform display control between rounds. For example, upon receiving a display command after the opening of the special winning opening indicating that the special winning opening is opened (closed), interval display is performed.

  Big hit end effect processing (step S 807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. For example, when an ending specification command specifying the end of the big hit is received, an ending effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 24 is a flow chart showing a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813).

  When the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (NO in step S811), that is, when the effect pattern is not variably displayed, the sound being output during the change (hereinafter also referred to as "the output sound during change") is It is determined whether or not a period (hereinafter referred to as "after-variation sound output period", for example, 10 seconds) which continues to be output after the end of the fluctuation display (step S811A). If it is determined that the after-fluctuation sound output period has not elapsed (NO in step S811A), the effect control CPU 101 continuously outputs the in-fluctuation output sound (step S811B). However, the lamp such as the frame LED 28 and the effect display on the effect display device 9 are controlled in a mode different from that during fluctuation.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the post-fluctuation sound output period has elapsed (YES in step S811A), the effect control CPU 101 stops the fluctuating output sound (step S811C). After the step S811B and the step S811C, the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be executed to the step S814.

  FIG. 26 is a timing chart for explaining the sound effect and the lamp effect during and after the fluctuation. Referring to FIG. 26, while the variable display is performed, predetermined sound data is used to perform sound rendition, and lamp data A is used based on process data corresponding to the fluctuation pattern to perform lamp rendition Be done. Then, even after the variation display ends, the same sound data is used to execute the sound effect. On the other hand, after the variable display ends, the lamp data B different from the lamp data A is used and executed for the lamp effect. Here, the lamp data B is data which does not cause the lamp to emit light. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lamp data B may be data which emits light with a light emission pattern different from the lamp data A.

  During the fluctuation, the jackpot symbol may be derived and displayed, which is an advantageous state for the player. On the other hand, after the variable display is finished, the jackpot symbol can not be derived and displayed, which is a disadvantage for the player.

  In this manner, in an adverse state, sound effects are performed in the same manner as the advantageous state. Further, the lamp effect is performed in different effect modes in the advantageous state and the disadvantageous state. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the illusion of the player from being in the advantageous state or the disadvantageous state while improving the rendering effect in the state in which the player is in the disadvantageous state. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Referring back to FIG. 24, the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not the music flag during variation is set (step S814). The fluctuating music flag is a flag indicating that the fluctuating output sound is determined to be fluctuating music. The fluctuating music is a music that is output during the variable display, which is selected from among the special music that can be output during the big hit.

  When the changing music flag is not set (NO in S814), the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not a specific non-disclosure operation has been performed (S815). Here, the non-disclosure operation is a specific operation that is not disclosed to the player, and is also referred to as a "shutter command" or a "back command". In the present embodiment, when a specific operation of the stick controller 122 (for example, an operation of tilting the stick controller 122 three times consecutively in three seconds within 3 seconds) is detected, the effect control CPU 101 performs identification It is determined that there was a non-disclosure operation of In addition, the method of determining the presence or absence of a specific non-disclosure operation is not limited to this. For example, the presence or absence of a specific non-public operation may be determined by detecting a specific operation of the chance button 120. Further, for example, the presence or absence of a specific non-disclosure operation may be determined by detecting a specific operation of the player in a non-contact manner using an infrared sensor, an imaging device or the like (not shown).

  In the present embodiment, the reception period of the non-publication operation is a period in which the variation pattern command reception flag is reset, that is, a period in which the effect pattern is not variably displayed (hereinafter, also referred to as "non-variation period"). Therefore, the non-disclosure operation can be detected immediately after the end of the variable display. When a predetermined time (for example, one minute) elapses from the end of the variable display, a demonstration screen (not shown) is displayed on the effect display device 9. Therefore, a period in which the demonstration screen is displayed on the effect display device 9 is also included in a part of the reception period of the non-public operation. Note that the reception period of the non-public operation may be set as a period during which the demo screen is displayed.

  When the non-disclosure operation is detected (YES in S815), the CPU for effect control 101 extracts the selectable music in motion according to the above-mentioned number K of continuing times (S816). The variable selectable music is a special music that can be output during variable display.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining an extraction method of selectable tune during fluctuation. In FIG. 25, the music with “o” is a selectable music during variation, and the music with “(Δ)” is a special music that can be selected during a big hit (see FIG. 40 described later). The variable selectable music is extracted from among the special music selectable during the big hit.

  When the value of the number of continuation times K is any one of 1 to 5 (when 1 ≦ K ≦ 5), the special songs which can be selected during the big hit are the songs A to C (the first song of FIG. 40 described later) See selection table). Of these songs A to C, the songs A and B excluding the song C are extracted as selectable songs during variation when 1 ≦ K ≦ 5.

  When the value of the number of continuations K is any of 6 to 10 (when 6 ≦ K ≦ 10), in addition to the songs A to C, the song D is added to the special songs selectable during the big hit (Refer to the 2nd music selection table of FIG. 40 mentioned later.). Of these songs A to D, the songs A to C excluding the song D are extracted as selectable selectable songs when 6 ≦ K ≦ 10.

  When the value of the number of continuations K is any of 11 to 15 (when 11 K K) 15), in addition to the songs A to D, the song E is added to the songs selectable during the big hit ( See the third music selection table in FIG. 40 described later). Of the music pieces A to E, the music pieces A to D excluding the music piece E are extracted as selectable music pieces during variation when 11 ≦ K ≦ 15.

  When the number of continuations K is 16 or more (when K) 16), in addition to the music pieces A to E, the music piece F is added to the music pieces which can be selected during the big hit (the fourth music of FIG. See selection table). All of the songs A to F are extracted as selectable songs during variation when K と き 16.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, tunes selectable during fluctuation are added according to the number of continuations K. The parameter used to add selectable tunes during variation is not necessarily limited to the number of continuations K. For example, depending on the gaming state, the effect mode, the presence or absence of a predetermined effect, the number of payouts of game media, the game time, the current time, the number of big hits per day, etc. It may be added. Also, it is possible to add a selectable tune during variation according to the level (described later) to be added according to the experience value.

  In addition, regardless of the value of the number of continuations K, all of the special songs that can be selected during the big hit may be extracted as selectable songs during variation. In the present embodiment, the special music selectable during the big hit increases according to the number of continuations K (see FIG. 40 described later). Therefore, by extracting all of the special songs that can be selected during the big hit as the selectable songs, the selectable songs also increase indirectly according to the number of continuations K.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the value of the number of continuations K when the selectable music being added is added (1 ≦ K ≦ 5, 6 ≦ K ≦ 10, 11 ≦ K ≦ 15 shown in FIG. The value of the number of continuations K when K 16 16) and the special music selectable in the big hit is added (1 K K 5 5, 6 K K 10 10, 11 K K 15 15, shown in Fig. 40 Although the value is set to the same value as K 両 者 16), both may be different. For example, 1 ≦ K ≦ 5, 6 ≦ K ≦ 10, 11 ≦ K ≦ 15, and K ≧ 16 shown in FIG. 25, 1 ≦ K ≦ 10, 11 ≦ K ≦ 20, 11 ≦ K ≦ 30, K, for example. It may be changed to ≧ 31. By doing this, the selectable music during the big hit and the selectable music during the change are made different (for example, the selectable music during the change is made part of the selectable music during the big hit) To improve the interest of the game.

  Referring back to FIG. 24, the CPU for effect control 101 displays the extracted selectable selectable music on the effect display device 9 (step S817), and selects the fluctuating music from the selectable selectable musics. A message prompting the user is displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S818). The player can select any one tune from among the selectable tunes displayed on the effect display device 9 as the tune during variation by operating the stick controller 122, for example.

  The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the player has selected the changing music within a predetermined time after displaying the message prompting the user to select the changing music (step S819).

  When there is a selection of the changing music (YES in step S819), the effect control CPU 101 determines the selected "changing music" as the changing output sound (step S820). In response to the determination of the changing music as the changing output sound, the effect control CPU 101 sets a changing music flag (step S821). The fluctuating music flag is a flag indicating that the fluctuating output sound is determined to be fluctuating music.

  When a specific non-disclosure operation is not detected (NO in step S815), or when there is no selection of a music being changed within a predetermined time (NO in step S819), the CPU 101 for effect control sets “normal sound”. The output sound during fluctuation is determined (step S822). Here, the normal sound is a sound preset so that the melody (melody) is different from any of the special music pieces A to F that can be output during the big hit. In response to the determination of the normal sound as the fluctuating output sound, the effect control CPU 101 resets the fluctuating music flag (step S823).

  On the other hand, if the fluctuating music flag is set (YES in step S814), that is, if the fluctuating output sound is determined to be fluctuating music, the effect control CPU 101 uses the non-fluctuation period as the reference period (for example, It is determined whether it exceeds 5 minutes (step S824). If the non-variation period exceeds the reference period (YES in step S824, for example, if the reference period has elapsed since the player stopped playing the game), the effect control CPU 101 normally changes the output sound during fluctuation from the music during fluctuation It returns to the sound (step S822), and the music flag during variation is reset (step S823).

  When the non-variation period does not exceed the reference period (NO in step S824), the effect control CPU 101 ends the process as it is. Therefore, the state in which the changing music flag is set (that is, the state in which the changing output sound is determined to be changing music) is maintained as it is.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a change pattern command from the change pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect pattern (stopped) according to the variation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). The symbol) is determined (step S8002). That is, the processing of step S8002 is executed by the effect control CPU 101, and the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect pattern according to the variable display pattern (the change pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means Display result determining means for determining the symbol) is realized. At this time, when a big hit is designated by the variation pattern command, the same symbol as the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol is determined. In that case, for example, while if it is a big hit, an even number of symbols may be determined, and if it is a probability variation big hit, an odd number of symbols may be determined. In addition, when reach is specified by the fluctuation pattern command, the same symbol is determined for the left symbol and the right symbol, and a symbol different from the same symbol is determined for the middle symbol. In addition, when reach non departure is designated with fluctuation pattern command, the design which does not match even with all the designs is decided. In addition, when the pseudo run is designated by the fluctuation pattern command, the CPU for effect control 101 does not reach a chance eye symbol (for example, “223” or “445” as a temporary stop symbol for the pseudo run). The combination of the jackpot symbol of the object and the symbol with one symbol shifted is also determined. Note that the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs advance notice effects (for example, step-up notice effects, motif display notice effects, group notice effects, button notice effects, mini character notice effects) on the effect display device 9 while the second decorative symbol is variably displayed. Is executed, and a notice effect setting process of setting an effect mode of the notice effect is executed (step S8003).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect when the fluctuation pattern and the notice effect are to be executed (step S8004). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8005).

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of a process table. The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the CPU for effect control 101 controls the effect device (component for effect) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data etc. showing the mode of each fluctuation constituting the fluctuation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the production symbol (display of the effect display device 9 in addition to the display mode of the production symbol) It includes the effect mode other than the effect pattern on the screen. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Moreover, the rendering time in the rendering mode is set to the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and displays the effect pattern in the mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer setting value and the character image or background displayed on the display screen Control to display. In addition, it controls the blinking of the light emitter in the mode set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and controls the sound output from the speaker 27.

  The process table shown in FIG. 28 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. In addition, the process table is prepared according to the contents of each variation pattern and the notice effect. In the case where it is determined in the process of step S8003 that the advance notice effect is to be executed, the data corresponding to the advance notice effect is set, the process table is selected, and the advance notice effect is not determined to be executed. , Select a process table for which no data corresponding to the notice effect has been set.

  In addition, in the process table used when effect control is executed for the fluctuation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. It should be noted that instead of setting symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, images for displaying symbols are generated in combination according to the determined stop symbols and the pseudo stop symbols in the pseudo reunion and the slip effect. May be

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device including the speaker 27 in accordance with the process data 1 and the contents of the output sound during fluctuation (the music or sound during fluctuation) determined in step S 820 or step S 822 of FIG. (Step S8007). The content of the output sound during fluctuation is prioritized over the sound number data included in the process data. That is, from the speaker 27, an output sound during fluctuation (a music during fluctuation or a normal sound) is output.

  When the player does not perform a specific non-disclosure operation during the no change period, during the variable display, a “normal sound” is output which has a melody different from that of the special music selectable during the big hit.

  On the other hand, when the player performs a specific non-operation during the non-changing period (more precisely, when selecting a song being changed further), during the variable display, among the special songs that can be selected during the big hit The "changing music" selected from is output. That is, the player can listen to the special music, which can usually be heard only during the big hit, during the variable display by performing the specific non-operation during the non-changing period. Therefore, the interest of the game can be effectively improved.

  In addition, the music during fluctuation outputted during fluctuation may have a slight difference from the special music. That is, for example, when "special music A" is selected as the music in motion, the music in motion may be any music having at least the same melody as the special music A, except for the melody such as volume, sound quality, tempo, presence of lyrics, etc. The element of may be different from the special song A. In addition, the display mode of the lamp may be made different between during the big hit and during the change.

  In the present embodiment, the volume of the fluctuating music is controlled to be smaller than the volume of the special music output during the big hit. Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 transmits, to the sound output substrate 70, a control signal to make the volume of the changing music smaller than the volume of the special music output during the big hit.

  FIG. 29 is a timing chart for explaining sound effects and lamp effects during the jackpot state and during fluctuation. Referring to FIG. 29, when a fluctuating music (special music) is selected as a fluctuating output sound, the same sound data as any of the special music output during the big hit is used during fluctuation. The execution of the sound effect is started from step S8007 of FIG. On the other hand, as for the lamp effect, during the fluctuation, lamp data C different from the lamp data D used during the big hit is used based on the process data corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, and from step S8007 in FIG. Execution is started. Here, it is assumed that the lamp data D is data of an effect mode that lights the lamp in rainbow color (rainbow), and the lamp data C is data of an effect mode that lights the lamp other than the rainbow color. The lamp data C is not limited to the above, and the lamp data C may be data to be emitted in a light emission pattern different from the lamp data D.

  During the fluctuation, it is inconvenient for the player in that it is uncertain whether or not a big hit will be made. On the other hand, during the jackpot state, it is an advantageous state for the player.

  Thus, the special music performed during the big hit state can be output by the speaker 27 during the variable display, and the special effect is output by the speaker 27 during the big hit state while the effects such as the frame LED 28 are displayed. And when the special music is output by the speaker 27 during the change, are performed in different modes. Therefore, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game during the fluctuation, and to prevent the player from being misidentified as being in the big hit state during the fluctuation.

  FIG. 30 is a timing chart for explaining sound effects and lamp effects during variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Referring to FIG. 30, in the present embodiment, the same sound data may be used to perform the sound effect during the variation of the first special symbol and the variation of the second special symbol. Even in this case, for the lamp effect, the lamp data F different from the lamp data E and the lamp data E is based on the process data corresponding to each fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol As it is used, execution of the effect is started from step S8007 of FIG.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11 (D) and FIG. 11 (E), the second special symbol is advantageous to the player in that the probability of becoming a big hit with many balls out is higher than that of the first special symbol. State. In addition, it may be advantageous for the player in that the probability of becoming a probability variation big hit is high.

  FIG. 31 is a timing chart for explaining the sound effect and the lamp effect during fluctuation in the case of 100 times and 30 times of the high base. Referring to FIG. 31, in the present embodiment, the same sound data is used in the fluctuation in the case of high base 100 times and 30 times (as described above, respectively, the short state after probability change big hit and normal big hit). Sound production may be performed. Even in this case, with regard to the lamp effect, the lamp data H different from the lamp data G and the lamp data G is based on the process data corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation in the high base 100 times and 30 times. As it is used, execution of the effect is started from step S8007 of FIG.

  The high base 100 is advantageous to the player in that the time saving state is longer than 30 times.

  FIG. 32 is a timing chart for explaining sound effects and lamp effects in intro announcement and song reach. Referring to FIG. 32, the intro preview is an effect performed in the first period during fluctuation, and is an effect of outputting a portion of the intro (introduction, prelude section, introduction section) of the music. In addition, the intro preview is an effect that announces that there is a possibility that the song will reach the song. The song reach is an effect performed in the second period during fluctuation after the first period, and is an effect of outputting a portion (for example, a portion of a song) after the intro of the music, and the effect pattern is a reach state It is an effect that is executed when it becomes and that there is a possibility of becoming a big hit.

  In this case, since the intro preview and the song reach are the same music, data of different portions of the same sound data are used to execute the sound effect. Even in this case, with regard to lamp effects, lamp data I and lamp data J of different light emission patterns included in the same process data for the fluctuation pattern of intro announcement and song reach fluctuation are used, and step S8007 in FIG. Execution of the production starts from.

  Note that the song reach is more advantageous for the player than the intro preview in that the song reach is not necessarily executed even if the intro preview is executed. Also, the transition from intro to song reach seamlessly.

  In this manner, in an adverse state, sound effects are performed in the same manner as the advantageous state. Further, the lamp effect is performed in different effect modes in the advantageous state and the disadvantageous state. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the illusion of the player from being in the advantageous state or the disadvantageous state while improving the rendering effect in the state in which the player is in the disadvantageous state. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Returning to FIG. 27, next, the CPU for effect control 101 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S8009). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol process (step S802) (step S8010).

  FIG. 33 is a flow chart showing a process during production design fluctuation (step S802) in the production control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer and started (step S8104).

  After that, the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not it is in reach (step S8106), and if it is not in reach, the next process data and the fluctuation determined in step S820 or step S822 in FIG. The rendering device is controlled in accordance with the contents of the output sound (the changing music or the normal sound) (step S8107). When reaching in step S8106, the rendering device is controlled based on the contents of the next process data (step S8108). As a result, when the reach occurs, it is possible to output not the fluctuating output sound but a voice corresponding to the reach.

  Then, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step S8112), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) (step S8113).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed (step S861). Then, if the stop symbol display flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S867. In this embodiment, as described later, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S866. When the fanfare effect is executed, the stop symbol display flag is reset in step S868. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set at step S861 is a step at which the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped but is not yet executed, so the stop symbol of the effect symbol at step S862 The process proceeds to step S867 without repeatedly executing the process of displaying.

  If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the stored stop symbol (the out symbol, the big hit symbol, or the small hit symbol) (step S862). The effect control CPU 101 may perform control to stop and display the effect pattern in response to the reception of the symbol determination designation command from the game control microcomputer 560.

  Next, when neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in step S 862 (ie, when disclosing a symbol: N in step S 863), the CPU 101 for effect control resets a predetermined flag (step S 864) . For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets a command reception flag such as a display result designation command reception flag. Note that the effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process processing or the fourth symbol process processing (for example, when the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is confirmed, the fluctuation pattern command is immediately performed) The reception flag may be reset). Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S865).

  When a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol is displayed in step S 862 (Y in step S 863), the effect control CPU 101 has an effect of a length according to the number of times the jackpot has been executed continuously (so-called consecutive chan number). The output of sound (pickian sound) on a specific channel is started (step S863A).

  FIG. 35 is a timing chart for explaining how to use an audio channel for reproducing a sound from the end of fluctuation to the start of a big hit. Referring to FIG. 35, as described above, the speech synthesis IC 703 of the speech output substrate 70 is provided with a plurality of speech channels for reproducing speech. During the pattern fluctuation time to the occurrence of the big hit from the time to the big hit will be output BGM (background music) during symbol determination in the symbol determination time from the time the pattern is aligned with the big hit symbol until the fan fare time starts Channel B is used, and channel C is used to output fanfare BGM at fanfare time.

  Conventionally, as described above, when audio is output across control states, audio is output using different audio channels in the previous control state and the subsequent control state. As described above, in the case of straddling the control state, it is necessary to control so that voices are continuously output on two voice channels. This complicates control and can cause problems in the output of speech. In addition, since it is necessary to determine in advance which part of continuous voice is to be output in which voice channel, the degree of freedom of voice output is limited.

  However, in the present embodiment, a Pikin sound of a length corresponding to the number of consecutive vibrations is output slightly before the control state changes. For example, when changing from the control state during the change to the control state during the big hit, an audio such as "pikein" is output at the first hit, and an audio such as "pikipiki pikien" is output at the time of three consecutive channels. For this reason, a situation may occur in which the sound is straddling the control state.

  In a situation in which such a control state is crossed, a sounding sound whose length changes in accordance with the number of consecutive channels is output using one audio channel (channel A). This saves a finite number of voice channels and allows efficient use of voice channels. In addition, since the control is easy, problems in the output of voice are less likely to occur. Furthermore, the degree of freedom of voice output can be improved.

  Returning to FIG. 34, after step S863A, CPU 101 for effect control sets the stop symbol display flag (step S866), and the fanfare flag (big hit start 1 designated command reception flag, big hit start 2 designated command received flag, or small It is confirmed whether or not the hit / sudden definite big hit start command reception flag is set (step S867). When the fanfare flag is set (Y in step S867), the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S868), and selects process data according to the fanfare effect (step S869). Then, the process timer is started (step S870).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the special music flag is set (step S872). The special song flag is a flag indicating that the special song to be output during the jackpot is selected as described above. If it is determined that it is not set (in the case of NO at step S872), the effect control CPU 101 advances the process to be performed to step S871.

  On the other hand, if the special music flag is already set (YES in step S872), that is, if the player has selected the special music during the previous big hit, the effect control CPU 101 causes the special music to be re-outputted. (Step S873). That is, if the special music flag is left set without receiving the normal state background designation command without becoming a low probability low base after the big hit ends, the previous music until the special music is newly selected in the present big hit It is possible to re-output the selected music during the big hit. The special music flag may be reset at the end of the big hit, and the processes of steps S872 and S873 may not be provided.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S871). However, if it is a small hit, it is not a big hit, so the big hit display process (step S804) to the big hit end effect process (step S807) is not set to be executed during the big hit, but is set at step S869. It is preferable to execute an effect corresponding to the small hit game over a predetermined effect period according to the process data, and to return to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process of step S800.

  When the effect symbol is stopped in the effect symbol fluctuation stop process, the output of the in-fluctuating output sound (the in-fluctuating music or normal sound) is stopped. In addition, when it is not a big hit or a small hit, the output during fluctuation may be continued without stopping the output of the output sound. For example, when the output sound during fluctuation is determined to be the music during fluctuation, the music during fluctuation may continue to be output until the no-change period exceeds the reference period and the output sound during fluctuation is switched to the normal sound. . In addition, after the stopping of the effect design, the output sound during fluctuation which has been determined may be continued only for a period (for example, 10 seconds) shorter than the reference period.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the big hit display process, first, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the big winning opening open flag indicating that the big winning opening opening display command has been received is set (that is, the big winning opening at the start of round 1) Whether or not an open display command has been received is confirmed (step S1901). When the special winning opening open flag is not set (N in step S1901), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S1902), and the special music flag is not set (step S1902) S2700), control of all the rendering devices (the effect display device 9, the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, etc.) is executed according to the contents of the process data n (step S1903). For example, the jackpot symbol is displayed on the effect display device 9, and a character is displayed to indicate that a jackpot has occurred, a character or the like is displayed. If the special music flag is set in step S2700, control of the rendering devices (effect display device 9, frame LED 28, etc.) other than the speaker 27 is executed according to the contents of the process data n (step S2701). This makes it possible to prevent the special song and the jackpot effect audio from being superimposed and output.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the process timer has timed out (step S1904), and if the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S1905). That is, it switches to the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data) set next in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S1906).

  If the special winning opening open flag is set (Y in step S1901), that is, if it is the start timing of round 1, the effect control CPU 101 sets the non-selection flag (step S2702). The non-selected flag is a flag indicating that the selection of the special music is not executed in the big hit gaming state. Then, the special winning opening open flag is reset (step S1907). Then, the CPU for effect control 101 selects process data according to the effect during the round (step S1908). Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer (step S1909), and if the special music flag is not set (step S2703), all the effect devices (effect display device 9, speaker 27) according to the contents of the process data 1 , Frame LED 28 etc.) (step S2704). If the special music flag is set in step S2703, the control of the rendering devices (effect display device 9, frame LED 28, etc.) other than the speaker 27 is executed according to the contents of the process data 1 (step S2705). Thereby, it is possible to prevent the special music and the sound of the effect during the round from being output overlapping. If the special music flag is set, the special music and the music corresponding to the effect during the round may be superimposed and output. At that time, the player may be made to recognize the special music by reducing and outputting the volume of the music corresponding to the effect during the round. Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805) (step S1910).

  FIG. 37 is a timing chart for explaining sound effects and lamp effects during 16 round big hit and 8 round big hit. Referring to FIG. 37, in the present embodiment, the same sound data is used during 16 rounds and 8 rounds of jackpots (as described above, respectively, during probability variation big hit and medium big hit), and sound production is performed. Be done. Even in this case, for the lamp effect, lamp data L different from the lamp data K and the lamp data K is used based on process data corresponding to each of the 16 round and 8 round jackpot effects patterns, Execution of effects is started from step S2704 or step S2705 of FIG.

  The 16 round big hit is advantageous to the player in that the number of rounds of the big hit is larger than that of the 8 round big hit.

  In this manner, in an adverse state, sound effects are performed in the same manner as the advantageous state. Further, the lamp effect is performed in different effect modes in the advantageous state and the disadvantageous state. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the illusion of the player from being in the advantageous state or the disadvantageous state while improving the rendering effect in the state in which the player is in the disadvantageous state. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Here, it has been described that effects are produced using similar sound data and different lamp data, assuming that the 16 round big hit and the 8 round big hit are respectively in an advantageous state and a disadvantageous state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation big hit and the normal big hit may be in the advantageous state and the disadvantageous state, respectively.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an in-round process (step S805) in the effect control process. In the middle round processing, the CPU for effect control 101 first confirms whether or not the after special winning opening open flag indicating that the designation command after the special winning opening opening has been received is set (step S2801).

  If the flag after opening the special winning opening is not set (N in step S2801), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S2802), and the special music flag is not set (step S2802) S2803) The control of all the rendering devices (the effect display device 9, the speaker 27, the frame LED 28, etc.) is executed according to the contents of the process data n (step S2804). For example, in the case of executing an effect during rounds for normal use, an effect of displaying a big hit display symbol on the effect display device 9 and displaying characters indicating the number of rounds and other characters is executed. In addition, for example, when executing during the round for high speed, while displaying the big hit display design in the effect display device 9, the effect which displays other characters etc is executed (However, the number of rounds display and large The display of the number of winnings to the winning opening is not performed). In addition, for example, when the effect during the round for lighting is executed, the effect is such that the red display or the blue display is lighted in a ring shape every predetermined number of winnings on the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is executed and the display of the number of rounds and the number of winnings on the big winning opening are not performed. Also, for example, in the case of performing the effect during the round for continuation, in the case of performing the effect that the big hit may continue by making the character etc. appear and perform the continuous success effect. If there is, the indication that the big hit continuation is successful is displayed, and if the continuation failure effect is executed, the indication that the big hit continuation is failed is displayed. If the special music flag is set in step S2803, the control of the rendering devices (effect display device 9, frame LED 28, etc.) other than the speaker 27 is executed according to the contents of the process data n (step S2805). In addition, when the special music flag is set, the special music and the music corresponding to the round may be superimposed and output. At that time, for example, the player may be made to recognize the special music by reducing and outputting the volume of the music corresponding to the round.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of the generated big hit is a sudden probability big hit (step S2806), and if it is a positive probability big hit, the process proceeds to step S2810. If it is a definite variation big hit or a normal big hit, it is determined whether or not the number of continuations K is "1" (step S2807), and if it is "1", the processing during the first hit is executed (step S2808). The first hit and middle process is a process performed when a probability change big hit or a normal big hit occurs in a normal state, and is a process for making a player designate a music selection method of a special music. The details will be described later with reference to FIG. If the number of continuations K is not “1” in step S2807, the ongoing processing is executed (step S2809). The on-going process is a process performed when a probability variation big hit or a normal big hit occurs in a probability variation state or a short time state, and is a processing for selecting a special music.

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S2810), and if the process timer has timed out, it switches the process data (step S2811). That is, it switches to the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data) set next in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S2812).

  When the flag after the special winning opening is set in step S2801 (Y in step S2801), the CPU 101 for effect control resets the flag after the opening of the special winning opening (step S2813). Then, process data according to the interval effect is selected (step S2814).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer (step S2815), and sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the post round process (step S806) (step S2816).

  Next, FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a process during the first hit. In the processing during the first hit, first, the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether the non-selection flag is set (step S2901), and if it is not set, that is, if the special song has already been selected, Processing is ended during the first hit. If it is set, it is determined whether the operation effective period has ended (step S2902). The operation effective period is provided at a predetermined timing, and it is possible for the player to accept designation of the music selection method. At that time, when player selection is designated, the selection of music is also received in the operation valid period. Specifically, the operation from the player is accepted by detecting the operation on the operation button or the like of the chance button 120, the trigger button 121, and the stick controller 122. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the operation effective period is started from the start of the first round. At that time, for example, the screen is displayed so that the cursor can be placed to designate any one of the special music and the random effect. If the operation effective period has not ended (in the case of NO at step S2902), the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not it is a specific effect mode described later with reference to FIGS. 54 and 55 (step S2902A). If it is determined that the specific effect mode is set (YES in step S2902A), it is determined whether an operation has been received from the player (step S2903). If not received (in the case of NO in step S2903) End processing during hit.

  If an operation has been received from the player (YES in step S2903), a random flag is set (step S2905) if a random music selection instruction has been received (step S2904). The random flag is a flag indicating that random music selection is to be performed. Next, the first music selection table is selected from the plurality of music selection tables (step S2906), and a music lottery for selecting the music to be output is performed (step S2907). At that time, specifically, the music selection random number is acquired, and the music is selected by comparing the acquired random number value with the selected music selection table. The music lottery random number is a random number for performing the music lottery, and in the present embodiment, the music lottery random number is acquired at the timing of executing the music lottery, but the acquisition timing may be at the start winning, symbol stop, etc. It may be any timing. Further, in the present embodiment, the random number value of the music drawing random number is any one of 0 to 299.

  Here, the music selection table according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 40 and 41. Each music selection table includes information on the selection value and the determination value associated with each music. Further, the music selection table according to the present embodiment includes a music selection table having a uniform selection ratio for each music including the music added according to the value of the number of continuation K shown in FIG. 40, and the continuation shown in FIG. The selection ratio of the music added according to the value of the number K includes the selection ratio of other music and the special music selection table which is uneven.

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory view showing a music selection table. In the present embodiment, four types of music selection tables are provided for each range of the number of continuations K. For example, the first music selection table is a music selection table used for the music lottery when the value of the number of continuations K is any one of 1 to 5. Specifically, if the random number value of the acquired music lottery random number is any of 0 to 99, if the music A is any of 100 to 199, if the music B is any of 200 to 299, the music C is selected. As described above, in the music drawing using the first music selection table, the musics A to C are selected at a ratio of 100/300.

  Also, for example, in the second music selection table, the music drawing when the value of the number of continuations K is any of 7 to 10 and the music drawing after the second time when the value of the number of continuations K is 6 (continuation It is a music selection table used for the 1st special music selection table in case the value of frequency | count K is 6). Specifically, if the random number value of the acquired music lottery random number is any of 0 to 74, if the music A is any of 75 to 149, if the music B is any of 150 to 224, the music If C is one of 225 to 299, the music D is selected. As described above, in the music drawing using the second music selection table, the music pieces A to D are selected at a ratio of 75/300 each. In this embodiment, when the value of the number of continuations K is 6, when selecting the special music to be output first in the first round of the big hit gaming state, the first special music selection table shown in FIG. 41 is used. When performing the music lottery while selecting the music to be output next when the output of the special music is finished before the next big hit occurs, the music lottery using the second music selection table shown in FIG. 40 I do. In the present embodiment, when the random lottery is set, the music lottery is performed each time the output of the special music ends, but the determined special music may be repeatedly output. In that case, since the first special music selection table is used in the music lottery in which the value of the number of continuations K is 6, the second music selection table is selected when the number of continuations K is 7 or more and 10 or less. Music selection table.

  Similarly, in the third music selection table, the music drawing when the value of the number of continuations K is any of 12 to 15 and the music drawing after the second time when the value of the number of continuations K is 11 (the number of continuations It is a music selection table used for the 2nd special music selection table is used for the 1st music drawing in case the value of K is 11. FIG. In the music drawing using the third music selection table, the music pieces A to E are selected at a rate of 60/300 each. In this embodiment, when the value of the number of continuations K is 11, when selecting the special music to be output first in the first round of the big hit gaming state, the second special music selection table shown in FIG. 41 is used. When performing the music lottery while selecting the music to be output next when the output of the special music is finished before the next big hit occurs, the music lottery using the third music selection table shown in FIG. 40 I do.

  In the fourth music selection table, the music drawing when the value of the number of continuations K is any of 17 or more and the second or subsequent music drawing when the value of the number of continuations K is 16 (the number of continuation K It is a music selection table used for the 3rd special music selection table is used for the 1st music lottery in the case of a value being 16. In FIG. In the music lottery using the fourth music selection table, the music A to F are selected at a rate of 50/300 each. In this embodiment, when the value of the number of continuations K is 16, when selecting the special music to be output first in the first round of the big hit gaming state, the third special music selection table shown in FIG. 41 is used. While performing the music drawing, when selecting the music to be outputted next when the output of the special music is finished before the next big hit occurs, the music drawing using the fourth music selection table shown in FIG. 40 I do. As described above, the value of the number of continuations K is increased, and selectable music pieces are added.

  In addition, according to the value of the number of continuations K, the tune during selection which is shown in FIG. 25 described above is extracted from the tunes selectable in the first to fourth tune selection tables shown in FIG. For example, the tune during selection which can be selected when the value of the number of continuations K is any one of 1 to 5 is extracted from the tunes A to C selectable in the first tune selection table shown in FIG. The same applies to the case where the value of the number of continuations K is 6 or more.

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory view of a special music piece selection table. In the present embodiment, three types of special music selection tables are provided in the range of the number of continuations K. For example, the first special music selection table is a special music selection table used for the first music drawing when the value of the number of continuations K is six. Specifically, if the random number value of the acquired music lottery random number is any of 0 to 49, if the music A is any of 50 to 99, if the music B is any of 100 to 149, the music If C is one of 150 to 299, music D is selected. As described above, in the music drawing using the first special music selection table, musics A to C are selected at a rate of 50/300 each, and music D is selected at a rate of 150/300.

  Also, for example, the second special music selection table is a special music selection table used for the first music lottery when the value of the number of continuations K is 11. Specifically, if the random number value of the acquired music lottery random number is any of 0 to 49, if the music A is any of 50 to 99, if the music B is any of 100 to 149, the music If C is any of 150 to 199, music D is selected, and if any of 200 to 299, music E is selected. Thus, in the music drawing using the second special music selection table, the music pieces A to D are selected at a ratio of 50/300 each, and the music piece E is selected at a ratio of 100/300.

  Also, for example, the third special music selection table is a special music selection table used for the first music drawing when the value of the number of continuations K is 16. Specifically, if the random number value of the acquired music lottery random number is any of 0 to 39, if the music A is any of 40 to 79, if the music B is any of 80 to 119, the music If C is any of 120 to 159, the music D is selected. If any of 160 to 199, the music E is selected. If any of 200 to 299, the music F is selected. As described above, in the music drawing using the third special music selection table, musics A to E are selected at a ratio of 40/300 each, and music F is selected at a ratio of 100/300. As described above, the special music selection table is configured to facilitate selection of a newly added music. A music selection table configured to always select a newly added music (that is, a table for selecting a newly added music at a ratio of 300/300) may be used.

  If no random lottery instruction is received in step S2904, that is, if player selection is specified and a music is specified, the effect control CPU 101 determines the selected special music as the music to be output (step S2908). ). After step S2907 or S2908, the effect control CPU 101 stores the music determined in step S2907 or S2908 (step S2909). In this embodiment, in order to start output of music from the second round of the jackpot gaming state, the music is temporarily stored in step S2909, and output of the stored music is performed in the second round. If it is assumed that the output is from the first round, the output of the music determined in step S2907 or S2908 may be performed at the timing of step S2909.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 resets the non-selection flag (step S2910). In addition, when the operation effective period has ended (in the case of YES in step S2902) and when it is determined that the specific effect mode is not performed (in the case of NO in step S2902A), the CPU 101 for effect control executes processing to be executed in step S2905. Proceed to processing. As a result, when the operation is not accepted from the player until the end of the operation valid period and when the specific effect mode is not set, the random selection is forcibly determined. It should be noted that the special music may not be output when no operation is received from the player during the operation valid period and when the specific effect mode is not set.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the on-going process. In the ongoing processing, first, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the non-selection flag is set (step S3200), and if not set, the ongoing processing is ended as it is. If it is set, it is determined whether the random flag is set (step S3201). If the random flag is set (YES in step S3201), that is, if random music selection has already been designated, the process advances to step S3206 to perform random music selection.

  If the random flag is not set (NO in step S3201), it is determined whether the operation valid period has ended (step S3202). If the operation effective period has not ended, it is determined whether or not an operation has been received from the player (step S3203). If not, the ongoing processing is ended.

  When an operation has been received from the player (in the case of NO at step S3202), the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not it is the specific effect mode (step S3202A). If it is determined that the specific effect mode is set (YES in step S3202A), and if an instruction for random music selection is received (step S3204), a random flag is set (step S3205). In the present embodiment, when a big hit occurs while player selection is set, switching to random selection is possible in the first round, but switching may not be possible. In addition, when a big hit occurs while random selection is set, switching to player selection is not performed in the first round, but the present invention is not limited to this and player selection is not limited. Switching may be possible.

  Next, when the number of continuations K is any of “6”, “11”, and “16” (YES in step S3206), the effect control CPU 101 selects the special music selection table according to the number of continuations K. A selection is made (step S3207). If the continuation number K is not one of “6”, “11”, and “16” (NO in step S3206), a music selection table corresponding to the continuation number K is selected (step S3208). And a music lottery is performed (step S3209). If no random lottery instruction is received in step S3204, that is, if player selection is specified and a music is specified, the effect control CPU 101 determines the selected music as the music to be output (step S3210). ). After step S3209 or S3210, the CPU for effect control 101 stores the music determined in step S3209 or S3210 (step S3211), and resets the non-selection flag (step S3212). In addition, when the operation effective period has ended (in the case of YES in step S3202) and when it is determined that the specific effect mode is not performed (in the case of NO in step S3202A), the CPU 101 for effect control executes processing to be executed in step S3205. Proceed to processing. Thus, although it is assumed that the random selection is forcibly determined when the operation is not received from the player until the operation valid period ends and the specific effect mode is not set, the present invention is not limited to this. The special song selected may be selected again, or the special song may not be output.

  In addition, since the operation effective period is provided in the first round, the non-selected flag set in the big hit display process is reset in the first round. That is, steps S2902 to S2910 in the first hit middle process and steps S3201 to S3212 in the ongoing process are processes that can be executed only in the first round. Therefore, in the case where the number of continuations K is “6”, “11” or “16” in step S3206, the number of continuations K is a big hit of “6”, “11” or “16”. It means that it is the first round, that is, it is a music drawing when a special music option is added. Therefore, by selecting the special music piece selection table according to the number of continuations K and the time in step S3207, when the special music piece option is added, the added special music piece is more than the special music piece added. It has a high configuration. As a result, the music effect of the newly added music can be easily executed, and it is possible to prevent the option added with the angle from being selected very easily, and to improve the effect of the effect.

  FIG. 43 and FIG. 44 are flowcharts showing round post-processing (step S806) in the effect control process. In the round post-process, the CPU 101 for effect control first sets the big hit end designated command reception flag (specifically, the big hit end 1 designated command reception flag, the big hit end 2 designated command reception flag, or the small hit / suddenly definite variation big hit end designation It is checked whether the command reception flag is set (step S3901). If the big hit end designated command reception flag is not set (N in step S3901), whether the special winning opening open flag indicating that the special winning opening open designated command has been received is set Whether or not it is confirmed (step S3902). When the special winning opening open flag is not set (N in step S3902), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S3903).

  Then, if the special music flag is set (step S3301), the control of the rendering devices (the effect display device 9, the LEDs 25, 28, etc.) other than the speaker 27 is executed according to the contents of the process data n (step S3302). If the special music flag is set, the special music and the music corresponding to the interval may be superimposed and output. At this time, for example, the player may be made to recognize the special music by reducing and outputting the volume of the music corresponding to the interval. If the special music flag is not set in step S3301, the control of all the rendering devices (the effect display device 9, the speaker 27, the LEDs 25 and 28, etc.) is executed according to the contents of the process data n (step S3303). For example, in the case of executing an interval effect for normal use, an effect of displaying a big hit display symbol on the effect display device 9 and displaying a predetermined character or the like is executed. In addition, for example, when performing interval production for high speed, while displaying the big hit indicatory design in production indicator 9, the production which indicates other characters etc is executed (however, round number indication and large winning a prize) No indication of the number of winnings in the mouth). In addition, for example, when executing the interval effect for lighting, the effect is executed such that the red display or the blue display is lighted in a ring shape every predetermined number of winnings on the display screen of the effect display device 9 There is no display of the number of rounds or the number of winnings on the big winning opening. Also, for example, in the case of executing the interval effect for continuation, it is possible to perform an effect that suggests that the big hit may be continued by causing the character or the like to appear, and also in the case of executing the continuous success effect. For example, a display indicating that the big hit continued is successful is displayed, and if continuous failure rendering is performed, a display indicating that the big hit failed is displayed.

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S3905). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S3906). That is, it switches to the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data) set next in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S3907).

  When the big winning opening open flag is set in step S3902 (Y in step S3902), the CPU 101 for effect control determines whether or not the big hit type is a definite positive big hit suddenly (step S3304). In addition, it can be determined by confirming whether or not the display result 4 designated command is stored in the display result designated command storage area, specifically, whether or not it is a definite variation big hit suddenly.

  If it is not suddenly the big hit, it is determined whether it is the second round (step S3305). Whether or not it is the second round can be specifically determined by confirming which round number is stored in the special winning opening open designated command storage area. If it is the second round, the process table of the selected music (that is, the music stored in step S2909 or S3211) is read (step S3306), the music process timer is started (step S3307), and the voice data is voiced. It is output to the output board 70 (step S3308), and the special music flag is set (step S3309). Thereby, in the present embodiment, the output of the special music is started from the second round in the jackpot gaming state. In step S3304, the process proceeds to step S3908 if it is a definite positive big hit (Y in step S3304) or if it is not the second round in step S3305 (N in step S3305).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 resets the big winning opening open flag (step S3908). Then, the CPU for effect control 101 selects process data according to the effect during the round (effect to display the number of rounds for each round or to display the number of winnings to the big winning opening) (step S3909). Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer (step S3910). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805) (step S3911).

  When the big hit end designated command reception flag is set in step S3901 (Y in step S3901), the CPU 101 for effect control resets the big hit end designated command received flag (step S3913). Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data according to the ending effect (step S3914). Further, the effect control CPU 101 starts the effect period measurement timer and the process timer (step S3915). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit end effect process (step S 807) (step S 3916).

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory view of the selection method switching process. The selection method switching process is a process executed in the next step S707 when it is determined that the special music flag is set during the big hit in step S706 in FIG. 21 (YES in step S706).

  In the selection method switching process, the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not it is a specific effect mode (step S3500). When it is determined that it is not the specific effect mode (in the case of NO at step S3500), the effect control CPU 101 ends the selection method switching process as it is. If it is determined that the specific effect mode is set (YES in step S3500), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether a music selection instruction has been received (step S3501). If a music selection instruction has been received, the selected music is determined as the music to be output (step S3502), and the random flag is reset (step S3503).

  In step S3501, when the selection of music is not accepted (N in step S3501), it is determined whether or not the change instruction to random selection is accepted (step S3504). If the change instruction to the random selection has not been received either, the selection method switching process is ended as it is. When an instruction to change to random selection is received, a random flag is set (step S3505), a music selection table corresponding to the number of continuations K is selected (step S3506), and a music lottery is performed using the selected music selection table (Step S3507).

  After step S3503 or S3507, the music process table is selected (step S3508), the music process timer is started (step S3509), and audio data is output to the audio output board 70 (step S3510). In this way, it is possible to receive a change in the music selection method from the player. In the state where the special music flag is set, the selection method switching process can always be executed, but the execution timing may be limited. For example, during execution of a predetermined effect, for a customer waiting demonstration effect It may be limited to during a jackpot during execution, during a predetermined round (for example, 10 rounds), or when the number of continuations K is a predetermined value (for example, when the number of continuations K is 10) . Moreover, switching of the selection method may not be possible.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing music switching processing. In the music switching process, when it is determined that the special music flag is set during the big hit in step S706 of FIG. 21 (YES in step S706), the selection method switching process described in FIG. 45 is executed in step S707. Are performed in step S 708.

  In the music switching process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the music process timer (step S3601), and determines whether the music process timer has timed out (step S3602). If the time has not timed out, the music switching process ends. If timed out, the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not it is final process data (step S3603), and if it is not final process data, it switches to the next process data (step S3604), and proceeds to step S3610. If the process data is the final process data, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the random flag is set (step S3605), and if it is set, the music selection table corresponding to the number K of continuations A selection is made (step S3606), a music lottery is performed using the selected music selection table (step S3607), and a process table of music is read (step S3608).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 starts the music process timer (step S3610), and outputs audio data to the audio output board 70 (step S3611). If the random flag is not set, that is, if player selection is designated, the same music process table is set (step S3609), and the process proceeds to step S3610. Thereby, when the reproduction of the music is completed, the reproduction of the next music is started. As described above, in the present embodiment, when random music selection is set, a music drawing is performed each time reproduction of music ends, while when player selection is set, music specified by the player Although it is comprised so that it may reproduce | regenerate repeatedly, it does not restrict to this. For example, when the random music selection is set, the special music determined by the music drawing when the random music selection is set may be repeatedly reproduced until the next big hit is started.

  FIG. 47 is a view exemplifying a sound effect pattern at the time of playing a game. Note that FIG. 47 exemplifies a case where the special music to be output during the big hit is selected as the “music A”.

  The pattern (a) is a case where the player does not perform the non-disclosing operation. In this pattern (a), "normal sound" is output during fluctuation (during variable display), and "music A" is output during a big hit. That is, during the fluctuation, the "music A" output during the big hit is not output.

  The pattern (b) exemplifies the case where the player performs the non-operation during the non-changing period and selects the “song A” as the changing song. In this pattern (b), a "normal sound" is output during the fluctuation before the non-disclosure operation. When the player performs a non-operation during the non-change period to change the output sound during change from “normal sound” to “song A”, “song A” is output during the subsequent change. That is, the player can listen to "Song A", which normally can only be heard during the big hit, during the fluctuation, by performing a specific non-operating operation during the fluctuation-free period. Therefore, the interest of the game can be effectively improved.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the reception period of the non-disclosure operation is set in the non-variable period. This makes it possible to determine whether the output sound during fluctuation is to be a normal sound or a specific sound before the start of the fluctuation. Therefore, compared to the case where the fluctuating output sound is determined during the fluctuation, it is possible to suppress the complexity of the sound output control during the fluctuation.

  Further, in the pattern (b), the same "music A" is outputted during the fluctuation and the big hit, but the volume of the music A during the variation is smaller than the volume of the music A during the big hit. Therefore, even when the same "music A" is outputted during the fluctuation and the big hit, the player can recognize whether it is in fluctuation or a big hit depending on the volume of the music A.

  Further, as shown in the pattern (b), when the non-variation period continues over the reference period (for example, 5 minutes), the output sound during variation is returned from "Song A" to "Normal sound". Therefore, even after the player is replaced, it is possible to suppress the state in which the output sound during fluctuation is changed to the music A (effect control for the front player) is taken over.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment does not output a video or an audio notifying the player that the output sound during variation can be changed by the non-disclosure operation. That is, the reception period of the non-public operation and the operation thereof are set as non-public specification. Therefore, unexpectedness can be given to a player who does not know the private operation and its function. In addition, a player who already knows the non-disclosure operation and the action thereof can be given a superior feeling of knowing the non-disclosure specification.

FIG. 48 is a view exemplifying another sound effect pattern at the time of playing a game.
The patterns (b1) to (b3) all illustrate the case where the player performs the non-operation during the non-variable period.

  In the pattern (b1), the same "music A" is outputted during the fluctuation and the big hit, but the volume of the music A during the fluctuation is the same as the volume of the music A during the big hit. Even with such effects, the interest of the game can be effectively improved.

  In the pattern (b2), the same "Song A" is output during the fluctuation and the big hit, but the voice of the lyrics of the music A is not output during the change, and the voice of the lyrics of the music A is output during the big hit Be done. Therefore, even when the same "music A" is outputted during the fluctuation and the big hit, the player can recognize whether it is in fluctuation or a big hit depending on the presence or absence of the lyrics of the music A.

  Note that the effect control CPU 101 automatically selects one of the pattern (b) in FIG. 47 and the patterns (b1) and (b2) in FIG. Alternatively, the player may be able to make a selection.

  Further, in the pattern (b3), the "music C" is output during fluctuation, and the "music B" is output during the big hit. Thus, the music output during the fluctuation may be any music that can be output during the jackpot, and is not necessarily the music actually output during the jackpot.

  FIG. 49 is a diagram showing an example of execution of a big hit effect. In this execution example, a display example of the effect display device 9 for each timing and an output example of music from the speaker 27 are shown. For example, when a big hit occurs at timing (A), and the value of the number of continuations K is any of 1 to 5, to the songs A to C at timing (B) in the first round of the big hit gaming state Accept either a specification of or a random selection. Here, the special music selection and the random selection are displayed on the effect display device 9. Then, the player operates the stick controller 122 to place the cursor on the desired option and depress the chance button 120 (or the trigger button 121 or the like) to determine any special music or random selection. In addition, when the operation effective period is complete | finished with a cursor having been fitted to one of the options, it may be determined to be an option which has been placed by the cursor. The method of determining the choice by the player is not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine moves the cursor at a predetermined timing (for example, every two seconds), and the player moves the cursor on the desired choice. When pressing the decision button, any special music or random selection may be decided. Here, random selection is designated, and a music lottery using the first music selection table is performed, and music C is selected. And the music C is output from the timing (C) of the 2nd round. When the big hit ends, the output of the music C is stopped.

  Also, when a big hit occurs at timing (A) and the value of the number of continuations K is 6, newly selectable music is added, and at timing (E) in the first round of the big hit gaming state, Accept any of designation to the music pieces A to D and random selection. Here, the random selection is designated, and by performing the music drawing using the first special music selection table, the newly added music D can be easily selected. Then, when the music D is selected, the music D is output from the timing (F) of the second round. When the big hit ends, the output of the music D is stopped.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end effect process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the big hit end effect processing, the CPU 101 for effect control checks whether or not the big hit end effect timer is set (step S 880). The big hit end production timer is a timer for measuring the time which displays the big hit end screen which reports the end of the big hit game. If the jackpot end effect timer is set (YES in step S 880), the effect control CPU 101 shifts the process to be performed to step S 885.

  When the big hit end effect timer is not set (in the case of NO in step S 880), the CPU 101 for production control, whether or not the big hit end specified command reception flag and the like indicating that the big hit end specified command is received is set or not To judge. If it is determined that it is not set (in the case of NO at step S881), the effect control CPU 101 ends this processing.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit end designated command reception flag or the like is set (in the case of YES at step S881), the effect control CPU 101 resets the big hit end designated command received flag (step S882).

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 sets a value (for example, a value corresponding to 2 seconds) corresponding to the big hit end display time to the big hit end effect timer (step S883), and the big hit end screen on the effect display device 9 Control is performed to display (a screen notifying of the end of the big hit game) (step S884). Specifically, the VDP 109 is instructed to display the big hit end screen.

  In step S885, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts one from the value of the big hit end effect timer. Then, the CPU for effect control 101 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit end effect timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end effect time has elapsed (step S886). If it has not, the process is ended.

  If the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (YES in step S886), the effect control CPU 101 controls to stop the output of the special music (step S893). Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a control signal for stopping the output of the special music from the speaker 27 to the sound output board 70. When the audio output board 70 receives the control signal, the audio output board 70 changes the volume of the special music being output to a small predetermined value.

  After that, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S894).

[Description of accumulation of gaming history, etc.]
In the present embodiment, when a password described later is input at the start of the game, the effect control microcomputer 100 gives an experience value on condition that a predetermined achievement condition is satisfied, and acquires 10 experience values. Each level is added by one. And whenever the value of a level exceeds a fixed value, the number of types of effects that may be performed is increased. Specifically, the effect table 1 used for levels 1 to 30, the effect table 2 used for levels 31 to 60, and the effect table 3 used for levels 61 to 99 are provided, and the effect table 2 includes effects In addition to the effect patterns registered in table 1, effect patterns not registered in effect table 1 are defined, and effect table 3 includes effects in addition to effect patterns registered in effect tables 1 and 2 When the effect patterns not registered in the tables 1 and 2 are defined, and the effect pattern is selected using the effect table according to the current level among the effect tables 1 to 3, the level exceeds 30 If the number exceeds 60, the rendering pattern will increase.

  Moreover, whenever the value of a level exceeds a fixed value, the item which can be selected as an effect setting is made to increase. Specifically, the frequency of effect (effect setting 1), the main character (effect setting 2), character costume (effect setting 3), effect background design (effect setting 4), BGM (effect It is possible to select setting 5), and it is possible to select from three types until the level exceeds 30 in these effect settings, and it becomes possible to select from five types if the level exceeds 30 and 8 when the level exceeds 60 It becomes selectable from a kind.

  As the achievement condition to which the experience value is given, for example, as shown in FIG. 51, when a pseudo run no super reach is executed and a big hit is won or deviates, a pseudo run super reach is executed and a big hit is won In the case of or when the jackpot is determined, the jackpot confirmation screen is displayed, etc., and the experience value given according to the degree of difficulty of each achievement condition, the current level, and the variable display count from the start of the game. Are set, and experience values are given according to the situation when the achievement conditions are met.

  The pseudo reach present super reach shown in FIG. 51 is an effect indicating that the possibility of winning a big hit is higher than the pseudo reach absent super reach, that is, the ratio selected at the time of winning a big hit is a pseudo run no super reach It is a rendering that is higher than that, and that has a lower appearance rate than the pseudo reachless super reach.

  Then, the latter has more experience in comparing the case in which the pseudo run no super reach is executed and the jackpot is not won and the case in which the pseudo run super reach is executed and the jackpot is not won If the jackpot has not been won, the player receives more experience points, even though the value is to be given, and a presentation indicating that the jackpot is highly likely to be won is performed but the jackpot has not been won. It is supposed to be granted.

  In addition, the latter has more experience when comparing the case where the pseudo-trainless super reach is executed and the jackpot is not won and the case where the pseudo-trainless super reach is executed and the jackpot is elected If the jackpot has been won despite the effect that the value is to be given and the jackpot is shown that the possibility of winning the jackpot is low, more experience points will be awarded. It is supposed to be granted.

  In addition, even when the same achievement conditions are satisfied, the experience value given by the variable display number of 0 to 499 times, 500 to 699 times, and 700 times or more differs, and the more the variable display number, the more the experience. Values are to be assigned.

  Also, whenever the level value exceeds a certain value, the experience value given decreases and the experience value given decreases. Specifically, if the level exceeds 30 and the level exceeds 60, the experience value to be given decreases, and depending on the achievement conditions, the experience value is not given. For this reason, it is difficult to further raise the level each time the level exceeds a certain value.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the experience value is given by the achievement condition being established according to the result of playing the game, the level rises according to the experience value, and the effect pattern increases. In addition, the setting items of the effect are increased, and the player's willingness to play the game can be effectively enhanced.

  As the achievement conditions, conditions other than the conditions shown in FIG. 51 are also prepared in advance, and include, for example, conditions under which the result of achievement of a specific mission can be obtained.

  In addition, effects to be performed on the condition that the level is above a certain level, the number of cumulative variation display, the number of cumulative big hits, etc. are above a certain number are prepared. Mission achieved by performing effects that do not appear unless the level, cumulative fluctuation display count, cumulative big hit count, etc. is a fixed number or more, that is, a level achieved by a certain level or more, cumulative fluctuation display count, cumulative big hit count, etc. A mission that can not be achieved without the above is defined, and the player's willingness to play a game and to raise the level can be effectively enhanced.

  Further, when a password, which will be described later, is input at the start of the game, the effect control microcomputer 100 is configured to sequentially advance a story consisting of a plurality of steps in the effect display device 9 according to the number of times of variable display. More specifically, when the story reaches a stage according to the number of times of variable display, the next stage is developed.

  Further, when a password to be described later is input at the start of the game, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the anniversary date when the anniversary specified from the entered password indicates a specific anniversary. It is possible to execute an anniversary effect (for example, when a player's birthday is specified, an effect of congratulating the player is executed by satisfying a certain condition, etc.).

  Further, it is possible to take over not only the value that has been increased in one pachinko gaming machine 1 but also the value that has been increased in another pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition to the value of the level, when the player changes the effect setting in the stage of a story progressed in another pachinko gaming machine 1 or in the other pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to take over the setting contents.

  Specifically, by selecting “Enter password” from the main menu screen shown in FIG. 52A and inputting a password issued by the management server 200, the level and effect setting according to the previous game history are set. It is possible to carry out the game by taking over (including the stage of the story).

  Although the password will be described in detail later, an eight-character password can specify an anniversary, a level, model information, latest information, and other effect settings according to the game history of the player individual managed by the management server 200 described later. Character data consisting of

  The main menu screen is displayed on the effect display device 9 when the chance button 120 is operated in a state where the variable display is not performed.

  When the main menu screen is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 52A and 52B, the left menu item is moved to the front by operating the stick controller 122 to the left, and the stick is displayed. As the controller 122 is operated to the right, the menu item on the right moves to the front. Then, when the chance button 120 is operated, the menu item displayed on the front side is selected. Further, when the chance button 120 is operated in a state in which “end” is displayed on the front side as a menu item, as shown in FIG. 52C, an end confirmation screen capable of selecting “YES” or “NO” is displayed. A basic screen (a normal screen before transition to the main menu screen) is displayed by operating the stick controller 122 and the chance button 120 on the end confirmation screen and selecting "YES" out of "YES" and "NO". It is supposed to go back to In addition, even if the time set for each screen elapses without any operation, the screen returns to the basic screen.

  As shown in FIG. 52A, the menu items "Easy Start" "Password Input" "Member Registration" "Exit" are displayed on the main menu screen before the password input and before the start of the game by the easy start described later. The password entry screen is displayed by selecting the password menu by operating the stick controller 122 and the chance button 120 on the main menu screen before the password entry and before the start of the game by the easy start described later. Ru. In the password input screen, by operating the stick controller 122 or the chance button 120, character selection can be made.

  If the password entered by the player is authenticated as a legitimate password, the personal history storage area (total number of times of variation display, probability of big hit, number of big wins, achievement mission) assigned to the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100 In the anniversary storage area where the anniversary date analyzed from the password is initialized and the anniversary date allocated from the password is allocated to the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100, the level at which the password is analyzed from the password is In the level storage area allocated to the RAM, model information for identifying the model to be analyzed from the password is stored in the model information storage area allocated to the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100. Up-to-date information indicating history is micro control for production control In the immediate information storage area allocated to the RAM of the computer 100, the other effect settings 1 to 3 analyzed from the password are set in the effect setting storage area allocated to the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100, accordingly The level according to the previous game history and the effect setting will be taken over. At this time, the input password itself is stored in the password storage area allocated to the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Further, as described above, the personal history storage area is allocated to the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100, a password is input, and the game history (total fluctuation display count, positive variation after authentication as a legitimate password) The number of big hits, usually the number of big hits) is to be stored. Furthermore, when the mission (problem) set in advance for the pachinko gaming machine is achieved, the history of achieved missions indicating the type of the achieved mission is also accumulated. Also, as described above, every 10 experience points acquired, the level stored in the level storage area is increased.

  When the player finishes playing the game, the player's game history, current level, experience value, effect setting (not including model information and latest information), history of achieved missions can be specified 2 The dimension code can be acquired by the portable terminal 300, and the content specified from the two-dimensional code can be reflected from the portable terminal 300 on the content of a player database described later provided in the management server 200.

  As shown in FIG. 52 (b), on the main menu screen after password input or after the start of the game by easy start described later, the menu items of "data clear", "two-dimensional code creation", "today's result" and "end" It is supposed to be displayed. By selecting the menu item “2D code creation” on this screen, a 2D code is generated, and the generated 2D code is displayed on the effect display device 9. In the two-dimensional code to be output, a URL indicating the location of the update page on the management server, a password input at the start of the game, and a game random number which is a random value acquired every two-dimensional code creation (32-bit random number) and total variation display stored in the personal history storage area as gaming history update data, which is data updated according to the progress of the game for updating the gaming history. The number of times, the probability of big hit, the number of big hits, the level value stored in the level storage area, the experience value stored in the experience value storage area allocated to the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect setting storage area The stored effect settings 1 to 3 and the types of achieved missions are stored.

  In the present embodiment, the experience value stored in the experience value storage area is the experience value of the remaining fraction used for upgrading.

  Then, the two-dimensional code is read by the portable terminal 300, and by accessing the URL of the management server 200 specified from the two-dimensional code, the content specified from the two-dimensional code is the content of the player database included in the management server 200. Is reflected in the

  Also, between the authentication of the password and the display of the two-dimensional code, the input of a new password is prohibited, and when the two-dimensional code is displayed and the display is cleared, Password stored in the password storage area, total fluctuation display number stored in the personal history storage area, number of probability variation big hits, number of normal big hits, type of achieved mission, level value stored in the level storage area, experience value The experience value stored in the storage area and the contents of the effect settings 1 to 3 stored in the effect setting storage area are all cleared, and the input of the password is permitted again.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a game is started, a password is input to execute an effect reflecting the past game history, such as the level and effect setting when the previous game was played. It is possible to make it possible to perform continuous rendering over a long period of time. Also, since the password is included in the two-dimensional code output to identify a new game history, the password is issued by authenticating the password included in the two-dimensional code at the management server 200 that issues the password. It is possible to determine whether or not the player is the player who received the game, and even if a third party obtains another person's password and plays a game to acquire a two-dimensional code or acquires another person's two-dimensional code The game history specified by this two-dimensional code can not be reflected in one's own, and while it becomes possible to take over the new game history by the player who has received the issue of the password, It becomes impossible for players other than the above player to take over the game history. Since this makes no sense if a password or a two-dimensional code is used or stolen, it is possible to prevent the password and the two-dimensional code from being used or stolen.

  In addition, since the password changes according to a random value that changes each time the password is issued by the management server 200, even if a game history of the same contents is specified, it does not necessarily become the same password. It becomes difficult to guess.

  Also, in the present embodiment, if the player has already registered in the management server 200, only by operating the chance button 120, without entering a password, starting a game capable of storing a game history. Is possible.

  Specifically, an individual assigned to the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100 by a game start operation, operating the chance button 120 for a predetermined time or more in the present embodiment (hereinafter referred to as a long press on the chance button 120) The values of the history storage area (total fluctuation display number, probability variation big hit number, normal big hit number, achieved mission) are initialized. In the case where the chance button 120 is pressed for a long time, "two-dimensional code creation" is not selected after the game start operation is performed after the chance button 120 is pressed for a long time and the password is input. Even in this case, the value of the personal history storage area is initialized.

  In the personal history storage area, game history (total fluctuation display number, probability variation big hit number, normal big hit number) from the start operation of the game accompanying the long press of the chance button 120 is accumulated. Furthermore, when the mission (problem) set in advance to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is achieved as in the case where the password is input, the history of achieved missions indicating the type of the achieved mission is also accumulated. . However, when the start operation of the game accompanied by the long press of the chance button 120 is performed without inputting the password, unlike the case of inputting the password, no experience value is given and the level does not rise either, Settings can not be changed from the default settings.

  Then, when the player finishes the game, if the game end operation (select “two-dimensional code creation” is selected on the main menu screen), the game start operation associated with the long press of the chance button 120 is made. A two-dimensional code is generated from the game history of and displayed.

  Then, the player acquires the displayed two-dimensional code on the portable terminal 300 and accesses the management server 200 to carry the game history specified by the two-dimensional code by the player. The game history registered in the player database can be reflected in correspondence with the terminal identification information of the terminal 300.

  The two-dimensional code displayed at the end of the game after starting the game by the start operation of the game accompanied by the long press of the chance button 120 is different from the case where it is started by inputting the password, the update on the management server 200 The URL indicating the location of the page, the total number of variable display times stored in the personal history storage area, the number of probability big hits, the number of big hits normally, and the type of mission accomplished are stored.

  Then, by reading this two-dimensional code by the portable terminal 300 and accessing the URL of the management server 200 specified from the two-dimensional code, the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed portable terminal 300 is already in the player database. It is determined whether or not it is registered, and if the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed portable terminal 300 is already registered, the game history corresponding to the matching terminal identification information is updated. ing.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the player is already registered in the management server 200, the password is input without inputting the password only by long-pressing the chance button 120. It becomes possible to play a game as well as the case. Then, when the game is over, a two-dimensional code that can specify the game history from the start operation of the game accompanying the long press of the chance button 120 to the end is displayed. Then, by accessing the management server 200 with the two-dimensional code displayed at the end of the game, on the management server 200 side, the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 which has transmitted the game history, the player database of the management server 200 It is determined whether or not it has already been registered, and if it has already been registered, the game history corresponding to the corresponding terminal identification information is updated to the game history specified from the two-dimensional code. For this reason, if the player whose terminal identification information has already been registered in the player database, it becomes possible to use the accumulation function of the game history without receiving the issue of the password, and thereafter, by the game ending operation. Only by accessing the management server 200 with the displayed two-dimensional code, it becomes possible to register and accumulate the game history in the management server 200.

  In the present embodiment, by pressing and holding the chance button 120 once, it is possible to start the use of the function to accumulate the game history, but as a menu item on the main menu screen, it is separate from "Easy Start". It is also possible to provide a use start item of the function to accumulate the game history, and to start the use of the function to accumulate the game history by specifying the item, or to select an item by long press of the chance button 120 and the main menu screen. It is good also as composition which can start utilization of a function which accumulates a game history on both sides.

  In the present embodiment, in order to receive a password issued from management server 200, management server 200 is accessed beforehand by portable terminal 300 or the like, and terminal identification information (SIM data) of portable terminal 300 is registered by member registration or the like. You need to keep it. In the present embodiment, a URL indicating the location of the member registration page of the management server 200 is specified by selecting “member registration” on the main menu screen before password input, as shown in FIG. 52 (a). The two-dimensional code is generated and displayed. By reading the two-dimensional code by the portable terminal 300, the member registration page of the management server 200 can be easily accessed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even a player who has not registered the management server 200 in advance for member registration can start a game using the function of storing the game history.

  Specifically, by selecting “Easy Start” from the main menu screen shown in FIG. 52 (a), the effect control microcomputer 100 acquires the start random number from the random number updated in a certain range, The acquired start random number is stored in the start random number storage area allocated to the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100, and a two-dimensional code for the initial start is generated and displayed. The two-dimensional code stores a URL indicating the location of the temporary registration page on the management server 200 and a random number at the start, and the two-dimensional code is read by the portable terminal 300 and identified from the two-dimensional code. By accessing the URL of the management server 200, the terminal identification information (SIM data) assigned to the accessed portable terminal 300 and the random number at the start specified from the two-dimensional code are temporarily registered in association with each other. It is supposed to be.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when "easy start" is selected, the personal history storage area (total fluctuation display number, probability variation big hit number, normal big hit number, achieved mission) allocated to the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 100. The value is initialized.

  In the personal history storage area, game history (total fluctuation display count, probability variation big hit count, normal big hit count) after "Easy Start" is selected is stored. Further, when the mission (problem) set in advance to the pachinko gaming machine is achieved as in the case where the password is input, the history of achieved missions indicating the type of the achieved mission is also accumulated. Also, as described above, every 10 experience points acquired, the level stored in the level storage area is increased.

  Then, when the player finishes the game, the two-dimensional code capable of specifying the game history, current level, effect setting, and history of achieved missions of the player is acquired, and the contents specified from the two-dimensional code are It can be made to reflect on the content of the below-mentioned player database with which the management server 200 is provided.

  After starting the game by selecting "Easy Start", the two-dimensional code displayed when ending the game indicates the whereabouts of the official registration page on the management server, unlike the case where the password is input and started. URL, start random number stored in the start random number storage area, and total variation display count stored in the personal history storage area as game history update data described above, probability variation big hit count, normal big hit count , Level values stored in the level storage area, experience values (of fractions) stored in the experience value storage area, effect settings 1 to 3 stored in the effect setting storage area, and types of achieved missions It is stored.

  Then, whether the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed portable terminal 300 is temporarily registered by reading the two-dimensional code by the portable terminal 300 and accessing the URL of the management server 200 specified from the two-dimensional code If it is determined that the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed portable terminal 300 is temporarily registered, the identification is made based on the random number at the start corresponding to the terminal identification information temporarily registered and the two-dimensional code. It is determined whether the start random number to be matched matches, and on the condition that match is made, the game history identified from the two-dimensional code, the current level, the (fractional) experience value in association with the terminal identification information. , Effect setting, history of achievement missions are registered, and player's data are officially registered, and thereafter, based on these data, the password is It is possible to receive a row.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment acquires the start random number by inputting “easy start” and only displays a two-dimensional code that can identify the start random number. It is possible to play a game as in the case of entering a password without entering a password. Then, at the end of the game, a two-dimensional code capable of specifying the game history from the input of “Easy Start” to the end and the random number at start obtained at the time of “Easy Start” input is displayed. Then, the player accesses and temporarily registers the management server 200 with the two-dimensional code displayed at the start of the game, and accesses the management server 200 with the two-dimensional code displayed at the end of the game, On the management server 200 side, the two-dimensional code under the condition that the start random number specified from the two-dimensional code transmitted at the end of the game matches the start random number temporarily registered in the management server 200. It is possible to newly register the game history specified from the game history, that is, the game history of the player. For this reason, the player who uses the accumulation function of the game history for the first time does not need to access the management server 200 in advance to perform the member registration before playing the game, and the two-dimensional code displayed by the input of "easy start" It is possible to start the same game as entering the password just by accessing the management server 200 and then accessing the management server 200 with the two-dimensional code displayed by the game ending operation, It becomes possible to register and accumulate the game history in the management server 200.

  After the microcomputer for effect control 100 according to the present embodiment displays the various menu screens transitioning from the main menu screen as described above, when no operation is performed, the microcomputer 100 switches to the basic screen after a predetermined time has elapsed. It is supposed to be.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 according to the present embodiment inputs the password when the password is input or when the “Easy Start” is input or when the game start operation is performed with the long press of the chance button 120. It controls to the specific production mode of the production mode different from the production mode (normal production mode) at the time of performing a game without input of a "easy start" and neither start operation of the game by the chance button 120 being made.

  Next, the management server 200 which is an example of the management apparatus of the present invention will be described. The management server 200 is constituted by a general server computer provided with a CPU, a RAM and the like, and is portable via the Internet network 400. It is made accessible from the terminal 300, and performs management of a game history, issuance of a password, provision of a privilege, and the like. The management server 200 according to the present embodiment can be accessed only from the terminal to which the terminal identification information (SIM data) is attached, and the terminal to which the terminal identification information is not attached and the terminal identification information are attached. However, access is denied to terminals that have refused to transmit terminal identification information.

  The management server 200 includes a player database for managing a player's game history, a game history database for managing a game history for each game, a benefit database for storing benefit data provided to the player, and an unregistered player. The temporary registration database for managing temporary registration data of

  In the player database, in response to terminal identification information (SIM data) capable of identifying the portable terminal 300 owned by the player, the current status (standby, playing), password (last issued) , Number of accesses (number of password issuances), total number of fluctuation display up to now, total probability variation big hit number, total normal big hit number, current level, (fractional) experience value, points, setting contents of effect settings 1 to 3, The achievement status by mission (1 for completed missions and 0 for unachieved missions) is stored.

  The game history update data for updating the game history includes the total variation display count up to now, the total probability variation big hit count, the total normal big hit count, the current level, the current experience value, the setting contents of effect settings 1 to 3, and Data on achievement status by mission (1 for completed missions and 0 for unachieved missions). The acquired data is data such as points.

  In the gaming history database, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is randomly selected at the end of the game, corresponding to terminal identification information (SIM data) capable of identifying the portable terminal 300 owned by the player who played the game and the game date and time. The game random number to be acquired, the number of fluctuation display in the game, the number of probability big wins in the game, the number of normal big hits in the game, the level value at the end of the game in the game, the time at the end of the game in the game (fraction The experience value, the setting contents of effect settings 1 to 3 at the end of the game, and the achievement status by mission in the game are stored.

  In the benefit database, the storage location of benefit data, the type of benefit data, the type of the condition for providing the benefit, and the condition value of the corresponding type are stored corresponding to the benefit ID capable of identifying the benefit. As types of conditions, levels, achievement rates of missions, number of times of fluctuation display, probability of big hit, number of normal big hits, etc. can be set, and condition values corresponding to the types can be set.

  The temporary registration database includes terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal 300 that has transmitted the start registration request, a start random number specified from the start registration request, a registration date and time when the start registration request has been received, Are registered in association with each other.

  Next, operations of the management server 200, the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the mobile terminal 300 when the mobile terminal 300 accesses the management server to perform member registration will be described based on FIG. FIG. 53 is a diagram showing exchange between the portable terminal 300 and the management server 200 at the time of member registration.

  When it is determined that “member registration” is selected in the main menu before password input shown in FIG. 52 (a), the effect control microcomputer 100 can specify the URL of the member registration page of the management server 200. The display control circuit 92 is controlled to display the dimensional code on the effect display device 9.

  The user operates the mobile terminal 300 to start application software for reading a two-dimensional code, and the camera unit 190 of the mobile terminal 300 captures an image of the two-dimensional code. As a result of analysis of the read two-dimensional code by the application software, the URL of the member registration page is displayed on the display unit 140 of the portable terminal 300. When the user selects the URL, a browser is activated on the portable terminal 300 and connected to the member registration page specified by the URL.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 53, the user inputs member information such as the name on the member registration page, and sends a member registration request including the inputted member information and the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 to the management server 200. To send.

  When a member registration request is made from the portable terminal 300, the management server 200 determines whether the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 which has made the member registration request matches the terminal identification information already registered in the player database. If there is matching terminal identification information, updating of already registered member information, or as simple registration of terminal identification information at simple start, corresponds to the corresponding terminal identification information in the player database The member information is updated to the member information specified from the member registration request, and the registration result is notified to the portable terminal 300 which has made the member registration request.

  If the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 that has made the member registration request does not match the terminal identification information already registered in the player database, a member registration request as a member registration request by an unregistered player The terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 that performed the request and the member information specified from the member registration request are associated with each other and newly registered in the player database, and the registration result is notified to the portable terminal 300 that made the member registration request. .

  In the portable terminal 300 that has received the registration result, the registration result is displayed, and the player is notified of that.

  Next, FIG. 54 shows the operations of the management server 200, the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the portable terminal 300 when the player who plays the game for the first time inputs “easy start” and plays the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It explains based on it. FIG. 54 is a diagram showing exchanges of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the portable terminal 300, and the management server 200 when playing a game without member registration.

  Referring to FIG. 54, when “easy start” is selected in pachinko gaming machine 1, the start random number is acquired, and the first start capable of specifying the URL indicating the location of the temporary registration page and the start random number Generate and display a two-dimensional code for time.

  The player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the portable terminal 300, and sends a start registration request including the start random number analyzed from the two-dimensional code and the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 to the management server 200. Thus, the terminal identification information can be registered in the provisional registration database of the management server 200.

  When the start registration request is made from the portable terminal 300, the management server 200 determines whether the terminal identification information of the portable terminal that has made the start registration request matches the terminal identification information already registered in the player database. If there is matching terminal identification information, the mobile terminal 300 is notified that the registration is not possible.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 that has made the start registration request does not match the terminal identification information already registered in the player database, the terminal identification information specified from the start registration request, start The time random number and the registration date and time (the date and time when the start registration request was received) are associated and registered in the temporary registration database, and the mobile terminal 300 is notified of that.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when "easy start" is input and a two-dimensional code is displayed, the random number at start is stored in the random number storage area at start, the game history is initialized, and the normal effect mode to the special effect mode Migrate to After that, the game is started by the player.

  The player finishes the game, and by selecting "2D code creation" from the main menu screen, the start random number stored in the start random number storage area and the total fluctuation stored in the personal history storage area Number of display, probability of big hit, number of normal big hit, type of achievement mission, level value stored in level storage area, experience value stored in experience value storage area, and effect setting storage area Acquired data consisting of gaming history consisting of effect settings 1 to 3 is obtained, and a two-dimensional code is generated from these data and the URL indicating the location of the official registration page, and is associated with a password in a predetermined storage area. The personal history storage area, the level storage area, the experience value storage area, the effect setting storage area are initialized, and the specific effect is stored. The transition from over soil normal effect mode.

  The player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the portable terminal 300, and the end registration request including the start random number analyzed from the two-dimensional code, the game history, the acquired data, and the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 By performing the management server 200, it is possible to register the terminal identification information and the first game history and acquired data in the player database and the game history database of the management server 200.

  When the termination registration request is issued from the portable terminal 300, the management server 200 determines whether the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 which has made the termination registration request matches the terminal identification information registered in the temporary registration database. If there is no matching terminal identification information, the mobile terminal 300 is notified that the registration is not possible.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 that has made the end registration request matches the terminal identification information registered in the temporary registration database, registration is made in the temporary registration database in correspondence with the matched terminal identification information. It is determined whether or not the start random number being executed matches the start random number specified from the end registration request, and if the both start random numbers do not match, the portable terminal 300 indicates that registration is not possible. Notify against

  Also, if the start random numbers match, the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 that made the end registration request is newly registered in the player database, and the end registration is made in association with the terminal identification information. While registering the game history and acquisition data specified from the request in the player database, the game history database specified from the end registration request in association with the terminal identification information and the game date and time (current date and time data) Also, the main registration completion is notified to the portable terminal 300 which has made the registration request at the end.

  In addition, when the start random numbers coincide with each other, the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 which has made the end registration request is newly registered in the player database, and at the same time, the terminal identification information of the temporary registration database The start random number and registration date are deleted.

  The terminal identification information registered in the temporary registration database and the corresponding start random number and registration date and time are maintained until the next day of the registration date if the main registration is not performed along with the end registration request, but thereafter Even if the main registration is not performed in response to the end registration request, it is deleted.

  Next, operations of the management server 200, the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the portable terminal 300 when issuing a password and playing a game with the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 55 is a diagram showing exchanges of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the portable terminal 300, and the management server 200 when playing a game by inputting a password.

  Referring to FIG. 55, when a request for issuance of a new password is made from portable terminal 300, management server 200 is a terminal in which the terminal identification information of portable terminal 300 which has made the issuance request is registered in the player database. It is determined whether or not it matches the identification information, and if there is no matching terminal identification information, the mobile terminal 300 is notified that the issue is not possible.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information of the portable terminal which has issued the issue request matches the terminal identification information registered in the player database, the level corresponding to the terminal identification information and the effect setting are acquired from the player database And issue a password.

  Then, it is determined whether or not it matches the password registered in the corresponding terminal identification information of the player database, that is, the previously issued password, and if it matches, it matches the previous password in the above-mentioned procedure. The password is generated again until it is determined that it is not.

  If the part of the game history that affects the generation of the password is not changed from the previous game history, the same password is read and issued.

  The management server 200 issues the password as described above and transmits it to the portable terminal 300 which has issued the issue request, and at the same time, the password corresponding to the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 which has issued the issue request is The issued password is updated, and the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is updated during the game. In addition, even if the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is in game when accepting a request for issuing a password, issuance of a password is not prohibited even in the game, and a request for issuing a new password is received in such a situation Even in this case, a new password is issued and the previous password becomes invalid.

  When a password is issued in response to the password issuance request, the issued password is displayed on the portable terminal 300, and the player inputs the displayed password to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the password is input, the password input as described above is analyzed, and when the password is authenticated, the level and effect setting specified from the password are set on the pachinko gaming machine 1 side Thus, it is possible to play a game by inheriting the level and the effect setting managed by the management server 200. At this time, the password is stored in the password storage area, and the normal effect mode is shifted to the specific effect mode. After that, the game is started by the player.

  In the password, as described above, it is possible to set anniversary data as described above, and when a specific anniversary is set as the anniversary data, the special effect mode is unique to the anniversary It becomes possible to execute the effect of.

  Further, as described above, model information and latest information are set in the password, and effects corresponding to the model information and the latest information can be executed by the gaming machine.

  The game is ended, and the password stored in the password storage area by selecting "create two-dimensional code" from the main menu screen, and the random number updated from the random number updated in a certain range, and the individual Total variation display number stored in history storage area, probability variation big hit number, normal big hit number, type of achieved mission, level value stored in level storage area, experience value stored in experience value storage area, presentation Acquired data consisting of gaming history consisting of effect settings 1 to 3 stored in the setting storage area is acquired, and a two-dimensional code is generated from these data and the URL indicating the location of the update page, and a predetermined storage The password is stored in the area in association with the password and displayed on the effect display device 9, and the personal history storage area is initialized. To shift to production mode.

  The player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the portable terminal 300, and manages an update request including the game history analyzed from the two-dimensional code, the acquired data, the password, the game random number, and the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 By performing the process on 200, the game history and the acquired data acquired by the two-dimensional code can be reflected on the player database of the management server 200.

  When an update request is made from the portable terminal 300, the management server 200 determines whether the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 which has made the update request matches the terminal identification information registered in the player database. If there is no matching terminal identification information, the mobile terminal 300 is notified that the updating is not possible.

  On the other hand, when the terminal identification information of the portable terminal 300 which has issued the update request matches the terminal identification information registered in the player database, the terminal identified from the update request is the password identified from the update request. The password is collated with the password registered in the player database in association with the identification information. If the password specified from the update request matches the password registered in the player database, it is authenticated that the player has issued the password, and the password specified from the update request and The game random number is compared with the password and the game random number registered in association with the terminal identification information specified from the update request in the game history database, and it is determined whether they match or not. The corresponding item of the corresponding terminal identification information of the player database is updated based on the game history and the acquisition data specified from the update request, and is updated in association with the terminal identification information and the game date (current date data). The gaming history and gaming random numbers specified from the request are registered in the gaming history database, and the corresponding terminal identification information stays To update the scan while waiting, to notify the update completion to the mobile terminal 300 that made the update request. On the other hand, when the password and the game random number specified from the update request match the password and the game random number registered in the game history database in association with the terminal identification information specified from the update request, the previous one Since the possibility of the update request by the same two-dimensional code used for the update request is extremely high, the mobile terminal 300 is notified that the update is not possible.

  Further, when the password specified from the update request is matched with the terminal identification information specified from the update request and compared with the password registered in the player database, as a result of the two passwords not matching, It is determined whether only one character is the difference between the front and back in the arrangement when entering the password. When entering a password, one letter before and after the password means one letter before and after the password entry screen. For example, the characters “Y”, “Z”, “=” are displayed in this order on the password entry screen In the case where the regular password is "Z", "Y" and "=" correspond to one character before and after it.

  And if any one character is a difference other than the difference between front and back one letter, that is, if two characters or more are different or one character is different, if it is not one letter before and after, update It notifies that to portable terminal 300 that it is not possible. On the other hand, in the case where only one character is the difference between one character before and after, the player who has issued the password is temporarily authenticated as the condition of the input error, and the password specified from the update request and The game random number is compared with the password and the game random number registered in association with the terminal identification information specified from the update request in the game history database, and it is determined whether they match or not. The corresponding item of the corresponding terminal identification information of the player database is updated based on the game history specified from the update request, and the update request is specified in association with the terminal identification information and the game date (current date data). The registered game history and game random number are registered in the game history database, the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is updated while waiting, and the update request is performed. It was notifying the update completion to the mobile terminal 300.

  At this time, instead of updating all the corresponding items of the corresponding terminal identification information of the player database based on the game history specified from the update request, the total number of times of variation display, the number of probability variation big hits, the number of big hits usually Update only the items that do not affect the continuity of the game history, such as the type of achievement mission that may appear with the level value of the corresponding terminal identification information registered in the player database, and update the level, effect setting, and the corresponding terminal identification Items that affect the continuity of the game history, such as the type of achieved mission that does not appear in the level value of the information, are not updated. In addition, in the notification of the update completion, it is also notified that the password did not match completely but it was in the range of the input error, and therefore, only a part of the items that did not affect the continuity was updated. It is supposed to

  In addition, when the password and the game random number specified from the update request match the password and the game random number registered in the game history database in association with the terminal identification information specified from the update request, the previous one Since the possibility of the update request by the same two-dimensional code used for the update request is extremely high, the mobile terminal 300 is notified that the update is not possible.

  In addition, if you forgot to obtain a two-dimensional code at the end of the game, even if the status is still in the game, you will be allowed to issue a new password without making an update request as described above. It is supposed to be.

[Effect of the embodiment]
(1) Conventionally, the player can select the effect mode in the variable display during the display of the demonstration screen in which the variable display of the effect design is not performed, and the sound and lamp executed during the variable display in the selected effect mode There is a game machine which changes the production mode by (For example, JP, 2006-174956, A).

  However, the gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-174956 merely changes the effect mode of sounds and lamps executed during variable display by the operation of the player. Therefore, there is a possibility that the interest of the game can not be effectively improved. In addition, it has not been particularly considered to prevent the player from misidentifying that the player is in the specific gaming state during the variable display.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game during the variable display, and to prevent the player from mistakenly recognizing that the game is in the specific game state during the variable display. Can be provided.

(1-1) That is, the present invention is configured as follows.
A variable display of identification information (for example, effect symbols) capable of identifying each of them, and a specific display state (for example, a big hit state) advantageous for the player when the specific display result (for example, big hit symbols) is derived and displayed A gaming machine to be controlled (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine),
First control means (for example, microcomputer 100 for effect control) for controlling the effect by the first effect device (for example, the speaker 27, the effect display device 9);
Second control means (for example, microcomputer 100 for effect control) for controlling an effect by a second effect device (for example, frame LED 28) different from the first effect device;
And detection means (eg, stick controller 122, chance button 120, infrared sensor) for detecting a player's action (eg, non-disclosing operation);
The first control means is
First specific control means (for example, step S2704 in FIG. 36, step S2804 in FIG. 38, step S3308 in FIG. 37, step S873 in FIG. 34) for performing control to execute a specific effect in the specific gaming state;
Instead of the normal effect (for example, the sound effect by the normal sound determined in step S822 in FIG. 24) executed during the variable display based on the detection by the detection unit (for example, the detection of the non-public operation) Specific effects (for example, the changing music determined in step S820 of FIG. 24). The changing music has at least the same melody as the special music that can be output in the specific gaming state, such as volume, sound quality, tempo, presence of lyrics, etc. Elements other than the melody may be in a mode different from that of the special music)) including first normal control means (for example, step S8007 in FIG. 26, see FIG. 29) for performing control during variable display;
The second control means is different in the effect by the second effect device between when the control by the first specific control means is performed and when the control by the first normal control means is performed (for example, the former) Are the effects of a big hit as shown in steps S2704 and S2705 of FIG. 36, and steps S2804 and S2805 of FIG.38, the latter being effects of variation as shown in steps S8007 of FIG. Control according to FIG.

  According to such a configuration, the specific effect to be executed during the specific gaming state by the first effect device can be executed also during the variable display, and the effect by the second effect device is the first during the specific gaming state. The specific effect by the one effect device is performed in a different mode when the specific effect by the first effect device is performed during the variable display. Therefore, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game during the variable display, and to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the player from being misidentified as being in the specific gaming state during the variable display. Can.

(1-2) In the gaming machine of (1-1) above,
There are multiple types (for example, music A to music C) of the specific effects that can be executed in the specific gaming state,
The first normal control means selects any one of the plurality of types of specific effects that can be executed in the specific gaming state as a specific effect to be executed during variable display (for example, step S819 in FIG. 24, Step S820),
The first normal control means has selected the number of types selectable as specific effects to be executed during variable display (for example, the number of selectable tunes during variation) according to the progress degree of the game (for example, the number of big hit occurrences and experience value) Level) (e.g., step S816 in FIG. 24, FIG. 25).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the types of specific effects that can be performed during the variable display in accordance with the progress degree of the game. Therefore, the player's willingness to play can be effectively enhanced.

(1-3) In the gaming machine of (1-1) or (1-2) above,
The specific effect is an effect by a specific sound, and the volume of the specific sound of the specific effect performed during variable display is smaller than the volume of the specific sound of the specific effect performed in the specific gaming state (for example, Step S8007 of FIG. Alternatively, the specific effect is an effect by a lamp in a specific pattern, and the brightness of the lamp in the specific effect in the specific pattern executed during the variable display is that of the lamp in the specific effect executed in the specific gaming state Less than brightness.

  According to such a configuration, the variable display is being performed or the specific gaming state is being performed, even when the specific effect with the same specific sound or the specific effect with the lamp with the same specific pattern is executed during the variable display and the specific gaming state It is possible to let the player know if it is.

(1-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (1-3) above,
The first normal control means detects a specific operation (for example, a non-public operation) by the detection means in a state in which variable display is not performed (for example, a state in which a rendering symbol does not change) (FIG. 24) If it is determined as YES in step S815), the effect to be executed during the variable display is changed from the normal effect to the specific effect (for example, step S820 in FIG. 24, step S822, and step S8007 in FIG. 26).

  According to such a configuration, whether or not to change the effect to be performed during the variable display from the normal effect to the specific effect is determined during the period in which the variable display is not performed (before the variable display is performed). Can. Therefore, compared with the case where it is determined during the variable display whether or not the effect to be executed during the variable display is changed, it is possible to suppress the complication of the effect control during the variable display.

(1-5) In the gaming machine of (1-4) above,
The gaming machine does not notify the player that the effect to be executed during the variable display can be changed by the specific operation (for example, it does not output a video or a sound notifying the player of the presence of the non-disclosure operation) .

  According to such a configuration, since the player is not notified that the effect to be executed during the variable display can be changed by the specific operation, the specific operation and the operation thereof may be set as a non-disclosure specification. it can. Therefore, a player who does not know the specific action and the action can be given unexpectedness. In addition, a player who already knows a specific action and its action can be given a superior feeling of knowing the non-public specification.

(1-6) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1-1) to (1-5),
The first normal control means changes the variable display from the normal effect to the specific effect after the effect to be executed during the variable display, and then the period in which the variable display is not performed exceeds the reference period (for example, 5 minutes) (For example, when it is determined as YES in step S824 in FIG. 24), the effect to be executed during the variable display is returned to the normal effect (for example, step S822 in FIG. 24, step S8007 in FIG. 26).

  According to such a configuration, even after the player is replaced, it is possible to suppress that the state in which the effect to be executed during the variable display is changed from the normal effect to the specific effect is taken over.

(1-7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (1-6) above,
The first effect device is a speaker (for example, a speaker 27),
The first control means is configured to assign a channel (for example, channel B) to a sound (for example, BGM during symbol determination) to be output in a first state (for example, symbol determination time shown in FIG. 35); Different sounds are transmitted to the first effect device from a plurality of channels including channels (for example, channel C) assigned to sounds (for example, fan fare BGM) output in (for example, fan fare time shown in FIG. 35) It is possible to output
The plurality of channels are further assigned channels (e.g., a pickeen tone) that can be output continuously (e.g., step S863A of FIG. 34) in the first state and the second state. , Channel A).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of the sound effect by the special sound without causing a problem in the output of the special sound.

  (2) Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine capable of performing the same effect in a disadvantageous state (for example, normal time) and an advantageous state (for example, positive change state, short time state) for the player (for example, -154347 gazette).

  However, in the gaming machine of Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-154347, when the same effect as the advantageous state is executed in a state disadvantageous to the player, the player is illusived that the current state is the advantageous state. There is a risk of For this reason, there is a problem that the interest of the game is reduced.

  According to this invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

(2-1-1) That is, this invention is comprised as follows.
A variable display of identification information (for example, effect symbols) capable of identifying each of them, and a specific display state (for example, a big hit state) advantageous for the player when the specific display result (for example, big hit symbols) is derived and displayed A controllable gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine),
First control means (for example, microcomputer 100 for effect control) for controlling effects (for example, sound effect, background effect) by the first effect device (for example, speaker 27, effect display device 9);
A second control unit (for example, microcomputer for effect control 100) for controlling an effect (for example, lamp effect) by a second effect device (for example, frame LED 28) different from the first effect device;
The first control means controls the effect by the first effect device in the same manner (for example, the effect manner of outputting the same music) (during the variable display of the identification information and after the derivation display of the display result) (for example, For example, step S820 in FIG. 24, step S8007 in FIG. 27, step S8107 in FIG. 33, and step S811 B in FIG.
The second control means controls the effect by the second effect device in different modes (for example, effect modes of different light emission patterns) during variable display of the identification information and after derivation display of the display result (for example, Step S8007 in FIG. 27 and Step S8107 in FIG. 33, and FIG. 26 refer to data for which the light emission effect is not performed as the lamp data B, but may be data for executing the light emission effect.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the illusion of the player being in an advantageous state while improving the rendering effect in the state disadvantageous to the player. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

(2-1-2) Moreover, this invention is comprised as follows.
The variable display of the first identification information and the second identification information (for example, the first special symbol, the second special symbol) capable of identifying each is performed, and when the specific display result (for example, the big hit symbol) is derived and displayed A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine) that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a jackpot state) that is advantageous to the player,
First control means (for example, microcomputer 100 for effect control) for controlling effects (for example, sound effect, background effect) by the first effect device (for example, speaker 27, effect display device 9);
A second control unit (for example, microcomputer for effect control 100) for controlling an effect (for example, lamp effect) by a second effect device (for example, frame LED 28) different from the first effect device;
The degree of advantage differs between the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol has a higher probability of becoming a big hit with a higher degree of advantage than the first special symbol),
The first control means performs the same effect (for example, the same music output) by the first effect device during variable display of the first identification information and during variable display of the second identification information (See, for example, step S820 in FIG. 24, step S8007 in FIG. 27, and step S8107 in FIG. 33).
The second control means is in a mode (for example, a production mode of different light emission patterns) in which effects by the second rendering device are different between the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information. Control is performed (for example, see step S8007 in FIG. 27, step S8107 in FIG. 33, and FIG. 30).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the illusion of the player being in an advantageous state while improving the rendering effect in the state disadvantageous to the player. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

(2-1-3) Moreover, this invention is comprised as follows.
A variable display of identification information (for example, effect symbols) capable of identifying each of them, and a specific display state (for example, a big hit state) advantageous for the player when the specific display result (for example, big hit symbols) is derived and displayed A controllable gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine),
First control means (for example, microcomputer 100 for effect control) for controlling effects (for example, sound effect, background effect) by the first effect device (for example, speaker 27, effect display device 9);
Second control means (for example, microcomputer 100 for effect control) for controlling effects (for example, lamp effects) by a second effect device (for example, frame LED 28) different from the first effect device;
A game state control means that can be controlled to either a first specified game state (for example, 16R big hit, certain variation big hit) or a second specified game state (for example, 8R big hit, usually big hit) having different degrees of advantage as the specified game state Equipped with
The first control means controls the effect by the first effect device in the same manner (for example, the effect manner of outputting the same music) in the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state (for example, for example , Step S873 in FIG. 34, see FIG.
The second control means controls the effects of the second effect device in different modes (for example, effect modes of different light emission patterns) in the first specific game state and the second specific game state (for example, as shown in FIG. 36 step S2705, FIG. 38 step S2805, FIG. 43 step S3302, and FIG. 37).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the illusion of the player being in an advantageous state while improving the rendering effect in the state disadvantageous to the player. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

(2-1-4) Moreover, this invention is comprised as follows.
Based on the execution condition of variable display being satisfied (for example, passing through the second start winning opening 14), variable display of identification information (for example, effect pattern) which can identify each is performed, and a specific display result (for example, big hit) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine) that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit state) advantageous to the player when the symbol) is derived and displayed,
First control means (for example, microcomputer 100 for effect control) for controlling effects (for example, sound effect, background effect) by the first effect device (for example, speaker 27, effect display device 9);
Second control means (for example, microcomputer 100 for effect control) for controlling effects (for example, lamp effects) by a second effect device (for example, frame LED 28) different from the first effect device;
The first high frequency state and the second high frequency state (for example, the open state of the variable winning ball device of the second start winning opening 14 has a high frequency of 100 times or 30 times) in which the execution condition is easily established High-base state) and high-frequency state control means that can be controlled
The first control means controls the rendering by the first rendering device in the same mode (for example, a rendering mode for outputting the same music) in the first high frequency state and the second high frequency state. (For example, refer to step S820 in FIG. 24, step S8007 in FIG. 27, step S8107 in FIG. 33, and FIG. 31).
The second control means controls the rendering by the second rendering device in different modes (for example, rendering modes of different light emission patterns) in the first high frequency state and the second high frequency state (for example, for example , Step S8007 of FIG. 27, step S8107 of FIG. 33, and FIG. 31).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the illusion of the player being in an advantageous state while improving the rendering effect in the state disadvantageous to the player. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

(2-1-5) Moreover, this invention is comprised as follows.
A variable display of identification information (for example, effect symbols) capable of identifying each of them, and a specific display state (for example, a big hit state) advantageous for the player when the specific display result (for example, big hit symbols) is derived and displayed A controllable gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine),
First control means (for example, microcomputer 100 for effect control) for controlling effects (for example, sound effect, background effect) by the first effect device (for example, speaker 27, effect display device 9);
Second control means (for example, microcomputer 100 for effect control) for controlling effects (for example, lamp effects) by a second effect device (for example, frame LED 28) different from the first effect device;
The first notice effect (eg, intro notice) in the first period (eg, intro notice timing) in the variable display, and the second notice effect (eg, reach timing) in the second period (eg, reach timing) different from the first period. For example, a song reach effect corresponding to the intro notice is provided with an execution means capable of executing a notice effect respectively.
The first advance notice effect is an action to notice that the second advance notice effect is executed,
The first control means controls the effect by the first effect device in the same manner (for example, the effect manner of outputting the same music) in the first period and the second period (for example, as shown in FIG. Step S820 in FIG. 24, Step S8007 in FIG. 27, Step S8107 in FIG. 33, and FIG.
The second control means controls the effect of the second effect device in different modes (for example, effect modes of different light emission patterns) in the first period and the second period (for example, as shown in FIG. 27). Step S8007, step S8107 in FIG. 33, see FIG.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the illusion of the player being in an advantageous state while improving the rendering effect in the state disadvantageous to the player. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

(2-2) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2-1-1) to (2-1-5) above,
There are a plurality of types (for example, music A to music C) of effects by the first effect device that can be controlled in the specific gaming state.
The first control means controls any one of the effects by the plurality of first effect devices that can be controlled in the specific gaming state during variable display (for example, step S819 and step S820 in FIG. 24). ),
The first control means controls the number of types that can be controlled (for example, the number of selectable tunes during variation) during variable display as effects by the first effect device according to the progress degree of the game (for example, the number of big hit occurrences and experience value) (E.g., step S816 in FIG. 24, FIG. 25).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the types of effects by the first effect device that can be controlled during variable display, according to the progress degree of the game. Therefore, the player's willingness to play can be effectively enhanced.

(2-3) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2-1-1) to (2-1-5) or (2-2),
The effect by the first effect device that can be controlled in the specific gaming state is an effect by a specific sound, and the volume of the specific sound of the effect by the first effect device controlled during variable display is controlled in the specific gaming state Is smaller than the volume of the specific sound of the effect by the first effect device (for example, step S8007 in FIG. 26). Alternatively, the effect by the first effect device that can be controlled in the specific gaming state is an effect by a lamp in a specific pattern, and the brightness of the lamp in the effect by the first effect device in a specific pattern controlled during variable display is Lower than the brightness of the lamp in the effect by the first effect device controlled in the specific gaming state.

  According to such a configuration, the variable display can be performed also in the case of controlling the effect by the first effect device by the same specific sound during variable display and the specific gaming state or the effect by the first effect device by the lamp with the same specific pattern It is possible to let the player know whether the game is in or in the specific gaming state.

(2-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2-1-1) to (2-1-5) above, or (2-2) or (2-3),
When the first control means detects a specific operation (for example, non-disclosure operation) by the detection means in a state in which variable display is not performed (for example, a state in which the effect pattern does not change) (FIG. 24) In the case where it is determined YES in step S815), the effect by the first effect device controlled during variable display is controlled by the effect by the first effect device that can be controlled in the specific gaming state (for example, step in FIG. 24) S820, step S822, step S8007 of FIG.

  According to such a configuration, the variable display is not performed whether or not the effect by the first effect device controlled during the variable display is controlled by the effect by the first effect device that can be controlled in the specific gaming state It can be determined during the period (before the variable display is performed). Therefore, compared to the case where the effect by the first effect device controlled during the variable display is determined during the variable display, it is possible to suppress the complication of the effect control during the variable display.

(2-5) In the gaming machine of (2-4) above,
The gaming machine does not notify the player that the effect by the first effect device controlled during the variable display can be changed by the specific operation (for example, a video or a video notifying the player of the presence of the non-public operation Do not output sound).

  According to such a configuration, since the player is not notified that the effect by the first effect device controlled during the variable display can be changed by the specific operation, the specification of the specific operation and the operation thereof is not disclosed. Can be Therefore, a player who does not know the specific action and the action can be given unexpectedness. In addition, a player who already knows a specific action and its action can be given a superior feeling of knowing the non-public specification.

(2-6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2-1-1) to (2-1-5) or any one of (2-2) to (2-5),
The said 1st control means is the period when the variable display is not performed, after the presentation by the 1st presentation apparatus controlled during variable display is changed into the presentation by the 1st presentation apparatus which can be controlled in the said specific gaming state When the period (for example, 5 minutes) is exceeded (for example, when it is determined as YES in step S 824 in FIG. 24), the effect by the first rendering device controlled during variable display is restored (for example, Step S822, Step S8007 of FIG.

  According to such a configuration, even after the player is replaced, the state in which the effect by the first effect device to be controlled during the variable display is changed to the effect by the first effect device that can be controlled in the specific gaming state is taken over Can be suppressed.

(2-7) In the game machine according to any one of (2-1-1) to (2-1-5) or any one of (2-2) to (2-6),
The first effect device is a speaker (for example, a speaker 27),
The first control means is configured to assign a channel (for example, channel B) to a sound (for example, BGM during symbol determination) to be output in a first state (for example, symbol determination time shown in FIG. 35); Different sounds are transmitted to the first effect device from a plurality of channels including channels (for example, channel C) assigned to sounds (for example, fan fare BGM) output in (for example, fan fare time shown in FIG. 35) It is possible to output
The plurality of channels are further assigned channels (e.g., a pickeen tone) that can be output continuously (e.g., step S863A of FIG. 34) in the first state and the second state. , Channel A).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of the sound effect by the special sound without causing a problem in the output of the special sound.

[Modification]
(1) In this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is applied as a gaming machine, but it may be a slot machine.

  (2) In this embodiment, a password is applied as information capable of specifying the gaming history input to the gaming machine, which is preferable because it is not necessary to provide a dedicated reading device or the like for inputting information from the outside. The data may be encoded as a bar code or a two-dimensional code, and may be data readable by a code reader, data which can be input by a wired connection, a wireless connection, an infrared connection, or the like. This makes it easy to input these data.

  (3) In this embodiment, a two-dimensional code is applied as information capable of specifying the game history output from the gaming machine, which is preferable because the player can easily acquire data simply by holding the two-dimensional code reader. However, other code data readable by a code reader such as a bar code may be output, or data may be output by a wired connection, a wireless connection, an infrared connection, etc. The password may be applied similarly to the information input to the gaming machine.

  (4) In the gaming system 1000 according to this embodiment, a benefit is provided according to the player's gaming history stored in the player database of the management server 200, but at least the gaming machine has been input As long as the game history is specified from the password and the effect reflecting the specified game history is not necessarily provided according to the game history, it is not always necessary to give the benefit according to the game history, and even with such a structure, Even if a two-dimensional code is acquired, the game history specified from the two-dimensional code can not be reflected in its own game history, and a new game history by a player who has received a password is taken over While it becomes possible, it becomes impossible for players other than the player who has received the issuance of the password to take over the game history. Since this makes no sense if a password or a two-dimensional code is used or stolen, it is possible to prevent the password and the two-dimensional code from being used or stolen. As a result, it is possible to prevent the value of the effect reflecting the game history from being significantly reduced by, for example, illegally operating its own game history using another person's password, etc. and reflecting the game history in the effect. .

  (5) In this embodiment, when playing a game by performing temporary registration at the “easy start”, the start random number extracted from the random number that fluctuates within a certain range is applied as the information that can specify the game. However, any data that can specify the game on the management server 200 side at the end of the game may be used, for example, data that changes regularly, such as a number to be added, is applied each time "Easy Start" is input. It is good.

  (6) In this embodiment, only the portable terminal to which the terminal identification information is added and to which the transmission of the terminal identification information is permitted is permitted to allow the management server 200 to access. If the player can be identified by at least the information (Cookie) capable of identifying the portable terminal or the player can be identified by the player ID given by the management server 200, terminal identification information is given. Alternatively, access may be permitted from another terminal or a terminal not permitted to transmit terminal identification information.

  (7) In this embodiment, information (such as a game history) related to a player is managed in association with terminal identification information, but information related to a player is correlated with a player ID capable of identifying the player. It may be a configuration to manage.

  (8) In the embodiment described above, the player manually inputs a password indicating the game history to the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another method may be used as long as information indicating a game history is input to the gaming machine.

  For example, information indicating a game history may be input from the portable terminal 300 to the gaming machine through wireless communication such as infrared communication and communication by radio waves and wired communication. A game history may be recorded on a recording medium such as a member card, and information indicating the game history may be input from the member card to the gaming machine. In response to requesting the management server 200 to transmit information indicating the gaming history to the gaming machine, the management server 200 directly sends the game to the gaming machine via the public network such as the Internet and the management computer of the game arcade or the like. Information indicating a history may be input.

  (9) In the embodiment described above, based on the total information (level and other effect setting) set based on the total of the game history, the password indicating the game history is based on the previous game history and Added the latest information to be set.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the latest information may be information set based on the latest predetermined number of times or a game history of a predetermined period. For example, it may be based on the latest multiple game history, or may be based on the latest one month game history.

  (10) In the embodiment described above, the level is displayed as an effect according to the accumulated information.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the effect according to the accumulated information, the display effect of the meter of the level may be performed, or the customized effect capable of playing with the selected background, music or character may be performed. Good.

  (11) In the embodiment described above, the player sets the start condition by inputting a password into the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is assumed that the player sets the start condition by inputting information indicating the game history by the method described in (8) above by the player. May be

  (12) In the embodiment described above, it is assumed that the end condition is set by the player by outputting the two-dimensional code from the gaming machine.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be that the game history is recorded on a recording medium such as a member card according to the operation by the player, assuming that the termination condition is set by the player. Depending on the operation by the player, the game history may be directly transmitted to the management server 200 via the management computer of the game arcade and the public network such as the Internet, or directly from the game machine or the card unit. The game history may be transmitted to the portable terminal 300 by wireless communication such as infrared communication and wired communication to the portable terminal via the communication terminal.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 51, while the level is low, there are more experiential values that can be acquired than when the level is high, so the level is likely to rise.

  However, while the level is low, the method of facilitating the level increase is not limited to this, and other methods may be used. In the embodiment described above, the level is increased when the experience value reaches a predetermined value (for example, 10) regardless of the level. However, for example, while the level is low, the experience value required to increase the level May be reduced.

  (14) In the embodiment described above, the invention has been described as the gaming system 1000. However, the invention is not limited to this, and the invention can be grasped as a game machine such as the management server 200, the portable terminal 300 or the pachinko gaming machine 1 included in the game system 1000, or the invention is implemented as a method performed by each device. It is possible to grasp the invention, or to grasp the invention as a program executed by each device.

  (15) According to this embodiment, when performing random selection during a big hit, the ratio of selecting a newly added song among a plurality of songs selects a song other than the newly added song The ratio is higher than the ratio of As a result, the music effect of the newly added music can be easily executed, and it is possible to prevent the option added with the angle from being selected very easily, and to improve the effect of the effect.

  (16) In the present embodiment, during the jackpot, music is added and music selection is performed using the music selection table in the second and subsequent music selection. That is, in the second and subsequent music selection after the music is added, control is not performed to select the added music at a higher rate than the music other than the added music. As a result, it is possible to prevent the effect of rendering from being reduced due to excessive selection of the added music.

  (17) In the present embodiment, when the reach occurs during the output of the changing song during the change, the output of the changing song is stopped. As a result, it is possible to prevent the sound output in the reach effect from being disturbed, and the effect of the reach effect can be sufficiently exhibited.

  (18) In the present embodiment, the description has been made using the music rendition that reproduces the special music as the rendition selected by random selection during the big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. In addition, when randomly selecting any effect such as a still image effect displaying a still image, the ratio of selecting a newly added effect is higher than the ratio of selecting an effect other than the newly added effect It may be

  (19) In the present embodiment, although the option for the special music is added based on the number of continuations K, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, special music options are added based on the gaming state, the effect mode, the presence or absence of a predetermined effect, the number of game media paid out, the game time, the current time, the number of big hits per day, etc. It may be At this time, one option may be added, or a plurality of options may be added. Also, the number of options to be added may be predetermined or may be determined by lottery. In addition, points may be awarded according to the game, and options may be added when the total value of the points exceeds a threshold.

  (20) In the present embodiment, from the next music drawing in which selectable special music is added, control is not performed such that the added music is selected and executed at a higher rate than the music other than the added music. However, the timing at which the control is not performed is not limited to this. For example, it is possible not to perform control to select and execute the added music at a higher rate than the music other than the added music from the next music lottery in which the added music is selected. In that case, since the control is performed until an added song is selected, the added song can be more easily selected.

  (21) In the present embodiment, the measurement period of the number of continuations K is a period from the occurrence of a big hit or a probability change big hit to the termination of the time saving state and the transition to the normal state, but is limited to this is not. For example, it may be a period from the occurrence of a definite big hit to the termination of the positive variation state and transition to a short time state (that is, until the normal big hit ends). In addition, we decided to convert the number of occurrences of big hit (for example, normal big hit and definite variation big hit) which can expect the winning of the gaming ball to the big winning opening as the number of continuation K, but expecting the winning of the gaming ball to the big winning opening The number of occurrences of the impossible big hit (for example, sudden positive variation big hit) may be converted as the number of continuations K.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, it is possible to select a special song during a big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be possible to select a special music while the demo screen or the screen as shown in FIG. 52 is displayed.

  (23) In the embodiment described above, the special song selected in the first round of the jackpot state is output from the second round. Then, in the state where the special music is output, that is, in the state where the special music flag is set in the big hit, as shown in step S706 to step S707 of FIG. It was possible to stop the output of However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the period during which the change of the special music and the output of the special music can be stopped may be made only for a specific period, for example, each round of the jackpot state.

  (24) In the embodiment described above, it is possible to output the special music when the game history is stored in the mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if it is not a mode for accumulating gaming history, a special music may be output.

  (25) The selection of the effect of the gaming machine including the selection of the special music may be performed on the screen transmitted from the management server 200 and displayed on the portable terminal 300. Then, when the password is issued to the gaming machine so that the password includes information that can specify the selected effect (selected special music) when the password is issued, when the password is input to the gaming machine, The effect indicated by the password may be selected and executed (the special music piece is selected and output).

  (26) In the present embodiment, the reception period of the non-disclosure operation (operation for changing the output sound during fluctuation from normal sound to music during fluctuation) is a non-variable period, but it is not necessarily limited to a non-variable period. For example, instead of or in addition to the no change period, the reception period of the non-public operation may be variable display or during a big hit. When the acceptance period of the non-public operation is made a big hit, in response to the non-public operation being detected during the big hit, the selection of the moving song during the big hit is accepted, and the selected moving song during the big hit It may be output during fluctuation.

  (27) In this embodiment, when the fluctuating output sound is determined as the fluctuating music, the fluctuating output sound is returned to the normal sound when the fluctuation-free period exceeds the reference period. The condition for returning the output sound during fluctuation to the normal sound is not limited to this. For example, when the game ball is not fired or the player does not touch the bat operating handle 5 when the reference period is exceeded, the output sound during fluctuation may be returned to the normal sound.

  (28) In the present embodiment, random selection is used as one of the selection methods of the special music, but a method similar to this random selection may be used as one of the selection methods of the music being changed.

  (29) During fluctuation, the audio channel used in the speech synthesis IC 703 may be made different between the case of outputting a normal sound and the case of outputting a music during fluctuation. In this way, control at the time of switching between the normal sound and the fluctuating music becomes easy.

  (30) The same effect aspect may be an aspect in which the effect data is the same but the effect is executed in a different aspect, or the effect data is different but it is an aspect having a predetermined relevance. It is also good. In the case of sound data, the predetermined relevance is, for example, that the melody of the music is the same, that the genre of the music is the same, and that the players of the music are the same. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the same sound data is used to execute the sound effects of the same effect mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and sound effects in the same effect mode are different in the same music (same melody) but different in arrangement (for example, an aspect in which elements other than the melody such as volume, sound quality, tempo, presence of lyrics differ) It may be an effect. In this case, different sound data will be used.

  (31) The different effect modes may be modes in which the data for effects are different but there is a predetermined relationship, or the data for effects are the same but in an aspect that the effects are executed in different modes Good. For example, in the embodiment described above, lamp effects of different effect modes are performed using different lamp data. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the lamp data is used to emit different lamps (e.g., a plurality of iridescent combinations and a plurality of combinations of same colors, red and white lamps). Thus, lamp effects of different effect modes may be performed. Further, lamp effects of different effect modes are lamp data of the same light emission pattern, but may be executed by making the luminance different.

  (32) In the embodiment described above, the first effect device is the speaker 27, and the second effect device different from the first effect device is the frame LED 28. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the first effect device is the frame LED 28 and the second effect device different from the first effect device is the speaker 27 by exchanging the first effect device and the second effect device. Good.

  In the case of the lamp effect, the above-mentioned predetermined relevance is that the light emission pattern is the same in both tempo (speed of blinking) and rhythm (pattern of blinking), and the tempo of the light emission pattern is different but the rhythm is the same. And so on. For example, in this case, lamp effects in the same effect mode are performed using the same lamp data. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lamp effect of the same effect mode is different using the same lamp data (for example, a plurality of iridescent combination lamps and a plurality of same color combination lamps, red and white lamps May be performed by emitting light).

  Further, sound effects of different effect modes are performed using different sound data. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and sound effects of different effect modes are different in the same music (same melody) (for example, sound effects of sound volume, sound quality, tempo, presence or absence of lyrics, etc. different elements other than melody) It may be In this case, different sound data will be used.

  (33) In FIG. 29 of the above-described embodiment, the sound effect may not be interrupted even in a period from the end of the fluctuation display to the start of the big hit state. Moreover, although control of sound production is not interrupted in the said period, you may make it the sound output be interrupted by setting volume to zero.

  In addition, the lamp effect may be performed with the lamp data C used during fluctuation or the lamp data D used during the big hit state also during the relevant period. In addition, during the period, lamp effects may be performed using lamp data different from the lamp data C and the lamp data D.

  (34) In the embodiment described above, in the advantageous state for the player and the disadvantageous state for the player, while the effect by the first effect device is controlled in the same effect mode, the second effect device in a different mode As an example of controlling the effect by the sound effect, the sound effect by the speaker 27 is executed using the same sound data, and the lamp effect by the frame LED 28 is executed using lamp data of different light emission patterns.

  However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the same effect mode may be an aspect in which sound effects are performed at the same volume using the same sound data, or sound effects are performed at different volumes using the same sound data. It may be an aspect. In addition, the different effect aspect may be an aspect in which light emission effects are performed with the same luminance using lamp data of different light emission patterns, or an aspect in which light emission effects are performed with different luminances using lamp data of different light emission patterns It may be

  (35) In the embodiment described above, it is determined whether or not control is made in the positive variation state based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number shown in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a ball is in a specific area of the special winning opening having a specific area, it may be controlled to be in a positive change state. For example, the big hit state is fixed at 16 rounds, and the opening and closing plate of the big winning opening without the specific area is opened up to the 15th round, and the opening and closing plate of the big winning opening with the specific area is opened only at the 16th round. Then, it is controlled to be in the positive variation state on condition that the ball is in the specific area. In this case, it may be advantageous or disadvantageous for the player by changing the opening pattern of the opening and closing plate of the sixteenth big winning opening of the large winning opening (long or short opening time, high or low opening number). Both may be respectively an advantageous jackpot and an adverse jackpot.

  (36) In the embodiment described above, the first effect device is the speaker 27, and the second effect device different from the first effect device is the frame LED 28. However, the first effect device and the second effect device are not limited to lamps such as the speaker and the frame LED 28, but may be main displays for fluctuating display of symbols such as the effect display device 9, It may be a sub-indicator different from the one for fluctuating display of symbols, it may be a movable role, or it may be a blower that sends a wind to the player, or it may be hot or cold to the player It may be a heat source that makes the player feel the vibration, or a device that makes the player feel the vibration. In the case of the main display, the effect mode of the portion other than the symbol or the like that changes such as the background is set to be the same effect mode or to be different effect mode.

  (37) In the embodiment described above, as shown in step S8007 of FIG. 27, the volume of the special music output during variable display is smaller than the volume of the special music output in the specific gaming state To control. However, the present invention is not limited to this, in the case where the lamp effect performed with the special music in the specific gaming state is also performed during the variable display, the luminance of the lamp in the lamp effect performed during the variable display is performed in the specific gaming state Control may be performed so as to be smaller than the lamp brightness in the lamp effect to be performed.

  (38) In the embodiment described above, as described in step S863A of FIG. 34 and FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a display effect may be executed on the effect display device 9 (for example, a character may be displayed) in addition to the pikien sound. Also, depending on the number of consecutive breaks, the number of characters may be increased in addition to the lengthening of the sound. Further, the sound to be output is not limited to the pikein sound, and may be another sound effect.

  (39) In the embodiment described above, as shown in step S815 of FIG. 24, when there is a non-disclosure operation, the music output during the big hit can be selected as the music output during change It was made to become. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be selectable in the case where there is not a private operation but a public operation. That is, it may be notified that the music output during the big hit can be selected as the music output during the change.

  (40) In the embodiment described above, when the music output during the big hit is determined to be the music output during the change in step S 820 in FIG. It was made to use the ramp data during fluctuation, not the ramp data used when the music is output. Therefore, when the music output during the fluctuation is returned to the original music during fluctuation that is not the music output during the big hit in step S822 in FIG. Was made to be used.

  However, if the music output during the big hit in step S 820 of FIG. 24 is determined to be the music output during the change, the ramp data during the change is used when the music is output during the big hit Other lamp data may be used, which is neither lamp data nor lamp data used during fluctuation. In this case, if the music output during the fluctuation is returned to the original music during fluctuation that is not the music output during the big hit in step S822 in FIG. Make it return to ramp data.

  (41) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 24, when the next variation pattern command is not received after the end of the variation display, especially after the end of the variation display, in the effect display device 9, Nothing is displayed, and after the post-fluctuation sound output period has elapsed, no sound presentation on the speaker 27 is performed.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the next change pattern command is not received after the end of the change display, the demonstration display effect is performed on the effect display device 9 after the end of the change display, and the after-change sound is generated. After the output period has elapsed, sound effects corresponding to the demonstration display effects may be performed by the speakers 27.

  (42) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 31, in the high base state where the number of times is different, the sound effect by the speaker 27 is controlled in the same effect mode, and the lamp effect is controlled in the different mode I made it. However, the high base state is not limited to the number of times being different, and the base may be different. For example, high base (e.g., 80% base) and medium base (e.g., 50% base).

  (43) In the embodiment described above, when the number of continuations of the big hit is a predetermined number (K = 6, 11, 16), the added music (music D, E, F) is selected more than other music In the case of other than the predetermined number of times, the added music is selected with the same probability as other music.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the number of continuations of the big hit is a predetermined number, the added music (music D, E, F) is more easily selected than the other music, and after the music is added, The probability that the music is selected may be gradually reduced. For example, music D is added as music that can be selected when the number of big hit continuation K = 6, and music D is selected with a probability of 150/300 as in the first special music selection table of FIG. As the number of continuations K = 7, 8 and 9 and the number of big hit continuations increases, the probability that the music D is selected is decreased to 125/300, 100/300, 85/300, and the number of big hit continuations K = 10 Sometimes, as in the second music selection table of FIG. 40, the music D may be selected with the same 75/300 probability as the other music.

  (44) In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIGS. 11D and 11E, either the condition that the variable display has been performed a predetermined number of times or the condition that the next big hit has occurred are The positive change state and the short time state were ended when the condition was met. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and either the probability change state or the short time state may be continued until the condition that the next big hit occurs is satisfied. In addition, it may be made to draw a draw (a so-called fall draw) every time the variable display is finished, whether to end either the definite change state or the time saving state.

  (45) In the embodiment described above, the acceptance period of the non-public operation shown in step S815 in FIG. 24 is a period in which the variation pattern command reception flag is reset, that is, a non-variation period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the acceptance period of the non-public operation may be started after the demonstration effect is started after a predetermined time has elapsed after the period of no change. In addition, the demonstration effect may be ended when the launch of the game ball is detected during the demonstration effect. Even in this case, if it is a fluctuation-free period, it may be a reception period of the non-disclosure operation.

  (46) In the embodiment described above, when outputting a song during the big hit also during fluctuation, the volume of the moving song is controlled to be lower than the volume of the music during the big hit. In addition to this, or separately from this, when the lamp production of the same light emission pattern as the lamp production in the big hit is executed even during the fluctuation, the brightness of the lamp production in the fluctuation is the brightness of the lamp production in the big hit You may make it lower than that.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the effect is executed using the same sound data during the variation display of the production symbol and after the derivation display of the display result, the volume after the derivation display which is disadvantageous for the player can be It may be controlled to be lower than the volume during the variable display which is advantageous for the person. In addition to this, or separately from this, the luminance after the derived display which is disadvantageous for the player when performing the rendering using the same lamp data during the variable display of the produced design and after the derived display of the display result May be controlled to be lower than the luminance during the variable display which is advantageous for the player.

  Further, in the embodiment described above, the first special symbol which is disadvantageous for the player when performing effects using the same sound data in the variable display of the first special symbol and in the variable display of the second special symbol. The volume during the variable display of may be controlled to be smaller than the volume during the variable display of the second special symbol advantageous to the player. In addition to this, or separately from this, when performing effects using the same lamp data during the variable display of the first special symbol and during the variable display of the second special symbol, the player is disadvantageous for the first time The brightness in the variable display of the special symbol may be controlled to be lower than the brightness in the variable display of the second special symbol which is advantageous for the player.

  In the embodiment described above, the player can use the same sound data in the first specific gaming state such as 16R probability variation big hit and the second specific gaming state such as 8R normal big hit etc. The volume during the disadvantageous second specific gaming state may be controlled to be smaller than the volume during the first specific gaming state advantageous to the player. In addition to this, or separately from this, the second specified gaming state which is disadvantageous for the player when executing effects using the same lamp data in the first specified gaming state and the second specified gaming state The inside brightness may be controlled to be lower than the brightness during the first specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the same sound data is used in the first high frequency state such as 100 high base states and the second high frequency state such as 30 high basss to perform the rendering. In this case, the volume in the second high frequency state which is disadvantageous to the player may be controlled to be smaller than the volume in the first high frequency state which is advantageous to the player. In addition to this, or separately from this, when performing rendering using the same lamp data in the first high frequency state and the second high frequency state, a second disadvantage for the player The brightness during the high frequency state may be controlled to be lower than the brightness during the first high frequency state advantageous to the player.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first period in which the first preview effect such as intro preview during the variable display is performed and the second period in which the second preview effect such as the song reach is performed. When performing rendering using the same sound data, the volume of the first period which is disadvantageous to the player may be controlled to be smaller than the volume of the second period which is advantageous to the player. In addition to or separately from this, when performing effects using the same lamp data in the first period and the second period, the player can play the luminance of the first period which is disadvantageous for the player, It may be controlled to be lower than the luminance in the second period which is advantageous to the user.

  (47) Although the gaming machine for paying out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize has been described as the present embodiment, the game medium is sealed, and the game medium is used for the player according to the occurrence of the prize. You may employ the enclosure type game machine which adds a game point (score), without paying out at hand. The enclosed type game machine is provided with a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls as an example of a game medium in the game machine, and a storage unit for storing the game points is provided according to the ball lending operation. The gaming points are added to the storage unit, the gaming points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the operation of firing the ball, and the gaming points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of the winning.

  Such an enclosed type gaming machine may be provided with a function of counting the gaming points and transmitting the counting result to a card unit as an example of the recording medium processing device (game device). In this case, it is desirable to provide the enclosed type game machine with counting operation means (counting button) for instructing counting of the gaming points. For example, the counting result of the gaming points is converted into "points" and directly recorded in "recording media carried by the player" such as a membership card inserted (accepted) in the card unit. Alternatively, the score management server manages each card ID by managing the card ID recorded in the recording medium by the score management server connected to the card unit and transmitting the counting result from the card unit to the score management server. The player's points may be stored in the

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed herein is illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

  1 Pachinko machine, 8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 9 effect display device, 13 1st start winning opening, 14 2nd starting winning opening, 20 special variable winning ball device, 20A big winning Mouth LED, 27 speakers, 31 game control board (main board), 56 CPU, 70 voice output board, 560 microcomputer for game control, 80 effect control board, 100 microcomputer for effect control, 101 CPU for effect control, 109 VDP .

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling in an advantageous state for the player,
First control means for controlling an effect by the first effect device;
And second control means for controlling an effect by a second effect device different from the first effect device.
The first control means controls the effect by the first effect device in the same manner during variable display and after the end of variable display,
The second control means controls the effect by the second effect device in different modes during variable display and after the end of variable display,
It comprises setting means for setting the effect to be executed by the first effect device,
The first effect device can execute an effect corresponding to each effect data set in a plurality of channels,
At a predetermined timing, when the effect data to be set to a particular channel is switched, an effect based on the effect data set in the predetermined channel, Ri executable der across the predetermined timing,
The setting means is
One of a plurality of settable effects is set as the effect to be executed by the first effect device,
The number of the plurality of effects that can be set is increased based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
A gaming machine , wherein, when the number of the plurality of settable effects is increased, the increased effects are set at a higher rate than other effects as the effects executed by the first effect device .