JP2005230122A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine giving services with high customer attracting effect. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine 1 is provided with an authentication means reading bioinformation for personal authentication and executing the authentication; an electronic information storage means storing the bioinformation read by the authentication means as electronic information; a game history information storage means storing game history information related to a player authenticated by the authentication means; a storage means updating and storing the game history information stored in the game history information storage means at a predetermined timing corresponding to the electronic information stored in the electronic information storage means; and a display information providing means referring the game history information for every timing updating and storing the game history information of a specific player by the storage means or for every preset time interval and, when the game history information reaches either of the plurality of types of preset condition values, providing display information according to various condition values. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, a pachinko machine, and other game machines including variable display means for variably displaying symbols necessary for a game and control means such as a microcomputer for controlling the variable display.

  Some conventional gaming machines can display a game history as game data unique to a stand in order to respond to the player's interest in information related to the gaming machine. The game history is information related to the game played on the gaming machine, such as the number of times a special role (so-called bonus) is won and the number of games (so-called revolutions) that have been played since the last time the special role was won. Updated every time it is done.

  In addition, traditional game machines such as pachinko and pachislots have increased the number of regular players and increased the effect of attracting customers, by separately issuing ID cards and storing extra balls, etc. Proposal of a system that can be used in other games, exchange prizes, and not only the game history unique to the stand but also the total game history such as the performance of a specific player (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

Recently, a system has been proposed in which individual identification is not performed by a magnetic card as in the prior art but by image recognition, an IC card, or fingerprint authentication (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
JP-A-10-305151 JP 2003-290533 A

  However, in the gaming machine that displays the game history as described above, the game history becomes unclear after leaving the gaming machine or after one day.

  In addition, as described above, it is conceivable to issue individual ID cards at game stores and perform personal data management. In order to issue such ID cards, the player himself / herself is put in a predetermined form. Registration procedures such as manually entering bibliographic items are required. For this reason, there is a problem that services using the game history could not be widely provided due to the fact that the number of players trying to issue ID cards does not increase due to the complexity of the procedure.

  Therefore, in the present invention, game history data such as the results of a specific gaming machine and a specific player is accumulated for several days, in some cases during the presence of the machine, and based on the accumulated history data, We thought that it would be possible to provide a service with a higher effect of attracting customers.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a service with a higher effect of attracting customers.

  (1) Authentication means for reading biometric information for personal authentication and executing authentication, electronic information storage means for storing the biometric information read by the authentication means as electronic information, and an authenticated game of the authentication means Game history information storage means for storing game history information relating to the player, and the game history information stored in the game history information storage means in association with the electronic information stored in the electronic information storage means, Storage means for updating and storing at a timing, and the game history information for each timing or preset time interval when game history information of a specific player is updated and stored in the game history information storage means by the storage means When the game history information reaches one of a plurality of predetermined condition values, a table corresponding to each condition value is obtained. Game machine characterized by comprising: a display information providing means for providing information.

  According to the invention of (1), it is possible to provide various services from the relationship between a specific player and a specific gaming machine. For example, when all the effects are displayed on the display screen of the gaming machine, specific image data (such as a congratulatory image) stored in advance in the memory of the gaming machine is extracted and displayed on the display screen of the gaming machine. Thus, it is possible to provide the player with a fun other than the fun of the conventional game such as conquering the gaming machine. In addition, even when the player's past maximum number of acquisitions is exceeded, it is possible to improve interest by displaying specific image data in the same manner. Further, when an effect with a low application frequency is displayed on the display screen of the gaming machine, the appearance history is stored as game history information, and then the appearance information request switch of the gaming machine is input to thereby display the display information. It can also be displayed on the display screen of the gaming machine by the providing means.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), a verification determination unit that determines whether or not a player has been authenticated by the authentication unit, and game history information in the game history information storage unit are transmitted to an external storage unit. Game history information transmission means and game history according to the electronic information of the player authenticated by the authentication means from the external storage means when the verification determination means determines that the player has been authenticated by the authentication means And a game history information receiving means for receiving information.

  According to the invention of (2), it is possible to cope with a case where the memory capacity of the gaming machine is insufficient. In this case, the game history information transmitting means has a function of transmitting game history information corresponding to electronic information of a player who has not replayed the game within a predetermined period to external storage means (for example, a database of a server) as needed. It is preferable to provide it. Since it takes time to receive data from the external storage means, the game blank period determination means calculates the period from the previous game and extracts image data according to the calculation result in order to earn the time. Then, for example, it is possible to display an image such as “It's been a long time. It's been 30 days. My results for 30 days are displayed” on the display screen. This prevents the player from becoming bored even during the data acquisition time.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide various services from the relationship between a specific player and a specific gaming machine, and it is possible to provide a service with a higher effect of attracting customers.

  Hereinafter, a case where the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called “pachislot machine”. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a card that stores information on game value given to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, game balls, tokens, and the like. However, in the following description, medals are used.

  A panel display portion 2a as a substantially vertical surface is formed on the front surface of the cabinet 2 forming the entire gaming machine 1, and vertically long display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided at the center thereof. The display windows 4L, 4C and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as winning lines, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in the diagonal direction. These winning lines are respectively operated by operating a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13, which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal slot 22, respectively. The book is activated. Which winning line is activated is displayed by turning on BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c, which will be described later.

  Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R each having a symbol row constituted by a plurality of types of symbols on each outer peripheral surface are rotatably provided in a horizontal row to form a variable display means. doing. The design of each reel can be observed through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rpm).

  On the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, a maximum BET lamp 9c, and an information display unit 18 are provided. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (game) (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”). The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the BET number is “1” and one pay line is activated. The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the number of BETs is “2” and three pay lines are activated. The maximum BET lamp 9c is lit when the number of BETs is “3” and all (5) winning lines are activated. The information display unit 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the number of medals stored (credited), the number of medals paid out at the time of winning a prize, and the like.

  A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the pedestal 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 displays information related to the game, such as screens relating to game history information described later (FIGS. 32 to 38). A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5. On the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, a cross key 29, and a ○ button 30 are provided. , X buttons 31 are provided.

  The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by a single pressing operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 displays the credited medals by a single pressing operation. Two of them are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game out of the credited medals. By operating these BET switches 11 to 13, a predetermined pay line is activated as described above. An operation of the BET switches 11 to 13 and an operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 (an operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”. The cross key 29, the circle button 30, and the x button 31 are operated to display information such as a game history described later on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment is configured such that the content displayed on the display screen 5a can be selected by an operation of a player (or a staff member of a game store). The player can select contents such as game history information to be displayed by operating the cross key 29, the ○ button 30 or the x button 31 which is a display content selection means for selecting the display content.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16. On the right side of the C / P switch 14, a start lever 6 is provided for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by a player's operation and starting display of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. It is attached so as to be freely rotatable within an angle range.

  Three stop buttons (stop operation means) 7L, 7C for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5, respectively. 7R is provided. Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 16. In this embodiment, one game is basically started by operating the BET switches 11 to 13 (or operating the start lever 6), and all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. If finished.

  On the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5, a fingerprint authentication device 100 described later with reference to FIG. 2 is provided. The fingerprint authentication apparatus 100 reads the player's fingerprint information.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the fingerprint authentication apparatus 100 of an Example is demonstrated. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an overview of the fingerprint authentication device 100.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, when fingerprint information is read by the fingerprint authentication device 100 and the registered fingerprint information matches the read fingerprint information, the game history information performed by the player on the gaming machine 1 is displayed. It can be stored, and the stored player's individual game history information can be browsed.

  As shown in FIG. 2 (1), the fingerprint authentication device 100 includes an inverted U-shaped guide part 110, a sensor part 111, and a base part 112. In the base 112, a light source, a prism, a lens, an image sensor, and the like are provided (all not shown). Further, in the base 112, an A / D converter for converting the analog image signal of the fingerprint read by the sensor unit 111 into a digital signal, pre-processing such as noise removal from the digital image signal and pattern normalization { For example, an image signal processing circuit for performing predetermined image processing (image movement or enlargement, emphasis on fingerprint ridges, etc.) on a digital image signal of a fingerprint, or extracting an image (fingerprint) pattern {eg, a fingerprint Is extracted and output to the I / O port 55 of the sub-control circuit 50 (FIG. 5) to be described later. (Both not shown).

  Next, the operation of the fingerprint authentication device 100 when performing fingerprint authentication will be described. At the time of authentication, as shown in FIG. 2 (2), the player places his / her finger parallel to the guide part 110, and the tip part of the finger with the fingerprint is placed on the sensor part 111. Here, the light emitted from the light source in the base 112 toward the sensor unit 111 passes through the prism in the base 112 and is reflected by the sensor unit 111. At this time, since the convex portion of the player's fingerprint is in close contact with the sensor unit 111, light diffusion increases and reflection decreases. On the other hand, since the concave portion of the player's fingerprint is not in close contact with the sensor unit 111, light diffusion is reduced and light reflection is increased. The light reflected by the sensor unit 111 forms an image at the light receiving unit of the image sensor via the lens in the base unit 112. Thereby, the unevenness information of the fingerprint can be obtained as an analog image signal based on light brightness. Subsequently, the analog image signal of the fingerprint read from the sensor unit 111 is converted into a digital signal by the A / D converter of the fingerprint authentication device 100. Then, the image signal processing circuit performs preprocessing such as noise removal and pattern normalization from the digital image signal {for example, predetermined image processing (image movement or enlargement or fingerprint ridge enhancement for fingerprint digital image signal). Etc.)}, and a pattern extraction circuit extracts an image (fingerprint) pattern {extracts fingerprint features (such as branch position and number of ridges, ridge end position, etc.)} and will be described later. The data is output to the I / O port 55 of the sub control circuit 50 (FIG. 5). In the sub control circuit 50, fingerprint information is collated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, an example of the symbol arrangement of the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 3 shows a symbol arrangement drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (more specifically, a reel sheet mounted along the outer peripheral surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R). Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20”, and is stored as a data table in a main program ROM 42 (FIG. 5) described later. As shown in FIG. 3, on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "red 7 (design 91)", "blue 7 (design 92)", "BAR (design 93)", "bell (design 94) A symbol array composed of symbols "", "watermelon (symbol 95)", "Replay (symbol 96)", and "cherry (symbol 97)" is depicted. The reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotationally driven so that the symbol arrangement moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the combination of symbols in which a winning is achieved and the payout in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment will be described for each gaming state. 4 is stored as a data table in a main program ROM 42 (FIG. 5) of the main control circuit 40 described later.

  The gaming state in the embodiment includes a general gaming state, a general gaming state during BB, and an RB gaming state. The transition between games and gaming states in each gaming state is controlled by a main control circuit 40 (FIG. 5) described later.

  Here, in the role of the embodiment, BB (actual continuous action device related to the first type special feature), RB (first type special feature), replay, bell small role, watermelon small role, There is a cherry small part and a JAC small part.

  The general game state is basically a game state in which an expected value of a so-called “play rate (game value given to a player for a unit game value bet on a game)” is smaller than “1”. . Further, it is the most disadvantageous game state for the player as compared to other game states.

  The BB gaming state is a gaming state configured by a general gaming state during BB and an RB gaming state. Further, the BB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “actual accessory continuous actuating device related to the first type special accessory” is operating. In the embodiment, in the general game state, when three “red 7 (symbol 91)” or “blue 7 (symbol 92)” are arranged along one active line, BB winning is established. When a BB winning is established, 15 coins are paid out, and a transition is made to the general gaming state during BB (so-called BB game start). In the general game state during BB of the embodiment, the probability that the small winning combination and the RB are internally won is higher than that in the general game state. In addition, the BB gaming state of the embodiment ends when the last game of the third RB gaming state ends when the 30 games are digested in the BB general gaming state, and the gaming state is changed to the general gaming state. Transition. The BB gaming state may be terminated when the acquired number (for example, a so-called “pure increase number” or “paid-out number”) exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 461).

  The RB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “first type special character” is operating. In the embodiment, when three “BARs” are arranged along one active line in the general gaming state, an RB winning is established. When an RB winning is established, 15 coins are paid out and a transition is made to the RB gaming state (so-called RB game start). In addition, in the BB general gaming state, when three “Replays” are arranged along one active line, an RB winning is established, 15 coins are paid out, and the RB gaming state is entered (RB). Game start). Further, the RB gaming state of the embodiment is a gaming state in which three “Replay” are arranged along one active line by betting one coin, and a winning of a JAC small role is established with high probability. When the winning of the JAC small role is established, 15 coins are paid out. In addition, the RB gaming state of the embodiment is terminated when the number of games executed in the RB gaming state reaches 12 times or the winning of the JAC small role is established 8 times, and the gaming state is the general gaming state or BB Transition to the medium general game state. In the following embodiments, the BB gaming state and the RB gaming state described above may be collectively referred to as a bonus.

  In the general game state, when three “Replay” s are arranged along one active line, a so-called replay winning is established. When a re-game winning is established, the same number of coins inserted are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming coins.

  In the general game state or the general game state during BB, when three “watermelons” are arranged along one active line, a winning combination of a watermelon small role is established, and seven coins are paid out. If “cherry-any (any symbol is acceptable) -any” is lined up along one active line, a winning of a small role of cherry is established and two coins are paid out. If three “bells” are arranged along one active line, a prize for the small role of the bell is established, and 15 coins are paid out.

  Here, in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, random number sampling is performed every time the start lever 6 is operated, and a probability lottery process for determining a winning combination is performed. If the winning combination of BB, RB, or various small roles is won internally in this probability lottery process, the main control CPU 41 performs stop control according to the internal winning combination. In the following, the internal winning combination is referred to as an internal winning combination.

  In other words, in order to achieve a prize (a medal is paid out to a player), (A) in a random lottery process using a random number, one of the winning combinations is won internally; (B) This means that the two conditions of operating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R at the position (timing) at which the symbol corresponding to the winning combination can be drawn must be satisfied. Therefore, even if an internal winning is made in the probability lottery process, the main control CPU 41 (FIG. 5) does not determine winning if the condition (B) is not satisfied.

  In other words, even if a winning combination is won internally, the winning is not finalized, and permission is granted that the symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination may be stopped on the active line (hereinafter referred to as “stop permission”). It's just that.

  Specifically, (1) when an internal winning is made in the probability lottery process and a stop operation is performed at a position (timing) at which a symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination can be drawn, (2) an internal winning is made in the probability lottery process, and When a stop operation is performed at a position (timing) where the symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination cannot be drawn, (3) When the internal winning combination is not selected in the probability lottery process, and the symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination can be drawn When the stop operation is performed at (timing), (4) When the internal winning is not performed in the probability lottery process, and when the stop operation is performed at a position (timing) where the symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination cannot be drawn, In the pattern, if a stop operation is performed at a position where the symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination can be withdrawn as shown in (1), a winning will be won, but the symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination will be selected as shown in (2). If the operation in a position that does not put come, not a winning even though internally won. In addition, if the internal winning combination is not performed as in (3), even if the operation corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped at the position where the symbol is drawn, the symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination are arranged along the active line. The main control CPU performs control so as not to make a winning (because the stop permission is not given unless the internal winning is made) and no winning is made. Similarly, (4) will not win.

  Here, if the internal winning combination is a small role other than BB, RB, etc., if you do not win in a single game with permission to stop, the internal winning will be invalid in the next game and permission to stop will be granted Canceled. On the other hand, when the internal winning combination is BB or RB, the internal winning is held over a plurality of games until the BB or RB is won, and the stop permission continues. A state where BB or RB is held over a plurality of games may be referred to as an internal winning state.

  FIG. 5 is based on a main control circuit 40 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 40, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 40. A circuit configuration including a liquid crystal display device 5 and a sub control circuit 50 for controlling the speakers 21L and 21R is shown.

  The main control circuit 40 is configured on a single board, and an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination and a winning determination for determining a winning based on a pattern mode stopped and displayed in a winning determination area (display window). A main control CPU 41 that functions as a means and performs a control operation in accordance with a preset program, and a main program ROM 42 and a main control RAM 43 as storage means are main components, and these are connected via an I / O port 45. Data is transmitted and received. Although the main control CPU 41 includes a circuit for random number sampling, a random number generator and a sampling circuit may be separately provided as means for random number sampling.

  In addition to the control program for the entire gaming machine, the main program ROM 42 contains data used for determination of random number sampling performed each time the start lever 6 is operated and various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 50. Stored.

  In the circuit of FIG. 5, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control command from the main control CPU 41 include lamps such as BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c, LED display devices such as the information display unit 18, and reel 3L. , 3C, 3R and stepping motors M1, M2, M3, and a hopper driving motor M4 as a driving means for storing medals and paying out medals in response to a payout command. It is connected.

  Also, switches (eg, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, start lever 6, BET switches 11-13, C / P) as input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for generating a control command from the main control CPU 41. A switch that generates an output signal by operating the switch 14 and the like, and a coin sensor that detects a coin inserted into the medal slot 22 are also connected to the I / O port 45.

  After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors M1, M2, M3 is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the main control RAM 43. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are detected by the reel position detection sensors S1, S2, S3 every rotation, and these pulses are input to the main control CPU 41. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the main control RAM 43 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the main control RAM 43 stores a count value corresponding to the rotational position within one rotation range for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  A symbol table is stored in the main program ROM 42 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, a code number that is sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated, and a corresponding code number are provided. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

  Furthermore, a winning symbol combination table is stored in the main program ROM 42. In this winning symbol combination table, winning symbol combinations, the number of medal dividends for winning, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other.

  The above winning symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are controlled to stop and when the winning is confirmed after all reels (all of the left, middle, and right reels) are stopped. The

  In the gaming machine 1, a lottery for determining whether or not the game is won is performed by a probability lottery process based on random number sampling. The stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed according to the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player. This is because the main control CPU 41 controls driving of the stepping motors M1, M2, and M3.

  If one of the winning combinations in the probability lottery process is internally won and controlled to stop so that the winning symbol combination of the internally winning winning combination is obtained, the main control CPU 41 should pay out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 32. The hopper drive motor M4 is driven. At this time, the medal detection sensor S4 counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 32, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the main control CPU 41. As a result, the main control CPU 41 stops the driving of the hopper drive motor M4 and ends the medal payout process.

  The sub control circuit 50 receives a control command (command) transmitted from the main communication port 44 in the main control circuit 40 at the sub communication port 54, and performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 and the speaker 21L based on the control command. , 21R audio output control is executed.

  The sub-control circuit 50 includes, as main components, a sub-control CPU 51 that performs a control operation in accordance with a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 40, a sub-program ROM 52, a sub-control RAM 53, and a flash memory 56 as storage means. The data is transmitted / received via the I / O port 55. Further, the sub control circuit 50 is configured on a substrate different from the substrate constituting the main control circuit 40. The sub control circuit 50 does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the sub control CPU 51.

  The sub program ROM 52 stores a control program executed by the sub control CPU 51. The sub control RAM 53 functions as a temporary storage unit when the control program is executed by the sub control CPU 51. The sub-control RAM 53 is a backup target, and the stored information and the like are prevented from being erased. The flash memory 56 of the embodiment stores various databases for managing the player's personal information. The database of the embodiment stores a fingerprint information database for managing the player's fingerprint information, a game history information database for managing the player's game history information, and the like (FIG. 6). The information stored in the flash memory 56 is subjected to update storage processing by the sub control CPU 51 based on the information stored in the sub control RAM 53.

  The sub-control circuit 50 includes an image control IC 70, a character ROM 71, and a VIDEO RAM 72 that constitute display control means of the liquid crystal display device 5, a sound source IC 60 that constitutes sound control means that controls output sound from the speakers 21L and 21R, and sound. The ROM 61 and the power amplifier 62 are connected to the I / O port 55.

  The image control IC 70 forms an animation based on the dot data image in the character ROM 71 according to the display contents determined by the sub control CPU 51 and outputs the animation to the liquid crystal display device 5. The character ROM 71 stores dot data for forming an image of a character or the like. The VIDEO RAM 72 functions as a temporary storage unit when an animation is formed by the image control IC 70.

  The I / O port 55 is connected to the cross key 29, the circle button 30, and the x button 31. In the embodiment, an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is selected when a player or the like operates the cross key 29, the circle button 30 and the x button 31. The sub-control CPU 51 displays a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on input signals sent from the cross key 29, the ○ button 30, and the x button 31.

  Further, the fingerprint authentication device 100 is connected to the I / O port 55. In the embodiment, based on the fingerprint information of the player read by the fingerprint authentication apparatus 100, the fingerprint information of the player is collated and authenticated, or new registration is performed.

  The fingerprint authentication device 100 includes a sensor unit (fingerprint image input unit) 111, an A / D converter for converting an analog image signal output from the sensor unit 111 into a digital signal, noise removal from the digital image signal, and a pattern Image signal processing circuit that performs pre-processing such as normalization {for example, predetermined image processing (image movement or enlargement, emphasis of fingerprint ridges, etc.)} on a digital image signal of a fingerprint, or an image (fingerprint ) Pattern is extracted {for example, fingerprint features (extracted ridge branch positions and number, ridge end position, etc.)} and output to the I / O port 55, etc. (Neither shown).

  Based on the fingerprint information output from the fingerprint authentication device 100, the sub-control CPU 51 performs storage processing (fingerprint information registration) in the flash memory 56, collation processing with the fingerprint information database stored in the flash memory 56, and authentication. Process. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 collates the fingerprint information output from the fingerprint authentication device 100 with the fingerprint information database stored in the flash memory 56, and if there is matching fingerprint information, the already registered player As a result, the player authentication is completed. Then, the game history information is read from the game history information database of the authenticated player, and the game history information is updated based on the game result played on the gaming machine 1. Further, processing such as display of game history information on the liquid crystal display device 5 is performed based on the player's operation of the cross key 29, the circle button 30, and the x button 31.

  Next, a database stored in the flash memory 56 of the sub control circuit 50 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a player's fingerprint information database and a game history information database.

  FIG. 6A shows a fingerprint information database. In the fingerprint information database, ID information, registration date information, update date information, fingerprint information, and the like are stored in association with each other.

  The ID information is information for identifying a player, and is individually assigned to each player when registering fingerprint information. The registration date / time information is information indicating the registration date / time when the player registered the fingerprint information. The update date / time information is information indicating the date / time when the game history information is updated, and is updated when the game history information is updated. The fingerprint information is information for specifying the player's fingerprint, and for example, information indicating the characteristic pattern of the fingerprint is stored.

  When newly registering fingerprint information in the fingerprint information database, when the sub-control CPU 51 of the sub-control circuit 50 receives the fingerprint information output from the fingerprint authentication device 100, the registration date information and ID information are added to the fingerprint information. Allocate and store in a predetermined area of the fingerprint information database. When performing fingerprint authentication, when the sub-control CPU 51 of the sub-control circuit 50 receives the fingerprint information output from the fingerprint authentication device 100, the sub-control CPU 51 collates the fingerprint information with a plurality of fingerprint information stored in the fingerprint information database, It is determined whether there is matching fingerprint information.

  FIG. 6 (2) shows a game history information database. In the game history information database, ID information, update date / time information, game history information, and the like are stored in association with each other.

  As described above, the ID information is information for identifying a player, and is information assigned for each fingerprint information. The update date / time information is information indicating the date / time when the game history information is updated, and is updated when the game history information is updated. The game history information is information indicating a history such as results or results of a game played by the player on the gaming machine 1. The game history information includes bonus information, appearance effect information, bonus information, medal information, history graph creation information, and the like. In the embodiment, the fingerprint information and the game history information are associated with each other through the ID information, and the game history information is read by performing fingerprint authentication of the player based on the fingerprint information. The game history information corresponding to the fingerprint information of the authenticated player is stored in the sub-control RAM 53, and the game history information is updated and displayed. Then, after the update process and the display process are completed, the game history information is stored from the sub-control RAM 53 into the game history information database.

  Next, the work area provided in the sub control RAM 53 of the sub control circuit 50 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating work areas 1 to 3 provided in the sub control RAM 53.

  In FIG. 7, the work area 1 includes a storage area for storing information included in each command transmitted from the main control circuit 40, and each operation based on the operation input of the cross key 29, the ○ button 30, or the x button 31. It is composed of a storage area that stores information included in the command.

  Specifically, as a storage area corresponding to a command transmitted from the main control circuit 40, a start command storage area, a BET command storage area, a gaming state command storage area, an internal winning combination command storage area, a winning combination command storage area, A reel stop command storage area is included.

  Further, as a storage area corresponding to a command based on an operation input of the cross key 29, the ○ button 30, or the x button 31, a screen display request for requesting display of a screen related to fingerprint authentication based on a guide menu screen shown in FIG. The command storage area includes a game history information display request command storage area for requesting display of a game history information screen shown in FIGS. 34 to 38 described later based on a game history information browsing screen shown in FIG. 33 described later.

  In FIG. 7, the work area 2 includes various counters for storing numerical values necessary for updating parameters of game history information, which will be described later, and sub-control circuits that are counted based on the respective commands transmitted from the main control circuit 40. It is constituted by an effect number storage area for storing effect information such as an effect image determined at 50 and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Specifically, the various counters include a total game number counter, a total inserted number counter, a total payout number counter, a BB winning number counter, an RB winning number counter, a bonus game number counter, a bonus winning time recording counter, It includes an insertion number counter, a bonus payout number counter, a bonus game number counter, and an effect number storage area. Here, the “bonus” means a BB gaming state or an RB gaming state. “Between bonuses” means “between the end of the previous BB gaming state or the RB gaming state and the time when winning the next BB or RB”.

  The work area 3 includes game history information of individual players who play games on the gaming machine 1. Specifically, it includes a bonus information storage area, an appearance effect information storage area, an inter-bonus information storage area, a medal information storage area, and a history graph creation information storage area. The game history information in the work area 3 stores the game history information read from the game history information database in the flash memory 56 based on the authenticated fingerprint information of the player when the player's fingerprint authentication is performed. Then, based on the game history information stored in the work area 3, the game history is stored when the player newly plays a game, and an image is displayed in response to the player's display request.

  The bonus information includes the number of games in the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state (for example, including the shortest number of games and the longest number of games), the number of medals acquired (for example, the number of payouts and the number of net increase. Information).

  The appearance effect information is determined by the sub-control circuit 50 and includes information on an effect in which an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 and is stored when a new effect is determined instead of an effect that has already appeared. The It will be updated until all the effects prepared in the gaming machine 1 are determined.

  The bonus-to-bonus information indicates information on the game period from the end of the previous BB gaming state or RB gaming state until the next BB or RB winning, and includes time information, the number of games (for example, the shortest game number or the longest game number). (Including the number of times).

  The medal information includes information on the total number of inserted sheets, information on the total number of paid-out sheets, information on the number of difference sheets (total number of paid-out sheets-total number of inserted sheets), and the like.

  The history graph creation information includes information necessary for displaying the game history information in a graph. For example, when displaying a graph showing the transition of the difference number, information on the difference number calculated for each predetermined game (for example, 50 games) is stored.

  Next, an outline of the configuration of the work area 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an outline of the configuration of the sub control RAM 53.

  The start command storage area stores whether or not the game has started based on the start command transmitted from the main control circuit 40. The sub control CPU 51 controls the sound source IC 60 and the image control IC 70 based on the information stored in the start command storage area. When bit 7 of the start command storage area is “1”, it indicates that the start command is received.

  The BET command storage area stores the number of inserted medals bet on the game based on the BET command transmitted from the main control circuit 40. The sub control CPU 51 controls the sound source IC 60 and the image control IC 70 based on the medal insertion number stored in the BET command storage area. Bit 0 to bit 2 in the BET command storage area indicate the number of medals bet on the game. For example, when bit1 of the BET command storage area indicates “1”, it indicates that two medals are bet on the game. When bit 7 is “1”, it indicates that a BET command has been received.

  The gaming state command storage area stores the current gaming state based on the gaming state command transmitted from the main control circuit 40. The sub control CPU 51 controls the sound source IC 60 and the image control IC 70 based on the gaming state stored in the start command storage area. Bit 0 to bit 5 in the game state command storage area indicate the current game state. For example, when bit 4 indicates “1”, the current gaming state is the BB gaming state. When bit 7 of the gaming state command storage area is “1”, it indicates that a gaming state command has been received.

  The internal winning combination command storage area stores the internal winning combination based on the internal winning combination command transmitted from the main control circuit 40. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the sound source IC 60 and the image control IC 70 based on the internal winning combination stored in the internal winning combination command storage area. Bit 0 to bit 5 in the internal winning combination command storage area indicate an internal winning combination. For example, when bit2 indicates “1”, it indicates that the small role of the bell has been won internally. When bit 7 of the internal winning combination command storage area is “1”, it indicates that an internal winning combination command is received.

  The winning combination command storage area stores a winning combination based on the winning combination command transmitted from the main control circuit 40. The sub-control CPU 51 controls the sound source IC 60 and the image control IC 70 based on the winning combination stored in the winning combination command storage area. Bit 0 to bit 6 in the winning combination command storage area indicate winning combinations. For example, when bit 6 indicates “1”, it indicates that the winning combination is BB. When bit 7 of the winning combination command storage area is “1”, it indicates that a winning combination command is received.

  In the reel stop command storage area, based on the reel stop command transmitted from the main control circuit 40, the reel stop command has a first stop operation (operation of the first reels 3L, 3C, 3R) and a second stop operation (second operation). Stores whether the reel 3L, 3C, 3R operation), the third stop operation (last reel 3L, 3C, 3R operation), all stops, or right, middle, left reel stop. The sub control CPU 51 controls the sound source IC 60 and the image control IC 70 based on the information stored in the reel stop command storage area. Bits 0 to 6 in the reel stop command storage area indicate the stopped state of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. For example, when bit 5 indicates “1” and bit 2 indicates “1”, it indicates that the left reel 3L has been stopped by the second stop operation. When bit 7 of the reel stop command storage area is “1”, this indicates that a reel stop command has been received.

  The screen display request command storage area stores information on the screen requested to be displayed based on the operation input of the player's cross key 29, ○ button 30, and x button 31. The sub control CPU 51 controls the sound source IC 60 and the image control IC 70 based on the information stored in the screen display request command storage area. Bits 0 to 3 in the screen display request command storage area indicate screen information requested to be displayed. For example, when bit 0 indicates “1”, it indicates that there is an input indicating a display request for a new registration screen (FIG. 32 described later). When bit 7 of the screen display request command storage area is “1”, it indicates that a screen display request command has been input.

  The game history information display request command storage area stores the contents of the game history information requested to be displayed based on the operation input of the cross key 29, ○ button 30, and x button 31 of the player. The sub control CPU 51 controls the sound source IC 60 and the image control IC 70 based on the information stored in the game history information display request command storage area. Bit 0 to bit 4 in the game history information display request command storage area indicate the contents of the game history information requested to be displayed. For example, when bit1 indicates “1”, it indicates that there is an input indicating a request for displaying bonus information. When bit 7 of the game history information display request command storage area is “1”, it indicates that a game history information display request command has been input.

  Next, an effect image selection table for selecting an effect in the sub control circuit 50 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 9, for each internal winning combination, a random number range in which no effect or effects 1 to 5 are selected is provided. In the effect image selection table shown in FIG. 9, random numbers are extracted from the range of “0” to “254”, and the contents of the effect are selected according to the range to which the extracted random number value belongs. For example, if the determined internal winning combination is BB and the extracted random number value is “125”, no effect image is selected, and if the extracted random number value is “240”, the effect image 5 Is selected. The selected effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Further, in the effect image selection table of FIG. 9, the effect 4 or the effect 5 is the effect image that hardly appears (considering the internal winning probability of BB or RB). Note that the effect image information to be selected is not limited to effects 1 to 5, and more types can be provided. Further, the method of selecting the effect image is not limited to the selection method based on the internal winning combination, and any method can be adopted.

  Next, the operation of the main control CPU 41 of the main control circuit 40 will be described with reference to the main flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, the main control CPU 41 performs initialization at the start of the game (step S1). Specifically, the contents stored in the main control RAM 43 are initialized, the communication data is initialized, and the like. Subsequently, the predetermined stored contents of the main control RAM 43 at the end of the game are erased (step S2). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the main control RAM 43 used in the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the main control RAM 43, and the sequence program of the next game is started. Specify the address. Next, it is determined whether or not “30 seconds” have elapsed since the end of the previous game, that is, after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stopped (step S3). If this determination is “YES”, a “demo display command” requesting display of “demo image” is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 50 (step S4).

  Next, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic insertion of medals, that is, whether or not a replay has been won in the previous game (step S5). If this determination is “YES”, medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (step S6), and the process proceeds to step S8. When the determination in step S5 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not there is an input from a medal sensor or a BET switch 11, 12, 13 for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 22 (step S7). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S8, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S3.

  In the process of step S8, an operation of the BET switches 11 to 13 or an operation of inserting medals and a “BET command” indicating the number of inserted medals are transmitted to the sub control circuit 50. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the start switch based on the operation of the start lever 6 (step S9). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S10, and when “NO”, step S9 is repeated.

  In the process of step S10, it is determined whether or not “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the previous game started. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S12, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S11. In the process of step S11, “game start waiting time digestion process” is performed. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting a player's game is performed until “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the start of the previous game.

  In the process of step S12, the main control CPU 41 performs a reel rotation process. Subsequently, a random number for lottery is extracted (step S13), and a timer for monitoring one game is set (step S14). The random number extracted in the process of step S13 is used in a probability lottery process described later. The one-game monitoring timer in the process of step S14 includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reel regardless of the stop operation of the stop button of the player.

  In the process of step S15 in FIG. 11, a probability lottery process is performed. This probability lottery process (internal lottery process) uses the probability lottery table according to the gaming state, determines which random number range the random number value extracted in step S13 described above belongs to, and determines the internal winning combination (Establishment flag) is determined.

  Subsequently, the stop table group is determined by lottery based on the gaming state, the internal winning combination, etc. (step S16), and the process proceeds to step S17. In the process of step S17, a game state command indicating information on the current game state is transmitted to the sub control circuit 50, and the process proceeds to step S18. In the process of step S18, an internal winning combination command indicating information of the determined internal winning combination is transmitted to the sub control circuit 50, and the process proceeds to step S19. In the process of step S19, a start command indicating that one game has started is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 50, and the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S20, the main control CPU 41 determines whether or not the stop button is “ON”. Specifically, it is determined whether any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been operated. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S22, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S21. In the process of step S21, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S22. If “NO”, the process proceeds to step S20. Move on to processing.

  In the process of step S22, the main control CPU 41 performs a sliding frame number determination process. Specifically, a stop table is selected from the determined stop table group, and the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the selected stop table, the position where the stop operation is performed, and the like. Subsequently, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R for which the stop operation has been performed are rotated by the number of sliding frames and then stopped (step S23). Subsequently, a reel stop command including information on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R) to the sub-control circuit 50 is subjected to stop control. Transmit (step S24), and the process proceeds to step S25.

  In the process of step S25, it is determined whether or not all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S26, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S20. In the process of step S26, an all reel stop command indicating that all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped is transmitted to the sub control circuit 50, and the process proceeds to the process of step S27 in FIG.

  In the process of step S27 in FIG. 12, the main control CPU 41 performs a winning search. The winning search is to set a winning flag for identifying the winning combination based on the stop mode of the symbols of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Specifically, a winning combination is identified based on a code number of symbols arranged along the center line 8c and a winning determination table. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal (step S28). When this determination is “NO”, an illegal error is displayed (step S29). In this case, the game is canceled. If the determination in step S28 is "YES", a winning combination command including information on winning combinations is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 50 (step S30). Subsequently, the medal credit or payout is performed according to the gaming state, and the gaming state is shifted to the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state according to the winning combination (step S31).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a bonus has been won (step S32). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S33, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S34. In the process of step S33, the gaming state is updated to the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state (including clearing the set bonus flag) according to the type of bonus that has been won, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In the process of step S34, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a general gaming state during BB or an RB gaming state. When this determination is “NO” (when the gaming state is not the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state), the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. 10, and when “YES”, the process proceeds to step S35. In the process of step S35, a bonus game number check process is performed. In this number-of-games check process, the number of occurrences of the RB gaming state, the number of games in the BB gaming state, the number of winnings in the RB gaming state, and the number of games in the RB gaming state are checked, and the BB gaming state and RB Transition (set) of gaming state between gaming states is performed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the bonus is over (step S36). Specifically, after the BB wins, whether the number of wins is 8 or the number of games is 12 in the third RB gaming state, or whether the number of games is 30 in the general gaming state during BB Is determined. Further, after the RB wins by arranging “BAR-BAR-BAR” along the active line, it is determined whether the number of wins is 8 or the number of games is 12 in the RB gaming state. When the determination in step S36 is “YES”, the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state is terminated and the process proceeds to step S37. When “NO”, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In the process of step S37, a bonus end command indicating that the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state has ended is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 50, the gaming state is updated to the general gaming state, and the process proceeds to step S2 of FIG. .

  Next, the operation of the sub control CPU 51 of the sub control circuit 50 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the sub control CPU 51.

  First, the sub control CPU 51 checks bit 7 (reception flag) of the work area 1 (step S101). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not bit 7 (reception flag) in the gaming state command storage area is turned on (step S102). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S103, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S101. In the process of step S103, an effect selection process described later with reference to FIG. 14 is performed.

  Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 clears bit 7 of the referenced work area, that is, sets bit 7 that was “1” to “0” (step S104), performs an effect display process (step S105), and performs the process of step S101. Move on. In the effect display process, the sub control CPU 51 transmits an image display command to the image control IC 70 based on the determination of the effect selection process. The image control IC 70 that has received the image display command causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an image based on the image display command.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an effect selection process performed by the sub-control CPU 51.

  First, the sub-control CPU 51 extracts a random number for selection (step S106). The sub control CPU 51 extracts random numbers from the range of “0” to “254”. Next, the gaming state is checked based on the gaming state command storage area of the work area 1 (step S107). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a BB gaming state or an RB gaming state (step S108). When this determination is “YES”, a bonus effect process is performed (step S109), and an effect selection process is performed. finish. When the determination is “NO”, the process proceeds to step S110.

  In the process of step S110, the sub control CPU 51 checks the internal winning combination command storage area of the work area 1 and determines whether or not bit7 (reception flag) is turned on. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S111, and when “NO”, the process of step S110 is repeated. In the process of step S111, the internal winning combination command storage area is checked, the effect image selection table shown in FIG. 9 is referred to, and an effect number is selected based on the extracted random number for selection and the internal winning combination (step S112). ). Subsequently, the selected effect number is written in the effect number storage area of the work area 2 (step S113), and the effect selection process is terminated. In the bonus effect process in step S109, the effect image in the bonus may be selected from a plurality of effect images. The selection process in this case can be performed in the same manner as in steps S111 to S113.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a reception interrupt process caused by a command transmitted from the main control circuit 40.

  In the reception interrupt process, first, the sub-control CPU 51 performs input port check (step S121). Subsequently, the sub control CPU 51 determines whether or not there is an input. Specifically, the sub control CPU 51 determines whether or not a command is transmitted from the main control circuit 40 to the sub communication port 54. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S123, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S121.

  In the process of step S123, the sub control CPU 51 determines the type of the received command, subsequently sets bit 7 (reception flag) of the work area 1 to “1” (step S124), and stores the specified content of the received command. (Step S125). For example, when the received command is a gaming state command indicating the BB gaming state, the sub-control CPU 51 sets bit 4 of the gaming state command storage area to “1”.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a game history information update process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 16 (step S126), and proceeds to the process of step S127. In the process of step S127, an effect process based on the updated game history information described later with reference to FIG. 24 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S121.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the game history information update process executed in step S126 of FIG.

  First, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a total inserted number update process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 17 (step S131). Subsequently, a total payout number update process described later with reference to FIG. 18 is performed (step S132). Subsequently, a total game number update process described later with reference to FIG. 19 is performed (step S133). Subsequently, bonus information update processing described later with reference to FIG. 20 is performed (step S134). Subsequently, an appearance effect information update process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 21 is performed (step S135). Subsequently, an inter-bonus information update process described later with reference to FIG. 22 is performed (step S136). Subsequently, a 50-game unit payout status management process described later with reference to FIG. 23 is performed (step S137). After this processing, the process proceeds to step S127 in FIG.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the total inserted number update process executed in the process of step S131 of FIG.

  First, the sub control CPU 51 checks the BET command storage area of the work area 1 and determines whether or not the reception flag of bit 7 is turned on (step S141). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S142, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S132 in FIG. In the process of step S142, the BET number of medals is added to the value of the total inserted number counter of the work area 2. Subsequently, the updated value of the total inserted number counter is stored in the medal information storage area of the work area 3 (step S143), and the process proceeds to step S132 of FIG.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the total payout number update process executed in step S132 of FIG.

  First, the sub control CPU 51 checks the winning combination command storage area of the work area 1 and determines whether or not the reception flag of bit 7 is turned on (step S151). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S152, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S133 in FIG. In the process of step S152, the total payout number corresponding to the winning combination is added to the value of the total payout number counter of the work area 2. Subsequently, the updated value of the total payout number is stored in the medal information storage area of the work area 3 (step S153), and the total payout number update process is ended.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the total game number update process executed in step S133 of FIG.

  First, the sub control CPU 51 checks the start command storage area of the work area 1 and determines whether or not the reception flag of bit 7 is on (step S161). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S162, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S134 in FIG. In the process of step S162, “1” is added to the value of the total game number counter of the work area 2. Subsequently, the updated value of the total number of games is stored in the medal information storage area of the work area 3 (step S163), and the process proceeds to step S134 of FIG.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the bonus information update process executed in step S134 of FIG.

  First, the sub-control CPU 51 checks the gaming state command storage area of the work area 1 and determines whether or not the BB gaming state flag of bit4 is turned on (step S171). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S172, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S178.

  In the process of step S172, the BET command storage area of work area 1 is checked to determine whether or not the reception flag of bit7 is on (step S172). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S173, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S174. In the processing of step S173, the BET number of medals is added to the value of the bonus insertion number counter in the work area 2.

  Next, the sub control CPU 51 checks the start command storage area of the work area 1 and determines whether or not the reception flag of bit 7 is turned on (step S174). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S175, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S176. In the processing of step S175, “1” is added to the value of the bonus game number counter in the work area 2.

  Next, the sub control CPU 51 checks the winning combination command storage area of the work area 1 and determines whether or not the reception flag of bit 7 is turned on (step S176). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S177, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S135 in FIG. In the process of step S177, the total payout number corresponding to the winning combination is added to the value of the bonus payout number counter in work area 2, and the process proceeds to step S135 in FIG.

  On the other hand, if “NO” in the process of step S171, that is, if it is determined that the current gaming state is not the BB gaming state, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the bonus related counter is “1” or more. A determination is made (step S178). In other words, the sub-control CPU 51 updates the value of the bonus insert number counter, the bonus game number counter, or the bonus payout counter in the process of step S173, step S175, or step S177. It is determined whether or not it is 1 ″ or more. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S179, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S135 in FIG. In the process of step S 179, the updated value of the bonus insert number counter, bonus game number counter or bonus payout number counter is stored in the bonus information storage area of the work area 3. Subsequently, in the process of step S180, the value of the bonus-injected number counter, the bonus game number counter, or the bonus payout number counter is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S135 in FIG.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the appearance effect information update process executed in step S135 of FIG.

  First, the sub control CPU 51 checks the internal winning combination command storage area of the work area 1 and determines whether or not the reception flag of bit 7 is turned on (step S181). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S182, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S136 in FIG.

  In the process of step S182, it is determined whether or not the effect information selected by the effect selection process (FIG. 14) is stored in the effect number storage area of the work area 2. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S183, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S136 in FIG.

  In the process of step S183, it is determined whether or not the production information has not yet appeared. Specifically, the sub control CPU 51 refers to the appearance effect information storage area of the work area 3 and determines whether or not the effect information stored in the effect number storage area of the work area 2 is already stored. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S184, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S136 in FIG.

  In the process of step S184, the effect information stored in the effect number storage area of work area 2 is stored in the appearance effect information storage area of work area 3, and the process proceeds to step S136 of FIG.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the bonus information update process executed in step S136 of FIG.

  First, the sub control CPU 51 checks the start command storage area of the work area 1 and determines whether or not the reception flag of bit 7 is turned on (step S191). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S192, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S137 in FIG. In the process of step S192, “1” is added to the value of the number-of-bonus game counter in the work area 2. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 checks the winning combination command storage area of the work area 1 and determines whether or not bit6 (BB) is turned on (step S193). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S194, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S198.

  In the process of step S194, “1” is added to the value of the BB winning counter of work area 2. Subsequently, the value of the bonus game number counter is stored in the bonus information storage area of the work area 3 (step S195). Subsequently, the time counted by the bonus winning time recording counter in the work area 2 is stored in the bonus information storage area (step S196). Subsequently, the bonus game number counter is cleared (step S197), and the process proceeds to step S137 in FIG.

  On the other hand, in the process of step S198, where “NO” is determined in the process of step S193, the sub-control CPU 51 checks the winning combination command storage area of the work area 1 and determines whether or not bit5 (RB) is turned on. Is determined. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S199, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S137 in FIG.

  In the process of step S199, “1” is added to the value of the RB winning number counter of the work area 2, and the value of the inter-bonus game number counter is stored in the inter-bonus information storage area of the work area 3 (step S200). Subsequently, the time counted by the bonus winning time recording counter in the work area 2 is stored in the bonus information storage area (step S201). Subsequently, the bonus game number counter is cleared (step S202), and the process proceeds to step S137 in FIG.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the 50-game unit payout status management process executed in step S137 of FIG.

  First, the sub control CPU 51 checks the stop command storage area of the work area 1 and determines whether or not bit3 (all stop) is turned on (step S205). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S206, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S127 in FIG. In the process of step S206, the total game number counter in the work area 2 is checked, and the total game number is divided by “50”. Subsequently, the sub control CPU 51 determines whether or not the remainder is “0” in the calculation result (step S207). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S208, and when this determination is “NO”, the process proceeds to step S127 in FIG. In the processing of step S208, the total inserted number counter and the total paid number counter of the work area 2 are checked, the total inserted number is subtracted from the total paid number, and the calculation result is stored in the history graph creation information storage area of the work area 3. . Subsequently, the value of the total game number counter is stored in the history graph creation information storage area (step S209), and the process proceeds to step S127 in FIG.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the effect process based on the updated game history information executed in step S127 of FIG.

  First, the sub control CPU 51 determines whether or not bonus information has been updated (step S301). Specifically, it is determined whether or not bonus information is stored in the bonus information storage area of the work area 3. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S302, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S304.

  In the process of step S302, it is determined whether or not the stored information regarding the number of bonus payouts is the maximum value. Specifically, the sub control CPU 51 refers to the information on the number of bonus payouts so far stored in the bonus information storage area of the work area 3, and the information on the number of bonus payouts that has been updated this time is the information so far. It is determined whether or not the information indicates the maximum payout number. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S303, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S121 in FIG.

  In the process of step S303, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a blessing effect process, and proceeds to the process of step S121 in FIG. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the image control IC 70, the sound source IC 60, etc., for example, on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5, a message such as “Congratulations, the maximum number of sheets reached 450!” An image congratulating the player such as a specific character is displayed, a sound congratulating the player such as voice, sound effect, music, etc. is output from the speakers 21L, 21R, etc., and an LED lamp or the like is displayed in a specific pattern. Perform processing such as flashing with.

  On the other hand, when “NO” is determined in the process of step S301, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the appearance effect information is updated (step S304). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the determined effect information (FIG. 9) is stored in the appearance effect information storage area of the work area 3. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S305, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S121 in FIG.

  In the process of step S305, it is determined whether or not all effects have appeared based on the stored effect information. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 refers to the production information so far stored in the appearance production information storage area of the work area 3, and stores, for example, production information of production number 1 to production number 5 (FIG. 9). It is determined whether or not. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S306, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S121 in FIG.

  In the process of step S306, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a blessing effect process, and proceeds to the process of step S121 in FIG. Specifically, the sub control CPU 51 controls the image control IC 70, the sound source IC 60, etc., for example, “Congratulations. You have succeeded in making all the effects appear on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5. Such as a message that congratulates the player, such as a specific character, or a sound that congratulates the player, such as voice, sound effects, music, etc., from the speakers 21L, 21R, Processing such as causing an LED lamp to emit light in a specific pattern is performed.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an operation input interruption process caused by a display request command input by operating the cross key 29, the O button 30 or the X button 31 by the player.

  In the operation input interrupt process, first, the sub control CPU 51 performs an input port check (step S211). Subsequently, the sub control CPU 51 determines whether or not there is an input (step S212). Specifically, the sub control CPU 51 determines whether or not a command has been input by operating the cross key 29, the ○ button 30, or the x button 31 with respect to the I / O port 55 by the player. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S213, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S211.

  In the process of step S213, the sub control CPU 51 determines the type of the input display request command, subsequently sets bit 7 (input flag) of the work area 1 to “1” (step S214), and the input display request command. Is stored (step S215). For example, when the input display request command is a screen display request command indicating a display request for a new registration screen, the sub control CPU 51 sets bit 0 of the screen display request command storage area to “1”.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 51 performs display-related processing that will be described later with reference to FIG. 26 (step S216), and proceeds to the processing of step S211.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the display related process executed in step S216 of FIG.

  First, the sub control CPU 51 checks the screen display request command storage area or the game history information display request command storage area of the work area 1 and determines whether or not the input flag of bit 7 is turned on (step S217). . When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S218, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S211 in FIG.

  In the process of step S218, the sub-control CPU 51 checks the screen display request command storage area of the work area 1 and determines whether or not bit0 (display request for new registration screen) is turned on. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S219, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S220. In the process of step S219, a new registration process described later with reference to FIG. 27 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S211 of FIG.

  In the process of step S220, the sub-control CPU 51 checks the screen display request command storage area of the work area 1, and determines whether bit1 (game history update start screen display request) is turned on. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S221, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S222. In the process of step S221, a game history update start process described later with reference to FIG. 28 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S211 of FIG.

  In the process of step S222, the sub-control CPU 51 checks the screen display request command storage area of the work area 1 and determines whether bit2 (game history update end screen display request) is turned on. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S223, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S224. In the process of step S223, a game history update end process described later with reference to FIG. 29 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S211 of FIG.

  In the process of step S224, the sub-control CPU 51 checks the screen display request command storage area of the work area 1, and determines whether or not bit3 (game history browsing screen display request) is turned on. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S225, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S226. In the process of step S225, a game history browsing process described later with reference to FIG. 30 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S211 of FIG.

  In the process of step S226, the sub control CPU 51 checks the game history information display request command storage area of the work area 1 and determines whether or not bit7 (reception flag) is turned on. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S227, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S211 in FIG. In the process of step S227, a game history information display process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 31 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S211 of FIG.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the new registration process executed in step S219 of FIG.

  First, the sub-control CPU 51 displays a new registration screen (step S231). Specifically, the sub control CPU 51 outputs a display command signal for a new registration screen to the image control IC 70. The image control IC 70 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display a new registration screen based on the received display command signal. On the new registration screen, for example, “Register your fingerprint information”, “If you register fingerprint information, you can memorize your game history information on this stand, and you can see it freely” Images such as messages and characters are displayed.

  Next, fingerprint registration acceptance start processing is performed (step S232). In this process, the sub-control CPU 51 supplies a drive signal and drive power to the fingerprint authentication apparatus 100 and performs a preparation process before reading fingerprint information. Further, the sub control CPU 51 displays an image such as a message or a character such as “Start reading fingerprint information. Put your finger on the sensor” on the liquid crystal display device 5 via the image control IC 70. .

  Next, the sub control CPU 51 determines whether or not the sensor is turned on within a predetermined time (step S233). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S234. If “NO”, reading is stopped, and a message such as “Please start again” is displayed, and step S211 in FIG. 25 is displayed. Move on to processing.

  In the process of step S234, the sub-control CPU 51 reads the fingerprint information output from the fingerprint authentication device 100. Specifically, when a player's finger is placed on the sensor unit 111, the fingerprint authentication device 100 converts an analog image signal output from the sensor unit 111 into a digital signal by an A / D converter. Then, the image signal processing circuit performs preprocessing such as noise removal and pattern normalization from the digital image signal {for example, predetermined image processing (image movement or enlargement or fingerprint ridge enhancement for fingerprint digital image signal). Etc.)}, and a pattern extraction circuit extracts an image (fingerprint) pattern {extracts, for example, fingerprint features (branch position and number of ridges, ridge end position, etc.)} Output to the O port 55.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the read fingerprint information has been registered (step S235). Specifically, the read fingerprint information is collated with the fingerprint information stored in the fingerprint information database (FIG. 6) of the flash memory 56, and whether or not the read fingerprint information is already stored in the fingerprint information database. Is determined. If this determination is “YES”, the new registration process is stopped, a message such as “already registered” is displayed, and the process proceeds to step S211 in FIG. If “NO”, the process proceeds to step S236.

  In step S236, the sub-control CPU 51 registers fingerprint information. Specifically, ID information and registration date information are assigned to the read fingerprint information and stored in the fingerprint information database in the flash memory 56.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a completion screen display process (step S237), and proceeds to the process of step S211 in FIG. Specifically, the sub control CPU 51 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an image such as a message such as “Registration of fingerprint information is completed” or a character via the image control IC 70.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the game history update start process executed in step S221 of FIG.

  First, the sub-control CPU 51 displays a game history update start screen (step S241). Specifically, the sub control CPU 51 outputs a display command signal for a game history update start screen to the image control IC 70. The image control IC 70 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display a game history update start screen based on the received display command signal. On the game history update start screen, for example, a message such as “I will memorize the history of games to be played on this machine from now on” and images such as characters are displayed.

  Next, fingerprint authentication acceptance start processing is performed (step S242). In this process, the sub-control CPU 51 supplies a drive signal and drive power to the fingerprint authentication apparatus 100 and performs a preparation process before reading fingerprint information. Further, the sub control CPU 51 displays an image such as a message or a character such as “Start reading fingerprint information. Put your finger on the sensor” on the liquid crystal display device 5 via the image control IC 70. .

  Next, the sub control CPU 51 determines whether or not the sensor is turned on within a predetermined time (step S243). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S244. If “NO”, reading is stopped, and a message such as “Please start again” is displayed, and step S211 in FIG. 25 is displayed. Move on to processing.

  In the processing of step S244, the sub control CPU 51 reads the fingerprint information output from the fingerprint authentication device 100. Specifically, when the player's finger is placed on the sensor unit 111, the fingerprint authentication device 100 converts the analog image signal output from the sensor unit 111 by the A / D converter into a digital signal. Then, the image signal processing circuit performs preprocessing such as noise removal and pattern normalization from the digital image signal {for example, predetermined image processing (image movement or enlargement or fingerprint ridge enhancement for fingerprint digital image signal). Etc.)}, and a pattern extraction circuit extracts an image (fingerprint) pattern {extracts, for example, fingerprint features (branch position and number of ridges, ridge end position, etc.)} Output to the O port 55.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the read fingerprint information has been registered (step S245). Specifically, the read fingerprint information and the fingerprint information stored in the fingerprint information database (FIG. 6) of the flash memory 56 are collated, and the read fingerprint information and the fingerprint information stored in the fingerprint information database are Determine whether they match. When this determination is “YES”, it is authenticated that the player of the read fingerprint information is a registered player, and the process proceeds to step S246. If “NO”, for example, a message such as “Authentication failed” or “Please register” is displayed, and the process proceeds to step S211 in FIG.

  In the process of step S246, the sub control CPU 51 reads game history information corresponding to the fingerprint information. Specifically, based on the ID information assigned to the read fingerprint information, the game history information database (FIG. 6) is referred to, and the game history information corresponding to the ID information is read from the game history information database. Then, the read game history information is stored in the work area 3 of the sub control RAM 53.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a completion screen display process (step S247), and proceeds to the process of step S211 in FIG. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 displays an image such as a message or a character such as “Fingerprint authentication has been completed. Game history storage is started” on the liquid crystal display device 5 via the image control IC 70. Display.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the game history update end process executed in step S223 of FIG.

  First, the sub-control CPU 51 displays a game history update end screen (step S251). Specifically, the sub control CPU 51 outputs a display command signal for a game history update end screen to the image control IC 70. The image control IC 70 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display a game history update end screen based on the received display command signal. On the game history update end screen, for example, a message such as “End game history update”, “No history of games played after completion” or images such as characters are displayed.

  Next, fingerprint authentication acceptance start processing is performed (step S252). In this process, the sub-control CPU 51 supplies a drive signal and drive power to the fingerprint authentication apparatus 100 and performs a preparation process before reading fingerprint information. Further, the sub control CPU 51 displays an image such as a message or a character such as “Start reading fingerprint information. Put your finger on the sensor” on the liquid crystal display device 5 via the image control IC 70. .

  Next, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the sensor is turned on within a predetermined time (step S253). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S254. When “NO”, reading is stopped, and a message such as “Please start again” is displayed, and step S211 in FIG. 25 is displayed. Move on to processing.

  In the processing of step S254, the sub control CPU 51 reads the fingerprint information output from the fingerprint authentication device 100. Specifically, when the player's finger is placed on the sensor unit 111, the fingerprint authentication device 100 converts the analog image signal output from the sensor unit 111 by the A / D converter into a digital signal. Then, the image signal processing circuit performs preprocessing such as noise removal and pattern normalization from the digital image signal {for example, predetermined image processing (image movement or enlargement or fingerprint ridge enhancement for fingerprint digital image signal). Etc.)}, and a pattern extraction circuit extracts an image (fingerprint) pattern {extracts, for example, fingerprint features (branch position and number of ridges, ridge end position, etc.)} Output to the O port 55.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the read fingerprint information is the fingerprint information authenticated in the game history update start process (step S255). Specifically, the read fingerprint information is compared with the authenticated fingerprint information stored in the fingerprint information database (FIG. 6) of the flash memory 56, and whether or not the read fingerprint information is the authenticated fingerprint information. Is determined. When this determination is “YES”, it is authenticated that the player who has started the update is the same as the player to be ended, and the process proceeds to step S256. If “NO”, for example, a message such as “Could not be authenticated. Cannot end update of game history” is displayed, and the process proceeds to step S211 in FIG.

  In the process of step S256, the sub control CPU 51 stores game history information corresponding to the fingerprint information. Specifically, the game history information stored in the work area 3 of the sub control RAM 53 is stored in the game history information database based on the ID information.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a completion screen display process (step S257), and proceeds to the process of step S211 in FIG. Specifically, the sub control CPU 51 sends an image such as a message or a character such as “Fingerprint authentication has been completed. The update of the game history is finished” to the liquid crystal display device 5 via the image control IC 70. Display.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the game history browsing process executed in step S225 of FIG.

  First, the sub-control CPU 51 displays a game history browsing screen (step S261). Specifically, the sub control CPU 51 outputs a display command signal for a game history browsing screen to the image control IC 70. The image control IC 70 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display a game history browsing screen based on the received display command signal. On the game history browsing screen, for example, a message such as “Game history information can be browsed” or an image such as a character is displayed.

  Next, fingerprint authentication acceptance start processing is performed (step S262). In this process, the sub-control CPU 51 supplies a drive signal and drive power to the fingerprint authentication apparatus 100 and performs a preparation process before reading fingerprint information. Further, the sub control CPU 51 displays an image such as a message or a character such as “Start reading fingerprint information. Put your finger on the sensor” on the liquid crystal display device 5 via the image control IC 70. .

  Next, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the sensor is turned on within a predetermined time (step S263). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S264. If “NO”, reading is stopped, and a message such as “Please start again” is displayed, and step S211 in FIG. 25 is displayed. Move on to processing.

  In the processing of step S264, the sub control CPU 51 reads the fingerprint information output from the fingerprint authentication device 100. Specifically, when the player's finger is placed on the sensor unit 111, the fingerprint authentication device 100 converts the analog image signal output from the sensor unit 111 by the A / D converter into a digital signal. Then, the image signal processing circuit performs preprocessing such as noise removal and pattern normalization from the digital image signal {for example, predetermined image processing (image movement or enlargement or fingerprint ridge enhancement for fingerprint digital image signal). Etc.)}, and a pattern extraction circuit extracts an image (fingerprint) pattern {extracts, for example, fingerprint features (branch position and number of ridges, ridge end position, etc.)} Output to the O port 55.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the read fingerprint information has been registered (step S265). Specifically, the read fingerprint information and the fingerprint information stored in the fingerprint information database {FIG. 6 (1)} are collated, and the read fingerprint information matches the fingerprint information stored in the fingerprint information database. It is determined whether or not to do so. When this determination is “YES”, it is authenticated that the player of the read fingerprint information is already registered, and the process proceeds to step S266. If “NO”, for example, a message such as “Could not be authenticated. Cannot browse game history” is displayed, and the process proceeds to step S211 in FIG.

  In the process of step S266, the sub-control CPU 51 reads game history information corresponding to the fingerprint information. Specifically, based on the ID information assigned to the read fingerprint information, the game history information database (FIG. 6) is referred to, and the game history information corresponding to the ID information is read from the game history information database. Then, the read game history information is stored in the work area 3 of the sub control RAM 53.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a process of displaying a game history information selection screen (step S267), and proceeds to the process of step S211 in FIG. Specifically, the sub control CPU 51 causes the liquid crystal display device 5 to display a game history information browsing screen shown in FIG. 33 described later via the image control IC 70. Further, for example, a message such as “Fingerprint authentication is completed. The game history information can be browsed. Please select the game history information to be browsed” or an image such as a character is displayed.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the game history information display process executed in step S227 of FIG.

  First, the sub control CPU 51 checks the game history information display request command storage area of the work area 1 and determines whether or not bit1 (bonus information display request) is turned on (step S271). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S272, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S273. In the process of step S272, the sub control CPU 51 checks the work area 3 and transmits an image display command to the image control IC 70 based on the information in the bonus information storage area. Upon receiving the image display command, the image control IC 70 controls the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the command, displays an image of bonus information (FIG. 34 described later), and proceeds to step S211 in FIG. The bonus information includes information on the maximum payout number and information on the maximum difference number.

  In the process of step S273, the sub-control CPU 51 checks the game history information display request command storage area of the work area 1, and determines whether bit0 (display request for appearance effect information) is turned on. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S274, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S275. In the process of step S274, the sub control CPU 51 checks the work area 3 and transmits an image display command to the image control IC 70 based on the information in the appearance effect information storage area. The image control IC 70 that has received the image display command controls the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the command, displays an image of appearance effect information (FIG. 35 to be described later), and proceeds to step S211 in FIG. The appearance effect information includes information on effect images that have appeared so far, and the player can freely view the effect images. Moreover, not all the effect images can be displayed, but only the effect image with a low appearance frequency (for example, the effect 4 or the effect 5 in FIG. 9) may be displayed.

  In the process of step S275, the sub-control CPU 51 checks the game history information display request command storage area in the work area 1 and determines whether or not bit4 (bonus information display request) is turned on. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S276, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S277. In the process of step S276, the sub-control CPU 51 checks the work area 3 and transmits an image display command to the image control IC 70 based on information in the bonus information storage area. Upon receiving the image display command, the image control IC 70 controls the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the command, displays an image of bonus information (FIG. 36 described later), and proceeds to step S211 in FIG. The information between bonuses includes information such as the number of games between bonuses and bonus winning times.

  In the process of step S277, the sub-control CPU 51 checks the game history information display request command storage area in the work area 1 and determines whether bit2 (medal information display request) is turned on. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S278, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S279. In the process of step S278, the sub control CPU 51 checks the work area 3 and transmits an image display command to the image control IC 70 based on the information in the medal information storage area. The image control IC 70 that has received the image display command controls the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the command, displays an image of medal information (FIG. 37 described later), and proceeds to step S211 in FIG. The medal information includes information such as the total number of payouts, the total number of inserted coins, and the difference number.

  In step S279, the sub-control CPU 51 checks the game history information display request command storage area in the work area 1, and determines whether bit3 (history graph display request) is on. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S280, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S211 in FIG. In the process of step S280, the sub control CPU 51 checks the work area 3, creates a history graph based on the information in the history graph creation information storage area, and transmits an image display command to the image control IC 70. Upon receiving the image display command, the image control IC 70 controls the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the command, displays a history graph image (FIG. 38 described later), and proceeds to step S211 in FIG.

  Next, display examples of images displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 32 shows a display screen when the player selects various screens related to the above-described fingerprint authentication, that is, a screen for new registration, game history information update start, game history information update end, and game history information browsing in the embodiment. This is a “guide menu screen” displayed in 5a. This screen is a selection area 101 to 104 surrounded by a solid line, a cursor 105 for selecting a selection area indicated by a bold line, and a cross key 29 as a display selection means, a circle button 30, a X button. It is comprised by the description part of 31 operation methods. On this screen, one of the selection areas can be selected by operating the cross key 29, the circle button 30 or the x button 31 and moving the cursor 105.

  In the screen of FIG. 32, the cross-control key 29 is operated to move the cursor to select “new registration” in the selection area 101, and when determined by the ○ button 30, the sub control CPU 51 determines the bit 0 of the screen display request command storage area. Is set to “1”, and the above-described new registration process of FIG. 27 is performed.

  Further, by operating the cross key 29 and moving the cursor to select “game history information update start” in the selection area 102 and confirming with the ○ button 30, the sub-control CPU 51 sets bit 1 in the screen display request command storage area. It is set to “1” and the game history information update start process of FIG. 28 described above is performed.

  In addition, by operating the cross key 29 and moving the cursor to select “game history information update end” in the selection area 103 and confirming with the ○ button 30, the sub-control CPU 51 sets bit 2 in the screen display request command storage area. It is set to “1”, and the above-described game history information update end process of FIG. 29 is performed.

  Further, by operating the cross key 29 and moving the cursor to select “game history information browsing” in the selection area 104 and confirming with the ○ button 30, the sub-control CPU 51 sets bit 3 in the screen display request command storage area to “ It is set to 1 ″ and the above-described game history information browsing process of FIG. 30 is performed.

  FIG. 33 shows a “game history information browsing screen” displayed on the display screen 5a. This screen is a screen displayed by selecting and determining “browsing game history information” in the selection area 104 on the guide menu screen of FIG. This game history information browsing screen is located in the selection areas 107 to 111, the cursor 106, and the explanation part of the operation method of the display selection means, which is located below the screen.

  When “bonus information” in the selection area 107 is selected on the screen in FIG. 33, a “bonus information screen” in FIG. 34 to be described later is displayed, and when “appearance effect information” in the selection area 108 is selected, in FIG. When an “appearance effect information screen” is displayed and “inter-bonus information” in the selection area 109 is selected, an “inter-bonus information screen” shown in FIG. 36 to be described later is displayed. When “medal information” in the selection area 110 is selected, a “medal information screen” shown in FIG. 37 to be described later is displayed. When “history graph” in the selection area 111 is selected, “history graph screen” in FIG. Is displayed.

  FIG. 34 shows a “bonus information screen” displayed on the display screen 5a. This screen shows information on the number of payouts during bonuses, the number of bonuses inserted, the number of bonus bonuses and the number of games during bonuses for each of the latest bonuses, maximum numbers and minimum numbers, It is located in the lower part of the screen and is composed of an explanation part of the operation method of the display selection means. For example, this table shows that the latest bonus score is a total payout number “450”, a total number of inserted “70”, a difference number “380”, and a total number of games “44”. . On this screen, when the next item is selected by operating the ○ button 30 in accordance with the explanation part at the bottom of the screen, for example, information on bonuses for the past four times is displayed, and images related to bonus information are sequentially displayed. Can do.

  FIG. 35 shows an “appearance effect information screen” displayed on the display screen 5a. On this screen, for example, by selecting an effect image that has appeared in the past, the selected effect image is displayed again. For example, in this table, an effect image of effect 4 (see FIG. 9) is displayed. In addition, an explanation part of the operation method of the display selection means is displayed at the bottom of the screen. On this screen, if the next item is selected by operating the ○ button 30 in accordance with the explanation part at the bottom of the screen, the effect image can be displayed sequentially, for example, effect 5 is displayed. In addition, on the appearance effect information screen of FIG. 35, all effects prepared in the gaming machine 1 may be displayed, or only effect images with a low appearance frequency such as effect 4 and effect 5 can be displayed. Anyway.

  FIG. 36 shows an “bonus information screen” displayed on the display screen 5a. This screen is composed of a table indicating the number of games between bonuses for the past four times and the type of bonus in the center of the screen, and an explanation part of the operation method of the display selection means, which is located at the bottom of the screen. For example, this table shows that when winning a bonus one time before, the number of games that have passed since winning the bonus two times before is “291” and the type of bonus won is “BB”. ing. On this screen, when the next item is selected by operating the ○ button 30 in accordance with the explanation part at the bottom of the screen, for example, information on the information between bonuses can be displayed sequentially, such as displaying time information between bonuses. it can.

  FIG. 37 shows a “medal information screen” displayed on the display screen 5a. In this screen, the number of games, the number of medals inserted, the number of medals paid out, and the number of differences are shown in the center of the screen in two types, ones so far and today. In the lower part of the screen, an explanation part of the operation method of the display selection means is shown. On this screen, when the next item is selected by operating the ○ button 30 in accordance with the explanation section at the bottom of the screen, for example, the medal information for the past five times is displayed, so that images relating to medal information can be displayed sequentially. it can.

  FIG. 38 shows a “history graph screen” displayed on the display screen 5a. This screen is composed of a history graph composed of the number of games on the horizontal axis and the net increase of medals on the horizontal axis in the center of the screen, and a description part of the operation method of the display selection means, which is located below the screen. Also, for example, if the user operates the cross key 29 according to the explanation section at the bottom of the screen, detailed data related to the history graph is displayed, and if operated in the horizontal direction, the graph is scrolled to the left and right for display. If the next item is selected by operating the ○ button 30, the personal data of the current day and the personal data of the previous day and the previous day can be switched and displayed.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the first embodiment, the fingerprint authentication function for individually authenticating the player is incorporated in the management of the individual player's gaming history information performed in the gaming machine 1. Therefore, when the game history information is updated and stored or browsed, the fingerprint authentication device 100 always authenticates the individual player who plays the game.

  That is, as means for authenticating a player, attention is paid to fingerprint information, which is biometric information inherent to humans, and this is used as an ID for personal authentication. Therefore, since the individual fingerprint information of each player is different for each player, by performing personal authentication using the fingerprint information, it is simple and highly secure with no leakage of the player's personal information. A history information management system can be constructed.

  In the gaming machine according to the first embodiment, only a player who has registered fingerprint information can store personal game history information, and only a player who has registered fingerprint information browses personal game history information. be able to. In other words, there is no possibility that the game history information is browsed by a player other than the specific player who has performed fingerprint authentication. Furthermore, as in the past, the ID card registration procedure was complicated due to the entry of documents, the necessity of carrying or storing the ID card, and the loss of the ID card. Or the inconvenience that the game history information management system cannot be used due to theft can be solved.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, as the game history information, various information of high interest of the player such as bonus information, appearance effect information, bonus information and medal information is stored, and can be freely operated by the player's operation. Can be viewed. Therefore, the player can analyze and examine his / her game history based on detailed information by referring to the game history information as in the embodiment. Thereby, in addition to simply playing a game, the player can be provided with interest from another viewpoint, and the player's interest in the game can be improved. Further, as long as the gaming machine 1 is installed in the game hall, its own game history information is stored, so that it can be expected that the effect of attracting customers can be enhanced by leaving the player's footprint.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the game history information is updated, if the updated game history information achieves self-recording such as better results than the past game history information, A specific image is displayed to inform the player. Therefore, the player can grasp updated game history information such as the achievement of self-recording during the game. Thereby, the interest from the viewpoint different from the interest by the conventional game can be provided, and the player's interest in the game can be enhanced.

  For example, in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when the payout number information of bonus information which is one of the game history information is stored as information exceeding the past maximum payout number information, “Congratulations. “You have achieved 450!” Or a message that congratulates the player, such as a specific character, or a sound that congratulates the player, such as voice, sound effects, or music, is output from the speakers 21L, 21R, etc. In addition, since processing such as causing the LED lamp to emit light in a specific pattern is performed, it is possible to provide the interest that self-recording has been achieved separately from the interest that the player has played the bonus game. Thereby, the interest to a player's game can be improved.

  For example, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the appearance effect information that is one of the game history information is updated and all the effect information prepared in the gaming machine 1 is stored, “Congratulations! "You have succeeded in making all the productions appear!" Or a message that congratulates the player, such as a specific character, or voice, sound effects, music, etc. from the speakers 21L, 21R, etc. It collects production information separately from playing a game for the player, because it performs a process such as outputting a sound to congratulate the player, or causing the LED lamp to emit light in a specific pattern. It is possible to provide a sense of accomplishment that you saw the fun of doing and all the productions. Thereby, the interest to a player's game can be improved.

  Further, for example, in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the effect information executed in the gaming machine 1 is stored as appearance effect information which is one of the game history information, and can be browsed at any time by the player's operation. Can do. Therefore, for example, when an effect with a low appearance frequency (for example, an effect 4 or an effect 5 in FIG. 9) or the like is displayed, the effect information with the low appearance frequency can be stored and browsed at any time. Thus, it is possible to give the player a sense of superiority that allows the player to see the performance information with a low appearance frequency many times apart from simply playing the game. Thereby, the interest to a player's game can be improved.

  Next, a gaming machine communication system according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 39 shows the configuration of the gaming machine 1 and the information management device 300 in the gaming machine communication system. The information management device 300 centrally manages fingerprint information, game history information, and the like of each gaming machine 1. The information management device 300 is connected to each gaming machine 1 via the communication path 400.

  The configuration of the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment is basically the same as that of the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment. However, in the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the sub-control circuit 50 is provided with a gaming machine transmission / reception unit 57 for transmitting / receiving gaming history information, fingerprint information, and the like to the information management device 300. In FIG. 39, description of components such as the main control circuit 40 shown in FIG. 5 is omitted.

  39, the information management apparatus 300 includes a control unit 301, a game history information storage unit 302, and a management transmission / reception unit 304.

  In the second embodiment, the sub control CPU 51 of each gaming machine 1 performs a process of monitoring the update date / time information of the game history information database in the flash memory 56 shown in FIG. 6 at a predetermined timing. When the sub-control CPU 51 determines that there is information that has not been updated for a predetermined period (for example, 30 days) in the update date / time information of the game history information database, the sub-control CPU 51 displays the game history information and ID information corresponding to the update date / time information. read out. Then, the sub-control CPU 51 transmits the read game history information, ID information, update date / time information, and the like to the information management apparatus 300 via the I / O port 55, the gaming machine transmission / reception unit 57, and the communication path 400.

  In the information management apparatus 300, when the control unit 301 receives the game history information, ID information, and update date / time information transmitted from each gaming machine 1 via the management transmission / reception unit 304, the game history information, ID information, and update date / time are received. Information is stored in the game history information storage unit 302, and a process of creating a database is performed as shown in FIG. At this time, the information management apparatus 300 assigns an identification code for identifying each gaming machine 1 and stores each information. Thereby, when the game history information managed by each gaming machine 1 has not been updated for a predetermined period, the game history information that has not been updated is transmitted to the information management device 300 and is managed by the information management device 300. Can do.

  Next, the flow of processing of the gaming machine 1 and the information management apparatus 300 when fingerprint authentication is performed in the second embodiment will be described.

  In the gaming machine 1, when the fingerprint information of the player is output to the I / O port 55 by the fingerprint authentication device 100, the sub-control CPU 51 refers to the fingerprint information database {FIG. 6 (1)} in the flash memory 56. Then, the output fingerprint information is compared with the fingerprint information stored in the fingerprint information database. If the output fingerprint information matches the fingerprint information stored in the fingerprint information database, the sub control CPU 51 reads the update date / time information corresponding to the matched fingerprint information, and a predetermined period (for example, 30 days) has passed. It is determined whether or not. When it is determined that the predetermined period has not elapsed, the game history information is read with reference to the game history information database {FIG. 6 (2)} in the flash memory 56, as in the gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment. On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined period has elapsed, ID information corresponding to the matched fingerprint information is transmitted to the information management apparatus 300 via the I / O port 55, the gaming machine transmission / reception unit 57, and the communication path 400. To do.

  In the information management apparatus 300, when the ID information is transmitted to the management transmitting / receiving unit 304, the control unit 300 refers to the game history information database in the game history information storage unit 302, and the game history corresponding to the transmitted ID information. Read information. Then, the control unit 301 transmits the read game history information and the like to the gaming machine transmission / reception unit 57 of the gaming machine 1 via the management transmission / reception unit 304 and the communication path 400.

  In the gaming machine 1, when game history information or the like is transmitted to the gaming machine transmission / reception unit 57, the sub control CPU 51 stores the transmitted game history information or the like in the work area 3 (FIG. 7) of the sub control RAM 53. Thereby, in the gaming machine 1, based on the player's game history information transmitted from the information management device 300, the game history information is updated (see FIGS. 15 to 24) and browsed (see FIGS. 25 to 31). Etc. can be performed.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 displays a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display device 5 until the authentication of fingerprint information is completed and the game history information is transmitted from the information management device 300. indicate. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 reads the update date / time information corresponding to the fingerprint information at the time of fingerprint authentication, and performs a process of calculating how many days have passed since the update date / time. Then, based on the elapsed time information of the calculation result, an image such as “Long time no see. After 30 days” is displayed on the display screen on the liquid crystal display device 5. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the game history information from being bored even during the acquisition time of the game history information until the game history information is transmitted from the information management device 300.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, by providing the information management device 300, the game history information of each gaming machine 1 can be centrally managed. Thereby, the burden on the information storage area of the gaming machine 1 can be reduced, and a case where the memory capacity of the gaming machine is insufficient can be dealt with.

  Moreover, since the information management apparatus 300 manages the game history information of the plurality of gaming machines 1, for example, ranking information based on the gaming history information can be created for each gaming machine of the same model installed on the island. . Therefore, the gaming machine 1 can receive this ranking information and display it on the liquid crystal display device 5, so that the player's interest in gaming can be improved.

  In addition, by connecting the information management device 300 to the information management device 300 of other game halls via a telecommunication line or the like, it becomes possible to compete for rankings in the nationwide ward, etc. Can be increased.

  Here, each element in the embodiment described above corresponds to the present invention as follows.

  (1) Authentication means for reading biometric information (for example, fingerprint) for personal authentication and executing authentication {for example, fingerprint authentication device 100, sub-control circuit 50 (sub-control CPU 51, sub-program ROM 52, sub-control RAM 53, etc.) ) And the like, and electronic information storage means {for example, sub-control circuit 50 (sub-control CPU 51, sub-control RAM 53, flash memory 56) that stores the biometric information read by the authentication means as electronic information (for example, fingerprint information). Etc.), fingerprint information database, etc., and game history information {eg, game history information (bonus information, appearance effect information, information between bonuses, medal number information, etc.)} regarding the player authenticated by the authentication means} Game history information storage means {e.g., sub control circuit 50 (sub control CPU 51, sub RAM 53, flash memory 56, etc.), game history information database, work area 3, etc.} and the game history information stored in the game history information storage means are stored in the electronic information stored in the electronic information storage means. Correspondingly, storage means {for example, sub-control circuit 50 (sub-control CPU 51, sub-control CPU 51, sub-control CPU 51, Subprogram ROM 52, sub control RAM 53, flash memory 56, etc.) and the game history information of a specific player (for example, a player whose read fingerprint information matches the registered fingerprint information) by the storage means The timing when the game history information storage means is updated or stored or preset. For each time interval, with reference to the game history information, the game history information has a plurality of predetermined condition values (for example, the number of payouts acquired in the BB gaming state is the maximum payout number, Display information corresponding to each condition value when any one of a plurality of preset effect images is displayed or a display request command is input by an operation of the player's cross key or the like) {For example, display information providing means for providing a blessing effect image (step S303 in FIG. 24, etc.), images shown in FIGS. 32-38, etc.} {eg, sub-control circuit 50 (sub-control CPU 51, sub-program ROM 52, sub-control) RAM 53, flash memory 56, image control IC 70, liquid crystal display device 5, etc.)}.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), collation determining means for determining whether or not the player has been authenticated by the authenticating means {for example, the sub-control circuit 50 (sub-control CPU 51, sub-program ROM 52, sub-control RAM 53 , Flash memory 56, etc.), fingerprint authentication device 100, etc.) and game history information stored in the game history information storage means are external storage means {eg, information management device 300 (control unit 301, game history information storage unit 302, management Game history information transmission means {e.g., sub-control circuit 50 (sub-control CPU 51, sub-program ROM 52, sub-control RAM 53, I / O port 55, game machine transmission / reception unit) 57)), and the verification determination means authenticates the player by the authentication means. (For example, when the read fingerprint information matches the registered fingerprint information), the game history information (in accordance with the electronic information of the player authenticated by the authentication means from the external storage means ( For example, game history information receiving means for receiving game history information transmitted from the information management device 300 (for example, sub-control circuit 50 (sub-control CPU 51, sub-program ROM 52, sub-control RAM 53, I / O port 55, game) Etc., etc.}.

  As mentioned above, although the Example was described, this invention is not limited to this. That is, biometric information, authentication means, electronic information, electronic information storage means, game history information, game history information storage means, storage means, multiple types of condition values, display information, display information providing means, verification, constituting the present invention Specific configurations of the determination unit, the game history information transmission unit, the game history information reception unit, and the like are not limited to those described in the embodiment, and can be arbitrarily changed.

  For example, in the embodiment, the fingerprint is used as the biometric information and the fingerprint authentication device is used as the authentication unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to fingerprints, iris (authentication method using pupil thin-film tissue pattern), voiceprint (authentication method using voiceprint during pronunciation), retina (authentication method using surface blood vessel pattern of retina), palm type ( Authentication method using shape such as palm width, length and thickness), palm vein (authentication method using palm vein pattern), face (authentication method using face shape), signature (handwriting, writing pressure) Or an authentication method using these, and a device for authenticating such biometric information can also be employed.

  Further, in the embodiment, as a collation determination unit, a unit for collating fingerprint information read by the fingerprint authentication apparatus 100 with a plurality of fingerprint information stored in the fingerprint information database (so-called 1-to-N collation. A method of matching all of a large number of registered fingerprints with only fingerprint information and searching for a matching fingerprint is adopted, but this is not restrictive. For example, when reading fingerprint information, the player inputs ID information, and adopts means for collating the fingerprint information specified by the ID information and the read fingerprint information among a plurality of registered fingerprint information. (So-called one-to-one matching). The input of ID information can include input using an ID card or an IC card in which personal fingerprint information is registered, in addition to direct input such as key input. As a result, the fingerprint authentication process may be speeded up.

  Also, the fingerprint authentication method employed by the authentication means is not limited to the one described in the embodiment. For example, a method using a capacitive semiconductor sensor (a method in which a finger is placed on a semiconductor sensor, a capacitance is measured using a potential difference generated by the unevenness of the finger, and a fingerprint pattern is read), A method using an optical system (CCD) (a method of reading a fingerprint pattern by placing a finger on a glass surface, utilizing reflection of light, converting the amount of reflected light into an electric signal), Any method such as a method using a direct reading method of scattered light within the finger (a method of reading the fingerprint pattern by placing the finger on the sensor surface, irradiating the finger with light, reading the scattered light within the finger), etc. It is also good to do.

  In the embodiment, the fingerprint information database or the game history information database in the flash memory 56 is mainly adopted as the electronic information storage means or the electronic information storage means. However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, in the embodiment, the sub-control RAM 53 and the flash memory 56 have different configurations, but may have the same configuration and be stored in one storage unit.

  In the embodiment, bonus information, appearance effect information, information between bonuses, medal information, and the like are adopted as game history information. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the stop symbol information indicating the stop mode of the symbol displayed in the display window in the past predetermined number of games, the small role winning number information indicating the number of times that a specific small role has won, and the replay removal in the BB gaming state are made successful. (For example, the number of times that the internal winning combination is determined to be RB, the stop mode of the symbol displayed in the display window is not displayed in the “Replay-Replay-Replay” mode, and RB has not won a prize) Replay removal count information, bonus missed game count information indicating the number of games from when the bonus is determined as an internal winning combination until winning a prize, game count information indicating the number of times the bonus or small role could not be won in the internal winning game Arbitrary information such as frequency information can be adopted. A ranking such as the number of bonus winnings or the maximum number of medals may be adopted. These pieces of information can be calculated based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 40 shown in the embodiment.

  In the embodiment, the game history information read from the game history information database is stored in the sub-control RAM 53 as the storage means, and the game history information in the sub-control RAM 53 is updated based on the values of various counters. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The game history information in the flash memory 56 may be updated based on various counter values.

  Further, in the embodiment, as a plurality of kinds of condition values, the payout number acquired in the BB gaming state is the maximum payout number, a plurality of preset effect images are all displayed, the player's cross key Although it has been adopted that a display request command is input by an operation such as 29, etc., the present invention is not limited to this. For example, except for those based on the player's image display request, the net increase number (payout number-insertion number) acquired in the BB gaming state has reached the maximum net increase number, a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour, etc.) Good results or self-recording, such as the number of payouts or net increase earned in the number of games (for example, 200 games) has become the maximum payout number or maximum net increase, the number of consecutive winnings such as small roles has become the maximum number, etc. The case where is achieved can be adopted.

  In addition to the congratulatory message information such as “Congratulations, we have achieved 450 maximum payouts” as the display information, we will also display images of specific characters that only appear when the condition value is reached. Also good. Further, the display information is not limited to image information, and a light emission mode of a lamp can also be adopted.

  Moreover, although the case where display information is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is adopted as the display information providing means, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a case where display information is displayed on a CRT, LCD, plasma display, 7-segment LED, LED dot matrix, lamp, LED, or the like may be employed. It is also possible to employ a liquid crystal display device in which the liquid crystal display device is provided on the front side of the reel 3L, 3C, 3R in front of the gaming machine so that the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are visible through the liquid crystal. it can.

  In the embodiment, fingerprint authentication is performed at the time of new registration, at the start of update of game history information, at the end of update of game history information, and at the time of browsing game history information. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. For example, authentication may be performed only once for the first time, and thereafter, authentication may not be performed.

  Further, the game history information of the embodiment may be arbitrarily deleted by operating the player's cross key 29 or the like. Further, a memory card slot or the like may be provided so that game history information is stored in the memory card and can be taken out. Further, the game history information may be output to a printer or the like, printed, and taken out.

  In the embodiment, the information management device 300 is employed as an external storage unit, and the information management device 300 receives and manages game history information that has not been updated for a predetermined period in each gaming machine 1. However, it is not limited to this. For example, although the information management apparatus 300 manages only game history information, it may also manage fingerprint information. Further, not only the game history information that has not been updated for a predetermined period of time, the information management apparatus 300 may manage all the game history information.

  In the embodiment, the sub control circuit 50 is provided. However, the main control circuit 40 may have all the functions of the sub control circuit 50. Further, a part of the function of the main control circuit 40 may be provided to the sub control circuit 50.

  Furthermore, in addition to the slot machine as in the above embodiment, the present invention can be applied to pachinko gaming machines and other gaming machines.

The perspective view of the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment. The perspective view of the fingerprint authentication apparatus 100 of an Example. The figure which shows the symbol row | line | column of reel 3L, 3C, 3R of an Example. The figure which shows the number of payout of medals according to the game state of a winning symbol combination and each winning symbol combination. The block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the main control circuit 40 and the sub control circuit 50 of the game machine 1 of an Example. The figure which shows the fingerprint information database and game history information database of an Example. The figure which shows the various work areas provided in the sub control RAM53 of the subcontrol circuit 50. FIG. The figure which shows the structure of the work area 1. FIG. An effect image selection table when each winning combination is won internally. The figure which shows the main flowchart which main control CPU41 performs. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart which shows the main process which sub control CPU51 performs. The flowchart which shows the production | presentation selection process by sub-control CPU51. The flowchart which shows the reception interruption process by sub control CPU51. The flowchart which shows the game history information update process by sub control CPU51. The flowchart which shows the total insertion number update process by sub control CPU51. The flowchart which shows the total payout number update process by sub control CPU51. The flowchart which shows the total game frequency update process by sub-control CPU51. The flowchart which shows the bonus information update process by sub control CPU51. The flowchart which shows the appearance effect information update process by sub control CPU51. The flowchart which shows the information update process between bonuses by sub-control CPU51. The flowchart which shows the 50 game unit payout status management process by sub-control CPU51. The flowchart which shows the effect process based on the game history information updated by sub control CPU51. The flowchart which shows the operation input interruption process by sub control CPU51. The flowchart which shows the display related process by sub control CPU51. The flowchart which shows the new registration process by sub control CPU51. The flowchart which shows the game history information update start process by sub-control CPU51. The flowchart which shows the game history information update completion process by sub-control CPU51. The flowchart which shows the game history browsing process by sub control CPU51. The flowchart which shows the game history information display process by sub control CPU51. The figure which shows the guide menu screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the game log | history information browsing screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the bonus information screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the appearance effect information screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the information screen between bonuses displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG. The figure which shows the medal information screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device. The figure which shows the log | history graph screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device. The block diagram which shows the structure of the gaming machine 1 and the information management apparatus 300.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Cabinet, 2a ... Panel display part, 3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel, 4 ... Display window, 5 ... Liquid crystal display device, 5a ... Liquid crystal display screen, 6 ... Start lever, 7L, 7C, 7R ... Stop button, 9a ... 1-BET lamp, 9b ... 2-BET lamp, 9c ... Maximum BET lamp, 10 ... Pedestal part, 11 ... 1-BET switch, 12 ... 2-BET switch, 13 ... Maximum BET switch, 14 ... C / P switch, 21L, 21R ... Speaker, 22 ... Medal slot, 29 ... Cross key, 30 ... O button, 31 ... X button, 32 ... Hopper, M1, M2, M3 ... Stepping motor, M4 ... Hopper drive Motor, 40 ... main control circuit, 41 ... main control CPU, 42 ... main program ROM, 43 ... main control RAM, 44 ... main communication port, 45 ... I / Port ... 50 ... Sub control circuit 51 ... Sub control CPU 52 ... Sub program ROM 53 ... Sub control RAM 54 ... Sub communication port 55 ... I / O port 56 ... Flash memory 60 ... Sound source IC 61 ... Sound ROM, 62 ... Power amplifier, 70 ... Image control IC, 71 ... Character ROM, 72 ... VIDEORAM, 100 ... Fingerprint authentication device, 300 ... Information management device.

Claims (2)

An authentication means for reading biometric information for personal authentication and executing authentication;
Electronic information storage means for storing biological information read by the authentication means as electronic information;
Game history information storage means for storing game history information relating to an authenticated player of the authentication means;
Storage means for updating and storing the game history information stored in the game history information storage means at a predetermined timing in association with the electronic information stored in the electronic information storage means;
The game history information is referred to the game history information for each timing or preset time interval at which the game history information of a specific player is updated and stored in the game history information storage means by the storage means. A game machine comprising: display information providing means for providing display information corresponding to each condition value when the value reaches any of a plurality of predetermined condition values. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
Collation determination means for determining whether or not the player has been authenticated by the authentication means;
Game history information transmitting means for transmitting game history information of the game history information storage means to external storage means;
Game history information for receiving game history information corresponding to the electronic information of the player authenticated by the authentication means from the external storage means when the verification determination means determines that the player is authenticated by the authentication means And a receiving means.

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