JP2002172248A - Game machine and game hall system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To further enrich the functions of a game machine and a game hall system. SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with a main controller performing the main control of a game and a sub-controller performing prescribed processes under the direct or indirect control of the main controller. The sub-controller is provided with a communication means maintaining communications with external apparatuses and a data processing means performing a data process on communications. The game machines are connected to other apparatuses via a network to form this game hall system.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachislot machine, a slot machine, a pachinko machine, a game machine, and a game arcade system having a plurality of such game machines.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, there has been a demand for this type of gaming machine to incorporate various effects in response to the sophistication and sophistication of player needs, and the processing capacity of a single microprocessor has been limited. In addition, there is an adverse effect that a long period of time is required for inspection by a public inspection organization.

[0003] Under these circumstances, a main controller that determines main items of the game directly related to the player's interest, such as whether or not to allow a prize, and proceeds with the game, and a sub controller based on the items determined by the main controller. Attention has been paid to a distributed processing type control system in which sub-controllers for controlling audio devices such as a display device and a speaker are separately provided, and the sub-controllers are in charge of control of production.

[0004] By distributing the control to the main controller and the sub-controller, the sub-display device can be provided in addition to the main display device as described above.
The effect display using the sub display device is also possible. For example, in the case of a pachislot machine, in addition to a main reel display device, a sub-display device such as a liquid crystal display device or a fourth reel is provided, and a notice effect display or the like is performed by the sub-display device.

[0005]

However, in the conventional gaming machines, the sub-controller can be added to the main controller side if the sub-controller takes charge of the control of the performance originally performed by the main controller or ignores the processing capability. This is merely a new effect control added to the sub-controller, and the effect of separating the sub-controller from the main controller is only a reduction in the processing capacity of the main controller. In other words, it is hard to say that the sub-controller is effectively used.

[0006] Therefore, there is a demand for a gaming machine capable of causing a sub-controller to function so that effects and other gaming effects can be further exhibited. In addition, a game arcade system using such a gaming machine is also required.

[0007]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention according to claim 1 comprises a main controller (4) for performing a main control of a game, and under a direct or indirect control of the main controller. In a gaming machine (2) having a lower-level controller (5, 6) that performs a predetermined process, the lower-level controller communicates with an external device (2, 3, 8) by a communication unit (41, 44, 45, 48), and data processing means (41, 42) for performing data processing related to communication.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, the external device is a hall computer, and the data processing means is provided in the update information provided from the hall computer. It is characterized in that the information of the storage means to be updated is updated.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect of the present invention, the external device is a hall computer or another gaming machine, and the data processing means is connected to the external device. It is characterized in that other gaming machine information such as a game result and a gaming history of the gaming machine is taken out and presented to the player.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects of the invention, the external device is another gaming machine, and the data processing means includes: Is transmitted from the communication means to spread the information to another gaming machine.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the spread information of the effect content is given from another game machine, the data processing means produces the effect content. Is executed.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects of the present invention, the external device is a hall computer, and the data processing means is an effect provided from the hall computer. In accordance with the instruction information of the content, the effect of the effect content is executed.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, the external device is another gaming machine and the data processing means is an effect in another gaming machine. It is characterized in that the type information of the content is extracted and the effect of the effect content is executed.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, the external device is a gaming island facility controller, and the data processing means is used to produce an effect of the own gaming machine. At the same time, it is characterized in that an effect is performed in the game island facilities.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game arcade system in which at least two or more devices including a plurality of gaming machines, a hall computer and a gaming island facility controller are connected via a network. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8 is applied as the gaming machine.

[0016]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (A) Embodiment Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a gaming machine and a game arcade system according to the present invention are applied to a game arcade having a pachislot machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(A-1) Configuration of the Embodiment FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a game arcade system 1 of the embodiment. In FIG. 1, a playground system 1
Is configured such that a plurality of pachislot machines 2, a hall computer 3, and a game island facility controller 8 are connected via a network N. The network N may be any of a bus, a ring, and a mesh, and may be a connection based on a potato vine connection (daisy chain connection).

Although the detailed configuration of the pachislot machine 2 will be described later, the pachislot machine 2 serves as a controller to determine main items of the game directly related to the player's interest, such as whether to allow a prize or not, and to proceed with the game. A controller 4, a sub-controller 5 for controlling a sub-display device, an audio device, and the like (not shown) based on the items determined by the main controller 4; and an image controller 6 for directly controlling the sub-display device according to a command from the sub-controller 5. have.

The main controller 4 of the pachislot machine 2 includes:
To the hall computer 3, as in the related art, it is possible to transmit payout information and the like.

In this embodiment, the sub-controller 5 of the pachislot machine 2 which does not conventionally have a function of communicating with an external device is provided.
However, as will be described in detail later, a significant feature is that data can be mutually transferred to other pachislot machines 2, hall computers 3, and game island facility controllers 8.

The plurality of pachislot machines 2 capable of transferring data may be pachislot machines in the same row, pachislot machines in island units, or all pachislot machines in a game arcade. good.

In this embodiment, the pachislot machine 2
A great feature is that the portable terminal 7 possessed by the player can be connected, and predetermined information can be given from the sub-controller 5 to the portable terminal 7 while the portable terminal 7 is connected to the pachislot machine 2. It has become.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the pachislot machine 2. In FIG. 2, the pachislot machine 2 includes a gaming state indicator 2A, a payout panel 2B, and a reel panel 2 from the upper side.
C, a switch installation section 2D, a waist panel 2E, a stereo speaker 2F, and a coin tray 2G.

The pachislot machine 2 is located on the left of the reel panel 2C,
Three rows of reels 11L, 11C, 11R are provided corresponding to the middle and right display windows 10L, 10C, 10R.

The switch installation section 2D includes a medal insertion slot 12, an image display device (hereinafter referred to as a sub-display device) 13 composed of a liquid crystal display, and reels 11L, 1L.
3 stop buttons 1 to individually stop 1C and 11R
4L, 14C, 14R, a max bet switch 15M that basically sets the number of bet medals in one game to three, and a 2-bet switch 152 that sets the number of bet medals in one game to two
A 1-bet switch 151 for setting one bet medal in one game, a start lever 16 for simultaneously rotating the reels 11L, 11C and 11R, and a credit state for storing game medals up to a predetermined number of 50. And a state changeover switch 17 for releasing the state.

If one bet, the center line L1 is 1
In the case of two bets, three lines in addition to the upper and lower lines L2 and L2 are added, and in the case of three bets, five lines in which diagonal lines L3 and L3 are added are effective. The horizontal number display lamps E1 to E3 are turned on corresponding to the activated pay lines.
So-called JA in RB during regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) and big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB)
In the bonus game called C game, which bet switch 1
Even if 5M, 152, or 151 is pressed, one bet is always selected.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral E4 denotes a WIN lamp for notifying winning a prize or a BB or RB internal hit state under certain conditions, reference numeral E5 denotes a re-game lamp, reference numeral E6 denotes a game start lamp, and reference numeral E7 is a medal insertion lamp, symbol E
Reference numeral 8 denotes a payout number display including 7 segment LEDs, reference numeral E9 denotes a bonus counter including 7 segment LEDs,
Reference numeral E10 indicates a credit indicator comprising 7-segment LEDs, and reference numeral E11 indicates a notification lamp.

Further, the pachislot machine 2 is provided at an appropriate position on the front face, and the right side stereo speaker 2F shown in FIG.
On the left side of the connector 18 is a connector 18 that engages with a distal end connector of a connection cable for the portable terminal 7 carried by the player (see FIG. 1).
have.

On the outer periphery of each of the reels 11L, 11C, 11R, for example, as shown in FIG.
"EXTRA", "diamond", "dragon", "cherry", "replay" all seven patterns are drawn according to a unique arrangement. In addition, as a payout rule, for example,
The following methods can be applied.

1) Payout of 15 sheets and BB rush by three sets of "white 7" or "red 7" 2) Payout of 15 sheets and RB rush by three sets of "EXTRA" 3) Three sets of "diamond" 4) Payout of 3 "Dragon" (hereafter referred to as "Dragon 1") 5) Payout of "Dragon"-"Dragon"-"EXTRA" (hereinafter referred to as "Dragon 2") Pays out one,
15) Payout of 15 cards during regular game during BB 6) Payout of 2 cards by "Cherry"-"ANY"-"ANY" (4 cards payout when "Cherry" stops at upper or lower left reel) 7) "Replay" Normally re-playing with three sets,
During the general game during BB, pay out 3 cards and enter the RB. During the RB, pay out 15 bonus prizes. In RB, a maximum of 12 single-betting games can be played. You can win a prize (15 payouts) up to 8 times and get around 120 medals. In the BB, during a maximum of 30 regular betting games of 1 to 3 cards, for example, up to 3 sets of RBs starting with three “replays” can be obtained, and about 360 medals can be obtained. During the general game during BB, in addition to rushing into RB with a high probability, the so-called small role winning probability of the above 3) to 6) is also higher than usual.

In order to win a prize, the random number value extracted at the moment when the start lever 16 is hit is within a prize range provided separately for each prize combination, and the corresponding internal prize flag is established. It is necessary to satisfy two conditions of pressing the stop buttons 14L, 14C, 14R at appropriate timing within a range of a maximum of four frames of the symbol corresponding to the winning flag. In short, it is necessary to be able to win by random number lottery and to be able to perform proper eye-catching. Even if the winning flag of BB or RB is not won in the flag establishment game, the winning flag is carried over to the next game and thereafter until the winning, and an advantageous gaming state called a so-called bonus inside win or a flag section continues. 3) The following small wins and the replay winning flag disappear only in the game concerned.

The pachislot machine 2 of this embodiment is not directly related to the pachislot machine game.
Another feature is that a key switch 19 that is used when a player requests a predetermined operation or the like is provided. For example, the key switch 19 includes keys such as “0” to “9”, “*”, and “#”.

FIGS. 4 to 6 are block diagrams showing the control configuration of the pachislot machine 2. FIG. As described above, the pachislot machine 2 includes the main controller 4 for performing main control of the game, the sub-controller 5 connected thereto, and the image controller 6 for driving the sub-display device 13. FIG. 4 shows a control configuration of the sub-controller 5, and FIG. 6 shows a control configuration of the image controller 6.

The main controller 4 includes a main CPU 2
1, a ROM 22, a RAM 23, an input port 24 and an output port 25.

Main CPU 21, ROM 22, and RAM
Reference numeral 23 is for executing a main control process, and the control process and the like will be clarified in an operation description to be described later.

Each of the reels 11L, 1
1C, 11R rotational position sensors 26L, 26C, 26R
A medal detector 27 comprising a plurality of sensors provided downstream of the medal slot 12;
L, 14C, 14R and bet switches 15M, 15
2, 151, a start lever 16, a state changeover switch 17, a payout medal detector 29 of a built-in medal payout hopper 28, and an auxiliary storage medal detector 30 are connected.

The output port 25 is connected to each reel 11L, 1
1C, 11R stepping motors 31L, 31C, 3
1R, a medal selector 32 downstream of the medal slot 2,
The medal payout hopper 28 and the above-described lamps E1 to E
10 are connected.

In this embodiment, the game status display (top light) 2A, the display windows 10L, 10C,
A total of nine reel back lamps F1 to F9 at the upper, middle, and lower stages corresponding to 10R are not directly controlled by the main controller 4, but are directly controlled by the sub controller 5.
Is controlled.

The output port 25 is also connected to an output-only connector 33 to the network N and a one-way signal line (communication line) PL to the sub-controller 5. The output-only connector 33 to the network N uses, for example, a light-emitting element (electric / optical converter), and its receiving side includes a light-receiving element (optical / electrical converter) to perform one-way data transfer. It is physically guaranteed. Although not shown, a light emitting element and a light receiving element as described above are also provided on a one-way signal line (communication line) PL to the sub-controller 5, and the main controller 4 to the sub-controller 5 One-way communication is physically guaranteed.

The sub-controller 5 has a sub-CPU 41, a ROM 42, a RAM 43, an input port 44 and an output port 45, as shown in FIG.

Sub CPU 41, ROM 42 and RAM 4
Reference numeral 3 is for executing a predetermined control process under the control of the main controller 4 and external devices (other pachislot machine 2, hall computer 3, and portable terminal 7). The control process and the like will be described later. The operation will be described.

The input port 44 is connected via a signal line PL to
It is connected to the output port 25 of the main controller 4 and also has a bidirectional connector 18 (input terminal) for the portable terminal 7 (see FIG. 1) and a bidirectional connector 48 for the network N (see FIG. 1). (Input terminal). The input port 44 is also connected to the key switch 19.

The output port 45 is connected to the input port 54 of the image controller 6 and the portable terminal 7
(See FIG. 1) and (the output terminal of) the bidirectional connector 48 with the network N (see FIG. 1). Also,
In the output port 45, a game state indicator (top light) 2A, which is not controlled by the main controller 4 in this embodiment, and a total of nine upper, middle, and lower stages corresponding to the display windows 10L, 10C, and 10R, respectively. Reel back lamp F
1 to F9 are also connected.

By connecting the output port 25 of the main controller 4 and the input port 44 of the sub-controller 5,
Only one-way transmission from the main CPU 21 to the sub CPU 41 is supported.
Performs a selection process of various effects in response to a transmission command from the main CPU 21, and transmits a display-related command to the image controller 6 if necessary.
The sound output from the speaker 2F via the power amplifier 47 and the C46 is controlled.

The main CPU 21 to the sub CPU 4
The transmission of the command to 1 is performed by interruption processing of a predetermined period on the main side. At this time, a random time delay is inserted so that the transmission timing changes every time, and the image controlled by the sub CPU 41 is controlled. Sounds and sounds are not meant to be helpful in timing the player's appearance.

The input port 44 and the output port 45
Is connected to the bi-directional connector 48 with the network N, so that the sub CPU 41 can transfer data with another pachislot machine 2 or the hall computer 3 via the network N. I have.

Further, the input port 44 and the output port 4
5 is connected to the bidirectional connector 18 with the portable terminal 7, so that the sub CPU 41 can transfer data to and from the portable terminal 7 possessed by the player.

As shown in FIG. 6, the image controller 6 has an image control CPU 51, a ROM 52, a RAM 53, an input port 54, an image control IC 55 such as a VDP, a character ROM 56, and a video RAM 57.

Image control CPU 51, ROM 52 and RA
M53 is for executing an image display control process under the control of the sub-controller 5 by receiving a command or the like via the input port 54. The control process and the like will be clarified in an operation description to be described later. . Image control I
C55 is controlled by a command from the image control CPU 51.
A display character is taken out from the character ROM 56, a background image or the like is taken out from the video RAM 57, and a specific display image to be displayed on the image display device 13 is constructed.

The sub CPU 41 and the image control CPU 5
1 is also a one-way transmission from the sub CPU 41 to the image control CPU 51.

Although the detailed configuration of the hall computer 3 is not shown, for example, the hall computer 3 is composed of the same components as a general computer. For example, the hall computer 3 includes a keyboard and a mouse as input devices, a display and a printer as output devices, a CPU, a ROM, a RAM as a processing unit, and other drive devices for various storage media.

The portable terminal 7 is also constituted by, for example, a portable simple computer smaller than a so-called notebook personal computer, although its detailed configuration is not shown. For example, the portable terminal 7 includes a keyboard as an input device and a liquid crystal display as an output device incorporated in the device main body, and includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM as processing units.
In addition, a drive device for a small storage medium is provided. Preferably, the mobile terminal 7 can be connected to a personal computer or the like. Further, it is preferable that the storage medium can be used in common with a personal computer.

Although the detailed configuration of the game island facility controller 8 is omitted, it is provided, for example, for each game island, and a plurality of lamps 8a, speakers 8b, etc. The effect display, the effect sound, and the like corresponding to the game island facilities of the present invention are executed. The game island facility controller 8 may include a CPU or the like, or may drive the plurality of lamps 8a and the speakers 8b by a relay sequence or the like.

(A-2) Operation of Embodiment Next, the operation of the pachi-slot machine 2 and the amusement arcade system of the embodiment will be described. In the case of this embodiment, the control operation itself by the main controller 4 in the pachi-slot machine 2 is the same as the conventional one, and the description thereof will be omitted. In the following, the operation of (a sub-controller 5 of) a certain pachislot machine 2, which involves communication with another pachislot machine 2, a hall computer 3, a portable terminal 7, and a game island facility controller 8 will be described.

(A-2-1) Loading Operation of Demo Image Information Hereinafter, the operation of the hall computer 3 for transferring the demonstration image information to the pachi-slot machine 2 and loading it will be described with reference to the sequence diagram of FIG.

Note that the demonstration image information means an image display device (sub-display device) when a game is not being executed.
13 is an image irrelevant to the game displayed to attract the player's interest. For example, instead of just an animation, it may be a product introduction of a new gaming machine,
Further, it may be an introduction of a new premium type (including information on the number of exchange medals).

Employees, for example, outside business hours,
A storage medium such as a CD-ROM in which new demo image information is stored is loaded in the hall computer 3 or connected to the hall computer 3 via a communication line.
For example, a new demo image information is downloaded from a computer (not shown) of the manufacturer of the pachislot machine 2, and preparations are made for transferring the demo image information to the pachislot machine 2 (T1).

Thereafter, the employee instructs all the pachi-slot machines 2 of the model related to the demonstration image information, and sends them to all the pachi-slot machines 2 via the network N by, for example, a broadcast function (multicast function). The demonstration image information is distributed (T2). The transmission data at this time includes an identification code of the destination pachislot machine 2, data type information indicating that the transmission is for loading the demonstration image information, and the like.

In each of the pachislot machines 2 (2-1,..., 2-x), the sub CPU 41 determines that the received data arriving via the input port 44 includes demo image information, Sub-controller 5 for information
, And it is determined whether or not all have been received completely (without errors) (T3,
T4).

If all of the demo image information has been received without error, the sub CPU 41 of the pachi-slot machine 2 (corresponding to the pachi-slot machine of reference numeral 2-1 in FIG. 5) sends the received demo image information to the output port 45. Then, it is given to the image controller 6 to update the demo image information in the video RAM 57 with new demo image information and set a flag indicating that the reception processing is completed (T5, T6).

On the other hand, if the reception of the demo image information has failed, the sub CPU 41 of the pachislot machine 2 (corresponding to the pachislot machine 2-x in FIG. 7) sets a flag indicating that the reception has failed (T7). ).

The hall computer 3 which broadcasts the demonstration image information waits for a lapse of a predetermined time from the time of distribution, and polls each of the pachislot machines 2 (2-1,..., 2-
In x), whether or not the demo image information has been successfully received is extracted.

For example, if the polling order is the pachislot machine 2-
When it becomes 1, the hall computer 3 becomes the pachislot machine 2-
1 is requested to report success or failure of demo image information reception (T8). At this time, the sub CPU of the pachislot machine 2-1
41 returns the reception success to the hall computer 3, and the hall computer 3 stores the reception success for the pachislot machine 2-1 (T9, T10).

Further, for example, when the polling order becomes the pachislot machine 2-x, the hall computer 3 requests the pachislot machine 2-x to report the success or failure of receiving the demo image information (T11). At this time, the sub CPU 41 of the pachislot machine 2-x returns a reception failure to the hall computer 3, and the hall computer 3 stores the reception failure for the pachislot machine 2-x (T12, T13).

When the hall computer 3 collects the success / failure report of the demo image information from all the pachislot machines 2 (2-1 to 2-x), the hall computer 3 sends the demo image information to all the pachislot machines 2 that report the reception failure. The demo image information is retransmitted (T14).

Although omitted in FIG. 5, the pachi-slot machine 2 performs the same reception processing as described above at the time of this retransmission, and stores the success or failure of reception.

As described above, when the loading of the demo image information to all the pachislot machines 2 to be loaded with the new demo image information is completed while performing the retransmission appropriately, the hall computer 3 performs a series of processes.

In the above description, the hall computer 3
However, although the demonstration image information is distributed to a plurality of pachislot machines 2 by broadcasting, the image information may be individually transmitted by a polling method or another method.

Further, audio information corresponding to the demo image information may be included in the distribution information.
The PU 41 stores the received acoustic information in the RAM 43.

Further, the loading of the demonstration image information may be performed during business hours. Further, a computer (not shown) of the manufacturer of the pachislot machine 2 may instruct the hall computer 3 to start loading the demo image information.

(A-2-2) Loading Operation of Production Information Next, the hall computer 3 transmits the production information to the pachislot machine 2
Will be described.

Normally, the sub-controller 5 is provided with type information (effect number) that defines the effect contents according to the game result and the like from the main controller 4, and the sub-controller 5 generates the effect image according to the type information. Is displayed on the sub-display device 13 under the control of the image controller 6, or a sound corresponding to the type information is output from the speaker 2F.

In the pachislot machine 2 of this embodiment, the effect information such as effect images and sound corresponding to the type information (effect number) that defines the effect contents can be changed to a new one.
It is possible to prevent the player from getting bored.

The operation in which the hall computer 3 loads such effect information into each pachi-slot machine 2 is the same as the operation in the case where the demonstration image information is loaded. The difference from the loading of the demonstration image information is that when the reception is successful, the sub CPU 41 stores the sound information in the RAM 43 in the own sub-controller 5 while the effect image information is stored in the video RA in the image controller 6.
The point is that the data is transferred to and stored in the M57 (or the RAM 53).

It is to be noted that a character RAM 56 may be provided instead of the character ROM 56 so that characters included in the image can be changed.

(A-2-3) Operation of Retrieving Other Pachislot Machine Information Next, the operation of extracting game result information of another pachislot machine 2 from one pachislot machine 2 will be described with reference to the sequence diagram of FIG. I will explain it.

In the case of this embodiment, the player can take out the game result information such as the number of jackpots of other pachislot machines 2, the total gain and loss of medals, the game history, etc. by operating the pachislot machine 2 facing the player. It has been made possible. For example, the player extracts the game result information of another pachislot machine 2 for reference when changing the gaming table.

The player inputs to the key switch 19 a code (for example, “# 00”) for instructing a mode for taking out the game result information of another pachislot machine 2 (T20).

At this time, the sub CP of the sub controller 5
U41 is another pachislot machine 2 that wants to obtain game result information
(T21), and the player requests
In response to this, the machine number of another pachislot machine 2 is input (T22). When the unit number is obtained, the sub CPU 21
The computer 3 requests the hall computer 3 to transmit the game result information of the stand (pachislot machine 2) (T23). In response, the hall computer 3 retrieves the game result information of the pachislot machine 2 from the built-in database. The request is returned to the pachislot machine 2 (T24).

The sub CPU 4 of the pachislot machine 2 that has received the reply
1 issues an instruction to the image controller 6 to display the game result information on the sub display device 13 (T25). This display image includes, in addition to the game result information, a message asking whether to end the operation mode (for example, press the key “*” at the end) or to input another machine number.

Although omitted in FIG. 8, the player who does not need the game result information of the other pachislot machine 2 any more,
The end of the operation mode is instructed, and the sub C of the pachislot machine 2 is
The PU 41 ends the operation mode. On the other hand, the player who wants the game result information of still another pachislot machine 2 inputs a new stand number, and presents the game result information of the stand (pachislot machine 2) in the same manner as described above. Can receive.

In the above description, the sub controller 5 retrieves the relevant information from the hall computer 3 when the display of other game result information is requested, but the pachislot machine 2 periodically (for example, 10 (Every minute), the game result information of all the other pachislot machines 2 is collected and stored from the hall computer 3, and when the display is requested, the game of the corresponding pachislot machine 2 stored therein is performed. Result information may be displayed.

In the above description, the game result information of the other pachislot machine 2 is displayed. However, the game result information of the own pachislot machine 2 may be displayed.

(A-2-4) Production Direction Operation from Hall Computer Next, the operation at the production instruction from the hall computer 3 to all or some of the pachislot machines 2 will be described with reference to the sequence diagram of FIG. explain.

Usually, in the pachislot machine 2, the main controller 4 determines what kind of effect (for example, a notice effect) is to be executed by the sub-display device 13 or the like by using the reels 11L, 1L.
It is determined according to the stop symbols of 1C and 11R, lottery results, and the like. Even if various effects are possible, for a player with a large number of games, it is possible to predict the game results and the degree of hits to some extent depending on the effect contents, and accordingly,
Interestingness due to production is reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, the hall computer 3 can appropriately instruct the pachislot machine 2 of the effect type.

[0086] The employee
Using the input device, set the production instruction operation mode (T
30). Then, at the same time as inputting the type information of the effect contents to be instructed (T31), one or a plurality of pachislot machines 2 (such as a machine number) for executing the effect contents are input (T3).
2). At this time, the hall computer 3 transmits the type information of the effect content to the corresponding pachislot machine 2 by, for example, a broadcasting function (T33).

The sub CPU 41 of the pachi-slot machine 2 receives the type information of the effect content given from the hall computer 3 (T34) and stores it as the effect content at the next effect timing (T35).

By the effect operation described later, the effect display and the effect sound corresponding to the type information of the stored effect contents are performed almost simultaneously by the plurality of pachislot machines 2, and even the skilled player can associate the effect contents with the game result. Puzzled by the relationship, it can reduce the tiredness of the game.

Since the effect is for each game, the acknowledgment of the type information of the effect content is transmitted to the pachislot machine 2.
May not be sent back to the hall computer 3 or may be sent back.

Further, in the above description, the type information of the effect contents relating to one effect is transmitted from the hall computer 3 to the pachislot machine 2, but the effect information relating to a plurality of effects in one transmission is shown. May be transmitted.

Further, in the above description, the hall computer 3
Has shown (broadcasted) the type information of the production contents to a plurality of pachislot machines 2, but one of the pachislot machines 2
The hall computer 3 may not be able to transmit the type information of the effect content only for each stand. In such a case, in the pachi-slot machine 2 belonging to the game island, it is also possible to control such that the same display image (effect) moves sequentially.

(A-2-5) Operation for Setting Effect Spreading Range Next, an operation for setting a range of another pachislot machine 2 for causing another pachislot machine 2 to execute predetermined effect contents will be described with reference to FIG.
This will be described with reference to the sequence diagram of FIG.

In the pachislot machine 2 of this embodiment,
As will be described later, even a player who plays a large number of games cannot predict the game result or the degree of hit based on the production contents, and in order to prevent a decrease in the amusement due to the production, the production of one pachi-slot machine 2 is performed by another pachi-slot machine. 2 can be performed. Moreover, such another pachislot machine 2
Range can be set arbitrarily.

The employee sends a message to the hall computer 3
The effect propagation range setting operation mode is instructed using the input device (T40). Then, the identification number (for example, a car number) of the pachislot machine 2 of the transmission source, the specific information of one or a plurality of pachislot machines of the transmission destination (the island unit can be specified), and the type information of the effect content to be transmitted (T41 to T4
3). With these inputs, the hall computer 3
The specific information of the destination pachislot machine and the type information of the effect content to be spread are transmitted to the source pachislot machine 2 (T44). This transmission cancels the operation mode.

The sub CPU 41 of the pachislot machine 2 at the origin of the transmission
Receives the specific information of the pachislot machine of the transmission destination given from the hall computer 3 and the type information of the effect content to be transmitted (T45), and stores them in the RAM 43 (T45).
46).

Note that even at the time of this reception, the pachislot machine 2
The reception acknowledgment may not be returned to the hall computer 3 or may be returned.

In the above description, the setting of the spread range is set one by one. However, the spread range may be set to a plurality of pachislot machines 2 at the same time using a broadcasting function or the like. When such a broadcasting function is used, an instruction such as “a table on both right and left sides” and “another table to which the island belongs” may be used.

Further, the effect content to be spread is not limited to one type, but may be plural types, and the spread range may be different for each type.

Furthermore, in the above description, a case where the range of the spread from the hall computer 3 is set in the pachislot machine 2 has been described. However, a switch for setting the pachislot machine 2 or the like (the key switch 19 described above may be used) May be provided, and the employee may operate the switch or the like to set the spillover range.

(A-2-6) Operation of sub-controller at the time of production Next, the operation of the sub-controller 5 at the time of production will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the conventional pachislot machine, when the type information of the effect content is given from the main controller of the sub-controller, the sub-controller simply executes the effect indicated by the type information.

In the case of this embodiment, as described above, the pachislot machine 2 is instructed by the hall computer 3 for the contents of the production, the production is spread to other pachislot machines 2,
The production is spread from other pachislot machines 2.

The sub CPU 41 of the sub controller 5
When the type information of the effect contents (for example, the effect type when the first reel is stopped, the winning establishment signal, the loss mode signal, etc.) is given from the main controller 4, the processing shown in FIG. 11 is started.

First, the sub CPU 41 determines whether or not the type information of the effect content provided is to be transmitted to another pachislo machine (in this operation section, another pachislo machine is indicated by reference numeral 2T). (S1).

If the transmission is to be propagated, the sub CPU 41
Extracts the identification information of the other pachislot machine 2T to be spread from the RAM 43 and transmits the type information of the effect content given from the main controller 4 to the other pachislot machine 2T (S2). Then, an effect (display of effect image, sound of effect sound) related to the type information of effect content given from the main controller 4 is executed (started) (S3).

The transmission information may also include timing information for instructing another pachislot machine 2T how many seconds after reception the instruction should be executed. In addition, other received pachislot machines (for example, the next pachislot machine)
The transmission information may also include information that the 2T requests to be transferred to yet another pachislot machine (further adjacent pachislot machine).

That is, when the type information of the effect content to be transmitted to the other pachislot machine 2T is given from the main controller 4, even if the instruction of the effect content is given from the hall computer 3 (or the other pachislot machine 2T). (Even if the instruction of the effect contents to be spread from the main controller 4 is given), the effect of the effect contents given from the main controller 4 is executed with priority. As a result, a plurality of pachislot machines 2
Can be realized at the same time at the same time, or at a plurality of pachislot machines having the same effect.

[0108] Although not shown, the sub CPU 41 of the pachislot machine 2T to which the transmission is to be performed, when given the type information of the production contents related to the transmission, immediately or by the next production timing or instruction by interruption processing. As the contents of the production at the produced production timing, the type information is stored in the RAM 43.
To be stored.

The sub CPU 41 is connected to the main controller 4
When the effect related to the type information of the effect content given by is activated, next, it is determined whether or not the type information of the effect content requires an effect at the game arcade facility (S4).
If you need to play on game island facilities, sub CPU
41 is a game island equipment controller 8 for effect activation,
An effect is performed with a plurality of lamps 8a and speakers 8b as game island facilities (S5).

On the other hand, if the type information of the effect content given from the main controller 4 is not to be transmitted to another pachislot machine 2T, the sub CPU 41 transmits the type information to an external device (the hall computer 3 or another pachislot machine). It is determined whether or not an effect instruction from the device 2T) is to be given priority even if it exists (S6). If the priority is given (the effect during BB), the sub CPU 41 proceeds to the above-described step S3, and the effect (display of the effect image,
(Production sound of production sound) is executed (started).

When it is not necessary to give priority to the production instruction from the external device, the sub CPU 41
It is determined whether or not there is a production instruction spread from T, a production instruction from the hall computer 3, and a production instruction taken out from another pachislot machine 2T (this production instruction will be described later) (S7, S8, S9). . By determining in this order, the production priority is controlled in the order of the production instruction spread from the other pachislot machine 2T, the production instruction from the hall computer 3, and the production instruction taken out from the other pachislot machine 2T. become.

If there is an effect instruction from such an external device, the sub CPU 41 ignores the type information of the effect content given from the main controller 4 or receives the effect at a predetermined timing after the end. The effect (display of the effect image, sound of the effect sound) of the type according to the instruction is executed (started) (S10, S11, S12). Note that a valid effect instruction from an external device is deleted from the RAM 43 by the sub CPU 41 only after the effect is executed.
Unless it is executed, the execution of the effect is awaited.

If the effect instruction from the external device does not exist in the RAM 43, the sub CPU 41 proceeds to the above-described step S3, and the effect (display of the effect image) related to the type information of the effect content given from the main controller 4 is performed. (Producing sound of production sound).

As described above, when the effect on the pachislot machine 2 or the game island equipment is started, the sub CPU 41 sends the type information (effect instruction) of the effect contents from the other pachislot machine 2T.
It is determined whether or not it is time to take out (S13). For example, the timing for taking out one game every 50 times or the timing for taking out one game every 5 minutes may be used.

If it is not the timing to take out, the series of processing this time is ended. On the other hand, if it is the timing to take out, it is requested to transfer the type information (production instruction) of the production contents during or immediately before to another predetermined pachislot machine 2T (S14), and the production instruction is received. It is stored in the RAM 43 (S15), and the current series of processing ends. This production instruction is executed in step S12 when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

Here, the other pachislot machine 2T from which the production instruction is taken out is set in advance through the hall computer 3 or is set in advance by using the key switch 19 of the pachislot machine 2 or the like. .

In the above description, the production instruction from the external device is also produced in synchronization with the game stage in the pachislot machine 2, but when the production instruction is given,
The effect may be executed irrespective of the game stage, that is, asynchronously.

As described above, the effect is appropriately performed in accordance with the effect instruction from the external device, and the effect is further diversified, so that the player can enjoy the effect. Can be interesting. By the effects on the game island facilities, even more flashy effects can be controlled, and the entire playground can be made lively.

Further, in the above description of this section, the case where the effect spreading to the other pachislot machine 2T is an effect image by the sub-display device 13 or an effect sound by the speaker 2F has been described. In addition to this, the production by the game state indicator (top light) 2A and the production by nine reel back lamps F1 to F9 can be performed by the other pachislot machine 2.
You may make it spread to T.

(A-2-7) Example of effect contents to spread (A-2-7-1) Effect effect of reel back lamps As effects by nine reel back lamps F1 to F9, as shown in FIG. Mouse roulette (Fig. 12
(A)), windmill roulette (FIG. 12 (B)), drop roulette (FIG. 12 (C)), infinite roulette (FIG. 1)
2 (D)) and a roulette effect called infinite roulette (FIG. 12 (E)).

For example, when a winning combination such as a BB combination is won as a result of an internal lottery, if there is at least one corresponding winning symbol in the reel display section after all reels are stopped, nine roulette displays are displayed. The lamps F1 to F9 are sequentially turned on and off in a specific blinking pattern, and an effect is produced in which light is displayed as if it is moved like a roulette display. In this case, when any of the lamps F1 to F9 stops at the symbol of the winning combination, the player is notified that the winning combination has been won. Of course, there may be a stop at a different winning combination, so if the winning combination differs from the winning combination (actually aligned symbols)
There is a possibility that it is the role of BB (largest winning combination). If nothing is collected, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the winning combination or the BB combination may have been stopped.

In the case of this embodiment, it is possible to transmit a roulette display command to another pachi-slot machine 2 (for example, an adjacent pachi-slot machine) by communication between the sub-controllers 5 of the respective pachi-slot machines 2, and to produce an effect there. Can be moved and displayed. It is possible to produce an effect in which the light of roulette is generated from the pachislot machine 2 of the user, transfers to the next machine 2T, and repeatedly returns to his / her own. In addition, it is possible to perform roulette display from another machine 2T, and to stop and display at the pachislot machine 2 that is actually drawing lots internally.

The pachislot machine 2 may be provided with a changeover switch directly operated by an employee or an operator so as not to affect the pachislot machine 2 of a novice player (omitted in FIG. 5; the input port 44). By connecting the host computer 3 to the pachislot machine 2 by prohibiting the transmission from the host computer 3 to the pachislot machine 2, it is possible to display effects on the pachislot machine 2 as in the related art.

When playing with specific friends,
Table selection switch (omitted in FIG. 5; input port 4)
4 connected to the sub-CPU 41: the key switch 19 may be used) to select a friend's base and perform an effect only with a specific machine.
In addition, it is also possible to apply to an employee to perform roulette spread setting from the hall computer 3 to a plurality of predetermined pachislot machines 2.

(A-2-7-2) Propagation Spread of Top Lamp The notification lamp (reference numeral 62 in FIG. 16 described later) is assumed to perform the same function as the gaming state indicator (top light) 2A.
Pachislot machine with a notification lamp.

The production of the top light 2A and the notification lamp is as follows.
Since it is monotonous with lighting and blinking, if all reels are not stopped, the blinking pattern and lighting will be an indication and notice that a specific winning combination has been won, and if all reels have been stopped, it will be announced .

In the case of this embodiment, a roulette display effect of the top light 2A and the notification lamp can be performed using all the pachislot machines 2 installed on the entire island. It is also possible to notify that the flag is established.

(A-2-7-3) Production Spread of Sub-Display Device In the sub-display device 13, when the first reel 11L or the first and third reels 11L and 11R are stopped, as shown in FIG. A reach image effect as shown is performed, and the player is expected to have a possibility of winning a specific winning combination.

In the case of this embodiment, a reach effect display command is transmitted to another pachislot machine 2 (for example, an adjacent pachislot machine) by communication between the sub-controllers 5 of the respective pachislot machines 2, and it is possible to produce an effect there. , And can be moved and displayed. Due to the spread of the reach effect, the reach effect can be achieved even in the pachislot machine 2A which is not in the reach state, and the player can be puzzled for a moment, thereby preventing the game from getting tired.

Note that all reels 11L, 11C, 11
After the stoppage of R, the sub display device 13 notifies the winning combination, but it is preferable not to spread the winning combination to another pachislot machine 2A.

(A-2-8) Transfer Operation to Portable Terminal Next, a transfer operation from the sub-controller 5 to the portable terminal 7 will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 14 is a sequence diagram at the time of an operation of transferring the result of each game and the like to the portable terminal 7 for each game.

[0133] The player connects the connector at the tip of the cable from the portable terminal 7 to the connector 18 of the pachislot machine 2 (T50). Then, using the key switch 19 (or from the portable terminal 7), the player instructs the transfer mode of each game result (T51).

In response to this, the sub CPU 41 of the pachislot machine 2 sets the transfer mode of the game result for each time (T52), and carries the bibliographic items such as the name of the amusement arcade and the number of the pachislot machine 2 concerned. The data is transferred to the terminal 7 and stored (T53).

Thereafter, the sub CPU 41 transfers the game result to the portable terminal 7 every time the game result is given from the main controller 4 (T54), and the portable terminal 7 stores it (T55). The game results to be transferred include
The information may include not only the hits but also the information on the combination of symbols and the number of payout medals.

The sub CPU 41 of the pachi-slot machine 2 sends a command to release the transfer mode of the game result every time when the detachable sensor provided on the connector 18 detects the detachment or from the key switch 18 (or the portable terminal 7). When given, the game result transfer mode is canceled (T5).
6).

The game result may be transferred only at the time of a hit or at the time of a loss.

The player can check the result of each game, for example, a combination of symbols on a personal computer at home or the like, and review the timing of the appearance press and the like. In this case, it is preferable that the software required at this time be provided free of charge or by a game machine maker. Further, the mobile terminal 7 itself may have such software installed.

FIG. 15 is a sequence diagram showing an operation of transferring accumulated information such as game results to the portable terminal 7.

Using the key switch 19 (or from the portable terminal 7), the player instructs the transfer mode of the accumulated information such as the game result (T60). At this time, the portable terminal 7 may or may not be connected to the pachislot machine 2. The sub CPU 41 of the pachi-slot machine 2 accordingly sets the transfer mode of the game result for each time and stores the start date and time of the transfer mode (T61).

Thereafter, each time a game result is given from the main controller 4, the sub CPU 41 totals or accumulates the game result and the like, and transfers the accumulated information such as the game result to the update (T62). ).

By the end of the game, the player connects the portable terminal 7 to the pachislot machine 2 (T63), and at the end of the game, uses the key switch 19 (or from the portable terminal 7) to check the game result and the like. An instruction to release the transfer mode of the accumulated information is issued (T64).

At this time, the sub CPU 41 transfers the accumulated information such as the game result to the portable terminal 7 and displays that the information is being transferred on the sub display device 13 (T65), and the portable terminal 7 receives the information. And store it (T66). When the transfer is completed, the sub CPU 41 releases the transfer mode of the accumulated information such as the game result.

[0144] The cumulative information such as the game results to be transferred includes a game arcade name, a machine number, a start time and an end time (including month and day) provided for the accumulation processing, and the like.

[0145] The player can obtain such accumulated information and the like.
For example, using a personal computer or the like, past game histories and their results can be organized.

The counting and accumulation of game results and the like may be performed not only for transfer to the portable terminal 7 but also for display on the sub-display device 13 at the end of the game. That is, such an operation mode is provided and the key switch 1
By selecting the mode at 9 or the like, the sub CPU 41 may execute the totalization and accumulation of the game results and the like.

(A-3) Effects of the Embodiment According to the above embodiment, the sub-controller 5 of the pachi-slot machine 2 establishes a communication network with the external equipment (the hall computer 3, another pachi-slot machine 2, and the game island facility controller 8). Communication via external devices,
The pachislot machine 2 can perform real-time updating of production information and other information, and provide various information to a player.
And the functions of the game arcade system 1 can be further enhanced.

According to the above embodiment, the pachislot machine 2 is provided with a connector which can be connected to the portable terminal 7 so that various kinds of information can be transferred to the portable terminal 7.
Information such as a game result can be obtained as electronic data, and can be provided for desired processing.

(B) Other Embodiments (B-1) In the above embodiment, the sub display device 13
Has shown the pachislot machine 2 which is a liquid crystal display, but the present invention can also be applied to a pachislot machine having a fourth reel as a sub-display device.

FIG. 16 shows a pachislot machine 60 having a fourth reel 61 and a notification lamp 62. The effect propagation related to the notification lamp 62 is as described above.

Hereinafter, an example of the effect of the fourth reel 61 on another pachislot machine (60) will be briefly described.

On the surface of the fourth reel 61, a symbol of the winning combination itself or a symbol indicating only the type of winning is prepared in advance, and when the start lever is operated, the first stop operation is performed,
The fourth reel 61 rotates at any timing of the second stop operation or the final stop operation, and stops at a specific symbol. If all reels are not stopped before, hints and notices are given. If the player misses the symbol to suggest, it may be a bonus combination. If the player stops on the fourth reel 61 with a symbol indicating the bonus combination after all the stops, the user is notified of the bonus. The reels may be displayed stepwise at each operation timing, and finally the symbols may be displayed at the time of all stops.

In the case of this other embodiment, the fourth reel 61 of the adjacent machine is operated at the time of the operation of the start lever, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the final stop operation.
Can be performed. Eventually, it is confirmed and displayed on the own pachislot machine 60. In addition, a chain-reactive effect of reel display can be achieved. Further, in the case of communication between friends, the fourth reel 61 of the other party is operated in a simulated manner when specific stop conditions (operation order, internal winning combination state, stop roll, etc.) are satisfied. Is also good. In this case, a mischief such as confusing the other party without knowing why the fourth reel 61 has operated is possible.

As the method of associating the plurality of pachislot machines 60 with each other, the same method as described in the effect spread of the back lamps F1 to F9 can be applied.

(B-2) In the above embodiment, the processing part for performing input / output processing with the external device is that of the sub-controller 5, but instead or in addition to this,
The image controller 6 may be used. For example, the demonstration image information or the like may be directly provided to the image controller 6. The term “lower-level controller” in the claims means a controller that executes a communication function with an external device other than the main controller, and represents a sub-controller and / or an image controller in the embodiment.

(B-3) In the above embodiment, the pachi-slot machine 2 can communicate directly with another pachi-slot machine 2 or the game island equipment controller 8, but the hall computer 3 is relayed between them. Communication may be performed.

(B-4) In the above embodiment, the portable terminal 7 is the one carried by the player.
A storage medium such as a floppy (registered trademark) disk may be used. In this case, the drive device is provided in the pachislot machine,
The same processing as the processing for the portable terminal 7 described above
It may be executed by the PU 41.

(B-5) In the above embodiment, the gaming machine is a pachislot machine, but other gaming machines such as a pachinko machine may be used. Here, the effect may be spread between different gaming machines. Actually, the type information of the effect content is coded, and the same code often exists even if the gaming machine is different.

[0159]

As described above, according to the gaming machine and the amusement arcade system of the present invention, the lower-level controller of the gaming machine can communicate with an external device (a hall computer, another gaming machine, a gaming island facility controller, etc.). As a result, it is possible to perform effects linked with external devices, update the effect information and other information in real time, provide various information to players, etc., and further enhance the functions of gaming machines and amusement arcade systems. it can.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an overall configuration of a game arcade system according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachislot machine of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a reel development view of the pachislot machine of the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a main controller configuration of the pachislot machine of the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a sub-controller configuration of the pachi-slot machine of the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an image controller configuration of the pachislot machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram illustrating an operation of loading demo image information into a pachislot machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram illustrating another operation of extracting pachislot machine information according to the embodiment;

FIG. 9 is a sequence diagram showing an effect instruction operation from the hall computer of the embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram illustrating an operation of setting an effect spread range according to the embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an operation of the sub-controller at the time of the effect of the embodiment.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a roulette effect by the reel back lamp of the embodiment.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of an effect display by the sub display device of the embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart (1) showing a transfer operation to the portable terminal according to the embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart (2) illustrating the transfer operation to the portable terminal according to the embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a pachislot machine according to another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game hall system, 2, 60 ... Pachislot machine, 2A ... Game state display (top light), 2F ... Speaker, 3 ...
Hall computer, 4 ... main controller, 5 ... sub-controller, 6 ... image controller, 7 ... portable terminal, 8 ... game island facility controller, 13 ... image display device (sub-display device), 18, 48 ... connector, 19 ... key Switch, 41 ... Sub CPU, 42 ... ROM, 43 ... R
AM, 44: input port, 45: output port, 61: fourth reel (sub display device), 62: notification lamp, F1
F9: reel back lamp.

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine having a main controller for performing a main control of a game and a lower controller for performing a predetermined process under direct or indirect control of the main controller, wherein the lower controller is connected to an external device. A gaming machine comprising: communication means for performing communication of the above; and data processing means for performing data processing related to communication. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the external device is a hall computer, and the data processing means updates information in a built-in storage means to update information given from the hall computer. The described gaming machine. 3. The external device is a hall computer or another gaming machine, and the data processing means retrieves, from the external device, other gaming machine information such as a game result or a game history of another gaming machine, and The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is presented to a player. 4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the external device is another gaming machine, and the data processing means causes the communication means to transmit information for causing the effect contents of the own gaming machine to spread to other gaming machines. A gaming machine according to any one of Items 1 to 3. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the data processing means, when given the spread information of the rendering content from another gaming machine, executes the rendering of the rendering content. 6. The system according to claim 1, wherein the external device is a hall computer, and the data processing means executes the production of the production content in accordance with the instruction information of the production content given from the hall computer. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5. 7. The external device is another game machine, and the data processing means extracts the type information of the effect contents in the other game machine and causes the effect contents to be executed. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 6. 8. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein said external device is a game island facility controller, and said data processing means causes said game machine to produce an effect at said game island facility. A gaming machine according to any one of the above. 9. At least two of the plurality of gaming machines, hall computers and gaming island equipment controllers, including gaming machines.
A game system in which a plurality of devices are connected via a network, wherein the game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8 is applied as the game machine.