JP6768337B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

As a gaming machine, a slot machine in which a predetermined number of bets is set and a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed based on a start operation, or a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is launched into a gaming area by a launching device. There is a pachinko gaming machine or the like in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when a game medium wins a prize in a starting area such as a winning opening provided in the game area.

In addition, the player can exchange data with a management device connected to the Internet network by using a mobile terminal having a two-dimensional code reading function and a connection function to the Internet network. As a result, the player can play the game in the game mode (mobile interlocking mode) that reflects his / her past game history by selecting the player.

For example, in some conventional game machines of this type, a plurality of characters appear. Further, there is a game machine capable of accumulating a game history by interlocking with a mobile phone (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-239695

However, according to the game machine of Patent Document 1, although the game history linked to the mobile phone can be accumulated, the game history related to the character is not accumulated, and the interest is not improved.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of accumulating a game history related to a character, paying attention to the production, and improving the interest. And.

It is a game machine that can play games
A reception means that accepts operations performed by the player,
Character production execution means for executing character production using two or more characters among a plurality of types of characters, and
A history information storage means that can store game history information according to the progress of the game for each of a plurality of types of characters,
An update means for updating the game history information stored in the history information storage means according to the progress of the game, and an update means for updating the game history information.
The reception means controls the specific mode based on the reception of the start operation when the menu screen is displayed in the non-specific mode, and the reception means receives the end operation when the menu screen is displayed in the specific mode. Based on the specific mode control means for controlling the non-specific mode,
It is provided with a reception notification means for performing reception notification that a display operation for displaying the menu screen can be received.
The specific mode is a mode in which the game history information can be updated.
The updating means updates the game history information of two or more characters used in the character effect based on the execution of the character effect.
In the non-specific mode, the reception notification means starts the reception notification at a predetermined timing related to the end of the game, and in the specific mode, the reception notification starts at a specific timing after the predetermined timing.
The gaming machine may have the following configuration.
(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine 700).
Characters A and B displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the character effect executing means (for example, FIGS. 20A and 20B) for executing the character effect using two or more characters among the plurality of types of characters. Or perform a character effect using characters A to H),
History information storage means that can store game history information (for example, the number of games, experience values, etc.) according to the progress of the game for each of a plurality of types of characters (for example, for the character of "character A", "10" as game history information. I remember that the number of games in "Games" was consumed),
Update means for updating the game history information stored in the history information storage means according to the progress of the game (for example, with respect to the character of "character A", when the game progresses by one game, the game history information is stored. Update from "10 games" to "11 games")
The updating means updates the game history information of two or more characters used for the character effect based on the execution of the character effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 20A, the characters of the characters A and B. When the effect is executed, the game history information of "character A" is updated by "3 games" and the game history information of "character B" is updated by "3 games").

According to such a configuration, the game history related to the character can be accumulated, and the history of the character generated based on the occurrence of the character effect can be accumulated, so that the effect can be noticed and the interest can be improved. it can.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
A state control means (for example, a process of controlling the game state by the main control unit 41) for controlling one of a plurality of states (for example, a normal game state, CZ time, AT time), and
In the selection period control means (for example, FIGS. 19B and 19D), which controls a character from a plurality of types of characters to a selection period that can be selected according to the player's intention according to the switching of states. Characters A to C are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and controlled during the selectable period).
A regulatory means for restricting the selection of a new character from the selection of a character in the selection period until a predetermined period elapses (for example, until the production state or the game state is switched) ([Character selection of the modification] About the time limit]).

According to such a configuration, the character cannot be changed for a predetermined period, so that the player can be urged to be careful in selecting the character.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
Control to a specific mode control means (for example, a mobile interlocking mode) that controls a specific mode (for example, a mobile interlocking mode) based on a specific operation received from a player (for example, a game mobile interlocking mode that reflects its own past game history by the player's selection To do) and
Character information storage means (for example, memorizing that "character A" is selected) for storing character information that can identify the character selected in the selection period, and
In response to being controlled to the specific mode by the specific mode control means, the character information stored by the character information storage means (for example, in FIGS. 19B and 19d) on the liquid crystal display 51. The character A selected in advance is updated to the character information that can identify the character according to the player's intention. The update means in the specific mode (for example, the character selected by the player in the mobile interlocking mode is updated as the character information. (See [About the default character when linked with a mobile phone] in the modified example).

According to such a configuration, the player can select a character that suits the player's taste, and the character can be used as the default character specified from the character information.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above,
During the selection period, a plurality of characters can be selected (for example, character A and character B can be selected at the same time).
The character information storage means can store the character information capable of identifying the plurality of selected characters.
When the character information that can identify the plurality of characters is stored, the updating means uses the character information among the game history information stored in the history information storage means according to the progress of the game. The game history information of each of the plurality of specified characters is updated (for example, with respect to the characters of "characters A and B", when one game progresses, the game history information is changed to "10 games" for "character A". Is updated to "11 games", and "Character B" is updated from "10 games" to "11 games") (see [Selection of multiple characters] in the modified example).

According to such a configuration, the history of two or more characters can be accumulated at the same time, which is advantageous for the player.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above,
During the selection period, a plurality of characters can be selected (for example, character A and character B can be selected at the same time).
The character information storage means can store the character information capable of identifying the plurality of selected characters.
The history information storage means can store the game history information of the plurality of characters.
When the character information that can identify the plurality of characters is stored, the updating means uses the character information among the game history information stored in the history information storage means according to the progress of the game. The game history information of the plurality of specified characters is updated (for example, with respect to the characters of "characters A and B", when one game progresses, the game history information is changed to "10" for "characters A and B". Update from "Game" to "11 Games") (See [Selection of Multiple Characters] in the modified example).

According to such a configuration, the history of two or more characters can be accumulated at the same time, which is advantageous for the player.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above,
Of the game history information stored in the history information storage means, the character updating means (for example, "character A") for updating the game history information of the character specified from the character information according to the progress of the game. Regarding the character, when the game progresses by one game, the game history information is updated from "10 games" to "11 games").
When the control to the selection period is started, the character displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the state in which the character specified from the character information is selected (for example, FIGS. 19B and 19D) is selected. Character A is selected as the default character among A to C).

According to such a configuration, the game history related to the character can be accumulated, and by setting the default option as the character currently selected when selecting the character, the game can be played without inadvertently changing the character. can do.

It may have the following configuration.
In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention
In a gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) that plays a game
A reception means (for example, a part that performs the processing of Sf5 in FIG. 13) that receives an operation (for example, a menu display operation) performed by the player, and
Specific control setting means (for example, main control unit 41, FIG. 8) for setting specific control (for example, setting a game by inputting a password or setting a game by a simple start) based on the reception means receiving the operation. The part shown) and
It is provided with a reception notification means (for example, a portion that performs the processing shown in FIG. 12) for notifying that the operation can be received.
When the specific control is not set, the reception notification means starts the notification from a predetermined timing related to the end of the game, and when the specific control is set, the notification is started from a specific timing after the predetermined timing. (For example, the part where Se4 and Se6 in FIG. 12 are processed).

According to this configuration, it is possible to reduce the annoyance felt by the player while promoting the setting of the specific control.

The receiving means makes it possible to accept an operation before a specific timing when the specific control is set (for example, a portion of Sf2 in FIG. 13 where Sf5 is processed when Y).

According to this configuration, it is possible to proceed to the setting of the specific control by the operation.
The reception notification means performs notification in different modes depending on whether the specific control is set and when the specific control is not set (for example, the portion that performs the processing of Se4 and Se6 in FIG. 12).

According to this configuration, it is possible to reduce the annoyance felt by the player while promoting the setting of the specific control.

Advantageous state control means (for example, main control unit 41) that controls an advantageous state (for example, BB or RB) that is advantageous for the player, and
It is provided with a reception limiting means (for example, a portion that processes Sf5 when N in Sf4 in FIG. 13) that limits reception by the reception means until a predetermined number of games are played after the advantageous state ends.

According to this configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to end the game immediately after the advantageous state ends.

When the result of the game is a specific result (for example, one of RB, BB (1), and BB (2) wins a prize), the reception limiting means for restricting the reception by the reception means (for example, N in Sf3 of FIG. 13). A part for processing Sf5 at the time of

According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the result of the game from hindering the interest in the specific result.

An operation promotion notification means (for example, an effect switch LED56a) that encourages the player to operate by emitting light and prompts the player to perform an operation according to the light emitting mode by changing the light emitting mode.
When prompting an operation during the execution of the effect, the operation promotion notification means is made to emit light in the first light emitting mode (for example, the portion where the processing of Sg2 in FIG. 14 is performed), and the specific control setting is shifted to a possible state. In the second light emitting mode (for example, the portion where the processing of Sg5 in FIG. 14 is performed), the light emitting notification means is made to emit light, and the specific control can be set from a plurality of types of specific controls. When prompting the operation of selecting the specific control to be performed, the notification control means for causing the operation promotion notification means to emit light in the first issuing mode (for example, the portion where the processing of Sg2 in FIG. 14 is performed) is provided.

According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent erroneous operation.
It is a gaming machine (slot machine described in Modification 2) capable of playing games.
An operation receiving means (sub-control) capable of accepting a plurality of types of operations including a first operation (operation to the decision switch 202 in FIG. 22) and a second operation (operation to the left switch 201 or right switch 203 in FIG. 22). Part 91) and
When the first operation is accepted and the second operation is accepted, the end control for terminating the specific mode (simple user mode or normal user mode) can be executed, while only the first operation is accepted. Depending on the case, the termination control is not executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 22, the user mode is not terminated by operating only the determination switch 202, but the operation to the determination switch 202 and the left switch 201 and the right are performed. It includes a mode control means (sub-control unit 91) that terminates the user mode by operating at least one of the switches 203.

According to such a configuration, the specific mode is not terminated only by the first operation, but is terminated when the first operation is accepted and the second operation is accepted, which is not related to the intention of the player. It is possible to prevent the specific mode from being terminated as much as possible.

It is a game machine capable of playing (slot machine 1 described in the first modification).
Movable means (movable means 901 to 903) and
Movable means control means (sub control unit 91) that controls the operation of the movable means, and
Reception means (player side setting switch 70) that accepts the player's operation,
Specific control execution means (sub-control unit 91) that performs specific control (display of setting screen) according to the reception of the reception means, and
With
The movable means control means controls the confirmation operation of the movable means (moves the movable means 901 to 903 to the movable positions 921 to 923 and then moves to the initial positions 911 to 913). Confirmation operation control means (sub-control). Including part 91)
The specific control execution means does not execute the specific control even if the reception means receives an operation of the player during the confirmation operation execution period, which is a period in which the confirmation operation control means controls the confirmation operation of the movable means. ..

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent specific control from being performed while the movable member is operating.

It is a game machine capable of playing (slot machine 1 described in the first modification).
Movable means (movable means 901 to 903) and
Movable means control means (sub control unit 91) that controls the operation of the movable means, and
Reception means (player side setting switch 70) that accepts the player's operation,
Specific control execution means (sub-control unit 91) that performs specific control (display of setting screen) according to the reception of the reception means, and
It is equipped with a reception notification means (lights the player side setting switch 70) to notify that the player's operation can be accepted.
The movable means control means controls the confirmation operation of the movable means (moves the movable means 901 to 903 to the movable positions 921 to 923 and then moves to the initial positions 911 to 913). Confirmation operation control means (sub-control). Including part 91)
The reception notification means does not notify that the player's operation can be accepted during the confirmation operation execution period, which is the period during which the confirmation operation control means controls the confirmation operation of the movable means (player side). Turn off the setting switch 70).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from performing the specific control operation while the movable member is operating.

In addition, the present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the composition of the role which was decided as a prize. It is a figure which shows the target role of the internal lottery according to a game state. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game processing executed by the main control part. It is a figure which shows the transition of the main menu screen. It is a figure (the 1) for demonstrating the password input operation. It is a figure (the 2) for demonstrating the password input operation. It is a figure for demonstrating the output of a 2D code. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the menu display operation reception notification processing executed in the timer interrupt processing (sub) executed by a sub-control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the menu display operation reception process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) executed by a sub-control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the LED control process which is executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) executed by a sub-control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the voice setting operation reception notification processing executed in the timer interrupt processing (sub) executed by a sub-control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the voice setting operation reception process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) executed by a sub-control unit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the character selection and the like for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the character production in which a plurality of characters appear. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation of the movable means in the modification 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the screen transition of this embodiment in the user mode in the modification 2. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the modification 3.

[Slot machine configuration example]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the slot machine 1 is composed of a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b rotatably pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. ..

As shown in FIG. 2, inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer circumference (hereinafter, left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, right reel 2R). Are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R are provided on the front door 1b. It is arranged so that it can be seen from the perspective window 3.

As shown in FIG. 3, "black 7", "net 7 (shaded 7)", "white 7", "BAR", and "black 7", "BAR", and "black 7", "net 7", "BAR", and "black 7" A plurality of mutually distinguishable symbols such as "replay", "watermelon", "cherry", "bell", and "orange" are drawn in a predetermined order, 21 for each reel 2. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the perspective window 3, respectively.

Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIGS. 2 and 4) provided corresponding to each. As a result, the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed on the perspective window 3 while continuously changing. Further, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, so that three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the perspective window 3 as a display result.

Inside each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R for detecting a reference position and a reel LED 55 for irradiating each reel 2L, 2C, 2R from the back surface are provided. ing. The reel LED 55 is composed of 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, and is configured so that each symbol can be irradiated independently.

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

For the front door 1b, a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals (game value) can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (number of medals stored as game value owned by the player) are used. , MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the maximum number of medals (in this embodiment, 3 medals in any gaming state) among the specified number of medals determined according to the gaming state within that range. , Settlement switch 10 operated when the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned), and the game is started. The start switch 7 operated at the time, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, and the production switch 56 (CHANGE button) for use in the production are games. It is provided so that it can be operated by a person.

Further, a cross key 58 and a decision button 59 are provided below the effect switch 56. The cross key 58 is used for voice-related settings. The music can be changed by operating the cross key 58 in the vertical direction when the game is not being played. Specifically, each time the cross key 58 is operated upward or downward, the music is switched in a predetermined order. Then, when the operation of the cross key 58 is stopped and the enter button 59 is operated, the selected music is confirmed, and the change of the music is completed. These series of operations are called music setting. When the music is switched by operating the cross key 58, the music name is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 and the music switched from the speakers 53 and 54 is played back in conjunction with the music switching.

In addition, the volume of the music can be changed by operating the cross key 58 in the left-right direction when the game is not being played. Specifically, if you operate it to the left, the volume will decrease, and if you operate it to the right, the volume will increase. Then, when the operation of the cross key 58 is stopped and the enter button 59 is operated, the selected volume is confirmed, and the volume change is completed. These series of operations are called volume setting. When the cross key 58 is operated to adjust the volume, the volume is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 in conjunction with the switching of the volume, and the volume of the music being played is also switched from the speakers 53 and 54.

In this way, if you change the song, the changed song will be played at the set volume, and if you change the volume, the set song will be played at the changed volume, making it easier to understand the selected content. Can be done.

In the present embodiment, it is possible to change only the music or the volume, and it is possible to change and confirm only one of them. Also, if only one of them is changed and the other is changed and confirmed, the setting of one is also confirmed with the changed setting. With such a configuration, it is possible to simplify the operation related to changing the music or the volume.

Further, on the front door 1b, a credit display 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like are displayed. Game auxiliary display 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 1, 2BETLED15 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 2, and that the number of bets is set to 3. 3BETLED16 that notifies by lighting, insertion request LED17 that notifies by lighting that a medal can be inserted, start effective LED18 that notifies that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective, weight (previous time) Waiting LED19 to notify by lighting that it is in the state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reel because a certain period of time has not passed from the start of the game, and replay that notifies by lighting that the replay game to be described later is in progress A game display unit 13 provided with the middle LED 20 is provided.

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, a BET switch effective LED21 (see FIG. 4) is provided to notify by lighting that the operation of setting the number of bets by operating the MAXBET switch 6 is effective, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided to notify by lighting that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective. Has been done.

Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 that detects an error state described later and a reset operation for canceling the stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, and the setting value described later is being changed or the setting value is being confirmed. Enables / disables the set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time, and the stop function that controls the stop state (the state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) at the end of the BB described later. A stop switch 36a for selecting, and an automatic settlement function that controls automatic settlement processing (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of BB described later / The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting invalidity and the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are provided on the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 5) side or the medal payout outlet 9 side, which will be described later, provided inside the housing 1a. A medal selector (not shown) having a flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to any one of the above, a medal selector 31 having an insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side, A door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b is provided.

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

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

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

When playing a game on a slot machine 1 having such a configuration, the player first inserts medals from the medal insertion unit 4 or sets the number of bets using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When the specified number of bets determined according to the game state is set, the winning lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 1) are valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. It becomes a state. In the present embodiment, the specified number of bets is set to 3 regardless of the gaming state, and when the specified number of bets is set, the winning lines L1 to L5 become effective. If more than the maximum number of medals are inserted out of the specified number corresponding to the gaming state, that amount will be added to the credit.

The winning line is a line set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the winning lines L1 set across the symbols arranged in the middle of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, and the symbols arranged in the upper stages of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are straddled. The winning line L2 set in the above, the winning line L3 set across the symbols arranged in the lower row of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the upper row of the left reel 2L, the middle row of the middle reel 2C, the lower row of the right reel 2R, that is. , Winning line L4 set across the symbols lined up to the right, lower row of the left reel 2L, middle row of the middle reel 2C, upper row of the right reel 2R, that is, winning set across the symbols lined up to the right Five types of line L5 are defined as winning lines.

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

Then, when all the reels (right reel 2L, middle reel 2C and right reel 2R) are stopped, one game ends, and a combination of predetermined symbols on the valid winning line (valid winning line). When (hereinafter, also referred to as a combination) stops as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, a prize is generated, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the prize. It will be added to the credit. Further, when the maximum number of credits (50 in the present embodiment) is reached, medals are paid out directly from the medal payout exit 9 (see FIG. 4). If a combination of symbols with medals is paid out on multiple valid winning lines, the total number of payouts specified for each combination of symbols on the valid winning line is totaled. The medal will be given to the player. However, an upper limit (15 medals in this embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be paid out in one game, and if the total number of medals to be paid out exceeds the upper limit, the maximum number of medals will be given. The Rukoto. In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the gaming state stops on the effective winning line as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the combination of symbols is shifted to the gaming state according to the combination of symbols. ..

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game control board 40 controls the game state, the effect control board 90 controls the effect according to the game state, and the power supply board 101 generates a drive power source for the electric components constituting the slot machine 1, and each electric component is generated. Is supplied to.

AC100V power is supplied to the power supply board 101 from the outside. The power supply board 101 generates a DC voltage required for driving each electric component constituting the slot machine 1 from the AC100V power supply, and is connected to the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 connected via the game control board 40. Supply.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the backup power supply is supplied to the main control unit 41 even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41b is held while the backup power supply is supplied.

As a basic process, the main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes, and gradually loops according to the change in the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process of migrating to. Further, the main CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and when an interrupt occurs, it can interrupt the basic process and execute the interrupt process, and the voltage output from the power interruption detection circuit 48. The power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed in response to the input of the decrease signal, and the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). The execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to be longer than the total time of the time in which the process repeated according to the control state in the basic process completes and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main). This means that the process of repeating the timer interrupt process (main) between this time and the next time according to the control state always completes at least one cycle.

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

An effect switch 56 (in this embodiment, it is described as a “CHANGE button” on its outer surface) is connected to the effect control board 90 so that the detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. It has become.

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

Further, a cross key 58 and a decision button 59 are connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal is input when these are operated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. More specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 stages of 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate and decreasing the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. The set value may be set in 3 steps such as 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, H (High), or 7 steps 1 to 7, and is not limited to 6 steps.

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

Further, in order to confirm the set value, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on after the game is finished and the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value display 24 displays the setting value read from the RAM 41b, so that the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the progress of the game is impossible, and by turning off the setting key switch 37, the setting confirmation state ends and the game returns to the state in which the progress is possible.

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

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

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

As the roles in the slot machine 1, regular bonuses (hereinafter referred to as RB) and big bonuses (1) and (2) (hereinafter referred to as BB (1) and (2)) are defined as special roles. There is. In addition, watermelon, cherry, and bell are defined as small roles, and replay is defined as a replay role.

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

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

The bell will be awarded when the combination of "bell-bell-bell" is aligned on any of the winning lines in any game state, and 12 medals will be paid out.

A replay is a prize when the combination of "replay-replay-replay" is aligned on the winning line in the normal game state. When the replay wins, no medals will be paid out, but the next game can be started without setting the number of bets again, so three medals corresponding to the number of bets that do not need to be set in the next game will be paid out. It is virtually the same as being done.

The RB wins when the combination of "net 7-net 7-black 7" is aligned on any of the winning lines in the game state other than RB, and the game state shifts to RB. RB is a game state that is more advantageous to the player than other game states by increasing the winning probability of a small role, especially a bell, and after the start of RB, when 12 games are digested or 4 games are won (4 games). Any type of role is acceptable), whichever comes first.

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

When BB (1) and (2) win, the game state shifts to BB and at the same time shifts to RB, and when RB ends, if BB does not end, it shifts to RB again and BB ends. It is repeatedly controlled to the RB state until. That is, during BB, it is always controlled to the RB state. Then, the BB ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the BB exceeds 480. At the end of the BB, the RB also ends regardless of whether or not the RB end condition is satisfied.

The lottery roles (lottery target roles) listed above are examples of some of the lottery roles in the slot machine 1, and the lottery roles (weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry, etc.) described later are exemplified. ) Is also included in the lottery role in the slot machine 1. Weak watermelons are lottery players who can win at the same time as BB (1) or BB (2), and the percentage of BB (1) or BB (2) actually winning at the same time is highest in the middle cherry. This is followed by strong cherries, strong watermelons, weak cherries, and weak watermelons, with the bell set to be the lowest.

Further, the above-mentioned "normal game state" includes a game state (for example, RT0 to RT4) in which the winning probability of the replay is different. In "RB (BB)", the winning probability of a small winning combination is higher than that in the "normal gaming state (RT0 to RT4)".

The main control unit 41 can be controlled to AT (assist time) as described later. During AT, the operation procedure for deriving the promotion replay that shifts to RT, which increases the probability of winning the replay, the operation procedure for avoiding the derivation of the transition roll that causes the player to fall into the normal gaming state from RT, and the push order bell winning. A process for executing a navigation effect that can specify an operation procedure (correct answer procedure) for stopping a symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN, such as an operation procedure for winning a bell at times, is executed. When a promotion replay is derived, it is controlled to RT where the probability of winning the replay is high. As a result, when controlled by the AT, it becomes possible to control the state in which the probability of winning the replay is high (for example, RT). Further, when controlled by the AT, it can be operated by the operation procedure of winning the bell when the push order bell is won.

Subsequently, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, whether or not to allow the winning of each of the above-mentioned combinations is determined before the display results of all reels (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C and right reel 2R) are derived and displayed (actually, It is determined (when the start switch 7 is detected). In the internal lottery, first, a random number (an integer of 0 to 65535) for the internal lottery is acquired. Then, for each combination determined according to the game state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the acquired random number for the internal lottery and the number of determination values of each combination determined according to the game state, the number of bets, and the set value. A lottery will be held accordingly.

In the present embodiment, the winning combination to be the target of the internal lottery differs depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state or the RB (BB), and in the normal gaming state, whether or not the special role is being carried over. The target of the internal lottery also differs depending on (normal: normal game state in which the special role is not carried over, winning: normal game state in which the special role is carried over).

If the game state is the normal game state and the special role is not carried over, RB, BB (1), BB (2), RB + watermelon, RB + cherry, BB (1) + watermelon, BB (1) + Cherry, BB (2) + watermelon, BB (2) + cherry, replay, watermelon, cherry, and bell are read out in order as the target of the internal lottery.

If the game state is the normal game state and the special role is carried over, the replay, watermelon, cherry, and bell are read out in order as the target role of the internal lottery.

If the game state is RB (BB), watermelon, cherry, and bell are read out in order as the target combination of the internal lottery.

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

When the winning of any of the winning combinations is determined in the internal lottery, the main CPU 41a sets the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination to the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 41b. The internal winning flag storage work is composed of a 2-byte storage area, in which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storage work in which the winning flag of the special combination is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general combination. It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when the special role is won, the main CPU 41a sets the winning flag of the special role indicating that the special role has been won in the special role storage work, and the winning flag set in the general role storage work. Clear. When the general combination is won, the main CPU 41a sets a winning flag of the general combination indicating that the general combination has been won in the general combination storage work. If neither combination nor combination of combinations is won, only the general combination storage work is cleared.

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

Next, when the main CPU 41a detects the operation of any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control for deriving the display result to the corresponding reel will be described. When the main CPU 41a detects the operation of any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the number of steps from the reel reference position (for example, the 0th region) at the time when the stop operation is detected is set. Based on this, the area number of the stop operation position is specified, the stop control table of the reel in which the stop operation is detected is referred to, and the number of sliding frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired. Then, the main CPU 41a controls to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number corresponding to the stop position several minutes ahead of the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in the present embodiment, the perspective window 3). It will stop at the area of the lower symbol).

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

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

In the present embodiment, when any combination is won, a stop control table is generated that controls to draw the combination to the maximum within the range of 4 frames on any winning line. In addition, if none of the winning combinations are won, a stop control table is generated so as to control that none of the winning combinations are aligned on the winning line. That is, when any combination is won, if the stop operation is performed within the range of 4 frames of the winning combination, control is performed so that the combination of symbols according to the winning combination is aligned, for example, the number of sliding frames stops at 2 frames. There is no such thing. In addition, if no combination is won, even if any combination is stopped within the range of 0 frames, the number of sliding frames is set, so that no combination is controlled. ..

The "bell" on the left reel 2L, the "bell" on the middle reel 2C, and the "bell" on the right reel 2R are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less, and when the bell is won, at what timing each reel should be stopped. Even if you go in, the combination of "bell-bell-bell" will always be on the winning line, and the bell will win the prize. In addition, the "replay" of the left reel 2L, the "replay" of the middle reel 2C, and the "replay" of the right reel 2R are also arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less, and when the replay is won, each reel is stopped. Regardless of the timing, the combination of "replay-replay-replay" will always be on the winning line, and the replay will win the prize.

On the other hand, the "cherries" on the left reel 2L are arranged at intervals exceeding 7 frames, and when the cherry is won, if the left reel 2L is stopped at the timing when the "cherry" is pulled in, the "cherry" is "cherry". The combination of "-ANY-Bell" or "Cherry-ANY-Replay" will be aligned with the winning line and the cherry will win. On the other hand, if the right reel 2R is stopped at a timing outside the pull-in range of the "cherry", the cherry will not win the prize and will be missed.

In addition, the left reel 2L "watermelon", the middle reel 2C "watermelon", and the right reel 2R "watermelon" are also arranged at intervals exceeding 4 frames, and when the watermelon is won, the "watermelon" If the stop operation of each reel is performed at the timing of the pull-in range, the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" will be aligned on the winning line and the watermelon will win the prize. On the other hand, if the stop operation is performed at a timing when any one of the reels is out of the pull-in range of the "watermelon", the watermelon will not win the prize and will be missed.

Also, regarding BB (1) to (2), there are places where the constituent symbols are arranged at intervals exceeding 4 frames, and even if any of BB (1) to (2) is won, the winning BB If you stop each reel at the timing when it becomes the pull-in range of the constituent symbols of, the winning BB will win, but at the timing when any one reel is out of the pull-in range of the winning BB's constituent symbols. If the stop operation is performed, the BB will not win the prize and will be missed. Even if the BB is missed as described above, it will be carried over to the next game, so if you win the BB once, even if you miss it, you will win a prize by performing a stop operation at an appropriate timing after the next game. It becomes possible to make it.

The special role and the small role are won at the same time, such as when the special role is carried over from before the previous game and the small role is won, or when the special role and the small role are won at the same time when the special role is not carried over. If so, the number of sliding frames is set so that the winning small winning combination is drawn to the maximum within the range of 4 frames, and the winning small winning combination is placed on the winning line. For the stop operation position that cannot be pulled in within the range of frames, create a stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so that the winning special role is drawn to the maximum within the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and stop the reel. Take control. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if it is possible to align and stop the winning small wins in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, control is performed to align and stop the winning combination. If you cannot draw a small winning combination with a maximum of 4 frames on the line, and if you can stop the special winning combination with a maximum of 4 frames on the winning line, Is controlled to align and stop. That is, the winning combination is controlled to be removed and stopped within the pull-in range of 4 frames. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the small winning combination on the winning line is prioritized over the special winning combination, and the special winning combination can be activated only when the small winning combination cannot be drawn in.

In this embodiment, when the special combination and the small combination are elected at the same time, the control of aligning the small combination on the winning line is prioritized over the special combination, and the special combination is only when the small combination cannot be drawn in. However, the control of aligning the special role on the winning line is prioritized over the small role, and it is possible to win the small role only when the special role cannot be drawn in. It may be configured.

When the special role is carried over from before the previous game and the re-game role is won, or when the special role and the re-game role are won at the same time when the special role is not carried over, the special role and the re-game role are If the game is won at the same time, when the stop operation is performed, the control is performed so that the symbols of the re-game combination are aligned and stopped within a pull-in range of up to 4 frames on the winning line. In this case, the symbols constituting the replay combination are arranged within 5 symbols for all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, that is, at intervals of 4 frames or less, and 4 frames are retracted. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the range, if the special combination and the replaying combination are won at the same time, it will always be replayed regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. All the game roles will be awarded. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the re-game combination on the winning line is prioritized over the special combination, and the re-game combination is sure to win the prize.

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

In the present embodiment, the control for stopping the corresponding reel is performed on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, but it is determined in advance after the reel rotation starts. When the set automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, the automatic stop control may be performed to automatically stop each reel on the assumption that the stop operation has been performed. In this case, the reels are stopped without the operation of the player. Therefore, even if any of the winning combinations is won, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any of the winning combinations. ..

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

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a has a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a push order command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning judgment command, a payout start command, and a payout end for the effect control board 90. Sends multiple types of commands, including commands, game status commands, standby commands, stop commands, error commands, return commands, setting start commands, confirmation start commands, confirmation end commands, and operation detection commands.

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

The BET command is a command that can specify the number of medals inserted, that is, the number of medals used to set the number of medals, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game, and a specified number of bets. It is transmitted when a medal is inserted or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the bet number in a state where the number is not set. Further, since the BET command is transmitted when the bet number setting operation is performed, it is possible to identify that the bet number setting operation has been performed by receiving the BET command.

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

The internal winning command is a command that can identify the group to which the winning winning combination belongs according to the result of the internal lottery. The internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. By receiving the internal winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can operate the start switch 7 and identify the group to which the winning lottery target combination belongs.

The push order command is a command that can specify an operation procedure (also referred to as a correct answer procedure) for stopping a symbol combination that is advantageous to the player according to the lottery target combination won in the internal lottery. The push order command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. During AT, a push order command that can identify the correct answer procedure is sent, and during non-AT, unlike the command that can identify the correct answer procedure, a predetermined standard procedure (for example, the left first) regardless of the correct answer procedure. A push order command that can specify (1 stop) is sent. The sub-control unit 91 can specify the correct answer procedure by receiving the push order command.

The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when the rotation of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R is started.

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

The winning judgment command is a command that can specify whether or not there is a winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, and is transmitted after all reels are stopped and the winning judgment is made.

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

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

The standby command is a command indicating that the game shifts to the standby state, and when the game shifts to the standby state after a certain period of time has passed without setting the bet number after one game is completed, credit (used to set the bet number) It is sent after the payout of medals by settlement (including medals) is completed and the payout end command is sent.

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

An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error state and the type of error state. When an error is determined and controlled to an error state, an error command indicating the occurrence of an error state and its type is sent. When the reset operation is performed and the error state is released, an error command indicating the error state is released is sent.

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

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

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

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

Of these commands above, the setting start command, the error command indicating a RAM error, and the return command are generated before interrupts are permitted in the startup process, and are assigned to the special work of the RAM 41b. It is stored in the credit buffer and sent immediately.

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

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

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

Further, the main CPU 41a stores the commands in the normal command transmission buffer in the game processing in the order in which they are generated, and in the command transmission processing, the commands are stored in the normal command transmission buffer in the order in which they are generated and stored. Send a command. That is, the commands stored in the normal command transmission buffer are transmitted in the order in which they are generated and stored.

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

Next, the content of the process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described.
[Initial setting process]
First, the initial setting process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described. When power is supplied and a reset signal is input from the reset circuit 49, the main control unit 41 performs a system reset and executes a start-up process. Then, by executing the startup process, the interrupt master permission flag (IMF) assigned to the program status word (PSW) of the CPU core becomes 0, and the interrupt prohibition state is set. In addition, initial values are set in internal function registers (CTC control registers, registers related to random number circuits, etc.) by startup processing. After that, the initial setting process is performed according to the program stored in the ROM 41b as a user program.

[Game processing]
The game processing executed by the main control unit 41 for each game will be described with reference to FIG. 7. The main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the game control process, first, a bet number setting and a BET process for credit settlement and bet number settlement are performed (Sd1).

After setting the number of bets, when the start switch 7 is operated, an internal lottery process for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of winning by a random number lottery (internal lottery) is performed (Sd2).

When the internal lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the stop switches 8L to 8R are enabled after starting the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R on the condition that a specified period (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game. And stop the rotation of the reel according to the stop operation (Sd3).

When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process is performed to determine whether or not a winning or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line (Sd4).

When the winning determination process is completed, the payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of winning, and the gaming state is changed according to the combination of symbols on the winning line (Sd5).

When the payout process is completed, the game end process is performed (Sd6). In the game end process, a process of setting the game state is executed in preparation for the next game. As a result, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next game is started.

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

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

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a gives an experience value on the condition that a predetermined achievement condition is satisfied when a password (key data) described later is input by the player at the start of the game. The level is added every time 10 experience points are acquired. Then, each time the level value exceeds a certain value, the number of types of effects that may be executed is increased. More 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. In addition to the effect patterns registered in the effect table 1, an effect pattern not registered in the effect table 1 is defined, and in the effect table 3, in addition to the effect patterns registered in the effect tables 1 and 2. The effect patterns that are not registered in the effect tables 1 and 2 are defined, and the level exceeds 30 by selecting the effect pattern using the effect table according to the current level among the effect tables 1 to 3. In that case, when it exceeds 60, the effect pattern will increase respectively.

The experience value is stored in the experience value storage area allocated to the RAM 91b.
Further, the sub CPU 91a increases the items that can be selected as the effect setting each time the level value exceeds a certain value. More specifically, the frequency of the production (effect setting 1), the main character (effect setting 2), the character's costume (effect setting 3), and the background design of the production (effect setting 4) can be selected by the player's selection operation. In these production settings, you can select from 3 types until the level exceeds 30, 5 types can be selected when the level exceeds 30, and 8 types can be selected when the level exceeds 60. Become.

Achievement conditions for giving experience points include, for example, when a continuous production indicating the possibility of winning a special role is executed, and when a special role is won or missed, or when a bonus confirmation screen is displayed. The experience points given according to the difficulty level of each achievement condition, the current level, and the number of games since the start of the game are determined, and the experience points according to the situation at the time when the achievement conditions are satisfied are set. It will be granted.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a satisfies a predetermined condition in the game when the player inputs a password to be described later or when "easy start" is selected at the start of the game. , Gives coins (three types of gold, silver, and bronze), which is an exchange value when receiving a predetermined privilege from the management server, to the player. The privilege includes, for example, content data such as music, wallpaper, and a standby screen, or data indicating an exchange ticket that can be exchanged for a predetermined item (for example, a two-dimensional code). If the earned coin is gold, the privilege is unconditionally granted, and if it is silver or bronze, a lottery is executed as to whether or not the privilege is granted with a probability according to the earned medal.

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

Specifically, the player selects "password input" from the main menu screen shown in FIG. 8A, and inputs the password issued in advance by the management server according to the previous game history. It is possible to take over the level and production settings (including the stage of the story) and perform the game.

The password (key data) will be described in detail later, but it is possible to specify the anniversary, level, model information, latest information, and other production settings according to the player's individual game history managed by the management server. It is character data consisting of characters.

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

When the main menu screen is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the stop switch 8L is operated to move to the menu item on the left side and the stop switch 8R is operated. This will move you to the menu item on the right. Then, by operating the effect switch 56, the menu item displayed in the foreground is selected. Further, when the effect switch 56 is operated while "End" is displayed as a menu item or the stop switch 8C is operated for a certain period of time or longer, as shown in FIG. 8C, " A completion confirmation screen that allows you to select "YES" or "NO" is displayed. By operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the production switch 56 on this end confirmation screen and selecting "YES" from "YES" and "NO", the basic screen (normal before shifting to the main menu screen) It is designed to return to the screen). It also returns to the basic screen when no operation continues for a period of time specified for each screen.

On the main menu screen before entering the password or before starting the game by simple start, which will be described later, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), "easy start", "password input", "member registration", "stock coin hint" , The "Exit" menu item is displayed.

On the main menu screen in this case, the player can display the stock coin hint screen by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 and selecting "stock coin hint". .. Stock coins are coins (three types of gold, silver, and bronze) that are added and accumulated when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the game in the slot machine 1, regardless of whether or not a password is input. The data indicating the stock coin (stock coin data) is stored in the stock coin storage area allocated to the RAM 91b.

When "stock coin hint" is selected by the player, the sub CPU 91a refers to the stock coin data stored in the stock coin storage area, and a plurality of hint screens are displayed according to the status of the accumulated coins. One of the screens is selected and displayed. In this case, for example, it is suggested that the screen suggests that the value of the accumulated coins is not high, or that the value of the accumulated coins is very high (for example, the number of gold coins is more than a predetermined number). Screen will be displayed.

Stock coins are given to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied at the end of the game. Therefore, by displaying a screen that hints at stock coins in this way, the player can predict how much stock coins are accumulated before entering the password, and more stock coins are accumulated. It is possible to aim and select the accumulated game machines, and it is possible to improve the interest.

Next, the password input operation specifications will be described. As shown in FIG. 9A, the player operates the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 on the main menu screen before entering the password or before starting the game by the simple start described later, and the password menu. When is selected, the password input screen shown in FIG. 9B is displayed by the sub CPU 91a. On the password input screen, as shown in FIG. 9 (c), the characters are moved by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R, and as shown in FIG. 10 (a), the effect switch 56 (CHANGE button) is pressed. By operating, the character displayed in the foreground is selected.

Here, each time one character is selected, the next character can be selected. Further, by operating the effect switch 56 while "back by one character" is displayed in the foreground, the character in the foreground can be selected again. Then, when the 8-character password is selected, the process moves to "OK", and as shown in FIG. 10B, the effect switch 56 is operated with characters other than "1 character back" displayed in the foreground. By doing so, the password input is completed.

When the entered password is authenticated as a legitimate password, a "password OK" screen indicating that the password input has been accepted is displayed as shown in FIG. 10 (c). The password OK screen is closed and switched to the basic screen by operating the effect switch 56 or by elapse of a predetermined time. If the password is not authenticated as a legitimate password, a "password NG" screen (not shown) indicating that the password input has not been accepted is displayed. The password NG screen is also closed and switched to the basic screen when the effect switch 56 is operated or a predetermined time elapses.

When the password is authenticated as a legitimate password, the values of the personal history storage area (total number of games, BB times, RB times, achievement mission history) allocated to the RAM 91b are initialized and analyzed from the password. In the anniversary storage area where the anniversary is assigned to the RAM 91b, the level to be analyzed from the password is stored in the level storage area assigned to the RAM 91b, and the model information for identifying the model to be analyzed from the password is stored in the level storage area. The model information storage area assigned to the RAM 91b contains the latest information indicating the latest game history analyzed from the password, and the latest information storage area assigned to the RAM 91b contains other effect settings 1 to 3 analyzed from the password. , Is set in the effect setting storage area allocated to the RAM 91b. Then, with the above settings, the level and the effect setting according to the previous game history will be inherited by the slot machine 1. Further, at this time, the entered password itself is stored in the password storage area allocated to the RAM 91b.

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

Here, the player's game history (total number of games, BB times, RB times), current level, experience value, number of coins earned, production setting (model information and latest information are not included), achievement mission Information consisting of history and the like is called "game history information". "Game history information" can be stored for each character. The game history information of the character selected for each game is updated according to the progress of the game.

When the player finishes the game, the player outputs a two-dimensional code including the "game history information" of the player from the slot machine 1, acquires it using a mobile terminal, and includes it in the two-dimensional code. The "game history information" can be reflected in the contents of the player database described later provided in the management server.

In this way, the game machine can play a game in a game mode that reflects its own past game history by selecting the player, and such a game mode is called a "mobile interlocking mode". In order to play a game in the "mobile interlocking mode", a mobile terminal or the like is used to connect to the management server, the player's own ID or the like is issued in advance, and when the game is started, a predetermined operation such as ID input is performed. By performing this in the game machine, the game mode can be set to the "mobile interlocking mode".

If "Easy Start" is selected by the player on the main menu screen, unlike the case where the password is entered, the player cannot take over the previous game history and play the game, but the player says " Includes game history, current level, experience points, number of coins earned, production settings (model information and latest information are not included), achievement mission history, etc. from the time when "Easy Start" is selected to the end of the game. The dimension code can be output from the slot machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 11A, on the main menu screen after entering the password or after starting the game by simple start, the menu items of "data clear", "two-dimensional code creation", "today's result", and "end" Is displayed. For example, when "Clear data" is selected by the player on the main menu screen in this case, the password storage area, personal history storage area, experience value storage area, anniversary storage area, etc. allocated to the RAM 91b, Each of the level storage area, model information storage area, latest information storage area, effect setting storage area, and earned coin storage area is cleared.

In addition, when "Today's result" is selected by the player on the main menu screen shown in FIG. 11A, the game history and the current state from the start of the game after entering the password or by the easy start to the present time. The level, experience points, contents of earned coins, history of achievement missions, etc. are displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11A, when the player selects "2D code creation" on the main menu screen, the sub CPU 91a generates a 2D code, and FIG. 11B As shown in the above, the generated two-dimensional code is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The two-dimensional code displayed here includes, for example, in the case of a game in which a password is entered, a URL indicating the location of the normal update page on the management server (normal update URL) and the password entered at the start of the game. Information indicating a game random number (32-bit random number in this embodiment), a game history update data, and acquired data, which are random values acquired each time the two-dimensional code is created, is included. Here, the game history update data and the acquired data constitute game history information.

In the game history update data, each data value (total number of games, BB times, RB times, achievement mission history) stored in the personal history storage area, level value stored in the level storage area, and experience value storage. Experience values stored in the area, effect settings 1 to 3 stored in the effect setting storage area, and the like are stored.

Further, the acquired data shows the same contents as the acquired data (data indicating the number of acquired gold, silver, and bronze coins) stored in the acquired coin storage area.

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

Then, by reading this two-dimensional code with a mobile terminal and accessing the URL of the management server specified by the two-dimensional code, the content specified by the two-dimensional code is reflected in the contents of the player database provided by the management server. It has become so.

In this way, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, by inputting the password when starting the game, the past game history such as the level and the effect setting when the game was played before is reflected (taken over). It is possible to execute the production, and it is possible to perform a continuous production for a long period of time. In addition, since the password is included in the two-dimensional code including the game history information after the game is completed, the password is issued by authenticating the password included in the two-dimensional code on the management server that issues the password. It is possible to determine whether or not the player is a password player. Therefore, even if a third party obtains another person's password to play a game and obtains a two-dimensional code, or obtains another person's two-dimensional code, the game history information included in this two-dimensional code is managed. It cannot be reflected in the player database provided by the server, which will be described later. As a result, it is meaningless to divert or steal the password or the two-dimensional code, so that the diversion or theft of the password or the two-dimensional code can be prevented.

In the present embodiment, in order to receive a password issuance from the management server, the management server is accessed in advance using a mobile terminal, membership registration is performed, and terminal identification information (SIM data) of the mobile terminal is registered. You need to keep it. In the present embodiment, when the player selects "member registration" on the main menu screen shown in FIG. 9A, the sub CPU 91a specifies the URL indicating the location of the member registration page of the management server. A two-dimensional code is generated and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The player can easily access the member registration page of the management server by reading this two-dimensional code with the mobile terminal.

Further, in the present embodiment, even a player who has not accessed the management server and registered as a member in advance can accumulate the game history by selecting the above-mentioned "Easy Start" on the main menu screen. You can start a game using the function. However, in this case, as a matter of course, it is not possible to take over the previous game history and play the game.

After selecting "Easy Start" to start the game, the two-dimensional code displayed when ending the game is different from the case where the password is entered to start the game. Specifically, instead of the normal update URL, a URL indicating the location of the easy start page on the management server is included, and the password is not included. Other information is the same as the two-dimensional code based on the game in which the password is entered.

Then, the player reads the two-dimensional code with the mobile terminal and accesses the URL of the management server specified from the read two-dimensional code. The management server determines whether or not the terminal identification information (SIM data) of the accessed mobile terminal has already been registered. If the terminal identification information of the accessed mobile terminal is not registered, the management server newly registers the player information for the player associated with the terminal identification information in the player database and adds the information. The game history information included in the two-dimensional code output from the slot machine 1 is reflected in the player information.

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

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player can accumulate the game history simply by selecting "Easy Start" on the main menu screen regardless of whether or not the member has been registered. You can start a game using.

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

[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
Next, a timer interrupt process (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 at intervals of 1.12 seconds based on the count value of the internal clock will be described.

In the timer interrupt process (sub), first, the register in use is saved in the stack area.

Next, the power failure determination process is performed. In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage decrease signal has been input from the power failure detection circuit 98, and if the voltage decrease signal has been input, whether or not the voltage decrease signal has been input even in the previous power failure determination process. If a voltage drop signal is input even in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that there is a power failure, and a power failure flag indicating that is set.

After the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not the power failure flag is set, and if the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to the power failure process (sub). In the power interruption process (sub), a process of storing the above-mentioned destruction diagnosis data, RAM parity adjustment data, and the like in the RAM 91c is executed.

If the power failure flag is not set, command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not the command is stored in the command buffer, and if the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer. Then, the process corresponding to the acquired command is executed. Then, the sub-control unit 91 executes processing or the like in response to an operation via the player's main menu screen.

Further, the sub control unit 91 executes a menu display operation reception notification process for notifying that a menu display operation for displaying the main menu screen can be received (see FIG. 12).

Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes a menu display operation reception process for receiving a menu display operation for displaying the main menu screen (see FIG. 13).

Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes an LED control process for controlling the effect switch LED 56a provided inside the effect switch 56 (see FIG. 14). The upper surface of the effect switch 56 is covered with a transparent member, and the light emitted by the effect switch LED 56 can be visually recognized from the outside of the effect switch 56.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes a voice setting operation reception notification process for notifying that the voice setting operation for setting the voice (music and volume) can be received (see FIG. 15).

Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes a voice setting operation reception process for receiving a voice setting operation for setting the voice (see FIG. 16).

[Menu display operation reception notification processing]
Next, the menu display promotion notification process executed by the sub control unit 91 in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the menu display promotion notification process, the sub-control unit 91 first determines whether or not the game is in progress (Se1). If the game is in progress (Y in Se1), the process ends. If the game is not in progress (N in Se1), that is, between the end of the game and the setting of the number of bets, it is determined whether or not the game after entering the password or the game by simple start is performed (Se2). ..

When either the game after entering the password or the game by simple start is performed (Y in Se2), it is determined whether or not 5 seconds have passed since the end of the game (Se3). When 5 seconds have passed since the game ended (Y in Se3), the menu display operation reception notification, which is a notification that the menu display operation for displaying the main menu screen can be accepted, is the first. 1 The notification mode is used (Se4). If 5 seconds have not passed since the game ended (N in Se3), the process ends.

When neither the game after entering the password nor the game by simple start is performed (N in Se2), it is determined whether or not one second has passed since the end of the game (Se5). When 1 second has passed since the end of the game (Y in Se5), the menu display operation reception notification is performed in the second notification mode (Se6). If 1 second has not passed since the game ended (N in Se5), the process ends.

In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a message indicating that the menu display operation can be accepted (that is, a display prompting the operation of the effect switch 56) as the menu display operation reception notification. Then, in the notification of the second notification mode, the message is displayed in characters larger than the notification of the first notification mode.

[Menu display operation reception process]
Next, the menu display operation reception process executed by the sub control unit 91 in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the menu display operation reception process, the sub-control unit 91 first determines whether or not the game is in progress (Sf1). If the game is in progress (Y in Sf1), the process ends. When the game is not in progress (N in Sf1), that is, between the end of the game and the setting of the number of bets, it is determined whether or not the effect switch 56 has been operated as the menu display operation (Sf2). If the effect switch 56 is not operated (N in Sf2), the process ends. When the production switch 56 is operated (Y in Sf2), it is determined whether or not a bonus (BB (1) BB (2), RB) has been won as a result of the finished game (Sf3). .. The sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the bonus has been won based on the command from the main control unit 41.

When the bonus is won (Y in Sf3), the process ends. If the bonus has not been won (N in Sf3), it is determined whether or not it is within 100 games after the end of the bonus (Sf4).

If it is within 100 games after the end of the bonus (Y in Sf4), the process ends. If it is not within 100 games after the end of the bonus (N in Sf4), the main menu screen is displayed (Sf5).

[LED control processing]
Next, the LED control process executed by the sub control unit 91 in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the LED control process, the sub-control unit 91 first determines whether or not an operation promotion effect that requires the operation of the effect switch 56 is being executed (Sg1). In the operation promotion effect, the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 changes in conjunction with the operation of the effect switch 56, and the result of the effect is displayed when the operation is performed a certain number of times. When the operation promotion effect is being executed (Y in Sg1), the effect switch LED56a is turned on (Sg2). As a result, the operation of the effect switch 56 is promoted as an operation in the operation promotion effect.

On the other hand, when the operation promotion effect is not being executed (N in Sg1), it is determined whether or not the main menu screen is being displayed (Sg3). When the main menu screen is being displayed (Y in Sg3), the effect switch LED56a is turned on in the same manner as during the operation promotion effect (Sg2). As a result, the operation of the effect switch 56 is promoted as a determination operation on the main menu screen.

When the main menu screen is not being displayed (N in Sg3), it is determined whether or not the menu display operation reception notification is being executed (Sg4). When the menu display operation reception notification is being executed (Y in Sg4), the effect switch LED56a is blinked (Sg5). As a result, the operation of the effect switch 56 is promoted as a menu display operation.

Further, when the menu display operation reception notification is not being executed (N in Sg4), the effect switch LED 52a is turned off (Sg6).

[Voice setting operation reception notification processing]
Next, the voice setting operation reception notification processing executed by the sub control unit 91 in the timer interrupt processing (sub) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 15, in the voice setting operation reception notification processing, the sub-control unit 91 first determines whether or not the game is in progress (Sh1). If the game is in progress (Y in Sh1), the process ends. When not in the game (N in Sh1), that is, between the end of the game and the setting of the number of bets, at least one of the music and the volume is changed by operating the cross key 58 and the enter button 59. It is determined whether or not it is (Sh2).

When either one is changed (Y in Sh2), it is determined whether or not 5 seconds have passed since the end of the game (Sh3). When 5 seconds have passed since the game ended (Y in Sh3), a voice setting operation for notifying that a voice setting operation for setting a voice (music and volume) can be accepted. The reception notification is performed in the first notification mode (Sh4). If 5 seconds have not passed since the game ended (N in Sh3), the process ends.

If none of them have been changed (N in Sh2), it is determined whether or not one second has elapsed since the end of the game (Sh5). When 1 second has passed since the end of the game (Y in Sh5), the voice setting operation reception notification is performed in the second notification mode (Sh6). If 1 second has not passed since the game ended (N in Sh5), the process ends.

In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a message indicating that a change in music or volume can be accepted (that is, a display prompting the operation of the cross key 58) as a voice setting operation reception notification. Then, in the notification of the second notification mode, the message is displayed in characters larger than the notification of the first notification mode.

Further, in the present embodiment, when at least one of the music and the volume is changed, the timing of executing the voice setting operation reception notification is delayed, but it may be delayed only when both changes are made. It is possible. That is, when multiple settings are possible as specific voice control settings, the notification timing may be delayed compared to when all the settings have been made. It is possible.

[Voice setting operation reception process]
Next, the voice setting operation reception process executed by the sub control unit 91 in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 16, in the voice setting operation reception process, the sub control unit 91 first determines whether or not the game is in progress (Sj1). If the game is in progress (Y in Sj1), the process ends. When not in the game (N in Sj1), that is, between the end of the game and the setting of the number of bets, it is determined whether or not the cross key 58 has been operated (Sj2). If the cross key 58 is not operated (N in Sj2), the process proceeds to Sj5. Although not shown, if the music is not being played, the process ends without proceeding to Sj5.

When the cross key 58 is operated (Y in Sj2), it is determined whether or not the operation in the vertical direction is performed (Sj3). When an operation in the vertical direction is performed (Y in Sj3), the music selected by the operation of the cross key 58 is played back from the speakers 53 and 54 (Sj4). Further, at this time, the music name of the selected music is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. Then, it is determined whether or not the decision button 59 has been operated (Sj5). If the enter button 59 is not operated (N in Sj5), the process ends. When the enter button 59 is operated (Y in Sj5), the selected song is confirmed (Sj6). Specifically, a flag indicating the selected song is set in the RAM 91c. In addition, the playback of the music is terminated in accordance with the operation of the enter button 59.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the vertical operation is not performed in Sj3 (N in Sj3), that is, when the horizontal operation is performed, the music being set at the selected volume is set to the speaker 53, Play from 54 (Sj7). Then, it is determined whether or not the decision button 59 has been operated (Sj5). If the enter button 59 is not operated (N in Sj5), the process ends. When the enter button 59 is operated (Y in Sj5), the selected volume is confirmed (Sj6). Specifically, a flag indicating the selected volume is set in the RAM 91c. In addition, the playback of the music is terminated in accordance with the operation of the enter button 59.

In the present embodiment, when either the music or the volume is changed and the decision button 59 is changed without operating the decision button 59, both are confirmed. That is, both changes can be made without changing one and operating the decision button 59 and then changing the other and operating the decision button 59. As a result, the operation can be simplified. It is also possible to configure so that when one of them is changed and the other is changed, the content of one is fixed at that time. In this case as well, the operation can be simplified.

In the present embodiment, the changed music or volume is confirmed by the operation of the enter button 59, but for example, when the game is started or when the effect switch 56 is operated. The confirmation method may be another method, such as confirmation or confirmation when a predetermined time has elapsed after the change.

[Specific example of menu display operation reception notification]
Next, a specific example of performing the menu display promotion notification will be described.

As shown in FIG. 17 (a), when neither the game after entering the password nor the game by easy start is performed, the main menu screen is displayed one second after the game ends. The menu display operation reception notification, which is a notification that the menu display operation of the above is possible, is performed in the first notification mode. Specifically, the message "menu display by operating the chance button" is displayed in the first notification mode as a message indicating that the menu display operation can be accepted from the liquid crystal display 51. The chance button indicates a production switch 56. Further, the menu display operation (that is, the operation of the effect switch 56) is set to be acceptable at the same time as the end of the game. That is, the menu display operation is ready to be accepted even before the menu display operation reception notification is performed.

As shown in FIG. 17B, when a game after entering the password or a game by simple start is being performed, the menu display operation reception notification is sent to the second notification mode when 5 seconds have passed since the end of the game. Do it with. Specifically, the message "menu display by operating the chance button" is displayed in the second notification mode as a message indicating that the menu display operation can be accepted from the liquid crystal display 51. In the notification of the second notification mode, the message is displayed in characters smaller than the notification of the first notification mode shown in FIG. 17A. The chance button indicates a production switch 56. In addition, the menu display operation is ready to be accepted at the same time as the end of the game. That is, the menu display operation is ready to be accepted even before the menu display operation reception notification is performed.

[Specific example of voice setting operation reception notification]
Next, a specific example of performing voice setting operation reception notification will be described.

As shown in FIG. 18A, when neither the music nor the volume has been changed, a voice setting operation for setting the voice (music and volume) one second after the game ends. Voice setting operation for notifying that the reception is possible The reception notification is executed in the first notification mode. Specifically, as a message that can accept the voice setting operation, the message "music is changed by pressing the cross key up and down, and volume is changed by pressing the left and right" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the first notification mode. The voice setting operation (that is, the operation of the cross key 58 and the enter button 59) itself is set to be acceptable at the same time as the end of the game. That is, it is in a state where it can be accepted even before the voice setting operation acceptance notification is performed.

As shown in FIG. 18B, when the music or the volume is set, the voice setting operation reception notification is executed in the second notification mode when 5 seconds have passed from the end of the game. Specifically, as a message that can accept the voice setting operation, the message "music is changed by pressing the cross key up and down, and volume is changed by pressing the left and right" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the second notification mode. In the notification of the second notification mode, the message is displayed in characters smaller than the notification of the first notification mode shown in FIG. 18A. The voice setting operation (that is, the operation of the cross key 58 and the enter button 59) itself is set to be acceptable at the same time as the end of the game. That is, it is in a state where it can be accepted even before the voice setting operation acceptance notification is performed.

[Processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can control AT (assist time) in addition to an advantageous state such as a bonus. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery as to whether or not to control the AT. Further, the main control unit 41 controls the AT when it is determined to be controlled by the AT in the AT lottery, and can specify the operation procedure (pushing order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN. Execute the process for executing the navigation effect.

Whether the main control unit 41 controls the AT when a specific lottery target combination (bell, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry, BB1, BB2) is won during non-AT. The AT lottery process for determining whether or not to perform is performed. The AT lottery process may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game. The specific lottery target combination will be described as an example of BB1, BB2, and simultaneous winning combination in the internal lottery, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may include a part of the simultaneous winning combination, or BB1 or It may include a winning combination that cannot be won at the same time as BB2.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can control the CZ (Change Zone) in a state in which the degree of advantage regarding AT winning (that is, granting the number of AT games) is higher than usual. For example, in CZ, the probability of winning an AT is higher than in non-CZ, or the number of AT games given when an AT is won is larger. The main control unit 41 determines by CZ lottery whether or not to grant the CZ game, which is the right to control the CZ. It should be noted that the decision to grant the CZ game in the CZ lottery is also referred to as CZ winning, and the decision not to grant the CZ game in the CZ lottery is also referred to as non-CZ winning. When the CZ is won, for example, the winning notification LED 70 lights up in red, as in the AT winning, suggesting the possibility of the CZ winning.

Further, three types of CZ such as CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3 are provided. In all of CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3, the degree of advantage regarding AT winning (that is, granting the number of AT games) is higher than usual, but among them, CZ2 is the most expected value of AT winning and the number of AT games given. The expected value is high, and CZ3 has the lowest expected value of AT winning and the expected value of the number of AT games to be given (specifically, CZ3 is almost the same as in non-CZ). Further, CZ1 has a higher expected value of AT winning and an expected value of the number of AT games given than CZ3, while the expected value of AT winning and the expected value of the number of AT games given are lower than CZ2. Therefore, CZ2 has a higher degree of advantage for the player than CZ1 and CZ3. The number of CZ games of CZ2 is 20 games, and the number of CZ games of CZ1 and CZ3 is 10 games.

In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether or not to control the AT, and when it is determined to be controlled by the AT, the number of AT games is determined from the number of multiple types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). .. The number of AT games is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. In addition, the main control unit 41 draws a lottery for the timing to start AT. The main control unit 41 determines, for example, to start AT (timing to start AT) 0 to 32 games after the AT winning game by drawing a random number.

The reliability determined to be controlled by AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlling AT (the average number of games to be acquired), which are advantages for the player, are specific lottery targets. It is set differently according to the type of role, for example, the middle cherry is the highest, followed by the strong cherry, the strong watermelon, the weak cherry, the weak watermelon, and the AT lottery is done so that the bell is the lowest. Will be done. In addition, the reliability determined to be controlled by AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlling to AT are determined even when the same specific lottery target combination is won. , When the specific lottery target combination is not simultaneously won with BB1 or BB2 (for example, when a strong cherry is won), but when it is simultaneously won with BB1 or BB2 (for example, when BB1 + strong cherry is won) The AT lottery is held so that

When the AT lottery is performed by winning the simultaneous winning combination in the internal lottery, the sub-control unit 91 performs a process for executing the BB winning and the winning suggestion effect suggesting whether or not the AT has been won at a predetermined timing. .. As the winning suggestion effect, for example, an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51 is provided. The effect of displaying a predetermined image includes, for example, a character A effect, a character B effect, a button effect, a continuous hit effect, and the like. The effect of displaying such a predetermined image is performed together with the control of outputting a predetermined sound effect from the speakers 53 and 54 and the control of lighting the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. It should be noted that either control may be performed independently, or may be performed in combination of two or more (for example, a predetermined image and sound are executed, and the LED is not lit). ..

The character A effect is an effect of displaying the character A. The character B effect is an effect of displaying the character B. The button effect is an effect of displaying a button image to encourage the operation of the effect switch 56, and displaying a predetermined image suggesting the reliability of BB winning or AT winning according to the operation of the effect switch 56. .. The continuous hitting effect is to encourage the continuous hitting operation to the directing switch 56, increase a predetermined meter image according to the continuous hitting operation to the directing switch 56 within a predetermined operation period, and reach MAX to win the BB. Alternatively, it is a production that suggests that the AT has been won.

The sub-control unit 91 has a winning suggestion effect at a different ratio depending on whether the BB winning and the AT winning, only one of the BB winning or the AT winning, or the BB winning and the AT winning are not won. Is executed, and the winning suggestion effect lottery process for determining which type of the winning suggestion effect to be executed is executed.

In the winning suggestion effect lottery process, it is determined that the winning suggestion effect is always executed at least when the BB is won or the AT is won, and the winning suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined ratio even when neither the BB nor the AT is won. decide. The predetermined ratio is set to a higher ratio, for example, when the BB winning is a small winning combination with a high reliability. As a result, the winning suggestion effect is executed not only when the BB or AT is won, but also when neither the BB nor the AT is won.

Further, in the winning suggestion effect lottery process, when it is decided to execute the winning suggestion effect, the type of the winning suggestion effect is determined at a different ratio depending on whether or not the winning suggestion effect is at least BB winning or AT winning. Specifically, it is an advantage for the player, and the reliability of winning the BB or AT when executed is in the order of the continuous hitting effect, the button effect, and the character B effect, and the character A effect is the lowest. Therefore, the ratio is set so that the type of winning suggestion effect is determined. It should be noted that the effect to be executed is not limited to the one in which one winning suggestion effect is determined, and a plurality of winning suggestion effects may be determined.

The sub-control unit 91 specifies that a specific lottery target combination has been won, AT has been won, AT has been won or not won, the number of AT games, and the AT start timing have been selected by the internal winning command and the AT lottery command described later. .. The predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect is a game before the AT start timing determined by the lottery for the timing to start the AT (the lottery for starting the AT 0 to 32 games after the AT winning game). For example, if the AT start timing is determined to be after 0 games, the winning suggestion effect is executed in the game (the AT winning is notified in the AT winning game). If it is determined that the AT start timing is after 32 games have elapsed, a precursor effect (an effect that incites AT winning) is executed during 31 games, a winning suggestion effect is executed in the 32nd game, and the AT winning is notified.

Here, the sub-control unit 91 also executes a winning suggestion effect (an effect of notifying that the AT is not elected) as an effect of Gase even when it is specified by the AT lottery command that the AT has not been elected. For example, the sub-control unit 91 can win a specific lottery target combination by the internal winning command and specify that the AT is not won by the AT lottery command, but the timing to start the AT is the main control. It has not been decided in Part 41. In such a case, the sub-control unit 91 draws a lottery for the number of games that execute the winning suggestion effect of Gase from 0 to 32 games, and determines the number of games of the winning suggestion effect of Gase.

The main control unit 41 sets the AT flag and controls the AT when the AT start timing comes when the AT is won without winning the BB. On the other hand, when the AT is won together with the BB winning, the main control unit 41 sets the AT flag when the BB winning and the bonus ends, and controls the AT from the next game after the bonus ends. Here, for example, when the AT start timing is determined to be 10 games, the control to the AT may be controlled at the timing when the 10 games become 0 games, or the AT starts at 0 games. It may be controlled at the timing of the next game.

The AT flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41, and is cleared when the number of AT games reaches 0. The main control unit 41 identifies whether or not AT is in progress based on the AT flag. During AT, as a result of executing the navigation effect as described later, the RT2 can be controlled. The subtraction of the number of AT games after the start of AT starts from the next game in which the special replay is won (the opportunity to start subtraction is established) at RT0, for example. The same applies to the AT started after the end of BB. As a result, the main control unit 41 can control AT + RT2 over the determined number of AT games.

During AT, the main control unit 41 performs an additional lottery to determine whether or not to add the number of AT games when a special lottery target combination (special replay) is won. The additional lottery may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

In the additional lottery, it is decided whether or not to add the number of AT games, and when it is decided to add, the number of AT games is added to the number of AT games from a plurality of types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). Determine the number of games. The determined number of additional games is added to the number of AT games stored in the predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. As a result, the main control unit 41 adds the number of games to be controlled to the AT.

When the additional lottery is performed, the sub-control unit 91 performs a process for executing the additional suggestion effect suggesting whether or not the additional lottery has been won at a predetermined timing. The additional suggestion effect may be any effect such as displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51.

[Character selection and history display]
FIG. 19 shows an example in which character selection is performed when the game state is switched, and "game history information" accumulated for each character is displayed on the player's mobile terminal. In the example of FIG. 19, it is shown that the game state is switched between (a) normal game state, (b) CZ time, (c) normal game state, and (d) AT time according to the progress of the game. ing.

As described above, the "game history information" is composed of the player's history such as the number of games and the experience value, and can be stored in the RAM 91b for each selected character. In addition, the "game history information" is updated for each game.

Further, as described above, the player can play the game in the "mobile interlocking mode" that reflects his / her past game history. In this case, it is possible to display game history information such as "number of games" for each character on the screen of the player's mobile terminal.

Then, when the game state is switched, a plurality of characters are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the characters can be selected according to the player's will. Of the plurality of characters, the currently set character is displayed in a preselected state as the default character. The character selected by the player is stored in the RAM 91b.

Here, a method of selecting the default character will be described. In the character selection performed at the same time as the game state is switched, the character can be selected according to the player's intention. The character selected here is stored in the RAM 91b. Further, in the character selection performed at the same time as the switching of the next game state, the selected character is displayed as the default character on the liquid crystal display 51 of FIGS. 19B and 19D.

However, the default character setting method does not necessarily have to be based on the selection according to the player's intention as described above, and excludes the setting method other than the selection according to the player's intention. is not. That is, the character to be stored in the RAM 91b may be one that automatically stores the currently selected character in the RAM 91b when the gaming state is switched. In this case, the default character displayed in the character selection performed when the gaming state is switched is the "currently selected character". Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, an example in which the default character is the “currently selected character” will be described.

First, FIG. 19A describes a case where the game is controlled to the normal gaming state. In the normal game state, character A is selected as the default character. Then, the liquid crystal display 51 indicates that the character A is selected as the current character. After that, 100 games are digested in the normal game state, and the game state is controlled to CZ. In the normal game state, the game history related to the currently selected character A is accumulated in the game history information. For example, when mobile interlocking is performed, it is displayed on the player's mobile terminal that 100 games have been consumed by the character A.

Next, FIG. 19B describes an example in which the gaming state is controlled by CZ. As the game state is controlled by CZ, the liquid crystal display 51 indicates that the character can be selected. Here, characters A to C can be selected, and the currently selected character A can be selected as the default character. Here, it is assumed that the player selects the character B. Further, it is assumed that 10 games are consumed in CZ and the gaming state is further controlled to the normal gaming state. When the character B is selected and 10 games are consumed, the consumption of 10 games for the character B is accumulated in the game history information as the game history. For example, in the case of mobile interlocking, in addition to the game history information consumed by character A for 100 games in the normal game state, the game history information consumed by character B 10 games is displayed on the player's mobile terminal. Is displayed. The accumulated game history information is not limited to the above-mentioned "number of games", but also includes "experience points" and the like as described above. Experience points are given as achievement conditions such as winning a special role, so in connection with this, for example, the number of rare small role winnings, the number of replay winnings, etc. can be accumulated in the game history information as a game history. Good.

Next, FIG. 19C describes a case where the gaming state is again controlled to the normal gaming state. In the normal gaming state, the character A set as the default character as described above is selected. Here, it is assumed that 5 games are consumed in the normal game state. In this case, the consumption of 10 games by the character A is accumulated in the game history information as the game history. Therefore, when the normal game state ends, data indicating that the character A has consumed 5 games is further added. For example, in the case of mobile interlocking, 105 games, which are the number of games consumed by character A at the end of CZ plus the newly consumed 5 games, are displayed on the player's mobile terminal as game history information. To.

Next, FIG. 19D describes a case where the gaming state is controlled by the AT. When the game state is controlled by AT, the character selection screen is displayed on the screen. In this example, characters A to C can be selected, and the currently selected character A is displayed as the default character. Here, it is assumed that the player selects the character C. Further, it is assumed that 50 games are consumed by the end of AT. In this case, a history indicating that 50 games have been consumed for the selected character C is further added. For example, in the case of mobile interlocking, on the player's mobile terminal, in addition to the display in which 105 games are consumed by character A and 10 games in character B, the game in which character C consumes 50 games. History information is displayed.

[Character production related to multiple characters]
FIG. 20 shows that the history accumulated for each character is displayed for the character effect in which a plurality of characters are displayed.

FIG. 20A shows a continuous effect. The continuous effect is an effect of notifying the lottery result after executing an effect suggesting the possibility of winning a BB or an AT over a plurality of games. In the figure, character A and character B appear in the continuous production. Then, three games are consumed with the characters A and B appearing in the continuous production. In this case, the fact that the character A consumes 3 games and the character B consumes 3 games is accumulated in the game history information as the game history. For example, when mobile interlocking is performed, game history information in which character A consumes three games and character B consumes three games is displayed on the player's mobile terminal.

FIG. 20B shows an effect in which all the characters gather. In the figure, characters A to H appear. Then, 5 games are consumed with the characters A to H appearing. In this case, the consumption of 5 games for each of the characters A to H is accumulated in the game history information as the game history. For example, in the case of mobile interlocking, on the player's mobile terminal, character A has 5 games, character B has 5 games, character C has 5 games, character D has 5 games, and character E has 5 games. The game history information consumed by 5 games in F and 5 games in character G is displayed.

Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, game history information such as the number of games and experience points is stored for each of a plurality of types of characters according to the progress of the game, and is shown in FIGS. 20 (a) and 20 (b). Since the character effect using two or more characters is executed as described above, the effect can be paid attention to and the interest can be improved.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, a new character cannot be selected from the selection of the character in the selection period until the production state or the game state is switched. Therefore, the player should be careful in selecting the character. You can be encouraged to do so.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, when the mobile interlocking mode is controlled, the player can select the default character shown in FIGS. 19 (b) and 19 (d), so that the player can select the default character. The player can select a character that suits his taste and use that character as the basic character.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of characters can be selected during the selection period, and the game history information of each of the plurality of characters used in the character effect is updated based on the execution of the character effect. , There is a good deal for the player.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of characters can be selected during the selection period, and the game history information of two or more characters used for the character effect is updated based on the execution of the character effect. There is a good deal for the player.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, game history information such as the number of games and experience values is stored for each of a plurality of types of characters according to the progress of the game, and is shown in FIGS. 19 (b) or 19 (d). As described above, when the character is controlled by CZ or AT, the character is controlled in the selectable selection period, and when the control is started in the selection period, the character selected in the selection period is selected (. (It becomes the default character), so it is possible to play the game without changing the character carelessly.

[Modification example]
Although the main embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About default character selection]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19B and 19D, an example in which the default character is "currently selected character A" has been described. However, the default character selection is not necessarily limited to the currently selected character, and may be a character selected when controlled in the previous advantageous state (for example, CZ, AT). For example, in the example of FIG. 19, the character B is selected by the player's selection in the state of being controlled to the CZ of FIG. 19 (b). Then, the control to the CZ is completed, and the character A, which is the default character, is automatically selected in the normal game state shown in FIG. 19 (c). Here, when the AT is controlled to the advantageous state again in FIG. 19D, the character B selected at the time of the CZ control which is the previous advantageous state is set as the default character instead of the character A which is the default character. It may be displayed.

[Character selection time limit]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19 (b) and 19 (d), the character can be selected when the gaming state (CZ, AT) is switched. At this time, it is also possible to select the character until the game state is switched again. However, it may be impossible to change the character in a predetermined period by disabling the character selection in a predetermined period from the selection of the character to the switching of the effect state or the game state, for example.

[About the default character when linked with mobile phones]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19A and 19C, a specific character (character A in the embodiment) is set as a selected character (default character) in the normal gaming state. As the character in the normal game state, a predetermined character or a character selected on the selection screen displayed in the normal game state is assumed. However, when the mobile phone interlocking is performed, the character selected at the time of the mobile phone interlocking may be set as the default character in the normal gaming state. Further, in this case, the character selected at the time of interlocking with the mobile phone does not necessarily have to be the default character in the normal gaming state, and as described in the above [About the default character selection], the previous advantageous state (for example, CZ, AT). It may be the character selected when controlled by).

[Selection of multiple characters]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19B and 19D, an example in which one character is selected and a history is recorded for each of the characters has been described. However, the character selection may be such that a plurality of characters can be selected at the same time. There are two possible ways to leave the history in this case as follows. Each will be described below.

For example, suppose that 60 games are digested, 10 games are digested with character A selected, 20 games are digested with character B selected, and 30 games are consumed with characters A and B selected. At this time, the 30 games consumed by the characters A and B may be 30 games consumed by the character A and 30 games consumed by the character B, respectively. That is, in the history display of the number of games, "40 games" for "character A" (total of 10 games digested by character A and 30 games digested by characters A and B), and "character B" "50 games" (total of 20 games digested by character B and 30 games digested by characters A and B) is displayed.

As another example, when 60 games are digested, 10 games are digested with character A selected, 20 games are digested with character B selected, and 30 games are consumed with characters A and B selected. And. At this time, the 30 games consumed by the characters A and B may be assumed to be consumed by the characters A and B. That is, in the history display of the number of games, "10 games" are displayed for "character A", "20 games" for "character B", and "30 games" for "character A & B".

[Character selection scene]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19 (b) and 19 (d), in the slot machine 1, an example in which character selection is performed when controlled to an advantageous state (for example, CZ, AT). explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the slot machine 1, the character may be selected from the menu screen when the demo screen is displayed, or the character may be selected at the mobile interlocking start timing. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 700, a character may be selected at a specific timing round during a big hit or at the end of a big hit, and a character can be selected during a probability fluctuation or waiting for a customer in a normal time. You may.

[About mode selection]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, an example has been described in which a character is selected together with a transition of a gaming state and a history is left for each character. However, the selection method is not limited to the one that selects the character, and there are a plurality of modes, and the mode may be selected. For example, the mode selection screen is displayed along with the transition of the game state, and the mode is selected by the player's selection. In this case, for example, a character used for the effect or the like is associated with the mode, and the character may be updated as the game history information of the character corresponding to the selected mode according to the progress of the game. Further, for example, when 10 games are consumed in mode A and 20 games are consumed in mode B, the game history indicates that "mode A" has consumed "10 games" and "mode B" has consumed "20 games". May be done.

[Modification 1]
Next, a modification 1 of the above embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the slot machine provided with the movable means 901 to 903 described in this modification, when the game after entering the password or the game by simple start is performed, the game after entering the password or the game by easy start is performed. By performing the menu display operation reception notification at a timing later than when it is not performed, the same effect as that of the above embodiment can be obtained. Further, when the music or volume is set, the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment is obtained by performing the voice setting operation reception notification at a timing later than when the music or volume is not set. Can be done.

[Checking the operation of movable means]
First, the operation check of the movable means 901 to 903 will be described. FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the movable means 901 to 903. The movable means 901 to 903 are members that can be moved at the time of production or the like. The movable means 901 moves between the initial position 911 and the movable position 921. The initial position 911 is a position that does not overlap with the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the movable position 921 is a position superimposed on the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The movable means 902 moves between the initial position 912 and the movable position 922. The initial position 912 is a position that does not overlap the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the movable position 922 is a position superimposed on the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The movable means 903 moves between the initial position 913 and the movable position 923. The initial position 913 and the movable position 923 are positions that do not overlap the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

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

Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 moves the movable means 901 to 903 to the movable positions 921 to 923 (FIGS. 21 (A) to 21 (C)). In the illustrated example, the movable means 901 to 903 exist at the initial positions 911 to 913 before the operation check (FIG. 21 (A)), but the movable means 901 to 903 are present at the initial positions 911 to 911 before the operation check. Even if it does not exist in 913, the movable means 901 to 903 are moved to the movable positions 921 to 923 (FIG. 21 (C)). After that, the sub-control unit 91 moves the movable means 901 to 903 from the movable positions 921 to 923 to the initial positions 911 to 913 (FIGS. 21 (C) to 21 (E)).

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

In the operation check of the movable means 901 to 903, since the movable means 901 to 903 actually move, it takes time to complete the operation check. Therefore, in the first modification, the initial setting of the effect control board 90 is performed in parallel with the operation confirmation of the movable means 901 to 903. The initial setting of the effect control board 90 is a process of making settings necessary for the effect control board 90 to operate. For example, the sub control unit 91 operates as an initial setting means, and the sub CPU 91a performs the initial setting of the effect control board 90 by reading and executing the program stored in the ROM 91b. By performing the initial setting of the effect control board 90, each process by the effect control board 90 can be executed. For example, displaying an effect image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51, outputting sound from the speakers 53 and 54, accepting an operation of the player side setting switch 70, and performing processing based on the accepted operation. Can be done.

While the movable means 901 to 903 move from the initial positions 911 to 913 to the movable positions 921 to 923 (FIGS. 21A to 21B), the effect control board 90 is initially set. Further, by completing the initial setting of the effect control board 90, for example, the effect image can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (FIGS. 21 (C) to 21 (E)).

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

[Modification 2]
In the slot machine of the second modification, a game including a normal user mode which is a game after the password input of the above embodiment and a simple user mode which is a game after a simple start is possible. Then, in the slot machine of the second modification, when the game in the normal user mode or the easy user mode is performed, the menu display operation is performed at a timing later than when the game in the normal user mode or the easy user mode is not performed. By performing the reception notification, it is possible to achieve the same effect as that of the above embodiment. Further, when the music or volume is set, the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment is obtained by performing the voice setting operation reception notification at a timing later than when the music or volume is not set. Can be done.

[About mode]
First, the controllable mode in the slot machine of the second modification will be described. The controllable modes include a normal user mode, a simple user mode, and a normal mode.

The normal user mode is a mode controlled by a player inputting a password (hereinafter referred to as an appropriate password) issued in advance by the management server. The normal user mode is a mode in which the game can be played by inheriting the previous game history, the level of the character virtually owned by the player in the game, and the production settings (including the stage of the story). .. By playing in the normal user mode, it is possible to give the player not only the game of the slot machine 1 but also the fun of growing the character. The normal user mode is started by inputting an appropriate password after deciding the password item on the menu screen. The normal user mode ends when the end of the user mode is determined on the menu screen. When the normal user mode is terminated, the two-dimensional code is displayed. In addition, in order for the management server to issue a password, it is necessary to register as a member.

The simple user mode is a mode in which the game history can be accumulated. The simple user mode is a mode in which a game cannot be played by taking over the previous game history as in the normal user mode. The easy user mode is started by determining an item for easy start on the menu screen. The simple user mode ends when the end of the user mode is determined on the menu screen. When the normal user mode is terminated, the two-dimensional code is displayed. Since the simple user mode is a mode in which the game history can be accumulated without inputting a password, the processing burden on the player can be reduced.

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

Hereinafter, the normal user mode and the simple user mode are collectively referred to as "user mode". In the user mode, the character's experience value (10 in this embodiment) is given when a predetermined experience value giving condition is satisfied. The predetermined experience value granting condition is a condition that is satisfied when seven matching rips are won and the experience value grant is determined by the experience value determination process. When the granted experience value reaches a predetermined value (100 in this embodiment), the character level is added. On the other hand, in the normal mode, there is no concept of the character and the experience value of the character, and even if the 7-matched lip is won, the experience value determination process is not executed.

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

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

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

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

[Menu screen in user mode]
Next, the menu screen when the user mode is controlled will be described. When controlled to the user mode, the menu screen is displayed when the decision switch 202 is operated during the period from the end of the game (after changing the setting) until the number of bets is set, the period during which the demo screen is displayed, and the like. Is displayed in.

FIG. 22 shows an example of the transition of the menu screen. As shown in FIG. 22, the sub-control unit 91 is a screen in which the end of the controlled user mode is not determined even if only the determination switch 202 is operated (for example, even if only the determination switch 202 is repeatedly hit). Execute display control. If the decision switch 202 is operated while the demo screen shown in FIG. 22 (A) is displayed, the menu top screen shown in FIG. 22 (B) is displayed. The transition from FIG. 22A to FIG. 22B may be made by operating only the determination switch 202. Further, the transition from FIG. 22A to FIG. 22B may be made when the determination switch 202 is operated or another operation is performed.

In the menu screen of FIG. 22B, there are "game history", "user mode", and "return" as a plurality of selectable items. The "user mode" is an item related to the execution of control for terminating the user mode. “Game history” and “return” are items that are not related to the execution of control for terminating the user mode.

When the "game history" is selected and determined, as shown in FIG. 22C, the game history from the time when the user mode is started to the present time is displayed. The game history is displayed based on the game history database stored in the RAM 91c. When the "user mode" is selected and determined, the user mode screen shown in FIG. 22D is displayed. When "Back" is selected and determined, the screen returns to the demo screen shown in FIG. 22 (A).

When the decision switch 202 is operated on the demo screen in the user mode, the menu screen is displayed with "game history" selected, as shown in FIG. 22 (B). Therefore, when the determination switch 202 is operated in this state, a screen displaying the game history is displayed as shown in FIG. 22C. Further, the screen of FIG. 22C is displayed with "Back" selected. When the decision switch 202 is operated in this state, the screen returns to the menu top screen of FIG. 22 (B).

That is, as shown in FIGS. 22A to 22C, when only the decision switch 202 is operated without operating other buttons when the demo screen in the user mode is displayed, FIG. The menu top screen shown in FIG. 22 (B), such as the screen of 22 (A) → the screen of FIG. 22 (B) → FIG. 22 (C) → FIG. 22 (B) → FIG. 22 (C) ... And a loop is made between the game history screens shown in FIG. 22 (C). Therefore, when the demo screen in the user mode is displayed, the end of the controlled user mode is not determined even if only the determination switch 202 is operated.

In order to determine the end of the user mode, the decision switch 202 is operated after selecting the "user mode" by operating the left switch 201 on the menu top screen. As described above, in order to determine the user mode, not only the operation of the determination switch 202 but also the operation of other buttons (in the example of FIG. 22, the operation of the left switch 201) is required.

When the user mode is determined, the screen shown in FIG. 22D is displayed. On the screen of FIG. 22D, there are "user mode end" and "return" as selectable items. When "End user mode" is selected and determined, a two-dimensional code corresponding to the type of user mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Specifically, when the user mode is controlled, it is easy. A two-dimensional code for user mode (see FIG. 12B) is displayed. Further, when the control is performed in the normal user mode, the two-dimensional code for the normal user mode (see FIG. 12C) is displayed.

In the example of FIG. 22, an example of displaying the menu top screen during the demo screen display period has been described. However, even if the menu top screen is displayed during the normal screen display period, the same control is executed. The same control means that the operation of only the decision switch 202 loops between the menu top screen shown in FIG. 22 (B) and the game explanation screen shown in FIG. 22 (C), and the "user mode" is not determined. This is a control in which the user mode is determined not only when the determination switch 202 is operated but also when another button is operated (in the example of FIG. 22, the left switch 201 is operated).

[Modification 3]
In the third modification, the case where the slot machine 1 in the above-described first embodiment is replaced with the pachinko gaming machine 700 will be described.

First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 700, which is an example of the gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 23 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 700.

As shown in FIG. 23, the pachinko gaming machine 700 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a gaming frame that is openably and closably attached to the inside of the outer frame. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 700 has a glass door frame 702 formed in a frame shape provided on the gaming frame so as to be openable and closable.

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

On the front surface of the hit ball supply plate 703 where the chance button 7111 is provided, the selection button 112A operated when selecting various setting items and the like as described with reference to FIGS. 9, 11, 12, and 15. , 7112B are provided. The selection buttons 7112A and 7112B correspond to the stop switches 8L and 8R at the time of displaying the screen as shown in FIGS. 8 and 11 described in the above embodiment.

At the bottom of the hitting ball supply plate 703, there is a surplus ball receiving plate 704 that stores a game ball as a game medium that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply plate 703, and a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 705 that shoots a hitting ball (game ball). It is provided. A game board 706 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 702. Further, on the front surface of the game board 706, a game area 707 in which the driven game ball can flow down is formed. A large number of nails are planted in the game area 707 to guide the game ball.

An effect display device 709 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 707. In the effect display device 709, variable display (also referred to as variable display, update display, or patrol display) of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. The effect display device 709 is provided with an effect symbol display area for displaying the effect symbol on the display screen, and the effect symbol display area has, for example, three (plurality) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. ) There is a symbol display area as a display area for variable display of the effect symbol. The effect display device 709 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the effect control microcomputer is executing the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 708a, the effect display device 709 executes the effect display in accordance with the variation display, and the second special When the second special symbol variation display is being executed on the symbol display device 708b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device in accordance with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

On the left side of the upper part of the effect display device 709 on the game board 706, there is a first special symbol display (first variable display means) 708a that variablely displays the first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them. It is provided. On the right side of the upper part of the effect display device 709 on the game board 706, there is a second special symbol display (second variable display means) 708b that variablely displays the second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them. It is provided.

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

In the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first starting condition or the second starting condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first starting winning opening 713 or the second starting winning opening). After winning 714), the start condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and , The state in which the jackpot game is not executed) is established, and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. It should be noted that the winning means that the game ball has passed through a pre-determined area such as a winning opening as a winning area (the game ball has entered). Further, the derivation display of the display result means that the symbol (example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

In the following description, the winning of the game ball in the first starting winning opening 713 may be referred to as the first starting winning, and the winning of the game ball in the second starting winning opening 714 is referred to as the second starting winning. In some cases. The data related to the variation display in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied is held and stored as the hold storage data which is the right to perform the variation display of the special symbol until the start condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 700 is a hitting ball launching device (FIG.) in which a driving motor is driven in response to the player operating the hitting ball operation handle 705, and the gaming ball is launched into the game area 707 by using the rotational force of the driving motor. Not shown) is provided. The game ball launched from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 707 through the hitting ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 707, and then descends from the game area 707. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 713 and is detected by the first start opening switch 713a, if it is in a state where the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends and the first (1), the first special symbol display 708a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 709 starts the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol). Will be done. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first starting winning opening 713. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is incremented by 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

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

The effect display device 709 is used for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 708a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 708b. The effect pattern (decorative pattern) is displayed in a variable manner. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 708a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 709 are synchronized with each other. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 708b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 709 are synchronized with each other. "Synchronization" means that the start time point and the end time point of the variable display are almost the same (may be exactly the same), and the period of the variable display is almost the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 708a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 708b, the effect symbol reminiscent of the jackpot on the effect display device 709. The combination of is stopped and displayed. The first special symbol display 708a, the second special symbol display 708b, and the effect display device 709 described above are variable display devices that perform variable display of identification information and derive and display display results, and are used as variable display units. Be done.

In the effect display device 709, when the variable display is started, for example, all of the left, middle, and right effect symbols start the variable display. Then, the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are displayed in a variable manner are basically stopped in a predetermined order (for example, a predetermined order such as the order of the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol, and the middle effect symbol). , When a predetermined fluctuation time elapses from the start of the fluctuation display, all the left, middle, and right effect symbols are stopped and the display result is fixed.

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

Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 713, the variable winning ball device (electric tulip) having the second starting winning opening 714 (second starting opening) in which the game ball can win a prize. ) 715 is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening 714 is guided to the back surface of the game board 706 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 714a. The variable winning ball device 715 is opened by the solenoid 716. When the variable winning ball device 715 is opened, the game ball can win the second starting winning opening 714 (it becomes easier to win the starting winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the open state, the game ball is more likely to win in the second starting winning opening 714 than in the first starting winning opening 713. Further, in the state where the variable winning ball device 715 is closed, the game ball does not win the second starting winning opening 714. In the state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the closed state, it may be difficult to win a prize, but it may be possible to win a prize (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize). As described above, the state in which the variable winning ball device 715 is closed may be a state in which the game ball is difficult to win or does not win in the second starting winning opening 714.

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

When the variable winning ball device 715 is controlled in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 715 is extremely easy to win the second starting winning opening 714. The first start winning opening 713 is provided directly below the effect display device 709, but the distance between the lower end of the effect display device 709 and the first start winning opening 713 may be further narrowed, or the first start winning opening may be further narrowed. The winning rate of the second starting winning opening 714 is due to the fact that the nails are densely arranged around the 713 and the arrangement of the nails around the first starting winning opening 713 makes it difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting winning opening 713. May be higher than the winning rate of the first starting winning opening 713.

At the lower part of the first special symbol display 708a, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 713, that is, the number of first holding storages (holding memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory) is displayed. A first special symbol hold storage display 718a composed of two indicators (for example, LEDs) is provided. The first special symbol hold storage display 718a increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 708a is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

At the bottom of the second special symbol display 708b, a second special symbol hold consisting of four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of valid winning balls entered in the second start winning opening 714, that is, the number of second hold storages. A storage display 718b is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 718b increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 708b is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

Further, the display screen of the effect display device 709 is provided with a first hold storage display unit 718c for displaying the first hold storage number and a second hold storage display unit 718d for displaying the second hold storage number. (Each display area is provided).

Further, a special variable winning ball device 720 is provided below the variable winning ball device 715. The special variable winning ball device 720 is provided with an opening / closing plate and can be changed into an open state (first state) in which the game ball can win a prize and a closed state (second state) in which the game ball does not win. It is a device.

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

A normal symbol display 710 (not shown) is provided at the lower part of the effect display device 709. The ordinary symbol display 710 variablely displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called ordinary symbols.

When the game ball passes through the gate 732 and is detected by the gate switch 732a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 710 is started. In the present embodiment, the variation display is performed by alternately lighting the left and right lamps (the symbol becomes visible when lit). For example, if the lamp on the left side lights at the end of the variation display, it is a hit. Then, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 710 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol ◯), the variable winning ball device 715 is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 715 is a state in which the player is advantageous from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol (a state in which the game ball can win a prize in the second starting winning opening 714). Changes to.

In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 710, a normal symbol hold storage display 741 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 732 is provided. Every time the game ball passes through the gate 732, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 732a, the normal symbol hold storage display 741 increases the number of lit indicators by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 710 is started, the number of lighting indicators is reduced by 1. The upper limit of the number of normal symbol hold storage is four, and in the normal symbol hold storage display 741, the display is turned on with these four as the upper limit.

Decorative LEDs 725 that blink during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 707 of the game board 706, and an out port 726 at which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in is provided at the lower part. Further, two speakers 727R and 727L that emit sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right outside the game area 707. Top frame LEDs 728a, left frame LEDs 728b, and right frame LEDs 728c provided on the front frame are provided on the upper outer circumference, the left outer circumference, and the right outer circumference of the game area 707. For example, the top frame LED 728a, the left frame LED 728b, and the right frame LED 728c are displayed as a pseudo-ream effect as a repetitive fluctuation pattern (related displays in each re-variation period (including the initial fluctuation period) in one fluctuation period). When the effect) is executed, the blinking control is performed.

Further, a prize ball LED 751 that lights up when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 728b, and a ball burnout LED 752 that lights up when the supply ball runs out is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 728c. .. The top frame LED 728a, the left frame LED 728b, the right frame LED 728c, and the decorative LED 725 are examples of light emitting bodies for effect provided in the pachinko gaming machine 700. In addition to the above-mentioned various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

It is possible to apply the present invention to the pachinko gaming machine configured as described above. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 700, it is possible to display the same main menu screen as the slot machine 1 of the above embodiment and select items while the main menu screen is being displayed, and the slot machine 1 of the above embodiment. Allows operations related to similar audio settings. Then, when the game after entering the password or the game by the easy start is performed, the menu display operation reception notification is performed at a timing later than when the game after entering the password or the game by the easy start is not performed. Thereby, the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained. Further, when the music or volume is set, the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment is obtained by performing the voice setting operation reception notification at a timing later than when the music or volume is not set. Can be done.

[Effect of the above embodiment]
In the present embodiment, when the game after the password is entered or the game by the easy start is performed, the menu display operation is accepted at a timing later than when the game after the password is entered or the game by the easy start is not performed. Notify (in this example, the part where Se4 and Se6 in FIG. 12 are processed).

Therefore, it is possible to reduce the annoyance felt by the player while promoting the setting of specific control such as password input and easy start setting.

In the present embodiment, the menu display operation reception notification is enabled even when the menu display operation reception notification is not started (in this example, the portion where the processing of Sf5 is performed when S is Y in FIG. 13). ).

Therefore, even when the notification is not performed, it is possible to proceed with the setting of specific control such as the input of the password and the setting of the easy start by the menu display operation.

In the present embodiment, the notification mode of the menu display operation reception notification differs depending on whether the password is input or the easy start setting is performed (in this example, Se4 and Se6 in FIG. 12). The part to be processed).

Therefore, it is possible to reduce the annoyance felt by the player by performing the notification while promoting the setting of the specific control such as the input of the password and the setting of the easy start.

In the present embodiment, acceptance of the menu display operation is restricted until 100 games are played after the end of the bonus (in this example, the portion where Sf5 is processed when N is N in Sf4 in FIG. 13).

Therefore, it can be difficult to end the game immediately after the bonus ends. In this way, it is possible to prevent the operating rate of the game machine from being lowered by making so-called immediate discoloration difficult.

In the present embodiment, the acceptance of the menu display operation is restricted after the end of the game in which the bonus is won (in this example, the portion where Sf5 is processed when N is N in Sf3 in FIG. 13).

Therefore, it is possible to prevent the interest in winning the bonus from being reduced.
In the present embodiment, in the operation promotion effect, the effect switch LED 56a is turned on to promote the operation of the effect switch 56, and in the menu display operation reception notification, the effect switch LED 56a is blinked to promote the operation of the effect switch 56. On the other hand, while the menu screen is being displayed, the effect switch LED 56a is turned on to promote the operation of the effect switch 56 (in this example, the portion where Sg2, Sg5, and Sg6 are processed in FIG. 14).

Therefore, it is possible to prevent an erroneous operation.
In the present embodiment, when the music or volume is set, the voice setting operation reception notification is performed at a timing later than when the music or volume is not set (in this example, Sh4 in FIG. 15). And the part where the processing of Sh6 is performed).

Therefore, it is possible to reduce the annoyance felt by the player while promoting the setting of the music or the volume.

In the present embodiment, the voice setting operation reception notification is enabled even when the voice setting operation reception notification is not started (in this example, the portion where the processing of Sj6 is performed when S is Y in FIG. 16). ).

Therefore, even when the notification is not performed, it is possible to proceed with the setting of the music or the volume.

In the present embodiment, the notification mode of the voice setting operation reception notification differs depending on whether the music or volume is set or not (in this example, the processes of Sh4 and Sh6 in FIG. 15 are performed). part).

Therefore, it is possible to reduce the annoyance felt by the player by performing the notification while promoting the setting of the music or the volume.

In the present embodiment, when at least one of the music and the volume is set, the voice setting operation reception notification is performed at a timing later than when none of the settings are set (in this example, FIG. 15). The part where the processing of Sh4 is performed when the value of Sh2 is Y).

Therefore, it is possible to reduce the annoyance felt by the player by performing the notification while promoting the setting of the music or the volume.

In the present embodiment, if at least one of the music or the volume is changed and the other is changed and confirmed, the content of one is also determined (in this example, the portion where the processing of Sj6 in FIG. 16 is performed). ..

Therefore, the operation can be simplified.
In the present embodiment, when the music is changed, the changed music is played at the volume set at that time, and when the volume is changed, the music set at that time is played. Is played back at the changed volume (in this example, the part where Sj4 and Sj7 are processed in FIG. 16).

Therefore, the selected content can be made easy to understand.
In the first modification, the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 is not accepted during the confirmation operation execution period, and the troublesomeness of the confirmation operation execution period is reduced. Further, in the present embodiment, the player side setting switch 70 can be turned on and off. Therefore, during the confirmation operation execution period, the player side setting switch 70 is turned off to make it difficult for the player to operate the player side setting switch 70.

Therefore, the troublesomeness of the confirmation operation execution period is reduced.
In the second modification, as described with reference to FIGS. 22A to 22C, the controlled user modes (easy user mode and normal user mode) are not terminated only by the operation of the determination switch 202. As for the controlled user mode, as described with reference to FIGS. 22 (B) and 22 (D), the left switch 201 is operated, and then the decision switch 202 is operated to determine the "user mode", and further. It ends when "End user mode" is decided. Therefore, for example, when the player repeatedly hits the determination switch 202, the user mode is not terminated, and it is possible to prevent the user mode from being terminated regardless of the player's intention as much as possible.

[Other modifications]
Hereinafter, various modifications of the above embodiment will be described.

[About the operation means for setting specific control and specific voice control]
In the above embodiment, the effect switch 56 that is also used as the operation means for setting the specific control is used, and the dedicated cross key 58 is used as the operation means for setting the specific voice control. Different operating means may be used. As the operating means for setting the specific control, for example, the operating means used only for setting the specific control, or the operating means used for the operation related to the progress of the game (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop). An operation means that also serves as a button) or a detection means that detects an operation without directly touching it, such as an infrared sensor, can be used. Further, as an operating means for setting the specific voice control, for example, an operating means that also serves as a production switch, or an operating means used for an operation related to the progress of the game (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop button, etc.) ), Or an infrared sensor or other detection means that detects the operation without touching it directly.

[Specific control]
In the above embodiment, the password input or the simple start setting is given as an example as the setting of the specific control, but the specific control of another aspect may be set. As the setting of the specific control, for example, it is possible to set the selection of the effect customization, the selection of the effect frequency, and the like.

In the above embodiment, the menu screen is displayed when the effect switch 56 is operated so that the specific control can be set. However, the control for enabling the specific control to be set is Other controls may be used. For example, when you operate the cross key, you can change the music or volume as a specific control setting, and when you operate the production switch, you can perform a hidden production that is not normally performed (character voice is played) Etc.) to enable the setting of specific control.

[About specific voice control]
In the above embodiment, the setting of the music or the volume is given as an example as the setting of the specific voice control, but the specific voice control of another aspect may be set. As the setting of the specific voice control, for example, it is possible to set the pitch (key) of the music or the length of the music.

In the above embodiment, the specific voice control can be set when the cross key 58 is operated, but the control for enabling the specific voice control can be set to another control. May be good. For example, when the production switch 56 is operated, a menu screen is displayed so that the music and volume can be changed, and a hidden production that is not normally executed when the production switch is operated is executed (character's). It is possible to set specific voice control by (such as playing voice).

[About audio settings]
In the above embodiment, the music and the volume can be changed directly by operating the cross key 58, but the setting of the specific voice control such as the music and the volume is related after the main menu screen is displayed by performing the menu display operation. You may be able to select an item and make the setting.

In the above embodiment, the notification is performed by the first notification mode and the second notification mode in which the size of the characters displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is different, but the notification in different modes may be performed by other methods. For example, notification may be performed by a different color, or notification may be performed by a different device.

[Restrictions on acceptance]
In the above embodiment, the operation is restricted by interrupting the acceptance of the menu display operation, but the operation may be restricted by another method. For example, delaying the timing of acceptance can be mentioned.

In the above embodiment, after the end of the game in which the bonus is won, the acceptance of the menu display operation is restricted as the result of the game becomes a specific result, but another result may be set as the specific result. For example, when the start conditions of AT (assist time) and ART (assist replay time) that execute a navigation effect that informs the player of the operation mode of the stop switch that is advantageous to the player are satisfied, the lottery probability is lower than that of other roles. When the rare role wins, the advantageous state such as AT, ART, CT is started.

In the above embodiment, the acceptance of the menu display operation is restricted for 100 games after the bonus, which is the advantageous state, is completed, but another advantageous state may be set as the advantageous state. For example, AT, ART, CT can be mentioned.

Further, in addition to the medal insertion mechanism such as the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the insertion medal sensor 31, a ball capture device that captures a game ball and a capture ball that detects a game ball captured by the ball capture device. A detection switch is provided, and in addition to a medal payout mechanism such as a hopper motor 34b and a payout sensor 34c, a ball payout device that pays out game balls and a payout ball detection switch that detects game balls paid out by the ball payout device. It is possible to set the number of bets using both medals and game balls to play the game, and the medals and game balls are paid out when a prize is generated, as shown in the above embodiment. It is possible to realize the present invention by applying the configuration.

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

[About winning suggestion production]
In the above embodiment, the main control unit 41 may determine the winning suggestion effect instead of the sub control unit 91 determining the winning suggestion effect. For example, when the AT lottery is performed by winning the simultaneous winning combination in the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 performs a process for executing the BB winning and the winning suggestion effect suggesting whether or not the AT has been won at a predetermined timing. May be done. As the winning suggestion effect, for example, a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period when the start switch 7 is operated may be provided. During the freeze effect, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated in a predetermined mode to execute a pseudo game in which a specific symbol combination is temporarily stopped. The simulated game can be executed a plurality of times during the freeze effect. The freeze effect is not limited to the one executed when the start switch 7 is operated, but when the first stop operation is performed or the third stop operation is performed, the display result is derived and one game is completed. It may be executed at times.

In addition, the reliability of winning the BB or AT is highest in the freeze effect, followed by the continuous hit effect, the button effect, and the character B effect, and the winning suggestion effect is the lowest so that the character A effect is the lowest. The ratio may be set so that the type is determined. It should be noted that the effect to be executed is not limited to the one in which one winning suggestion effect is determined, and a plurality of winning suggestion effects may be determined. Further, the predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect is not limited to this, and is determined by the main control unit 41 from a plurality of timings (more specifically, the main control unit 41 notifies the result by the AT winning suggestion effect). The timing may be the number of games (for example, any of 0 to 32 games) from the games won by the specific lottery target combination, which is determined by a random number lottery or the like). The main control unit 41 outputs a command for specifying the type of the winning suggestion effect to the sub control unit 91 at a predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect, and if the winning suggestion effect is a freeze effect, the said The process for freeze effect may be executed. The winning suggestion effect other than the freeze effect may be determined by the sub-control unit 91 as described in the above-described embodiment.

[About a modified example of a slot machine]
In the above embodiment, in addition to the slot machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when a prize is generated, the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid out to the player's hand when the prize is generated. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are called a game machine. In addition, it is a slot machine that has a game area in which game balls can be fired to play games, and the number of bets can be set according to the game balls passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. You may.

[About benefits]
In the above-mentioned example, as a privilege, a coin (three types of gold, silver, and copper), which is an exchange value when receiving a predetermined privilege from the management server, is exemplified. However, as a privilege, it is worth directly affecting the payout rate of medals and pachinko balls, such as BB winning, AT winning, and the number of AT games that can be controlled by AT, and also improves the degree of advantage for the player. It may be a value, for example, a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate. Specifically, when a high-probability state of winning an AT with a higher probability than usual is provided in the AT lottery, execution of a probability suggestion effect for suggesting whether or not the current state is a high-probability state. , Execution of premier effect along with voice on the liquid crystal display 51 (special character appearance, execution of special bonus effect during the next bonus), execution of set value suggestion effect to suggest the set value, By collecting a certain number, points can be given that can be exchanged for services specified at the game store where the slot machine 1 is installed, and a two-dimensional code that allows you to download privilege videos and privilege information on the specified website is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It may be displayed on the vessel 51.

Further, the privilege related to AT includes, for example, the number of AT games, but the privilege is not limited to this, and for example, the right (navistock) that allows the AT to control a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) may be a privilege. In addition, when the number of times the navigation effect can be executed is determined and the AT controls the number of times the navigation effect can be executed until the navigation effect is executed, the number of times the navigation effect can be executed is also a privilege. Good. Further, for example, when the upper limit grant amount is determined and the AT controls until the granted game value (the number of medals paid out) reaches the determined upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be a privilege. Further, when the AT is controlled from the time when the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied until the predetermined AT end condition is satisfied and the continuous lottery for whether or not to continue the AT is performed when the AT end condition is satisfied, the continuation is continued. The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be a privilege.

[Advantageous condition]
In the above-mentioned example, as an advantageous state advantageous for the player, for the slot machine, the winning probability of the big bonus (BB) and the predetermined winning combination is higher than when the winning probability of the small winning combination is in the predetermined state. The regular bonus (RB), which is a probability, has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this as long as it is in an advantageous state for the player, and an example of a slot machine will be described below.

Advantageous states are, for example, AT, replay time (RT), concentration of small wins, and the pullable range of at least one reel is narrower than usual, and all small wins are allowed to occur in each game. It does not change the challenge time (CT) to be in a state, the winning probability of the winning combination, etc., but notifies the operation procedure for winning the winning small combination over a predetermined period (for example, until 50 games are exhausted). It may be a pseudo bonus or the like. In addition, there may be a state in which the probability of being controlled by these advantageous states is high, a state in which the probability of being controlled in the freeze state is high, and the number of games such as the number of AT games is high. An advantageous state different from the above-described embodiment may be set, such as a state in which the game is added and a state in which the number of additional games in the AT is likely to be increased. In addition, it is indirectly advantageous for the player, such as a condition for obtaining a privilege on the communication network and a state in which the probability of satisfying the condition for executing a premium effect (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.) is high. It may be a special privilege or a state of improving the interest of the game. Further, the permissible determination means for determining whether or not to allow the transition to an advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

In addition, the advantageous state is, for example, in the privilege grant lottery for determining whether or not to grant the privilege, the "probability of the privilege being granted" and the "granted when the privilege is determined to be granted". At least one of the "value of the privilege (or the expected value of the privilege amount)" may be higher than the normal state (a state different from the advantageous state). Further, the advantageous state may mean that the number of triggers for executing the privilege granting lottery is larger than that in the normal state. Further, the advantageous state may be a state in which the number of games required for digestion required to be digested in order to grant the privilege is smaller than the normal state.

For example, when the privilege is the number of AT games, the advantageous state is "AT winning probability in AT lottery" and "AT given when AT is won in AT lottery" than in the normal state. At least one of the "value of the number of games" may be higher than the normal state. Further, the advantageous state may mean that the number of triggers for executing the AT lottery is larger than that in the normal state. For example, when the execution opportunity of the AT lottery in the normal state is the first combination winning and the second combination winning, the execution opportunity of the AT lottery in the advantageous state is the first combination winning and the second combination winning. In addition to this, the third role may be won.

[Notification]
In the above embodiment, an example is given in which the liquid crystal display 51 executes notification when an operation for setting a specific control or a specific voice control is being accepted, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, a speaker. 53, 54, effect LED 52, back lamp arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel (for example, reel LED55), transmissive liquid crystal display arranged on the front side of the reel (configured so that the reel can be visually recognized). Even if notification is performed by means different from the above-described embodiment, such as a lamp or LED attached to a liquid crystal display), a front door 1b, vibration of a stop switch, ventilation from the surroundings of the stop switch, or a change in the temperature of the stop switch. Good. It is not necessary that there is a one-to-one correspondence with the reception state, and a plurality of means may be combined for notification.

[About AT]
In the above example of the slot machine, an example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described, but the control related to the AT executed by the main control unit 41 includes the execution of the AT lottery. The AT lottery may include a determination of winning or not winning the AT lottery, a determination of whether or not to stock the number of AT games, a determination of the number of AT games, a lottery for adding the number of AT games, and the like. Further, as the control related to AT, the control of the high probability state of the AT lottery can be mentioned. To control the high probability state of the AT lottery, control that the winning probability of the AT lottery becomes high, control that shortens the period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the additional lottery, and the game. Includes controls that give preferential treatment to numbers. Further, as the control related to the AT, it is possible to control the AT when the specified number of games have been digested. The time when the specified number of games is exhausted includes the time when the number of ceiling games is reached and the time when the number of games determined by lottery is reached. Further, as the control related to AT, there is a control for setting a precursory period. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, a control for executing the production of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of AT. Further, as the control related to AT, there is a control for giving a penalty. Controls that grant penalties include determining the content of the penalty, determining or setting the penalty period. Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may control the lighting of the lamp or the LED indicating that the AT is in progress.

Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may control the lighting of the lamp or the LED for executing the navigation effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect. Further, when the main control unit 41 improves the lottery probability, for example, when controlling the AT lottery to a high probability state, the main control unit 41 notifies that fact by lighting control of a lamp or an LED (for example, a game auxiliary display 12). You may do so. More specifically, the main control unit 41 may notify that the game auxiliary display 12 controls the AT lottery to a high probability state by executing the navigation effect a predetermined number of times. Alternatively, the main control unit 41 may notify the sub control unit 91 that the navigation effect is executed a predetermined number of times to control the AT lottery to a high probability state.

When the main control unit 41 executes control related to AT, it is preferable that the processing of the main control unit 41 is subordinate to the main control unit 41 and executed by a control unit subordinate to the main control unit 41. .. For example, the reel stop control may be executed by a control unit provided on a board other than the game control board, and the main control unit 41 transfers the operation signal of the stop switch to the control unit. In this way, by causing the lower control unit to control the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent insufficient capacity of ROM 41b and RAM 41c and insufficient processing capacity of the main CPU 41a when performing control related to AT.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT described above, but the sub-control unit 91 may execute the control. The sub control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an additional lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation effect according to the result. Processing or the like may be performed.

[About setting change status and setting confirmation status]
Regarding the setting change state, the setting may be changed to the setting change state on the condition of "power ON" + "setting key switch ON" + "front door open detection". As a result, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized setting change when the front door is not opened. In addition, once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition for ending the setting change state (the setting key switch is turned off after the setting value is confirmed) is satisfied. You may try to do it. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

Further, the setting confirmation state may be shifted to the setting confirmation state on the condition of "setting key switch ON" + "front door open detection". As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door is not opened. In addition, once the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch OFF operation) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. May be good. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 91 sub control unit.

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can play games
A reception means that accepts operations performed by the player,
Character production execution means for executing character production using two or more characters among a plurality of types of characters, and
A history information storage means that can store game history information according to the progress of the game for each of a plurality of types of characters,
An update means for updating the game history information stored in the history information storage means according to the progress of the game, and an update means for updating the game history information .
The reception means controls the specific mode based on the reception of the start operation when the menu screen is displayed in the non-specific mode, and the reception means receives the end operation when the menu screen is displayed in the specific mode. Based on the specific mode control means for controlling the non-specific mode,
It is provided with a reception notification means for performing reception notification that a display operation for displaying the menu screen can be received .
The specific mode is a mode in which the game history information can be updated.
The updating means updates the game history information of two or more characters used in the character effect based on the execution of the character effect .
In the non-specific mode, the reception notification means starts the reception notification at a predetermined timing related to the end of the game, and in the specific mode, the reception notification starts at a specific timing after the predetermined timing .

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