JP2002177592A - Game parlor game machine, game parlor game information processor, game parlor game information processing method, and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To heighten the function of a game parlor game machine having a lower controller, and enable a game player to correctly review and reflect on a game in a game parlor. SOLUTION: In the game parlor game machine having the lower controller for conducting a designated processing under the control of a main controller, the lower controller has a game player object access means for giving game parlor game information such as game success, or the like, to an object possessed by the game player. The game parlor game information is taken from the object of the game player to conduct the designated processing according to the game parlor game information.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

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

[0002] The present invention also relates to a gaming machine information processing apparatus and method for processing gaming information, which is digitized data, and to a recording medium on which the gaming information processing method is recorded.

[0003]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, game machines such as pachislot machines, slot machines, and pachinko machines have been required to incorporate various types of effects in response to the sophistication and sophistication of player needs. The processing capacity assigned to the processor is limited, and there is an adverse effect that a long period of time is required for inspection by a public inspection organization.

[0004] Under these circumstances, a main controller that determines main items of a game directly related to a player's interest, such as whether to allow a prize or not, and proceeds with the game, and a sub controller based on the items determined by the main controller. Attention has been paid to a distributed processing type control system in which sub-controllers for controlling audio devices such as a display device and a speaker are separately provided, and the sub-controllers are in charge of control of production.

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

[0006]

However, in the conventional game arcade game machine, the sub-controller is responsible for controlling the effect which was originally the main controller.
If the processing capacity is ignored, a new effect control that can be added to the main controller side is only added to the sub-controller, and the effect of separating the sub-controller from the main controller is only a reduction in the processing capacity of the main controller. Absent. In other words, it is hard to say that the sub-controller is effectively used.

[0007] Further, from the viewpoint of the player, there is almost no merit of separating the sub-controller from the main controller, except for the point that the attraction of the effect is increased.

It is to be noted that a player often reflects and reviews on the basis of gains and losses of the results of the game, but relies on his / her own memory and cannot often perform correct reflection and review.

[0009]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention of claim 1 comprises a main controller (4) for performing main control of a game and a lower controller for performing predetermined processing under the control of the main controller. In the gaming machine (2) having the controller (5, 6), the lower-order controller stores the digitized data of the game information such as the game result and the game history on the object (7) possessed by the player. It has a player object access means (18, 41-45) for giving.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, the object carried by the player is a portable information processing terminal (7), and the player object access means comprises: A connector (18) for connecting a cable of the portable information processing terminal is provided, and digitized data of game information is provided to the cable-connected portable information processing terminal.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game information processing apparatus (9) for acquiring game information from a game possessed by a player. A game information processing means (71) having at least one processing unit for performing a predetermined process based on the information.
To 75).

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the game information processing device of the third aspect of the present invention, the game information processing means includes a statistical processing section (71, 72) for statistically processing the game information. ).

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the game information processing apparatus of the third or fourth aspect of the present invention, the game information processing means is executed by a game machine based on game information. It is characterized by having a reproduction processing unit (73) for reproducing and displaying the played game contents.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the game information processing apparatus according to any one of the third to fifth aspects, the game information processing means includes:
A diagnostic processing unit (74) for diagnosing the skill level of the player is provided.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided the game information processing apparatus according to any one of the third to sixth aspects, wherein the game information processing means uses the game information to play the game. A simulation processing unit (75) for performing a simulation is provided.

The game information processing method (9A) of the present invention according to claim 8 is a game information acquisition process (70) for acquiring game information from an object possessed by a player, and a game information acquired from the game. Amusement arcade game information processing (71-71) including at least one or more processing functions for performing predetermined processing based on information
75).

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the game information processing method according to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the game information processing is a statistical processing function (71, 72) for statistically processing the game information. It is characterized by including.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the game information processing method according to the eighth or ninth aspect of the present invention, the game information processing is executed by the game machine based on the game information. And a reproduction processing function (73) for reproducing and displaying the game content.

The present invention according to claim 11 is the game information processing method according to any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein
The above-mentioned game hall game information is based on game hall game information,
It is characterized by including a diagnostic processing function (74) for diagnosing the skill level of the player.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the game information processing method according to any one of the eighth to eleventh aspects,
The game hall game information processing includes a simulation processing function (75) for performing a game simulation using the game hall game information.

A recording medium according to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the game information processing method (9A) according to any one of the eighth to twelfth aspects of the present invention is recorded in a computer-processable manner.

[0022]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (A) Embodiment Hereinafter, an embodiment of a game machine, a game information processing apparatus, a game information processing method and a recording medium game machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It will be described in detail. In this embodiment, the gaming machine is an example of a pachislot machine.

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

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

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

In this embodiment, the sub-controller 5 of the pachislot machine 2 which does not conventionally have a communication function with an external device is provided.
However, as will be described in detail later, it is characterized in that data can be mutually transferred to other pachislot machines 2, hall computers 3, and game island equipment controllers 8. It should be noted that the plurality of pachislot machines 2 capable of data transfer may be pachislot machines in the same row, pachislot machines in island units, or all pachislot machines in a game arcade.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

From the main controller 4 to the sub-controller 5, not only the information relating to the pachislot game effect but also information to be described later (hereinafter referred to as gaming machine game information) which can be transferred from the sub-controller 5 to the portable terminal 7 is given. It should be noted that the gaming machine gaming information partially includes information relating to effects.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Although the detailed configuration of the hall computer 3 is omitted, for example, the hall computer 3 is composed of the same components as a general computer. For example, the hall computer 3 includes a keyboard and a mouse as input devices, a display and a printer as output devices, a CPU, a ROM, a RAM as a processing unit, and other drive devices for various storage media.

Although the detailed configuration of the portable terminal 7 is also omitted, it is composed of, for example, a portable simple computer smaller than a so-called notebook personal computer. For example, the portable terminal 7 includes a keyboard as an input device and a liquid crystal display as an output device incorporated in the device main body, and includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM as processing units.
In addition, a cable connection configuration with an external device (the pachislot machine 2 or a game arcade game information processing device 9 described later) or a drive device for a storage medium is provided.

The portable terminal 7 can be connected not only to the pachi-slot machine 2 but also to a game hall game information processing device 9 described later.
Alternatively, the storage medium can be used in common with the game hall game information processing device 9 described later.

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

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of gaming machine game information that can be transferred from the sub-controller 5 to the portable terminal 7.

As the gaming machine game information from the sub-controller 5 to the portable terminal 7, there are four types of "total play complete data", "total play simple data", "designated complete play data", and "designated simple play data". is there. Sub CPU 41
Recognizes these data types based on the input information from the key switch 19. In addition to the data itself, the gaming machine game information includes bibliographic items such as the date, the name of the game arcade, the machine number of the pachislot machine 2 and the type of the pachislot machine 2.

Here, the "complete play data" and the "simple play data" indicate the end of the mode or the end of the game (for example, the end of the game) after the transfer mode is instructed or the game is started. This is an operation mode for transferring “complete data” or “simple data” for each game shown in FIG. 7 for all games (play) up to automatic recognition. In the case where all games from the start of the game to the end of the game are set as the total play, the “designated complete play data” and the “designated simple play data” are respectively designated by the player. This is an operation mode for transferring “complete data” or “simple data” for each game shown in FIG. 7 for a game (play). It is preferable to prepare various methods as a game designation method. For example, 13 from the 1000th game
A method that can be designated as a game up to the 00th game, or "B
After "B", a method or the like that can be designated as 50 games is prepared. The transfer may be designated only at the time of a hit or at the time of a miss. "Designated play"
Also, the game after the transfer mode is started may be designated as the designated object, and the game after the game start may be designated as the designated object.

When the game after the game has been started is to be transferred, even if the transfer mode is not instructed, the data must be stored in the RAM 42 after the game is started. It costs.

As shown in FIG. 7, the "complete data" is the "number of inserted medals", the "number of paid out medals" in the game, and the "internal winning" as a result of random number drawing when the start lever is operated. “Flag”, “first stop request reel”, which is the first reel requested by the player to stop, “first stop request position”, which is the position (symbol) at which the stop was requested, and the player first requested stop. The “first stop position”, which is the position (symbol) where the reels actually stopped, the “second stop request reel”, which is the reel to which the player has requested the second stop, and the “second stop position”, which is the position where the stop was requested "Requested position", "second stop position", which is the position where the reel requested by the player to stop second is actually stopped, "third stop requested reel", which is the reel requested by the player for the third stop, The stop request position "No. Stop request position ", the player is the position where the reel is actually stopped stopping request to the third" third
The "stop position", a "winning flag" indicating a winning state based on the stop result when all reels are stopped, and a plurality of types such as a BB probability, an RB probability, a combination probability thereof, and a payout ratio are applied. It contains “set value data” representing the contents and eight types of time data (“time data 1” to “time data 8”).

"Time data 1" is the time from the end of the previous game (game end) to the insertion of one medal. "Time data 2" is the time from the insertion of one medal to the insertion of two medals. "Data 3" is the time from the insertion of two medals to the insertion of three medals, "Time data 4" is the time from the insertion of three medals to the start lever on,
"Time data 5" is the time from the start lever on to the first stop, "Time data 6" is the time from the first stop to the second stop, and "Time data 7" is the time from the second stop. The time until the third stop is reached, and “time data 8” is the time from the third stop to the end of the game (after the payout).

For example, by applying these "time data 1" to "time data 8", it is possible to make the reproduction of the game at the game hall, which will be described later, more faithful.

On the other hand, in the case of “simple data”, “input number”, “payout number”, “internal winning flag”, “first
“Stop request reel”, “first stop position”, “second stop request reel”, “second stop position”, “third stop request reel”, “third stop position”, “winning flag”, “set value” Data "is included.

FIG. 8 shows a process performed by the game information processing device 9 for processing game information (total play complete data, total play simple data, designated play complete data or designated play simple data) taken out by the portable terminal 7. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional configuration (mainly a functional configuration from a software perspective).

The game arcade game information processing device 9 corresponds to, for example, a personal computer, a home game machine, a portable game machine, or the like. A recording medium such as a CD-ROM or a game cassette is stored in any of these devices. The game information processing program 9A is loaded via the game console.

In the case where the gaming information processing device 9 is constituted by a portable game machine, the portable game machine may also serve as the portable terminal 7. The game arcade game information processing program 9A may be provided as a single program, or a pachislot machine for enjoying a pachislot game on a personal computer, a home game machine or a portable game machine. The program may be provided as a part of the simulation program.

As shown in FIG. 8, the game hall game information processing device 9 includes an information fetching unit 70, a data totaling unit 71, a slump graph creating unit 72, a game reproducing unit 73,
It has a player diagnosis unit 74 and a simulation unit 75.

The game information processing device 9 is a portable terminal 7
Cable connection is possible, or the mobile terminal 7
The information acquisition unit 70 has the same storage medium access configuration (drive unit) as that of the mobile terminal 7 based on an acquisition instruction from an input unit (not shown) of the game arcade game information processing apparatus 9.
Alternatively, the game information is read from a storage medium. Note that the acquired game play information is stored in the storage unit of the game play information processing device 9.

The data totaling section 71 and the slump graph creating section 72 constitute a statistical processing section of the game information of the amusement arcade.

The data tabulation unit 71 responds to the player's tabulation instruction via the input unit and, based on the game information of the amusement arcade, the total number of games, the total number of coins, the total number of payouts, the payout rate, and the BB average occurrence probability. , An RB average occurrence probability, a BB occurrence game frequency table, an RB occurrence game frequency table, and the like are displayed and printed out.

Here, it is possible to allow the player to select and instruct the tallying based on the game play information acquired this time and the tallying based on the information so far and the game information acquired this time. preferable. In addition, the total is calculated for each game arcade, each pachislot machine 2, each type of pachislot machine 2,
You may make it possible for every period (for example, every month) or every combination of these.

The BB occurrence game frequency table and RB occurrence game frequency table, as shown in FIG. 9, indicate the frequency of hitting BB or RB within a certain number of games.

The slump graph creation section 72 responds to a player's slump graph creation instruction via the input section and generates a slump graph as shown in FIG. It is created and displayed or printed out. The slump graph is
The horizontal axis represents the number of games, and the vertical axis represents the difference between the total payout number and the total insertion number up to the game, that is, the number of gains and losses up to the game.

The game reproduction section 73 reproduces and displays the game of the pachislot machine 2 in the game arcade based on the current game arcade game information. Here, when the game information is "complete data", the time of each operation is also accurately reproduced, and when the game information is "simple data", a predetermined time is applied as each operation. Reproduce within a limited range. For example, a reproduction based on “complete data” allows a player to study and analyze the timing of eye-catching.

The player diagnosis unit 74 determines a plurality of technical levels and lucks of the player (player) based on the number of coins, the number of payouts, the internal winning flag, the winning flag, the set value data, and the like in the current game information. Stage (for example, 5
Stage). The technical level largely reflects, for example, the frequency of missed data after BB entry. The luck determines the strength of the luck based on, for example, the difference between the theoretical payout in the setting of the pachislot machine 2 and the actual payout.

The simulation section 75 simulates how many balls have been played even if the player has played at the technical level instructed via the input section. In this simulation, the information such as the number of inserted coins, the internal winning flag, the initial setting value data, and the like in the current game arcade game information is applied.

As described above, the pachislot machine simulation program for enjoying the game of the pachislot machine on a personal computer, a home game machine or a portable game machine is a CD-RO.
The pachislot machine simulation program, which is commercially available in the form of M, etc., not only provides pachislot machine games, but also has a data aggregation function, a slump graph creation function, a game reproduction function, a player diagnosis function, a simulation function, and the like. I have.

The data totaling section 71, the slump graph creating section 72, the game reproducing section 73, the player diagnosing section 74, the simulating section 75 and the like in this embodiment can be configured in the same manner as in the pachislot machine simulating program. However, the information used by these functional units 71 to 75 is
The difference is that the game information is not the game information based on the pachislot machine simulation program, but the game information that has been captured.

(A-2) Operation of Embodiment Next, the operation of the embodiment will be described. In the case of this embodiment, the control operation itself by the main controller 4 in the pachi-slot machine 2 is the same as the conventional one, and the description thereof will be omitted. In the following, the operation of (a sub-controller 5 of) a certain pachislot machine 2, which involves communication with another pachislot machine 2, a hall computer 3, a portable terminal 7, and a game island facility controller 8 will be described. The operation of the game arcade game information processing device 9 will also be described.

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

[0086] The demonstration image information means an image display device (sub-display device) in a state where a game is not executed.
13 is an image irrelevant to the game displayed to attract the player's interest. For example, instead of just an animation, it may be a product introduction of a new gaming machine,
Further, it may be an introduction of a new premium type (including information on the number of exchange medals).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Although omitted in FIG. 11, the pachi-slot machine 2 performs the same reception processing as described above at the time of this retransmission, and stores the success or failure of reception.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Although omitted in FIG. 12, a player who does not need the game result information of another pachislot machine 2 any longer instructs the end of the operation mode, and the sub CPU 41 of the pachislot machine 2 performs the operation. Exit the mode. On the other hand, the player who wants the game result information of still another pachislot machine 2 inputs a new machine number, and in the same manner as described above,
It is possible to receive the presentation of the game result information of the platform (pachislot machine 2).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0124] The employee
The effect propagation range setting operation mode is instructed using the input device (T40). Then, the identification number (for example, a car number) of the pachislot machine 2 of the transmission source, the specific information of one or a plurality of pachislot machines of the transmission destination (the island unit can be specified), and the type information of the effect content to be transmitted (T41 to T4
3). With these inputs, the hall computer 3
The specific information of the destination pachislot machine and the type information of the effect content to be spread are transmitted to the source pachislot machine 2 (T44). This transmission cancels the operation mode.

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

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

[0127] In the above description, the setting of the spread range is set one by one. However, the spread range may be set to a plurality of pachislot machines 2 at the same time by using a broadcast function or the like. When such a broadcasting function is used, an instruction such as “a table on both right and left sides” and “another table to which the island belongs” may be used.

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

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

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

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

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

The sub CPU 41 of the sub controller 5
When the type information of the effect contents (for example, the effect type when the first reel is stopped, a winning establishment signal, a loss mode signal, etc.) is given from the main controller 4, the processing shown in FIG. 15 is started.

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

[0135] If it is to be propagated, the sub CPU 41
Extracts the identification information of the other pachislot machine 2T to be spread from the RAM 43 and transmits the type information of the effect content given from the main controller 4 to the other pachislot machine 2T (S2). Then, an effect (display of effect image, sound of effect sound) related to the type information of effect content given from the main controller 4 is executed (started) (S3).

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

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

Although illustration is omitted, the sub CPU 41 of the pachislot machine 2T to which the transmission is to be performed, when given the type information of the production content related to the transmission, immediately or by the next production timing or instruction by interruption processing. As the contents of the production at the produced production timing, the type information is stored in the RAM 43.
To be stored.

[0139] The sub CPU 41 is
When the effect related to the type information of the effect content given by is activated, next, it is determined whether or not the type information of the effect content requires an effect at the game arcade facility (S4).
If you need to play on game island facilities, sub CPU
41 is a game island equipment controller 8 for effect activation,
An effect is performed with a plurality of lamps 8a and speakers 8b as game island facilities (S5).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0147] In the above description, the production instruction from the external device is also produced in synchronism with the game stage in the pachislot machine 2, but when the game instruction is given,
The effect may be executed irrespective of the game stage, that is, asynchronously.

As described above, the effect in accordance with the effect instruction from the external device is executed as appropriate, and the effect becomes more diverse, so that the player can enjoy the effect, and it is difficult to know the winning table. Can be interesting. By the effects on the game island facilities, even more flashy effects can be controlled, and the entire playground can be made lively.

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

(A-2-7) Examples of effect contents to spread (A-2-7-1) Effect effect of reel back lamps As effects by nine reel back lamps F1 to F9, as shown in FIG. Mouse roulette (Fig. 16
(A)), windmill roulette (FIG. 16 (B)), drop roulette (FIG. 16 (C)), infinite roulette (FIG. 1)
6 (D)) and infinite roulette (FIG. 16 (E)).

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

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

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

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

(A-2-7-2) Production Ramp of Top Lamp Notification lamp (reference numeral 62 in FIG. 20 to be described later) is assumed to perform the same function as the game status display (top light) 2A.
Pachislot machine with a notification lamp.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 18 is a sequence diagram at the time of the operation of transferring the game information to the portable terminal 7. In addition, “complete data” or “simple data” for each game constituting the game hall game information may be such that data of all the games to be transferred may be collectively transferred. The operation will be described assuming that the transfer is performed every time the process is completed. In the following, the game information is provided (transferred) from the sub-controller 5 to the portable terminal 7 via a cable.
Shall be.

The player connects the connector at the tip of the cable from the portable terminal 7 to the connector 18 of the pachislo machine 2 (T50). Then, the player uses the key switch 19 (or from the portable terminal 7) to instruct the transfer mode (T51). In other words, it indicates whether the transfer mode is “total play complete data”, “total play simple data”, “designated complete play data”, or “designated simple play data”.
When "designated play complete data" or "designated play simple data" is designated, a game group to which data is to be transferred is also designated.

In response to this, the sub CPU 41 of the pachislot machine 2 internally sets the transfer mode (T52),
Bibliographic items such as a date, a playground name, a machine number of the pachislot machine 2 and a type of the pachislot machine 2 are transferred to the portable terminal 7 and stored therein (T53).

Thereafter, each time the main controller 4 provides game information for each game, the sub CPU 41
After confirming that the game should be transferred (T54), the game arcade game information is transferred to the portable terminal 7 (T55), and the portable terminal 7 stores it (T56).

The sub CPU 41 of the pachi-slot machine 2 detects when the detachable sensor provided on the connector 18 detects the detachment, when the key switch 18 (or the portable terminal 7) issues a transfer mode release command, or When the end timing of the transfer mode is automatically recognized, the transfer mode of the game hall game information is released (T57).

The player can, for example, confirm the combination of symbols with the game information processing device 9 composed of a personal computer or the like at home, and can review the timing of the appearance press and the like. The software (9A) required in this case is
It is preferable that a game arcade or a game machine maker provides the free or paid money.

(A-2-9) Operation of the Game Information Processing Apparatus Next, the operation of the game information processing apparatus 9 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Note that information is also exchanged between the portable terminal 7 and the game arcade game information processing device 9 via a cable.

A player (who is not playing a game in relation to this operation, but is called a player) connects the portable terminal 7 and the game playing game information processing device 9 with a cable, and then connects to the game playing game information processing program 9A. Start up.

As a result, the gaming information processing device 9
Starts the process shown in FIG. 19 and automatically or based on a player's instruction, captures game field game information from the portable terminal 7 (S50).

Thereafter, it is confirmed that the end of the processing is not instructed (S51), and the processing contents obtained by the player are determined (S52 to S56). That is, data aggregation processing,
It is determined which of slump graph creation processing, game reproduction processing, player diagnosis processing, and simulation processing is required. Then, the instructed process is executed (S5).
7 to S61). The contents of each process are as described above.

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

According to the above embodiment, the pachislot machine 2 is provided with a connector that can be connected to the portable terminal 7 so that game information can be transferred to the portable terminal 7. Can be obtained as electronic data, and can be provided to a desired process using the amusement arcade game information processing device 9.

Furthermore, according to the above-described embodiment, the player can appropriately process the game play information obtained by the game play information processing apparatus, so that desired information such as his own game ability and game history can be obtained. Can be learned, and reflection and review of the game at the game hall can be correctly performed.

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

FIG. 20 shows a pachislot machine 60 having a fourth reel 61 and a notification lamp 62. The effect propagation related to the notification lamp 62 is as described above.

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

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

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

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

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

(B-3) In the above embodiment, the pachi-slot machine 2 can communicate directly with another pachi-slot machine 2 and the game island equipment controller 8, but the hall computer 3 is relayed between them. It may be one that performs communication.

(B-4) In the above embodiment, the portable terminal 7 is the one carried by the player.
A storage medium such as a floppy (registered trademark) disk or a mobile phone having a function of receiving digitized data may be used. here,
In the case of a storage medium, the drive device is provided in the pachislot machine, and the same processing as that for the portable terminal 7 described above may be performed by the sub-CPU 41. What should I do?
In the case of a mobile phone, a player inputs a telephone number, and a pseudo phone terminal provided in the sub-controller 5 is connected to a pseudo base station (generally a general shielded space) in a game hall (which must be an electromagnetic shield space). The information may be transmitted to a mobile phone using a base station. It is preferable that such a mobile phone can also transfer information to the game arcade game information processing device 9 via a cable or the like.

(B-5) In the above embodiment, the information provided by the sub-controller 5 of the pachi-slot machine 2 to the portable terminal 7 is basically information in each game, but information obtained by totalizing the information is used. (Hereinafter, referred to as accumulated information; this is also included in the game information).

FIG. 21 is a sequence diagram showing an operation of transferring accumulated information such as a game result to the portable terminal 7.

The player uses the key switch 19 (or from the portable terminal 7) to instruct the transfer mode of the accumulated information such as game results (T60). Sub CPU 4 of pachislot machine 2
1 sets the transfer mode accordingly (T6
1). Thereafter, each time a game result is provided from the main controller 4, the sub CPU 41 totals or accumulates the game result or the like, and transfers accumulated information such as the game result to an update (T62). By the end of the game, the player connects the portable terminal 7 to the pachislot machine 2 (T6
3) At the end, the key switch 19 is used (or from the portable terminal 7) to instruct the release of the transfer mode of the accumulated information such as the game result (T64). At this time, the sub CPU 41
Transfers the accumulated information such as the game result to the portable terminal 7 and causes the sub display device 13 to display that the information is being transferred (T65), and the portable terminal 7 receives and stores the information (T66). When the transfer is completed, the sub CPU 4
1 releases the transfer mode of the accumulated information such as the game result.

[0187] The cumulative information such as the game result to be transferred may include the name of the game arcade, the machine number, the start time and the end time (including the date) provided for the accumulation processing, and the like.

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

(B-6) In the above embodiment, the information for each game is transferred to the portable terminal 7 at the end of the game, but the information for each game is stored in the RAM 43 of the sub-controller 5. Alternatively, the transfer of the portable terminal 7 may be performed collectively.

(B-7) In the above embodiment, the sub-controller 5 transfers the information given from the main controller 4 or the information processed by itself to the portable terminal 7. When it is necessary to transfer all or part of the information from the hall computer 3, the information may be transferred to the portable terminal 7.

(B-8) The processing of the game arcade game information processing apparatus 9 is not limited to the above-described one, and the existing pachislot machine for enjoying the game of the pachislot machine on a personal computer, a home game machine or a portable game machine is used. The same process as the process other than the above (for example, the process of displaying a model-specific list) included in the machine simulation program may be used. For example, when a display processing function of a model-specific list is provided, the player can recognize a model of a pachislot machine that he is good at.

(B-9) The game information transferred from the sub-controller 5 to the portable terminal 7 is not limited to the information shown in FIG. 7, but may include or replace effect codes and the like. Further, the production information transmitted from other pachislot machines may be included. In this case, it is possible to recognize that the user misunderstood for the effect spread.

(B-10) In the above embodiment, the gaming machine was a pachislot machine, but other gaming machines such as pachinko machines may be used. Here, the effect may be spread between different gaming machines. Actually, the type information of the effect content is coded, and the same code often exists even if the gaming machine is different.

[0194]

As described above, according to the present invention, the lower-level controller of the game arcade machine has the player object access means for giving the digitized data of the game arcade game information to the object possessed by the player. Therefore, the player can obtain the digitized data of the game information and perform the desired processing, and the function of the gaming machine can be further enhanced.

Further, according to the present invention, the player can appropriately process the game play information obtained by the game play information processing apparatus, so that desired information such as his own game ability and game history can be obtained. It is possible to learn, and it is possible to correctly reflect on the game at the game hall, review the game, and the like.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of amusement arcade game information from the sub-controller to the portable terminal of the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a mechanical configuration of the game arcade game information processing apparatus of the embodiment.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of an occurrence game frequency table of BB or RB according to the embodiment;

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a slump graph according to the embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram showing a loading operation of the demonstration image information to the pachislot machine of the embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a sequence diagram illustrating another operation of extracting pachislot machine information according to the embodiment;

FIG. 13 is a sequence diagram showing an effect instruction operation from the hall computer of the embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a sequence diagram illustrating an operation of setting an effect spread range according to the embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the operation of the sub-controller at the time of the effect of the embodiment.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of a roulette effect by the reel back lamp of the embodiment.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of an effect display by the sub display device of the embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating the transfer operation to the portable terminal according to the embodiment.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an operation of the game arcade game information processing apparatus of the embodiment.

FIG. 20 is a perspective view of a pachislot machine according to another embodiment.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a transfer operation to a portable terminal according to another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game hall system, 2, 60 ... Pachislot machine, 3 ... Hall computer, 4 ... Main controller, 5 ... Sub controller, 6 ... Image controller, 7 ... Mobile terminal, 9
... Game hall game information processing device, 9A ... Game hall game information processing program, 18 ... Connector, 19 ... Key switch, 4
1 ... Sub CPU, 42 ... ROM, 43 ... RAM, 44 ...
Input port, 45 ... Output port, 70 ... Information capture unit, 7
1 ... Data tabulation unit, 72 ... Slump graph creation unit, 73
... a game reproduction section, 74 ... a player diagnosis section, 75 ... a simulation section.

Claims (13)

[Claims] 1. A game machine having a main controller for performing a main control of a game and a lower controller for performing a predetermined process under the control of the main controller, wherein the lower controller controls an object held by the player. A game machine having a player object access means for giving digitized data of game game information such as game results, game history, and the like. 2. The portable information processing terminal, wherein the object possessed by the player is a portable information processing terminal, and the player object access means includes a connector for connecting a cable of the portable information processing terminal, and the portable information processing terminal is connected by a cable. 2. The computer according to claim 1, wherein the terminal is provided with digitized data of the game information.
The gaming machine described in the above. 3. A game arcade having a game arcade game information acquisition means for acquiring game arcade game information from a possessed object of a player, and at least one processing unit for performing a predetermined process based on the acquired game arcade game information. A game information processing device having a game information processing means. 4. The game information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the game information processing means has a statistical processing unit for statistically processing the game information. 5. The game machine according to claim 3, wherein said game information processing means has a reproduction processing section for reproducing and displaying a game executed on the game machine based on the game information. A game information processing device according to claim 1. 6. A game processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein said game arcade game information processing means has a diagnosis processing section for diagnosing a skill level of a player based on game arcade game information. Amusement arcade game information processing device. 7. The game processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the game information processing means includes a simulation processing unit for performing a game simulation using the game information.
7. A game arcade game information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 6 to 6. 8. A game arcade including a game arcade game information fetching process for fetching game arcade game information from a player's possession object, and at least one processing function for performing a predetermined process based on the fetched game arcade game information. A game information processing method, comprising: game information processing. 9. The game play information processing method according to claim 8, wherein the game play game information processing includes a statistical processing function of statistically processing the game play game information. 10. The game machine according to claim 8, wherein the game information processing includes a reproduction processing function for reproducing and displaying a game executed on the game machine based on the game information. The gaming information processing method according to the above description. 11. The game according to claim 8, wherein the game information processing includes a diagnosis processing function for diagnosing a skill level of the player based on the game information. Game information processing method. 12. The game information processing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the game information processing includes a simulation processing function of performing a game simulation using the game information.
12. The gaming information processing method according to any one of 11 above. 13. A recording medium which records the game information processing method according to claim 8 in a computer-processable manner.