JP2003135700A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can keep players from getting disadvantages when portable terminals such as cellular phones, PDAs or the like receive information within game parlors. SOLUTION: In the pachinko game machine of the present embodiment, when the cellular phone 110 connected to a connector 101 for portable connection receives telephone calls, game balls are automatically shot. Thus, when receiving telephone calls, even during the game in the favor-granted position advantageous for the players, the players can separate from an operation knob 28 and operate the cellular phone 110 without suffering disadvantages, keeping themselves cool.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine, and more particularly to a game machine installed in a game hall where a portable terminal can be used.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, mobile terminals such as mobile phones and PDAs have been remarkably spread, and a player brings these mobile terminals into a game hall equipped with, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, and is in contact with the outside even while playing. In many cases, it is designed to be taken. When the mobile phone is contacted during the game, the player releases the operation handle provided on the pachinko gaming machine to operate the mobile phone, thereby interrupting the game.

[0003]

By the way, during the game, a game state advantageous to the player may randomly occur. Specifically, in a pachinko gaming machine, a jackpot state, a reach state, or a state in which the right to operate a predetermined slot is stored as the number of reserved balls.

However, when the player releases his hand from the operation handle in order to answer the incoming mobile phone in such a game state that is advantageous to the player, the game ball is not ejected and, as a result, the player , You may suffer the disadvantage of losing the chance to win a large number of prize balls.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is possible to prevent a player from being disadvantaged when a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone or a PDA receives information in a game arcade. The purpose is to provide a possible game machine.

[0006]

A gaming machine according to the invention of claim 1 made to achieve the above object, comprises a launching means for launching a game ball to a game area by an operation of a player. In a gaming machine, a mobile terminal capable of wirelessly acquiring information, receiving means capable of receiving a signal output when receiving information, and a reception result of the receiving means, when information arrives at the mobile terminal, It is characterized in that the launching means includes an automatic launching control means for automatically controlling to launch a game ball.

A gaming machine according to a second aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine equipped with a launching means for launching a game ball into a game area by a player's operation. Electrically or wirelessly connectable connecting means, when information arrives at the mobile terminal connected to the connecting means, receiving means capable of receiving a signal output from the mobile terminal, and based on the reception result of the receiving means, It is characterized in that the launching means is provided with an automatic launching control means for automatically launching a game ball when information is received by the mobile terminal.

According to a third aspect of the invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the mobile terminal is a mobile phone.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the portable terminal is a Personal D.
It is characterized by being an Digital Assistance or a pager or a personal computer.

[0010]

<Advantages and effects of the invention><Invention of claim 1> In the gaming machine according to the invention of claim 1, when the information arrives at the portable terminal, the launching means automatically launches the game ball. Can calmly operate the mobile phone and can provide a player-friendly game machine.

<Invention of Claim 2> In the gaming machine according to the invention of Claim 2, when the portable terminal connected to the connection means receives information, the launching means automatically launches the game ball, so that the game is played. The person can calmly operate the mobile phone,
A game machine that is friendly to the player can be provided. <Inventions of Claims 3 and 4> The portable terminal may be a mobile phone (invention of Claim 3), or Person.
al Digital Assistance (PD
It may be A), a pager, or a personal computer (personal computer) (the invention of claim 4).

[0012]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION <First Embodiment> A first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine to which the present invention is applied will be described below with reference to FIGS.
It will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 11 of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment has a guide rail 12
A liquid crystal display device 13 is provided in the center of a substantially circular game area surrounded by. Below the liquid crystal display device 13 in the game area, a start winning opening 14, a large winning opening 15, and a missed ball receiving opening 16 are provided side by side with an interval from the top. In addition, a lamp windmill 17, a start gate 18, a windmill 19, and general winning openings 20 and 21 are provided in order from the top and bottom on both left and right sides of the liquid crystal display device 13 and the like in the game area, along the guide rail 12. On both sides, arc-shaped side lamps 22, 22 are provided. further,
In addition to these winning holes and the like, a plurality of nails (not shown) are erected in the game area.

Below the game board 11 of the pachinko gaming machine, as shown in FIG. 1, an upper plate 27A and a lower plate 27B are provided in two upper and lower stages. Then, by operating the operation knob 28 provided at the right end portion of the lower plate 27B, the upper plate 2
The game balls housed in 7A are ejected toward the game board 11. Also, by pressing the button 29 provided on the upper plate 27A,
Game balls move from the upper plate 27A to the lower plate 27B and are accommodated.

Next, each required part will be described in more detail. As shown in FIG. 1, of the lower plate 27B, the operation knob 2
A telephone set unit 100 is provided at the end opposite to the unit 8. As shown in FIG. 2, the telephone set portion 100 is provided with a portable connection connector 101 (corresponding to the "connecting means" of the present invention) at the bottom of the recess formed at the end of the lower plate 27B. And the mobile phone 110 that is widely used
Is inserted into this connector for mobile connection 101,
A circuit board in the mobile phone 110 and a mobile connection circuit 105, which will be described later, provided in the pachinko gaming machine are electrically connected.

As shown in FIG. 1, a first display lamp 98 is provided in the upper left corner of the game board 11, and a second display lamp 98 is provided in the upper right corner.
A display lamp 99 is provided. These first and second
Indicator lamps 98 and 99 are light-emitting bodies (for example, LEDs).
Is covered with a disc-shaped translucent member. Also,
The transparent member of the first display lamp 98 has a message saying “automatic firing”, and the second display lamp 99.
The message "There is an incoming call" is written on the transparent member.

The above-mentioned start-up winning opening 14 is composed of first and second start-up winning openings 14A and 14B arranged vertically. The upper first start winning opening 14A is always capable of winning game balls, while the lower second starting winning opening 14B is normally movable wing pieces 14C and 14C provided on both sides thereof. The winning of game balls is restricted. When the stop display of the 7-segment LED 24 described later becomes an odd number, the game board 11
The solenoid (not shown) provided on the back of the is driven to move the movable wing pieces 14C, 14C sideways for a predetermined period (the state of FIG. 1) to allow the winning to the second starting winning opening 14B. It will be in the state of doing. In addition, when the game ball wins the starting winning opening 14 (specifically, either the first or the second starting winning opening 14A, 14B), a special symbol starting switch 31 (FIG. 4)), this is detected, and after the liquid crystal display device 13 variably displays a plurality of symbols,
Stop display. If the liquid crystal display device 13 displays a winning ball in the starting winning port 14 while the variable display is being performed, the winning ball is cumulatively counted up to four.

The special winning opening 15 is horizontally long and is always closed by a movable door 15T. Then, when the pachinko gaming machine enters the "big hit state" due to the establishment of a predetermined condition described later, the solenoid 1 provided on the back of the gaming board 11
5S (see FIG. 4) is driven, and the movable door 15T is tilted forward for a predetermined period. As a result, the special winning opening 15 is opened, and a large number of game balls can be won in the big winning opening 15 with the movable door 15T as a guide. Here, movable door 15T
However, if the period from the opening to the closing is called a "round", one round is that the opening time of the movable door 15T is 2
Either 9 seconds is reached, or 10 game balls are won in the special winning opening 15, the process ends when either condition is satisfied first.

Inside the special winning opening 15, a continuous winning opening and a counting winning opening, which are not shown, are provided, and either one of the continuous winning opening and the counting winning opening is selectively opened. More specifically, when the movable door 15T is opened, the continuous winning opening is initially open, and after winning the continuous winning opening,
The continuous winning opening will be closed and the counting winning opening will be opened.
When there is a winning in the continuous winning opening, this is the jackpot state continuation switch 32 (see FIG. 4) provided in the continuous winning opening
Is detected and the round is completed by satisfying the above-mentioned termination condition, the next round is continuously executed. Also, if there is a winning in the counting winning opening, this is detected by the winning ball counting switch 33 (see FIG. 4) provided in the counting winning opening, and together with the winning ball to the continuous winning opening, the big winning opening 15 The winning balls are counted, and it is checked whether they have reached a total of 10 balls as described above.

In this embodiment, the state in which the special winning opening 15 is opened (that is, the game state during each round) is continuously repeated a plurality of times, and the entire game is repeated once. It is equivalent to a game.

In the liquid crystal display device 13, the inner portion of the decorative frame 23 is depressed from the game board 11, and the TFT-L is provided in the inner portion thereof.
It is equipped with a CD module. On both left and right side walls of the decorative frame 23, the transfer holes 2 for guiding the game balls to the inside of the decorative frame 23
3A and 23A are provided, and on the lower inner surface of the decorative frame 23,
A groove (not shown) for guiding the game ball to the starting winning opening 14 is provided so as to be gently inclined.

On the upper side of the decorative frame 23, a 7-segment LED 24 is provided in the center. This 7 segment LE
D24 is a normal symbol start switch 30 (see FIG. 4) provided in the starting gate 18, when the passage of the game ball is detected, the number from "0" to "9" is changed over a predetermined period. indicate. Then, after the lapse of a predetermined period, when the number stopped and displayed on the 7-segment LED 24 is, for example, an odd number, as described above, the movable wing pieces 14C and 14C described below provided in the start winning opening 14 are activated.

On the both sides of the decorative frame 23 on the upper side of the decorative frame 23, a pair of four LEDs 25 are arranged in pairs. Then, with the lighting of these LEDs 25, the cumulative count number of winning balls to the starting winning port 14 is displayed.

The display screen of the liquid crystal display device 13 is shown in FIG.
As shown in, it is divided into a plurality of areas. Specifically, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 13 includes a mobile and game information display area R2 along the right side, and the other portion is a special symbol display area R1. In the special symbol display area R1, special symbols 13A, 13B, 13C are displayed side by side. Each special design 13A, 13B, 13C
Are, for example, "Imman" to "Kuman" and "White",
It is made up of multiple types of Mahjong tiles, "Kara" and "Medium",
Used to indicate a missed game. Hereinafter, when distinguishing each special symbol, the liquid crystal display device 13
In order from the left side toward, "Left special symbol 13
A "," medium special symbol 13B ", and" right special symbol 13C "will be referred to.

As for each of the special symbols 13A, 13B, 13C, usually, a predetermined type is stopped and displayed for each of the special symbols 13A, 13B, 13C. Then, when the game ball wins the starting winning opening 14, each special symbol 1
3A, 13B, 13C are scrolled in the vertical direction and displayed in a variable manner, and after a predetermined time, for example, the left special symbol 13
In the order of A, the right special symbol 13C, and the middle special symbol 13B, scrolling is stopped and stopped. Then, when all of the special symbols 13A, 13B, and 13C that are stopped and displayed are, for example, a grid pattern, the game becomes a big hit state. The time from the start of variable display to the stop display is
It is defined by each selected fluctuation pattern, for example,
It is changed and set from a minimum of 5.1 seconds to a maximum of 57.1 seconds.

As mentioned above, each special symbol 13A, 13B,
The reach state may be established in the process of sequentially stopping and displaying 13C. As one of the display modes showing the determination of the reach state in the present embodiment, three special symbols 1
Only the medium special symbol 13B among 3A, 13B, and 13C is variably displayed, and the other two special symbols 13A and 13C have a specific combination (for example, the same symbol) (a combination forming a part of the winning symbol). It is set so that it will be stopped and displayed.

The reach state is not limited to the above-mentioned one, and when the determination result by the determination means is displayed in a combination of a plurality of symbols, some of the plurality of symbols are stopped and displayed. , While other symbols are changing,
It means a state in which the symbols that are stopped and displayed form a part of a symbol combination that means a win.

On the other hand, the portable and game information display area R2 of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 13 is divided into two parts, the upper portable information display area R21.
Information for notifying that a call or mail has arrived is displayed on the mobile phone 110, and an automatic shooting state described later due to the reception of the mobile phone 110 in the lower game information display area R22. The information for notifying that it has become displayed is displayed.

Next, the electrical construction of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the figure, 50 is a main control circuit, which is a CPU 51A.
A main part is a one-chip microcomputer 51 which is a package of a ROM 51B and a RAM 51C.

Reference numeral 53 is a periodic reset circuit, which outputs an interrupt pulse to the one-chip microcomputer 51 periodically (for example, every 4 msec). One-chip microcomputer 5
Each time 1 receives an interrupt pulse, it runs various programs stored in the ROM 51B.

The one-chip microcomputer 51 receives a signal from the above-mentioned switches 30 to 33 for detecting a winning ball via the interface 54, and according to various programs executed, a lamp control circuit 55, a voice control circuit. 56, the display control circuit 57, the payout control circuit 70 and the like to output control signals to control each part. In addition, the one-chip microcomputer 51 uses the information output circuit 59 to output game information relating to whether the gaming status of the pachinko gaming machine is a normal status or a gaming status that is advantageous to the player (hereinafter, this status is referred to as a "privilege grant status"). It outputs to the management apparatus 60 equipped in the pachinko hall via the.

The lamp control circuit 55 includes the first and second lamps.
Display lamps 98, 99, left and right side lamps 22, a drive circuit for turning on / off the power supply to the decorative frame 23 of the liquid crystal display device 13, and a CPU for controlling the drive circuit, which are built-in and provided in one chip. Based on the signal received from the microcomputer 51, each lamp and LED are drive-controlled.

The voice control circuit 56 includes a CPU and RO.
Based on a signal received from the one-chip microcomputer 51 by the CPU, the CPU outputs a predetermined audio signal to the RO.
It is taken out from M, converted into an analog signal, amplified, and output to the speaker 59S.

The display control circuit 57 includes a CPU and a VD.
P, ROM, and RAM are provided, and the signal received from the main control circuit 50 is processed by the CPU, and the VDP generates image data based on the processing result of the CPU and outputs the image data to the liquid crystal display device 13.

The payout control circuit 70 has a CPU, and discharges prize balls to the upper plate 27A based on a signal received by the CPU from the one-chip microcomputer 51. Further, the display control circuit 57 receives a signal from the card unit or the ball lending sensor, and discharges a predetermined number of game balls to the upper plate 27A for a predetermined price paid by the player. Further, the payout control circuit 70 also plays a role of controlling the firing control circuit 71 described below.

The firing control circuit 71 corresponds to the "automatic firing control means" of the present invention, has a CPU, a RAM and a ROM, and receives a signal from a touch switch built in the operation knob 28 to launch a game ball. The firing motor 72 is drive-controlled. Further, the CPU of the firing control circuit 71 stores, in the RAM, the strength of the ball firing of the game ball, which is based on the turning operation of the operation knob 28 by the player.

In this embodiment, the strength of the ball firing of the game ball, which is determined by the player rotating the operation knob 28, is temporarily stored in the RAM provided in the firing control circuit 71.
At the time of automatic launch, which will be described later in detail, the gaming machine in which the game ball is repulsed by the temporarily stored bullet firing strength will be described. As a mode for temporarily storing the "ball launch strength", Depending on the detailed structure of the ball launching device, for example, the following forms may be mentioned. That is, the elastic force of the ball spring can be adjusted according to the turning position of the operation knob 28 operated by the player, and the ball spring with the elastic force adjusted by the player is fired. In the case of pulling by the motor and bouncing the game ball by its elastic force, the "rotation position of the operation knob" may be temporarily stored in the RAM as "strength of ball ejection". In this case, instead of operating the operation knob, an actuator for extending the ball spring is provided,
At the time of automatic firing, the spring for the ball may be extended by the actuator to the "rotation position of the operation knob" temporarily stored in the RAM, and the firing motor may be driven. With this configuration, the game ball is automatically launched by the launch strength of the incoming call to the mobile terminal (mobile phone) even when the player is operating the mobile terminal.

More specifically, the player operates the operation knob 2
By touching 8 and rotating the firing control circuit 71, the firing control circuit 71 is energized, firing the game ball on the game board surface, and when the hand is released, the operation knob 28 returns to its original state by the spring, and the firing control is performed. The present invention may be applied to a configuration in which the circuit 71 is in the non-energized state, and as a result, the game ball is not ejected. Alternatively, even if the player turns the operation knob 28 to a desired turning position and removes his / her hand from the operation knob 28, the operation knob 28 does not return to the original state and is fixed at the turning position. The operation knob 28 is provided with a touch sensor, and when the player's hand comes into contact with the operation knob 28, the firing control circuit 71 is energized to carry out a ball, and the operation knob 28 is operated by the hand. When released, the firing control circuit 71 becomes a non-energized state, and the present invention may be applied to those in which the game ball is not ejected. Further, the present invention may be applied to other launch motor type game machines and solenoid type game machines.

Now, reference numeral 105 is a portable connection circuit (corresponding to the "receiving means" of the present invention), and as described above,
It is electrically connected to the substrate circuit in the mobile phone 110 via the mobile connection connector 101 (see FIG. 2). The mobile connection circuit 105 includes a CPU as shown in FIG. 5, and the CPU repeatedly executes the mobile reception process shown in FIG. 6 at a predetermined cycle. In the mobile reception process, as shown in FIG. 6, the mobile phone 110 checks whether or not there is a signal to be output when an incoming call or mail is received (S1).
When a signal is received from the mobile phone 110,
After outputting an interrupt signal to the lamp control circuit 55, the voice control circuit 56, the display control circuit 57, and the firing control circuit 71 (S2), the portable reception process is terminated, and a signal is received from the mobile phone 110. If not, the portable reception process is terminated without outputting an interrupt signal or the like.

In the case where the mobile phone 110 is a model that externally outputs a signal that distinguishes whether the call or the mail is received, the mobile connection circuit 105 follows the interrupt signal and determines whether the call or the mail is received. The CPU of each circuit of the lamp control circuit 55, the voice control circuit 56, the display control circuit 57, and the firing control circuit 71 sends an identification signal for distinguishing whether the incoming call is received.
Output to. Further, in the case of a model in which it is not possible to distinguish whether a call or a mail is received by the signal output from the mobile phone 110 to the outside, for example, the mobile connection circuit 105
Means that only the interrupt signal is sent to each of the circuits 55, 56,
Output to CPUs 57 and 71.

Further, the portable connection circuit 105 detects, for example, whether or not the portable telephone 110 is connected to the portable connecting connector 101 at a predetermined cycle, and when the portable telephone 110 is connected, display control is performed. The connection state confirmation signal is output to the circuit 57 one by one.

Lamp control circuit 5 which receives the interrupt signal
5, the CPU of the sound control circuit 56, the display control circuit 57, and the firing control circuit 71 respectively perform the following processes.

That is, when the CPU of the firing control circuit 71 receives the interrupt signal and recognizes that the mobile phone 110 has received a call, the signal from the touch switch built in the operation knob 28 is operated. Unless the signal is when the knob 28 is fully opened, this is invalidated. Then, when the interrupt signal is received, the game ball is controlled so as to have a ball ejection strength stored in the RAM (for example, a rotating position of the operation knob 28), and the game ball is automatically ejected. However, in this automatic firing state, the operation knob 28 is fully opened, and the signal from the touch switch causes the CPU of the firing control circuit 71 to
When it is taken into, the automatic firing is canceled. Also, when there are no more game balls in the upper plate 27A, the automatic firing is canceled. Even when it is unknown whether the mobile phone 110 has received a call or a mail, automatic firing is performed in the same manner as above. On the other hand, when the mobile phone 110 receives an email, the CPU of the launch control circuit 71 does not automatically launch the game ball, and normally plays a game ball based on a signal from the touch switch built in the operation knob 28. Fire.

When the CPU of the lamp control circuit 55 receives the interrupt signal and recognizes that the mobile phone 110 has received a call, the first and second upper corners of the game board 11 are recognized.
The display lamps 98 and 99 of are blinked. It should be noted that this blinking is performed while the game ball is being automatically fired. Also, when it is unknown whether the mobile phone 110 has received a call or a mail, the first and second display lamps 98 and 99 are similarly made to blink. Furthermore, the mobile phone 110
However, when a mail is received, the CPU of the lamp control circuit 55 causes the second display lamp 9 in the upper right corner of the game board 11 to be displayed.
Only 9 blinks. The blinking is performed for a predetermined period (for example, about 5 seconds).

When the CPU of the voice control circuit 56 receives the interrupt signal and recognizes that the mobile phone 110 has received an incoming call, the CPU 59S (see FIG. 4) displays the message "incoming call". Output from. The voice output of this message is performed while the game ball is being automatically fired. Also, when it is unclear whether the mobile phone 110 has received a call or a mail, the message “received” is similarly output from the speaker 59S. Furthermore, when a mail is received, the CPU of the voice control circuit 56 outputs a message “mail is received” from the speaker 59S for a predetermined period (for example, about 5 seconds). Note that the voice output of this message is for a predetermined period (for example, about 5 seconds).
Is carried out over the course of time.

When the CPU of the display control circuit 57 receives the interrupt signal and recognizes that the mobile phone 110 has received a call, as shown in FIG. 3, a call reception display area R21 of the liquid crystal display device 13 is displayed. While blinking the message "I have received a call", the message "Automatic firing" and the message "To release automatic firing, open the operating knob fully" are alternately displayed in the game information display area R22. To display. The CPU of the display control circuit 57 performs the same display control even when it is unknown whether the mobile phone 110 receives a call or a mail.

Further, when the mobile phone 110 receives a mail, the CPU of the display control circuit 57 blinks and displays a message "mail has arrived" in the incoming call display area R21 of the liquid crystal display device 13. The blinking display is performed for a predetermined period (for example, about 5 seconds).

Further, the CPU of the display control circuit 57 displays "mobile phone" in the mobile information display area R21 while receiving a connection confirmation signal from the mobile phone connection circuit 105 when no incoming call is received by the mobile phone 110, for example. The phone is connected "message is displayed.

Further, the CPU of the display control circuit 57 receives the signal for determining whether or not the operation knob 28 is operated, and the operation knob 28 is not operated for a predetermined time and is carried. When a connection confirmation signal is received from the connection circuit 105, for example, the background color of the mobile information display area R21 is changed to two different colors while the message "The mobile phone is connected" is displayed in the mobile information display area R21. Switch to blinking. This can prevent the player from forgetting the mobile phone 110 when leaving the pachinko gaming machine.

Next, the operation and effect of this embodiment having the above-mentioned structure will be described. When the player connects the mobile phone 110 to the portable connection connector 101 of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the circuit board in the mobile phone 110 and the portable connection circuit 105 provided in the pachinko gaming machine are electrically connected. .
Then, from the portable connection circuit 105 to C of the display control circuit 57.
The connection confirmation signal is transmitted to the PU, and the liquid crystal display device 13
The message "A mobile phone is connected" is displayed in the mobile information display area R21 on the display screen. The player sees this message and sees the cell phone 110
It can be confirmed that and the pachinko game machine are connected. That is, when a call arrives at the mobile phone 110, it can be confirmed that the game ball is automatically fired, and the game can be started with peace of mind.

By the way, the player may play a game while waiting for an important call. In addition, the game state changes variously, and at a random timing, the normal game state is changed to a privilege-giving state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot state or a reach state). Then, when the player gets the privilege granted state, an important phone call may occur.

However, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the mobile phone 110 connected to the mobile connection connector 101 receives an incoming call, a game ball is automatically fired and the mobile phone 110 is activated as follows. You can operate with confidence. That is, when a call arrives at the mobile phone 110, a signal output from the mobile phone 110 is received by the mobile connection circuit 105 of the pachinko gaming machine,
From the CPU provided in the mobile connection circuit 105 to the firing control circuit 7
The interrupt signal is output to 1. Here, the CPU of the firing control circuit 71 stores the strength of the ball firing of the game ball based on the operation of the operation knob 28 in the RAM until just before the call is received by the mobile phone 110. And the firing control circuit 7
When the CPU of No. 1 receives an interruption signal due to an incoming call from the portable connection circuit 105, it reads out the data regarding the strength of the ball firing stored in the RAM at that time, and determines the strength of the ball firing. Automatically launches the game ball. As a result, even if the player releases his / her hand from the operation knob 28, the game ball is ejected to the game area with a certain strength, and the game is continued. Therefore, even when the game is in a privilege-giving state in which the game is advantageous to the player when the call arrives, the player releases the operation knob 28 and calms down the mobile phone 110 without suffering any disadvantage. It can be operated.

When the mobile phone 110 receives a call, the CPU provided in the mobile connection circuit 105 controls the lamp control circuit 55, the voice control circuit 56, and the display control circuit 57.
It also outputs an interrupt signal to the CPU of each circuit. Then, the lamp control circuit 55 causes the first or second display lamps 98 and 99 to blink, the audio control circuit 56 uses the sound from the speaker 59S, and the display control circuit 57 causes the liquid crystal display device 13 to display. By the display of, the respective mobile phones notify the player that the incoming call has been received and the game ball is in the automatic firing state. As a result, the player can easily notice that the player is in the automatic firing state.

Moreover, on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 13, a message "To release automatic firing, open the operating knob fully" is displayed, and if the operating knob 28 is fully opened according to this message, Since the automatic firing is canceled, if the user does not want to answer the call or if the telephone is immediately dealt with, the automatic firing state can be easily returned to the normal state. ,

Further, when the cellular phone 110 receives an email, in the present embodiment, the automatic notification is not performed, but the player is notified that the email has arrived. That is, the message "mail has arrived" is displayed in blinking on the incoming call display area R21 of the liquid crystal display device 13 for a predetermined period (for example, about 5 seconds), and the message "mail is received" is output from the speaker 59S. It is output for a predetermined period (for example, about 5 seconds), and further, the second display lamp 99 in the upper right corner of the game board 11 blinks for a predetermined period (for example, about 5 seconds). This allows
The player can open and read the mail when the game has finished.

In the pachinko game machine of this embodiment,
In the case of a model in which the mobile phone 110 does not output a signal for distinguishing whether a call or a mail is received, the mobile phone 110 automatically fires as in the case of receiving a call, so that it can handle various mobile phones. Therefore, the player can play the game without anxiety. It should be noted that a player who does not want to switch to the automatic launch when the mobile phone receives an incoming call does not have to connect the mobile phone 110 to the mobile connection connector 101.

<Second Embodiment> This embodiment is shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, and only the configuration different from that of the first embodiment will be described below, and the same components are designated by the same reference numerals. Therefore, redundant description will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 7, the telephone set portion 100N included in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment has a pocket-shaped recess formed at the end of the lower plate 27B opposite to the operation knob 28. , Equipped with a fall prevention fence in front of the recess. Then, replace the mobile phone 110 with the telephone set unit 100N.
The mobile phone 110 is stored in the fall prevention state only by putting it inside. In addition, an antenna (not shown) connected to the portable radio wave detection circuit 105K shown in FIG. 8 is built inside the wall forming the lower plate 27B.

The portable radio wave detection circuit 105K is used in the portable telephone 1.
A radio wave (signal) output when 10 receives a call is received via the antenna and detected.
Here, as the radio wave, for example, a radio wave that causes a light-emitting body provided at the tip of an antenna of a mobile phone to blink when an incoming call is received. Further, the mobile radio wave detection circuit 105K is adjusted to have a sensitivity capable of receiving only the radio wave output from the mobile phone 110 within a predetermined range from the mobile radio wave detection circuit 105K (more specifically, an antenna). . More specifically, the sensitivity is adjusted mainly so as to receive only the radio waves output by the mobile phone 110 housed in the phone set unit 100N.

Then, when the mobile radio wave detection circuit 105K receives the radio wave output from the mobile phone 110,
Similar to the first embodiment, the lamp control circuit 55, the voice control circuit 56, the display control circuit 57, and the firing control circuit 71,
Output an interrupt signal. Here, the mobile phone 110
In the case of a model that outputs a radio wave by distinguishing whether a call or a mail is received, the mobile connection circuit 105, after the interrupt signal, is an identification signal for distinguishing whether a call or a mail is received. Each circuit 55, 56, 5
Output to CPUs 7, 71. Further, in the case of a model in which it is not possible to distinguish whether a call or a mail is received by the signal output from the mobile phone 110 to the outside, the mobile connection circuit 105 outputs only the interrupt signal to each of the circuits 55 and 5.
It outputs to CPU of 6,57,71.

With the configuration of this embodiment, the same operational effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained, and the portable telephone 11
Since 0 is not connected to the pachinko gaming machine, the mobile phone 110 can be freely used when the mobile phone 110 receives an incoming call.

If the receiving sensitivity of the mobile radio wave detection circuit 105K is set high with respect to the signal from the mobile phone 110, the pocket of the player's clothes can be stored without housing the mobile phone in the telephone set section 100. With the mobile phone 110 left in the box, a signal output when the mobile phone 110 receives a call can be received to automatically fire.

<Other Embodiments> The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. For example, the embodiments described below are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.
Other than the following, various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

(1) In the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine was illustrated as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any gaming machine provided with a launching means for launching a game ball can be used. You may apply to such a game machine.

(2) In the above embodiment, a gaming machine to which the mobile phone 110 can be connected has been described as an example of the portable terminal. However, the portable terminal connected to the gaming machine is capable of wirelessly acquiring information. , PDA (Personal Dig)
It may be an italistance) or pager (pager) or personal computer (personal computer).

(3) In the above embodiment, the portable connection connector 101 (connecting means) was fixed to the bottom of the recess forming the telephone set section 100. However, as shown in FIG. The mobile connection connector 101 is provided at the tip of the cable 103 extending from the wall portion forming the plate 27B, and the mobile phone 110 connected to the mobile connection connector 101 is
The telephone set section 100M may be configured to lie down and be stored.

(4) Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the connector for mobile connection 101 is provided at the tip of the cable 104 so that the mobile phone 110 is connected to the connector for mobile connection 101 and has a length that enables communication. By setting the cable 104, it becomes possible to quickly respond when the mobile phone 110 receives an incoming call.

(5) In the portable connection connector to which the PDA is connected, if the PDA is provided at the end of a cable having a length (for example, about 60 cm) that allows the PDA to be operated, the PDA will be received. At times, it is possible to quickly respond without removing the connector for mobile connection.

(6) Furthermore, the cable provided with the connector for portable connection at its tip may be wound up by a reel like a power cable provided in a vacuum cleaner.

(7) In the first embodiment, the mobile phone connector 101 (connecting means) electrically connects the mobile phone 110 to the mobile connection circuit 105 (receiving means) of the pachinko gaming machine. , For example, a wireless communication means (for example, Bluetooth) between the mobile phone and the receiving means.
th, infrared communication).

(8) In the first embodiment, the operation knob 2
Although it was configured to cancel the automatic firing by fully opening 8, for example, a button for automatic firing cancellation is separately provided on the game board, and the player operates the button to cancel the automatic firing. It may be configured to do so.

(9) Further, it may be so arranged that the time from the start of the automatic firing is counted and the automatic firing is canceled when a predetermined time has passed.

(10) In the above-described first embodiment, a configuration is shown in which the mobile phone 110 does not automatically fire when an incoming mail is received. However, when an incoming mail is received, the same as when an incoming call is received. Alternatively, the automatic firing may be performed.

(11) In the first embodiment, when the mobile phone 110 receives a call regardless of the game state,
Although the automatic firing is performed, it may be divided into a case where the automatic firing is performed and a case where the automatic firing is not performed depending on the game state. Specifically, in the jackpot gaming state,
The automatic launch may be performed, and in the case of a normal game, the automatic launch may not be performed.

(12) In the first embodiment, the "strength of ball firing" when the mobile phone 110 receives a call is stored in the RAM.
However, the present invention is not limited to the configuration in which the portable terminal can hold the "strength of ball firing" when information is received and perform automatic firing. , It is not necessary to temporarily store the “strength of bullet firing”. Specifically, when the player's hand comes into contact with the operation knob 28, the firing control circuit 71 is energized and a ball is started, and at the same time, the ball strength is adjusted at the turning position of the operation knob 28. It can be adjusted, and when the hand is released, the operation knob 28
In the gaming machine in which the firing control circuit 71 is in the non-energized state and the bullet is stopped, the handheld terminal does not touch the operation knob 28 when the mobile terminal receives information. A circuit for forcibly energizing the firing control circuit 71 may be provided.

(13) Further, when the player's hand comes into contact with the operation knob 28, the firing control circuit 71 is energized to start a ball and the ball is started at the turning position of the operation knob 28. In the gaming machine in which the strength can be adjusted and the operation knob 28 returns to its original state by the spring when the hand is released, when the mobile terminal receives information, the operation knob 28 is changed by the spring. A temporary locking means is provided to prevent returning to the original state, and when the mobile terminal receives information, the firing control circuit 71 is forcibly energized without touching the operation knob 28. A circuit may be provided.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a telephone set section.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a display screen of a liquid crystal display device.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a gaming machine.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a signal flow when a mobile phone receives an incoming call.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of mobile reception processing.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a telephone set section in the gaming machine of the second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a modification 1 of the telephone set section.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a modification 2 of the telephone set section.

[Explanation of symbols]

11 ... Game board 28 ... Operation knob (launching means) 72 ... Launching motor (launching means) 71 ... Launch control circuit (automatic launch control means) 101 ... Connector for mobile connection (connecting means) 105 ... Portable connection circuit (reception means) 105K ... Portable radio wave detection circuit (reception means) 110 ... mobile phone

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A signal output from a portable terminal capable of wirelessly acquiring information when a game terminal is equipped with a launching means for launching a game ball into a game area by an operation of a player when the information arrives. Receiving means capable of receiving, and based on the reception result of the receiving means, when the information arrives at the portable terminal, the launching means, the automatic launch control means for controlling to automatically launch the game ball A gaming machine characterized by having it. 2. A game machine equipped with a launching means for launching a game ball into a game area by a player's operation, in which a portable terminal capable of wirelessly acquiring information can be electrically or wirelessly connected. And, when information is received by the mobile terminal connected to the connection means, receiving means capable of receiving a signal output from the mobile terminal, and information received by the mobile terminal based on the reception result of the receiving means. A game machine, wherein the launching means comprises an automatic launch control means for automatically launching a game ball when an incoming call arrives. 3. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the mobile terminal is a mobile phone. 4. The personal digital assistant is a Personal D
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is an Digital Assistance, a pager (registered trademark), or a personal computer.