JP2003144611A - Linked performance system for game machine and game machine of server type and terminal type used for the system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To carry out linked performance by connecting a plurality of game machines of a terminal type to the game machine of a server type. SOLUTION: A server management means 1900 for the game machine of the server type (e.g. a slot machine 1000 of a server type) is provided with an integrated ID number storage means 1910 and a command transmission means 1920. The respective performance control means 1600 and 2600 of the game machines (e.g. the slot machine 1000, 2000...) of the server type and each terminal type are provided with linked performance means 1610 and 2610 for carrying out performance linked with a game machine other than a game machine having received a command based on a command received by command receiving means 1820 to 2820.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an interlocking production system for gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines,
The present invention relates to a server type and a terminal type gaming machine used for this. According to the present invention, a server-type game machine is connected to a plurality of terminal-type game machines so that linked effects can be executed.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, gaming machines represented by, for example, pachinko machines and slot machines have not been connected to each other. For this reason, by turning on the power of a plurality of gaming machines all at once, and by matching the timers in each machine, a pseudo-simultaneous production is performed.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machines typified by, for example, pachinko machines, slot machines, etc., only a pseudo-simultaneous production is performed using a timer. For example, if the timer times out, regardless of whether or not the player is playing the game, the productions will be started all at once, and there are time constraints on the start of the productions, and there are also few variations of the productions. There was a problem.

Therefore, the respective inventions described in the respective claims are made in view of the problems of the above-mentioned conventional technique, and the object thereof is the following points. (Claim 1) That is, the invention according to claim 1 relates to an interlocking effect system, and by connecting a plurality of terminal type game machines to a server type game machine, an interlocked effect can be executed. It was made possible.

Therefore, according to the invention as set forth in claim 1, not only is there no time constraint on the start of the effect, the effect can be executed in a timely manner, and an effect rich in variations is executed. be able to. (Claim 2) The invention described in claim 2 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1.

That is, the invention described in claim 2 is such that the interlocking effect can be executed in all the connected gaming machines. (Claim 3) The invention described in claim 3 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1 or claim 2.

That is, the invention described in claim 3 is such that the game data of each gaming machine can be centrally managed in the server type gaming machine. (Claim 4) The invention according to claim 4 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention according to claim 3 described above.

That is, the invention described in claim 4 is such that the game data of each gaming machine can be aggregated in a server type gaming machine to calculate gaming points. (Claim 5) The invention described in claim 5 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 4.

That is, the invention described in claim 5 is such that the calculated game points can be displayed on the server type game machine. (Claim 6) The invention according to claim 6 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention according to claim 5 described above.

That is, the invention according to claim 6 is such that, in a server type gaming machine, the gaming data can be compared with a target value and evaluated. (Claim 7) The invention according to claim 7 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention according to claim 6 described above.

That is, according to the invention of claim 7, based on the evaluation result by the game data evaluation means, whether or not to execute the interlocking effect can be selected by lottery. (Claim 8) The invention according to claim 8 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention according to claim 7 described above.

That is, the invention according to claim 8 is such that, in a server type game machine, the navigation game mode can be centrally managed. (Claim 9) The invention according to claim 9 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention according to claim 8 described above.

That is, the invention according to claim 9 is such that the game information related to the navigation game mode can be centrally displayed. (Claim 10) The invention according to claim 10 has the object of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 9 described above,
It aims at the following points.

That is, the invention described in claim 10 is such that an ID number can be automatically given to a server type gaming machine. (Claim 11) The invention according to claim 11 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention according to claim 1 or claim 2 described above.

That is, the invention described in claim 11 is such that, in a server type game machine, a navigation game mode can be centrally managed. (Claim 12) The invention according to claim 12 aims at the following points. That is, the invention according to claim 12 relates to a server-type gaming machine, and by connecting a plurality of terminal-type gaming machines, it is possible to execute interlocking effects.

Therefore, according to the twelfth aspect of the invention, not only is there no time constraint on the start of the effect, the effect can be executed in a timely manner, and an effect rich in variations is executed. be able to. (Claim 13) The invention according to claim 13 has the following object.

That is, the invention according to claim 13 relates to a terminal type game machine, and by connecting a server type game machine, it is possible to execute an interlocking effect. Therefore, according to the invention described in claim 13, there is no time constraint on the start of the effect,
Not only can the performance be executed in a timely manner, but also a variety of effects can be executed.

[0018]

Each of the inventions described in each of the claims is made in order to achieve each of the above-mentioned objects, and the features of each invention are shown in the drawings. The form will be described below. The reference numerals in parentheses indicate the reference numerals used in the embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.

The drawing numbers also indicate the drawing numbers used in the embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention. (Claim 1) The invention according to claim 1 relates to the interlocking production system, and is characterized by the following points. First, the interlocking production system (10) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.

(1) Server type gaming machine (eg server type slot machine 1000) (2) Multiple terminal type gaming machines (eg terminal type slot machines 2000, 2000A, 2000B ...
・) There are multiple terminal type gaming machines (for example, terminal type slot machines 2000, 2000A, 2000B ...), which are connected to a server type gaming machine (for example, server type slot machine 1000). .

Secondly, server type and terminal type gaming machines (eg slot machines 1000, 2000 ...
.) Includes the following configurations, for example, as shown in FIG. (3) Game control means (1100, 2100) The game control means (1100, 2100) is for controlling the game.

(4) Production control means (1600, 2600) Production control means (1600, 2600) is game control means (1100, 2100)
It is for executing an effect in connection with the game by. (5) Communication control means (1800, 2800) The communication control means (1800, 2800) is for performing communication.

Thirdly, a server type gaming machine (for example, a server type slot machine 1000) is provided with the following structure, as shown in FIG. 1, for example. (6) Server management means (1900) The server management means (1900) is each communication control means (1800, 2800)
It is for communicating with.

Fourth, each communication control means (1800, 2800) is provided with the following configuration, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, for example. (7) ID number storage means (1810, 2810) The ID number storage means (1810, 2810) is an I for identifying the gaming machine (eg, slot machines 1000, 2000 ...).
It is for storing the D number.

(8) Command receiving means (1820, 2820) The command receiving means (1820, 2820) is a server managing means (190).
It is for receiving the command sent from (0). Fifth, the server management means (1900) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.

(9) Comprehensive ID number storage means (1910) The comprehensive ID number storage means (1910) is composed of the respective ID number storage means (1
810, 2810) for storing the ID numbers respectively stored therein. (10) Command transmitting means (1920) The command transmitting means (1920) is a total ID number storage means (191
By specifying the ID number stored in (0), the gaming machine having the ID number (for example, slot machines 1000, 2000 ...)
This is for transmitting a command to the command receiving means (1820, 2820).

Sixth, each effect control means (1600, 2600) is provided with the following configuration, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, for example. (11) Interlocking production means (1610,2610) The interlocking production means (1610,2610) is a command receiving means (1820,2).
820) based on the command received by the game machine that received the command (for example, slot machines 1000, 200
0 other than gaming machines (eg slot machine 100
(0, 2000 ...) In order to execute the effect. (Claim 2) The invention according to claim 2 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention according to claim 1 described above.

That is, the command transmission means (1920) sends the interlocking effect command for executing the interlocking effect by each interlocking effect means (1610, 2610) to all server type and plural terminal type gaming machines (for example, It is transmitted to the slot machines 1000, 2000 ...). (Claim 3) The invention described in claim 3 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristic points of the invention described in claim 1 or 2.

First, each effect control means (1600, 2600) is provided with the following configuration, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, for example. (1) Game data storage means (1620,2620) The game data storage means (1620,2620) is the game control means (110
0, 2100) is for storing game data related to the progress of the game.

Secondly, each communication control means (1800, 2800) is provided with the following configuration as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, for example. (2) Game data transmitting means (1830,2830) Game data transmitting means (1830,2830) is command transmitting means
The game data stored in the game data storage means (1620, 2620) is changed to the server management means (1900) on condition that the command receiving means (1820, 2820) receives the data request command transmitted from (1920). For sending to.

Thirdly, the server management means (1900) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG. (3) Game data receiving means (1930) Game data receiving means (1930) is game data transmitting means (183)
0,2830) is for receiving the game data transmitted from.

(4) Comprehensive game data storage means (1940) Comprehensive game data storage means (1940) is game data receiving means.
This is for storing the game data received by (1930) for each ID number stored in the total ID number storage means (1910). (Claim 4) The invention according to claim 4 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention according to claim 3 described above.

That is, the server management means (1900) has the following configuration, as shown in FIG. 3, for example. (1) Game Point Calculating Means (1950) The game point calculating means (1950) is for calculating game points by totaling the game data stored in the general game data storing means (1940). (Claim 5) The invention according to claim 5 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristic points of the invention according to claim 4 described above.

That is, the interlocking production system (10) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG. (1) Comprehensive game information display device (3000) Comprehensive game information display device (3000) is a game point calculation means.
This is for displaying the game points calculated by (1950). (Claim 6) The invention according to claim 6 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristic points of the invention according to claim 4 or claim 5 described above.

That is, the server management means (1900) has the following configuration, as shown in FIG. 3, for example. (1) Game data evaluation means (1960) The game data evaluation means (1960) is the game point calculation means (1960).
This is for setting a target value related to the game points calculated by 950) and comparing the target value with the game points calculated by the game point calculating means (1950) for evaluation. (Claim 7) The invention according to claim 7 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristic points of the invention according to claim 6 described above.

That is, the server management means (1900) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG. (1) Linked production lottery means (1970) Linked production lottery means (1970) is game data evaluation means (1960)
Based on the evaluation result by, it is for lottery whether or not to execute the interlocking effect. (Claim 8) The invention according to claim 8 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention according to claim 7 described above.

First, the server management means (1900) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG. (1) Specific game machine selection means (1980) The specific game machine selection means (1980) is a linked production lottery means (1970)
Based on the linked production lottery result by, a specific game machine (for example, slot machines 1000, 2000 ...) Of server type and a plurality of terminal type game machines (for example, slot machines 1000, 2000 ...) Is for selecting.

Secondly, each effect control means (1600, 2600) is provided with the following structure, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, for example. (2) Navigation game mode control means (1630, 2630) The navigation game mode control means (1630, 2630) is for executing the navigation game mode by performing an advantageous effect for the player.

Thirdly, the command transmission means (1920) of the server management means (1900) is a specific gaming machine (for example, slot machines 1000, 200) selected by the specific gaming machine selecting means (1980).
(0 ...) ID number is designated and the execution command of the navigation game mode is transmitted. (Claim 9) The invention according to claim 9 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristic points of the invention according to claim 8 described above.

That is, the total game information display device (3000)
Displays the game information related to the navigation game mode of the server type and each terminal type gaming machine (eg slot machines 1000, 2000 ...). (Claim 10) The invention according to claim 10 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 9 described above.

First, each communication control means (1800, 2800) has the following configuration, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, for example. (1) ID number request means (1840, 2840) The ID number request means (1840, 2840) is for transmitting an ID number request command to the server management means (1900).

Secondly, the server management means (1900) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG. (2) ID number assigning means (1990) The ID number assigning means (1990) is each ID number requesting means.
On the condition that the ID number request command is received from (1840, 2840), the gaming machine (eg, slot machine 1000, 2000 ...) That has transmitted the ID number request command is sent to the gaming machine (eg, slot machine 1000). , 2000
..) is for giving an ID number for identifying. (Claim 11) The invention described in claim 11 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristic points of the invention described in claim 1 or claim 2.

First, the server management means (1900) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG. (1) Interlocking production lottery means (1970) Interlocking production lottery means (1970)
By (0), the lottery is performed to determine whether or not the linked effect is executed.

(2) Specific gaming machine selecting means (1980) The specific gaming machine selecting means (1980) is a linked production lottery means (1970).
Based on the linked production lottery result by, a specific game machine (for example, slot machines 1000, 2000 ...) Of server type and a plurality of terminal type game machines (for example, slot machines 1000, 2000 ...) Is for selecting.

Secondly, each effect control means (1600, 2600) is provided with the following structure as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, for example. (3) Navigation game mode control means (1630, 2630) The navigation game mode control means (1630, 2630) is for executing the navigation game mode by performing an advantageous effect for the player.

Thirdly, the command transmission means (1920) of the server management means (1900) is a specific gaming machine selected by the specific gaming machine selecting means (1980) (for example, slot machines 1000, 200).
(0 ...) ID number is designated and the execution command of the navigation game mode is transmitted. (Claim 12) The invention according to claim 12 is a server-type gaming machine (for example, a server-type slot machine 100).
0) is characterized by the following points.

First, a server-type gaming machine (for example, a server-type slot machine 1000) is, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of terminal-type gaming machines (for example, a terminal-type slot machine 2000, 2000A, 2000B
..)). Secondly, server-type and terminal-type gaming machines (for example, slot machines 1000, 2000 ...) As shown in FIG.
It has the following configuration.

(1) Game control means (1100, 2100) The game control means (1100, 2100) is for controlling the game. (2) Production control means (1600, 2600) Production control means (1600, 2600) is game control means (1100, 2100)
It is for executing an effect in connection with the game by.

(3) Communication control means (1800, 2800) The communication control means (1800, 2800) is for performing communication. Thirdly, each communication control means (1800, 2800) is provided with the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIGS. (4) ID number storage means (1810, 2810) The ID number storage means (1810, 2810) is an I for identifying the gaming machine (for example, slot machines 1000, 2000 ...).
It is for storing the D number.

(5) Command receiving means (1820, 2820) The command receiving means (1820, 2820) is for receiving a command transmitted from a server type gaming machine (for example, a server type slot machine 1000). is there. Fourthly, it is premised that each effect control means (1600, 2600) has the following configuration, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, for example.

(6) Interlocking production means (1610, 2610) The interlocking production means (1610, 2610) is the command receiving means (1820, 2).
820) based on the command received by the game machine that received the command (for example, slot machines 1000, 200
0 other than gaming machines (eg slot machine 100
(0, 2000 ...) In order to execute the effect.

Fifth, the server type gaming machine (for example, the server type slot machine 1000) has the following configuration as shown in FIG. 1, for example. (7) Server management means (1900) Server management means (1900) is each communication control means (1800, 2800)
It is for communicating with.

Sixth, the server management means (1900) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG. (8) Comprehensive ID number storage means (1910) Comprehensive ID number storage means (1910)
810, 2810) for storing the ID numbers respectively stored therein.

(9) Command transmitting means (1920) The command transmitting means (1920) is a total ID number storage means (191
By specifying the ID number stored in (0), the gaming machine having the ID number (for example, slot machines 1000, 2000 ...)
This is for transmitting a command to the command receiving means (1820, 2820). (Claim 13) The invention according to claim 13 relates to a terminal type gaming machine (for example, terminal type slot machines 2000, 2000A, 2000B ...), and is characterized by the following points.

First, a terminal type game machine (eg, terminal type slot machines 2000, 2000A, 2000B)
...) are connected to a server type gaming machine (for example, a server type slot machine 1000) as shown in FIG. Second, server-type and terminal-type gaming machines (eg slot machines 1000, 200
0) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.

(1) Game control means (1100, 2100) The game control means (1100, 2100) is for controlling the game. (2) Production control means (1600, 2600) Production control means (1600, 2600) is game control means (1100, 2100)
It is for executing an effect in connection with the game by.

(3) Communication control means (1800, 2800) The communication control means (1800, 2800) is for performing communication. Thirdly, a server type gaming machine (for example, a server type slot machine 1000) has the following configuration, as shown in FIG. 1, for example. (4) Server management means (1900) The server management means (1900) is each communication control means (1800, 2800)
It is for communicating with.

Fourthly, each communication control means (1800, 2800) is provided with the following configuration as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, for example. (5) ID number storage means (1810, 2810) The ID number storage means (1810, 2810) is an I for identifying the gaming machine (eg slot machines 1000, 2000 ...).
It is for storing the D number.

(6) Command receiving means (1820, 2820) The command receiving means (1820, 2820) is a server managing means (190).
It is for receiving the command sent from (0). Fifth, it is premised that the server management means (1900) has the following configuration, for example, as shown in FIG.

(7) Comprehensive ID number storage means (1910) The comprehensive ID number storage means (1910) is composed of the respective ID number storage means (1
810, 2810) for storing the ID numbers respectively stored therein. (8) Command transmitting means (1920) The command transmitting means (1920) is a total ID number storage means (191
By specifying the ID number stored in (0), the gaming machine having the ID number (for example, slot machines 1000, 2000 ...)
This is for transmitting a command to the command receiving means (1820, 2820).

Sixth, the production control means (1600, 2600) is provided with the following structure, for example, as shown in FIGS. (9) Interlocking production means (1610,2610) The interlocking production means (1610,2610) is a command receiving means (1820,2).
820) based on the command received by the game machine that received the command (for example, slot machines 1000, 200
0 other than gaming machines (eg slot machine 100
(0, 2000 ...) In order to execute the effect.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (Description of the Drawings) FIGS. 1 to 7 show an example of a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an interlocking production system, FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of a server type slot machine, and FIG. 3 is FIG.
FIG. 4 is a schematic configuration diagram of a terminal type slot machine, FIG. 5 is a conceptual explanatory diagram of commands, and FIG. 6 is a schematic flowchart for explaining the operation of the server type slot machine. 7 is a schematic flow chart for explaining the operation of the terminal type slot machine.

FIG. 8 shows an example of the second embodiment of the present invention, which is a schematic configuration diagram of the interlocking effect system. FIG. 9 shows an example of the third embodiment of the present invention, which is a schematic configuration diagram of the interlocking effect system. (Interlocking production system 10) In FIG. 1, 10 shows an interlocking production system.

The interlocking production system 10 is used in a gaming machine represented by, for example, a pachinko machine or a slot machine. In the present embodiment, a slot machine is given as an example of a gaming machine, but the gaming machine is not limited to this. As shown in FIG. 1, the interlocking production system 10 is roughly composed of the following machines and devices.

(1) Server type slot machine 1000 (2) Multiple terminal type slot machines 200
0, 2000A, 2000B ... (3) Comprehensive game information display device 3000 Note that the machines and devices of the interlocking production system 10 are not limited to the above (1) to (3). (Server-type slot machine 1000) The server-type slot machine 1000 is mainly composed of the game control means 1100 as shown in FIG. (Game control means 1100) The game control means 1100 is for controlling a game.

Specifically, the game control means 1100 is a computer, which is not shown in the figure, is mainly composed of, for example, a CPU, and is provided with a recording medium such as ROM and RAM, I / O and the like. The number of CPUs of the game control means 1100 is not limited to one, and two or more CPUs may be used.

The recording medium is not limited to ROM or RAM, but may be FD, CD-ROM, MO, DVD or the like. The CPU functions as the game control means 1100 by reading the program recorded in the recording medium, for example, the ROM. (Input Stage of Game Control Means 1100) The following switches are connected to the input stage of the game control means 1100 as shown in FIG.

(1) Start switch 1200 (2) Stop switch 1300 The switches connected to the input stage of the game control means 1100 are not limited to the above (1) and (2). (Output stage of game control means 1100) The following units and means are connected to the output stage of the game control means 1100, as shown in FIG.

(1) Reel unit 1400 (2) Hopper unit 1500 (3) Performance control means 1600 The units and means connected to the output stage of the game control means 1100 are the same as the above (1) to (3). Not limited. (Start Switch 1200) The start switch 1200 is for starting variable display of a plurality of symbols on the reel unit 1400 shown in FIG.

Specifically, when the start switch 1200 is operated, as will be described later, a plurality of reel units 1400 shown in FIG. 1, for example, three reels start to rotate. (Stop Switch 1300) The stop switch 1300 is for stopping the variable display of a plurality of symbols on the reel unit 1400 shown in FIG.

The stop switch 1300 is not shown,
There are three reels, which is equal to the number of reels in reel unit 1400.
The number of stop switches 1300 is not limited to three, and may be one or two or four or more. (Reel Unit 1400) The reel unit 1400 has a plurality of, for example, three reels, although not shown. A plurality of types of symbols are displayed on each reel.

The number of reels is not limited to three,
Two or four or more may be used. (Hopper Unit 1500) The hopper unit 1500 is for paying out medals as a game medium. The game medium is not limited to medals. For example, instead of paying out medals, the number of credit medals may be increased. (Type of game) Next, the type of game will be described below.

The games are roughly divided into the following games. (1) General game (2) Special game (3) Navigation game mode The type of game is not limited to the above (1) to (3). (General Game) The general game is controlled by the game control means 1100.

For example, as will be described later, the game control means 1100 drives the hopper unit 1500 for a predetermined time based on the winning combination lottery result and the operation of the stop switch 1300, for example, when a small winning combination is completed. Pay out a number of medals. The number of credit medals may be increased instead of paying out medals. (Special Game) The special game is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and is controlled by the game control means 1100 as in the normal game.

The special games are roughly divided into the following bonuses:
Including games. (1) So-called regular bonus game (first special game) (hereinafter referred to as "RB") (2) So-called big bonus game (second special game) (hereinafter referred to as "BB") (3) So-called single bonus game (hereinafter referred to as "SB") The bonus game of the special game is described in (1) above.
Not limited to (3), SB may be omitted, for example. (RB (First Special Game)) The RB is started on the condition that a winning of the RB transition combination is won in the general game or in the BB which will be described later.
Although the RB constitutes the first special game, the first special game is not limited to the RB.

The RB transition winning combination is established when three symbols of the RB transition winning combination, for example, "BAR" symbols are prepared. The RB transition role constitutes the first special role, and is the RB (first
Special games). At this time, "BA
The hopper unit comes with three "R" designs.
Three medals are paid out through 1500.

After the RB is started, a predetermined number of games (for example, 12 games) is completed, or when the winning combination of the RB is won for a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times), the RB is completed.
For example, in the case of shifting from the normal game to the RB, the game is returned to the normal game after the RB ends. While the RB continues, the above RB
When a winning combination, for example, a combination of "7 / R / R" and "R / R / R" is won, 15 medals are paid out.

The above "R" means a so-called replay symbol (replay symbol). Replay (replay),
In the general game, it means a game mode in which the next game can be performed under the same conditions as the previous game without inserting medals.
The game contents of the RB are not limited to the above-mentioned specific examples. (BB (second special game)) BB is a BB during the general game.
It will be started on the condition that a transitional prize is won. The BB constitutes the second special game, but the second special game is not limited to the BB.

The BB transition winning combination is established when three symbols of the BB transition winning combination, for example, "7" symbols are prepared.
The BB transition combination constitutes a second special combination, and corresponds to a BB (second special game) having a different profit from RB (first special game). At this time, 15 pieces of medals are paid out through the hopper unit 1500 because three "7" symbols are arranged.

BB includes the following game modes, for example.
The game mode of the BB is not limited to the following (1) and (2). (1) First special game mode (general game in BB) In the first special game mode, a lottery for small winning combinations and a transition role to a second special game mode described below is performed, and hereinafter "general game in BB" Say.

(2) Second Special Game Mode (RB in BB) The second special game mode is different from the first special game mode or the BB medium general game, and specifically, the RB described above. It can be done, and is referred to as “BB in RB” below. BB
After the start of B, the number of games in the BB general game reaches a maximum of 30 games, or when the RB in BB ends three times, B
When B ends, the game returns to the normal game.

In the BB middle game, when the combination of BB middle RB, for example, a combination of "R / R / R" and "BAR / BAR / BAR" is won, it is transferred to RB. The game is called so-called Jack In (hereinafter "JA
"CIN". ). That is, JACIN is
It refers to shifting to RB during BB. The game contents of BB are not limited to the specific examples described above. (SB (single bonus game)) SB is RB
This is a condition game in which only one game is played. (Navigation Game Mode) The navigation game mode refers to a game mode in which a player produces an advantageous effect so that the player can easily win a winning combination.

Specifically, the navigation game mode includes, for example, the following game modes. (1) So-called assist time (hereinafter referred to as "AT") The navigation game mode is not limited to the above (1). (AT (Assist Time)) A plurality of ATs, for example, 2
The type and 3 types of winning a specific small win, the effect display device 1710
A game state that is notified to the player via.

As a result, the player can improve the winning probability by operating the stop switch 1300 at the timing when the notified small winning combination can win the prize.
Specifically, the winning combination is drawn by the game control means 1100,
According to the determination result determined by the game control means 1100 based on the lottery result and the operation of the stop switch 1300, if two or three types of specific small wins are won, the specific small combination is won. The winning combination is included in the game data and transmitted from the game control means 1100 to the effect control means 1600.

The ATs are roughly classified into the following two types. The type of AT is not limited to the following (1) and (2), and (1) and (2) may be shared, or another game mode such as so-called high-probability replay (RT). ) May be combined. (1) So-called push-button AT The so-called push-button AT is a game mode in which, for example, when there are three different types of 15-card combinations that cannot be stopped and displayed at the same time on the pattern arrangement, the 15-card combination is notified. Say.

As a result, the player operates the stop switch 1300 so that the announced symbol is stopped and displayed, so that the probability of being able to take 15 roles can be significantly increased. (2) The so-called push order AT The so-called push order AT is a push order selected in the aircraft (for example, right, when the flag of a specific small win symbol, for example, a "bell" symbol is established, normally or during BB. (→ left → middle, etc., all 6 ways), and only when the pressing order selected by the player is matched, the symbols of the combination of 15 pieces (3 pieces of bells) are arranged and the "bell" When a flag is established, it refers to a game mode in which the push order selected in the aircraft is announced.

On the other hand, the pressing order selected in the aircraft,
When the pressing order selected by the player does not match, the combination of the symbols of "bell" is not complete. In the case of non-coincidence, it is not limited to the case where the combination of the symbols of "bell" is not arranged, and the combination of the combinations having less than 15 pieces may be arranged. As a result, according to the notified pressing order, the player operates the stop switch 1300 so as to stop the display of the "bell" symbol, thereby significantly increasing the probability of being able to take the 15-card combination. . (Production control means 1600) The production control means 1600 is for executing the production in association with the game by the game control means 1100.

Specifically, like the game control means 1100, the effect control means 1600 is a computer, which is not shown in the figure, but is mainly composed of, for example, a CPU, and ROM or RAM.
And other recording media, I / O, etc. In addition, production control means
The number of 1600 CPUs is not limited to one, and two or more C
You may use PU.

The recording medium is not limited to ROM or RAM, and may be FD, CD-ROM, MO, DVD or the like. The CPU functions as the following means, when broadly classified as shown in FIG. 2, by reading a program recorded in a recording medium, for example, a ROM. (1) Interlocking production means 1610 (2) Game data storage means 1620 (3) Navigation game mode control means 1630 The means of the production control means 1600 is the above-mentioned (1)-
It is not limited to (3). (Output Stage of Rendering Control Means 1600) As shown in FIG. 2, the following stages and means are connected to the output stages of the rendering control means 1600.

(1) Performance execution device 1700 (2) Communication control means 1800 The devices and means connected to the output stage of the performance control means 1600 are not limited to the above (1) and (2). (Production Execution Device 1700) The production execution device 1700 is for executing a production.

Specifically, the effect execution device 1700 has a configuration shown in FIG.
As shown in, the following equipment and parts are provided. (1) Performance display device 1710 (2) Speaker 1720 The devices and parts of the performance execution device 1700 are not limited to the above (1) and (2). (Production display device 1710) The production display device 1710 is connected to the production control means 1600 and is for displaying various productions.

Specifically, although liquid crystal is used for the effect display device 1710, for example, a dot matrix or the like may be used instead of liquid crystal. (Speaker 1720) The speaker 1720 is connected to the effect control means 1600 and outputs various sound effects. (Communication control means 1800) The communication control means 1800 is for performing communication.

Specifically, the communication control means 1800 is a computer similar to the game control means 1100 and the effect control means 1600, and although it is not shown in the figure, the communication control means 1800 is mainly composed of, for example, a CPU, and is recorded in a ROM, a RAM or the like. It has a medium, I / O, and the like.
The number of CPUs of the communication control means 1800 is not limited to one, and two or more CPUs may be used.

The recording medium is not limited to ROM or RAM, but may be FD, CD-ROM, MO, DVD or the like. The CPU functions as the following means, when broadly classified as shown in FIG. 2, by reading a program recorded in a recording medium, for example, a ROM. (1) ID number storage means 1810 (2) Command reception means 1820 (3) Game data transmission means 1830 (4) ID number request means 1840 The means of the communication control means 1800 is the above (1) to
It is not limited to (4). (Output Stage of Communication Control Means 1800) As shown in FIG. 2, the following means are connected to the output stages of the communication control means 1800.

(1) Server management means 1900 The means connected to the output stage of the communication control means 1800 is
The invention is not limited to the above (1). (Server Management Means 1900) The server management means 1900 is for communicating with the communication control means 1800.

More specifically, the server management means 1900 is a computer similar to the game control means 1100, the production control means 1600, and the communication control means 1800, and although not shown in the figure, it is mainly composed of a CPU and is a ROM. And a recording medium such as a RAM and I / O. In addition, C of the server management means 1900
The number of PUs is not limited to one, and two or more CPUs may be used.

The recording medium is not limited to ROM and RAM, and may be FD, CD-ROM, MO, DVD or the like. The CPU functions as the following means, when roughly classified as shown in FIG. 3, by reading a program recorded in a recording medium, for example, a ROM. (1) Total ID number storage means 1910 (2) Command transmission means 1920 (3) Game data reception means 1930 (4) Total game data storage means 1940 (5) Game point calculation means 1950 (6) Game data evaluation means 1960 ( 7) Linked production lottery means 1970 (8) Specific game machine selection means 1980 (9) ID number giving means 1990 The means of the server management means 1900 are the above-mentioned (1) to
It is not limited to (9). (Interlocking production means 1610) Based on the command received by the command receiving means 1820 (FIG. 2) described later, the interlocking production means 1610 is a device other than the server type slot machine 1000 which is the own device which received the command. This is for executing a performance in cooperation with the terminal type slot machine 2000. (Game data storage means 1620) Game data storage means 1620
Is for storing game data related to the progress of the game by the game control means 1100.

The game data is transmitted from the game control means 1100, as shown in FIG. Specifically, the game data includes the following data. The types of game data are not limited to the following (1) to (3). (1) Number of INs The number of INs is the number of inserted medals inserted as game media into the server type slot machine 1000.
The number of INs includes credit medals.

(2) Number of OUTs The number of OUTs is the slot machine 1000 of the server type.
It is the number of paid-out medals as game media paid out from. For example, the number of medals paid out from the hopper unit 1500. The OUT number of sheets includes a credit medal.

(3) Number of Games The number of games is for the past 10 minutes. The time is not limited to the past 10 minutes. (Navigation game mode control means 1630) The navigation game mode control means 1630 is for executing the navigation game mode by performing an advantageous effect for the player. (ID Number Storage Means 1810) The ID number storage means 1810 is for storing an ID number for identifying the server type slot machine 1000, which is its own machine. (Command receiving means 1820) The command receiving means 1820 is for receiving the command transmitted from the server managing means 1900 (FIG. 2). (Game data transmitting means 1830) Game data transmitting means 1830
Is a game stored in the game data storage means 1620 provided that the command receiving means 1820 (FIG. 2) receives the data request command transmitted from the command transmitting means 1920 (FIG. 3), that is, the game data request command. It is for transmitting data to the server management means 1900. (ID Number Request Means 1840) The ID number request means 1840 is for transmitting an ID number request command to the server management means 1900. (Comprehensive ID number storage means 1910) Comprehensive ID number storage means 19
Reference numeral 10 is for storing the ID numbers stored in the ID number storage means 1810 (FIG. 2) and the ID number storage means 2810 (FIG. 4) of the terminal type slot machine 2000, which will be described later. (Command transmitting means 1920) The command transmitting means 1920 specifies the ID number stored in the total ID number storing means 1910, and the command receiving means 1820 (FIG. 2) having the ID number, and a terminal type, which will be described later. It is for transmitting a command to the command receiving means 2820 (FIG. 4) of the slot machine 2000 of FIG.

Further, the command transmitting means 1920 is an interlocking effect for executing the interlocking effect by each interlocking effect means 1610 (FIG. 2) and, as will be described later, the interlocking effect means 1610 (FIG. 4) of the terminal type slot machine 2000. Directing command,
It is possible to transmit, for example, sequentially to all the slot machines 1000, 2000 ... Of the server type slot machine 1000 and the plurality of terminal type slot machines 2000. .

Further, the command transmitting means 1920 designates the ID numbers of the specific slot machines 1000, 2000 ... Selected by the specific gaming machine selecting means 1980 (FIG. 3) and executes the execution command of the navigation game mode. It may be transmitted. (Command system) Command communication uses 2-byte data as shown in FIG.

The number of bytes of the command is not limited to 2 bytes. Of the 2-byte data, the first byte is the "first command" and the second byte is the "second command", as shown in FIG. The first command above is
Used to specify the ID number. The second command is
Used to specify the command type.

Bit 7 of the first command and the second command
Is a bit for identifying the first command and the second command as shown in Table 1 below.

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[Table 1]

When bit 7 is "0", it is identified as the first command as shown in Table 1, and when it is "1", the second command is identified.
Identify as a command. Bit 6 of the first command and the second command is a bit for identifying the server type slot machine 1000 and the terminal type slot machine 2000 ... As shown in Table 2 below.

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[Table 2]

When the bit 6 is "0", it is identified as a command transmitted from the server type slot machine 1000 as shown in Table 2, and when it is "1", the terminal type slot machine 2000.・ Identify from the command sent from. Bits 5 to 0 of the first command are assigned to ID numbers as shown in Table 3 below.

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[Table 3]

For example, when the ID number is "1",
As shown in FIG. 1, a server type slot machine 1000
And “2” means a terminal type slot machine 2000. Bits 5 to 0 of the second command are assigned to command numbers as shown in Table 4 below.

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[Table 4]

(Game data receiving means 1930) The game data receiving means 1930 is transmitted from the game data transmitting means 1830 (FIG. 2) and the game data transmitting means 2830 (FIG. 4) of the terminal type slot machine 2000, which will be described later. It is for receiving the played game data. The game data includes the number of INs, the number of OUTs, and the number of games played in the past 10 minutes, but is not limited to this. (General game data storage means 1940) The general game data storage means 1940 stores the game data received by the game data reception means 1930 (FIG. 3) for each ID number stored in the total ID number storage means 1910. It is a thing.

The game data includes the number of INs, the number of OUTs, and the number of games played in the past 10 minutes, but is not limited to this. (Game point calculation means 1950) Game point calculation means 19
50 is for totaling the game data stored in the total game data storage means 1940 (FIG. 3) to calculate the game points.

Specifically, game point calculation means 1950
Calculates game points as follows. The game point calculation method of the game point calculation means 1950 is
It is not limited to the following (1) and (2). (1) The total number of INs is obtained by summing up the number of INs in the game data of each slot machine 1000, 2000 ...

(2) A predetermined ratio of the calculated total IN number, for example, 4% is added as the number of jackpots (game points). The predetermined ratio is not limited to 4%. The game points are not limited to the number of jackpots. (Game data evaluation means 1960) Game data evaluation means 1960
Is for setting a target value related to the game points calculated by the game point calculation means 1950 (FIG. 3), and comparing the target value with the game points calculated by the game point calculation means 1950 for evaluation. is there.

The above target values are as shown in the column "Number of jackpots" in Table 5 below. The numerical values in each column of the following Table 5 are not limited to the numerical values shown in the table.

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[Table 5]

As the target values, the following three target values are set as shown in the column "Number of jackpots" in Table 5. The target value is not limited to the following (1) to (3). (1) 2,000 to 4,999 (2) 5,000 to 9,999 (3) 10,000 or more (interlocking effect lottery means 1970) The interlocking effect lottery means 1970 creates an interlocking effect based on the evaluation result by the game data evaluating means 1960 (FIG. 3). This is for drawing lots of whether or not to execute.

As the interlocking effect, for example, whether or not to execute a so-called "bingo effect" is drawn. The lottery probability of the bingo effect (interlocking effect) is as shown in the “probability” column of Table 5. The “probability” is shown in Table 5.
The value is not limited to the value displayed in the “probability” column of.

For example, when the number of jackpots, which is a game point, exceeds "2,000" and is "4,999" or less,
The winning probability of bingo production (interlocking production) is "1/600". The lottery timing is a predetermined time, for example, every 10 minutes. The timing of the lottery is not limited to every 10 minutes, and the lottery may be performed at random intervals.

When the number of jackpots, which is a game point, exceeds "5,000" and is "9,999" or less, the probability of "1/400" for the number of discharged "2,000" and the number of discharged " The lottery will be executed with a probability of "2/400" for "5,000 cards". As a result, the winning probability of the bingo effect (interlocking effect) is “3/400” in total. Furthermore, when the number of jackpots, which is a game point, is 10,000 or more, a probability of "1/200" for the number of discharged "2,000", and a value of "2/200" for the number of discharged "5,000". The lottery will be executed with a probability of "200". As a result, the winning probability of the bingo production (interlocking production) is “3/200” in total.

Further, the interlocking effect lottery means 1970 executes the interlocking effect by the interlocking effect means 1610 (FIG. 2) and, as will be described later, the interlocking effect means 2610 (FIG. 4) of the terminal type slot machine 2000 ... Whether or not it may be drawn by lot. (Specific game machine selection means 1980) Specific game machine selection means 1980
Is selected from among the server-type slot machines 1000 and the terminal-type slot machines 2000, which are their own machines, based on the result of the linked production lottery by the linked production lottery means 1970 (FIG. 3). Slot machine 10
This is for selecting 00, 2000 ...

Specifically, when a bingo effect (interlocking effect) is won by the interlocking effect lottery means 1970, the connected slot machines 1000, 2000 ...
With the probability that the total number of games (the last 10 minutes) is the denominator, and the number of games (the last 10 minutes) of each slot machine 1000, 2000 ... Is the numerator, the slot machine 100
A lottery to select 0, 2000 ... (Equation) Lottery probability of selection of a specific slot machine = number of games / total number of games of the slot machine On the other hand, if the bingo production (interlocking production) is "missed" by the linked production lottery means 1970, it is specified Slot machines 1000, 2000 ... are not selected.

On the other hand, for the specific slot machines 1000, 2000, ... Selected by the specific game machine selecting means 1980, the "winning bingo pattern" is given through the command transmitting means 1920 (FIG. 3). Send. Prior to the transmission of the above command, the “number of bingo” is extracted in advance, and a “winning bingo pattern” and a “missing bingo pattern” are created.

Then, the specific slot machines 1000, 2000
For “...”, a “winning bingo pattern” is transmitted. On the other hand, specific slot machines 1000, 2000
... The "bingo pattern for losing" is transmitted to the following slot machines 1000, 2000, .... Also,
The number of bingoes extracted in advance is sent to the connected slot machines 1000, 2000, ...
(FIG. 3), for example, sequentially.

After transmission, all slot machines 1000, 2000
The bingo production (interlocking production) is started all at once. At this time, the reach status of the bingo of each slot machine 1000, 2000 ... Is displayed on the general game information display device 3000. When the transmission of the number of "bingo" extracted in advance is completed, the "production end command" of the bingo production (interlocking production) is transmitted to all the slot machines 1000, 2000 ... finish.

On the other hand, for the specific slot machines 1000, 2000, ... Which have transmitted the “winning bingo pattern”, the numerical values in the “released number” column of Table 5 are transmitted. The specific slot machine 1000,200 that received the number of "release number"
In 0 ..., the game according to the navigation game mode can be performed until the "release number" is reached. (ID number assigning means 1990) ID number assigning means 1990
D number request means 1840 (FIG. 2), and as will be described later,
On the condition that the ID number request command is received from the ID number request means 2840 (FIG. 4) of the terminal type slot machine 2000, the server type slot machine 10 which is the own machine that has transmitted the ID number request command.
00, a terminal type slot machine 2000 ... Is given an ID number for identifying the slot machine 1000, 2000 ... (Terminal Type Slot Machine 2000) As shown in FIG. 1, there are a plurality of terminal type slot machines 2000, 2000A, 2000B, etc., which are connected to a server type slot machine 1000.

Terminal type slot machine 2000
2 is different from the server type slot machine 1000 shown in FIG. 2 in that the server management means 1900 of the slot machine 1000 is not provided. As shown in FIG. 4, the terminal type slot machine 2000 is roughly provided with the following means, switches, units, and devices.

(1) Game control means 2100 (2) Start switch 2200 (3) Stop switch 2300 (4) Reel unit 2400 (5) Hopper unit 2500 (6) Production control means 2600 (7) Production execution device 2700 (8) ) Communication control means 2800 means of terminal type slot machine 2000,
The switches, units, and devices have the above-mentioned (1) to (8).
Not limited to. (Game control means 2100) The game control means 2100 is the game control means 1100 of the server type slot machine 1000 shown in FIG.
It has the same configuration as. (Start Switch 2200) As shown in FIG. 4, the start switch 2200 is connected to the input stage of the game control means 2100 and has the same configuration as the start switch 1200 of the server type slot machine 1000 shown in FIG. (Stop Switch 2300) The stop switch 2300 is connected to the input stage of the game control means 2100 as shown in FIG. 4, and has the same configuration as the stop switch 1300 of the server type slot machine 1000 shown in FIG. (Reel unit 2400) As shown in FIG. 4, the reel unit 2400 is connected to the output stage of the game control means 2100 and has the same configuration as the reel unit 1400 of the server type slot machine 1000 shown in FIG. (Hopper Unit 2500) As shown in FIG. 4, the hopper unit 2500 is connected to the output stage of the game control means 2100 and has the same configuration as the hopper unit 1500 of the server type slot machine 1000 shown in FIG. (Production control means 2600) The production control means 2600 is connected to the output stage of the game control means 2100 as shown in FIG. 4, and the production control means of the server type slot machine 1000 shown in FIG.
It has the same configuration as the 1600.

More specifically, the effect control means 2600 includes the following means, as shown in FIG. The following (1)-
The configuration of each means of (3) is the same as that of the production control means 1600 of the server type slot machine 1000 shown in FIG. (1) interlocking production means 2610 (2) game data storage means 2620 (3) navigation game mode control means 2630 The means of the production control means 2600 are the above-mentioned (1) to
It is not limited to (3). (Production execution device 2700) The production execution device 2700 is connected to the output stage of the production control means 2600 as shown in FIG. 4, and the production execution device of the server type slot machine 1000 shown in FIG.
It has the same configuration as the 1700.

Specifically, the performance executing device 2700 includes the following devices and parts as shown in FIG. The configurations of the following devices (1) and (2) have the same configurations as the devices and parts of the performance executing device 1700 of the server type slot machine 1000 shown in FIG.

(1) Performance display device 2710 (2) Speaker 27
The devices and parts of the performance execution device 2700 are not limited to the above (1) and (2). (Communication control means 2800)
The communication control means 2800, as shown in FIG.
It is connected to the output stage of 2600 and has the same configuration as the communication control means 1800 of the server type slot machine 1000 shown in FIG.

Specifically, the communication control means 2800 is provided with the following means, as shown in FIG. The following (1)-
The configuration of each means of (4) has the same configuration as that of the communication control means 1800 of the server type slot machine 1000 shown in FIG. (1) ID number storage means 2810 (2) Command reception means 2820 (3) Game data transmission means 2830 (4)
ID number requesting means 2840 The means of the communication controlling means 2800 is not limited to the above (1) to (4). (Comprehensive game information display device 3000) Comprehensive game information display device 3000
Is for displaying the game points calculated by the game point calculation means 1950 (FIG. 3).

Specifically, the general game information display device 3000 uses, for example, a display such as a liquid crystal or a vacuum tube, a dot matrix, and 7 segments. In addition, the total game information display device 3000 includes a server type slot machine 1000 and each terminal type slot machine 2000.
It is also possible to display game information related to winning of the navigation game mode, for example, bingo effect and the like. (Explanation of operation) Interlocking production system having the above configuration
The operation of 10 will be described below with reference to FIGS.

The operation of the linked performance system 10 will be described below by dividing it into operations of the server type slot machine 1000 and the terminal type slot machine 2000. (Explanation of Operation of Server Type Slot Machine 1000) FIG. 6 shows an operation of the server type slot machine 1000.
Will be described below.

First, as shown in FIG. 6, step S10.
Go to 0 and set the final ID number (“ID # END”). Here, the final number of the ID number (“ID # END”)
The number of terminal type slot machines 2000 ... Connected to the server type slot machine 1000 is set equal to the connection number. The processing is controlled by the server management means 1900.

In this embodiment, the connection number includes the server type slot machine 1000. After the above processing is completed, as shown in FIG. 6, the process proceeds from step S100 to the next step S101 to initialize the ID number (“ID”). That is, the ID number (“ID”) is “1”.
("ID = 1") is entered. The processing is controlled by the server management means 1900.

After the above processing is completed, as shown in FIG. 6, the process proceeds from step S101 to the next step S102, and the loop condition is set. That is, the ID number ("I
The step 102 to step 105 are repeated until "D") becomes equal to the final number ("ID # END"). After setting the above conditions, as shown in FIG.
In step S103, the game data request command is transmitted to the slot machines 1000, 2000, ... Having the respective ID numbers (“ID”). The transmission is controlled by the command transmission means 1920 of the server management means 1900.

After the above transmission, as shown in FIG. 6, the process proceeds from step S103 to the next step S104 to receive the game data transmitted from the slot machines 1000, 2000 ... Having the respective ID numbers (“ID”). is doing. The reception is
It is controlled by the game data receiving means 1930 of the server managing means 1900. The game data transmitted from the slot machines 1000, 2000, etc. include, but is not limited to, the IN number, the OUT number, and the number of games played in the past 10 minutes.

The received game data is stored in the total ID number storage means 19 by the total game data storage means 1940 (FIG. 3).
It is stored for each ID number stored in 10. After receiving the above,
As shown in FIG. 6, the process proceeds from step S104 to the next step S105, and “1” is added to the ID number (“ID”). The calculation is controlled by the server management means 1900.

As a result of the above addition, the ID number (“ID”) is
When it becomes equal to the final number (“ID # END”), the loop from step S102 to step S105 is exited, and as shown in FIG. 6, the process proceeds to the next step S106, and the total payout rate is calculated. The calculation is controlled by the server management means 1900. The total payout rate is calculated based on the number of INs and the number of OUTs of the game data stored in the total game data storage unit 1940 (FIG. 3) for each ID number.

After the above calculation, as shown in FIG. 6, the process proceeds from step S106 to the next step S107, and the overall game information display device 3000 displays data such as the total payout rate. After the above display, as shown in FIG. 6, step S107
Then, the process proceeds to the next step S108 to transmit the linked effect lottery and the linked effect command. The linked effect lottery is controlled by the linked effect lottery means 1970 (FIG. 3) of the server management means 1900. Further, the transmission of the interlocking effect command is controlled by the command transmitting means 1920.

After the above processing, as shown in FIG. 6, the process returns from step S108 to the previous step S101. (Description of Operation of Terminal Type Slot Machine 2000) The operation of the terminal type slot machine 2000 will be described below with reference to FIG.

First, as shown in FIG. 7, step S20.
Go to 0 to get the ID number. Specifically, I of the communication control means 2800 of the terminal type slot machine 2000
An ID number request command is transmitted to the server management means 1900 (FIG. 2) of the server type slot machine 1000 via the D number request means 2840 (FIG. 4). The same applies to the ID number request means 1840 (FIG. 2) of the communication control means 1800 of the server type slot machine 1000.

The server type slot machine 1000 has an ID
Upon receiving the number request command, the server management means
The ID number giving means 1990 (FIG. 3) of 1900 gives an ID number and sends the ID number to the communication control means 2800 (FIG. 4) of the terminal type slot machine 2000. ID of the terminal type slot machine 2000
When the number is received, the ID number is set to the communication control means 2800.
ID number storage means 2810 (FIG. 4). The same applies to the ID number storage means 1810 (FIG. 2) of the communication control means 1800 of the server type slot machine 1000.

After the ID number is obtained, as shown in FIG. 7, the process proceeds from step S200 to the next step S201, and the IN number and the OUT number are initialized. Specifically, of the game data stored in the game data storage means 2620 (FIG. 4) of the effect control means 2600 of the terminal type slot machine 2000, the numerical values of the IN number and the OUT number are reset. In addition, the server type slot machine 10
The same applies to the game data storage means 1620 (FIG. 2) of the production control means 1600 of 00.

After the above initialization, as shown in FIG. 7, the process proceeds from step S201 to the next step S202, and it is determined whether data such as a command transmitted from the server type slot machine 1000 is received. Specifically, the command receiving means 2820 (FIG. 4) of the communication control means 2800 of the terminal type slot machine 2000 makes the determination. In addition,
Server type slot machine 1000 communication control means 1800
The same applies to the command receiving means 1820 (FIG. 2).

As a result of the above judgment, if the data is not received, as shown in FIG. 7, the process proceeds from step S202 to the next step S203, and the IN number and the OUT number are updated. Specifically, of the game data from the game control means 2100 of the terminal type slot machine 2000, I
Every time the N number and the OUT number are transmitted, the numerical values of the IN number and the OUT number among the game data stored in the game data storage means 2620 (FIG. 4) of the effect control means 2600 are updated. In addition, server type slot machine 1000
Game data storage means 1620 of the production control means 1600 (FIG. 2)
Is also the same.

After updating the above-mentioned IN number and OUT number, as shown in FIG.
Return to 202. On the other hand, in the previous step S202,
When data such as a command transmitted from the server type slot machine 1000 is received, as shown in FIG. 7, the process proceeds to the next step S210, and it is determined whether the data is a linked effect request command. In particular,
Communication control means of terminal type slot machine 2000
It is determined by the command receiving means 2820 (FIG. 4) of the 2800.
The same applies to the command receiving means 1820 (FIG. 2) of the communication control means 1800 of the server type slot machine 1000.

If the result of the above determination is that it is not a linked effect request command, as shown in FIG. 7, step S2
The process proceeds from step 10 to the next step S211, and it is determined whether the data such as the command transmitted from the server type slot machine 1000 is a game data request command. Specifically, the command receiving means 2820 (FIG. 4) of the communication control means 2800 of the terminal type slot machine 2000 makes the determination. The same applies to the command receiving means 1820 (FIG. 2) of the communication control means 1800 of the server type slot machine 1000.

If the result of the above judgment is that it is not a game data request command, as shown in FIG. 7, step S
The process proceeds from step 211 to step S203 described above. On the other hand, in the previous step S210, when the data such as the command transmitted from the server type slot machine 1000 is the interlocking effect request command, as shown in FIG. 7, the process proceeds to step S220 to execute the interlocking effect. . Specifically, the terminal type slot machine 20
This is executed by the interlocking production means 2610 (FIG. 4) of the production control means 2600 of 00. In addition, server type slot machine 1000
The same applies to the interlocking effect means 1610 (FIG. 2) of the effect control means 1600.

After execution of the interlocking effect, as shown in FIG. 7, the process returns from step S220 to the previous step S202. On the other hand, in the previous step S211, when the data such as the command transmitted from the server type slot machine 1000 is the game data request command, as shown in FIG. 7, the process proceeds to the next step S230 and is included in the command. It is determined whether or not the ID numbers (“ID”) are the same.

The game data request command is
Step S1 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 6 described above.
Sent at 03. Specifically, the ID number of each terminal type slot machine 2000 is the communication control means.
It is stored in the ID number storage means 1810 (FIG. 4) of the 2800, and is collated by the command receiving means 2820. The same applies to the command receiving means 1820 (FIG. 2) of the communication control means 1800 of the server type slot machine 1000.

As a result of the above judgment, when the ID numbers (“ID”) do not match, as shown in FIG. 7, step S23
The process proceeds from 0 to step S203 described above. On the other hand, when the ID numbers match in the previous step S230, as shown in FIG.
Go to, for the server type slot machine 1000,
Send game data. Specifically, it is transmitted by the game data transmitting means 2830 (FIG. 4) of the communication control means 2800 of the terminal type slot machine 2000. The same applies to the game data transmitting means 1830 (FIG. 2) of the communication control means 1800 of the server type slot machine 1000.

The transmitted game data is received in step S104 of the flow chart shown in FIG. 6 described above. After the game data is transmitted, as shown in FIG. 7, the process proceeds from step S240 to the next step S241, and the IN number and the OUT number are initialized as in step S201.

After the above initialization, as shown in FIG. 7, the process returns from step S220 to the previous step S202. (Second Embodiment of the Invention) Next, referring to FIG.
The second embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

The feature of this embodiment is that the slot machine 1000 of the server type is different from the slot machine 1000 of the different type, eg, the terminal type slot machine 200 belonging to the first group.
0,2000A, 2000B ... and terminal type slot machines 2000a, 2000b, 2000c ... belonging to the second group
This is the point where and are connected. The first group and the second group are different in the model of the slot machines belonging to each group.

The number of groups is not limited to two,
It may be three or more. (Third Embodiment of the Invention) Next, referring to FIG.
The third embodiment of the present invention will be described below.
The feature of this embodiment is that a plurality of server type slot machines 1000 and 1000A are connected to each other.

The above server type slot machine 1000
And the server type slot machine 1000A are different in the model of the slot machine connected to each. The number of server type slot machines 1000, 1000A is
The number is not limited to two and may be three or more.

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Since the present invention is constituted as described above, it has the following effects. (Claim 1) According to the invention of claim 1, the following effects can be obtained.

That is, according to the invention described in claim 1, in the interlocking effect system, the interlocking effect can be executed by connecting a plurality of terminal type game machines to the server type game machine. it can. For this reason,
According to the invention described in claim 1, not only is there no time constraint on the start of the effect, and not only the effect can be executed in a timely manner, but also an effect rich in variations can be executed. (Claim 2) According to the invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the following effect is exhibited.

That is, according to the invention described in claim 2, the interlocking effect can be executed in all the connected gaming machines. (Claim 3) According to the invention described in claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1 or 2, the following effect is achieved.

That is, according to the invention of claim 3, the game data of each gaming machine can be centrally managed in the server type gaming machine. (Claim 4) According to the invention described in claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 3, the following effect is exhibited.

That is, according to the invention described in claim 4, the game data of each gaming machine can be aggregated in the server type gaming machine to calculate the gaming points. (Claim 5) According to the invention described in claim 5, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 4, the following effect is exhibited.

That is, according to the fifth aspect of the invention, the calculated game points can be displayed on the server type game machine. (Claim 6) According to the invention described in claim 6, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 5, the following effect is exhibited.

That is, according to the invention described in claim 6, in the server type game machine, the game data can be compared with the target value and evaluated. (Claim 7) According to the invention described in claim 7, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 6, the following effect is exhibited.

That is, according to the invention of claim 7, based on the evaluation result by the game data evaluation means,
It is possible to draw by lot whether or not to execute the linked effect. (Claim 8) According to the invention described in claim 8, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 7, the following effect is exhibited.

That is, according to the invention described in claim 8, it is possible to centrally manage the navigation game mode in the server type game machine. (Claim 9) According to the invention described in claim 9, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 8, the following effect is exhibited.

That is, according to the invention described in claim 9, it is possible to intensively display the game information related to the navigation game mode. (Claim 10) According to the invention described in claim 10, in addition to the effects of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 9, the following effects are exhibited.

That is, according to the tenth aspect of the invention, the ID number can be automatically given to the server type game machine. (Claim 11) According to the invention of claim 11, in addition to the effects of the invention of claim 1 or 2,
It has the following effects.

That is, according to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the navigation game mode can be centrally managed in the server type game machine. (Claim 12) According to the invention of claim 12, the following effects can be obtained. That is, according to the twelfth aspect of the invention, with respect to the server-type gaming machine, by connecting a plurality of terminal-type gaming machines, interlocking effects can be executed.

Therefore, according to the twelfth aspect of the invention, not only is there no time constraint on the start of the effect, and not only the effect can be executed in a timely manner, but also an effect rich in variations is executed. be able to. (Claim 13) According to the invention of claim 13, the following effects can be obtained.

That is, according to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, with respect to the terminal type game machine, the linked effect can be executed by connecting the server type game machine. Therefore, according to the invention as set forth in claim 13, not only is there no time constraint on the start of the effect, and not only the effect can be executed in a timely manner, but also an effect rich in variations can be executed. .

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 shows an example of a first embodiment of the present invention, which is a schematic configuration diagram of an interlocking effect system.

FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of the server type slot machine of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram of server management means in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a schematic configuration diagram of the terminal type slot machine of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a conceptual explanatory diagram of commands.

FIG. 6 is a schematic flowchart for explaining the operation of a server type slot machine.

FIG. 7 is a schematic flowchart for explaining the operation of the terminal type slot machine.

FIG. 8 shows an example of a second embodiment of the present invention, which is a schematic configuration diagram of an interlocking production system.

FIG. 9 shows an example of a third embodiment of the present invention, which is a schematic configuration diagram of an interlocking effect system.

[Explanation of symbols] 10 interlocking production system 1000,1000A server type slot machine 1100 game control means 1200 start switch 1300 stop switch 1400 reel unit 1500 hopper unit 1600 production control means 1610 interlocking production means 1620 game data storage means 1630 navigation game mode Control means 1700 production execution device 1710 production display device 1720 speaker 1800 communication control means 1810 ID number storage means 1820 command reception means 1830 game data transmission means 1840 ID number request means 1900 server management means 1910 total ID number storage means 1920 command transmission means 1930 Game data receiving means 1940 Total game data storing means 1950 Game point calculating means 1960 Game data evaluating means 1970 Interlocking production lottery means 1980 Specific game machine selecting means 1990 ID number assigning means 2000, 2000A, 2000B, 2000a, 2000b, 2000c ... Terminal type slot machine 2100, 2100A, 2100B ... game control means 2200 start switch 2300 stop switch 2400 reel unit 2500 hopper unit 2600, 2600A, 2600B ... production control means 2610 interlocking production means 2620 game data storage means 2630 navigation game mode control means 2700 Performance execution device 2710 Performance display device 2720 Speakers 2800, 2800A, 2800B ... Communication control means 2810 ID number storage means 2820 Command reception means 2830 Game data transmission means 2840 ID number request means 3000, 3000A General game information display device

Claims (13)

[Claims] 1. A linked performance system for a gaming machine, comprising: a server type gaming machine; and a plurality of terminal type gaming machines connected to the server type gaming machine, wherein the server type and each terminal. The type of gaming machine includes game control means for controlling a game, effect control means for executing an effect in connection with the game by the game control means, and communication control means for performing communication. Each of the server type gaming machines is provided with a server managing means for communicating with each of the communication controlling means, and each of the communication controlling means has an ID number for identifying the gaming machine. Is provided with command number receiving means for receiving a command transmitted from the server managing means, and the server managing means includes: Comprehensive ID number storage means for storing the ID numbers respectively stored in the respective ID number storage means, and the gaming machine having the ID numbers by designating the ID numbers stored in the comprehensive ID number storage means Command transmitting means for transmitting a command to the command receiving means, and each of the effect control means, based on the command received by the command receiving means, other than the gaming machine that has received the command. An interlocking production system for a gaming machine, characterized by comprising interlocking production means for executing an production in cooperation with another gaming machine. 2. The command transmitting means transmits, to all the gaming machines of the server type and the plurality of terminal types, an interlocking effect command for executing an interlocking effect by each of the interlocking effect means. The interlocking production system for a gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that. 3. Each of the effect control means is provided with a game data storage means for storing game data related to the progress of the game by the game control means, and each of the communication control means is provided with the command transmission. Provided with game data transmitting means for transmitting the game data stored in the game data storing means to the server managing means on condition that the data receiving command transmitted from the means is received by the command receiving means. In the server management means, game data receiving means for receiving the game data transmitted from the game data transmitting means, and game data received by the game data receiving means are stored in the total ID number storage means. 7. Comprehensive game data storage means for storing each stored ID number. The interlocking production system for a game machine according to claim 1 or claim 2. 4. The server management means is provided with a game point calculation means for calculating game points by totaling the game data stored in the total game data storage means. The interlocking production system for the game machine described in 3. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the interlocking production system is provided with a general game information display device for displaying the game points calculated by the game point calculating means. Interlocking production system. 6. The server management means sets a target value related to the game points calculated by the game point calculation means, and compares the target value with the game points calculated by the game point calculation means. The interlocking production system for a gaming machine according to claim 4 or 5, further comprising a game data evaluation means for evaluating. 7. The server management means, based on the evaluation result by the game data evaluation means,
The interlocking effect system for a gaming machine according to claim 6, further comprising an interlocking effect lottery means for drawing whether or not to execute the interlocking effect. 8. The server management means is for selecting a specific gaming machine from the server type and a plurality of terminal type gaming machines based on the linked performance lottery result by the linked rendering lottery means. Specific game machine selection means, each of the effect control means is provided with a navigation game mode control means for executing a navigation game mode by performing an effect advantageous to the player, the server management means of the 8. The command transmission means specifies the ID number of the specific game machine selected by the specific game machine selection means, and transmits the execution command of the navigation game mode. Interlocking production system for amusement machines. 9. The total game information display device is adapted to display game information related to a navigation game mode of the server type and each terminal type game machine. A linked production system for gaming machines. 10. Each of the communication control means includes an ID number request means for transmitting an ID number request command to the server management means, and each of the server management means includes the ID number request. On the condition that the ID number request command is received from the means, an ID number giving means for giving an ID number for identifying the gaming machine to the gaming machine that has transmitted the ID number request command is provided. Any one of claims 1 to 9 characterized in that
The interlocking production system for the game machine described in the paragraph. 11. The server management means, based on the interlocking effect lottery results by the interlocking effect lottery means, and the interlocking effect lottery means for drawing lots of whether or not to execute the interlocking effect by each of the interlocking effect production means. , A specific game machine selecting means for selecting a specific game machine from the server type and a plurality of terminal type game machines, each of the effect control means, a production advantageous to the player Each is provided with a navigation game mode control means for executing a navigation game mode by performing, and the command transmission means of the server management means specifies an ID number of a specific game machine selected by the specific game machine selection means. The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the execution command of the navigation game mode is transmitted. Interlocking production system. 12. A server-type gaming machine connected to a plurality of terminal-type gaming machines, wherein the server-type and each terminal-type gaming machine include game control means for controlling a game, In relation to the game by the game control means, each is provided with an effect control means for performing an effect and a communication control means for performing communication, and each of the communication control means identifies the gaming machine. ID number storage means for storing an ID number for storing, and command receiving means for receiving a command transmitted from the server-type gaming machine, respectively, the production control means, the command reception Based on the command received by the means, in conjunction with other gaming machines other than the gaming machine that received the command, interlocking effect means for performing an effect. Assuming that they are provided respectively, the server type gaming machine is provided with a server management means for communicating with the respective communication control means, and the server management means stores the respective ID numbers. Comprehensive ID number storage means for storing the ID numbers respectively stored in the means, and the command receiving means of the gaming machine having the ID number by designating the ID number stored in the comprehensive ID number storage means A server-type gaming machine, comprising: a command transmitting unit for transmitting a command to the server. 13. A terminal-type gaming machine connected to a server-type gaming machine, wherein the server-type and each terminal-type gaming machine includes game control means for controlling a game, and the game control. In relation to the game by means, it is provided with an effect control means for executing an effect and a communication control means for performing communication, and the server-type gaming machine is provided with each of the communication control means. A server management unit for performing communication is provided, and each of the communication control units has an ID number storage unit for storing an ID number for identifying the gaming machine, and a command transmitted from the server management unit. Command receiving means for receiving each, and the server managing means includes a total for storing the ID numbers stored in the respective ID number storing means. An ID number storage means and a command transmission means for designating an ID number stored in the total ID number storage means and transmitting a command to the command reception means of the gaming machine having the ID number. Based on the command received by the command receiving unit, the effect control unit executes an effect based on a command received by the command receiving unit in cooperation with another game machine other than the game machine that received the command. A terminal-type game machine characterized by being provided with interlocking production means for.