JP2004154189A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine which enables the better communication of information with the portable communication terminals while allowing the players to easily recognize the locations where the information is acquired and moreover, facilitate the operations of transmitting and receiving the information. <P>SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine 1 is provided with infrared ray receiving/emitting parts 33 and 34 as the interfaces for the communication of the information with specified portable communication terminals and disposed in the external area of a transparent plate 7 in the pachinko game machine 1. The infrared ray receiving/transmitting parts 33 and 34 each have the function as the information transmitting part which transmits the information handled within the pachinko game machine 1 as the signals receivable by the portable communication terminals and the function as the information receiving part which receives the signals from the portable communication terminals. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a pachinko machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, there have been provided various technologies for utilizing information generated in a pachinko machine. In particular, with the development of communication technology in recent years, information communication between a pachinko machine and a mobile phone carried by a player has been performed. The idea of trying to do it is being considered. For example, in an example disclosed in Patent Document 1, a device for performing information communication is provided on a table provided at a lower position of a pachinko machine, and a mobile phone is disposed in the device to provide the device with the device. A technique for transmitting and receiving between an information output unit provided and a receiving unit provided in a mobile phone is provided. According to such a technique, wireless communication can be performed between the portable communication terminal and the pachinko machine.
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2002-18098 A
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, when attempting to perform wireless communication using the interface as described above, if a transparent plate is interposed between the interface and the portable communication terminal, the level of the wireless communication medium is reduced when passing through the transparent plate. There is a possibility that the communication medium may decrease, and there is a concern that a stable level communication medium (that is, an information transmission medium that transmits information such as infrared light and electromagnetic waves) is not supplied at a predetermined information acquisition position.
[0005]
In addition, since the above-described technology and game method are not generally permeated, creation of a novel game mode can be expected. On the other hand, when trying to play a game on such a pachinko machine, the player has various points. Could be confused. In particular, since there is no device provided with an interface for performing information communication as described above, there is a possibility that it is difficult to find a place where the interface is arranged even if information communication is attempted. Furthermore, in a pachinko machine, there are many components that are difficult to be large-sized due to restrictions on component arrangement and the like, and there is a tendency that miniaturization is desired, and when trying to miniaturize the interface as described above, The above-mentioned problem is further increased because the presence thereof is less noticeable.
[0006]
Further, if such an interface is arranged on the table as a separate body from the pachinko machine as in Patent Document 1, the space of the table will be significantly reduced, and the appearance will be poor, Not only is there a concern that it is difficult for players to use the space on the table board (for example, it is difficult to place luggage, etc.), and the user can mistake the interface for an ashtray, etc. It is undeniable that the configuration is difficult for the user to grasp.
[0007]
The present invention has been completed on the basis of the above circumstances, and can perform good information communication with a mobile communication terminal, and can easily recognize a place where information is obtained by a player, and furthermore, transmit and receive information. It is an object of the present invention to provide a pachinko machine having a configuration that is easy to operate.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Each means suitable for achieving the above-mentioned object will be described while adding effects and the like as necessary.
[0009]
Means 1. A pachinko machine in which a transparent plate is arranged in front of a game area where a game is performed,
An information communication unit that performs information communication with a predetermined portable communication terminal,
The pachinko machine, wherein the information communication unit is arranged in an area outside the transparent plate in the pachinko machine.
[0010]
According to the configuration of the means 1, the information communication unit for performing communication with the predetermined portable communication terminal is arranged in the external area of the transparent plate (specifically, without passing through the transparent plate from the front side). It is easier for the player to find the information communication section (located in front of the pachinko machine so that it can be visually recognized), and furthermore, a transparent plate (specifically, a transparent plate arranged in front of the game board in the pachinko machine). Since the information communication unit is disposed outside, information communication via the transparent plate is not performed, and the level of the medium for transmitting information such as infrared light and electromagnetic waves (hereinafter, also referred to as information transmission medium) is not reduced. Communication can be performed with the portable communication terminal.
[0011]
Particularly, in a pachinko machine, unlike other gaming machines such as a slot machine, the transparent plate is configured to have strength enough to withstand an impact caused by the downflow of the game ball due to the flow of the game ball behind the transparent plate. The more the strength is increased, the more the thickness, the number, and the material of the transparent plates need to be considered, and the communication via the transparent plates becomes more difficult. On the other hand, according to the above configuration, in the pachinko machine in which the strength is secured in front of the game area, since the pachinko machine is provided outside the portion where the strength is secured, the strength of the transparent plate is secured. The communication performance of the information communication unit can be effectively increased outside of the information communication unit while increasing or decreasing the communication performance.
[0012]
Further, the number of components (particularly, the number of components related to decoration) tends to increase in the pachinko machine due to the content of the game, and it is assumed that such an information communication unit is one of the components scattered inside the transparent plate. If one is provided, it is difficult to instantly find the information communication unit from among them. On the other hand, according to the above configuration, the player is provided independently of the transparent plate, instead of being provided as one component scattered inside the transparent plate, so that the player can easily find the component. And a smooth progress of the game can be achieved. Such an effect can be expected to be sufficient even when the information communication section and its vicinity are made to some extent large or have a decorative property. If the information communication unit is not provided, or if the information communication unit is configured as a small component (such as a chip antenna or an infrared light receiving / emitting chip) to reduce the size of the information communication unit and components in the vicinity of the information communication unit, the effect is reduced. It gets even bigger.
[0013]
Furthermore, since it is not necessary to acquire information in front of the transparent plate, it is possible to effectively prevent the game area from being hidden by the player's own hand or a portable communication terminal while the information is being acquired. It becomes. To describe the configuration more specifically, in the pachinko machine, the information communication unit can be arranged so as not to overlap the transparent plate in the front-rear direction. Here, regarding the direction perpendicular to the plate surface of the transparent plate, the player side is the front direction, and the inside of the pachinko machine is the rear direction.
[0014]
As a basic configuration of the pachinko machine according to the present invention, an operation handle is provided, a ball is fired to a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the game ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. The condition that the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is fixedly stopped after a predetermined time, for example, on the condition that a winning (or a passing through the operation gate) is made to the operated port. In addition, when a special game state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined mode to enable a game ball to be won, and the number of the winning balls depends on the number of winning. Not only a valuable value (prize balls) but also data written on a magnetic card and the like are given).
[0015]
Means 2. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the information communication unit includes an information transmission unit that transmits information handled in the pachinko machine as a signal receivable by the portable communication terminal.
[0016]
With this configuration, the user can acquire the information handled in the pachinko machine with the portable communication terminal, and can utilize the information in various ways, so that the configuration is extremely useful. Then, in the case of the use, since the communication form is stable at the medium level, the communication is not likely to be disabled at the time of the communication, so that many users can easily use the apparatus easily and without any trouble. Configuration. Therefore, a novel game mode for utilizing such information can be widely spread to many users.
[0017]
Means 3. State detection means for detecting the occurrence or progress of a specific game state,
Information creation means for creating game information indicating the occurrence or progress of the specific game state detected by the state detection means,
The pachinko machine according to claim 2, wherein the game information is transmitted from the information transmitting unit as information handled in the pachinko machine.
[0018]
If the game information created in the pachinko machine is transmitted from the information transmitting unit to the portable communication terminal in this manner, the game information has a suitable configuration that can be used for various purposes without any trouble. Furthermore, if such game information is transmitted to the mobile communication terminal and used, it will be possible to use extremely useful information in terms of giving profits to the user, marketing, etc. If you dislike or think that it is troublesome, even if it is useful information, it will not be possible to use it effectively. That is, if the communication state is not good, the communication is interrupted or the communication time becomes longer, so that operations and standbys are troublesome and may cause the user to leave, but according to the configuration of the present invention, Since the level is stable (that is, a good level state in which communication is unlikely to occur is maintained), and the location of the information transmission unit is arranged at an easily understandable position, the gaming method using such portable communication has permeated. Of course, even if it does not penetrate the game, the game will proceed smoothly even if it does not generally penetrate, so that users can communicate without stress and effectively increase the number of users As a result, various business forms using the game information and the user information can be created.
[0019]
Means 4. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 3, wherein the information communication unit includes an information receiving unit configured to receive information transmitted from the portable communication terminal.
[0020]
If the configuration is such that information can be transmitted from the portable communication terminal to the pachinko machine, not only the effect that information about the user can be easily taken into the pachinko machine from outside, but also the pachinko machine, the portable communication terminal, and the like. It is possible to construct a novel information utilization mode in which information handled by a device (for example, a server of a pachinko machine maker) connected to the portable communication terminal via a network is incorporated into the pachinko machine. However, even with such a novel information use method, if the player feels stress and takes care of communication operations, etc., the player cannot fully utilize even the novel information use method. There are also concerns about avoiding such pachinko machines. On the other hand, according to the present invention, the configuration can be performed favorably without lowering the level of the information communication medium, and the position of the information receiving unit is also located at a position that is easy to see and operate. However, the pachinko machine configuration allows players to play games smoothly without feeling stress, and to fully enjoy the novel information usage method.
[0021]
Means 5. The pachinko machine according to claim 4, further comprising a pachinko machine state changing unit that changes a state of the pachinko machine based on information from the portable communication terminal received by the information receiving unit.
[0022]
With this configuration, the state of the pachinko machine can be changed by a user's operation. Further, when the state of the pachinko machine is changed, information from the portable communication terminal is sent, and this information is used. To create various pachinko machine states. According to the present invention, when changing the state of the pachinko machine, information transmission can be performed stably without interruption, and disruption of the game can be effectively prevented. The change of the pachinko machine state is not limited to the change of the display mode and the operation mode on the game board, but may be any change as long as the state of the pachinko machine is changed. For example, a state change that gives a special benefit to the player may be performed, or a mode in which the game state is not changed may be used. For example, the data sent from the user may be simply stored in the pachinko machine for later use.
[0023]
It should be noted that a game state changing means for changing a game state generated in the pachinko machine may be provided as the pachinko machine state changing means. As a result, the game state changes according to the information from the mobile communication terminal, and the user can change the game state by his / her own operation. As the change of the game state, for example, various display methods such as changing the display mode of the symbol display device, or changing from the normal game state to the game state in which a special benefit is given to the player are used. Can be.
[0024]
Means 6. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 5, further comprising a holding unit that holds the information communication unit, wherein the holding unit is configured to be detachable from the pachinko machine.
[0025]
With this configuration, if the holding unit fails, only the holding unit can be replaced, so that the replacement cost is reduced. More specifically, in the case of a pachinko machine, there is a case where a player hits the pachinko machine too much with excitement, and when an impact occurs in the vicinity of the information communication unit, the information communication unit breaks down. There is also a possibility of such a problem, particularly when the information communication unit is arranged closer to the player to perform good communication, and such a problem is further increased (when the information communication unit is exposed). Even more so). However, according to the above configuration, even if a component held by the holding unit, such as the information communication unit or a device accompanying the information communication unit or the like, breaks due to an impact or the like, only the holding unit can be replaced. It can be done quickly. More specifically, it can be configured to include a connecting means for detachably connecting the holding unit and the pachinko machine. This coupling means can be arranged at a position invisible to the player, and more specifically, can be arranged inside the pachinko machine. With this configuration, it is possible to effectively prevent an unauthorized operation of the combining unit.
[0026]
Means 7. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 6, wherein the information communication section has a form exposed to the outside of the pachinko machine.
[0027]
With this configuration, there is no interfering factor between the information communication unit and the portable communication terminal, and the medium level at the information acquisition position such as electromagnetic waves transmitting information, infrared light, etc. It can be increased efficiently. More specifically, when the information communication unit is configured as an antenna for transmitting electromagnetic waves, the antenna may be configured to be exposed in front of the pachinko machine. Further, when the information communication unit is configured to output an optical medium such as infrared light, the lamp constituting the light source may be configured to be exposed in front of the pachinko machine. In addition, as the configuration for exposing in the front, it is desirable to expose in a configuration that is visible from the front. Specifically, the information communication unit is attached to the front of the pachinko machine or a predetermined amount is set from the front of the pachinko machine. It can be configured to be exposed at the front while being arranged at a rear position at a distance.
[0028]
Means 8. The pachinko machine according to claim 7, wherein an optical medium is used as a medium for transmitting information output from the information communication unit, and a light emitting element that emits the light is exposed outside the pachinko machine. Machine.
[0029]
In such a configuration using an optical medium such as infrared light as the information transmission medium, if the light emitting element itself is exposed to the outside, a decrease in the irradiation level of the optical medium can be effectively suppressed.
[0030]
Means 9. The information communication unit is configured as a communication antenna, and a radio wave is used as a medium for transmitting information output from the information communication unit, and the communication antenna is configured to be exposed outside the pachinko machine. A pachinko machine according to the means 7, characterized in that:
[0031]
As described above, when a communication antenna is used as the information communication unit, if the communication antenna itself is configured to be exposed to the outside, a decrease in radio field intensity can be effectively suppressed.
[0032]
Means 10. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 9, wherein a protection member for protecting the information communication unit is disposed in front of the information communication unit.
[0033]
The pachinko machine often generates an impact such as a player hitting the game with excitement, and a configuration that assumes such a case is desired. In particular, when the information communication unit is arranged in the outer region of the transparent plate, the effect of suppressing the decrease in the medium level can be achieved, but there is a concern that an impact is likely to occur depending on the arrangement location. With respect to such a problem, by adopting the above configuration, the information communication unit is protected, and the durability of the device can be effectively improved.
[0034]
Means 11. When the information transmission medium output from the information communication unit is passed at a position in front of the information communication unit in the protection member, a decrease in the level of the information transmission medium due to the passage of the information transmission medium causes the information to be transmitted in the front-back direction in the transparent plate. The pachinko machine according to claim 10, wherein the transmission medium is configured so as to have a level lower than a level reduced by the transmission when the transmission medium is transmitted.
[0035]
With this configuration, while effectively protecting the front of the information communication unit, the level decrease is suppressed as compared with the case where the transparent plate is interposed, so that both the component durability and the communication performance are improved. Is a preferable configuration that can effectively realize the above. Note that "passing at the position in front of the information communication unit" may mean that the inside of the protection member is transmitted in front of the information communication unit, and a protection member having a gap partially in front of the information communication unit is arranged. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which the airbag passes through the gap at a position ahead of the information communication unit.
[0036]
Means 12. An optical medium is used as a medium for transmitting information output from the information communication unit, and a decrease in the amount of light due to the passage when the protection member is passed at a position in front of the information communication unit is reduced in the transparent plate. The pachinko machine according to the means 10 or 11, wherein the light medium is transmitted through the optical medium in the front-rear direction so that the light amount is reduced less than the light amount caused by the transmission.
[0037]
With this configuration, when an optical medium is used as the information transmission medium, the information communication unit has a preferable configuration that can be effectively protected from impacts and the like. This is particularly effective in the case where a component having low impact resistance (for example, a semiconductor component using an IC or the like (such as an infrared light receiving / emitting chip)) is used. A material with high light transmittance, or a structure in which the amount of light hardly decreases during transmission (a structure that is smaller in thickness than a transparent plate, a structure in which a gap is provided in a part of a protective member, etc.) and can do.
[0038]
Means 13. Radio waves are used as a medium for transmitting information output from the information communication unit, and when the protection member is passed at a position in front of the information communication unit, a decrease in radio wave intensity due to the passage is caused by the transparent plate. The pachinko machine according to the means 10 or 11, characterized in that, when a radio wave is transmitted in the front-rear direction, the radio wave intensity decreases due to the transmission.
[0039]
In this way, when radio waves are used as the information transmission medium, the information communication unit has a suitable configuration that can be effectively protected from shocks and the like. This is particularly effective in the case where a low component (for example, a semiconductor component (such as a chip antenna) using an IC or the like) is used. Specifically, a material having a high radio wave transmission property, or a structure in which the radio wave intensity does not easily decrease during transmission (a configuration in which the thickness is smaller than that of the transparent plate, a gap in a part of the protection member, etc.) Etc.).
[0040]
Means 14. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 10 to 13, wherein the thickness of the protection member is smaller than the thickness of the transparent plate.
[0041]
In the present invention, since the information communication section is arranged in the external area of the transparent plate, the area where the protection member is provided may be a very small area. That is, since it is not necessary to provide a protective member over a wide area, the strength is sufficient even if the protective member is made thinner than the transparent plate. And, by making the thickness thin in this way, it is possible to effectively suppress the level decrease.
[0042]
Means 15. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 10 to 14, wherein a gap is provided in a part of the protection member while covering the front of the information communication unit.
[0043]
With this configuration, even if a material having lower light transmittance or radio wave permeability than the transparent plate is used for the protective member, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the level of the medium.
[0044]
Means 16. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 15, wherein the transparent plate has a circular shape or a substantially circular shape such as an ellipse.
[0045]
With this configuration, the transparent plate is configured in a region corresponding to the game region that is formed in a substantially circular shape, and a region where the transparent plate is not arranged can be widened. Then, the information communication section can be efficiently disposed in the area where the transparent plate is not disposed, and the space in front of the pachinko machine can be effectively used. In addition, the front part here is comprised by components (for example, a front frame, a glass door frame, a transparent plate, a firing handle, etc.) exposed in front of the pachinko machine.
[0046]
Means 17. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 16, wherein the information communication unit is attached to a member disposed behind a transparent plate holding door configured to hold the transparent plate and to be opened and closed. .
According to this configuration, since the information communication unit is attached to the member behind the transparent plate holding door where a lot of various circuit boards and components are gathered, the information communication unit and the various circuit boards are electrically connected. The device configuration is easy, and the device configuration can effectively reduce the number of fastening members such as electric wires, connectors, and screws. Other than this, it is particularly effective when it is difficult to provide such an arrangement space in the transparent plate holding door.
[0047]
Specifically, in the pachinko machine of the means 17, the transparent plate holding door is formed with an exposed portion such as an opening or a notch, and the information communication unit attached to a member behind the transparent plate holding door is provided with the information communication unit. It can be configured to be exposed forward by the exposed portion. Specifically, the information communication section can be attached to a portion of the game board other than the game area, or to a front frame holding the transparent plate holding door by a coupling means (a fastening member such as a screw). May be arranged at any position such as up, down, left, right, diagonally above or below the transparent plate.
[0048]
Means 18. The pachinko machine according to claim 17, wherein the information communication unit is disposed behind the transparent plate holding door in a front frame holding the transparent plate holding door.
[0049]
With this configuration, the information communication unit is arranged in the front frame portion where many circuit boards are assembled, which facilitates electrical connection, and has a preferable configuration in which the number of components such as connectors and electric wires can be reduced.
[0050]
Means 19. 18. The pachinko machine according to claim 17, wherein the information communication unit is attached to the outside of the game area on the game board, behind the transparent plate holding door.
[0051]
According to this configuration, the information communication unit is attached to the game board where many circuit boards are gathered in the game board, which facilitates electrical connection, and has a preferable configuration in which the number of components such as connectors and electric wires can be reduced. Thus, a portion of the game board that is not involved in the decoration can be effectively used.
[0052]
Means 20. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 16, wherein the information communication unit is attached to a transparent plate holding door configured to hold the transparent plate and to be opened and closed.
[0053]
With such a configuration, the arrangement position is the closest to the game area in the area outside the transparent plate in the pachinko machine, so that it is easy to notice and the interface is easily associated with the game mode. In addition, since it is arranged in the transparent plate holding door which can be easily opened and closed, even if a failure or the like occurs, maintenance can be easily performed.
[0054]
Means 21. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 17 to 20, wherein the transparent plate holding door has a square shape or a substantially rectangular shape, and the information output unit is arranged near a corner of the transparent plate holding door. Machine.
[0055]
With this configuration, it is possible to effectively use the space in the front of the pachinko machine where it is difficult to place game parts such as ornaments because various parts are arranged, and it is possible to efficiently use the front of the pachinko machine. Contribute to usage.
[0056]
Means 22. The information communication unit may be attached to a front frame to which a transparent plate holding door for holding the transparent plate is attached, or to a member disposed behind the front frame. The pachinko machine according to the above.
[0057]
By arranging the information communication unit on the front frame or on a member arranged behind the front frame in this manner, even if the transparent plate holding door has a configuration in which it is difficult to take up an arrangement space, the front portion of the pachinko machine is not required. Can be arranged. Therefore, for example, it is particularly effective in the case where it is difficult to arrange many components other than the information communication unit on the transparent plate holding door, or when it is difficult to arrange the information communication unit on the transparent plate holding door due to the decoration of the front surface of the transparent plate holding door. It becomes.
[0058]
When the information communication unit is attached to a member disposed behind the front frame, the information communication unit can be exposed forward from an exposed portion such as an opening and a cutout formed in the front frame. Further, both the front frame and the transparent plate holding door are arranged in front of the member to which the information communication unit is attached, and the information communication unit is configured to be exposed forward by the exposed portions formed on both of them. Is also good.
[0059]
Means 23. The pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 22, wherein the information communication unit is disposed inside the pachinko machine such that a front end of the information communication unit is located a predetermined distance behind a front end edge of the pachinko machine. Pachinko machine.
[0060]
As described above, the pachinko machine may have various impacts due to the player or other factors. However, if the tip is located at a position where the pachinko machine enters a predetermined distance, the pachinko machine may be touched by the player. And it is difficult to apply impact. As a specific configuration of the means 23, the information communication unit is disposed inside a receiving hole provided in a front part of the pachinko machine in a form extending to the rear side of the pachinko machine. May be disposed at a position where the leading end of the hole enters a rear side of the opening provided in front of the accommodation hole by a predetermined distance. With this configuration, since the information communication unit is arranged in the back of the accommodation hole, even if a physical shock occurs near the information communication unit for some reason, such as being hit by a user, the information communication unit is not used. Since the portion is effectively protected, the configuration has excellent durability.
[0061]
When the information communication unit is configured as an antenna for performing wireless communication, the antenna can be arranged such that the front edge of the antenna is located behind an opening provided in front of the accommodation hole. For example, when the antenna is configured as a chip antenna, it can be arranged so that the front edge of the chip is located behind the front edge of the pachinko machine (specifically, behind the opening). In addition, even when the chip is configured as a chip that receives and emits infrared light, the front edge of the chip is positioned behind the front end edge of the pachinko machine (specifically, behind the opening). Can be arranged. When a chip that receives and emits infrared light is provided, a protective member having a mesh-like or slit-like gap through which infrared light can pass may be provided in front of the chip. Only one protective member (for example, a resin-made translucent member) made of a conductive material may be interposed. In addition, even when the information communication section is configured as an antenna, a protection member having a very low electromagnetic wave shielding property or a configuration having a low electromagnetic wave shielding property can be provided in front of the information communication section.
[0062]
Means 24. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 23, wherein the transparent plate is configured as a double-glazed glass having a plurality of glass plates.
[0063]
If an information transmission medium such as an infrared ray or an electromagnetic wave is output by passing through such a multi-layer glass, the level of the information transmission medium may be significantly reduced as compared with a single-layer glass. Therefore, it is difficult to use an information transmission medium so as to transmit such double-glazed glass. On the other hand, according to the present invention, this is effectively prevented. Therefore, in a pachinko machine using such a double glazing, if the information communication section is used outside the double glazing, the double glazing becomes impossible. While taking advantage of the layered glass, the medium level does not decrease due to the double-layered glass, so that an extremely favorable configuration is obtained.
[0064]
Means 25. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 24, wherein an proximity detecting means for detecting that the portable communication terminal has approached is provided near the information communication unit.
[0065]
This makes it easier for the user to determine whether the mobile communication terminal is at a normal position, and efficiently communicates information at the correct location of the mobile communication terminal (the correct position over the mobile communication terminal). Can be. Specifically, a configuration may be adopted in which, when approach detection is performed, a notification is made by, for example, a light emitting unit such as a lamp, or a sound unit (such as a buzzer) that emits a predetermined sound.
[0066]
Means 26. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 25, further comprising a position indicating means for indicating a position of the information communication unit.
[0067]
The effect of making the information communication unit more conspicuous can be obtained by exposing the information communication unit by disposing the information communication unit outside the transparent plate. According to the configuration of the means 26, the effect can be further enhanced. That is, even if the information communication unit is overlooked at first glance, the position of the information communication unit is instructed by the position instructing means. Various examples of the position indicating means are conceivable. For example, the position indicating means may be notified by a light emitting means such as a lamp or a sound means (buzzer or the like) for emitting a predetermined sound. Etc.) may be arranged.
[0068]
Means 27. For information communication between the pachinko machine and the portable communication terminal, preparation determining means for determining the communication preparation state,
The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 26, further comprising: a judgment result notifying means for notifying a judgment result by the preparation judging means.
[0069]
By judging whether or not the transmission preparation is completed, and notifying the user when the preparation is completed, the user can easily know the timing of acquiring the information, and preparing the apparatus. Thus, information can be efficiently acquired at the correct timing when the information is arranged. The preparation determining means may include a transmission preparation determining means for determining a transmission preparation state from the pachinko machine to the mobile communication terminal, and a reception preparation determination for determining a reception preparation state for information from the mobile communication terminal. Means may be provided.
[0070]
Further, when the means 27 is further embodied, it can be configured as follows. That is, a game information storage means for storing game information in the pachinko machine, and a storage state determining means for determining whether or not the game information is stored in the game information storage means are provided. The means may notify that the game information exists when the storage state determination means determines that the game information is stored. Note that the game information referred to here is the same information as described in the means 3, that is, information indicating the occurrence of a specific game state detected by the state detection means for detecting the occurrence of the specific game state. .
[0071]
The determination result notifying means may be constituted by, for example, a light emitting means such as a lamp or a sound means such as a buzzer which emits a sound. In this way, if the game information to be transmitted is accumulated and the preparation for transmission is completed and the player is notified of the information, the player can know the information without fail, and the information can be obtained at a good timing. Can be obtained. That is, the preparation period can be minimized, and the time spent for the game can be effectively increased.
[0072]
Means 28. 28. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 27, wherein the information communication unit is configured as a Bluetooth communication antenna capable of Bluetooth communication.
[0073]
By doing so, the configuration is suitable for performing wireless communication between the pachinko machine and the portable communication terminal, and information can be transmitted or received smoothly. Then, by the Bluetooth communication, useful information can be easily exchanged between the pachinko machine and the portable communication terminal. As the antenna for Bluetooth communication, for example, a chip antenna can be suitably used. In any of the pachinko machines described in any of the above-described means, a communication specification based on Bluetooth can be used as a communication specification between the portable communication terminal and the pachinko machine.
[0074]
Means 29. The pachinko machine according to any one of means 1 to 28, wherein the information communication unit is arranged on a side opposite to a side where the firing handle is arranged in the left-right direction of the pachinko machine.
[0075]
In this way, the information communication section is arranged on the side opposite to the side having the firing handle for firing the game ball, so that when information communication is to be performed while continuing the game, holding the firing handle is required. In addition, the communication operation can be performed in an easy posture with the hand opposite to the hand, and a preferable configuration that can perform communication without interrupting the game. Specifically, if the side on which the firing handle is arranged is the right side in the left-right direction of the pachinko machine, the information communication unit is arranged on the left side. When the firing handle is arranged on the left side, the information communication unit may be arranged on the right side.
[0076]
More specifically, when the pachinko machine is divided into two parts from the center in the left-right direction (specifically, when the pachinko machine is bisected to the left and right by a vertical cut surface orthogonal to the game machine board surface (that is, the game board surface of the pachinko machine)) 2), if the firing handle is arranged on one side and the information communication unit is arranged on the other side, the effect according to the concept of the means 29 can be achieved. Also, regarding the specific position, for example, when the firing handle is arranged on the right side, the left side of the game board, diagonally left side (upper left or lower left) or the left portion of the transparent plate holding door, Alternatively, it can be arranged at a left side portion of the front frame portion (for example, a position closer to the left side within the upper plate portion or the lower plate portion, or a position adjacent to the left side of the upper plate portion or the lower plate portion). That is, if the information communication unit is arranged outside the transparent plate in the left side area in the pachinko machine, all of them are included in the concept of the means 29. When the firing handle is on the left side, it may be arranged on the right side in the same manner.
[0077]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0078]
A plurality of pachinko machines 1 of the present embodiment are provided side by side in a horizontal direction on an upper part of a counter table on a pachinko island stand installed in a game hall (see FIG. 23). As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a front frame 2 at a front portion, and a glass door frame 3 as a transparent plate holding door is attached to the front frame 2. As shown in FIG. 3, the glass door frame 3 is supported by the front frame 2 so as to be openable and closable by vertical hinges 3c provided vertically.
[0079]
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a transparent plate 81 made of glass or the like is fitted into a metal frame 82 to constitute an integrated transparent plate unit 80. It is configured to be mounted on the back. Here, the mounting portion 82a formed so as to protrude outward from the frame 82 and the mounting portion 3d formed on the back surface side of the glass door frame 3 are connected by a fastening member 83 such as a screw, so that the transparent plate 81 is formed. Is attached to the glass door frame 3.
[0080]
Further, the transparent plate 81 of the present embodiment is configured as a double-layer glass having a plurality of glass plates (here, two glass plates), and has a substantially circular shape such as a circular shape or an elliptical shape. I have. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, the glass door frame 3 has a rectangular or substantially rectangular outer shape when viewed from the front in a plan view, and a transparent plate 81 is provided at the front of the pachinko machine 1. A communication unit 30 to be described later is arranged in a diagonally lower space (here, near the corner of the glass door frame 3).
[0081]
A game board 7 shown in FIG. 2 is arranged behind the glass door frame 3 shown in FIGS. The game board 7 has a substantially circular game area, in which a first type start-up port 4, a special display device (hereinafter, simply referred to as a "display device") 5, and a special winning port 6 are provided. The first type starting port 4 includes a passage for a game ball, and a blade 4a is supported at the entrance of the passage so as to be openable and closable. The display device 5 can be configured as, for example, a symbol display device that dynamically displays symbols.
[0082]
Returning to FIG. 1, an upper tray 2 b from which a prize ball is paid out is mounted below the glass door frame 3. Below the window of the front frame 2, a lower tray 2a is mounted. The lower tray 2a discharges and stores extra balls such as prize balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper tray 2b, balls that have been removed from the upper tray 2b, or foul balls from the extra ball outlet. On the right side of the lower tray 2a of the front frame 2, a firing handle 17 for firing game balls is mounted so as to be rotatable. A motor (not shown) as a driving means is mounted on the back side of the front frame 2 corresponding to the firing handle 17, and the motor is driven by the turning operation of the firing handle 17, whereby the hitting rod (not shown) Is operated intermittently, and the resilient force is adjusted according to the rotation angle of the firing handle 17. Therefore, a ball launching device is constituted by the motor, the hitting rod, and the like.
[0083]
The display device 5 is provided above the first type start-up port 4 and has a display device frame 40 and a screen 5a composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) disposed surrounded by the display device frame 40. I have. Many kinds of images are displayed on the screen 5a, and as one of them, a left symbol row 8, a middle symbol row 9, and a right symbol row 10 are displayed. The number of symbol rows is not limited to the above (three rows), but may be one row, two rows, four rows or more. Each of the symbol rows 8 to 10 is composed of a plurality of symbols including numbers, symbols, and the like.
[0084]
In the display device 5, the symbol variation in the symbol rows 8 to 10 is started when a game ball enters the first type start-up port 4. The symbol change is stopped in the order of the left symbol row 8, the right symbol row 10, and the middle symbol row 9, but this is only an example, and may be stopped in another order. When the symbol variation in all the symbol rows 8 to 10 is stopped, the combination of the displayed symbols (hereinafter, referred to as “stop symbols”) is a predetermined combination (specific display result, hereinafter, referred to as “big hit combination”). ), That is, a combination (for example, 777) of the same type when the same type of symbols are arranged along the big hit line. This combination of stopped symbols is hereinafter referred to as a “big hit symbol”. In the present embodiment, there are a total of five types of jackpot lines, one extending in the horizontal direction (three types of upper, middle, and lower) and the other extending diagonally (two types, downward and rightward). Not limited to For example, the number of big hit lines is one, and it may be what is usually called “one line”. Then, when the combination of the big hits is established, the special electric accessory is activated, a big hit game state as a special game state advantageous to the player arrives, and more prize balls can be obtained.
[0085]
Further, the pachinko machine 1 enters the reach gaming state prior to the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state. Here, the reach game state refers to a state immediately before the big hit game state, and if it falls down, the symbol fluctuation in the right symbol row 10 stops at the same type of symbol as the stop symbol in the left symbol row 8 on the big hit line. Then, if the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol row 9 is stopped in the same type of symbols as the stopped symbols in the left and right symbol rows 8 and 10 thereafter, a state in which a combination of jackpots is finally obtained. When the symbol change stops, the combination changes to a big hitting game state, and when the symbol stops, the big hitting game state is finally reached. The changing state is also included in the reach game state. This is what is usually called full rotation (all symbols) reach.
[0086]
The special winning opening 6 is provided below the first type starting opening 4, and includes one V zone 11, two passages 12 and 13, and a shutter 14. The shutter 14 is operated by a special winning opening solenoid (hereinafter simply referred to as “solenoid”) 15 to open and close the V zone 11 and the entrances of the passages 12 and 13.
[0087]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 7 is provided with a start port switch 18, a V zone switch 19, and a count switch 20. The starting port switch 18 detects a winning of the game ball in the first type starting port 4. The V zone switch 19 detects the winning of the game ball in the V zone 11, and the count switch 20 detects the winning of the game ball in the big winning opening 6. Further, a control device 21 is provided to drive and control the solenoid 15 and the display device 5 based on the detection results of the switches 18 to 20, respectively. The control device 21 includes a read-only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to the control program of the ROM. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation result by the CPU. More specifically, the control device 21 includes a main board for performing main control of the pachinko machine 1, a display control board for controlling each unit by a signal from the main board, a volume control board, an LED board, and a payout control board. And so on, and the signal transmission direction is only one direction from the main board to the sub board in order to prevent an unauthorized signal from being input to the main board.
[0088]
As one of the controls by the CPU, there is a so-called probability variation in which the occurrence probability of the big hit game state is varied according to conditions. Specifically, a low-probability mode in which a large hitting game state is generated with a low probability of about 1/300 and a high-probability mode in which a large hitting game state is generated with a high probability of about 1/60, which is about five times as large, are prepared. The probability mode is switched according to the type of the big hit symbol. That is, when the big hit symbol is a predetermined special symbol (for example, an odd symbol), the high probability mode is set, and when the big hit symbol is a predetermined normal symbol (for example, the even symbol), the low probability mode is set. Note that the multiple of the occurrence probability in the high probability mode with respect to the occurrence probability in the low probability mode may be a value other than the value (about 5) described above.
[0089]
An external connection terminal plate 16 is connected to an output port of the CPU. Further, the external connection terminal plate 16 includes output terminals 16A to 16D for a hall computer connected to the hall computer and output terminals 16a to 16d for communication units connected to the communication unit 30.
[0090]
Here, the output terminals 16A and 16a output a “probable change signal” indicating that the high probability mode is being performed. The output terminals 16B and 16b output a "big hit signal" indicating that a big hit is occurring. Further, the output terminals 16C and 16c output a “probable variable jackpot signal” indicating that a jackpot is being generated by a predetermined special symbol (for example, an odd symbol). In addition, the output terminals 16D and 16c output a “firing switch signal” indicating whether or not a game ball is being fired by the ball firing device.
[0091]
As described above, the communication unit 30 is disposed near the end of the glass door frame 3, specifically, near the corner of the glass door frame 3 formed in a rectangular shape as described above, and the mobile communication terminal carried by the player It is arranged as a device for performing infrared communication with a mobile phone 200 (see FIGS. 5 and 6: described later). The communication unit 30 includes a notification lamp 31 as a notification unit, an infrared light emitting unit 33 as an information transmitting unit, and an infrared light receiving unit 34. The infrared light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light receiving unit 34 are, for example, pachinko machines. It is arranged so as to be exposed to the outside of the device 1 and functions as an information communication unit. More specifically, as shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the communication unit 30 includes a notification lamp 31, an infrared light emitting unit 33, an infrared light receiving unit 34, an interface circuit (I / F) 35, a CPU 36, It is provided with a ROM 37 and a RAM 38.
[0092]
Here, the notification lamp 31 is configured as a lamp for visually notifying a player that the communication unit 30 is in a state in which game information can be transmitted. The notification lamp 31 is turned on when there is game information that can be transmitted, and is turned off when there is no game information. In addition, when the game information is being transmitted from the infrared light emitting unit 33, the notification lamp 31 blinks and turns off when the transmission is completed.
[0093]
The infrared light emitting unit 33 as an information transmitting unit is arranged in an area outside the transparent plate 81 and is configured as a light emitting device for transmitting game information and the like to the mobile phone 200 as an infrared signal. The infrared signal emitted from the infrared light emitting section 33 has directivity, and the infrared signal is output in a direction substantially orthogonal to the board surface of the game board 7 in an area outside the transparent plate 81.
[0094]
The infrared light receiving section 34 as the information receiving section is arranged in an area outside the transparent plate 81 similarly to the information transmitting section, and is configured as a light receiving device for receiving an infrared signal transmitted from the mobile phone 200. Since the infrared signal has directivity as described above, the infrared light receiving unit 208 and the infrared light emitting unit 209 of the mobile phone 200 are opposed to the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light receiving unit 34 of the communication unit 30. Thereby, the pachinko machine 1 and the mobile phone 200 are mutually specified as communication partners. In addition, since the infrared signal is output from the infrared light emitting section 33 toward the front (the player side), the infrared signals do not interfere with each other between the adjacent pachinko machines.
[0095]
In the present invention, the communication method, the hardware configuration of the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the light receiving unit 34, and the like according to the communication standard defined by IrDA (Infrared Data Association) can be used. Shows an example in which the infrared light emitting unit and the light receiving unit are configured as a single device. In the following, the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light receiving unit 34 are also collectively referred to as infrared light receiving and emitting units 33 and 34.
[0096]
The interface unit 35 is connected to the communication unit output terminals 16a to 16d of the external connection terminal board 16 via a communication line, and outputs the “probable changing signal”, “big hit signal”, and “probable changing big hit” output from each terminal. It is an electronic circuit for inputting a “signal” and a “fire switch signal” to the CPU 36.
[0097]
The CPU 36 is a control device for controlling each part of the communication unit 30, and reads out a control program from the ROM 37 and executes it. Note that the CPU 36 includes the information creation means, the communication state information generation means, the preparation judgment means, the transmission preparation judgment means, the reception preparation judgment means, the storage state judgment means, the pachinko machine state change means, the game state change means shown in the above means. , Can function as a main part of the related operating means.
[0098]
The ROM 37 is a read-only storage medium that stores a control program for controlling each unit of the communication unit 30, various data, and the like. The ROM 37 can function as a communication state explanation information storage unit, an operation explanation information storage unit, and the like shown in the above-mentioned units.
[0099]
The RAM 38 is a rewritable storage medium having a work area used by the CPU 36, a game state storage area 38a, and a transmission buffer 38b for transmitting game information. The RAM 38 functions as a game information storage unit.
[0100]
The non-volatile memory 39 is a writable non-volatile storage medium for storing a game information counter 39a described below in a non-volatile manner. The value of the game information counter 39a stored in the non-volatile memory 39 is stored and held even after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned off.
[0101]
In the example of FIG. 1, an operation unit for performing an operation related to information transmission between the pachinko machine 1 and the mobile phone 200 is provided near the infrared light emitting unit 33, the infrared light receiving unit 34, and the notification lamp 31. Provided. Specifically, the operation unit is configured as a transmission request button 32 for requesting the pachinko machine 1 to transmit information. Pressing the transmission request button 32 is a trigger, and the pachinko machine 1 transmits the information to the mobile phone. The configuration is such that information transmission to 200 is started. The transmission request button 32 is configured as a push button for requesting the communication unit 30 to start transmission of game information, and is ready for transmission from the pachinko machine 1, that is, turning on the notification lamp 31 described above. The transmission is not started even if the transmission request button 32 is pressed in other states.
[0102]
When the transmission request button 32 is pressed while the notification lamp 31 is on, the notification lamp 31 starts blinking, and the transmission of game information by an infrared signal from the infrared light emitting unit 33 is started. Here, the operation unit has a button configuration, but any configuration such as an operation lever, a touch panel, or the like that can be operated externally by the player may be used. Further, here, the operation unit is provided to input a trigger for information transmission, but the operation unit can be applied to other uses as long as it is an information input operation related to information transmission. For example, on the display screen, a plurality of items may be displayed so as to be selectable, and any one of them may be selected by operating the operation unit. As an example, for example, the player is made to select whether to request information transmission from a pachinko machine or to request explanation information (eg, operation explanation) on information communication, and perform a process corresponding to the selection operation. It may be executed.
[0103]
Further, the specific configuration of the communication unit 30 shown in FIG. 1 is shown in FIG. 22, and as shown, the communication unit 30 has an information communication unit, that is, an infrared light emitting unit 33 and an infrared light receiving unit 34, The holding unit 30 a is provided so as to be incorporated in the holding unit 30 a, and the holding unit 30 a is configured to be detachable from the pachinko machine 1. Here, the notification lamp 31 is configured to include a light-emitting portion 31a such as an LED and a light-transmitting plate 31b disposed in front of the light-emitting portion 31a, and the lead of the light-emitting portion 31a is fixed to the substrate 46. I have. On the other hand, the leads of the infrared light receiving / emitting sections 33, 34 formed of a single chip are fixed to the substrate 46, and the light emitting section 31a and the infrared light receiving / emitting sections 33, 34 are electrically connected behind the substrate 46. The electric wire part 49 is connected via the connector part 47.
[0104]
Further, in the examples of FIGS. 1 and 22, a transmission request button 32 is incorporated in the holding unit 30a in addition to the infrared light receiving / emitting units 33 and 34 and the notification lamp 31, and the transmission request button 32 and the external connection terminal board are provided. An electric wire portion 32a for electrically connecting 16 is connected via a connector portion 32b. Although not shown in FIG. 22, the electric wire portion 32a and the electric wire portion 49 are taken out from the side of the holding unit 30a, and the circuit board 30c conceptually illustrated in FIG. 22, the circuit board 30c is electrically connected to the components held by the holding unit 30a. Then, as shown in FIG. 3, the holding unit 30a in which the infrared light receiving / emitting units 33 and 34, the notification lamp 31, and the transmission request button 32 are incorporated is connected to the glass door frame 3 by fastening members 30b such as screws. , The communication unit 30 can be partially or wholly removed and can be easily replaced. It should be noted that the configuration shown here is merely an example, and various configurations may be adopted for the manner of assembling these components and the manner of mounting the communication unit 30.
[0105]
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, the tip of the information communication unit, that is, the tip of the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light receiving unit 34 is positioned so as to be located a predetermined distance behind the front tip edge of the pachinko machine. It is arranged inside the pachinko machine 1. Specifically, the infrared light receiving / emitting portions 33 and 34 are provided in a hole provided at a front portion of the pachinko machine 1 in a form extending rearward of the pachinko machine 1 (here, a housing hole formed in the holding unit 30a). 48), and the distal ends of the infrared light receiving / emitting sections 33 and 34 are located at a position which is located a predetermined distance behind the opening 48a provided in front of the housing hole 48.
[0106]
As conceptually shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the circuit board 30c includes an interface unit 35, a CPU 36, a ROM 37, a RAM 38, and a nonvolatile memory 39. The circuit board 30c may be arranged in a form incorporated in the holding unit 30a, and the circuit board and parts such as the infrared light receiving / emitting units 33 and 34 are arranged separately from the holding unit 30a. You may comprise so that it may connect by a communication line.
[0107]
Next, a configuration of the mobile phone 200 for performing infrared communication with the communication unit 30 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in the front view of FIG. 5, the mobile phone 200 includes a case 202, a key operation unit 204, a liquid crystal panel (display unit) 206, an infrared light receiving unit 208, and an infrared light emitting unit 209. The key operation unit 204 is disposed on the front case unit 203 of the case 202, and includes a cross key, a power key, a function key, an on-hook key (start key), a clear key, and character / number keys (numeric keys). It is configured. The liquid crystal panel 206 is arranged inside an opening 202 a formed in the case 202. The infrared light receiving unit 208 is arranged on the upper part 202 b of the case 202 together with the infrared light emitting unit 209.
[0108]
Next, the electric circuit configuration of the mobile phone 200 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The mobile phone 200 includes a wireless unit 210, an audio circuit 212, a receiver 214, a microphone 216, a transmission / reception antenna 218, a non-volatile memory 220, a control unit (microcontroller) in addition to the liquid crystal panel 206, the infrared light receiving unit 208, and the infrared light emitting unit 209. Computer 222 and a secondary battery 224. The radio section 210 is controlled by the control section 222 to transmit and receive radio waves to and from the base station through the transmission / reception antenna 218 using radio waves as a medium. The audio circuit 212 outputs the received signal output from the wireless unit 210 via the control unit 222 to the receiver 214, and outputs the audio signal output from the microphone 216 to the wireless unit 210 via the control unit 222 as a transmission signal.
[0109]
The receiver 214 converts the received signal output from the audio circuit 212 into a received voice and outputs it, and the microphone 216 converts the transmission voice emitted from the operator into a voice signal and outputs the voice signal to the voice circuit 212. The nonvolatile memory 220 stores various data and various programs in a nonvolatile manner. The game information receiving program for receiving the game information from the communication unit 30 is downloaded from, for example, an Internet homepage operated by a pachinko machine maker or the like, and stored in the nonvolatile memory 220. The secondary battery 224 supplies power to each circuit. The control unit 222 includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and performs a process of making and receiving calls, a process of creating and transmitting electronic mail, and a process of Internet.
[0110]
Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. 7 to 10 show various routines executed by the control device 21. Each process of these routines is executed based on the counter group and the flag F.
[0111]
The counter group includes a round counter R, a winning counter P, and a probability change counter C. The round counter R is for counting the number of rounds, and the winning counter P is for counting the number of winning game balls to the special winning opening 6 based on the detection result of the count switch 20. The probability change counter C is for determining the end of the high-probability mode, and takes values of “2”, “1”, and “0”. Note that the initial values of the counters R, P, and C are all “0”.
[0112]
In addition, the counter group includes an internal random number counter for determining the occurrence of a jackpot game state, an off-reach random number counter for determining an off-reach, etc., a respective symbol counter for determining a stop symbol, etc., and a reach. A reach type counter for determining the type of operation. Here, the off-reach by the off-reach random number counter refers to a state in which after the above-mentioned reach game state, a big hit combination is not finally obtained. The flag F is for determining the presence or absence of a game ball winning in the V zone 11, and is set to “0” when the winning is not detected by the V zone switch 19, and is set to “0” when the winning is detected. 1 ". It has been described that there are two types of probability modes, a low probability mode and a high probability mode, but the low probability mode is set as the initial value.
[0113]
When the game is started by the player, the control device 21 first starts the first kind of the game ball based on the detection result of the starting port switch 18 in step S10 of the special electric auditors control routine of FIG. It is determined whether or not a prize has been received in the mouth 4. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the special electric accessory control routine ends, and if it is satisfied, in step S20, the values of the internal random number counter and the out-of-reach random number counter are obtained, and the value of each symbol counter is Based on each of the symbol rows 8 to 10, a departure symbol is obtained. The acquisition here refers to a process of reading the value of each counter and storing the value in a memory.
[0114]
Next, a symbol variation start process is executed in step S30. Specifically, in step S31 of FIG. 9, each of the symbols in the symbol rows 8 to 10 is variably displayed on the display device 5. With this display, the player sees the three reels of left, center, and right as if they are rotating. In step S32, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter is equal to the big hit value. As the jackpot value, two kinds of values (a jackpot value for low probability and a jackpot value for high probability) are prepared. The former is a value for generating the jackpot gaming state with a low probability as described above, and the latter is a value for generating the jackpot gaming state with a high probability. For example, when the internal random number counter updates the value every predetermined time within the range of “0” to “299”, “7” of the counter is set as the jackpot value for low probability and “7”, “17” , “27”, “37”, and “47” are the jackpot values for high probability. Then, the probability of the occurrence of the big hit gaming state becomes 1/300 when the low probability big hit value is used as the big hit value, and becomes 1/60 when the high probability big hit value is used as the big hit value. If the low probability mode is set in the previous control cycle, the low probability big hit value is selected as the big hit value. When the high probability mode is set, the high probability jackpot value is selected as the jackpot value.
[0115]
If the determination condition in step S32 is satisfied, in step S33, the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit value is stored in the memory as a stopped symbol. On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S32 is not satisfied, in step S34, it is determined whether the value of the out-of-reach random number counter is the same as a predetermined out-of-reach value. If this determination condition is satisfied, in step S35, a symbol corresponding to the out-of-reach value (hereinafter, referred to as "out-of-reach symbol") is stored in the memory as a stopped symbol. If the determination condition in step S34 is not satisfied, in step S36, the symbol lost in step S20 is stored in the memory as a stopped symbol. After the stopped symbols are stored in steps S33, S35, and S36, the symbol variation start processing routine ends.
[0116]
After executing the process of step S30 (symbol change start process) as described above, the symbols in the left and right symbol rows 8 and 10 are stored in step S40 of FIG. 7 by any of the processes of steps S33, S35, and S36. Replace with the stopped symbol. The symbol change in both the left and right symbol rows 8 and 10 is stopped by the symbol after the replacement.
[0117]
In step S50, the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol row 9 is stopped. Subsequently, in step S60, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination is a big hit combination. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the special electric accessory control routine ends, and if it is satisfied, a big hit signal ON is output to the output terminals 16B and 16b in step S70. Further, in step S80, it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol is a special symbol (in this case, an odd symbol). If the special symbol is a special symbol (step S80: Yes), a positive variable big hit signal ON is output in step S90. Output to 16C and 16c. Subsequently, in step S100, the round counter R is reset. Then, in step S110, the winning counter P is reset, and the flag F is set to “0”.
[0118]
Subsequently, the solenoid 15 is excited in step S120 in FIG. Then, the shutter 14 falls, and the entrance to the passage of the special winning opening 6 is opened. By this opening, it becomes possible to win a prize in the V zone 11 and the passages 12 and 13 of the game ball. In step S130, the round counter R is incremented by "1".
[0119]
Next, in step S140, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning counter P is equal to or less than a predetermined value Pmax. If this determination condition is satisfied, in step S150, it is determined whether or not the scheduled closing time of the special winning opening 6 has been reached. If this determination condition is satisfied (step S150: Yes), the process returns to step S140. As a result, as long as no more than Pmax game balls win or the scheduled closing time comes after the opening of the special winning opening 6, the special winning opening 6 continues to be opened. On the other hand, if one of the determination conditions in steps S140 and S150 is not satisfied, the solenoid 15 is demagnetized in step S160. Then, the shutter 14 is raised to close the entrance to the special winning opening 6.
[0120]
Then, in step S170, it is determined whether the value of the round counter R is equal to or less than a predetermined value Rmax. If this determination condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the flag F is “1” in step S180. If the determination condition of step S180 is satisfied (step S180: Yes), the process returns to step S110 of FIG. Therefore, once the big hit gaming state occurs, the cycle of opening and closing the big winning port 6 is repeated until the game ball wins the V zone 11 at the maximum Rmax times. For example, if the predetermined value Pmax is set to “10”, the opening time of the special winning opening 6 is set to “about 29.5” seconds, and the predetermined value Rmax is set to “16”, the special winning After the opening of the mouth 6, when one of the following conditions is satisfied: (1) ten game balls win in the special winning opening 6, and (2) approximately 29.5 seconds elapse. The mouth 6 is closed. The cycle of opening and closing the special winning opening 6 is repeated 16 times at the maximum on condition that the game ball wins in the V zone 11. If either one of the determination conditions in steps S170 and S180 is not satisfied, "big hit signal OFF" is output to the output terminals 16B and 16b in step S190. Further, in step S200, it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol is a special symbol (in this case, an odd symbol). If the big symbol is a special symbol (step S200: Yes), the probability variable big hit signal OFF is output in step S210. Output to 16C and 16c. Subsequently, in step S220, a probability variation process is performed, and then the special electric accessory control routine ends.
[0121]
In the probability variation processing routine of FIG. 10, in step S221, it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol is a normal symbol (in this case, an even symbol). If this determination condition is not satisfied (step S221: No), that is, if the big hit symbol is a special symbol (odd symbol), it is determined whether or not the probability variable counter C is “0” in step S227 (high probability mode). Is determined, and if the probability change counter C is “0” (in the high probability mode) (S227: Yes), in step S228, the probability variation signal ON is output to the output terminals 16A and 16a. Output to Subsequently, the high probability mode is set in step S229, and “2” is set in the probability change counter C. After executing the processing in step S229, the probability variation processing routine ends. As described above, when the jackpot game state is continuously generated in the special symbol (odd symbol) during the high probability, the high probability mode is continued.
[0122]
On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S221 is satisfied, that is, if the big hit symbol is a normal symbol (even symbol), it is determined in step S222 whether the probability change counter C is not “0”. If this determination condition is not satisfied (C = 0), the probability variation processing routine is terminated, and if it is satisfied (C = 2, 1), the probability variable counter C is decremented by "1" in step S223. In step S224, it is determined whether the probability change counter C is "0". If the determination condition is not satisfied (C = 1), the probability variation processing routine is terminated. If the determination condition is satisfied (C = 0), in step S225, the in-progress signal OFF is output to the output terminals 16A and 16a. In step S226, a low probability mode is set. Once the high-probability mode is set in this way, the high-probability counter C becomes “0”, ie, after the high-probability mode is set, the high-probability counter continues until the big hitting game state occurs twice in even symbols continuously. The mode continues. Then, when the big hitting game state in the even symbol is continued twice, the high probability mode ends and the mode is switched to the low probability mode.
[0123]
Note that the processing procedure in the present embodiment is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the symbol change process (step S31) may be performed after the stop symbol storage process (steps S33, S35, S36).
[0124]
As described above, in the present embodiment, when it is detected that the game ball has won the first-type starting port 4, the value of each counter is obtained and the symbol rows 8 to 10 are displayed in a variably manner. A stop symbol is stored based on the value of each counter, and the symbol change is stopped by the stop symbol. If the combination of the symbols displayed when the game is stopped is a big hit combination, a big hit game state advantageous to the player occurs, and the big winning prize mouth 6 is kept until the game ball wins the V zone 11 at the maximum Rmax times. The cycle of opening and closing is repeated.
[0125]
On the other hand, if the big hit symbol is a special symbol (odd number symbol), the high probability mode is set, and the occurrence probability of the big hit gaming state is increased two times, the next time and the next time. That is, once the high-probability mode is set, the probability of occurrence of the big hit game state twice after the next time is increased. If the big hit game state occurs again in the odd symbol during that period, the high-probability mode is set. . On the other hand, if the big hit game state occurs in the normal symbol (even symbol) after the elapse of the period, the high probability mode ends (switches to the low probability mode).
[0126]
Next, a game state storage processing routine in the communication unit 30 will be described with reference to a flowchart of FIG. This routine is repeatedly called and executed by the communication unit 30 at a predetermined cycle (for example, every 1 to 2 msec). Also, in the initialization processing at the time of power-on, the head address of the game state storage area 38 in the RAM 38 is set to the pointer AP, and “0” is set as the initial value to the probability change continuous number counter L.
[0127]
First, in step S300, the signal states of the “probably changing signal”, “big hit signal”, and “probably changing big hit signal” are read from the I / F circuit 35, respectively. Subsequently, in step S310, it is determined whether the "big hit signal" has changed from OFF to ON. If it is determined that the "big hit signal" has changed from OFF to ON (step S310: Yes), it is determined in step S320 whether the "high probability big hit signal" has changed from OFF to ON. When it is determined that the “probably variable big hit signal” has changed from OFF to ON (S320: Yes), in step S330, the gaming state code “B00” representing the occurrence of the positively changing big hit is stored in the pointer AP of the gaming state storage area 38a. Is stored at the address indicated by. Subsequently, in step S340, the probability change continuous number counter L is incremented, and further, in step S400, the pointer AP is updated, and the process of this routine ends and returns.
[0128]
If it is determined in step S320 that the “probably variable big hit signal” has not changed from OFF to ON (S320: No), the game state code “A00” indicating the occurrence of the normal big hit is stored in the game state storage area in step S350. 38a is stored at the address indicated by the pointer AP. Subsequently, in step S360, it is determined whether the “probable changing signal” is in the ON state. If the “probable change signal” is in the ON state (S360: Yes), the probable change continuous number counter L is incremented in step S340. Then, in step S400, the pointer AP is updated, and the processing of this routine ends and the routine returns.
[0129]
If it is determined in step S310 that the "big hit signal" has not changed from OFF to ON (S310: No), it is determined in step S370 whether the "probable changing signal" has changed from ON to OFF. . When it is determined that the “probable change signal” has changed from ON to OFF (S370: Yes), in step S380, the game state code “C00” representing the continuous number of probability-variable games (hereinafter, “probable-variable continuous number”) is definitely changed. The result of adding the value of the continuous number counter L is stored in the gaming state storage area 38a at the address indicated by the pointer AP. Then, in step S390, the initial value “0” is set in the probability variation continuous number counter L, and in step S400, the pointer AP is updated, and the processing of this routine is terminated and the routine returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S370 that the “probable changing signal” has not changed from ON to OFF (S370: No), the processing of this routine is terminated and the routine returns.
[0130]
Note that the output terminals 16a to 16d and steps S300, S310, S320, and S370 function as state detection means of the present invention. In addition, “general occurrence of a large hit”, “occurrence of a probability change big hit”, and “continuation of a probability variation game” correspond to “generation of a specific game state” in the present invention.
[0131]
Here, based on specific output examples of the “probably changing signal”, “big hit signal” and “probably big hit signal”, how the game state data is stored in the game state storage area 38a is shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a chart showing in chronological order one output example of the “probable variable signal”, “big hit signal” and “probable variable big hit signal”. An example is shown in which a normal big hit, a probable big hit, and a normal big hit occur in this order, and when the normal big hit occurs, the probability variation mode ends. In this case, the number of consecutive probable changes is five. FIG. 13 is a diagram schematically showing a storage example in the gaming state storage area 38a. Note that it is assumed that the transmission of the game information is not performed during these processes.
[0132]
First, when the big hit signal (1) is turned on, since the certain variable big hit signal (1) is also turned on, a game state code "B00" indicating "occurrence of big change big hit" is stored in the game state indicated by the pointer AP. The value is stored in the first storage area of the area 38a (step S330), and the probability change continuous number counter L is incremented to 1 (S340) (see FIG. 13A).
[0133]
Next, when the big hit signal {circle around (2)} is turned on, the game state code “A00” representing “normal big hit occurrence” is stored in the game state storage area 38a indicated by the pointer AP, because the probability variable big hit signal is not turned on. Is stored in the second storage area (step S350). At this time, since the "probable change signal (1)" is in the ON state (step S360: Yes), the probable change continuous number counter L is incremented to 2 (step S340) (see FIG. 13B).
[0134]
Next, when the big hit signal (3) is turned on, since the certain variable big hit signal (2) is also turned on, the game state code "B00" indicating "occurrence of big change big hit" is indicated by the pointer AP. The data is stored in the third storage area of the storage area 38a (step S330), and the probability change continuous number counter L is incremented to 2 (S340) (see FIG. 13C).
[0135]
Next, when the big hit signal {circle around (4)} is turned on, since the certain-variable big hit signal is not turned on, the game state code “A00” representing “normal big hit occurrence” is stored in the game state storage area indicated by the pointer AP. The data is stored in the fourth storage area (step S350). At this time, since the "probable change signal (1)" is in the ON state (step S360: Yes), the probable change continuous number counter L is incremented to 4 (step S340) (see FIG. 13D).
[0136]
Next, when the big hit signal (5) becomes 0N, since the certain variable big hit signal is not ON, the game state code "A00" representing "normal big hit occurrence" is stored in the game state storage area indicated by the pointer AP. The data is stored in the fifth storage area (step S350). At this time, since the "probable change signal (1)" is in the ON state (step S360: Yes), the probable change continuation number counter L is incremented to 5 (S340) (see FIG. 13E).
[0137]
Next, when the "probable change signal (1)" is turned off, the result "C05" obtained by adding the value "5" of the probable change continuation counter L to the game state code "C00" representing "probable change continuation number" is stored in the pointer The game state is stored in the sixth storage area of the game state storage area indicated by the AP (step S380). In addition, an initial value “0” is set in the probability variation continuous number counter L (step S390) (see FIG. 13F).
[0138]
Next, the game information transmission processing from the communication unit 30 to the mobile phone 200 will be described with reference to the flowchart of the game information transmission main routine shown in FIG. 14 and the flowchart of the game information creation / transmission processing routine of FIG. The game information transmission main routine and the game information creation / transmission processing routine are stored in the ROM 37, and the CPU 36 reads out these routines from the ROM 37 and executes them.
[0139]
First, in step S410, it is determined whether game state data is stored in the game state storage area 38a. When it is determined that the game state data is not stored (that is, there is no information to be transmitted) (step S410: No), the processing of this routine is terminated and the routine returns. When it is determined that the game state data is stored (Step S410: Yes), the notification lamp 31 is turned on in Step S420. The step S410 and the CPU 36 function as transmission preparation determining means and storage state determining means.
[0140]
On the other hand, when the player knows that the game information that can be transmitted to the pachinko machine 1 is stored by turning on the notification lamp 31, the player removes the mobile phone 200 and operates the button 204 to execute the game information receiving program. to start. Then, on the liquid crystal panel 206 of the mobile phone 200, as shown in FIG. 18A, a message "Ready to receive information. Press the transmission request button." Is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 23, the player (here, the player 400) causes the infrared light receiving unit 208 and the infrared light emitting unit 209 of the mobile phone 200 to face the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light receiving unit 34 of the communication unit 30. And approach them.
[0141]
Subsequently, in step S430, it is determined whether transmission request button 32 has been pressed. If the transmission request button 32 has been pressed (step S430: Yes), a connection signal is transmitted in step S440, and a return signal is received in step S450. As a result, infrared communication can be performed between the communication unit 30 and the mobile phone 200. Subsequently, in S460, the notification lamp 32 starts blinking. Then, in step S470, a game information creation / transmission processing routine shown in FIG. 15 is called.
[0142]
In the game information creation / transmission processing routine, in step S471, the start address of the game state storage area 38a is set in the pointer BP. Subsequently, in step S472, the game machine ID (pachinko machine ID) as the pachinko machine identification information for identifying the pachinko machine 1 from the others is stored in the first storage area of the transmission buffer 38b on the RAM 38. Here, FIG. 16A shows a format of a transmission buffer 38b for transmitting game information, and FIG. 16B shows an example of storing game information. Subsequently, in step S473, the value of the game information counter 39a is read from the non-volatile memory 39 and stored in the second area of the transmission buffer. Further, in step S474, game state data as state identification information is read from the address indicated by the pointer BP in the game state storage area 38a, and stored in the third area of the transmission buffer 38b. That is, the game information has a data structure of “gaming machine ID + game information counter value + game state data”. Then, in step S475, the game information stored in the transmission buffer 38b is transmitted from the infrared light emitting unit 33 as an infrared signal. Subsequently, in step S476, the confirmation signal is received from the mobile phone 200 by the infrared light receiving unit 34, and in step S477, the value of the game information counter in the nonvolatile memory 39 is counted up, and in step S478, the pointer BP Update the value. Next, in step S479, it is determined whether or not the transmission of the game information has been completed for all the game state data stored in the game state storage area 38a, and if not completed (step S479: No), the step is performed. Returning to step S472, if the processing has been completed (step S479: Yes), a transmission end signal is transmitted in step S480, the processing of this routine ends, and the processing returns to the main routine.
[0143]
On the other hand, while the game information is being transmitted from the communication unit 30, a message that "information is being received" is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 206 of the mobile phone 200, as shown in FIG. . As is apparent from the above description, when a plurality of game state data are stored and accumulated in the game state storage area 38a, a plurality of pieces of game information are continuously transmitted, and thus a plurality of pieces of game information are transmitted by one reception operation. Can be collectively received. When the transmission of the game information from the communication unit 30 is completed and the transmission end signal is received (step S480), the liquid crystal panel 206 of the mobile phone 200 displays “Reception of information” as shown in FIG. Has been completed "is displayed, and the execution of the game information receiving program ends.
[0144]
Steps S472 to S474 function as the information generating means of the present invention, and the value of the game information counter 39a corresponds to "specific information set every time a specific game state occurs". Further, the infrared signal corresponds to the “signal receivable by the mobile communication terminal” of the present invention.
[0145]
Upon returning to the game information transmission main routine (FIG. 14), the notification lamp 31 is turned off in step S480, and in step S490, the storage contents of the game state storage area 38a and the transmission buffer are erased, and the processing of this routine ends. I do.
[0146]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S430 that the transmission request button 32 has not been pressed (step S430: No), it is determined in step S500 whether or not the big hit gaming state has ended. Note that the end of the big hit gaming state means immediately after a series of cycles in which the opening and closing of the big winning port 6 is repeated with the occurrence of the big hit. If it is determined that the big hit gaming state has ended (step S500: Yes), a message for causing the player to perform an operation of reading game information is displayed on the screen 5a of the display device 5. FIG. 17A shows a message display example on the screen 5a in this case. That is, if the unreceived game information remains even immediately after the end of the big hit game state, the message display on the screen 5a prompts the player to perform the operation of receiving the game information, and is left unreceived and left unselected. This prevents the game information from being illegally received by the player. In this message, operational explanation information such as "... please bring the mobile phone closer" is also displayed, and other useful operation explanation information (for example, ""Please press the XX button", "Start the XX software and start information communication" etc.). Here, an arrow is displayed so as to indicate the position of the information communication unit (infrared light receiving / emitting unit 33, 34) to which the mobile phone should be brought close, and the display device 5, the operation explanation information, and the processing are performed in association with each other. The CPU 36 functions as position indicating means. This message can be stored as image information in a storage unit (for example, the ROM 37). In this case, the ROM 37 functions as operation explanation information storage means.
[0147]
If it is determined that it is not immediately after the end of the big hit gaming state (step S500: No), the message display in step S510 is not performed. Next, in step S520, it is determined whether the firing switch signal is off. Here, the firing switch signal is output from the output terminal 16d. If the firing switch signal is on (step S520: No), the process returns to step S430.
[0148]
If the firing switch signal is off (step S520: Yes), a warning message indicating that the information stored in the communication unit 30 will be deleted is displayed on the screen 5a of the display device 5 in step S530. FIG. 17B shows a message display example of the screen 5a in this case. That is, when the firing switch signal is turned off, it means that the player has stopped playing the game in the pachinko machine 1, but if there is still unreceived game information at this time, the information is stored. It warns that the information will be deleted soon and provides the player with a final opportunity to receive the game information. In this case, the same operation explanation information as in FIG. 17A is also displayed. In step S540, it is determined whether or not the transmission request button 32 has been pressed. If it has been pressed (step S540: Yes), step S440 and subsequent steps are executed. On the other hand, if the transmission request button 32 has not been pressed (step S540: No), it is determined in step S550 whether a predetermined time (for example, three minutes) has elapsed. If the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S550), the process returns to step S540, and it is determined that the transmission request button 32 has been pressed again. If the predetermined time has elapsed (step S550: Yes), the notification lamp 31 is turned off (step S480). ) And erase the contents stored in the game state storage area 38a (step S490), and terminate the processing of this routine. In other words, after a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) has elapsed after the game ball was stopped being fired, the storage contents (that is, the accumulated game state data) of the game state storage area 38a are erased. It becomes impossible to send as. Therefore, when the player of the pachinko machine 1 finishes the game and leaves his / her seat, it is possible to reduce the risk of illegally receiving game information by a person other than the player.
[0149]
When the game information transmitted in the above-described game information transmission main routine is received by the mobile phone 200, the game information including the gaming machine ID, the game information counter value, and the game state data is stored in the memory built in the mobile phone 200. 220 is sequentially stored. FIG. 19 shows an example of storage of game information in the memory 220 of the mobile phone 200.
[0150]
Here, the game information stored in the mobile phone 200 identifiably represents occurrence of each game state. In other words, the gaming machine ID identifies which of the pachinko machines out of a large number of pachinko machines installed in gaming centers nationwide is the gaming information. Further, the game information counter value identifies the number of game information output in the pachinko machine 1. As described above, since the counter value is counted up each time game information is transmitted, the same value does not exist. Therefore, the data arrangement of “gaming machine ID + gaming information counter value” is unique to each other, and since there is no two identical data, the occurrence of each gaming state in each pachinko machine is reliably identified. can do. Further, since the game information includes game state data for identifying the generated game state, it is possible to identify what kind of game state has occurred.
[0151]
As is clear from the above, according to the present embodiment, the player receives the game information from the pachinko machine 1 using the mobile phone 200 owned by the player, and thereby the pachinko machine 1 Information about the game result can be easily obtained. Further, the game information transmitted from the pachinko machine 1 represents occurrence of a specific game state so as to be individually identifiable. That is, since the game information includes a game machine ID (pachinko machine ID) as pachinko machine identification information for identifying a pachinko machine, it is possible to determine which game machine is installed in a game hall in each region. Can be reliably identified. Further, since the game information includes a game information count value as unique information set for each occurrence of a specific game state, it is ensured that the game information received by the same or different players on another day or time zone Can be identified.
[0152]
Then, using the game information received by the mobile phone 200 and representing the occurrence of a specific game state so as to be individually identifiable, it is possible to provide various services to the player.
[0153]
For example, it is conceivable to perform a ranking at a nationwide level with respect to game results such as the number of regular jackpots, the number of probable changes, or the number of consecutive probable changes. That is, a game information tallying computer is installed in a pachinko machine maker. A player takes in game information from a communication unit of a pachinko machine installed in a game hall to a portable communication terminal owned by the player. Thereafter, the player sends the game information and the player identification information (player name, member number, etc.) as electronic mail to the pachinko machine maker from the portable communication terminal. The game information totalizing computer of the pachinko machine maker refers to the game information reception history and checks whether or not the same information as the previously received game information is duplicated and transmitted. At this time, since the game information is unique to each game information as described above, the above check can be reliably performed.
[0154]
Then, when the received game information is new game information, the game information totaling computer totals the received game information, and creates a ranking for each of the number of normal jackpots, the number of probable big hits and the number of consecutive probable changes, For example, ranking results are posted on the company's Internet homepage or the like along with the top ten player names and game store information.
[0155]
Thereby, the player can enjoy the game on the pachinko machine further by encouraging his / her score and name to be posted on the homepage. In addition, the general public who wants to enjoy a game at the game hall can refer to the ranking result posted on the homepage when selecting a game store. In addition, pachinko machine manufacturers can use their mobile communication terminals to collect game information from all over the country and develop marketing activities without having to construct large-scale and expensive network equipment. Information source.
[0156]
In addition, it is conceivable to provide a service for giving service points according to game results. When the gaming hall grants service points, for example, a computer to which an infrared communication device is connected is installed at the front of the gaming hall. A player takes in game information from a communication unit of a pachinko machine installed in a game hall to a portable communication terminal owned by the player. Thereafter, the player transmits game information from the infrared light emitting unit of the portable communication terminal to the front infrared communication device. The front computer obtains the number of normal jackpots, the number of positive change hits, or the number of consecutive positive change based on the game information received by the infrared communication device, and calculates the service point of the player according to each score. Then, the player can receive a prize or the like from the gaming hall according to the number of service points. Therefore, the player can acquire a prize or the like at another opportunity different from the conventional prize exchange according to the number of prize balls, and the motivation for the game can be further improved.
[0157]
Alternatively, when the pachinko machine maker gives service points, for example, a service point management computer that stores and manages service points for each player (member) is installed in the pachinko machine maker. A player takes in game information from a communication unit of a pachinko machine installed in a game hall to a portable communication terminal owned by the player. Thereafter, the player transmits the game information and the identification information of the player (such as the player name and the member number) to the pachinko machine maker from the portable communication terminal as an e-mail. Based on the received game information, the service point management computer obtains the number of regular jackpots, the number of probability change jackpots, or the number of consecutive probability change, and the service point calculated according to each score is accumulated by the player in the past. To the service point. When the service points reach a certain point, a prize or the like is given to the player from the pachinko machine maker. Therefore, the player can obtain a prize and the like from the pachinko machine maker on another occasion different from the prize exchange according to the number of prize balls in the conventional game hall, and the motivation for the game can be further improved. .
[0158]
<Second embodiment>
In the first embodiment, the example in which the communication unit 30 is attached to the transparent plate holding door, that is, the glass door frame 3 is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Shows some of the configurations attached to.
[0159]
FIG. 24 shows an example in which the communication unit 30 is attached to the front frame 2. In the second embodiment, the mounting position of the communication unit 30 is different from that of the first embodiment. However, other configurations can be the same as those of the first embodiment. Detailed description is omitted. Thus, even when the communication unit 30 is mounted on the front frame 2, almost the same configuration as when the communication unit 30 is mounted on the glass door frame 3 can be adopted, and similarly, it can be made detachable. Note that the holding unit may be integrally formed as a part of the front frame 2 without making the communication unit 30 detachable. When the communication unit 30 is to be arranged on the front frame 2, the arrangement position is not limited to the example of FIG. 24, and the communication unit 30 may be attached to the lower tray 2 a or the upper tray 2 b. May be arranged.
[0160]
Alternatively, the communication unit 30 may be attached to a member disposed behind the glass door frame 3 without attaching the communication unit 30 to the glass door frame 3. In FIG. 31, an exposed portion (specifically, an opening 3 e) is formed in the glass door frame 3, and the infrared light receiving / emitting portions 33, 34 attached to the member behind the glass door frame 3 are connected to the opening portions. It is configured to be exposed forward through 3e. That is, when the glass door frame 3 is closed, the front part of the communication unit 30 fits into the opening 3e, whereby the infrared light receiving and emitting parts 33 and 34 are exposed forward. Further, in this example, the holding unit 30a is formed in a step shape, and has a form in which a front portion thereof fits into the opening 3e. FIG. 31 shows an example in which the communication unit 30 is mounted on a portion of the game board 7 other than the game area 7a (here, the outside of the game area 7b). (For example, fastening members such as screws (not shown)).
[0161]
FIG. 32 shows an example in which the communication unit 30 is attached to a frame disposed around the game board 7 behind the glass door frame 3. Specifically, here, the communication unit 30 is attached to the front surface 2c of the front frame 2, and is configured to be exposed forward through the exposed portion (3e) as in FIG. The attachment form can be attached by the same coupling means (for example, a fastening member such as a screw, not shown) similar to the configuration of FIG. Further, in the examples of FIGS. 30 and 31, the opening 3 e is formed in the glass door frame 3 to expose the communication unit 30 (specifically, the infrared light receiving and emitting units 33 and 34). Any shape may be used, for example, a notch may be used. Further, instead of forming the exposed portion in a completely open form, for example, a mesh-like or lattice-like member may be provided in front of the communication unit 30 so as to be exposed in a configuration in which a finger or the like cannot enter. Alternatively, a member that does not lower the level of the medium may be provided in front of the communication unit 30 as a protection member. The configuration of the protection member will be described later.
[0162]
Note that the configurations shown in FIGS. 3, 31 and 32 are only preferred examples, and needless to say, the arrangement position is not limited as long as it is an external region of the transparent plate. For example, it may be any of up, down, left, right, diagonally above or below the transparent plate 81 in the glass door frame 3, or may be any of up, down, left, right, diagonally above or below the game area on the game board 7. In any of these cases, it may be detachable or non-detachable (for example, integrally fixed).
[0163]
<Third embodiment>
In the first and second embodiments, the information is transmitted by the player pressing the transmission request button 32. However, the information may be transmitted without providing such a button. Good. That is, in the above embodiment, as shown in step S430 of the flowchart in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the transmission request button 32 has been pressed. In S440, the connection signal is transmitted, but transmission may be started under another condition.
[0164]
For example, instead of the transmission request button 32, sensor means is provided as approach detection means for detecting that the mobile phone 200 has approached the communication unit 30, and when the sensor means detects the approach of the mobile phone 200, the communication unit The transmission of the game information may be started by 30. In this case as well, the same configuration as that of the flowchart of FIG. 14 can be adopted, and instead of using the push of the transmission request button 32 (FIG. 1 or the like) as a trigger, the determination of S430 in FIG. What is necessary is just a trigger. In this case, if it is detected by the sensor means, the process proceeds to Yes in S430, transmits a connect signal to the mobile communication terminal, and after the transmission, receives a return signal from the mobile communication terminal and starts transmission. The Rukoto. As a result, infrared communication can be performed between the communication unit 30 and the mobile phone 200. According to the third embodiment, the player can receive the game information only by bringing the mobile phone 200 close to the infrared light emitting unit 33. As the sensor means, various known sensors for detecting approaching objects (for example, infrared sensors, magnetic sensors, and the like) can be used. Although not shown, this sensor means can be arranged, for example, adjacent to the horizontal position, the vertical position, etc. of the information communication section. In the case of FIG. 2, the sensor means of the mobile phone 200 is provided via the transparent plate 81 (FIG. 1). 22 to 27. In the configurations shown in FIGS. 22 to 27, the mobile phone 200 can be arranged so as to be exposed to the outside and detect the approach of the mobile phone 200 without using a transparent plate.
[0165]
In addition, when the detection is confirmed by the sensor means, the fact that the detection is performed may be displayed on the display device 5 to notify the player. In this case, a display step may be provided between S430 and S440 in FIG. 14. In this step, for example, the display is provided in storage means (ROM or the like) in the pachinko machine, triggered by detection by the sensor means. What is necessary is just to read out the explanation information (specifically, image data such as explanation information for explaining that the approach of the mobile communication terminal has been detected) and display it on the display device 5. With this configuration, the user can instantly and easily check whether or not the mobile communication terminal is at the correct position in an easy-to-understand and easy-to-see manner, thereby giving the user a sense of security. It becomes.
[0166]
Further, instead of the condition of the detection by the sensor means as described above, the transmission of the game information may be started on the condition that the information received from the mobile communication terminal is received by the information receiving unit. For example, the information transmission as described above may be started by receiving infrared light output from the portable communication terminal by the infrared light receiving unit as a trigger.
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[0167]
<Fourth embodiment>
In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the infrared light is mainly used as the information transmission medium, but the electromagnetic wave may be used as the medium to configure as follows.
[0168]
For example, a configuration may be adopted in which wireless communication by Bluetooth is performed with a portable communication terminal capable of Bluetooth communication known as a short-range communication technology using a radio wave as a medium.
[0169]
More specifically, instead of the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light receiving unit 34 in the above-described embodiment, for example, Bluetooth that enables the transmission of a weak radio wave of about 1 mW or less in the 2.47 GHz band to the pachinko machine 1 A module may be provided, and an antenna module having directivity in a substantially vertical direction may be provided in an area outside the transparent plate 81 in the pachinko machine 1 so that a radio wave can be output forward. FIG. 29A illustrates a configuration in which the chip antenna 71 for performing the Bluetooth communication is provided. This configuration is almost the same as the case where the infrared light transmitting / receiving units 33 and 34 as shown in FIG. 23 are used, and the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted. Also in this case, the front end of the chip antenna 71 is disposed so as to be located behind the front end edge of the pachinko machine 1 (here, the front surface of the glass door frame 3 and the front frame 2). The tip of the chip antenna 71 is arranged to be located rearward of the opening 48a. FIG. 29B illustrates another example of the antenna serving as the information communication unit. Here, a rod-shaped antenna 72 formed in a rod shape is illustrated. Note that the configuration and type are not limited to these, and various antennas can be applied.
[0170]
To explain the operation in this modification, first, when a player carrying a portable communication terminal capable of Bluetooth communication is seated on a chair and enters the communication area of the antenna module, The pachinko machine 1 or the card unit performs a normal authentication procedure according to the Bluetooth standard such as transmission and reception of a Bluetooth ID between the pachinko machine 1 and the mobile communication terminal that has entered the zone, and transmits the telephone number of the mobile communication terminal via the Bluetooth unit. Received and obtained without contact. The obtained telephone number data of the mobile communication terminal is registered as an information terminal to be communicated and transmitted to the management computer. At this time, if the same telephone number data is erroneously obtained at a plurality of adjacent pachinko machines 1 or card units for any reason, is there any duplication with the already registered telephone number? Is confirmed, and if duplication has occurred, a request for retransmission of the telephone number is made and registration of the communication target is performed again. The game information is transmitted to the mobile communication terminal registered as the communication target in this manner by a weak radio wave in the 2.47 GHz band.
[0171]
According to the present embodiment, it is possible to transmit the game information each time the occurrence of a specific game state is detected, and to receive the game information in the portable communication terminal. Also, radio waves are radiated vertically from the antenna module to the upper surface direction, radio wave radiation is concentrated within a predetermined angle range on the upper surface of the antenna, and radio wave radiation is hardly emitted outside the predetermined angle range. In addition, radio interference between adjacent antenna modules is prevented. Although the Bluetooth module has been described as an example here, any other wireless communication method using electromagnetic waves as a medium may be used as long as information can be communicated in an area outside the transparent plate.
[0172]
<Fifth embodiment>
In the fifth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, a configuration in which a holding holder 92 is provided as portable communication terminal holding means for arranging a portable communication terminal is illustrated. The configuration of the portable communication terminal holding means is slightly described in FIGS. 26 to 28. However, in addition, here, the portable communication terminal holding means is attached to the front surface of the glass door frame 3 and is provided inside the holding holder 92. The information transmission medium is output to the mobile phone 200 in a state where the telephone 200 is arranged. FIG. 30A illustrates an example in which infrared communication is performed. In a state where the mobile phone 200 is held by the holding holder 92, the infrared light receiving and emitting units 33 and 34 and 208 and 209 disposed respectively face each other. Or, they are substantially opposed.
[0173]
FIG. 30B illustrates a case where wireless communication such as the Bluetooth communication is performed. Here, chip antennas 71 and 271 are provided in the communication unit 30 and the mobile phone 200, respectively. Wireless communication is possible. Of course, other antennas may be used instead of the chip antennas 71 and 271. Further, the holding holder 91 may be configured by an electromagnetic wave leakage suppressing member (for example, a radio wave absorber or the like) for suppressing leakage of the electromagnetic wave to the outside. In this way, it is possible to suppress or cut off the leakage of the electromagnetic wave to the outside of the holding holder 91, and only the mobile phone 200 held by the holding holder 92 can communicate, so that a person other than an authorized person illegally acquires information. Can be effectively prevented. Here, the hole 92a is provided so that the light of the notification lamp 31 is illuminated forward when the mobile phone 200 is not held. The configuration of the holding holder is not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 30 and 26 to 28, and any configuration can be adopted as long as the mobile communication terminal can be held by the pachinko machine. Such a configuration is difficult when the information communication unit is arranged in the internal area of the transparent plate 81.If the information communication unit is arranged in the external area of the transparent plate 81 as in the present invention, the Such a portable communication terminal holding means can be provided by a member in the outer region (for example, the glass door frame 3 or a member attached thereto) or by separately attaching a component to the member in the outer region. The benefits are great.
[0174]
<Sixth embodiment>
The following requirements can be added to any of the embodiments according to the present invention. That is, the communication device includes communication state information generating means for generating information on a communication state between the information communication unit and the mobile communication terminal, and displays, on a display device, explanatory information of the communication state based on the generated communication state information. Configuration.
[0175]
Specifically, for example, in the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 14, it is detected whether or not a return signal has been received within a predetermined time after transmitting a connect signal. Can be displayed as explanation information (specifically, for example, as reception state explanation information explaining the reception state of information from the mobile communication terminal). For example, "information cannot be transmitted" or "information is A comment such as "cannot be received" can be displayed on the display device 5. In this case, the CPU 36 functions as a reception state detection unit that detects a reception state of information from the portable communication terminal, and further generates a communication disabled signal or explanatory information explaining that communication is disabled as the communication state information. Functioning as communication state information generating means.
[0176]
In the process of FIG. 15, a communication error can be similarly confirmed. For example, if a confirmation signal cannot be received even after a predetermined time has elapsed after the contents of the transmission buffer have been transmitted in S475, it can be displayed as explanatory information that communication is abnormal. Note that the description information of the communication state (for example, the description information in the case of the above-described communication abnormality) can be stored in advance in the ROM 37 or the like as image data, and the fact that the communication abnormality has occurred as described above is provided. This can be read out as a condition and displayed on the display device 5.
[0177]
Further, a medium level detecting means for detecting the level of the information communication medium, and explanation information of the communication state according to the level detected by the medium level detecting means, by the display device or means other than the display device. You may comprise so that it may output. Specifically, for example, when infrared light is used as the information communication medium, a detection means for detecting the infrared light level is provided, and the detection result by the infrared light level detection means is equal to or less than a predetermined level. In such a case, the fact may be notified. In this case, the infrared light receiving section is configured as a detecting means, or a light receiving element (CCD or the like) is provided separately from the infrared light receiving section, and when the voltage level output from the light receiving element is lower than a predetermined level. Information such as "communication not possible" or information prompting a position change such as "Please change the position of the mobile phone" can be displayed on the display device. Alternatively, when the electromagnetic wave is used as the information transmission medium as in the fourth embodiment, the reception level of the electromagnetic wave is determined, and when the level is equal to or lower than the predetermined level, the same information as in the example of the infrared light is displayed. You may.
[0178]
<Seventh embodiment>
Next, a seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that FIG. 29 is different from FIG. 22 in that a protection member 95 is provided in front of the information communication unit, and the other configuration is almost the same, so detailed description is omitted.
[0179]
The example of FIG. 29A shows a configuration in which a protection member 95 is disposed in front of the infrared light receiving and emitting units 33 and 34. In FIG. 29B, the protection member 95 is provided in front of a chip antenna 71 as a communication antenna. Is illustrated for the configuration provided with. When the information transmission medium such as infrared light and radio wave output from the information communication unit is passed through the protection member 95 at a position in front of the information communication unit, the protection member 95 protects the information transmission medium by the passage. It is desirable that the lowering of the level be smaller than the lowering of the level due to the transmission of the information transmission medium in the transparent plate in the front-rear direction. That is, the difference between the level of the medium at the rear edge and the level of the medium at the front edge of the protection member 95 is smaller than the drop of the medium when the transparent plate 81 is transmitted in the front-rear direction (that is, in the thickness direction). It is good to be constituted so that it may become.
[0180]
When an optical medium such as infrared light is used as the medium for transmitting information as shown in FIG. 29A, the protection member 95 is placed in front of the information communication section (here, the infrared light receiving / emitting sections 33 and 34). In the case where the optical medium passes through the optical medium (here, it is configured to traverse from the position P to the position Q), the decrease in the amount of light due to the passage causes the optical medium to pass through the transparent plate 81 in the front-back direction. (I.e., the difference between the amount of light immediately before transmission and the amount of light immediately after transmission) is reduced.
[0181]
Specifically, the thickness of the protection member 95 may be configured to be smaller than the thickness of the transparent plate, and the material of the protection member 95 may be higher in translucency than the material of the transparent plate. . FIG. 30 illustrates some examples of the shape of the protection member 95. When the front of the information communication unit is covered substantially without a gap as shown in FIG. It is also preferable to use a thinner material or a material having higher translucency than the transparent plate 81. When the transparent plate 81 is a double-layer glass, a single-layer resin member or the like may be used. Further, as shown in FIGS. 30 (b) and (c), the protection member 95 may be configured so as to cover the front of the information communication unit and provide a gap in a part. FIG. 30B illustrates a configuration in which the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light receiving unit 34 are exposed from the gap 95a when the inside is viewed from the front via the protective member 95. In FIG. 30C, the protection member 95 is formed in a lattice shape in a configuration including a plurality of gap portions 95b. By configuring the protection member 95 in this manner, a preferable configuration in which a direct impact on the information communication unit is prevented and a decrease in the medium level is small is realized. Note that the shape shown here is merely an example, and various configurations can be adopted as long as the information communication unit can be protected and the medium level (here, the light amount) does not easily decrease.
[0182]
In FIG. 29B, a communication antenna (here, a chip antenna 71) is used as the information communication unit. Even when radio waves are used as a medium for transmitting information in this way, similarly to the case of infrared light, when radio waves are passed across the protection member 95 in front of the communication antenna (chip antenna 71). When the radio wave intensity decreases due to the passage (here, the difference between the radio wave intensity at the position P and the radio wave intensity at the position Q), when the radio wave is transmitted through the transparent plate 81 in the front-rear direction (that is, in the thickness direction), the radio wave intensity decreases due to the transmission. It can be configured to be smaller than the drop. Also in this case, the protection member 95 can be made thinner than the transparent plate 81, or a material having high radio wave permeability (for example, a material having low radio wave absorption such as a resin member) can be used. Also, as for the shape in this case, any of the concepts shown in FIGS. 30A to 30C may be used, and other configurations in which the radio wave intensity is not easily reduced may be used.
[0183]
<Eighth embodiment>
In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the infrared light receiving and emitting units 33 and 34 as information communication units are arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 1 opposite to the side on which the firing handle is arranged in the left-right direction (ie, the lateral direction). In the present embodiment, the direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction (that is, the direction perpendicular to the game board 7) and the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction are referred to as the left-right direction. Here, the vertical direction is the vertical direction.
[0184]
As shown in FIG. 31, when viewing the pachinko machine 1 in a plan view, the communication unit 30 having the infrared light emitting / receiving sections 33 and 34 is different from the right side where the firing handle 17 is arranged in the left-right direction of the pachinko machine 1. It is arranged on the opposite left side. Specifically, when the pachinko machine 1 is divided into two parts left and right from the center by a vertical cutting plane P orthogonal to the board surface 7 of the pachinko machine 1, the firing handle 17 is arranged on the right side 1b which is one side, and the other side. It has a configuration in which infrared light receiving / emitting portions 33 and 34 are arranged on the left side portion 1c which is the side. In FIG. 31, as the cut surface P, a cut surface Pb of the transparent plate holding door 3 and a cut surface Pa of a portion other than the transparent plate holding door 3 are illustrated. The right portion 1b includes a right portion 2g of the front frame 2 and a right portion 7g in the outer region 7b of the game area of the game board 7, or a right portion 3g of the transparent plate holding door 3. Similarly, the left portion 1c includes a left portion 7f in the outer region 7b, a left portion 2f in the front frame 2, a left portion 3f in the transparent plate holding door 3, and the like.
[0185]
Regarding the arrangement position of the information communication unit, for example, when the firing handle 17 is arranged on the right side as shown in FIG. 31, the gaming board 7 is leftward or diagonally leftward (the upper left or lower left may be used). And the left portion 3f of the transparent plate holding door 3 or the left portion 2f of the front frame 2 (for example, a position closer to the left side in the upper plate portion or the lower plate portion, or a position adjacent to the left side of the upper plate portion or the lower plate portion, Alternatively, it can be disposed at a position on the rear side of the transparent plate holding door 3 on the left side). Here, an example is shown in which the communication unit 30 is arranged in the right portion 7f in the external area 7b of the gaming board 7, and as still another example, information is stored in the right portion 2f of the front frame 2 behind the transparent plate holding door 3. An example in which the communication unit is arranged is illustrated by a two-dot chain line, and another arrangement position X of the communication unit 30 and another arrangement position Y of the opening 3e are shown. The structure is such that the communication unit 30 is exposed forward through the opening 3e, as in the above embodiment. The present invention is not limited to these examples. If the information communication unit is disposed in the left side portion 1c in the pachinko machine 1, all of them are included in the concept of the means 29. Further, the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration using the infrared light receiving / emitting units 33 and 34, and the present embodiment can be similarly applied to a configuration using another information communication unit such as a communication antenna.
[0186]
<Other embodiments>
The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described with reference to the above description and drawings. For example, the following embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention, and furthermore, besides the following, within the scope not departing from the gist. Can be implemented with various modifications.
[0187]
(1) In the above embodiment, a display device having a configuration including a liquid crystal screen has been described as an example. However, the display device is not limited to a liquid crystal display device. Various devices such as a plasma display panel, an organic EL (Electronic Luminescence) display, and other display devices using plasma or EL can be used.
[0188]
(2) In the above embodiment, the notification lamp 31 is provided in the communication unit 30. However, the notification lamp 31 is omitted, and there is game information that can be transmitted only by displaying a message on the screen 5a of the display device 5. May be notified.
[0189]
(3) In the above embodiment, the communication unit 30 is configured to acquire a signal indicating a gaming state such as a big hit signal via each of the output terminals 16a to 16d provided on the external connection terminal plate 16, but the control device A special communication line may be separately provided in response to question 21 to acquire a jackpot signal or the like. Note that the communication line in the present modification is a communication line dedicated to output from the main board constituting the control device 21 or a communication line provided between the main board and the sub board, and an incorrect signal is inputted to the main board. And a structure that prevents
[0190]
(4) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the display device 5 and the communication unit 30 are provided at the center of the game board of the pachinko machine 1, at the side of the pachinko machine 1, and at the top outside the pachinko machine 1, but are not limited thereto. The display device 5 and the communication unit 30 may be provided at any part of the pachinko machine 1 as long as the other functions of the pachinko machine 1 are not hindered.
[0191]
(5) In the above embodiment, the game information is transmitted by wireless communication between the communication unit 30 and the mobile phone 200. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game information is transmitted to the mobile phone 200 by wire communication. It may be configured as follows. For example, by providing a mobile phone holder provided with a connection terminal in the communication unit 30 and placing the mobile phone 200 on the mobile phone holder, the connection terminal of the mobile phone holder and the connection terminal of the mobile phone 200 are connected. A configuration that enables wired communication may be adopted.
[0192]
(6) In the above embodiment, an example in which the mobile phone 200 is used as the mobile communication terminal has been described. However, various mobile communication terminals such as a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) can be used in addition to the mobile phone.
[0193]
(7) In the above embodiments, the game information counter value is used to make the game information unique values, but the present invention is not limited to this. In short, the game information may be created so as to individually identify the occurrence of a specific game state and transmitted as a signal receivable by the mobile communication terminal. For example, a configuration is possible in which a clock is built in the communication unit 30 and time data indicating the time of occurrence of each game state is used as a component of the game information. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a storage example of game state data and time point data in the game state storage area 38a in this modification, and FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a storage example of game information received by the mobile phone 200. According to this modification, unique information that does not cause duplication can be easily and reliably created based on the time data indicating the occurrence time of the gaming state. Further, by using the time point data, it is possible to analyze at what timing each specific game state has occurred based on the received game information.
[0194]
(8) In the above embodiment, only the game information is transmitted from the communication unit 30 to the mobile phone 200. However, in the case where a lottery is performed in the communication unit 30 every time a specific game state occurs, the game is won. May be configured to add value-added information and transmit it together with game information.
[0195]
(9) In the above embodiment, only the game state data is stored and accumulated in the game state storage area 38a on the RAM 38. However, the game state ID includes the game machine ID (that is, the pachinko machine ID) and the game information count value. The game information having the same content as that of the added transmission may be stored and stored in the RAM 38.
[0196]
(10) In the above-described embodiment, the game information can be transmitted at any time when the game state data is stored and stored in the game state storage area 38a. The game information may be transmitted only at the end of the game (eg, at the end of the big hit game state). In addition, the game information may be transmitted only when the game is stopped.
[0197]
(11) In the above embodiment, the transmission of the game information is prohibited after a lapse of a predetermined time from the stop of the game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined operation (for example, The transmission of game information based on the detection results stored and stored in the game state storage area 38a may be prohibited after a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the big hit game state. According to this modification, it is possible to reduce the risk of illegally receiving game information by a person other than the player of the pachinko machine.
[0198]
(12) In the above embodiment, the game information is transmitted without specifying the player. However, the mobile phone 200 transmits the player identification information such as the member ID, and the communication unit 30 receives the information. Then, the game information may be transmitted on condition that the player is specified. In this case, for example, when the player is specified, an explanation of the operation method for receiving the game information is displayed on the screen 5a of the display device 5, and when the player is not specified, the pachinko machine maker The advertisement information for inviting to become a member by accessing the Internet / homepage may be displayed. Alternatively, when a player is specified by a member ID or the like, the game information may be added with value-added information and transmitted.
[0199]
(13) In any of the above embodiments, the player is specified based on the player specifying data (for example, telephone number data, etc.) transmitted to the management computer (for example, the registered member may be a registered member. Game information may be output on the condition that the game information is specified). Further, the pachinko machine 1 or the card unit receives the name information of the specified player from the portable communication terminal and inputs the information to the display control board, which is one of the sub-boards of the control device of the pachinko machine 1, A message with the player's name on the screen 5a of the display device 5 may be displayed as, for example, "Say Tanaka, welcome!"
[0200]
(14) In the above-described embodiment, the transition to the low-probability mode is caused by the occurrence of the normal jackpot twice in a row during the high-probability mode. It may be configured to transition to the low probability mode.
[0201]
(15) In the above embodiment, as the information to be displayed on the display device in association with the interface (that is, the information communication unit), the operation explanation information and the communication state explanation information have been exemplified as preferred examples. There is no limitation, and any information may be used. In particular, if the information is related to the information communication between the pachinko machine and the portable communication terminal, the interface and the display device function synergistically.
[0202]
(16) In the above embodiment, an example in which an information transmission medium such as infrared light or electromagnetic wave is output in a direction substantially orthogonal to the board surface of the game board has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be output in a direction parallel to the board surface.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of a game board in a pachinko machine.
FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating the configuration of the back side of the glass door frame;
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of a communication unit.
FIG. 5 is a front view illustrating a mobile phone;
FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the mobile phone.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a special electric accessory control routine;
FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a continuation of FIG. 7 of the special electric auditors control routine;
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a symbol change start processing routine.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an establishment variation processing routine;
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a game state storage processing routine.
FIG. 12 is a chart showing an example of detection of a probable changing signal, a jackpot signal, and a probable changing jackpot signal.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a storage example of game state data in a game state storage area.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a game information transmission main routine.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a game information creation / transmission processing routine.
FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a format (data structure of game information) of a transmission buffer and a storage example of the transmission buffer.
FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a message display example.
FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a message display example on a mobile phone.
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a storage example of game information received by a mobile phone.
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example in which game state data and time point data are stored in a game state storage area in a modified example.
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a storage example of game information received by a mobile phone in a modified example.
FIG. 22 is an explanatory view conceptually showing the internal configuration of a communication unit.
FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state in which information communication is performed;
FIG. 24 is a perspective view showing a main part of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 25 is a schematic view illustrating a configuration using a Bluetooth communication antenna;
FIG. 26 is a schematic view illustrating a configuration provided with a terminal holding unit that holds a mobile communication terminal.
FIG. 27 is a perspective view showing an arrangement example different from FIG. 24 in the second embodiment.
FIG. 28 is a perspective view showing an arrangement example different from FIGS. 24 and 31 in the second embodiment.
FIG. 29 is a schematic view illustrating a main part of the pachinko machine according to the seventh embodiment.
FIG. 30 is an explanatory view showing some example shapes of a protection member.
FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a main portion of a pachinko machine according to an eighth embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ... Pachinko machine
3. Glass door frame (transparent plate holding door)
30 Communication unit
31… Information lamp (measurement result informing means)
30a ... holding unit
30b ... fastening member (coupling means)
33 ... Infrared light emitting unit (information communication unit, information transmission unit)
34 ... Infrared light receiving unit (information communication unit, information receiving unit)
36 ... CPU (information creating means, communication state information creating means, preparation determining means, storage state determining means, gaming machine state changing means, gaming state changing means)
71: chip antenna (information communication unit, information transmission unit, information reception unit, Bluetooth communication antenna)
72: rod-shaped antenna (information communication unit, information transmission unit, information reception unit, Bluetooth communication antenna)
81 ... Transparent plate
S472 to S474 (information creation means)
200: Mobile phone (mobile communication terminal)

Claims (1)

A pachinko machine in which a transparent plate is arranged in front of a game area where a game is performed,
An information communication unit that performs information communication with a predetermined portable communication terminal,
The pachinko machine, wherein the information communication unit is arranged in an area outside the transparent plate in the pachinko machine.

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