JP2013059508A - Game management device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent authentication from being disabled when a lot of member information is registered simultaneously.SOLUTION: This game management device provided to be accessible over the Internet, to manage member game histories, and to add content when an addition condition is satisfied includes: Web server computers each distributing a Web page corresponding to the game history of a player according to the access from a player terminal, and each performing processing related to addition of the content; and a registration server for registering authentication information for at least identifying and authenticating each member and member information in association with a member information database. The registration server comprises a plurality of server computers including an authenticating server computer 205 that performs only authentication processing.

Description

  The present invention is provided so as to be accessible through the Internet network, and manages a member game history as a result of a player who has registered as a member playing a game on a gaming machine, and the member game history satisfies a predetermined grant condition The present invention relates to a game management device that provides predetermined content on the condition.

  Conventionally, as this type of game management device, in a gaming machine, the result of a game played by a player is converted into a two-dimensional code and output, and the output two-dimensional code is read with a mobile phone or the like to play a game history. There is one that manages the game history for each player on the game management device side that has received the game history by transmitting to the management device (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-195327 A (page 10, FIG. 1)

  However, the gaming machine server 3100 serving as the gaming management device of Patent Document 1 is composed of a WEB / content server 3120 and a management server 3140 comprising a single server computer. Since the authentication of the player who has accessed along with the registration of the member information is performed, if the registration of new members is concentrated in one period, the authentication of the player becomes impossible, and the WEB / content server 3120 is There is a problem that it becomes unavailable.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and even if member registration is concentrated in one period, the authentication processing cannot be performed for the member registration and the Web server cannot be used. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game management device that can avoid the occurrence of a situation.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the game management device according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A member game history (for example, level value, total number of games, mission achievement status, etc.) that is a result of a player who has been registered as a member playing a game on a gaming machine (slot machine 1) is provided through the Internet network. In addition to managing, the predetermined content is granted (reward points granted or owned points) on condition that the member game history satisfies a given grant condition (reward points grant condition or possession points must be a predetermined number or more) A game management device)
Member information required for the member registration (attribute (personal) information such as name, address, and e-mail address) is authentication information for identifying and authenticating each member (for example, user ID or open ID) A database server that has a member information database (member information database 1, member information database 2) registered in association with each other, and performs registration in the member information database and authentication of each member;
In response to receiving a member registration operation (menu selection of “member registration”) from a player terminal (portable terminal 1100) that can be operated by the player, a member registration request including member information and authentication information of the player Is output to the database server, and the player's authentication information is obtained (obtained from the User-Agent header or obtained from the cookie data) in response to access from the player terminal, and includes the obtained authentication information. An authentication request is output to the database server, and the web page corresponding to the game history of the member player is provided on the condition that the player is authenticated by the database server as a member player registered as a member (for example, FIG. 25 (b), a process for distributing the page of the model played by the player) to the player terminal, and a process for giving the content. an eb server (Web servers 203a to 203d);
With
The database server is
Registration processing for registering the member information and the authentication information in association with the member information database in response to the member registration request (the registration server 206 stores the information in the member information database 1 and the member information database 2 based on the registration processing program). Registration processing) and authentication processing for authenticating that the authentication information is registered in the member information database in response to the authentication request (processing for authenticating the authentication server 205 based on an authentication processing program). Done
It is characterized by comprising a plurality of server computers (authentication server 205 and registration server 206) including an authentication server computer (authentication server 205) that performs only the authentication processing.
According to this feature, the database server that performs registration in the member information database and authentication of each member is composed of a plurality of server computers including an authentication server computer that performs only authentication processing. Regardless of the registration status in the member information database, the authentication server computer can perform the authentication processing. Therefore, even if the registration in the member information database is concentrated at one time, the authentication processing by the authentication request from the Web server. However, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the member player cannot use the Web server due to the registration of the member information and the member player cannot use the Web server.

The game management device of means 1 of the present invention is the game management device according to claim 1,
The member information database (member information database 1, member information database 2) is associated with management identification information (site management ID) uniquely assigned to each member in the game management device (registration server 206). The authentication information and the member information are stored,
The Web server (Web server 203) stores the member game history in association with the management identification information (the Web server 203 associates each member game with a site management ID in the player database or game history database). Memorize the history of a person)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the member game history is stored in association with the management identification information that is difficult to specify the member uniquely assigned in the game management device, not the member information including the authentication information for easily specifying the member. Therefore, even if the member game history is acquired by illegally intruding into the Web server, it can be difficult to specify who the member game history is. Security can be improved.

The game management device of means 2 of the present invention is the game management device according to claim 1 or means 1,
In a Web site (community site, actual machine linkage site) constructed by the Web server computer (Web server 203), gaming machine information (model information) regarding gaming machines (slot machines) of a plurality of models (models A to L) is stored. Can be provided,
The Web server computer is characterized by comprising a plurality of server computers (Web servers 203a to 203d) in which game machine information of all models provided on the Web site is stored in a distributable manner.
According to this feature, even if distribution requests exceeding the distribution capability of one server computer are concentrated on one model, the gaming machine information can be distributed beyond the distribution capability of the one server computer. it can.

The game management device of means 3 of the present invention is the game management device according to any one of claim 1, means 1, and means 2,
The type of the mobile phone terminal (mobile terminal 1100) as the player terminal is a normal function mobile phone terminal (normal function mobile phone) that can acquire the authentication information (user ID) from a distribution request in access. Mobile type determination means (part for determining whether the Web server 203 is a smart phone) for determining whether the authentication information is a high-function mobile phone terminal (smart phone) that cannot acquire the authentication information from a distribution request;
In the authentication process, the database server performs different authentication according to the type determined by the mobile type determination means (if it is a normal function mobile phone, is the user ID registered in the member information database 1? If it is a smart phone, the open ID is registered in the member information database 2 and the password matches the password registered in the member information database 2 in association with the open ID. Authentication based on whether or not)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is determined whether the mobile phone terminal is a normal function mobile phone terminal or a high function mobile phone terminal. If the mobile phone terminal is a high function mobile phone terminal, an authentication process different from that of the conventional normal function mobile phone terminal is performed. Since the authentication is carried out, the game management apparatus can be used in these high-function mobile phone terminals as in the conventional normal-function mobile phone terminals.

The game management device of means 4 of the present invention is the game management device according to any one of claim 1 or means 1 to 3,
The Web server (Web server 203) is a model-specific program that performs processing unique to each model of the gaming machine (for example, a model A mini game that performs a slot game with a character A unique to the model A as a variable symbol) Reference is made to at least one of a program, for example, a mini-game program of a model B that performs a slot game with a character B unique to the model B as a variation symbol, and the member game history or the member information (FIG. 25B). The model-specific program that can be used in common by each model when acquiring the member's level value, total number of games, and mission achievement status in response to the operation of the “mini game” menu button shown in Program (common module program for database reference)
The model-specific program is processed based on at least one data of the member game history or the member information referred to using the model common reference program (the acquired level value, total number of games, and mission achievement status are The process is characterized by performing a process of increasing the symbol of the winning character when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a process of increasing the number of games that can be executed in a day, and a process of adding a special character to the pattern.
According to this feature, it is not necessary to develop a reference program for referring to member game history and member information for each model-specific program, so that the development effort and development period of each model-specific program can be reduced. Can do.

It is a figure which shows an example of the game system to which the game management apparatus of this invention was applied. It is a front view of the slot machine as an example of the gaming machine used in the present embodiment. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of the combination defined as winning. It is a figure which shows the object combination and winning probability of the internal lottery classified by game state. It is a figure which shows the number of point provision according to level and the number of games. It is a figure which shows the transition of a main menu screen. It is a figure which shows the input condition of a password. It is a figure which shows the input condition of a password. It is a figure which shows the output condition of a two-dimensional code. (A) is a figure which shows a password analysis table, (b) is a figure which shows the analysis procedure of a password. It is a figure which shows an example of a bit shuffle table. It is a figure which shows the structure of a two-dimensional code. It is a figure which shows the data structure etc. which are stored in a two-dimensional code. It is a figure which shows the structure of the player database, game history database, and privilege database which were memorize | stored in Web server 203a-d which comprises the game management apparatus of this invention. (A) is the member information database 1 stored in the authentication server 205 and the registration server 206 constituting the game management apparatus of the present invention, and (b) is a diagram showing the member information database 2. . It is a figure which shows the memory | storage aspect of Web server 203a-d of various data. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a data storage mode in an authentication server 205 and a registration server 206. It is a figure which shows the exchange of the portable terminal, Web server 203a-d, the authentication server 205, and the registration server 206 which can be performed at the time of member registration. It is a figure which shows the exchange of the portable terminal, Web server 203a-d, and the server for authentication 205 which can be performed at the time of site access. It is a diagram showing exchanges between the slot machine, portable terminal, and Web server when playing a game by inputting a password. It is a figure which shows the exchange of a portable terminal and a web server in the case of acquiring a privilege. (A) is a figure which shows the top page of the community site constructed | assembled by a web server, (b) is a figure which shows the example of a page of the real machine cooperation site constructed | assembled by a web server. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the game program of each model in Web server 203a-d, and a common program. (A), (b) is a figure which shows the comparison of the arrangement | positioning aspect in Web server 203a-d of the model information data of each model.

  Examples of the present invention will be described below.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system of the present embodiment includes a slot machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine of the present invention installed in a game arcade and a game of the present invention installed in a data center so as to be connected to the Internet. Database server (DB) server in which a Web server computer 203 (hereinafter abbreviated as Web server 203) constituting a management apparatus for use and a member information database (DB) described later for registering and authenticating member information are stored The slot machine 1 and the Web server 203 can exchange data via a portable terminal 1100 having a two-dimensional code reading function and an Internet connection function.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the Web server 203 is composed of a plurality (four in this embodiment) of Web servers 203a to 203d, and each of the Web servers 203a to 203d is connected via an Internet network. The distribution of various Web pages, the issuance of passwords, the update of game histories using the two-dimensional code output from the slot machine 1 and the like can be performed independently with respect to the mobile terminal 1100 that has been accessed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the database (DB) server is a separate server computer independent of the Web server 203, and is registered with the registration server 206 for registering member information and the Web servers 203a to 203d. The server 206 is a separate server computer that is independent from the server for authentication 206, and includes an authentication server 205 that authenticates whether or not a player who has accessed based on registered member information is a regular member. Yes.

  The web servers 203a to 203d are connected to the Internet network via a router 201 having a firewall function and a hub (layer 2 switch) 202, and the routers 201 so that the number of accesses of each of the web servers 203a to 203d is substantially equal. As a result of the distribution, the mobile terminal 1100 can be accessed to any of the Web servers 203a to 203d, and the processing load of each of the Web servers 203a to 203d is equalized so as to be substantially the same. ing.

  Further, the authentication server 205 and the registration server 206 are locally connected to the Web servers 203a to 203d via the hub (layer 2 switch) 204 so that only the Web servers 203a to 203d can be accessed. The authentication server 205 and the registration server 206 are connected so that they cannot be directly accessed from the Internet network.

  In this embodiment, the Web server 203 is composed of four server computers. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and these numbers are accessed simultaneously with the processing capacity of the server computer to be used. The server computer to be used has a high processing capability, and if the maximum number accessed at the same time can be processed, it may be one, or the server computer to be used has a processing capability. If it is low and the maximum number accessed simultaneously cannot be processed, the maximum number accessed simultaneously may be determined based on the value obtained by dividing the maximum number accessed simultaneously by the number of accesses that can be processed by one server computer.

  In this embodiment, the authentication server 205 and the registration server 206 are a single server computer. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the authentication server 205 and the registration server 206 are connected to the Web. Similar to the server 203, a plurality of server computers may be used.

  First, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described below. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface, and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. It is configured.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, reels 2L, 2C and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right reel) having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer periphery are arranged. ) Are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 2, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Are arranged as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the outer periphery of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is “black 7”, “net 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as “watermelon”, “cherry”, “bell”, and “orange” are drawn in a predetermined order, 21 pieces each. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 5), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously formed in the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. , Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

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

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any game state in this embodiment) among the prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state, is stored as credits. Settlement switch 10 operated when paying out medals used for setting medals and betting numbers (returning medals used for setting credits and betting numbers), start switch operated when starting a game 7. Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and an effect switch 56 for use in effects. It is provided so as to be operated by the skill person.

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. Game assist indicator 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the bet number is set by 2 and 2 that the bet number is set by 3 3BETLED 16 for notifying, insertion request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 for notifying by lighting that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (previous game start) Waiting for the start of reel rotation because a certain period has not elapsed since Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting a a is that during the game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 5) for notifying that the setting operation of the betting number by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R (see FIG. 5) for notifying that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R is effective are provided. It has been.

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time, and the validity / invalidity of the stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of the BB, which will be described later (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) A check switch 36a for selecting the automatic settlement function that controls automatic settlement at the end of BB, which will be described later (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation). An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting invalidity and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are provided in a hopper tank 34a (described later with reference to FIG. 3) provided in the housing 1a. And a medal having a inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side. A selector (not shown) and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 5) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a reel sensor 33L that can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, as shown in FIG. , 33C, 33R (see FIG. 5), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4, and a hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals from the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full sensor 35 a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced apart from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals is provided. It is possible to detect that the medal storage amount stored in the inside when it is conductive by contacting through the medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, that the overflow tank is full. It has become.

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

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 2) are valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. It becomes a state. In the present embodiment, when the prescribed number of bets is set to three regardless of the gaming state and the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay lines L1 to L5 become valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the middle of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the symbols arranged in the upper row of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R are straddled. The winning line L2, the winning line L3, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the lower side of the reel 2R, that is set across the symbols arranged in the lower stage of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. There are five types of winning lines L4 set across straddling symbols, the lower line of reel 2L, the middle part of reel 2C, the upper part of reel 2R, that is, the winning line L5 set straddling the symbols lined up to the right. It is defined as.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a combination of symbols (hereinafter also referred to as roles) that are validated and predetermined on the winning line is each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. When the display result is stopped, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 2). In addition, when a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of winning lines that are activated, the number of payouts determined for each of the combinations of symbols that are activated and aligned on the winning line is totaled, The total number of medals will be awarded to the player. However, an upper limit (15 in this embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game, and when the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is awarded. It will be. In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols. ing.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 5, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the.

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

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

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the payout display 13, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, and the BET. The switch effective LED 21, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are connected to each other, and are described above via the power supply board 101. The hopper motor 34b is connected, and these electric components are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game, and random numbers in a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in this embodiment). A random number circuit 42 for generating a signal, a pulse oscillator 43 for supplying a clock signal of a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and a detection signal input from a switch connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101. Switch detection circuit 44, motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40 LED drive circuit 47 for controlling the driving of the power supply power supplied to the slot machine 1 When a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, when the power is turned on or when an initialization command is not input from the main CPU 41a In addition, a reset circuit 49 for supplying a reset signal to the main CPU 41a and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

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

  Further, the main control unit 41 is supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41c is held while the backup power is being supplied.

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 is changed as a basic process, and step by step according to the change of the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move to. Further, the main CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and can interrupt the basic process by the occurrence of the interrupt and execute the interrupt process. The voltage output from the power interruption detection circuit 48 The power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed in response to the input of the decrease signal, and the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to repeat the process repeated in accordance with the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main). Therefore, the processing that is repeated in accordance with the control state between this time and the next timer interrupt processing (main) is completed at least once.

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. The transmission line of the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is composed of a strobe (INT) signal line, a data transmission line, and a ground line, and is connected via the effect relay board 80. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not directly connected.

  In this embodiment, the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are connected via the effect relay board 80, but the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 may be directly connected. .

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  The effect control board 90 includes a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 2), an effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54 (see FIG. 2) disposed on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, the reel LED 55 described above, and the like. Production devices are connected, and these production devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the production control board 90.

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

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

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an LED driving circuit 93 that performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, When the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a and a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90 are detected. The switch detection circuit 96 outputs time information including date information and time information. The power supply voltage supplied to the timepiece device 97 and the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power drop detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub CPU 91a, other circuits, etc. , And the sub CPU 91a receives various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs various controls for performing effects, and directly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. To control automatically or indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, among the command transmission lines, and the sub CPU 91a receives the strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input to acquire a command from the main control unit 41 and execute a command reception interrupt process to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes an interrupt process (sub) to be described later by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. One of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Execute processing (sub). Further, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

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

  In order to confirm the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by turning the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the main CPU 41a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48, a power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed. In the power interruption interrupt processing (main), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 41c, which will be described later, and data for destructive diagnosis (in this embodiment, 5AH) in which any bit is 1 in the RAM 41c, that is, a specific value other than 0 In addition to storing data, the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 0, and the RAM 41c is stored. The RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in each bit of the corresponding area (all areas in this embodiment) of the RAM 41c. Therefore, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

  The main CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive diagnosis The processing state of the main CPU 41a is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the value of the data for use is correct, but the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or is destroyed. If the value of the diagnostic data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state so that the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormal error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new set value is set in the setting change state described above. It will not be released until

  In this embodiment, all the data stored in the RAM 41c is held by the backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and when the main CPU 41a determines that the data in the RAM 41c is normal when the power is turned on. Although the configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, only the data necessary for the restoration of the control state in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 41c. It may be configured to return to the control state before power interruption based on the backed up data.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player For example, it is not necessary to restore the state of all input ports to the state before power interruption.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 91a detects the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98, the sub CPU 91a also executes a power interruption interrupt process (sub). In the power interruption interrupt processing (sub), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 91c described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 91c, and data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on 0 becomes 0 and stored in the RAM 91c.

  Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before the power interruption. If the RAM parity is not 0 (1), it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main sub CPU 91a, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

  In this embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 91c is held by the backup power source even during a power failure, and the sub CPU 91a determines that the data in the RAM 91c is normal when the power is turned on. Although the configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 91c, only the data necessary for restoration of the control state is backed up in the event of a power failure out of the data stored in the RAM 91c. It may be configured to return to the control state before power interruption based on the backed up data.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player It is not necessary to restore the state of the input port or the progress in the middle of the production when it is interrupted. For example, while backing up only data indicating the gaming state such as whether it is in the BB or the normal gaming state, other than the effect corresponding to the gaming state (the effect during the BB during the BB, the normal effect when in the normal gaming state) If a power outage occurs during the execution of a specific production (such as a small role announcement), it will be backed up when the power is turned on instead of resuming the specific production that was being performed at the next power-on. An effect corresponding to the gaming state being played may be executed from the beginning.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is divided into an important work, a general work, a special work, a set value work, a stop phase work, a non-saved work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient to be initialized at the end of the BB, such as various display devices and LED display data, input / output data of the I / O port 41d, and a game time clock counter, is stored. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized at the end of the BB, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, and the total number of medals paid out in the BB. The special work is a work that stores data to be initialized only before the start of setting, such as data for transmitting a command to the effect control board 90 and various software random numbers. The set value work is a work in which a set value used when performing a lottery in the internal lottery process is stored. After initializing 0 before setting is started (before shifting to the setting change mode), 1 is stored. The set value that is corrected and newly set at the end of the setting (when the setting change mode is ended) is stored. The stop phase work is a work in which data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stored, and data indicating the stop phase is stored when the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are stopped. The Rukoto. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of activation. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main CPU 41a is stored, and the unused stack area is established by any one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. In this case, the used stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In this embodiment, the main CPU 41a operates when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both ON, when a RAM error occurs, when starting only when the setting key switch 37 is ON, BB At the end, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both OFF, when the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed, the six initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied In addition, five types of initialization are performed in different regions to be initialized according to each initialization condition.

  Initialization 0 is performed when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both ON at the time of start-up, and initialization is performed before the transition to the setting change mode or when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In initialization 0, all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) of the storage area of the RAM 41c other than the used stack area are initialized. Initialization 1 is an initialization performed only when the setting key switch 37 is in an ON state at the time of start-up and shifts to the setting change mode. In the initialization 1, in the storage area of the RAM 41c, All areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) other than the in-use stack area and the stop phase work are initialized. Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 2, the general work, the unused area, and the unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are in an OFF state at the time of activation, and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. The stored work, unused area, and unused stack area are initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

  In this embodiment, initialization 0 and initialization 1 are performed before transition to the setting change mode. However, they may be performed at the end of the setting change mode, that is, after the setting is confirmed. In this case, if the set value work is initialized, the determined set value is lost. Therefore, the set value work is not initialized.

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

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged on the activated winning line (hereinafter simply referred to as a winning line). It becomes. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition of the game state. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c.

  Of the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the re-playing role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game. It is valid until a combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having a combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  As the role in the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 6, a regular bonus as a special role (hereinafter, the regular bonus is RB), a big bonus (1) (2) (hereinafter, a big bonus is BB (1) (2)), watermelon, cherry, and bell are defined as small roles, and replay is defined as a replay role.

  In any gaming state, a cherry is placed on any of the winning lines on the left reel when a combination of “cherry-ANY-bell” or “cherry-ANY-replay” is aligned, that is, on the left reel. When the “Cherry” symbol is derived and the “Bell” or “Replay” symbol is derived on the winning line of the right reel where “Cherry” is stopped on the left reel, it becomes a prize and two medals are paid out. .

  The watermelon is awarded when the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 15 medals are paid out.

  The bell is awarded when a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 12 medals are paid out.

  Replay is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay” is aligned on the winning line in the normal gaming state. When the replay wins, no medals are paid out, but the next game can be started without setting the number of wagers again, so that three medals corresponding to the number of wagers that are not required to be set in the next game are paid out. Is essentially the same.

  RB is awarded when a combination of “net 7-net 7-black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB, and the gaming state shifts to RB. The RB is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player over other gaming states by increasing the winning probability of the small role, especially the bell, and when the 12 games are digested after the RB starts, or a 4-game winning ( When the type of a combination is allowed), it ends either whichever comes first.

  BB (1) is awarded when a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB. BB (2) wins when a combination of “network 7-network 7-network 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB.

  When BB (1) (2) wins, the gaming state shifts to BB and simultaneously shifts to RB. When RB ends, if BB has not ended, it shifts to RB again and BB ends. Control is repeated until RB. That is, during BB, it is always controlled to RB. The BB ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the BB exceeds 480. At the end of the BB, the RB is also ended regardless of whether or not the RB end condition is satisfied.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of this embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the acquired random number for internal lottery and the number of judgment values for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value Is done according to.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the role is subject to internal lottery depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state or RB (BB), and in the normal gaming state, the special role is different. The target of the internal lottery also varies depending on whether or not it is being carried over (normal: normal gaming state in which special roles are not carried over, winning: normal gaming state in which special roles are carried over).

  RB, BB (1), BB (2), RB + watermelon, RB + cherry, BB (1) + watermelon, BB (1) if the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the special role is not carried over + Cherry, BB (2) + Watermelon, BB (2) + Cherry, Replay, Watermelon, Cherry, and Bell are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  If the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the special combination is carried over, the replay, watermelon, cherry, and bell are sequentially read out as the target combinations for the internal lottery.

  If the gaming state is RB (BB), watermelon, cherry, and bell are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  In the internal lottery, the number of determination values determined corresponding to the role to be subject to the internal lottery, the current gaming state and the set value are sequentially added to the random number for the internal lottery, and when the result of addition overflows, It is determined that the winning combination has been won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  In the internal lottery, when any winning combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination is selected, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

  Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

  The main CPU 41a refers to the table index and the table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the rotation of the reel starts and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Create a stop control table for each reel. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address. Even when the winning combinations are different, when the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the index data. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Thus, a stop control table is created.

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of sliding frames according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referred to is registered for each rotating reel for each situation, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of each, and it is necessary according to each status from this specified address. And to be able to identify the stop control table. Even when the reel stop status and the stopped position of the stopped reel are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In this embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven in 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (the number of steps that one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3). Sliding frame when an operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at a timing (a timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps of each region number). It is a table with each number set.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, the table index is first referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is obtained, table creation data is identified based on the obtained index data, and all reels are identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state of rotation is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to generate a stop control table for all reels.

  Further, when any one reel stops or any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is identified based on the table creation data, and the stop control table address of the unreacted reel corresponding to the stopped reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. The stop control table for each stored reel is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the main CPU 41a effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel will be described. When one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop operation position area is determined based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number is specified, the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected is referred, and the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 It will stop in the lower symbol area).

  In the table index of this embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and further, one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). In other words, table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and stop control tables corresponding to reel stop states (and stopped positions of stopped reels) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and the reel can be stopped by drawing a maximum of 4 symbols after detecting the stop operation. That is, the symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five frames including the stop operation position at which the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. The symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five symbols including the operation position.

  In this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn on the winning line to the maximum in the range of 4 frames, and the winning combination is aligned on any winning line. Create a stop control table that defines the number of sliding frames to be pulled in to prevent reels from being stopped, and if none of the winning combinations are selected, slipping that does not match any winning combination on the winning line A stop control table with a defined number of frames is created and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if a winning combination can be stopped on any winning line in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, control is performed to align and stop them. In this case, the winning combination is controlled so that the winning combination is stopped within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the “bell” on the left reel, the “bell” on the middle reel, and the “bell” on the right reel are arranged at intervals of 4 frames each. Regardless of the timing at which the reels are stopped, the “bell-bell-bell” combination is always on the winning line, and the bell wins. In addition, the “replay” for the left reel, “replay” for the middle reel, and “replay” for the right reel, which are part of the replay, are arranged at intervals of 4 frames each. In any case, the combination of “replay-replay-replay” is always on the winning line and the replay wins.

  On the other hand, the “bell” and “replay” on the right reel that make up the cherry are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less, but the “cherry” on the left reel that makes up the cherry has an interval exceeding 7 frames. When the cherry is won, the combination of “Cherry-ANY-Bell” or “Cherry-ANY-Replay” will be placed on the winning line if the left reel is stopped at the timing of the “Cherry” pull-in range. The cherries will be won all at once, but if the right reel is stopped at a timing that is outside the “cherry” pull-in range, the cherries will not be won and will be missed.

  In addition, the "watermelon" on the left reel, the "watermelon" on the middle reel, and the "watermelon" on the right reel, which make up the watermelon, are located at intervals of more than 4 frames. If the operation of stopping each reel is performed at the timing of the drawing range, the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" will be aligned with the winning line, and the watermelon will win. If the stop operation is performed at a timing outside the range, the watermelon will not be won and will be lost.

  Also, BB (1) to (3) also have locations where the constituent symbols are arranged at intervals exceeding 4 frames, and even if any of BB (1) to (3) wins, the configuration of the winning BB If the reels are stopped at the timing of the symbol drawing range, the winning BB will win, but at any one of the reels, the stopping operation will be performed at a timing outside the winning BB component symbol drawing range. If you do, BB will not win and you will miss it. BB will be carried over to the next game even if it is missed as described above, so if you win BB once, for example, even if you miss it, you will be awarded by performing a stop operation at an appropriate timing after the next game Is possible.

  If the special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or if the special role and the small role are elected at the same time when the special role is not carried over, the special role and the small role are won simultaneously. The number of sliding symbols is set so that the winning small role is drawn to the winning line within the range of 4 frames, and the winning small role is drawn to the winning line within the range of up to 4 frames. For stop operation positions that cannot be inserted, a stop control table in which the number of sliding symbols is determined so as to draw the selected special combination to the winning line in the range of 4 frames to the maximum is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, A control is performed to stop them in a uniform manner, and a winning combination that has not been won will be controlled to be stopped within a 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be made effective only when the small combination cannot be drawn.

  In this embodiment, when a special role and a small role are simultaneously elected, the control for aligning the small role on the winning line is prioritized over the special role, and the special role is given only when the small role cannot be drawn. However, priority is given to the control of aligning the special role on the winning line over the small role, and it is possible to win the small role only when the special role cannot be drawn. It is good also as a structure.

  The special role and re-playing role are selected when the re-playing role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when the special role and re-playing role are won at the same time without the special role being carried over. In the case of winning at the same time, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-playing combination are arranged within 5 symbols for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, with an interval of 4 frames or less. Therefore, if a special combination and a replaying player are elected at the same time, the replaying game will always be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R by the player. Will be. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win.

  In this embodiment, after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, the main CPU 41a continues to rotate the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. On the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result of the corresponding reels on the condition that the rotation of the reels that have not been continued is continued and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

  In this embodiment, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. However, the rotation of the reel is started. When a predetermined automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, it is assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and automatic stop control is performed to automatically stop each reel. May be. In this case, since the reels are stopped without the player's operation, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won.

  Next, commands that the main CPU 41a transmits to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a sends a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout end command, a game state command to the effect control board 90. A plurality of types of commands including a standby command, an abort command, an error command, a return command, a setting start command, a confirmation start command, a confirmation end command, and an operation detection command.

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

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

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

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the internal winning flag that has been established, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Further, since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

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

  The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. And is transmitted each time stop control is performed in accordance with the stop operation of each reel. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. .

  The winning determination command is a command that can specify the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, and is transmitted after all the reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed.

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

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

  The standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and after one game is over, a credit (which was used for setting the bet number) is set when the transition to the standby state is made after a predetermined time without setting the bet number. (Including medals) is sent out after the medal payout is completed and the payout end command is sent.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Among these commands, a setting start command, an error command indicating a RAM abnormality, and a return command are generated at a stage before an interrupt is permitted in the startup process and stored in a specific command transmission buffer assigned to a special work in the RAM 41c. And sent immediately.

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

  In this embodiment, a command is generated in the game process and stored in the normal command transmission buffer. When an untransmitted command stored in the command transmission buffer is detected in the command transmission processing in the timer interrupt 2, the untransmitted command stored in the normal command transmission buffer is transmitted.

  In addition, the normal command transmission buffer has an area where a plurality of commands can be stored, so that newly generated commands can be stored without waiting for transmission of unsent commands stored in the normal command transmission buffer. Normally, it can be stored in an empty area of the command transmission buffer. That is, a plurality of commands can be stored in the normal command transmission buffer.

  In addition, when commands are stored in the normal command transmission buffer in the game process, these commands are stored in the order of generation, and in the command transmission process, the commands are transmitted in the order generated and stored in the normal command transmission buffer. It has become. That is, the commands stored in the normal command transmission buffer are transmitted in the order in which they are generated and stored.

  The operation detection command is generated every time the command transmission process is executed five times, stored in the aforementioned specific command transmission buffer, and immediately transmitted. In addition, when the operation detection command transmission time is reached with the unsent command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, priority is given to the transmission of the operation detection command and the normal command transmission buffer stores it. The untransmitted command is transmitted in the next command transmission process, and a plurality of commands are not transmitted in one command transmission process.

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

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

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

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED, etc. The control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub CPU 91a receives the command, the sub CPU 91a, among the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table, With reference to the control pattern corresponding to the type of command received, output control of the rendering device is performed based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

  If the sub CPU 91a receives a new command during execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub CPU 91a stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and responds to the newly received command. An effect based on the control pattern is executed. In other words, even if the production is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new command is received unless the received new command is not a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on the command is executed.

  In particular, in this embodiment, when an operation for setting the number of bets is performed during execution of an effect, that is, when the sub CPU 91a receives a BET command indicating that the number of bets has been set, the effect being executed is canceled. It is supposed to be. For this reason, if the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than seeing the production to the end, the production is canceled and the next game can be started. There is no. Further, when a credit or bet amount adjustment operation is performed during the performance, that is, after the sub CPU 91a receives a game state command indicating the end of the game, and before receiving an internal winning command indicating the start of the game. When the payout start command is received, the performance being executed is stopped. Credits and bets are settled when the game is terminated. In such a case, by terminating the performance that is being executed, there is an intention to end the game, but the performance continues unnecessarily. It is designed not to be overwhelmed.

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b, and when the sub CPU 91a receives the internal winning command, the sub CPU 91a sets the level and the effect setting described later as a result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. Accordingly, the selection rate registered in the effect table is referred to, one of the effect patterns is selected from the plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

  In this embodiment, the main CPU 41a transmits an operation detection command that can specify that the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated to the sub CPU 91a, so that the sub CPU 91a Regardless of whether the operation switch is involved in the game progress control in each control state, it is possible to specify that the operation switch detected by the main CPU 41a has been operated. It is possible to perform effects according to the operation of operation switches not involved in the operation, and to operate a main menu screen described later.

  Further, the main CPU 41a determines whether the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. By periodically transmitting an operation detection command that can specify the ON / OFF state of the sub CPU 91a, the sub CPU 91a can periodically specify the ON / OFF state of these operation switches. Even if an operation detection command is missed, it is possible to specify the latest detection state for all operation switches based on the operation detection command sent next time, and operation of the operation switches not involved in game progress control It is possible to reliably execute the production according to the situation.

  Further, since it is possible to specify the detection states of all of the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R from the operation detection command, the sub CPU 91a can simultaneously operate a plurality of switches or perform specific operations. It is possible to produce an effect reflecting the operation status of a plurality of operation switches such as an operation of only the switch, and it is possible to produce various effects using the operation of the operation switch.

  In this embodiment, the main CPU 41a does not determine whether the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, or the stop switches 8L, 8C, or 8R is operated, and the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, or the stop switch 8L. , 8C, 8R are configured to send operation detection commands that can specify the ON / OFF state at regular intervals, but only when the detection state (ON / OFF) of any of the operation switches changes. An operation detection command indicating the above may be transmitted. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the transmission of the operation detection command as much as possible, and to reduce the control load related to the transmission of the operation detection command. In addition, it is not necessary for the sub CPU 91a to receive an operation detection command more than necessary.

  Further, when the detection state (ON / OFF) of any operation switch changes, an operation detection command that can specify the detection state of another operation switch in addition to the detection state of the operation switch is sent to the sub CPU 91a. It is also possible to have a configuration for transmission, and with this configuration, transmission of operation detection commands can be reduced as much as possible, and the sub CPU 91a detects the detection state of the operation switch whose detection state has changed from the operation detection command. In addition, the detection state of other operation means can be specified, and the sub CPU 91a can perform effects reflecting the operation statuses of a plurality of operation means. Can be anything.

  In the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91, a detection state storage area in which the change state of the detection state of the operation switch is stored for each operation switch, and an operation detection flag indicating that the operation state of the operation switch has changed are provided for each operation switch. An operation detection flag storage area to be stored is allocated. Furthermore, the detection state storage area is assigned with a detection state before receiving the operation detection command (previous) and a detection state after receiving the operation detection command (this time). The detection state of each operation switch before and after reception is stored.

  The sub CPU 91a performs an operation detection process when it is determined in the timer interrupt process (sub) that an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. In the operation detection process, it is determined whether the unprocessed command is an operation detection command. If it is determined that the command is an operation detection command, the current detection state stored in the detection state storage area is changed to the previous detection state. Moved and stored the detection state of each operation switch indicated by the operation detection command as the current detection state, and when there is an operation switch in which the previous detection state and the current detection state are different, changes from OFF to ON In this case, a rising flag is set as an operation detection flag corresponding to the operation switch, and when it is changed from ON to OFF, a falling flag is set as an operation detection flag corresponding to the operation switch.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the main CPU 41a periodically transmits an operation detection command that can specify the detection states of all the operation switches regardless of whether or not the detection state of the operation switches has changed. When the CPU 91a receives the operation detection command, the CPU 91a updates the detection state of each operation switch before and after receiving the operation detection command stored in the detection state storage area. An operation detection flag corresponding to the operation switch is set, and the sub CPU 91a confirms the presence or absence of the operation detection flag, so that the detection state of the operation switch has changed, and before and after receiving the operation detection command. How the detection state of each operation switch has changed, that is, from OFF to ON, from ON to OFF Or phased's, which is to be able to determine.

  In this embodiment, the sub CPU 91a gives points on the condition that a predetermined achievement condition is satisfied when a password to be described later is input at the start of the game, and adds the level every time 10 points are acquired. It has become. Each time the level value exceeds a certain value, the number of types of effects that may be executed is increased. Specifically, it includes an effect table 1 used for levels 1 to 30, an effect table 2 used for levels 31 to 60, and an effect table 3 used for levels 61 to 99. In addition to the effect patterns registered in the table 1, an effect pattern that is not registered in the effect table 1 is defined, and the effect table 3 includes an effect pattern that is registered in the effect tables 1 and 2. When an effect pattern not registered in tables 1 and 2 is defined, and the effect pattern is selected using an effect table corresponding to the current level among effect tables 1 to 3, the level exceeds 30 When the number exceeds 60, the production pattern increases.

  Each time the level value exceeds a certain value, selectable characters and selectable items as production settings are increased. Specifically, the frequency of the production (production setting 4), the background design of the production (production setting 2), the character selected by the player (production setting 3), and the costume of the character (production setting 4) can be selected. In these effect settings, when the level exceeds 30 and when the level exceeds 60, the selectable items respectively increase.

  As an achievement condition to which points are given, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, a bonus production screen is displayed when a continuous performance showing the possibility of winning a special role is executed and the special role is won or missed. The number of points awarded according to the difficulty level of each achievement condition, the current level, the number of games since the game was started, and the achievement conditions are established. The number of points corresponding to is given.

  The continuous effect B shown in FIG. 8 is an effect indicating that the possibility of winning the special role is higher than the continuous effect A, that is, an effect in which the ratio selected at the time of winning the special role is higher than the continuous effect A. It is an effect whose appearance rate is lower than that of the continuous effect A.

  And if the continuous production A is executed and the special role is not won, and the continuous production B is executed and the special role is not won, the latter gives more points. Even if there is a high possibility that the special role has been won, more points are awarded when the special role is not won.

  Also, if the continuous production A is executed and the special role is not won, and the continuous production A is executed and the special role is won, the latter gives more points. Even if the possibility of winning the special role is low, more points are awarded when the special role is won.

  Moreover, even when the same achievement condition is satisfied, points awarded for 0 to 499G, 500 to 699G, and 700G or more are different, and as the number of games increases, more points are awarded. Yes.

  Further, every time the level value exceeds a certain value, the number of points given is reduced, and the number of points given is reduced. Specifically, when level 30 is exceeded, when level 60 is exceeded, points awarded respectively decrease, and depending on achievement conditions, points are not awarded. For this reason, every time the level exceeds a certain value, it becomes difficult to further increase the level.

  In this way, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, points are awarded by satisfying the achievement condition according to the result of playing the game, the level increases according to the number of points, the production pattern increases, The setting item of production increases, and the willingness of a player to play a game can be heightened effectively.

  In addition, there is an effect that is executed on condition that the level is more than a certain level, the cumulative number of games and the cumulative number of bonuses are more than a certain number, and the above-mentioned mission is more than a certain level. , Missions achieved by performing effects that do not appear unless the cumulative number of games or the number of cumulative bonuses exceeds a certain number, that is, the level above a certain level, the number of cumulative games, the number of cumulative bonuses, etc. must be above a certain number Missions that cannot be achieved are defined, and the player's willingness to play and raise the level can be effectively increased.

  In addition, when a password is started at the start of the game, any one of a plurality of characters (a maximum of 12 types A to L) that can be selected according to the level by the player's selection operation until the game ends. Such a character can be arbitrarily selected, and a personal history storage area including the number of games for each character in which the number of games played by selecting the character for each character is stored is allocated to the RAM 91c. The sub CPU 91a adds the number of games for each character in the personal history storage area corresponding to the selected character for each game, thereby counting the number of games played by selecting each character. ing.

  Note that only one character can be selected at a time, and a plurality of characters cannot be selected at the same time, and the total number of games by character for one day is the total number of games for one day. Never exceed.

  In addition, the sub CPU 91a is configured so that a story consisting of a plurality of stages progresses sequentially on the liquid crystal display 51 in accordance with the number of games when a password to be described later is input at the start of the game. Specifically, when the story reaches a certain stage according to the number of games, the story of the next stage is developed.

  In addition, when a password, which will be described later, is input at the start of the game, the sub CPU 91a, when the anniversary specified from the input password indicates a specific anniversary, the anniversary effect ( For example, when the birthday of the player is specified, it is possible to execute an effect that congratulates the player by satisfying certain conditions.

  Further, the value of the level can take over not only the value increased in one slot machine 1 but also the value increased in other slot machines 1. Further, not only the level value but also the stage of the story developed in the other slot machine 1 or when the player changes the production setting in the other slot machine 1, the setting contents can be taken over.

  Specifically, by selecting “password input” from the main menu screen shown in FIG. 9A and inputting the password issued by the Web server 203, the level and story of the previous game history are selected. It becomes possible to play the game by taking over the stage and the production setting.

  As will be described in detail later, the password is character data consisting of eight characters that can specify the anniversary, level, story stage, and production setting according to the player's individual game history managed by the Web server 203 described later. It is.

  The main menu screen is displayed when the left and right stop switches 8L, 8R among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated simultaneously in the control state from the end of the game (after the setting change) until the bet amount is set. That is, the detection state of the operation switch indicated by the operation detection command is that either of the detection states of the stop switches 8C and 8R is OFF, the detection states of the stop switches 8L and 8R are both ON, and the detection state of the stop switch 8L is When it is changed to OFF, it is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  When the main menu screen is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the stop switch 8L is operated to move to the left menu item, and the stop switch 8R is operated. To move to the menu item on the right. Then, the menu item displayed in front is selected by operating the effect switch 56. When the effect switch 56 is operated in a state where “End” is displayed as a menu item or when the stop switch 8C is operated for a predetermined time or longer, as shown in FIG. An end confirmation screen in which “YES” and “NO” can be selected is displayed. On the end confirmation screen, the stop switches 8L and 8R and the production switch 56 are operated, and “YES” is selected from “YES” and “NO”. Thus, it returns to the basic screen (normal screen before shifting to the main menu screen). In addition, the screen returns to the basic screen when a time determined for each screen elapses without any operation.

  On the main menu screen before the password input or before the game start by the simple start described later, menu items of “easy start”, “password input”, “member registration” and “end” are displayed as shown in FIG. By selecting the password menu by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R and the effect switch 56 on the main menu screen before the password input or before the game start by the simple start described later, FIG. The password input screen shown in b) is displayed. In the password input screen, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), the characters move by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R, and as shown in FIG. 11 (a), by operating the effect switch 56, The character displayed in front is selected.

  Each time one character is selected, the next character can be selected. Further, by operating the effect switch 56 in a state where “return one character” is displayed in front, the character in front can be selected again. Then, when the password of 8 characters is selected, it moves to the decision column, and as shown in FIG. 11B, the effect switch 56 is operated in a state where characters other than “return one character” are displayed in front. Thus, the password is determined.

  If the entered password is authenticated as a legitimate password, a password entry OK screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 11C. The password input OK screen is switched to the basic screen when the effect switch 56 is operated or a time determined for each screen elapses. If the password is not authenticated as a regular password, a password entry NG screen (not shown) is displayed. The password input NG screen is also switched to the basic screen by operating the effect switch 56 or when a time determined for each screen elapses.

  When the password is authenticated as a regular password, the values of the personal history storage area (total number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs, achievement mission, number of games by character) assigned to the RAM 91c are initialized, Store the story that the story analyzed from the password is assigned to the RAM 91c in the anniversary storage region where the anniversary analyzed from the password is assigned to the RAM 91c, the level that is analyzed from the password to the level storage region assigned to the RAM 91c In the area, the effect settings 1 to 4 analyzed from the password are set in the effect setting storage area assigned to the RAM 91c, and the level, story, and effect settings corresponding to the previous game history are inherited accordingly. At this time, the input password itself is stored in a password storage area assigned to the RAM 91c.

  Next, the password analysis procedure will be described. As shown in FIG. 13 (a), the ROM 91b stores 0 to 31 corresponding to the characters constituting the password (32 types of Roman letters: 26 types and 6 types of symbols). A password analysis table in which a numerical value is defined is stored. First, as shown in FIG. 13B, the password analysis table is referred to, and the input password is replaced with the corresponding numerical value. For example, if the password is “DVUHJFUI” as shown in FIG. 13B, “3-21-20-7-9-5-20-8” according to the password analysis table shown in FIG. Become.

  Next, the replaced numerical value is converted into a binary number, and a total of 5 bits in the lower 6th bit, lower 13th, lower 20th, lower 27th, and lower 34 are random values (when the password is issued by the Web server 203) Random value acquired in the range of 0 to 31), and a 35-bit value excluding the random value is shifted rightward by the random value. For example, as shown in FIG. 13B, if the random value is 0011 (= 3), the 35-bit value excluding the random value is shifted rightward by 3 bits. At this time, the value overflowed in the right direction is shifted to the upper bits.

  Next, the 35-bit value after each shift is converted according to the bit shuffle table. As shown in FIG. 14, the bit shuffle table is converted every 0 to 34 bits constituting a value obtained by removing a random value from values converted from a password to a binary number corresponding to a random value of 0 to 31. Is a table in which the positions of the bits are determined, and conversion is performed by moving the value of the corresponding bit to the position of the bit specified in the row corresponding to the random value. For example, if the random value is 0011 (= 3), the value of the lower 0 bit moves to the lower 18 bits, and the value of the lower 1 bit moves to the lower 11 bits.

  Next, the anniversary, level, story stage, and performance setting are analyzed from the 35-bit value obtained by the conversion by the bit shuffle table.

  Of the 35-bit value, the lower 5 bits indicate a hash value ((random number assigned to make the password vary in the Web server 203), the lower 6 to 8 bits indicate the anniversary, and the lower 9 Bits to lower 16 bits indicate the level, lower 17 bits to lower 21 bits indicate the stage of the story, and bits higher than the lower 22 bits are values indicating the production settings 1 to 4, each of 4 bits, 4 bits Bits, 3 bits, and 3 bits are assigned, and the anniversary, level, story stage, and production settings specified from these values are the anniversary storage area, level storage area, story storage area, and production setting storage area, respectively. Will be set.

  In addition, as described above, a personal history storage area is allocated to the RAM 91c, and a game history (total number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs, character-specific games after a password is entered and authenticated as a regular password) Number) is accumulated. Furthermore, when a mission (issue) set in advance in the slot machine has been achieved, a history of achievement missions indicating the types of missions achieved is also accumulated. In addition, as described above, every time 10 points are acquired, the level stored in the level storage area is increased. Also, the story progresses according to the number of games, and progresses to the next stage by reaching a certain number of games.

  When the player finishes the game, a two-dimensional code that can specify the player's game history, current level, story stage, effect setting, and achievement mission history is generated, and is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. By being displayed, this two-dimensional code is acquired, and the contents specified from the two-dimensional code can be reflected in the contents of a player database described later provided in the Web server 203.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, on the main menu screen after the password is entered, as shown in FIG. 9A, the menu items “DATA CLEAR”, “TODAY GAME DATA”, “BONUS HISTORY”, “END” are displayed. As shown in FIG. 12 (a) on the main menu screen after the password is entered, by selecting the menu item “Today's game data”, the game history of the day can be displayed. An identifiable two-dimensional code is generated, and the generated two-dimensional code is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15, the output two-dimensional code includes a URL indicating the location of the update page on the management server, a password input at the start of the game, and the total number of games stored in the personal history storage area. , The number of BBs, the number of RBs, the type of mission accomplished, the number of games by character, the level value stored in the level storage area, the stage of the story stored in the story storage area, and the effect setting storage area Are stored, and game random numbers (32-bit random numbers in this embodiment), which are random values acquired every time a two-dimensional code is created.

  Then, the two-dimensional code is read by the portable terminal 1100 and accessed to the URL of the Web server 203 specified from the two-dimensional code, so that the game history and the like of today specified from the two-dimensional code are provided in the Web server 203. It is reflected in the contents of the operator database.

  Also, from the time when the password is authenticated until today's game data is selected and until a two-dimensional code that can identify today's game history is displayed, entry of a new password is prohibited. And a two-dimensional code that can identify the game history of the day is displayed, and when the display is cleared, the password stored in the password storage area, the total number of games stored in the personal history storage area, BB Number of times, number of RBs, number of games by character, type of mission accomplished, level value stored in level storage area, story stage stored in story storage area, effect setting 1 stored in effect setting storage area The contents of .about.4 are all cleared, and password input is permitted again.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, by inputting a password when starting a game, an effect reflecting past game history such as a level, a story, and an effect setting at the time of previous game is executed. This makes it possible to produce effects that are continuous over a long period of time. In addition, since the password is included in the two-dimensional code that is output to specify a new game history, the password issuance is performed by authenticating the password included in the two-dimensional code at the Web server 203 that issues the password. It is possible to determine whether the player has received the game, and even if a third party obtains another person's password and plays the game to obtain a two-dimensional code, or obtains another person's two-dimensional code. However, the game history specified from the two-dimensional code cannot be reflected in the player's own, and a new game history can be taken over by the player who has received the password, while the password is issued. It becomes impossible for a player other than the player to take over the game history. As a result, it is meaningless to divert or steal a password or a two-dimensional code. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the diversion or theft of a password and a two-dimensional code.

  In addition, since the password changes according to a random value that changes every time the password is issued by the Web server 203, even if a game history having the same content is specified, the password is not necessarily the same. It becomes difficult to guess.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a storage area for the number of games by character stored in the two-dimensional code.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the storage area for the number of games by character stored in the two-dimensional code is character 1, character 1 game number, character 2, character 2 game number, character 3, character 3 game. A storage area for number, character 4, and character 4 game numbers is allocated.

  Character 1 is a 4-bit storage in which character type data indicating the type of character corresponding to the number of games by character in which the largest number of games among the number of games by character stored in the personal history storage area is stored. This is an area and stores one of values 0 to 11 corresponding to the characters A to L.

  The number of characters per game is a 7-bit storage area in which the number of games played by selecting the character indicated by the character type data stored in character 1 is stored, and stored in character 1 in the range of 0-99. The value of the last three digits or more of the number of games stored in the number of games by character corresponding to the character indicated by the character type data to be stored (for example, 42 for 4230 games) is stored. In other words, the value (99) indicating a maximum of 9900 games can be stored by truncating the last two digits.

  The character 2 stores 4-bit character type data indicating the character type corresponding to the number of games by character in which the second largest number of games is stored among the number of games by character stored in the personal history storage area. And any one of values 0 to 11 corresponding to the characters A to L is stored.

  The number of characters 2 game is a 6-bit storage area in which the number of games played by selecting the character indicated by the character type data stored in character 2 is stored, and stored in character 2 in the range of 0 to 63. The value of the last three digits or more of the number of games stored in the number of games by character corresponding to the character indicated by the character type data to be stored is stored. That is, the value of the last two digits is truncated, so that a value (63) indicating a maximum of 6300 games can be stored.

  The character 3 is a 4-bit storing character type data indicating the character type corresponding to the number of games by character in which the third largest number of games is stored among the number of games by character stored in the personal history storage area. And any one of values 0 to 11 corresponding to the characters A to L is stored.

  The number of characters 3 game is a 5-bit storage area in which the number of games played by selecting the character indicated by the character type data stored in character 3 is stored, and stored in character 3 in the range of 0 to 31. The value of the last three digits or more of the number of games stored in the number of games by character corresponding to the character indicated by the character type data to be stored is stored. That is, the value (31) indicating a maximum of 3100 games can be stored by truncating the last two digits.

  The character 4 is 4 bits in which character type data indicating the character type corresponding to the number of games by character in which the fourth largest number of games among the number of games by character stored in the personal history storage area is stored. And any one of values 0 to 11 corresponding to the characters A to L is stored.

  The number of characters 4 game is a 5-bit storage area in which the number of games played by selecting the character indicated by the character type data stored in character 4 is stored, and stored in character 4 in the range of 0 to 31. The value of the last three digits or more of the number of games stored in the number of games by character corresponding to the character indicated by the character type data to be stored is stored. That is, the value (31) indicating a maximum of 3100 games can be stored by truncating the last two digits.

  In addition, after the password is input, until the game is finished (until the two-dimensional code is issued), the player can select five or more types of characters, but when five or more types of characters are selected. The number of characters 1 game, the number of characters 2 games, the number of characters 3 games are only the 4 types of character type data and the number of games by character corresponding to the number of characters (the value of the last 3 digits or more). , It is stored in the number of characters 4 games.

  Further, as described above, only one character can be selected at a time, and a plurality of characters cannot be selected at the same time, and the total number of games by character for one day is one day. The total number of games will never be exceeded. On the other hand, the total number of games that can be executed per day is usually about 9000 games at most (for example, 9360 games per day for 13 hours of sales per day, which is realistic) It is impossible for humans to play more than 9000 games at an earlier interval.

  When the total number of games that can be executed per day is 9000 games, the maximum value that can be taken by the number of games for each character when the player selects and plays only one type of character is 9000 games. .

  Also, assuming that the total number of games that can be executed per day is 9000 games, the maximum number of games by character of the character that played the most games when the player selected and played two types of characters. Is the 8999 game, and the maximum number of games by character of the character that has played the second most is 4500 games (maximum when the number of games by character of the character that has played the most games is 4500 games).

  Also, assuming that the total number of games that can be executed per day is 9000 games, the maximum number of games by character of the character that played the most games when the player selected three types of characters and played. The number of games by character of the character that played the second most games was 4499 games (the number of games played by the character with the most games was 4500 games, and the third most played games) The maximum number of games by character of the character that has played the third most game is 3000 games (the number of games by character of the character that has played the most games). And the number of games by character of the character that played the second most games is 3000 games each. There is maximum).

  Also, assuming that the total number of games that can be executed per day is 9000 games, the maximum number of games by character of the character that played the most games when the player selected four types of characters and played. The number of games by character of the character that played the second most game is 4498 games (the number of games by character of the character that played the most games is 4500 games, the third and fourth most The number of games per character of the characters that played games is the maximum), and the maximum number of games per character of the characters that played the third most is 2999 games (of the characters that played the most games) The number of games by character is 3001, the number of games by character of the character that has played the second most games is 3 00 is the maximum), and the maximum number of games by character of the character that played the fourth most is 2250 games (the number of games by character of the character that played the most, and the second and third most The number of games by character of the characters who played the game is 2250 games at the maximum).

  In other words, the maximum value of the number of games by character of the character that has played the second most games is ½ of the maximum number of games by character of the character that has played the most games, and the third most games are played. The maximum value of the number of games played for each character by the character is 1/3 of the maximum number of games for each character of the character that played the most games, and the number of games by character of the character that played the fourth most games Is a quarter of the maximum value of the number of games by character of the character that has played the most games.

  Therefore, among the storage areas for the number of games by character assigned to the two-dimensional code, the value stored in the storage area for storing the number of games per character, that is, the number of games by character of the character that has played the most games. Is set to 99 indicating 9900, which is more than 9000, which is the total number of games that can be executed per day, and a 7-bit area capable of storing 99 is allocated, whereas character 2 games The maximum value stored in the storage area in which the number, that is, the number of games by character of the character that has played the second most game, is less than 9000, which is the total number of games that can be executed in one day, It is set to 63 indicating 1/2 of 9000, that is, 6300, which is larger than the maximum value of the number of games by character of the character that has played the second most game. 63 6-bit area capable of storing is assigned.

  In addition, the maximum value stored in the storage area for storing the number of characters 3 games, that is, the number of games by character of the character that played the third most game, is 1/2 of 9000, that is, the second most frequently. 3100 which is smaller than the maximum value of the number of games per character of the character who played the game of 1/3 of 9000, that is, 3100 which is larger than the maximum value of the number of games per character of the character who performed the third largest number of games 31 And a 4-bit area capable of storing 31 is allocated.

  In addition, the maximum value stored in the storage area for storing the number of characters 4 games, that is, the number of games by character of the character that has played the fourth most game, is 1/3 of 9000, that is, the third most frequently. 3100 which is less than the maximum value of the number of games per character of the character who played the game of ¼, which is 1/4 of 9000, that is, 3100 which is larger than the maximum value of the number of games per character of the character who performed the fourth most games 31 And a 4-bit area capable of storing 31 is allocated.

  In this way, in this embodiment, the number of occurrences for each type of specific event that can occur mutually exclusively, such as the number of games for each character, is output in a format with a limited storage capacity such as a two-dimensional code. When the storage area is set, the first storage area to which the storage capacity is allocated so that the maximum value that can be stored is N or more when the total number of occurrences of the specific event is N (9000). The number of characters per game), the second storage area (number of characters 2 games) to which the storage capacity is allocated so that the maximum storable value is less than N and equal to or greater than 1 / 2N, and these first storage areas A third storage area (type character data) that stores type data (character type data) that can specify the type of the specific event in which the number of occurrences is stored in the second storage area (number of character 2 games). Character 1, Cat 2), and the number of occurrences of the most specific type of the plurality of types of specific events is stored in the first storage area (number of characters per game), and the type of the next most frequent type is specified. The number of occurrences of events is stored in the second storage area (number of characters 2 games), and the specific events stored in the first storage area (number of characters 1 game) and the second storage area (number of characters 2 games) are stored. By storing the type data indicating the type (character type data) in the third storage area (character 1, character 2), the first storage area (number of characters 1 game) and the second storage area (character 2 game) The maximum number of specific events of the type that occurred most frequently among the multiple types of specific events without securing the capacity (9000 (= 90)) that can store the maximum value at which each specific event can occur. Even if the value N is taken, Even if the number of occurrences of a specific event of the type that occurred frequently and the number of occurrences of the specific event of the type that occurred the next time are almost equal (4500 each), the number of occurrences of each can be stored Therefore, even when a game history including the number of occurrences of each of a plurality of types of specific events is output within a predetermined data capacity range using a two-dimensional code, etc. By reducing the amount of data required to output the number of occurrences, more game histories can be output.

  Furthermore, the fourth storage area (number of characters 3 games) to which the storage capacity is allocated so that the maximum storable value is smaller than 1 / 2N and equal to or greater than 1 / 3N, and the maximum storable value is less than 1 / 3N. The fifth storage area (number of characters 4 games) to which the storage capacity is assigned so as to be smaller than 1 / 4N is assigned, and the fourth storage is assigned to the third storage area (character 3 and character 4). Since the type data (character type data) that can specify the type of the specific event having the number of occurrences stored in the area and the fifth storage area is stored, the third storage area (number of characters per game) ) And the fourth storage area (number of characters 2 games), each of which is the largest of a plurality of types of specific events without securing a capacity (9000 (= 90)) that can store the maximum value at which a specific event can occur. Seed species Even if the number of occurrences of a specific event takes the maximum value N, the number of occurrences of the specific event of the most frequently occurring type and the number of occurrence of the specific event of the next most frequent occurrence of the third most specific event Even when the number of occurrences of the 4th most specific event is almost equal (when it is 2250 respectively), it is possible to store the number of occurrences of each, so it is possible to store multiple types of specific events. The amount of data required to output the number of occurrences for each type can be further reduced.

  Further, in this embodiment, the capacity of the storage area is set as described above as an area for storing the number of games by character in which the total number of occurrences of the specific event is equal to the total number of games that can be executed in one day in the two-dimensional code. Since it is set, the amount of data required to output the number of games for each character that can reach 9000 games per day is reduced. Many game histories can be output.

  Further, when storing the number of games by character in the two-dimensional code, the last two digits are truncated and stored, and when managing on the Web server 203 side as will be described later, a value multiplied by 100 is managed as the number of games by character. Thus, it is possible to further reduce the storage capacity when storing the game history in which the numerical value becomes large like the number of games for each character in the two-dimensional code.

  Further, it is not a numerical value that can be estimated from a certain degree of probability such as the number of games for each character arbitrarily selected by the player as a specific event, that is, the number of BBs or the number of RBs. Since the capacity of the storage area is set as described above as an area for storing the number of occurrences of specific events that can be sufficiently biased to characters or dispersed among multiple characters in the two-dimensional code, Even if the number of specific events that occur most frequently is biased or even when multiple types of specific events occur evenly, the number of occurrences for each type of specific event can be output to a certain degree of accuracy, and the storage capacity is also reduced. It is also possible.

  Further, the number of games for each character arbitrarily selected by the player is output as the game history information, so that the character selected by the player from the game history information, that is, the player's preference can be specified. When providing a privilege in the Web server 203, it is possible to set a privilege granting condition, a privilege type, and the like according to the player's preference.

  The above effect can be obtained in the same way as long as it applies to an exclusive event that can be arbitrarily selected by the player. For example, the player can arbitrarily select an effect such as BGM in the bonus. When possible, the same effect as described above can be obtained even when the number of selections for each type of effect selected by the player during the bonus is output as game history information.

  In this embodiment, after the password is input, the player can select five or more characters until the game is finished (until the two-dimensional code is issued). Only a storage area for four types of character-specific games is provided.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, when five or more types of characters are selected, the four types of character type data and the corresponding number of games by character (the last three digits or more) are selected in descending order of the number of games by character. Only the value) is stored in the number of characters 1 game, the number of characters 2 games, the number of characters 3 games, and the number of characters 4 games, and the number of games for each character after that is not output. That is, in such a case, since the number of types of specific events having a large number of occurrences is preferentially stored in the two-dimensional code, even if a type of specific event exceeding the number of types that can be stored occurs, it is not output. The number of occurrences can be minimized.

  Assuming that the number of types of specific events that exceed the number of types that can be stored has occurred, there is a high possibility that the number of types of specific events with the smallest number of occurrences is very small, and such a small number of occurrences. While the influence of not accumulating the number is limited, it is possible to use the storage area more meaningfully if the number of occurrences of specific events of such a kind with less influence is not stored in the two-dimensional code.

  In this embodiment, a two-dimensional code is applied as an output format for outputting a game history. However, as long as the game history is output in at least an output format with a limited output capacity, a bar code, a game Even when character information similar to the password entered at the start is applied as an output format, data output of the number of occurrences for each type of specific event that can occur mutually exclusive as described above In addition, as the storage area, when the total number in which a specific event can occur is N, the first storage area to which the storage capacity is allocated so that the maximum value that can be stored is N or more, and the maximum storage capacity The second storage area to which the storage capacity is assigned so that the value is smaller than N and equal to or greater than 1 / 2N, and the type of specific event in which the number of occurrences is stored in the first storage area and the second storage area Can be specified A third storage area in which type data is stored, and the number of occurrences of a specific event having occurred most frequently among a plurality of types of specific events is stored in the first storage area, and the next most frequent occurrence Storing the number of occurrences of a specific event of a type in the second storage area, and storing type data indicating the type of the specific event stored in the first storage area and the second storage area in the third storage area Thus, it is possible to reduce the amount of data required to output the number of occurrences of each of a plurality of types of specific events, and to output more game histories.

  Further, in this embodiment, the number of games by character is applied as a plurality of types of specific events that can occur exclusively with each other. By applying the storage method, it is possible to reduce the amount of data required to output the number of occurrences for each type of a plurality of types of specific events. As a plurality of types of specific events that can occur mutually exclusive, in addition to the number of games by character, for example, for each type of bonus (RB, BB (1), BB (2)) with respect to the number of bonus occurrences Of the game state with respect to the total number of games generated (for example, a normal game state unfavorable for the player, an advantageous game state controlled favorably for the player (a state in which an operation mode advantageous to the player is notified or specified) The amount of data required to output the number of occurrences of multiple types of specific events even when applying the number of games for each type)) and applying the storage area as described above This makes it possible to output more game histories.

  In this embodiment, the game history after the password is input is output as a two-dimensional code. However, an operation indicating the player's intention to start a predetermined game is performed without inputting the password. The game history may be output as a two-dimensional code.

  In this embodiment, when storing the number of games by character in the two-dimensional code, the last two digits are truncated and stored. However, the number of games by character itself may be stored in the two-dimensional code.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the password is input, until the game is finished (until the two-dimensional code is issued), the player can select five or more types of characters. Is a configuration in which only a storage area for the number of games by character for four types is provided, but a storage area for the number of games by character for the number of characters that can be selected may be provided.

  Next, the Web servers 203a to 203d constituting the game management apparatus of the present invention will be described. The Web servers 203a to 203d are configured by a general server computer including a CPU, a RAM, a hard disk, and the like. It can be accessed from the portable terminal 1100 via the Internet, and performs management of game history, issuance of passwords, granting of benefits by points, and the like. Note that the Web server 203 of this embodiment is provided with a user ID that is uniquely assigned to a user automatically given by a mobile phone carrier that provides a mobile phone service to a distribution request in access. It is possible to access not only functional mobile phones but also high-functional mobile phones (so-called smart phones) to which user IDs are not given to these distribution requests.

  As shown in FIG. 19, data of various contents related to a community site constructed by the Web server 203 and data of various contents related to an actual machine linked site are stored in each of the Web servers 203a to 203d constituting the Web server 203. Yes.

  As various contents related to the community site, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, SHOP content capable of exchanging the possession points given to the player by renewing the game history with privilege content, Mini-game content that can play mini-games (slot games in this example) that vary in symbols that are dedicated to the community that are not related to individual models, and target model information that can acquire information on target models on actual machine-linked sites Content, content of target model site information that can acquire site information of the target model for which detailed information on the target model of the actual machine-linked site can be obtained, and information about each of these contents is included in each Web server 203a-d. Are stored in the same manner, so that any of the Web servers 203a to 203d Even if Seth, each content of the community site is adapted to be delivered.

  In addition, various contents related to the actual machine link site are provided for each target model, and as the contents, as shown in FIG. 19, a password for issuing a password to be input to the slot machine of the model is shown. Issued content, game history content that allows you to check the game history of the model, mission achievement content that allows you to check the achievement status of missions set for the model, and information on the game method (how to play) for the model Information content that can be used to check information such as limited (confidential) information or original information, model information content that can check model information (spec information) of the model, and each genre (total, number of games, level) of the model Ranking content that can confirm the ranking of the Mini-game content that can be played by a mini-game (in this embodiment, a slot game) in which the design of the unique character fluctuates is included, and information about each content is similarly stored in each Web server 203a-d. As a result, regardless of which of the Web servers 203a to 203d is accessed, each content of the actual machine linked site is distributed.

  Further, in addition to the data related to the contents of each site, a player database for managing the game history of the player shown in FIG. 17, a game history database for managing the game history for each game, and privilege data given to the player Various databases such as a privilege database for storing the password, a password issuance processing program for providing a password issuance function of the Web server 203, a game history management processing program for providing a management function of a game history, and each model described above Game common engine program for providing mini-games (slot games), password issue processing program, game history management processing program, and game common engine program are commonly used to refer to the above-mentioned various databases For database reference Module program and the like are likewise stored in the Web server 203A～d.

  Therefore, each of the Web servers 203a to 203d of the present embodiment is configured so that, for example, the model A to C for the Web server 203a, the models D to F for the Web server 203b, as illustrated in FIG. Instead of managing game histories and issuing passwords for models assigned to individual Web servers 203a-d, such as models G to I for the Web server 203c and models J to L for the Web server 203d, FIG. As shown in FIG. 27 (a), all of the Web servers 203a to 203d can manage game histories and issue passwords for all models up to models A to L. Even if the number of accesses exceeds the maximum number of simultaneous accesses of one server computer constituting the Web servers 203a to 203d, these accesses can be processed. It has been.

  That is, even if distribution requests exceeding the distribution capability of one server computer are concentrated on one model, processing corresponding to the access exceeding the distribution capability of the one server computer, for example, Model information that is gaming machine information of the slot machine can be distributed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 26, each web server 203a to 203d of this embodiment has a mini game program for each model, which is a program dedicated to each model, a player database, a game history database, A database reference common module program that can be used in common when referring to data stored in various databases such as a member information database is stored, and slot games executed in these mini games are stored in the portable terminal 1100. Since the game common engine program that describes the contents of the core processing to be executed between and is stored, compared to the case where all of these mini game programs are individually developed for each model, The memory capacity required for storage in the mini game program can be reduced.

  Furthermore, when a mini game program for each model refers to data stored in various databases, the database reference common module program is read and executed, and when playing a game, the game common engine program is read. As a result, it is not necessary to develop a database reference program for each model-specific mini game program for each model. Development period can be reduced.

  In the player database of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17 (a), site management uniquely assigned to each player registered as a member for each model ID that can identify each model individually. Corresponding to the ID, the current status (standby, playing), password (last issued), number of accesses (number of passwords issued), total number of games, total number of BBs, total number of RBs , Current level, stage of current story, setting contents of production settings 1 to 4, achievement status for each mission (1 for missions that have been achieved, 0 for missions that have not yet been achieved), for each character corresponding to characters A to L Stores the number of games.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (b), the game history database is randomly acquired by the slot machine 1 at the end of the game corresponding to the site management ID and game date and time of the player who played the game. Random number, number of games in the game, number of BBs in the game, number of RBs in the game, level value at the end of the game, story stage at the end of the game, at the end of the game The setting contents of the production settings 1 to 4, the achievement status by mission in the game, and the number of games by character corresponding to the characters A to L are stored.

  As described above, the number of games by character specified from the two-dimensional code is a value obtained by omitting the last two digits. Therefore, the number of games by character in the player database and the game history database is specified from the two-dimensional code. A value obtained by multiplying the number of games for each character multiplied by 100 is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 17C, the privilege database corresponds to the privilege ID that can identify the privilege, the storage location of the privilege data, the type of privilege data, the type of condition for exchanging the privilege, the condition of the corresponding type Stores the value (number of owned points). As the type of condition, level, mission achievement rate, number of games, number of BBs, number of RBs, number of games by character for each character, and possession points can be set when giving in exchange for possession points. If the condition value according to the type, for example, the condition is an owned point, the number of owned points necessary for the exchange can be set.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the player database and the game history database used for issuing passwords and updating the game history are stored in the Web servers 203a to 203d. The amount of communication data between the Web servers 203a to 203d and the authentication server 205 or the registration server 206 is remarkably reduced as compared with the case where a database or the like is stored in the authentication server 205 or the registration server 206 that is a DB server. Therefore, it is preferable because stable operation of the system can be secured.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, in the player database and game history database stored in the Web servers 203a to 203d that can be directly accessed from the Internet network, the user ID (U- ID), open ID and authentication password, not the password for authentication, but managing information such as game history and level in association with the site management ID. For example, the Web server 203a-d is illegally accessed and the data is Even if the data is illegally acquired, the site management ID cannot identify who the data belongs to, and thus security against such unauthorized access can be improved.

  Next, the authentication server 205 and the registration server 206 constituting the game management apparatus of the present invention will be described. The authentication server 205 and the registration server 206 are general servers including a CPU, a RAM, a hard disk, and the like. 18 is configured by a computer, and the Web servers 203a to 203d are connected to the Web servers 203a to 203d so that the registration server 206 can receive the member information received at the time of member registration as the member information shown in FIG. The authentication server 205 accesses the Web servers 203a to 203d based on the information of each player (member) registered in the member information databases 1 and 2 by performing processing for registration in the databases 1 and 2. Perform user authentication.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20, the authentication server 205 stores an executable authentication processing program for giving the user authentication function to the authentication server 205, and the registration server 206. Includes a registration processing program for granting a function for registering member information to the member information databases 1 and 2 to the authentication server 205 in an executable manner.

  Further, the member information databases 1 and 2 shown in FIG. 18 are stored in common in the authentication server 205 and the registration server 206, and the member information stored in the authentication server 205 and the registration server 206. By updating the data in the databases 1 and 2 so that both are the same, the authentication server 205 can access the data in the member information databases 1 and 2 without accessing the registration server 206 during authentication. Authentication can be performed based on this.

  Here, the member information databases 1 and 2 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 18. The member information database 1 includes a mobile terminal 1100 that is an ordinary function mobile phone, and a user who receives a distribution request for access. This is a database in which member information of a player (member) who can acquire an ID (U-ID) is registered. The member information database 1 is a mobile terminal 1100 owned by a high-function mobile phone (smartphone). It is a database in which member information of a player (member) who cannot obtain a user ID (U-ID) from a distribution request for access is registered.

  In the member information database 1, as shown in FIG. 18 (a), the user of the player (member) is associated with the site management ID assigned to the player (member) who possesses the normal function mobile phone. ID (U-ID), ownership points, and member attribute information (personal information) consisting of a member's name (first name and last name), gender, age, birthday, occupation, address, and e-mail address are registered. .

  On the other hand, in the member information database 2, as shown in FIG. 18 (b), the player (member) is associated with the site management ID assigned to the player (member) possessing the high-function mobile phone. Open ID (for example, Yahoo ID or Google ID) acquired from a specific portal site, password for authentication, ownership point, member's name (first name and last name), gender, age, birthday, occupation, address, Member attribute information (personal information) consisting of an e-mail address is registered.

  That is, in the member information databases 1 and 2, a user ID (U-ID), an open ID, and an authentication password for authenticating the accessing user (player) are stored in association with the site management ID. Since the user ID (U-ID), the open ID, and the authentication password match, the site management ID of the user (player) who has been authenticated can be quickly identified. .

  The member information databases 1 and 2 are stored in the authentication server 205 and the registration server 206 that cannot be directly accessed from the Internet network by being locally connected to the Web servers 203a to 203d. Therefore, it is possible to prevent as much as possible that the user ID (U-ID), the open ID, and the authentication password are illegally acquired and the player who is a member is specified. .

  Next, the operation of the Web server 203 (Web servers 203a to 203d) when accessing the community site constructed by the Web server 203 from the mobile terminal 1100 will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  When accessing the community site, the top page of the community site shown in FIG. 25A is distributed from the Web server 203 and displayed on the portable terminal 1100.

  On the top page, various content menus shown in FIG. 25A are provided so as to be selectable. Specifically, the “Member Registration” menu for member registration, the “Target Model” menu for obtaining information on the target model of the actual machine linked site, and the detailed information on the target model can be obtained. “Target model site” menu for acquiring model site information, “SHOP” menu for exchanging owned points with privileged content, “News” menu for acquiring the latest information on the site, In addition, a “community-only mini-game” menu or the like is provided for executing a slot game (mini-game) in which symbols dedicated to the community vary.

  Here, in order for a player to use a community site and an actual machine linked site that is a link site of the community site, it is necessary to register as a member in advance. Select the menu and register as a member.

  The operation of the Web servers 203a to 203d when performing these member registrations is shown in FIG.

  In response to the reception of the member registration page request transmitted from the portable terminal 1100 by selecting the member registration menu, the Web servers 203a to 203d (any of the Web servers 203a to 203d) first request the member registration page. It is determined whether or not the source mobile terminal is a smartphone.

  Whether or not these are smartphones can be determined based on whether or not a user ID (U-ID) is included in the User-Agent header included in the received member registration page request, for example.

  When the smart phone cannot acquire the user ID (U-ID) because the user ID (U-ID) is not included, the smart phone member registration page is distributed (returned).

  This smart phone member registration page has an input part for entering personal information (member information) necessary for member registration such as name, address, and email address, as well as an input part for an open ID and password. After inputting information corresponding to each input unit, the user selects and executes “registration execution” provided on the smart phone member registration page, so that the open ID and password input to each input unit are entered. A registration request including personal information is transmitted to the Web servers 203a to 203d.

  On the other hand, when the user ID (U-ID) is included in the User-Agent header and the mobile phone is a normal function mobile phone capable of acquiring the user ID (U-ID), the authentication server 205 A determination request including the user ID (U-ID) is output to determine whether the user ID (U-ID) has already been registered in the member information database 1.

  The authentication server 205 determines whether the same user ID (U-ID) as the user ID (U-ID) included in the determination request is already stored in the member information database 1 or not. It is determined whether or not the ID (U-ID) has already been registered. If the ID (U-ID) has already been stored, the determination result of “with registration” including the user ID (U-ID) is sent to the Web server 203a˜. If it is not stored, the determination result of “no registration” including the user ID (U-ID) is output to the Web servers 203a to 203d.

  When the determination result of the authentication server 205 is “Registered”, the Web servers 203a to 203d distribute the registered page including a message indicating that the member registration has already been performed, so that the registered page becomes portable. It is displayed on terminal 1100 to notify that it has already been registered.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the authentication server 205 is “no registration”, the Web servers 203a to 203d distribute (reply) the portable member registration page. This portable member registration page has only an input section for entering personal information (name, address, e-mail address, etc.) necessary for membership registration, and the player has his / her own personal information ( After inputting the member information), a registration request including personal information (member information) input to each input unit is made by selecting and operating “registration execution” provided on the portable member registration page. Sent to 203a-d.

  The Web servers 203a to 203d that have received the registration request determine whether or not the user ID (U-ID) is included in the User-Agent header of the registration request, and the user ID (U-ID) is included. If so, a registration request including the user ID (U-ID) and the received personal information (member information) is output to the registration server 206.

  The registration server 206 assigns a unique site management ID to the newly registered player (member) in response to the output of the registration request from the Web servers 203a to 203d, and associates it with the assigned site management ID. The user ID (U-ID) and personal information (member information) included in the registration request are registered in the member information database 1.

  Then, by outputting the registration completion including the user ID (U-ID) and the site management ID to the Web servers 203a to 203d, the fact that the member registration has been completed for the mobile terminal 1100 from the Web servers 203a to 203d. A registration completion page to be notified is distributed. At this time, the site management ID included in the registration completion is stored in the player database of all the Web servers 203a to 203d, so that the player (member) can use the actual machine linked site.

  Then, the registration server 206 outputs a data update request including the user ID (U-ID), site management ID, and personal information (member information) of the newly registered member to the authentication server 205. The data in the member information database 1 stored in the authentication server 205 is updated to be the same as the member information database 1 in the registration server 206.

  On the other hand, when the user ID (U-ID) is not included in the User-Agent header of the registration request received from the mobile terminal 1100, the Web servers 203a to 203d determine that the open ID included in the received registration request is included. A request is output to the authentication server 205 to determine whether or not the open ID has already been registered in the member information database 2.

  The authentication server 205 determines whether or not the open ID is already registered based on whether or not the same open ID as the open ID included in the determination request is already stored in the member information database 2. If it is already stored, the determination result of “with registration” including the open ID is output to the Web servers 203a to 203d, and if not stored, the determination result of “no registration” including the open ID is output. Are output to the Web servers 203a to 203d.

  When the determination result of the authentication server 205 is “registered”, the Web servers 203a to 203d distribute the registered page including a message indicating that the member registration has already been performed with the same open ID, The registered page is displayed on the mobile terminal 1100 to notify that it has already been registered with the same open ID.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the authentication server 205 is “no registration”, the Web servers 203a to 203d use the registration request including the open ID, password, and personal information (member information) included in the received registration request for registration. Output to the server 206.

  The registration server 206 assigns a unique site management ID to the newly registered player (member) in response to the output of the registration request from the Web servers 203a to 203d, and associates it with the assigned site management ID. Then, the open ID, password, and personal information (member information) included in the registration request are registered in the member information database 2.

  Then, by outputting registration completion including the open ID and the site management ID to the Web servers 203a to 203d, there is a registration completion page for notifying the mobile terminal 1100 that the member registration has been completed from the Web servers 203a to 203d. be delivered. At this time, the site management ID included in the registration completion is stored in the player database of all the Web servers 203a to 203d, so that the player (member) can use the actual machine linked site.

  In addition, when the registration completion page is distributed and the browser installed in the mobile terminal 1100 can store cookie data, the Web servers 203a to 203d are used as cookie data corresponding to the Web servers 203a to 203d. By storing the cookie data in which the open ID and password are described in the browser, the open ID and password described in the cookie data can be acquired.

  Then, the registration server 206 outputs a data update request including the newly registered member's open ID, password, site management ID, and personal information (member information) to the authentication server 205, whereby the authentication server 205 Is updated to be the same as the member information database 1 of the registration server 206.

  Next, the flow of authentication when a player who has performed membership registration accesses a community site or an actual machine linked site will be described with reference to FIG.

  When there is an access, the Web servers 203a to 203d determine whether the request transmission source mobile phone is based on whether or not the user ID (U-ID) is included in the User-Agent header included in the request in the access. It is determined whether the terminal is a smartphone.

  When the user ID (U-ID) is included, an authentication request including the user ID (U-ID) is output to the authentication server 205.

  Based on whether or not the user ID (U-ID) included in the authentication request is registered in the member information database 1, the authentication server 205 determines that the accessed mobile terminal is the registered member. It authenticates whether or not it is a portable terminal, that is, whether or not the accessing player is a member, and returns an authentication result.

  On the other hand, if the user ID (U-ID) is not included, as described above, the open ID and password described in the cookie data stored in the browser when the member registration is completed are acquired. An authentication request including the acquired open ID and password is output to the authentication server 205.

  The authentication server 205 is registered in the open ID member information database 2 included in the authentication request, and whether or not the password corresponding to the registered open ID matches the password included in the authentication request. Based on this, it authenticates whether the accessing smart phone is the smart phone of the player registered as a member, that is, whether the accessing player is a member, and returns an authentication result as a response.

  When the authentication result is authentication NG, distribution (reply) of the authentication NG page displays that the member cannot be used because the member has not been registered. Note that a menu linked to the member registration page is provided on the authentication NG page, and the player can perform member registration by selecting the menu.

  Further, when the authentication result is authentication OK, when login is permitted and access is to update the game history with a page corresponding to the access request, for example, the two-dimensional code output from the slot machine 1 The game history is updated (game history data registration and the like), and a game history page including the updated game history is distributed.

  FIG. 25B shows an example of a page that is distributed on the actual machine link site of this embodiment when these logins are authenticated.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), the upper and lower end areas of the page are common areas in which the contents common to each model are displayed, and the central portion sandwiched between the common areas is This is a model-specific area where content specific to each model is displayed. For example, it is selected on the target model list page displayed by selecting the “target model” menu in FIG. The contents of the selected model are displayed in the model-specific area.

  In the upper common area, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), a password to be input to the slot machine 1 of the model displayed in the model specific area is issued together with the name of the player (member) and the number of owned points. There is a “issue password” menu.

  Therefore, if the player wants to issue a password to be input to the slot machine 1, the “issue password” menu is selected with the model of the slot machine 1 to be played displayed in the model-specific area. It ’s fine.

  In the lower common area, as shown in FIG. 25B, a menu button “go to community site” for moving to the top page of the community site shown in FIG. A menu button for “mini game” for executing a slot game (mini game) specific to the displayed model and a menu button for “SHOP” for exchanging owned points for privilege content are provided. Yes.

  On the other hand, in the model-specific area, as shown in FIG. 25B, the model name, new arrival information related to the model, an image (icon) of the model, and the player (member) of the model Current game level and the “game history” menu button for displaying the game history of the player (member) for the model, and information and limitations on the game method (how to play) of the model ( (Confidential) Menu button for “Information” for displaying information and original information, etc., and “Mission Achieved” for displaying the clear (achieved) status of the player (member) for the mission set for the model "Situation" menu button, "Ranking" menu button to display various rankings, etc. for the model, and the player (member) exchanges points for possession Other menu buttons of "acquisition content" in order to display a list of bonus content, which is given to the player (member) is provided by a given grant conditions are met.

  Here, the slot game of this embodiment that is executed when the “mini game” menu button is operated will be briefly described. When the “mini game” menu button is operated, the display is displayed in the model-specific area at that time. If the model A information is displayed in the model-specific area, for example, if the model A mini-game program is executed, the model A is unique to the model A used for the model A. If the slot game in which the character A is displayed as a winning symbol is displayed and the model B information is displayed in the model-specific area, the model B mini-game program is executed. A slot game in which a character B unique to the model B used for the model B is displayed as a symbol is displayed.

  When these slot games are executed, as described above, the model A mini-game program and the model B mini-game program are used for the variable display, the stop operation, the lottery, and the like, which are the basic operations of the slot game. The game common engine program in which the basic operation is described is used in common, and the database reference common module program is used in common, and the player's level value and total of the player's model from the player database, game history database, etc. The number of games and the mission achievement status are acquired, and a slot game corresponding to the acquired level value, the total number of games and the mission achievement status is executed.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the conditions regarding the acquired level value, the total number of games, and the mission achievement status are satisfied, and if they are satisfied, the winning symbol is increased by increasing the number of winning characters. The number of games that can be executed in one day increases, or a special character is added to the symbol.

  If the result of the slot game is a win, a predetermined number of points is added to the possession points.

  Next, operations of the Web server 203 and the slot machine 1 when issuing a password and playing a game in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As described above, when a new password issuance request is made from the portable terminal 1100 by operating the “password issuance” menu button, the web server 203 (any of the web servers 203a to 203d) is shown in FIG. An authentication process is performed to authenticate whether or not the accessing player is a member in cooperation with the authentication server 205.

  If the authentication is OK, the site management ID stored in the member information database 1 in association with the user ID (U-ID) or the site stored in the member information database 2 in association with the open ID The management ID is acquired from the authentication server 205 and specified, and the level, story stage, and production setting stored in the player database in association with the site management ID are extracted and a password is issued.

  The password is generated by a procedure reverse to the procedure shown in FIG. First, the level, story stage, and effect setting stored in the player database in association with the specified site management ID are extracted, and a 30-bit value is created based on the extracted data. At this time, when it is the player's birthday or when it is an anniversary such as one month from registration, anniversary data is also set to create a 30-bit value. Next, a 5-bit random value is acquired, and the acquired value is added as a hash value and a lower 5-bit value to obtain a 35-bit value.

  Next, a 5-bit random value different from the update cycle used for acquiring the hash value is acquired as a random value, and the slot machine 1 uses the acquired random value and the bit shuffle table shown in FIG. Perform reverse conversion. That is, the Web server 203 has the same bit shuffle table as that provided in the slot machine 1, and moves the value of the bit specified in the row corresponding to the random value acquired in the bit shuffle table to the corresponding bit position. Perform the conversion to be performed. For example, if the acquired random value is 0011 (= 3), the lower 18th bit value moves to the 0th bit, and the lower 11th bit value moves to the 1st bit.

  Next, the 35-bit value converted using the bit shuffle table and the random value is shifted to the left by the bit of the random value. At this time, the value overflowed in the left direction is shifted to the lower bits.

  Next, the value used for the bit shift, that is, the value of each bit of the random value is changed between the lower 5th bit and the lower 6th bit of the 35 bit value after the bit shift, and the lower 11th bit and the lower bit. A value of 40 bits is added between the 12th bit, the lower 17th bit and the lower 18th bit, the lower 23th bit and the lower 24th bit, and the lower 29th bit and the lower 30th bit. And Next, the created 40-bit value is divided every 5 bits, replaced with a decimal number, and the replaced value is replaced with a character based on the password analysis table shown in FIG. To do.

  Next, it is determined whether or not it matches the password registered in the corresponding site management ID of the player database, that is, the password issued last time, and if it matches, it matches the previous password in the procedure described above. The password is generated again until it is determined not to do so.

  The Web server 203 issues a password that does not match the previous password as described above, transmits it to the mobile terminal 1100 that issued the issue request, and sets the site management ID of the player who issued the issue request in the player database. The corresponding password is updated to the password issued this time, and the status of the corresponding site management ID is updated during the game. Note that when a password issuance request is accepted, password issuance is not prohibited even if the status of the corresponding site management ID is in game, and a new password issuance request is accepted in this situation. Even if a password is issued, a new password is issued and the previous password becomes invalid.

  When the password is issued in response to the password issuance request, the issued password is displayed on the portable terminal 1100, and the player inputs the displayed password into the slot machine 1. Then, in the slot machine 1 in which the password is input, the input password is analyzed as described above, and when the password is authenticated, the level specified from the password, the stage of the story, and the production setting are set on the slot machine 1 side. As a result, it is possible to play a game by taking over the level, story stage, and production settings managed by the Web server 203. At this time, the password is stored in the password storage area, and the update of the personal history storage area is started.

  In addition, it is possible to set anniversary data for the password as described above. When a specific anniversary is set as the anniversary data, an effect peculiar to the anniversary is executed. It becomes possible.

  Then, when the player finishes the game and selects “Create 2D code” from the main menu screen, the password stored in the password storage area, the total number of games stored in the personal history storage area, the number of BBs, Number of RBs, type of mission accomplished, number of games by character, level value stored in level storage area, story stage stored in story storage area, production settings 1 to 1 stored in production setting storage area 4, a game random number is acquired from a game history consisting of 4 and a random number updated within a certain range, and a two-dimensional code is generated from these data and a URL indicating the location of the update page. At the same time, the personal history storage area is initialized.

  The player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the portable terminal 1100 and makes an update request including the game history, password, and game random number analyzed from the two-dimensional code to the Web server 203 to thereby obtain the two-dimensional code. Can be reflected in the player database of the Web server 203.

  If the mobile terminal 1100 is a normal function mobile phone, a user ID (U-ID) is added to the update request by the mobile phone carrier, and authentication is performed using the user ID (U-ID). On the other hand, when the mobile terminal 1100 is a smartphone, as described above, the open ID and password (for authentication) are automatically acquired from the cookie file, and authentication is performed.

  If the authentication is NG, the mobile terminal is notified that the update is impossible. On the other hand, if the authentication is OK, the site management ID registered in the member information database is identified in association with the user ID (U-ID) or open ID, and is associated with the identified site management ID. The password registered in the player database is compared with the password specified from the update request. If the password specified from the update request matches the password registered in the player database, the player is authenticated as the player who issued the password, and the password specified from the update request and The game random number is compared with the password and game random number registered in the game history database in association with the specified site management ID to determine whether or not they match, and if they do not match, specify from the update request Based on the played game history, the corresponding item of the corresponding site management ID in the player database is updated, and the game history specified from the update request in association with the site management ID and the game date (current date data) And game random numbers are registered in the game history database, the status of the corresponding site management ID is updated during standby, and an update is required. And notifies the update completion to the mobile terminal 1100, which were carried out. On the other hand, if the password and game random number specified from the update request match the password and game random number registered in the game history database in association with the specified site management ID, it is used for the previous update request. Since there is a high possibility that the update request is the same as the two-dimensional code that has been issued, the mobile terminal 1100 is notified that the update is impossible.

  If the password registered in the game history database in association with the specified site management ID and the password specified from the update request are collated, the passwords do not match. It is determined whether or not the characters are different by 1 o'clock before and after the arrangement when entering the password. The difference of 1 o'clock before and after the arrangement at the time of password input is the one character before and after the password input screen shown in FIG. 10B. “Y” and “=” correspond.

  And if only one of the characters is a difference other than the difference of one hour before and after, that is, if two or more characters are different or one character is different, but it is not one hour before and after, update The mobile terminal is notified that it is impossible. On the other hand, if it is a difference of 1 hour before and after only one of the characters, it is temporarily authenticated that the player who issued the password is satisfied, and the password specified from the update request and The game random number is compared with the password and game random number registered in the game history database in association with the specified site management ID to determine whether or not they match, and if they do not match, specify from the update request Based on the played game history, the corresponding item of the corresponding site management ID in the player database is updated, and the game history specified from the update request in association with the site management ID and the game date (current date data) And a mobile terminal that registers a game random number in the game history database, updates the status of the corresponding site management ID during standby, and makes an update request Notifying the update completion to the 100.

  At this time, instead of updating all the corresponding items of the corresponding site management ID in the player database based on the game history specified from the update request, the total number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, the player The continuity of the game history, such as the types of missions that can appear with the level value of the corresponding site management ID registered in the database, and the number of games by character that can be selected with the level value of the corresponding site management ID Characters of characters that cannot be selected with the level value of the corresponding site management ID, only updated items that do not affect the level, story stage, production settings, types of missions that do not appear at the level value of the corresponding site management ID Items that affect the continuity of the game history, such as the number of different games, are not updated. In addition, in the notification of update completion, it is also notified that the passwords did not match completely but were in the range of input errors, so that only some items that did not affect continuity were updated. It is supposed to be.

  If the password and game random number specified from the update request match the password and game random number registered in the game history database in association with the specified site management ID, it is used for the previous update request. Since there is a high possibility that the update request is the same as the two-dimensional code that has been issued, the mobile terminal 1100 is notified that the update is impossible.

  In addition, if you forget to obtain a two-dimensional code at the end of the game, even if the status remains in game, issuance of a new password is permitted without making an update request as described above. It is like that.

  As described above, when the player database or the game history database is updated, it is determined whether the updated level value, the total number of games, the number of BBs, and the number of RBs satisfy a predetermined point granting condition. If it is satisfied, the number of points set for the satisfied condition is added to the number of points owned by the player (member).

  In the present embodiment, whether or not these point granting conditions are satisfied and the number of points to be given are specified on the Web server 203 side, but the present invention is not limited to this. At least one of the determination of whether or not the point granting conditions are satisfied and the number of points to be given is performed on the slot machine 1 side, and the information on the satisfied conditions or the number of points to be given is symbolized into a two-dimensional code. You may make it output.

  Next, the operation of the Web server 203 (any one of the Web servers 203a to 203d) at the time of granting (exchange) privilege content based on the possession points will be described based on FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 24, when the player (member) obtains the privilege content, the above-mentioned “SHOP” menu is selected during login to the Web server 203.

  By selecting this “SHOP” menu, a SHOP page request is transmitted from the portable terminal 1100 to the Web server 203.

  When a SHOP page request is made from the mobile terminal 1100, the Web server 203 identifies the number of owned points possessed by the player (member) who has made the SHOP page request from the member information databases 1 and 2, and It is determined whether the number of owned points is equal to or greater than the number of points of privilege content with the least number of points necessary for exchange, that is, whether there is privilege content that can be exchanged with the possessed point at that time.

  If there is no privilege content that can be exchanged, the portable terminal 1100 is notified that the exchange is impossible.

  On the other hand, when there are privilege contents that can be exchanged, all the privilege contents that can be exchanged with the specified number of owned points are extracted from the privilege database shown in FIG. ) Create and distribute the page. At this time, if there is privilege content that has already been acquired by the player (member), the privilege list excluding the privilege content that has already been acquired from the extracted privilege content that can be exchanged ( List) pages may be created and distributed.

  When the player (member) selects a desired privilege from the privilege list (list) page at the mobile terminal 1100 that has received these privilege list (list) pages, data indicating the selected privilege type is sent to the Web server 203. In response to this, the Web server 203 specifies the privilege ID of the privilege data corresponding to the privilege type, and additionally stores the specified privilege ID in the acquired content acquired by the player (member). The completion page is distributed to the mobile terminal 1100, and the fact that the addition (exchange) of the selected privilege content is completed is displayed.

  As described above, in the gaming system of the present embodiment, a plurality of server computers in which the database server that performs registration in the member information databases 1 and 2 and authenticates each member includes the authentication server 205 that performs only authentication processing. Since the authentication server 205 can perform authentication processing regardless of the registration status in the member information databases 1 and 2 in the database server, the member information registration processing is concentrated in one period. Even so, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the authentication process cannot be performed for the registration process and the Web server 203 cannot be used.

  Further, according to the embodiment, in the player database and the game history database for managing the game history of members and the game history of individual games, the information of each player (member) identifies the player (member). For example, the Web server 203 is stored in association with the site management ID, which is management identification information uniquely assigned at the site, instead of the user ID (U-ID) or the open ID that is easy authentication information. Even if the game history and the like of each member is acquired illegally, it is possible to avoid identifying who the game history is, so that the security of the site can be improved.

  Further, according to the embodiment, the Web server 203 for constructing the site is configured by a plurality of server computers 230a to 230d, and data of all models is similarly stored in each of the Web servers 203a to 203d. Therefore, even if distribution requests exceeding the distribution capability by one server computer are concentrated on one model, the gaming machine information can be distributed beyond the distribution capability by the one server computer.

  Further, according to the embodiment, it is determined whether the mobile phone is a conventional normal function mobile phone or a high function mobile phone (smartphone). Different from the authentication using the user ID (U-ID) in the case of a mobile phone, authentication is performed by performing authentication processing based on whether or not the open ID acquired from the Cookie data matches the password. The site can be used for high-function mobile phones (smartphones) as well as conventional normal-function mobile phones.

  Further, according to the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, the game common engine program and the database reference common module program that can use the mini game program of each model are provided. Therefore, the mini game program of each model is provided. Since it is not necessary to individually develop a database reference program for each of the above, it is possible to reduce the development effort and development period of the mini game program for each model.

  Further, according to the embodiment, by issuing a password issuance request at the portable terminal 1100, a password for specifying a past game history is acquired and input when starting a game at the slot machine 1. Thus, it is possible to execute the past game history, that is, the stage reflecting the level, story stage, and stage settings when played on other slot machines, etc., and two-dimensionally at the portable terminal 1100 at the end of the game The game history of the player managed by the Web server 203 is updated to a new game history by acquiring a code and making an update request so that a password for specifying the next new game history can be acquired. As a result, it is possible to produce a continuous performance over a long period of time.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured to analyze a password input by a player and specify a past game history, so that each gaming machine such as the slot machine 1 and other gaming machines, Without connecting to the Web server 203, it is also possible to perform an effect reflecting the past game history of games played on other gaming machines.

  In addition, the password issued by the Web server 203 is registered in association with the site management ID of the player who issued the password issuance request, and the game is finished in the slot machine 1 to specify a new game history. The output two-dimensional code also includes the password entered at the start of the game, the update request includes the password specified from the two-dimensional code, and is included in the password registered in the Web server 203 and the update request. By verifying the password, the player is authenticated as the player who issued the password, and the player's game history is updated to a new game history on the condition that the player has been authenticated. Even if a third party obtains another person's password and plays a game to obtain a two-dimensional code, or obtains another person's two-dimensional code, The game history specified from the two-dimensional code cannot be reflected in its own game history, and it is possible to take over a new game history by a player who has been issued a password while receiving a password. It becomes impossible for a player other than the player to take over the game history. As a result, it is meaningless to divert or steal a password or a two-dimensional code. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the diversion or theft of a password and a two-dimensional code.

  Since the Web server 203 generates a random value every time a password issuance request is received from the portable terminal 1100 and is issued, the same password is used even when a game history having the same content is specified. However, since it is difficult to tamper with the password, it is possible to more reliably prevent the diversion or theft of the password and the two-dimensional code.

  When the Web server 203 receives an update request from the mobile terminal 1100, the Web server 203 collates the password registered in the Web server 203 with the password included in the update request. The player who has performed is authenticated as the player who has issued the password, and the corresponding item of the corresponding site management ID in the player database is updated based on the game history specified from the update request.

  On the other hand, in the slot machine 1, even if there is an input mistake when entering the password, if the data analyzed from the password is normal, the password is authenticated and the mode is shifted to the specific performance mode. Since the password stored in the two-dimensional code is also a password due to an input error, when the two-dimensional code is read and an update request is made to the Web server 203, the password registered in the Web server 203 The passwords included in the update request will not match, and the game history may not be updated.

  For this reason, in the Web server 203 of the present embodiment, even when the password registered in the Web server 203 and the password included in the update request do not match, only one character is different by about 1 hour before and after. The player is authenticated as a player who has been issued a password, assuming that a specific condition that is presumed to be an input error is satisfied, and the corresponding terminal identification information in the player database is determined based on the game history specified from the update request. The corresponding item is updated, and even if the player enters the password incorrectly, the game history is updated if the error is within a range that satisfies a specific condition that is presumed to be an input error. This makes it possible to prevent the game history of playing games during that time from being wasted.

  In addition, if the player who made the update request because the password registered in the Web server 203 matches the password included in the update request is authenticated as the player who has issued the password, it is identified from the update request. While all the corresponding items of the corresponding site management ID in the player database are updated based on the played game history, the password registered in the Web server 203 and the password included in the update request do not match When one of the characters is a difference of 1 hour before and after, and the player who made the update request is authenticated as the player who has issued the password, assuming that a specific condition presumed to be an input error is satisfied Is the total number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, the player database among the corresponding items of the corresponding site management ID in the player database. Only items that do not affect the continuity of the game history, such as the types of achievement missions that can appear at the level value of the corresponding terminal identification information registered in, are updated, the level, the stage of the story, the production settings, and the corresponding terminal identification Items that affect the continuity of the game history, such as the types of achievement missions that do not appear in the level value of information, are not updated, for example, the level value falls below the original level value, As a result of playing a game with an incorrect password, such as skipping the stage of a story or causing a contradiction in the production setting or the type of mission achieved, it is possible to prevent a game history that has a problem in continuity from being updated.

  In addition, the password registered in the Web server 203 and the password included in the update request do not match, only one character is a difference of 1 hour before and after, and a specific condition that is assumed to be an input error is satisfied. When the player who made the update request is authenticated as the player who has issued the password, the password does not completely match in the update completion notification to the mobile terminal 1100 that made the update request. However, since it was informed that it was in the range of input mistakes, and therefore, only some items that did not affect continuity were updated, the player missed the password entry, but the game history It is possible to recognize that the game has been updated successfully, and to identify the cause of any game history that has not been updated.

  In this embodiment, as a specific condition that the password is assumed to be an input error, only one character has a difference of 1 hour before and after, but the password registered in the Web server 203 and the update request If the passwords included in the password are similar to each other and it is estimated that there is a high possibility of an input error, it can be applied as a specific condition only by the fact that both passwords differ by only one character. Alternatively, it may be applied as a specific condition by having a difference of 1 hour before and after up to 2 characters. In addition, when different characters in both passwords are characters that are likely to be mistaken, such as “O” and “0”, even if a similar condition such as a difference between uppercase and lowercase letters is applied as a specific condition good.

  Further, as in the present embodiment, if any one or more of these are satisfied, the password included in the update request may be authenticated, and if any one is satisfied, it is included in the update request. The password may be authenticated.

  In the present embodiment, the game history managed by the Web server 203 includes data that may interfere with continuity such as level, story stage, and production setting. Since a two-dimensional code that can specify a game history including data that may affect the performance is output, the password registered in the Web server 203 and the password included in the update request do not match. If the player who made the update request is authenticated as the player who has issued the password, assuming that the specific condition that is presumed to be an input error is satisfied, the corresponding site management ID in the player database corresponds. Among the items, the achievement number that can appear at the total game number, BB number, RB number, and the level value of the corresponding site management ID registered in the player database. Only items that do not affect the continuity of the game history, such as the type of action, are updated. However, all the game histories managed by the Web server 203 are data that does not impair the continuity. If there is no restriction as described above, it is assumed that the password registered in the Web server 203 and the password included in the update request do not match, and that the specific condition presumed to be an input error is satisfied. Even when the performed player is authenticated as the player who has issued the password, all items corresponding to the corresponding site management ID in the player database can be updated.

  In the Web server 203 of the present embodiment, when a password issuance request is accepted, even if the status of the corresponding site management ID is in game, the issuance of a password is not prohibited. Even if a password issuance request is received, a new password is issued, and a two-dimensional code is obtained when a password is issued but no game is played or a game is played If not, even if a two-dimensional code has been acquired but no update request has been made, a new password can be issued without access for releasing the password.

  Further, even if the game history specified from the two-dimensional code acquired by playing the game after the password is issued is reflected in the game history managed by the Web server 203, the level or story reflected at the next password issue There is a possibility that the same password may be issued without changing the stage and the production setting.

  As mentioned above, when a password issuance request is accepted, even if the status of the corresponding site management ID is in game, the issue of the password is not prohibited. If you finish the game before changing the production settings and get a two-dimensional code, you can make an update request with the same two-dimensional code as many times as you like. There may be a problem that the game history such as the number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, and the number of games by character can be updated many times.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, when the Web server 203 issues a password, it is determined whether or not it matches the password registered in the corresponding site management ID of the player database, that is, the previously issued password. If they match, by generating the password again until it is determined that it does not match the previous password in the procedure described above, the same password is not issued continuously to the same player. In addition, when the Web server 203 receives an update request, the password and game random number specified from the update request and the password and game random number registered in association with the site management ID corresponding to the game history database, Only when the password and game random number specified from the past update request are collated and do not match, It is adapted to update the corresponding entry to the site management ID of the player database based on the game history specified from new requests. As described above, although the same password is not issued continuously, if the password is not consecutive, it is possible that the same password is issued. However, even if the same password is issued, the combination of the game random number added to the two-dimensional code and the password can hardly be the same (the probability that the 32-bit game random number matches) 1/4294967296, and even if the game history is the same, the probability that the game random number matches the password is even lower). The password and game random number specified from the update request as described above, and the password and game random number registered in association with the site management ID corresponding to the game history database, that is, the password specified from the past update request Since the game history is updated on the condition that the game random number and the game random number do not match, when the password issuance request is accepted, the password issuance is issued even if the status of the corresponding site management ID is in the game. Even if the configuration is not prohibited, the number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, characters, even though the game is played only once by making an update request with the same two-dimensional code many times. The game history such as the number of different games cannot be updated many times.

  In this embodiment, when the Web server 203 receives an update request, the password and game random number specified from the update request, the password registered in association with the site management ID corresponding to the game history database, and Matching game random numbers, that is, passwords and game random numbers specified from past update requests, and corresponding to the corresponding terminal identification information in the player database based on the game history specified from the update request only when they do not match The number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, the number of games by character, even though the game is played only once by making an update request with the same two-dimensional code as many times as possible. It is preferable from the point that it can be surely prevented that the game history can be updated many times, but the Web server 203 issues an update request. The game history identified from the update request only when the password and game random number identified from the current update request are compared with the password and game random number identified from the previous update request Even if the corresponding item of the corresponding terminal identification information in the player database is updated based on the password, the password is issued even when the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is in game when the password issuance request is accepted. Even if the issue is not prohibited, the number of games, the number of BBs, and the number of RBs can be determined by making an update request with the same two-dimensional code as many times as possible. It is possible to prevent the game history such as the number of times and the number of games by character from being updated many times.

  In addition, when the Web server 203 issues a password as described above, the Web server 203 receives an update request if the configuration is such that the same password is not continuously issued to the same player. The password specified from the current update request and the password specified from the previous update request are collated, and only if they do not match, the corresponding in the player database is based on the game history specified from the update request. The configuration may be such that the corresponding item of the site management ID is updated. Even in such a configuration, when the password issuance request is received, the password is not changed even if the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is in game. Even in a configuration where issuance is not prohibited, a game is played only once by making an update request many times with the same two-dimensional code. Despite the stomach, the number of games and BB number of times, RB number of times, that would be able to update the game history such as a character by the number of games many times can be prevented.

  In addition, when the Web server 203 issues a password as described above, a password is generated using not only the game history but also a random number (random value and hash value), and especially compared with the previous password. Even if it is not confirmed whether or not they are the same, the probability that the same password is issued continuously is very low. For this reason, even when the configuration does not restrict the same password from being issued continuously, when a password is generated using a random number (random value and hash value) and the Web server 203 receives an update request, The password specified from the current update request and the password specified from the previous update request are collated, and only if they do not match, the corresponding in the player database is based on the game history specified from the update request. By configuring the corresponding item of the site management ID, when a password issuance request is accepted, issuance of a password is not prohibited even if the status of the corresponding terminal identification information is in game. Even if it is a structure, a game is played only once by making an update request many times with the same two-dimensional code. And BB number of times, RB number of times, that would be able to update the game history such as a character by the number of games many times can be prevented. Note that the password specified from the current update request is compared not only with the password specified from the previous update request, but also with all passwords issued in the past for the same player (portable terminal with terminal identification information). If the configuration is such that the corresponding item of the corresponding site management ID in the player database is updated based on the game history specified from the update request on the condition that they do not match, the same two-dimensional code is updated any number of times. By making a request, the game history such as the number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, the number of games by character, and the like can be more reliably prevented from being updated many times even though the game is played only once. it can.

  In addition, if a random game random number is added every time a two-dimensional code is issued as described above, the Web server 203 adds a random number in addition to the game history, or the same password is issued continuously. Even when the web server 203 receives an update request, the game random number identified from the current update request is compared with the game random number identified from the previous update request, Only when they do not match, the corresponding item of the corresponding site management ID in the player database may be updated based on the game history specified from the update request. When the request is accepted, even if the status of the corresponding site management ID is in game, even if the password issuance is not prohibited, the same two-dimensional code is used. The game history such as the number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, the number of games by character, etc. can be updated many times even if the game is played only once by making an update request many times. Can be prevented. Note that the game random number specified from the current update request is not only the game random number specified from the previous update request, but also the game history when the same player (the mobile terminal of the terminal identification information) made the update request. If the corresponding item of the corresponding terminal identification information in the player database is updated based on the game history specified from the update request, on the condition that all the game random numbers are checked and do not match, the same two-dimensional By making an update request with the code as many times as possible, the game history such as the number of games, the number of BBs, the number of RBs, and the number of games by character can be updated many times, even though the game is played only once. This can be prevented more reliably.

  Further, in this embodiment, a bit shuffle table in which a plurality of data strings that can specify a position after conversion of a value of a plurality of bits created by setting a game history is provided, and when issuing a password, A multi-bit value created by acquiring a random number (random value) and setting a game history according to the data sequence corresponding to the acquired random value is converted, and based on this converted data Since the password is generated, it becomes difficult to analyze or tamper with the password.

  In addition, after shifting the multi-bit data converted by the bit shuffle table by a random value, a random value is added to the shifted data, and the bits constituting the game history items are issued each time it is issued. Since the configuration can change, even if the game histories are the same, it is difficult for the passwords to be the same, so it is difficult to analyze or tamper with the passwords.

  Also, since passwords are generated based on data obtained by inserting random values between bits in the bit-shifted data, passwords are similar even when the game history is similar This makes it more difficult to analyze or tamper with a password.

  In addition, since random values extracted for selecting a data string in the bit shuffle table are used as random values used for bit shift and random values inserted between bits, a plurality of processes are performed using random numbers. By doing so, even if it is difficult to analyze or tamper with the password, it is possible to extract a small number of random numbers. Therefore, it is possible to analyze or tamper with the password after reducing the processing load related to password issuance. A difficult password can be generated.

  In this embodiment, when the Web server 203 issues a password, the multi-bit data created by setting the game history is converted into characters according to the password analysis table shown in FIG. However, the relationship between the numerical value and the character in the password analysis table is not in the regular order as shown in FIG. 13A, for example, “A” “B” “C” “D” “E”. The characters corresponding to... Are not in the order of regular “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, etc., but “10”, “3”, “22”, “8”, “5”, etc. By using a regular order, it becomes difficult to digitize passwords, and it becomes more difficult to analyze and falsify passwords.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the slot machine 1 which uses a medal as a game medium was illustrated as a game machine, this invention is not limited to this, A game ball (pachinko ball) is used as these game machines. Pachinko machines that play games can be used, and further, depending on the number of pachinko balls and medals lent out inside the gaming machine, such as pachinko balls and medals, While the number of pachinko balls and medals granted is added, the number of pachinko balls and medals used in the game is subtracted and stored, and without using pachinko balls or medals Stores all the values such as points and points lent out on demand and points and points given according to winnings as credits, and only the values stored as credits Use and may be a game machine capable of performing a game with.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a password is applied as information that can specify the game history to be input to the gaming machine, which is preferable because it is not necessary to provide a dedicated reading device or the like in order to input information from outside, Data such as barcodes or two-dimensional codes that are encoded and can be read by a code reader, or data that can be input by wired connection, wireless connection, infrared connection, etc., may be used. This makes it easy to input these data.

  In the embodiment, the two-dimensional code is applied as information that can specify the game history output from the gaming machine and information that can specify the bonus information, and the player simply holds the two-dimensional code reader. Although it is preferable because data can be acquired, it may be output as other code data that can be read by a code reader such as a barcode, or data that can be output by wired connection, wireless connection, infrared connection, or the like. Further, a password may be applied in the same manner as information input to the gaming machine.

  In the gaming system of the above-described embodiment, a privilege is given according to the player's game history stored in the player database of the Web server 203, but at least from the password entered in the gaming machine, As long as the history is specified and the production reflecting the specified game history is performed, it is not always necessary to give a privilege according to the game history. The game history specified from the two-dimensional code cannot be reflected in the player's own game history, and it is possible to take over the new game history by the player who has received the password. On the other hand, it becomes impossible for a player other than the player who received the password to take over the game history. As a result, it is meaningless to divert or steal a password or a two-dimensional code. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the diversion or theft of a password and a two-dimensional code. As a result, it is possible to prevent the value of the performance reflecting the game history from being significantly reduced, such as illegally manipulating the game history using another person's password or the like and reflecting the game history in the performance. .

  In the above-described embodiment, when the processing content is authentication, each of the Web servers 203a to 203d accesses the authentication server 205 to which a predetermined IP address is assigned, and when the processing content is registration. Although the registration server 206 to which a predetermined IP address is assigned is accessed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of the hub (layer 2 switch) 204, the Web servers 203a to 203 It is determined whether the request from d is an authentication request or a registration request. If the request is an authentication request, the authentication request is transmitted to the authentication server 205. If the request is a registration request, the registration request is registered. A computer that distributes data to be transmitted to the server 206 may be arranged.

  In the above embodiment, the point using points that can be exchanged with privileged content is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to these points. Or as a coin.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the log | history of each model satisfy | fills the predetermined grant conditions, it is made to give a point, but this invention is not limited to this, The grant of these points is more than one. If the total number of games, including the number of games for each model, has reached a predetermined number even if the number of games for each model, for example, the number of games for each model has not reached the conditions for granting that model, You may make it perform provision.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although it is made to give points based on the game history from the time of a password being input, this invention is not limited to this, For example, a password is not input However, the slot machine 1 determines whether or not to give points, accumulates the number of given points, and outputs a two-dimensional bar code from when the password is entered. The number of points accumulated before the password is input is added to the number of points based on the history, and the result is output to a two-dimensional barcode. In the Web server 203, the points accumulated before the password is input The number of points including the number may be added to the owned points.

  In the above embodiment, the level value is updated only by the history for each model. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the level value may be a predetermined number of games. Even if the number of games in each model does not reach the predetermined number of games, the total number of fractional games that have not reached the level value update has reached the predetermined number of games for each model. The level value may be updated on the condition.

  In the above embodiment, when the “issue password” menu is operated, only a new password for the target model is issued. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, In addition to the issuance of these new passwords, the previous game history of the model is specified, and information such as messages according to the specified previous game history, for example, data indicating that the previous game history is unsatisfactory Deliver information such as the message "Let's do our best today though it was unfortunate last time!" And the message "Let's do our best today!" Then, information such as these messages may be displayed on the portable terminal 1100.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the database server is exemplified by the authentication server 205 composed of one server computer and the registration server 206 composed of one server computer, but the present invention is limited to this. The registration server 206 may be composed of two or more server computers as long as it has at least one server computer that performs only the authentication process exclusively, and similarly, the authentication server 205 may be composed of two or more server computers.

  Moreover, in the said Example, when the provision conditions regarding game history are satisfy | filled when the provision point regarding a game history is satisfy | filled, also when the possession point becomes more than the number of points which can be exchanged for a privilege content, it exchanges for this possession point However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of these may be given.

  In the above embodiment, when a password is issued, a message corresponding to whether the previous game history is bad or good is distributed to display the message on the portable terminal 1100. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is not a thing, but a password including message specifying data that can specify these messages is issued, and the player inputs the password into the slot machine 1 as described above. The message “Wow !!” or the message “Let's do our best today!” May be displayed on the slot machine 1.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 41 main control unit 91 sub control unit 201 router 202 HUB
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Provided that it is accessible via the Internet network and manages the member game history as a result of a player who has registered as a member playing a game on a gaming machine, and the member game history satisfies a predetermined grant condition A game management device for giving predetermined content,
The member information required for the member registration has a member information database registered in association with authentication information for identifying and authenticating each member. A database server for authentication,
A process of outputting a member registration request including member information and authentication information of the player to the database server in response to receiving a member registration operation from a player terminal operable by the player; and the player terminal The authentication information of the player is acquired in response to the access from the player, the authentication request including the acquired authentication information is output to the database server, and the player is a member player registered as a member by the database server. A web server that performs a process of delivering a web page corresponding to the game history of the member player to the player terminal on the condition that it has been authenticated, and a process related to the provision of the content;
With
The database server is
A registration process for registering the member information and the authentication information in association with the member information database in response to the member registration request, and the authentication information being registered in the member information database in response to the authentication request. And authentication processing to authenticate
A gaming management device comprising a plurality of server computers including an authentication server computer that performs only the authentication processing.

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