JP2003144726A - Game system, game machine, method of informing game situation in game system, and server - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system, a game machine, a method of informing the game situation in the game system and a server for enabling a player of a pachinko game or pachinko slot machine to have a feeling of superiority. SOLUTION: The game system comprises a game machine using a game card specific to a player, and a management device for managing game data including the number of prize balls or medals to be put out by each game machine, capable of writing the game data in the game card and reading the game data stored in the game card. Each game machine has a special lighting device, and the special lighting device of a game machine, into which a game card with the game history indicating the highest efficiency in the putout of the prize balls or medals is inserted, is made to emit light for the lighting effect in order to show the player occupying the game machine is an excellent player.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming system for playing pachinko, pachislot, etc., a gaming machine, a method for informing the gaming status in the gaming system, and a server.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, gaming systems such as pachinko games and pachislot games are constructed as follows.

That is, in a game hall (hall) that provides games, a large number of pachinko machines and pachi-slot machines (hereinafter referred to as "gaming machines") are arranged side by side in a row to form a gaming island. A plurality of game machines are arranged in the hall so that the player can freely select his or her favorite game machine. In addition, the same model is usually lined up on the game island, and if it is a popular model, it may be arranged over a plurality of game islands.

Since the gaming machine is arranged in the hall as described above, the player sits and plays while facing the gaming machine, so that the player can play other games of the same model. It is usually side by side or back to back, and what kind of game state another player is in is usually known to some extent with respect to both sides, but other situations are hardly understood.

Taking a pachinko machine among game machines as an example,
When playing a game, there is an increasing number of forms in which a prepaid card is purchased, the card is inserted into a gaming machine, and a game ball is rented up to the effective limit of the card to play.

Further, in recent years, a system in which a personal card for each player is issued, the number of game balls that can be used in the card is recorded, and the game history of the player is recorded so that the player can play the game without using cash. Has also been built.

Further, as a specific configuration of the pachinko machine, there is a display unit for displaying a screen image including a character image and a plurality of identification / information patterns (including numbers and characters etc.) that are changed / stopped and displayed. However, when the plurality of identification information symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination, the number of variable display games for shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player is increasing. Such a variable display game can be said to be a game imitating a game played in a slot machine in terms of the game form. However, in a pachinko machine, a moving image such as the character image is displayed during the variable display game. The production is generally performed, and the production effect is used to entertain the player and prevent the player from getting tired of the game. It should be noted that the character image is generally used according to the theme set in the gaming machine.

For example, the display section is composed of a screen composed of a liquid crystal screen or a CRT, and it is possible to display a group of identification information patterns composed of a plurality (usually three digits) of identification information patterns and a character image on the screen, and the identification information is displayed. When the symbol group is a predetermined specific combination, for example, when all symbols are stopped by common symbols (when they are stopped by so-called squares such as "7", "7", "7"), it is called a "big hit". Going to a "favorable situation for players", displaying animation videos such as animation in the display section, opening a predetermined large-scale winning opening provided on the game board and winning game balls more than usual It provides an easy state and creates a state that increases the payout amount of prize balls.

In a gaming machine for playing such a variable display game, when a "big hit" which is advantageous to the player is reached, the player is very happy because he can expect a large amount of prize balls to be paid out. It is safe to say that they are playing for the purpose of earning.

Further, in the conventional gaming system described above, in the gaming machine in which such a "big hit" occurs, the decoration lamp provided in the gaming machine flashes rapidly,
A sense of superiority over others is generated, and the satisfaction of the player is improved.

Also on the hall side, a stand showing a gaming machine that has reached a "big hit" in the in-house broadcast so that the entire player can hear it so that the player can feel more satisfied and come to the store frequently. Announce the number, "big hit"
In addition to admiring the player who reached the above, the large lamp provided on the top of the gaming machine is turned on and blinked to show off the "big hit" to other players.

This is the same for a pachi-slot machine, and when a so-called "bonus" corresponding to the above-mentioned jackpot that can win a large number of medals occurs, a large lamp provided on the upper part of the pachi-slot machine that has been lit flashes. It is designed to run.

[0013]

As described above, when a "big hit" or a "bonus" occurs, it is notified in addition to this, so that the player can enjoy a sense of superiority to some extent. .

However, when a "big hit" or a "bonus" is given, any player can certainly receive a large number of prize balls and medals, but the number of game balls (medals) actually acquired by the player is It is not constant but usually varies from player to player.

That is, the above "big hit" and "bonus"
For example, there are game devices that frequently shift to advantageous situations for players, and there are game devices that do not shift to advantageous situations for a long time. Comparing the payout amount of prize balls (medals) per unit time between the two, Often quite different. In other words,
The payout efficiency of prize balls (medals) is different for each gaming device.

Also, in the case of a pachinko game, for example, even when a "big hit" is given, identification information of a specific combination,
For example, when the combination of the identification information of “3”, “3” and “3” or the identification information of “7”, “7” and “7” is combined, it is highly likely to be a “big hit” again. There may be a probability fluctuation state (probability change). In addition, "3" and "7"
Not only that, for example, if it is an odd number, it may be all probable.

Here, the "probability change" refers to a control state in which the probability of "big hit" is higher than in the normal game state (for example, the probability is 5 times), and for example, a display device or the same display. The time required to change the display device in the center of the top of the device from variable to stop is shortened, the opening time of the start opening is extended, the probability that the identification information of the display device becomes a doublet, etc. Refers to.

Therefore, if such a "probable change" occurs, the chance of repeatedly becoming a "big hit" increases, and naturally it is possible to dramatically increase the number of prize balls to be won, so that a normal "big hit" is a single shot. The payout efficiency is overwhelmingly higher than the case where they occur at intervals.

Further, as a result, the payout efficiency also varies depending on the difference in the game skill of the player. That is, if the game technique is poor, the number of useless balls (game balls that are collected by the game device side without entering the winning opening) increases, and as a result, the number of acquired game balls decreases.

On the other hand, those who have a good game skill have a small amount of wasted balls, and there are also those who make full use of a special game technique called "reverse skill". In some cases, there will be a big difference between the two in the end. This ultimately results in a difference in payout efficiency in the gaming device.

By the way, the special game technique referred to as the so-called "reverse technique" is not an illegal game method, but it has not been officially announced by the game machine manufacturers, and naturally, the game of the game machine is played. It is not described in the description, and such a game technique is not posted in the game hall (hall) where the game machine is installed. It should be noted that such a "back trick" is also known in the pachi-slot game, and it is possible to increase the amount of medals acquired during the "bonus". Therefore, the payout efficiency of medals varies depending on the game device.

It should be noted that most of the players do not know such "secret tricks" and are currently playing the ordinary game method, and of course, the frequency of use is extremely low. Those who have such "secret tricks" often play games with a sense of superiority over others.

As described above, in the pachinko game and the pachi-slot game, the payout efficiency of the gaming device is actually or apparently different due to various factors, and the highly efficient gaming device is exclusively used. Players often have a desire to receive some kind of evaluation.

Therefore, if there is a system that informs a large number of players of a gaming machine having a high payout efficiency, it is possible to sufficiently satisfy the superiority of the player, but conventionally, such a gaming system and a gaming machine exist. I haven't.

As described above, even in the system in which the player issues a personal card for each player to play the game, the player who is the most excellent player is informed so as to raise the player's consciousness of competition and give a sense of superiority. There has not been anything devised to increase the degree.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming system in a game such as a pachinko machine, a pachi-slot machine, a gaming machine, a method of informing a gaming situation in the gaming system, and a server that can solve the above problems.

[0027]

According to the present invention as set forth in claim 1, a display section for displaying a plurality of identification information symbols which are respectively changed and stopped, and an individual game card issued for each player are inserted. It manages a plurality of gaming machines having enabled card insertion ports and gaming data including the payout amount of prize balls or medals for each gaming machine, and the gaming data can be written to the gaming card It is provided with a management device capable of reading the game data stored in the card, which is advantageous for a player who increases the payout amount of prize balls or medals by combining each game machine when the identification information pattern is stopped. A gaming system for executing a variable display game capable of shifting to a situation, wherein each gaming machine is provided with a special lighting device, and a gaming card is inserted into a card reader. In response to this, the game is started, and the game card stores the game history of the player including the game data and the game time from the card insertion to the card removal, and the plurality of games. Among the machines, for the gaming machine in which the gaming card having the gaming history with the highest prize ball or medal payout efficiency is inserted, in order to show that the player who exclusively possesses the gaming machine is a good player, The lighting device was made to emit light to perform lighting effects.

Therefore, among the players who are playing the game, it is possible to widely inform who is the excellent player who has the highest payout efficiency of prize balls and medals, and the player is proud of his or her own game amount. It is possible to immerse yourself in a sense of superiority.

Further, in the present invention according to claim 2, a plurality of gaming machines are arranged in parallel to form a gaming row, and in the gaming row or in a gaming row group in which the gaming rows are further arranged, a prize. For a gaming machine in which a gaming card having a gaming history with the highest payout efficiency of balls or medals is inserted, lighting production is performed to indicate that the player who exclusively uses the gaming machine is a good player.

Therefore, it is possible to show off that the player is the best player in the so-called game island where the game machine is arranged, or in the adjacent game island, and it is possible to enhance the player's sense of superiority. The satisfaction of the game can be increased.

Further, in the present invention according to claim 3, the plurality of gaming machines to be subjected to the lighting effect are the same model for playing the variable display game of the same kind.

Therefore, when the payout efficiency is the highest among the same models, which tend to be highly competitive, the superiority is significantly enhanced.

Further, in the present invention as set forth in claim 4, the special lighting device is provided on any one of a game board constituting the game machine, peripheral members of the game board, and a chair for a player. I decided.

Therefore, it becomes clear at a glance who has the best performance.

Further, in the present invention according to claim 5, the payout efficiency is calculated for each unit time from the game data stored in the game card, and the payout efficiency calculated from the game card inserted in another gaming machine. Compared with the above, we decided to continue lighting production until the maximum value was updated.

That is, since the payout efficiency of each player is calculated for each predetermined unit time, the players with excellent results (payout efficiency) may be replaced or may be continuous, and the players may be consecutive. The awareness of competition will increase, and those who receive lighting effects as excellence will become more and more superior.

According to the present invention of claim 6, the above-mentioned claim 1 is adopted.
5. A gaming machine constituting the gaming system according to any one of 5 to 5, wherein a game is started in response to insertion of an individual gaming card issued for each player into a card reader. Further, the game card can store the game history of the player including the game data and the game time from the time of card insertion to the time of card removal, and the payout efficiency of prize balls or medals including other game machines. When a game card having the highest game history is inserted, a special lighting device that displays that the player who exclusively uses the game machine is a good player is displayed by lighting.

Therefore, among the players who are playing the game, it is possible to widely inform who is the excellent player who has the highest payout efficiency of the prize balls and medals, and the player is proud of his or her own game amount. It is possible to immerse yourself in a sense of superiority.

[0039] In the present invention according to claim 7, a display section for displaying a plurality of identification information symbols which are respectively changed / stopped and a card insertion slot into which an individual game card issued for each player can be inserted. And a plurality of gaming machines provided with, and managing the gaming data including the payout amount of prize balls or medals for each gaming machine, the gaming data being writable in the gaming card, and stored in the gaming card. With a management device that can read data, each game machine can be changed to a situation that is advantageous to the player in which the payout amount of prize balls or medals is increased by a combination when the identification information pattern is stopped. In a gaming system adapted to execute a display game, each gaming machine is provided with a special lighting device, and a gaming card is played in response to the insertion of the gaming card into the card reader. Control is performed so that the game card stores the game history of the player including the game data and the game time from when the card is inserted to when the card is taken out. For the gaming machine in which a gaming card having a gaming history with the highest payout efficiency of balls or medals is inserted, the special lighting device is caused to emit light in order to indicate that the player who exclusively uses the gaming machine is a good player. To produce lighting.

Therefore, among the players who are playing the game, it is possible to widely inform who is the excellent player who has the highest payout efficiency of prize balls and medals, and the player is proud of his or her own game amount. It is possible to immerse yourself in a sense of superiority.

Further, in the present invention according to claim 8, a plurality of gaming machines are arranged in parallel to form a gaming row, and in the gaming row, or in the gaming row group in which the gaming rows are further arranged, a prize. For a gaming machine in which a gaming card having a gaming history with the highest payout efficiency of balls or medals is inserted, lighting production is performed to indicate that the player who exclusively uses the gaming machine is a good player.

Therefore, it is possible to show that the player is the best player in the so-called game island where the game machine is arranged or in the adjacent game island, and it is possible to enhance the player's sense of superiority. The satisfaction of the game can be increased.

Further, in the present invention according to claim 9, a plurality of gaming machines to be subjected to lighting effects are of the same model for playing the same kind of variable display game.

Therefore, when the payout efficiency is the highest among the same models, which tend to be highly competitive, the superiority is significantly enhanced.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the special lighting device is provided on any one of a game board constituting the game machine, peripheral members of the game board, and a chair for a player.

Therefore, it becomes clear at a glance who has the best performance.

Further, in the present invention according to claim 11, payout efficiency is calculated for each unit time from the game data stored in the game card, and payout calculated from the game card inserted in another gaming machine. Compared with efficiency, lighting production was continued until the maximum value was updated.

That is, since the payout efficiency of each player is calculated for each predetermined unit time, the players with excellent results (payout efficiency) may be replaced or may be continuous, and the players may be consecutive. The awareness of competition will increase, and those who receive lighting effects as excellence will become more and more superior.

According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a server for causing each terminal to display a game machine image showing the game machine,
In response to the insertion of a game card, which is issued for each player and can identify the player, into the card insertion slot provided in each terminal, a game start signal is transmitted to the terminal, and the game machine is sent to each terminal. Displaying an image, the image of the special lighting and a plurality of pieces of identification information images are displayed on the game machine image, and the display is changed / stopped, and the combination of the identification information symbols at the time of stop is advantageous to the player. When a variable display game that can be moved to is executed and the game situation of the variable display game shifts to a situation that is advantageous to the player, each terminal device to display an image so that the payout amount of prize balls or medals is increased. Further, the game card stores the game history of the player including the game data from the time of card insertion to the time of card removal and the game card. Payment For a terminal in which a gaming card having a gaming history with the highest playing efficiency is inserted, in order to indicate that the player who exclusively uses the terminal is a good player, the special lighting is displayed so as to emit light. It was decided to control each terminal to perform lighting production.

Therefore, among the players who are playing using the terminals on the net connected to the server, the excellent player with the highest payout efficiency (scoring rate) of prize balls and medals is specially designated as the player. It is possible to notify by the emission of various illuminations, the player can be proud of his high game skill, and can be immersed in a sense of superiority.

“Definition of Terms” Here, terms used in the embodiments and examples of the present invention described below are defined.

“Identification information pattern” means information that can be visually identified by using a pattern (characters including numbers, symbols, patterns or patterns). Also, a group of a plurality of these symbols is referred to as an identification information symbol group.

When the "variable display" identification information design changes sequentially, for example, when changing from one identification information design "7" to another identification information design "8" or from identification information design "9" to another identification In addition to the case where the information pattern is changed to “☆” and displayed, in the case where one identification information pattern is displayed and moved while being displayed in the display area where the identification information pattern can be displayed, for example, This is a concept including a case where one identification information pattern “7” moves while being displayed in the display area. Furthermore, when the display mode of the identification information pattern changes, for example, when one identification information pattern “7” is deformed and displayed horizontally or vertically, or when the identification information pattern is enlarged and displayed. The concept also includes a case where the image is reduced and displayed.

[Big hit] It is a game situation name showing the most advantageous state among the situations that are advantageous to the player, and is a state in which the game ball easily enters the special winning opening provided in the gaming machine.
In a gaming machine having a display section for displaying the above-mentioned identification information symbol, the identification information symbol is usually displayed in a variable manner and is stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination.

"Reach" For example, when an identification information symbol group consisting of a plurality of identification information symbols described above is displayed on the three-set display section, symbols belonging to one group are stopped and displayed at "7", and the other groups are displayed. The symbol to which the symbol belongs is also stopped and displayed at "7", and is waiting for the symbols belonging to the remaining group to be stopped, that is, depending on the symbol stop display of the symbol belonging to the last group, there is an opportunity to win the "big hit". This is a game situation name, which is also one of the situations that is advantageous to the player.

[Normal screen] A concept excluding a reach screen as a notice screen for notifying a big hit of a game and a big hit production screen at the time of a big hit. Further, the concept also includes an effect screen in which the identification information that has been variably displayed is temporarily stopped, and then the identification information is variably displayed again and displayed until the reach or the big hit. Further, it is a concept including a screen displayed when the game result of the variable display game played on the display unit is missed.

All of the above are related to the pachinko game, and the terms related to the pachi-slot game are defined below.

[Bonus] Corresponds to a "big hit" in a pachi-slot game. It is easy to start with a combination of three bonus symbols, and during the bonus, it is easy to align the identification information symbols in a combination that allows medal payout, and during that time, if the specific symbols are aligned on the center line, a specific game for receiving medal payouts will start. .

[Special Game Technique] This is a game technique that is not particularly introduced on the game board or the game hall when playing a pachinko game or a pachislot game. It refers to the game technology that is transmitted among the players. By using this special game technique,
At the time of the above "big hit" or "bonus", it may be possible to obtain more prize balls or medals than in the normal game technique. In addition, such a special game technique is sometimes introduced through a game magazine or the Internet, but a player who does not have access to such information does not know the know-how to perform the technique at all and takes such a technique. Often enviable for players who have mastered the technique.

[0060]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The present invention is a display unit for displaying a plurality of identification information symbols which are displayed in a floating / stopped state, and a card insertion slot into which an individual game card issued for each player can be inserted. A game data stored in the game card, which manages the game data including a plurality of gaming machines each having a payout amount of prize balls or medals for each gaming machine and which can be written to the gaming card. A variable display capable of shifting to a situation that is advantageous to the player in which the payout amount of prize balls or medals increases due to the combination of the identification information symbols at the time of stop, provided with a management device capable of reading In a gaming system for executing a game, a special lighting device is provided in each of the gaming machines, and the game starts when a gaming card is inserted into a card reader. Configured such that, further, the game card, stores the game history of the player including the player data and game time to time removed from the time of card insertion,
Among the plurality of gaming machines, the gaming machine having the gaming history with the highest payout efficiency of prize balls or medals is inserted, indicating that the player who exclusively owns the gaming machine is a good player. Therefore, the special lighting device is caused to emit light to perform lighting effect.

That is, in the present embodiment, when playing a game on the game machine, the player inserts each game card issued from the game arcade into the card reader of the game machine.

On the game card, an ID that allows access to the game history itself or the game history for each customer stored in the management device installed in the game hall is recorded. In the game history, the game time, the number of games, the game ball balance in the game for each gaming machine, the total balance, etc. are recorded as data. Therefore, the prize ball payout efficiency (hereinafter simply referred to as "payout efficiency") in the game so far can be immediately calculated from the card.

The above-mentioned total balance of the game is like a so-called deposit passbook, and in this case, it is possible to save or pay out the game balls instead of the money, and the game balls obtained in the game are usually a prize or the like. It can be exchanged for, or you can save it on a card and carry it over.

In this embodiment, when the gaming card is inserted into the gaming machine, the management device calculates the payout efficiency from the card and compares it with the payout efficiency of the gaming cards inserted in other gaming machines. A notification signal is output to the gaming machine in which a card with high payout efficiency is inserted, and the special lighting device is caused to emit light by the signal.

Therefore, the player having the highest payout efficiency shows off his / her skill because the special lighting device of the gaming machine he / she occupies emits light, and can obtain a sense of superiority.

Further, in the present embodiment, the payout efficiency is calculated for each unit time from the game data stored in the game card and compared with the payout efficiency calculated from the game card inserted in another gaming machine. , Lighting production will continue until the maximum value is updated.

That is, since the payout efficiency is all calculated, compared and updated for each unit time, for example, even if a player produces an illumination effect showing that the payout efficiency is currently the highest, It may change depending on changes in the game situation.

That is, when the payout amount is increased by another person using a special game technique, or when a large amount of payouts are continuously received due to a situation advantageous to the player, the maximum payout efficiency is updated to the other person. The special lighting device of another game machine may emit light. Of course, in some cases, the player may continue to be an excellent performer, and in this case, special lighting effects will be provided for a long time, so that the player will be more satisfied with the game and satisfied with superiority. become.

As described above, since the current best performer can be known as the latest information, the player is encouraged to play the game and the motivation is improved.

Here, the above-mentioned situation advantageous to the player is
It refers to the so-called "big hit" state in pachinko games, the so-called "bonus" state in pachislot games, as explained in "Means for Solving Problems", and the special game technique also refers to "problem "Means for solving the problem" refers to a so-called "reverse technique".

By the way, in the game arcade, a plurality of gaming machines are arranged in parallel to form a gaming row (hereinafter referred to as "gaming island"), and a gaming island group in the gaming island or in which the gaming islands are further juxtaposed. There is.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, with respect to the gaming machine in which a gaming card having a gaming history with the highest payout efficiency of prize balls or medals in the gaming island or gaming island group is inserted,
The player who exclusively uses the game machine performs the lighting effect indicating that it is a good player.

Therefore, it is possible to show off that the player is the best player in the so-called game island where the game machine is arranged, or in the adjacent game island, and it is possible to increase the player's sense of superiority. The satisfaction of the game can be increased.

Moreover, the plurality of gaming machines to which the lighting effect is applied can be the same model for playing the same kind of variable display game.

That is, even within the same game island, different models do not have much competition awareness, but the same model tends to have higher competition awareness, and the payout efficiency between such similar models is high. This is because when it reaches the maximum, the sense of superiority is significantly increased.

The special lighting device may be provided on any of a game board that constitutes a game machine, peripheral members of the game board, and a chair for a player.

That is, it is obvious not only for the player who has the best performance, but the player occupying the game machine can be immersed in a great sense of superiority. Especially when it is installed in a chair, the light emission of the light is conspicuous,
Even people walking along the aisle can immediately see who has the highest grades.

As can be seen from the above, the gaming machines constituting the above-mentioned gaming system start playing in response to the insertion of an individual gaming card issued for each player into the card reader. In addition, the game card can store the game history of the player including the game data from the time of card insertion to the time of card removal and the game time, including other game machines, prize balls or When a gaming card having a gaming history with the highest payout efficiency of medals is inserted, a special lighting device is provided to display that the player who exclusively owns the gaming machine is a good player by lighting production. The special lighting device may also serve as a lighting device provided in advance in the game machine or the game board. However, in that case, it is preferable that the normal light emission and the light emission in the case of indicating a good machine are different. For example, by changing the blinking pattern or changing the brightness and making the light emitting state indicating the excellent machine more flashy than usual, the player's sense of superiority can be further enhanced.

Further, according to the present invention, each terminal (client)
It can also be applied to a server that displays a game machine image showing a game machine.

That is, a server for displaying a gaming machine image showing a gaming machine on each terminal, and a gaming card issued to each player at a card insertion slot provided on each terminal and capable of identifying the player. The game start signal is transmitted to the terminals in response to the insertion, and each terminal displays an image of the game, and the image of the special illumination and a plurality of identification information images are changed in the image of the game.・ Stop and display
When the combination of the same identification information symbols is stopped, a variable display game that allows the player to shift to a favorable situation is executed, and if the game situation of the variable display game shifts to a situation that is advantageous to the player, a prize is awarded. A player's game history that controls each terminal to display an image so that the payout amount of balls or medals is increased, and further includes game data and game time from the time the card is inserted to the time the card is taken out. Further, among the terminals, a player who has a gaming card having a gaming history with the highest payout efficiency of prize balls or medals is inserted into the terminal, and a player who exclusively uses the terminal is a good player. In order to show that, the respective terminals are controlled so that the special lighting is displayed so as to emit light and lighting is performed.

Therefore, on the server side, it is possible to output the signal for performing the special lighting effect to the terminal having the highest payout efficiency among the terminals on the net to cause the special lighting device to emit and display. The player can visually confirm that he or she is a player with excellent results, which can enhance the sense of superiority to other players and enhance satisfaction with the game. Become.

[0082]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments described below, a pachinko game is used as a game, and a pachinko game machine is used as a game machine as an example suitable for the game system, the game machine, and the game system according to the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko or bachinko game machine, but can be applied to a so-called pachislot or slot machine. Furthermore, these pachinko / pachislot portable game devices and game software such as pachinko and pachislot can be applied to a server connected to a terminal device via a network.

[Embodiment 1] FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of a gaming island to which a gaming system according to the present invention is applied, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the gaming system, and FIG. 3 is a gaming machine unit constituting the gaming system. FIG. 4 is a front view showing an overview, and FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged explanatory view of the gaming machine. In this specification, the pachinko game machine is a concept including a pachinko machine.

In FIG. 1, A is a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as "gaming machine 10") which will be described later in detail as a gaming machine.
It is a gaming island in which a number of them are arranged side by side, and a plurality of them are installed in the pachinko hall, which is a game hall.

In the figure, A1 is a personal game card (not shown)
Is a ticket issuing machine, and is connected to the main control device 3 that controls the entire gaming system according to the present embodiment.

The player registers a personal game card by inputting necessary items according to the guidance display of the ticket issuing machine A1.
Can be obtained. Further, in this game card, game data such as a game time for each type of the game device 10, the number of games, a game ball balance in the game for each game device 10, etc. can be recorded, and the ticket issuing machine can be recorded at any time. It is possible to store the game balls for the amount of money thrown into A1.

By inserting such a game card into the card insertion slot 13 provided in the game device 10, the card reader 5 provided inside functions to automatically provide a game ball corresponding to the amount of money to the upper plate of the game device 10. 20 (see FIG. 3). In addition, the game card is a magnetic recording type or optical recording type,
Alternatively, any medium such as an IC chip-embedded type can be used as long as necessary information can be read and written. Regarding ticketing, in addition to self-working by the ticketing machine A1 as in the present embodiment, ticketing may be performed by a staff member such as a counter.

In the game system according to this embodiment,
As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming devices 1 arranged side by side on each gaming island A.
A relay unit 1 is provided for each 0, and each relay unit 1 is connected to the game island control device 2, and is connected to the main control device 3 via this.

The main control device 3 controls the ticket issuing machine A1, the game island control device 2 and the respective game devices 10, and
It functions as a management device that centrally manages the game data for each game device 10. As one of the game data, there is a payout amount of the prize balls, which is sequentially recorded on the game card by the control device 60 provided in the game device 10, which will be described later.
In addition, it is rewritten every predetermined time.

Then, in the main controller 3,
Based on the recorded payout amount, the payout efficiency of prize balls per unit time, which is the gist of the present invention, is calculated so that the player with the highest payout efficiency can be widely notified.

That is, for each player, the payout efficiency is calculated from the payout amount of the prize balls recorded on each game card, for example, in 30 minutes as a unit time, and the efficiency is further calculated in the order of gaming islands or Arranged in the same model order,
A special illumination signal is output to the gaming device 10 in which the most efficient gaming card has been inserted to widely inform that the player playing the gaming device 10 is the best player in the current time zone. I am trying to do it.

The gist of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the single gaming machine 10.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the game device 10, a rectangular frame-shaped main body frame 12, a rectangular plate-shaped game board 14 incorporated in the main body frame 12, and a front surface of the game board 14 are provided. A window frame 16 of the main body frame 12, an upper plate 20 and a lower plate 22 provided on the front side of the main body frame 12 below the window frame 16, and a firing handle 26 provided on the right side of the lower plate 22. Are arranged.

A plurality of obstacle nails are struck in on the front surface of the game board 14. Note that the game board 14 is formed of a resin material without a nail driving structure, and a metal rod-shaped body is planted in the game board 14 of the resin material so as to project in the front direction of the game board 14. The present invention can also be applied to the Pachicon machine.

Further, the firing handle 26 is rotatably provided with respect to the main body frame 12, and the player operates the firing handle 26 to shoot a game ball onto the game board 14 to advance a pachinko game. be able to. A firing motor 28 is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26,
When the firing handle 26 is rotated clockwise by the player, electric power is supplied to the firing motor 28 and the game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially fired to the game board 14.

The launched game ball is guided to the guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14, and then the traveling direction of the game ball is changed by the collision with the plurality of obstacle nails. While changing, it drops toward the bottom of the game board 14.

An enlarged front view of the game board 14 is shown in FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the component corresponding to the component shown in FIG.

At the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 14, there is provided a display device 32 as a display unit for displaying a variable display game with a plurality of identification information symbols which are displayed in a variable stop. The identification information symbol and the variable display game will be described in detail later. In the display device 32,
The portion for displaying an effect image, which will be described later, may be a liquid crystal display panel or a cathode ray tube (CRT). Further, in the above-mentioned example, the case where the display device 32 is provided substantially in the center of the front surface of the game board 14 of the game device 10 is shown, but wherever the game device 10 can be seen at a position where the player can see. It may be provided at the position.

A small display device 52 is provided above the display device 32. The display device 52 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment display, and a normal symbol, which is display information, is variably displayed so as to repeat fluctuation and stop.

Further, ball passing detectors 55a and 55b are provided on the left and right sides of the display device 32. The ball passage detectors 55a, 55b detect that the game ball has passed, and when it is detected, the variable display of the normal symbol is started on the display device 52, and after a predetermined time has passed, the normal symbol is displayed. Stop changing display.

This ordinary pattern is information consisting of numbers and symbols, for example, numbers such as "0" to "9" and symbols such as "*". When this normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, "7", a starting opening 4 described later is provided.
The current is supplied to the solenoid 57 (see FIG. 6) for driving the movable pieces 58a, 58b provided on both the left and right sides of 4, and the movable pieces 58a, 58b are provided so that the game ball easily enters the starting opening 44. It is controlled so that it is driven and the starting port 44 is opened. It should be noted that, after a predetermined time has elapsed after the starting opening 44 is opened, the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven to close the starting opening 44 so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter.

Further, on the left and right sides of the display device 52,
Four holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided, and further,
On the upper part of the display device 52, a general winning opening 50 is provided.

A jackpot winning device M is provided at the bottom of the game board 14. This jackpot winning device M
As shown in FIG. 5, the front cover 200 and the rear substrate 201 are
Each device member is interposed between and, and a shutter 40 is openable and closable vertically by a solenoid 48 via a shaft 202 at the big winning opening 38 of the game ball formed in the front cover 200. And a guide 207 is provided on the back surface of the shutter 40, which faces upward when the shutter 40 is opened.
A sphere passage hole that forms the specific area 203 and a sphere passage hole that forms the normal area 204 are formed, and a swing plate 206 that tilts left and right by a solenoid 205 is disposed between them, that is, in the rear center of the shutter 40. ing.

The shutter 40 is driven by the solenoid 48 so as to be in an open state when a game state called "big hit" which is one of the situations advantageous to the player is brought about by a variable display game described later. It is a thing.
When the shutter 40 is opened, the game balls are won in the special winning opening 38 until a predetermined time or a predetermined number of prize balls are reached, and a required number of prize balls are output, and then the shutter 40 is closed. However, when one of the balls enters the specific area 203 along the guide 207 when the shutter 40 is opened, the shutter 40 promises to open the next shutter 40 even after a predetermined time has elapsed or a predetermined number of balls have entered, and this A gaming state that is advantageous for the player, which can be repeated up to a predetermined limit number of times (for example, 16 times), is realized.

When the shutter 40 is opened, the swing plate 206 is tilted to the left side so that at least one game ball can easily enter the specified area 203 on the left side, and the game ball is specified area 203. When entering the ball, the sensor detects the entering ball, and the swing plate 206 moves the solenoid 205.
Thus, the game ball is tilted to the right side, and the game ball thereafter is configured to enter the normal area 204 on the right side.

Further, on the left and right sides of the above-mentioned display device 32, as shown in FIG. 4, general winning openings 54a, 54b are provided. Further, general winning openings 54c and 54d are provided on the left and right sides of the lower portion of the display device 32. Furthermore, at the left and right ends of the game board 14, special winning openings 56a, 5
6b are provided, and special winning openings 56c, 56d are provided on both left and right sides of the special winning opening 38.

Also, in the lower part of the display device 32, a variable display game to be described later is started, and a plurality of, for example, three pieces of identification information, which are identification information, which are identification information symbols, are moved to a variable display state. A starting opening 44 having a sphere detection sensor 42 is provided. In addition, when the game ball wins the above-described large winning opening 38, starting opening 44, general winning openings 54a to 54d and special winning openings 56a to 56d,
A predetermined number of game balls according to the type of winning hole are paid out to the lower plate 22 as prize balls.

Further, on both left and right sides of the display device 32, rolling guide members 6 for guiding the path of the game ball in a predetermined direction.
0a and 60b are also provided. Further, decoration lamps 36a and 36b are provided on the upper left side and the upper right side outside the game board 14.
Is provided.

Further, as a characteristic structure of the game device 10 according to the present embodiment, a special lighting device L is provided above the display device 32 above the game board 14. In the present embodiment, a plurality of small lamps are arranged at a predetermined interval so as to be arranged along the circumference of the game board 14 so as to form an arc shape as a whole. You can also

The special lighting device L is provided with another decorative lamp 3
It emits light differently from 6a, 36b, etc., and emits light when the payout efficiency of award balls for each predetermined short time becomes the highest in the game island A, and the game device concerned. It is possible to inform that the player who plays the game 10 is the best player.

That is, the payout efficiency per unit time will eventually differ depending on the difference in the game skill of the player, whether or not a particular game technique is used, or the game situation at that time. The gaming device 10 with the highest payout efficiency per hit is made to notify by making the special lighting device L emit light.

Moreover, in this embodiment, the latest information is provided by updating every unit time to notify the best player in the current time zone.

That is, the game card is inserted into the card insertion slot 13
When you insert the card into the game card, the history will be saved, and the payout efficiency will be calculated immediately after the card is inserted, and the payout efficiency will be updated every unit time for that game card. In comparison with the payout efficiency of, the best player in this time zone in the game hall on the day is determined and notified.

Therefore, depending on the condition of the game apparatus 10, the higher the skill of the player, the higher the payout efficiency. Therefore, the player notified by the special lighting device L that the player is the best player is: The joy and superiority can be obtained, and the player is more satisfied with the game.

As described above, the best player (who has the highest prize ball payout efficiency) may be determined without including the history of the game cards, but the history is also taken into consideration. You may decide the excellent player.

In this case, the probability of becoming the best player is reduced only by good luck, and the best player can be won by the player's original skill and ability. Therefore, the notified player is fully satisfied. I feel a sense of superiority. Even in this case, it is natural to always recalculate the payout efficiency per unit time.

Here, the special game technique is a game technique that is neither displayed on the game machine 10 nor introduced to the game arcade, etc. It refers to the game technique that has been passed on between the players as a "secret trick". Then, by using such a special game technique (hereinafter referred to as "trick"), the "big hit" can be easily generated, or a certain trick is applied during the "big hit". In this case, it is a special technique that is more likely to win more prize balls than when a game is advanced by a normal game technique.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the control device 60 of the gaming machine 10 described above.

The control device 60 is connected to the game island control device 2 via the relay section 1 described above, and further, the game island control device 2 is connected to the main control device 3 and the main control circuit 3 is provided. This allows the game system A to be centrally managed.

That is, the result controlled by the control device 60 can be output as game data to the main control device 3 which is the management device, and the output data is processed by the main control device 3 to obtain the processing result and The instruction signal and the like generated thereby can be transmitted to each gaming device 10.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the main control device 3 calculates the payout efficiency per unit time in the game card inserted in each game device 10, compares the payout efficiency with each other, and compares the payout efficiency with the highest rate. The special illumination device L is caused to emit light by outputting a signal to the game device 10 in which the game card is inserted.

For example, when a player who exclusively uses a certain game device 10 applies the trick to obtain more prize balls than usual, or when the "big hit" is continuously made within a short time. When a large number of prize balls are obtained, the payout efficiency per unit time is greatly improved, and as a result, when the highest rate is reached in the game island A, the special illumination device L of the game device 10 emits light, and this emission is , The light emission is continued until the maximum rate is replaced by another gaming device 10 in the next update after the unit time has elapsed.

Therefore, the player can recognize that he / she is playing with the highest payout efficiency at the present time, and can feel superiority to other players.
Satisfaction with the game is increased. The control device 6
Regarding the reading and writing of the data of the game card by 0, it has the following configuration.

That is, the interface circuit group 62 of the control device 60 is connected to the input / output bus 64,
The interface circuit group 62 is connected to the card reader 5 that can read and newly write data from the game card.

The firing handle 26 is connected to the interface circuit group 62. That is, when the player turns the firing handle 26, the firing handle 2
After the angle signal indicating the rotation angle of 6 is converted into a predetermined signal by the interface circuit group 62, the input / output bus 6
4 is supplied. The input / output bus 64 is adapted to input / output a data signal or an address signal to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 66.

Further, the interface circuit group 6 described above
2, the ball detection sensor 42 is also connected, and when the game ball passes through the starting opening 44, the ball detection sensor 42 is
The detection signal is supplied to the interface circuit group 62.

Further, the ball passage detector 55 (55a, 55b) is also connected to the interface circuit group 62, and when the ball passage detector 55 detects that the game ball has passed in the vicinity thereof, it outputs a detection signal. Are supplied to the interface circuit group 62.

The input / output bus 64 described above includes a ROM (read only memory) 68 and a RAM (random
An access memory) 70 is also connected.

The ROM 68 stores a control program for controlling the flow of the entire game of the pachinko game machine. Further, the ROM 68 is image data of the identification information pattern that is displayed in a variable or stopped state when the variable display game to be described later is executed on the display device 32, and character image data of a character such as a moving object displayed as an effect screen. , Background image data forming the background of the display device 32, moving image video image data, sound data used in the game, initial data for executing the control program, and the decoration lamp 36.
A program for controlling the blinking operation pattern of is stored. The image data of the identification information symbol is used when the symbol is variably displayed on the display device 32 or when the symbol is stopped and displayed, and various display modes such as an enlarged image, a reduced image, and a deformed image are obtained. It includes image data corresponding to an image or the like. Further, the character image data, the background image data, and the moving image video image data described above are for displaying a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining these as a screen image on the display device 32 in order to produce a game. . Further, the above-mentioned character image data includes image data corresponding to each motion to display the motion of the character, and the sound data is for displaying / notifying the game as well as performing a game effect. It is used to emit a sound such as a sound effect from a speaker 46 described later.

Further, the ROM 68 stores the rate of change of the turning angle of the normal firing handle 26 during the progress of the variable display game which will be described in detail later.

On the other hand, the RAM 70 stores the values of flags and variables used in the above programs. For example,
It stores new input data, calculation results by the CPU 66, cumulative reach data indicating a history of games, cumulative fluctuation numbers, and cumulative jackpot numbers.

These game data are also recorded on the game card by the card reader 5 connected to the interface circuit group 62. The card reader 5 in this embodiment is capable of writing data as well as reading data.

The CPU 66, which is the control unit, is the ROM 6
The arithmetic processing is performed by calling and executing a predetermined program from 8, and the character image data, the background image data, the moving image video image data, the pattern image data and the sound data are transmitted as electronic data based on the result of the arithmetic processing. Other controls are performed.

Further, the CPU 66 reads out the image data of the above-mentioned identification information symbols and controls the display device 32 so that the symbols are variably displayed, or the mutual combination state of the symbols which are the plurality of identification information is displayed. In the device 32, the CPU 6 is controlled so as to be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and the CPU 6 stored in the RAM 70 is used.
The cumulative reach data indicating the calculation result and the history of the game by 6, the cumulative fluctuation number and the cumulative number of jackpots, the prize ball payout amount, and the like are called as game data for each predetermined unit time, and are processed. The prize ball payout amount is also calculated as payout efficiency every unit time.

An interface circuit group 72 is also connected to the input / output bus 64, and the display device 32, the speaker 46, the firing motor 28, the solenoid 48, the holding lamp 34, and the decoration lamp are connected to the interface circuit group 72. 36 is connected. Then, the interface circuit group 72 supplies a drive signal and drive power to control each of the above-described devices according to the result of the arithmetic processing in the CPU 66.

The display device 32, which is a display unit, is composed of a variable symbol display unit and an effect screen display unit, and under the control of the CPU 66, both screens displayed on these two display units are combined and displayed. It should be noted that the display device 32 is not limited to such a configuration and may have a configuration having three or more display portions, and by combining these display portions, an image of a design or an effect image is displayed on the display device 32. May be

By displaying the screens displayed on the plurality of display units on the display device 32 as described above, the variable scene of the symbols displayed on one display unit and the effect screen displayed on the effect screen are displayed. By combining them, various display forms are possible.

Further, the solenoid 48 is for opening and closing the shutter 40 as described above, the holding lamp 34 is for showing the accumulation of the number of game balls in the starting opening 44, and the decoration lamp 36. When the game is a big hit or when the reach is reached, it blinks or lights to indicate to the player.

In this embodiment, the control unit is composed of the CPU 66 and the display unit is composed of the display device 32.
A game machine is configured from the game device 10.

The gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment is configured as described above, and its operation will be described below. In the following description, it is assumed that the gaming device 10 is activated, the variables used in the CPU 66 described above are initialized to predetermined values, and are in steady operation.

First, the game machine 10 executes a control program for controlling a pachinko game, and calls and executes a game ball detection routine shown in FIG. 7 at a predetermined timing from the control program.

When the game ball detection routine is executed, FIG.
As shown in, first, it is detected whether or not a game ball has entered the winning opening (step S11). The winning openings are, for example, the general winning openings 50 and 54a to 54d and the special winning openings 56a to 56d in the example shown in FIG. When it is determined in step S11 that a game ball has entered the winning opening, a process of paying out a predetermined number of gaming balls according to the type of the winning opening is executed (step S11).
12).

Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the starting opening (step S13). This starting port is, for example, the starting port 44 in the example shown in FIG. 2 described above. When it is determined in this step S13 that a game ball has entered the starting opening, a variable display game to be described later is executed (step S14).

Furthermore, it is judged whether or not the game ball has passed the ball passage detector (step S15). This sphere passage detector is, for example, the sphere passage detectors 55a and 55b in the example shown in FIG. 4 described above. In this step S15, when it is determined that the game ball has passed the ball passage detector, as described above, the process of displaying the normal symbols in a variable manner on the display device 52 is executed (step S1).
6). Note that, as described above, when the variable display of the normal symbol becomes a predetermined symbol when stopped, the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven to open the starting port 44, and the starting port 44 is opened. It is easy for game balls to enter.

FIG. 8 shows a subroutine for executing the variable display game process called and executed in step S14 described above.

When this subroutine is called, the fixed screen displayed on the display device 32 is switched to the normal screen and the variable display game is started.

The variable display game is a game simulating a game played in a slot machine.

That is, in the variable display game, an identification information symbol group composed of a plurality of identification information symbols as identification information is displayed on the display device 32 as an image, and each symbol of the identification information symbol group changes. After that, it is displayed such that these symbols are stopped sequentially at a predetermined timing, and when the combination of symbols when all the symbols are stopped becomes a predetermined combination, a pachinko game is advantageous for the player. State, that is, jackpot winning device M
This is a game for shifting to a jackpot gaming state in which the shutter 40 of the winning hole 38 is repeatedly opened a plurality of times (hereinafter referred to as “jackpot”), and is a game in which this variable display and stop display are executed as one stroke. is there. In addition,
Here, the identification information refers to information that can be visually identified by a pattern including characters, symbols, pictures, patterns, and the like.

In the variable display game, for example,
The symbols consisting of 12 numbers "1", "2", ..., "12" are set as one set, these 12 symbols are sequentially displayed on the display device 32, and the symbols are moved. While displaying, it is displayed so that the design itself changes. For example, on the display device 32, the symbol “1” is displayed on the display device 3
2 After scrolling from top to bottom, the symbol "2" is displayed to scroll from top to bottom, and then the symbol "3" is similarly displayed to scroll from top to bottom To do. Symbol "1" to symbol "1"
After displaying up to 2 "in this manner, the symbol" 1 "is again displayed so as to be scrolled, and the same display is sequentially repeated. By displaying the symbols on the display device 32 in this way, from "1" to "2",
From "2" to "3", the symbols are scrolled and displayed up to "12" so that the symbols sequentially change, and then "1" is displayed again. In this manner, a mode in which the symbols are displayed so that the symbols themselves are sequentially changed while moving the position of one symbol is referred to as variable display. Further, a mode in which a certain symbol is stopped and displayed is referred to as a stop display. When the symbols belonging to one group are displayed on the display device 32, the symbols to be displayed are not limited to only one symbol belonging to the group, and a plurality of symbols, for example, 2-3.
Individual symbols may be displayed at the same time. For example,
When the symbol “5” is variably displayed on the display device 32,
A part or the whole of the design "4" may be variably displayed below the design "5", and a part or the whole of the design "6" may be variably displayed above the design "5". The above-mentioned symbol group is a concept corresponding to the symbol group displayed on one reel used in the slot machine.

Further, when the variable display game is executed on the display device 32, symbols belonging to each of a plurality of sets, that is, a plurality of identification information symbol groups are displayed. For example, when each of the symbols belonging to the three groups is displayed in the horizontal direction, the symbols belonging to one group are displayed on the left side of the display device 32, and the symbols belonging to another group are displayed on the display device 32. The symbols displayed in the center and belonging to the remaining groups are displayed on the right side of the display device 32. By displaying the identification information pattern in this manner, a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed on the display device 32 which is the display unit. For example, one of the identification information symbols belonging to one set
When the variable display is performed so that only one identification information symbol is always displayed, the display device 32 displays three identification information symbols, that is, one symbol on the left side and one symbol on the center. , One symbol will be displayed on the right side. Further, the number of groups when the variable display game is executed is not limited to three, and the identification information symbols belonging to a plurality of groups other than three may be displayed on the display device 32. By displaying the identification information pattern in this manner, a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed on the display device 32 which is the display unit. Further, as described above, a plurality of symbols may be displayed for the identification information symbols belonging to one group, and for example, two identification information symbols belonging to one group may be displayed so as to be variably displayed at the same time. In the case of displaying for three groups, a total of six identification information symbols are variably displayed on the display device 32.

After the identification information symbols belonging to a plurality of groups are variably displayed, when all the variably displayed symbols are stopped or displayed in order or simultaneously at a predetermined timing, a combination of these identification information symbols is a predetermined combination. When it is stopped and displayed in conformity with, the situation in which the pachinko game is advantageous to the player because the variable display game is won as a jackpot, that is, the shutter 40 of the jackpot 38 of the jackpot winning device M is repeatedly opened a plurality of times. A big hit, that is, a situation in which it is advantageous to the player.

For example, when the identification information symbols belonging to three groups are displayed on the display device 32, the symbols belonging to one group are stopped and displayed as "7", and the symbols belonging to the other groups are also "7". Stopped and displayed, and symbols belonging to the remaining groups are also "7"
When it is stopped and displayed, it becomes a so-called doublet, and the combination of symbols matches the identification information “7”-“7”-“7” of the predetermined specific combination, and the variable display game wins the jackpot. As a result, the state in which the pachinko game is advantageous to the player, that is, the state in which the shutter 40 of the special winning opening 38 in the big hit winning device M is repeatedly opened a plurality of times, shifts to the big hit gaming state.

In a state where it is advantageous to the player who has become a big hit, that is, when the big hit game state in which the shutter 40 of the big winning opening 38 in the big hit winning device M is repeatedly opened a plurality of times is entered, the solenoid 4 described above is used.
The electric current is supplied to 8, and the shutter 40 of the special winning opening 38 provided on the front surface of the game board 14 is opened to facilitate the entry of the game ball into the special winning opening 38.

Even in the case of a big hit game state of such a big hit big hit, the identification information of a specific combination, for example, "3", "3" and "3", or "7" and "7" When the combination information of the doublet eyes of “7” and “7” is combined, the probability variation state (probability change) is performed to shift the jackpot gaming state to the high probability again. Note that not only “3” and “7” but also odd numbers may be used for all probability changes.

Here, the "probability change" refers to a control state in which the probability of a big hit is higher than that in the normal game state (for example, the probability is five times), and for example, the display device 32.
The variation time from variable to the stop of the display device 52 in the upper center of the display device 32 or the like is shortened,
Indicates that the time of the open state is extended or the probability that the identification information of the display device 32 becomes a doublet is high.

Therefore, if such a "probable change" occurs, the chance of repeatedly being a "big hit" increases, and naturally the number of prize balls to be acquired can also be dramatically increased, which is advantageous for the player. Among them, it is the most advantageous situation. Then, in this state, the payout efficiency of the prize balls is significantly improved.

When the variable display game is being executed, a display screen such as a background image or a character image may be displayed on the display device 32. The fixed screen described above refers to a screen displayed on the display device 32 when only a pachinko game is progressing on the game device 10 without executing the variable display game executed on the display device 32. . Further, the normal screen is a period from when the variable display game is started on the display device 32 and the symbols displayed on the display device 32 are variably displayed until when the variable display game reaches or becomes a big hit. Means an effect screen displayed on the display device 32.

When the variable display game as described above is started, as shown in FIG. 8, first, an internal lottery process is executed by a calculation process of the CPU 66 (step S21). This internal lottery process is a process of predetermining a symbol combination when all symbols belonging to a plurality of variably displayed groups are stopped and displayed and the symbol is confirmed.
As will be described later, 6 performs the variable display and the stop display of the symbols so that the symbols are stopped and displayed in the combination of the symbols determined by the internal lottery process. And
The lottery result is output as a signal to the game island control device 2 and further from the game island control device 2 to the main control device 3 via the relay section 1.

After the internal lottery process (step S21) is completed, the background image is displayed on the display device 32 (step S22). For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, a still image showing the shrine grounds or a moving image showing a tornado is displayed as a background image.

Next, the symbol which is the identification information is variably displayed (step S23). For example, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), the display device 32 displays the symbol "8" belonging to one of the three groups on the left side, and the symbol "six" belonging to another one of the groups in the center. The symbol "four" belonging to the remaining one set is displayed on the right side, and this is scrolled from the top to the bottom to be variably displayed. In addition, here 3
One symbol "eight", "six" and "four" is a plurality of identification information symbols.

Next, the character image is displayed on the display device 32 (step S24). In this embodiment, two ninjas are displayed as a character image.

Steps S23 and S2 described above
The process of 4 is repeatedly executed until it is determined in step S27 to be described later that all of the identification information symbols belonging to the plurality of groups have been stopped and displayed. By repeatedly executing the processing in this manner, the identification information symbol can be variably displayed so as to scroll in a predetermined manner, and the character can also be displayed so as to perform a predetermined action.

Next, it is judged whether or not it is time to stop and display the identification information symbols belonging to one set of a plurality of sets, for example, three sets (step S25). When it is determined that it is time to stop and display the identification information symbol, the identification information symbol is stopped and displayed (step S2).
6).

Steps S23 and S2 described above
The process of 4 is repeatedly executed until it is determined in step S27, which will be described later, that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of groups have been stopped and displayed. By repeatedly executing the processing in this manner, the symbols can be variably displayed so as to scroll in a predetermined manner, and the character can also be displayed so as to perform a predetermined action.

In step S25 described above,
When it is determined that it is not the time to stop and display the symbols, or when the process of step S26 is executed, it is determined whether or not all the symbols belonging to the plurality of groups have been stopped and displayed (step S27). When it is determined that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of groups are not stopped and displayed, the process is returned to step S23. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of groups have been stopped and displayed, this subroutine is ended.

Here, the variation display of the identification information symbol in the variable display game, that is, the change of the game situation on one gaming table 10, will be specifically described.

When the game ball enters the starting opening 44 and the display of the identification information pattern starts changing, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), two ninjas fighting in the shrine grounds are displayed on the upper side of the display device 32. On the other hand, on the lower side of the display device 32, a frame that can display three-digit identification information patterns in a horizontal row is provided, and within the frame,
The three identification information symbol groups each composed of Chinese numerals (symbols) from "one" to "12" are arranged in a horizontal row, and the symbols of each identification information symbol group are scrolled downward.

Then, as the battle between the two ninjas progresses, the left side identification information symbol group and the right side identification information symbol group are sequentially stopped.

As shown in FIG. 9B, if the identification information symbol groups on the left and right sides stop at "7" and "7", which are the same symbol, and reach, the display device 32 has one A ninja on the ground falls to the ground, and the other ninja causes a whirlwind around him to disappear from the scene.

"Reach" is a game state that may develop into a "big hit", and is one of the situations that is advantageous to the player. However, if the center identification information symbol just stops fluctuating, It may be accompanied by a special effect image.

The former is called a normal reach, and in such a normal reach, the probability of developing a "big hit" is low, and the latter is called a special reach, and the probability of developing a "big hit" is set to be high. Even the same "reach" is ranked by the probability of developing into a "big hit". The occurrence of such "reach" and the determination of the rank among "reach" are determined by the CPU 6 described above.
Internal lottery process by the calculation process of 6 (step S2 of FIG. 8)
1). The difference in rank is notified to the player in advance by being posted around the game apparatus 10 or in the hall.

Further, in the case of the special reach, as shown in FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (c), the fixed "7" on the left and right are displayed in the shape of a shuriken, and
A small whirlwind around the ninja (see Figure 9 (b))
Develops into a large tornado, and the tornado displays a state in which all the symbols in the identification information symbol group including the identification information symbol in the center (final variation symbol) are rolled up and rotated.

That is, a tornado that spirally rotates from the lower side to the upper side is displayed in the center of the display device 32, and "1" to "12" of the identification information symbol group are displayed as the tornado rotates. While all the symbols are rotating spirally, the state where the symbols rise to the vicinity of the top of the tornado is displayed.

Then, if each identification information pattern has risen to the vicinity of the top of the tornado, then, in particular, a portion where the identification information pattern of the tornado is rotating is enlarged and displayed, and a three-dimensional annular shape is formed in the depth direction. While continuously displaying, among the identification information symbols that rotate clockwise in the circumferential direction, the identification information symbol located in the center on the front side, which is the final confirmation point of the final variation symbol, is displayed larger than the other symbols. The confirmed location is made clear (FIG. 10 (b)).

[0175] In such a special reach, there is a high probability of being a "big hit" as described above, but it is not always a "big hit", and there are cases where it misses. However, in this special reach, for example, a so-called premium reach may be set in which 100% “big hit” is developed when a more special image is displayed or another special effect is added.

Assuming that the current special reach state has evolved into a "big hit", as shown in FIG. 10 (c), the rotation of the identification information symbol stops with the disappearance of the tornado, and the final fluctuation symbol is "7". When it is confirmed to, the symbols other than "7" are erased at the same time. At this time, since the already fixed two-digit symbols “7” and “7” are continuously displayed on the lower left and right sides of the display device 32, the final variable symbol is fixed and the other symbols disappear. As a result, the three-digit symbols are arranged in order from the left with "7", "7", and "7", and the player can surely recognize that the variable display game has been a "big hit".

When the jackpot is reached, as described above, the jackpot winning device M operates and an extremely large amount of prize balls can be obtained.

By the way, among the "big hits", as described above, when the specific symbols are arranged, this "big hit"
Can be a big hit with a "probability fluctuation state (probability change)" that is more likely to occur continuously. Here, this will be referred to as a "probable variation jackpot". here,
As described above, when the identification information patterns that are odd numbers such as “seven”, “seven”, and “seven” are complete, the “probable variation jackpot” is defined.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the three-digit identification information patterns are displayed side by side in a row, but the present invention is not limited to this, and they may be displayed vertically or diagonally. They may be displayed side by side with each other or may be displayed randomly. Further, the symbols of the identification information symbol group are not limited to Chinese numerals, but may be Arabic numerals or figures.

The processing when a "big hit" which is the object of the variable display game for the player occurs will be described below.

FIG. 13 shows the jackpot processing routine, and this FIG. 13 relates to the routine after the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination in the step S28 in FIG. 8 to enter the jackpot gaming state. It is processed in the order like. In addition, since there is almost no difference between the normal "big hit" and the "probable variation big hit", description will be made without distinction.

First, when the game state of "big hit" is reached,
It is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the display device 32 was stopped (step S28-1). The winning number (m '), which indicates the total number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 38 when the shutter 40 is opened once, is set to "0" which is an initial value.

Next, the maximum opening number of the special winning opening 38 is set to n times (for example, 16 times) (step S28-).
2).

Next, the shutter 40 of the jackpot winning device M
Falls to the front side and opens the special winning opening 38 to enable the winning of the game ball (step S28-3). Since the shutter 40 of the jackpot winning device M normally maintains the upright state (the state shown in the central portion in FIG. 3), the game ball does not enter the jackpot 38. However, the state in which the shutter 40 has fallen to the front side (see FIG.
By opening the special winning opening 38, the game ball can be entered into the special winning opening 38, which has been impossible until then, for the first time. In this way, by the shutter 40 falling toward the front side, the back surface of the shutter 40 guides the game ball, and the game ball receives the big winning opening 38.
Although it becomes easier to enter the ball, since the game balls flowing down the game board 14 are given various changes in the direction of flow by obstacle nails, all of the game balls shot toward the top of the game board 14 are large. The player does not always enter the winning opening 38. This point is the same as other winning holes.

Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered (winning) the big winning opening 38 (step S28-4).

Then, in step S28-4, the special winning opening 3
When it is determined that the game balls have entered the 8, the winning number (m ') indicating the total number of the game balls that have entered the special winning opening 38 when the shutter 40 is opened once is "1". Addition is performed (step S28-5), and then an image corresponding to the winning number (m ') is displayed on the display device 32 (step S28-).
6). It should be noted that when a game ball is won in the special winning opening 38, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper plate. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S28-4 that the game ball has not entered the special winning opening 38, the process proceeds to the next step S28-7.

Next, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number (m) of game balls (for example, 10) or more have been won in the special winning opening 38 (step S28-7). When a predetermined number (m) or more are won in the special winning opening 38, the process proceeds to step S28-9, which is a step of closing the special winning opening 38. On the other hand, when the number of winnings in the special winning opening 38 is equal to or smaller than the predetermined number (m), the process proceeds to the next step S28-8.

Next, it is determined whether the opening time of the special winning opening 38 has reached a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) (step S28-8). When it is determined that the opening time has not reached the predetermined time, the process returns to step S28-4. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has reached the predetermined time, then the flow proceeds to step S28-9.

Then, the previous step (step S28-
When it is determined that the number of game balls won in 7) has reached the predetermined maximum number, and when it is determined in the previous step (step S28-8) that the opening time has reached the predetermined time. Returns the shutter 40, which has fallen to the front side, to the original state to close the special winning opening 38, making it impossible to win a game ball into the special winning opening 38 (step S28-9).

The above-mentioned routine describes the flow for one opening of the shutter 40. Explaining this flow comprehensively, the opened shutter 40 reaches a predetermined opening time, or Of the conditions that the number of winning balls has reached a predetermined number, the condition is achieved according to the condition that is achieved earlier. Therefore, even if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the shutter 40 was opened, if the predetermined number of game balls enter the special winning opening 38, the shutter 40 is closed, and the special winning opening 3
Even if the number of game balls that have won in 8 has not reached the predetermined number, the shutter 40 is controlled to be closed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the opening of the shutter 40.

Then, the previous step (step S28-
"1 time" is subtracted from the maximum opening number (n times) of the special winning opening 38 set in 2) (step S28-10). That is, this process counts as one opening of the special winning opening 38 by the operation from "opening the winning opening to closing of the winning opening" described above, and actually starts from the preset maximum number of times of opening. It means that the number of times of release to (1) is subtracted (n = (n-1)).

Next, during the operation of “opening the winning opening to closing the winning opening” described above, is there any gaming ball that has passed through the specific area 203 among the gaming balls winning the big winning opening 38? It is determined whether or not (step S28-11).

When there is a game ball that has passed through the specific area 203, the next step (step S28-1)
Proceed to 2). On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no game ball that has passed the specific area 203 (when it is determined that the game ball has passed only the normal area 204), the jackpot game state is ended, and the game returns to the normal game.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S28-11 that there is a game ball that has passed through the specific area 203,
It is determined whether or not the result (n) of subtracting the actual number of times of opening from the maximum number of times of opening performed in the previous step (step S28-10) is "0" (step S28).
28-12).

Result of subtraction (n) in step S28-12
When it is determined that is not "0", the process returns to the previously described step (step S28-3). On the other hand, when it is determined that the subtraction result (n) is “0”, that is,
When the number of times the shutter 40 is opened reaches the maximum number of times it can be opened, the jackpot gaming state is ended and the game is returned to the normal game.

The above description is about how many times the shutter 40 is opened at maximum in one big hit. Explaining this flow comprehensively, one big hit is made, and maximum n times are made. It is possible to open the shutter 40 of
In order for the shutter 40 to be opened again after one opening is completed, one of the game balls entered into the special winning opening 38 before the shutter 40 is closed is the special winning opening 3
8 specific areas 203 need to be passed.

Therefore, the shutter 40 can be opened up to n times in one big jackpot, but the game ball does not pass through the specific area 203 in the special winning opening 38 while the shutter 40 is open. As long as the shutter 40 is not opened next time. That is, whether or not the shutter 40 is opened the maximum number of times depends on whether or not the game ball enters the specific area 203 of the special winning opening 38.

In the case of "probable variation jackpot", there is a high probability that "jackpot" will be generated after the above processing routine is completed.
It becomes a game state to win. Moreover, it is possible that the "big hit" at that time becomes the "probably strange big hit" again.

In such a state, a large amount of prize balls are paid out in a short time, and the prize ball payout efficiency is significantly improved.

The main control device 3 sets each control device 6 at a predetermined time, for example, every 30 minutes as a unit time.
The payout efficiency is calculated based on the payout amount data of the prize balls sent from 0, and the lighting signal of the special lighting device L is output to the game device 10 in which the game card in which the game data having the highest rate is recorded is inserted. To do.

When the signal is received, the special illuminating device L flashes lightly, and it is exaggerated that the gaming device 10 is number one in payout efficiency. It is preferable that anyone can recognize that the light emission form is a special notification means by using a complicated blinking pattern or the like.

Since the player is actually in an advantageous state as a game and can immerse himself in a sense of superiority due to the flashy light emission described above, he can obtain a sufficient satisfaction.

A light emitting mode of the special lighting device L is shown in FIG.

That is, each gaming machine 10 is provided with a special lighting device L, and when the payout efficiency of the prize balls is the highest, the special lighting device L lights up or flashes brightly. By such notification, the player can be immersed in a sense of superiority and can be satisfied with the game. Note that the color, shape, size, arrangement, etc. of the special lighting device L can be set freely and are not limited to those shown in FIG. Further, the manner of blinking lighting can be freely set.

By the way, the special lighting device L can be provided in a chair for a player.

That is, as shown in FIG. 12, a large amount is provided on the back 4a of the back of the player's chair 4 so that anyone in the surroundings can find out which gaming machine 10 has the best payout efficiency at present, that is, a good machine. You can immediately see if there is one.

Note that the existing decorative lamps 36a and 36b may be used instead of being separately provided as the special illumination device L. In this case, it is particularly preferable to change the light emitting mode from the normal one.

As described above, according to this embodiment, it is possible to satisfy the player's sense of superiority and enhance the satisfaction of the game, and the player is provided with such a game device 10 or a game system. Frequent visits to the amusement arcade are possible, and even from the amusement arcade side, there are great commercial merits.

[Second Embodiment] In the above-described embodiment, a program for controlling a pachinko game, a program for detecting a game ball shown in FIG. 7, and a variable display game shown in FIG. 8 are executed. Although the program and the program for executing the processing in the jackpot gaming state shown in FIG. 13 are stored in the ROM 68 or the RAM 70 of the gaming device 10, as shown in FIG. 14, the Internet or the local area network ( A pachinko game can be performed by an operator operating a terminal device D communicatively connected to a server S via a telecommunication network (network) N such as a LAN).

In this case, the server S has the above-mentioned programs and the data used by these programs, and the operator of the terminal D inserts the game card into the terminal D to register the player. , The game history and the like can be transmitted to the server S.

In the case where the server S and the terminal D are configured as described above, the server S receives a player registration from the terminal D and controls the pachinko game. A program for detecting a game ball, a program for executing a variable display game as shown in FIG. 8, a program for executing processing in the jackpot gaming state shown in FIG. , The special lighting device L'for the highest payout efficiency (in this case, the highest score rate per unit time can be set)
Is executed on the server S side, and the command generated according to the execution result is transmitted to the terminal device D as a control signal or control information. In this case, the terminal device D displays an image according to the transmitted control signal or control information, selects or generates an image for playing a pachinko game, and displays the image on the display unit. is there.

FIGS. 15 and 16 show an example of the terminal device D having the above-mentioned configuration (see FIG. 14).

In the example shown in FIG. 15, the terminal 10
Reference numeral 0 is a general-purpose personal computer,
A player's input operation is input from the input device 102 (for example, a keyboard) connected to 0.

In this case, the game cards are CD and D
A storage medium such as a VD or a floppy disk can be used, or another general-purpose memory medium or a dedicated medium can be used. In any case, the game history and the like are deleted from old data when the capacity of the medium is insufficient, so that new data can always be stored.

Further, the control unit 130 of the terminal 100 has a CPU 108, a ROM 110, and a RAM 11 as will be described later.
The control unit 130 executes a program for controlling a pachinko game, a program for controlling a variable display game, and a program for executing processing in the jackpot gaming state. Further, the control unit 130 uses the communication interface circuit 120.
(See FIG. 17), the control unit 130 communicates with the server S via the communication interface circuit 120, and outputs control signals or control information, programs, or data transmitted from the server S. Based on this, the pachinko game is controlled, and the variable display game is controlled.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, a game machine image imitating a pachinko game machine is displayed on the display device 116 connected to the terminal 100, and a pachinko game is played on this game machine image. is there. On the gaming machine image, the display unit 132 in which the variable display game described above is executed is displayed as an image. This display unit 13
In 2, the image (identification information image) of the identification information pattern as described above is displayed.

As described above, in this embodiment, among the many terminals 100 connected to the server S via the telecommunication network (network) N in a communicable state,
It is possible to transmit a signal for causing the special illumination device L ′ displayed as an image to emit light to the terminal device 100 having the highest prize ball payout efficiency.

That is, when the terminal 100 has the highest payout efficiency per unit time in the entire terminal D managed by the server S, the special lighting device L ′ displayed by the terminal 100 emits light. However, the player playing the game with the terminal device 100 can know that he is in the best condition among all the players at present and can be immersed in a sense of superiority.

In the example shown in FIG. 16, the terminal device 140 is a portable dedicated game machine.

The display device 116 provided on the upper surface of the terminal device 140 is composed of a liquid crystal display panel, and a game machine image imitating a pachinko game machine is displayed, and a pachinko game is played on this game machine image. . On the gaming machine image, the display unit 132 in which the variable display game described above is executed is displayed as an image. The image (identification information image) of the above-mentioned identification information pattern is displayed on the display unit 132.

As described above, in the terminal device 100 shown in FIG. 15, the display device 116 has the control unit 130.
Is configured as a separate body from the server S, and various control signals or control information such as display control signals transmitted from the server S are
The control unit 130 is supplied to the control unit 130 of the terminal 100.
Generates a display signal based on the supplied control signal or control information and supplies the generated display signal to the display device 116.

On the other hand, in the terminal device 140 shown in FIG. 16, the display device 116 is constructed integrally with the control unit 130, and the control signal or control information such as the display control signal transmitted from the server S is transmitted to the terminal device. It is supplied to the control unit 130 of the machine 140, the control unit 130 generates a display signal based on the supplied control signal or control information, and supplies the generated display signal to the display device 116. In this case, the communication interface circuit 120 (see FIG.
It is desirable that the wireless communication type (see No. 7) is wireless compatible.

Here, the above-mentioned terminals 100, 140
FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing the configuration of (hereinafter referred to as a pachinko gaming terminal device). 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a server S which is connected to the pachinko gaming terminal device through a telecommunication network N and supplies various control signals or control information and data to the pachinko gaming terminal device.
8 shows.

As shown in FIG. 17, an input device 102 (for example, a keyboard or a switch) for inputting a player's operation is connected to a pachinko gaming terminal device interface circuit 104, and the interface circuit 104 is an input / output bus. It is connected to 106.

The input / output bus 106 is adapted to input / output data signals or address signals to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 108. I / O bus 10
A ROM (Read Only Memory) 110 and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 112 are also connected to 6. The ROM 110 and the RAM 112 store a program, which will be described later, and image data to be displayed on the display device 116.

An interface circuit group 114 is also connected to the input / output bus 106. The interface circuit group 114 includes a display device 116 and a speaker 11.
8 is connected to the interface circuit group 114.
Supplies a display signal and an audio signal to each of the display device 116 and the speaker 118 according to the result of the arithmetic processing in the CPU 108.

Further, a communication interface circuit 120 is also connected to the input / output bus 106, and the communication interface circuit 120 is for communicating with the server S via the telecommunication network N.

On the other hand, the server S, as shown in FIG.
Hard disk drive 88, CPU 82, ROM
84, RAM 86, communication interface circuit 9
It is composed of 0 and 0.

The hard disk drive 88 is a program for communicating with the pachinko gaming terminal device, a program for receiving information issued from the pachinko gaming terminal device, and the award ball of each of the aforementioned terminal devices D. A program for controlling a pachinko game including a process of transmitting electronic data representing a payout amount (score) and a program for controlling a variable display game are stored. The communication interface circuit 90 is for communicating with the above-mentioned pachinko gaming terminal device via the telecommunication network N.

In the case of the above-mentioned structure, FIG.
5 and the game machine image imitating the pachinko gaming device shown in FIG. 16 is displayed on the display device 116 of the pachinko gaming terminal device, and the display unit 132 for playing the game board surface, the holding lamp, the decorative lamp, and the variable display game is displayed. An image showing a device such as the display unit 152 for displaying a normal symbol and an image showing a game ball are displayed on the display device 116. In the display unit 132 for executing the variable display game, an image of a symbol which is identification information is displayed when the variable display game is executed.

Then, the terminal D connected to the server S
Among these, the special illuminating device L ′ can be made to emit light to the prize ball payout amount (score) per hour, that is, the one with the highest payout efficiency, to give the player a sense of satisfaction.

In each of the above embodiments, the game is described as a pachinko game, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko game, and can be applied to a pachislot game, for example, in which case the player So-called "regular bonus", "special bonus", etc. correspond to the advantageous situation. Then, when such a situation that is advantageous to the player is reached, the payout amount of medals is naturally increased, and the payout efficiency per unit time is also improved.

For example, if applied to an actual game machine, as shown in FIG. 19, if the game machine 10 is a pachi-slot machine, a special position is provided above the reel display portion 320 corresponding to the display device 32 in the above embodiment. A lighting device L ″ can be provided. As a matter of course, the arrangement position of the special illumination device L ″ may be freely set. In this case as well, it is possible to provide it on the chair.

In the figure, 300 is a medal insertion slot, 31
Reference numeral 0 is an operation lever for rotating the reel, 330 is a reel stop button, and 340 is a medal tray.

[0235]

According to the present invention, it is provided with a display section for displaying a plurality of identification information symbols which are changed / stopped, and a card insertion slot into which an individual game card issued for each player can be inserted. Along with managing a plurality of gaming machines and gaming data including the payout amount of prize balls or medals for each gaming machine, the gaming data can be written to the gaming card and the gaming data stored in the gaming card can be read. Equipped with a possible management device, each game machine, by the combination of the identification information pattern when stopped, a variable display game that can shift to a situation in which the payout amount of prize balls or medals increases for the player. In the gaming system to be executed, a special lighting device is provided in each of the gaming machines, and the game is started in response to the insertion of the gaming card into the card reader. In addition, the game card stores the game history of the player including the game data from the time of card insertion to the time of card removal, and the game card of the prize ball or medal among the plurality of game machines. For a gaming machine in which a gaming card having a gaming history with the highest payout efficiency is inserted, the special lighting device is caused to emit light in order to show that the player who exclusively uses the gaming machine is a good player. Since I decided to do it, among the people playing the game,
It is possible to widely inform who is the excellent player who has the highest payout efficiency of prize balls and medals, and the player can be proud of the high amount of his or her own game, and become immersed in the sense of superiority.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming island to which a gaming system according to the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the game system.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing an overview of a single gaming machine constituting the gaming system.

FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged explanatory view of the same gaming machine.

FIG. 5 is an exploded explanatory view of a variable winning device in a pachinko gaming machine as a single gaming machine.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of a pachinko gaming machine that is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of processing for detecting a game ball executed in a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 8 is a step S14 of the flowchart shown in FIG.
11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of variable display game processing called and executed in FIG.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram specifically showing a mode of variable display of identification information symbols in a variable display game.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram specifically showing a mode of variable display of identification information symbols in a variable display game.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a light emitting form of the special lighting device.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the special lighting device.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of processing after a big hit in the subroutine of the variable display game processing shown in FIG.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a server and a terminal that are communicably connected via a telecommunication network such as the Internet or a local area network (LAN).

FIG. 15 is a general view showing an example of a terminal for pachinko gaming.

FIG. 16 is a schematic view showing another example of a pachinko gaming terminal.

FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of a pachinko gaming terminal device which is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of a server which is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a pachi-slot machine that is an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

A game island D terminal M jackpot winning device S server 10 Pachinko gaming device (gaming machine) 32 Display device (display unit) 32 'dedicated display 38 Grand Prize Winners 40 shutters 60 control device 66 CPU (control unit) 64 I / O bus 68 ROM 70 RAM 100 Pachinko gaming terminal device (terminal) 132 display 140 Pachinko game terminal device (terminal)

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Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of gaming machines each having a display unit for displaying a plurality of identification information symbols which are changed / stopped and a card insertion slot into which an individual game card issued for each player can be inserted. And management of game data including the payout amount of prize balls or medals for each gaming machine, the game data can be written to the gaming card, and the gaming data stored in the gaming card can be read. A device is provided, and each game machine is caused to execute a variable display game in which the payout amount of prize balls or medals is increased by the combination when the identification information symbols are stopped, and the game can be shifted to a situation advantageous to the player. In the gaming system described above, a special lighting device is provided in each gaming machine, and the gaming is started in response to the gaming card being inserted into the card reader. Further, the game card stores the game history of the player including the game data and the game time from the time of card insertion to the time of card removal, and among the plurality of game machines, the payout efficiency of prize balls or medals is the highest. For a gaming machine with a gaming card with a high gaming history inserted,
A game system characterized in that the special lighting device is caused to emit light to perform lighting production in order to indicate that a player who exclusively uses the game machine is a good player. 2. A plurality of gaming machines are arranged in parallel to form a gaming row,
In the same game row, or in the game row group in which the same game rows are further arranged side by side, the gaming machine having the gaming history with the highest payout efficiency of prize balls or medals is inserted, and the gaming machine is exclusively used. The lighting effect indicating that the player who plays the game is a good player is performed.
The described game system. 3. The gaming system according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of gaming machines for which the lighting effect is performed are of the same model for playing the same kind of variable display game. 4. The special lighting device is provided on any one of a game board constituting the game machine, peripheral members of the game board, and a chair for a player.
The game system according to any one of 1. 5. The payout efficiency is calculated for each unit time from the game data stored in the game card, and compared with the payout efficiency calculated from the game card inserted in another gaming machine, the maximum value is updated. The gaming system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the lighting effect is continuously performed until it is performed. 6. A gaming machine constituting the gaming system according to claim 1, wherein an individual gaming card issued to each player is inserted into a card reader. Further, the game card is configured to be started, and the game history of the player including the game data and the game time from when the card is inserted to when the card is taken out can be stored in the game card, including other game machines. If a game card having a game history with the highest payout efficiency of prize balls or medals is inserted, a special lighting device that displays that the player who exclusively owns the game machine is a good player is provided by lighting effect. A gaming machine characterized by. 7. A plurality of gaming machines each having a display section for displaying a plurality of identification information symbols which are changed / stopped and a card insertion slot into which an individual game card issued for each player can be inserted. And, while managing the game data including the payout amount of prize balls or medals for each gaming machine,
The game data can be written in the game card, and the game data stored in the game card can be read, and a management device can be provided, and each game machine has a combination when the identification information symbol is stopped. In a gaming system in which a variable display game that can shift to a situation advantageous for a player in which the payout amount of balls or medals is increased is provided, a special lighting device is provided in each of the gaming machines, and a gaming card is used as a card reader. It is controlled so that the game is started in response to the insertion, and further, the game card stores the game history of the player including the game data from the card insertion time to the card removal time, and Of the multiple gaming machines, for gaming machines in which a gaming card having a gaming history with the highest prize ball or medal payout efficiency is inserted,
A method of displaying a game situation in a game system, wherein the special lighting device is caused to emit light so as to show that a player who exclusively uses the game machine is a good player. 8. A game row is formed by arranging a plurality of game machines in parallel,
In the same game row, or in a row of game rows in which the same game rows are arranged in parallel, the gaming machine having the gaming history with the highest payout efficiency of prize balls or medals is inserted into the gaming machine. The lighting effect indicating that the player who plays the game is a good player is performed.
A method of displaying a game status in the described game system. 9. A method of displaying a game status in a game system according to claim 7, wherein a plurality of gaming machines to be subjected to lighting effects are of the same model for playing the same kind of variable display game. . 10. A special lighting device is provided on any one of a game board, a peripheral member of the game board, and a chair for a player, which constitutes the game machine. A method of displaying a game situation in the game system according to the item 1. 11. The payout efficiency is calculated for each unit time from the game data stored in the game card, and compared with the payout efficiency calculated from the game card inserted in another gaming machine, the maximum value is updated. The game performance display method in the game system according to any one of claims 7 to 10, wherein the lighting effect is continuously performed until it is performed. 12. A server for displaying a gaming machine image showing a gaming machine on each terminal, the gaming card being issued to each player at a card insertion slot provided on each terminal and capable of identifying the player. The game start signal is transmitted to the terminals in response to the insertion, and each terminal displays an image of the game, and the image of the special illumination and a plurality of identification information images are changed in the image of the game.・ While stopped and displayed, the combination of the same identification information symbols at the time of stop will execute a variable display game that can shift to a situation that is advantageous to the player, and the game situation of the variable display game will be a situation that is advantageous to the player. If it shifts to, control each terminal to display an image so as to increase the payout amount of prize balls or medals, and further, to the game card, the game data and the game time from the card insertion to the card removal. Including The game history of the player is stored, and for each of the above-mentioned terminal machines, a game card having a game history having the highest payout efficiency of prize balls or medals is inserted into the terminal machine, and the game is exclusively occupied by the game machine. In order to indicate that the person is a good player, each server is controlled such that the special lighting is displayed so as to emit light and lighting is performed.