JP2004261270A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To sufficiently give the feeling of participating in the change of the operation contents of a game machine to a player and to improve a playing desire. <P>SOLUTION: Information such as the number of times of big winning of the game machine 1 is transmitted from the game machine 1 to a portable telephone 3 and the information is transmitted from the portable telephone 3 through the Internet 5 to a management server 7. In the management server 7, game information is processed, and when the processing result satisfies a prescribed condition, a password is transmitted through the Internet 5 to the portable telephone 3. Then, the player starts a game, and when a ready-to-win state is attained, the player transmits the password to the game machine 1 and the performance contents of the game machine 1 are changed in linkage with it. Further, in the game machine 1, an image relating to a game performance is displayed at a special pattern display device 23 and the information relating to terminal output data is displayed at an external display device 150 parallelly with it. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, an effect according to the game content has been generally performed by a display device such as a color liquid crystal display or a reel. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine of a type in which three rows of symbols fluctuate, in a reach state in which the left and right two rows of symbols are stopped at the same symbol on the active line, one of the symbols in the fluctuating row is displayed. The effect that the scroll speed becomes slow or fluctuates in the frame feed state has been performed. However, since such a simple operation has become familiar to the player, the interest of the player has not been reduced much.
[0003]
Therefore, a variety of operations have been performed in recent gaming machines. For example, in the reach state, effects such as flashing a displayed symbol or performing various actions of various characters are performed (for example, see Patent Document 1).
In addition, the pachinko gaming machine also performs an operation that indicates in advance that a predetermined gaming state is to be performed, such as an operation that indicates in advance that the game will be in a reach state and an operation that indicates in advance that a big hit symbol will be derived. Has been done.
However, due to the variety of actions, even when a gaming machine is initially installed in a game store, even if it gives a new impression to the player, over time, the player becomes accustomed to the action and gets tired of it. there were.
[0004]
Then, in order to solve this problem, the following game system has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 2). First, a gaming system is proposed in which points according to the amount spent during the game are added to the gaming card inserted into the inter-machine, and the operation content of the gaming machine is changed according to the number of points. I have.
Further, as another system, a management device for managing the number of points obtained according to the amount spent during the game in association with the mobile phone number is provided. When the player is set in the mobile phone holder, the number of points of the player stored in association with the mobile phone number of the mobile phone is read, and a gaming system in which the operation content of the gaming machine is changed in accordance with the number of points is provided. Proposed.
[0005]
According to these systems, points are obtained according to the amount spent during the game, and the operation content is changed according to the number of points, so that a long time has elapsed since the gaming machine was installed in the game store. Even if it does, it becomes hard to get tired of the operation contents.
In these systems, points are added when money or the like is used in a state in which a game card is inserted into a stand-by machine or a state in which a mobile phone is set in a mobile phone holder. Therefore, the player usually inserts a game card before starting the game, or sets the mobile phone in the mobile phone holder, and inserts the game card as it is during the game, or carries the mobile phone to obtain points. The player plays the game with the phone holder set.
[0006]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-11-28276 (FIGS. 15 and 16)
[Patent Document 2]
JP 2002-200283 A (FIGS. 4 and 5)
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in these systems, there is a problem that the player is not sufficiently aware that he or she is involved in changing the operation content of the gaming machine, so that it does not lead to much improvement in the willingness to play.
[0008]
That is, in these systems, the player only has to insert a game card before starting the game or set the mobile phone in the mobile phone holder, and during the game, to change the operation content, Since no action is performed, it is difficult to have an impression that the player is involved in changing the operation content of the gaming machine in real time. For example, in a gaming machine in which the operation in the reach state changes according to the number of points, first, the player inserts a game card or the like before starting the game. When the player reaches the reach state, the reach operation is changed according to the number of points.However, since a considerable time has elapsed from the insertion of the game card to the reach state, the player changes the reach operation. It is difficult to have the impression that they are involved in real-time. Therefore, it does not lead to the improvement of the willingness to play so much.
Furthermore, there is a concern that when the player is involved in changing the operation content of the gaming machine, the game is interrupted due to the involvement.
The present invention has been completed on the basis of the above-described circumstances, and provides a player with a sufficient sense of being involved in changing the operation content of a gaming machine to improve the willingness to play a game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of effectively reducing or preventing interruption of the game.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems and Functions / Effects]
The effective means for solving the above-mentioned problems and the operation and effects thereof will be described below.
<Means 1. >
In a gaming machine equipped with an image display device that performs image effects in a game,
Terminal output data output from a predetermined mobile communication terminal, terminal data obtaining means for obtaining by data reception,
Acquisition period setting means for setting the acquisition period in which the terminal output data can be acquired in the gaming machine, so as to be provided after the player starts the game,
Further, a second display device different from the image display device is provided,
While the information display related to the terminal output data is performed on the second display device, the image effect is performed on the image display device in parallel with the information display related to the terminal output data on the second display device. A gaming machine characterized by that:
[0010]
In this means, the information data (that is, the terminal output data) can be received at a predetermined timing (that is, the obtainable period) after the game starts, and the player sends the information data to the gaming machine at this timing. Will be sent. Then, since the information display regarding the reception of the information data and the image effect in the game are performed in parallel, the image effect continues without delay when performing the information display regarding the acquisition of the information data, and does not spoil the interest of the player. Configuration.
[0011]
<Means 2. >
In a gaming machine equipped with an image display device that performs image effects in a game,
Terminal data acquisition means for acquiring terminal output data consisting of identification information such as characters, graphics, symbols, bar codes, and two-dimensional codes, which are displayed on the display means of the mobile communication terminal, by acquiring an image,
Acquisition period setting means for setting the acquisition period in which the terminal output data can be acquired in the gaming machine, so as to be provided after the player starts the game,
Further, a second display device different from the image display device is provided,
While the information display related to the terminal output data is performed on the second display device, the image effect is performed on the image display device in parallel with the information display related to the terminal output data on the second display device. A gaming machine characterized by that:
[0012]
In this means as well, as in the means 1, the information data (terminal output data) can be obtained at a predetermined timing (acquisition period) after the start of the game, and the player outputs the terminal output data at this timing. It will be read by the gaming machine. When the player outputs the terminal output data, the operation content of the gaming machine is changed in conjunction with the output data, so that the player is given a sufficient sense of being involved in the change of the operation content, It has the effect of increasing motivation, and furthermore, the information display relating to the reception of the terminal output data and the image production relating to the game are performed in parallel. Is continued without delay, and does not impair the interest of the player. In addition, since the configuration is such that data is acquired from the mobile communication terminal by reading an image, the configuration for transmitting information to the gaming machine in the mobile communication terminal can be simplified.
[0013]
More specifically, in the configuration of the unit 2 or a configuration in which any of the units described below is added to the unit 2, the terminal data acquisition unit is configured to include a predetermined image capturing device, and the identification information is captured by the image capturing device. The apparatus can be configured to capture an image and analyze the obtained image.
[0014]
Further, in the configuration of the means 2 or a configuration in which any one of the following means is added to the means 2, the terminal data acquisition means is configured to have a predetermined code scanner, and the identification data displayed on the portable communication terminal is provided. The information can be configured to be read optically by the code scanner.
[0015]
<Means 3. >
Means 1 or means comprising operation content changing means for changing the operation content of the gaming machine on condition that the terminal output data is obtained by the terminal output data obtaining means during the obtainable period. A gaming machine according to any one of means 2.
[0016]
When the player outputs information (data transmission, image display, etc.) during the acquisition period, the operation content of the gaming machine is changed in conjunction with the information, and the player is involved in changing the operation content. By giving a sufficient sense of being, it is possible to improve the desire to play.
[0017]
<Means 4. >
Moving image display control means for controlling the image effect to be performed with a moving image,
Terminal data-related display control means for controlling information display related to the terminal output data,
The game according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the terminal data-related display control means performs control so as to display information on the terminal output data in parallel with a moving image effect on the image display device. Machine.
[0018]
During such a moving image effect, the effect is high, and if the moving image effect is interrupted to display information related to the terminal output data, there is a possibility that interest may be reduced. According to the above configuration, it is possible to transmit important information while maintaining high performance.
[0019]
More specifically, the obtainable period setting means is configured to set the obtainable period when a moving image effect is performed in the game machine described in the means 4 or any of the means described below. Can be. Since the player can be involved during the production of a moving image with a high level of performance, the configuration is more interesting.
[0020]
More specifically, in the image display device, the timing when a moving image effect is performed in a special game state such as a reach notice, a reach, a big hit, a probability change lottery, a probability change, a time reduction mode, etc. In the above, it can be configured that the display is controlled so that information on the terminal output data is displayed.
[0021]
<Means 5. >
When a video effect is being performed in a stage prior to the gaming state where special benefits are given to the player,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4, wherein information on the terminal output data is displayed in parallel with the animation.
[0022]
The player desires a game state in which special benefits such as a big hit and a probability change are given, and the moving image effect in the preceding stage will be very noticeable. Therefore, if the moving image production is interrupted in such a case, there is a possibility that the degree of reduction in the production performance may become remarkable, but according to the above configuration, the production may be interrupted even at a very high production performance timing. The information can be transmitted without any information.
[0023]
<Means 6. >
The image display device is provided inside a game area, while the second display device comprises an external display device provided outside the game area. Gaming machine.
[0024]
According to this configuration, it is difficult to display information related to terminal output data on the image display device (first display device), and it is effective for a configuration that is difficult to arrange the second display device in the game area. Become. For example, in the case where it is difficult to secure an area for displaying information related to the terminal output data on the image display device in terms of space or effect, or in the case where it is difficult to arrange the second display device in the game area in terms of structure. However, both display devices can be arranged together in the gaming machine, and important information can be displayed on both sides in parallel.
[0025]
More specifically, for example, in the device described in the means 6, the external display device is configured such that the display screen is exposed in front of the player without interposing a transparent plate disposed in front of the game area. can do. An example of the arrangement position is a front part of the gaming machine and an external position of the transparent plate. For example, it may be arranged below or obliquely below the transparent plate in the transparent plate holding frame for holding the transparent plate, and may be arranged on the upper plate portion, the lower plate portion, or its periphery.
<Means 7. >
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5, wherein both the image display device and the second display device are arranged inside a game area.
[0026]
With this configuration, both the image display device and the second display device can be easily grasped in position.
[0027]
<Means 8. >
The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the second display device is incorporated in the same component frame as the image display device.
[0028]
In this way, when the second display device is to be arranged inside the game area, the space can be effectively saved and the arrangement can be easily arranged.
[0029]
<Means 9. >
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8, wherein display control is performed on the image display device so that explanatory information on the second display device is displayed.
[0030]
With this configuration, the image display device and the second display device can be associated with each other, and even if the player concentrates on the image effects, the explanation information is inevitably seen, and the second display device is displayed. It becomes easy to be conscious of information about the device.
[0031]
<Means 10. >
In the image display device, display control is performed so that explanatory information on the second display device is displayed in a part of an effect area for performing an image effect in the game in the game. The described gaming machine.
[0032]
This makes it easier for the player who concentrates on the effect to impress the second display device. It is also possible to use the explanation information as a part of the effect.
[0033]
<Means 11. >
The display control is performed so that explanation information on the second display device is displayed in a portion of the image display device in which no image effect in the game is performed. The described gaming machine.
[0034]
By doing so, the explanation information is displayed separately from the effect, and the explanation information is easy to see and easy to see. In particular, this is effective in a case where it is not desired to involve the explanation information on the second display device in the image effect.
[0035]
<Means 12. >
The gaming machine according to any one of means 9 to 11, wherein the explanation information includes instruction information indicating a display area in which information display relating to the terminal output data is to be displayed.
[0036]
In this way, even if the information display regarding the terminal output data is performed in parallel on the second display device while the game effect is being performed on the image display device, the user can be aware of the instruction information. Can be effectively prevented from being overlooked. The instruction information may be configured to include direction instruction information indicating the direction in which the second display device is arranged, as described later, or may be instructed in association with a prominent part. For example, when the second display device is arranged above the upper plate portion, an instruction is given in association with a well-known portion, such as "focus on the display device above the upper plate portion!" You may do so.
[0037]
<Means 13. >
The gaming machine according to claim 12, wherein the instruction information includes direction instruction information indicating a direction in which the second display device is arranged.
[0038]
In this way, if the direction indicating information indicates the direction in which the second display device is to be arranged, the arrangement position can be intuitively and quickly detected. As the direction instruction information, a generally well-known direction instruction image such as an image in which a direction is indicated by an arrow or a fingertip can be used.
[0039]
<Means 14. >
The gaming machine according to any one of means 9 to 13, wherein the explanation information is displayed on the image display device before displaying information on acquisition of the terminal output data on the second display device. .
[0040]
By doing so, it is possible to notify in advance that the display on the second display device will be performed, and the player can smoothly perform operations and the like.
[0041]
<Means 15. >
Any one of the means 9 to 14, wherein the explanation information is displayed on the image display device while the information display relating to the acquisition of the terminal output data is being performed on the second display device. A gaming machine according to claim 1.
[0042]
This makes it possible to notify the user of the fact that the display is being performed on the second display device at a good timing, and it is easy to provide real-time properties.
[0043]
<Means 16. >
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 15, wherein display control is performed such that operation explanation information on an operation of the mobile communication terminal is displayed as the information on the terminal output data.
[0044]
With this configuration, a novel gaming machine configuration, in which information is input in real time by the portable communication terminal, is adopted, but the player can easily operate the terminal without being perplexed.
[0045]
<Means 17. >
The terminal data acquisition means is disposed inside the second display device or in the vicinity of the second display device, and the operation explanation information is displayed on the second display device. A gaming machine according to claim 16.
[0046]
As described above, if the terminal data acquisition means is arranged near the portion where the information display related to the terminal output data is performed, a good arrangement of the portable communication terminal is provided near the portion where the information display related to the terminal output data is performed. Position, and, consequently, explanation information can be confirmed near the good arrangement position.
[0047]
More specifically, in the configuration of the unit 17 or a configuration in which any of the units described below is added to the unit 17, a display device that displays information on the terminal output data, and an information acquisition unit ( The information receiving unit and the information reading unit may be arranged adjacent to each other. Further, a display unit for displaying information on the terminal output data and the information acquiring unit (information receiving unit, information reading unit, etc.) are incorporated in the same component frame to form an integrated unit. May be.
[0048]
<Means 18. >
Effect data storage means for storing effect data for performing the image effect,
A terminal output-related data storage unit provided separately from the effect data storage unit for storing terminal output-related data for displaying information relating to the terminal output data; A gaming machine according to any of the above.
[0049]
This makes it easier to manage the effect data and the terminal output data. For example, when the storage content of the terminal output data is changed, it can be changed independently of the effect data, and data management according to the use environment can be performed.
[0050]
<Means 19. >
The effect data is read from the effect data storage means based on a signal from a main control device that performs main control of the game,
The terminal output data is read from the terminal output-related data storage unit based on control by an acquisition-related control device configured separately from the main control device that performs control based on the acquisition of the terminal output data. It is composed of
19. The gaming machine according to claim 18, wherein an image effect in the game and information display on the terminal output data are performed in parallel on the same screen using the effect data and the terminal output data.
[0051]
In this case, a preferable configuration is provided in which the display of each image can be simultaneously controlled within the same screen. In the configuration of the means 19, the effect data can be stored in a non-rewritable storage means, and the terminal output related data can be stored in a rewritable storage means, so that the information on the terminal output data can be updated. It may be configured as follows. In this case, as the rewritable storage means, a non-volatile memory that retains the stored contents even when the power is turned off can be used.
[0052]
<Means 20. >
The gaming machine according to claim 18 or 19, wherein the effect data storage means is mounted on the back side of the game board, while the terminal output related data storage means is mounted on a portion other than the game board.
[0053]
In this way, when the game board is replaced and the game board is to be reused (so-called "board change"), the effect data storage means is replaced with the replacement of the game board. In this case, the terminal output related data storage means attached to a portion other than the game board can be used for a new game board after replacement. That is, even if the game board is changed, the terminal output related data storage means is separate from the game board, so that it is easy to cope with various game boards.
[0054]
<Means 21. >
A first display control device that controls display of the image display device, and a second display control device that controls display of the second display device separately from the first display device. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 20, wherein the gaming machine is provided.
[0055]
As described above, if the first display control device and the second display control device are provided separately, it is easy to manage them independently.
[0056]
<Means 22. >
The first display control device is configured to perform display control of the image display control device based on a signal from a main control device that performs main control of a game,
Further, the terminal output data obtaining means is configured separately from the main control device, and the second display control device is configured to control the second display device based on a signal from the terminal output data obtaining means. The gaming machine according to the means 21, characterized in that the gaming machine is configured to perform display control.
[0057]
This makes it possible to easily perform display control independently on the two display devices. Note that the second display control device may be configured to acquire a signal from the main control device, or may not be configured to acquire a signal from the main control device.
[0058]
<Means 23. >
The terminal output data obtaining means is connected to the second display control device, and a signal output from the terminal output data obtaining means is transmitted to the second display control device without passing through the main control device. The gaming machine according to claim 22, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be input.
[0059]
With this configuration, since information from the outside is not input to the main control device, unauthorized input can be effectively prevented.
[0060]
In the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 23 or any of the means 24 to 53 described below, the image rendering program for performing the image rendering is not provided with the determination process regarding the terminal output data. It can be configured as follows. In this way, the image effect is performed independently without any delay due to branch processing, loop processing, and the like caused by the terminal output data, so that a stable image effect can be provided without reducing interest. It becomes. For example, an image effect program can be configured so that a determination process relating to the terminal output data is not performed during an image effect in a special game state. For example, in the case of displaying a moving image with high directivity such as a reach state, if some judgment processing regarding terminal output data is provided, there is a possibility that image processing may not be performed smoothly due to a delay in processing, According to this, this can be effectively prevented.
[0061]
Further, in the game machine according to any one of the means 1 to 23 or any one of the means 24 to 53 described below, in the image display control device for controlling the image display device, information acquisition regarding the terminal output data is performed. It can be configured not to do so. With this configuration, in the image display device and the image display control device, the display is controlled independently of the acquisition of the terminal output data, so that the processing may be stagnated due to the information input. In addition, it is possible to effectively prevent the performance from being lowered.
[0062]
<Means 24. >
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 23, wherein the information display relating to the terminal output data is configured to display information relating to an arrangement position of the terminal communication terminal.
[0063]
With this configuration, a preferable configuration is provided in which the mobile communication terminal can be easily arranged. Also, for example, even if the arrangement of the mobile communication terminal is confused and the information on the arrangement position is displayed for a little longer time, since the image display related to the game effect is performed in parallel, the player does not have to worry about the interruption of the effect. Terminal operation can be performed, and the entertainment of the game is not spoiled.
[0064]
The information on the arrangement position described in the means 24 may be configured as information indicating the position where the portable communication terminal is to be arranged, or may be information indicating that the arrangement position is normal when the arrangement position is normal. Alternatively, when the arrangement position is abnormal, the information may be configured as information indicating that fact.
[0065]
<Means 25. >
Means 1 comprising an approach detecting means for detecting the approach of the portable communication terminal, and displaying information on the approach detection by the approach detecting means as information display on the terminal output data. Or the gaming machine according to any one of the means 24.
[0066]
With this configuration, the position of the portable communication terminal can be grasped on the gaming machine side by detecting the approach. In addition, the information regarding the approach detection is performed in parallel with the game effect, and the effect continues without interruption. As a specific example of the information regarding the approach detection, it may be configured as information indicating that the approach of the mobile communication terminal has been detected, and may be configured as information prompting the approach detection when the approach detection is not performed in the obtainable period. Is also good. Note that various sensors can be used as the approach detection means, and for example, various sensors such as a magnetic sensor and a photoelectric sensor can be used.
[0067]
<Means 26. >
An abnormality detection unit that detects an abnormality in information acquisition from the terminal output data,
Means 1 to 3 for displaying information indicating an abnormality or countermeasure instruction information for instructing a countermeasure against the abnormal state as an information display on the terminal output data based on a detection result by the abnormality detection means. A gaming machine according to any one of the means 25.
[0068]
In this way, even if an abnormality such as the terminal output data is interrupted on the way, it can be transmitted to the player, and the game effects can be performed in parallel regardless of the abnormality. Since this is performed, important information regarding information acquisition is transmitted to the player, and the game does not lose interest in the game even in a situation where the interest is likely to decrease.
[0069]
<Means 27. >
Any one of the means 1 to 26, wherein at least one of information indicating that acquisition has been started and information indicating that acquisition has been completed is displayed based on the acquisition of the terminal output data. A gaming machine according to claim 1.
[0070]
By displaying information as an indicator of whether or not the terminal output data has been properly input in the gaming machine in this manner, what kind of data input situation is (specifically, The player can know whether or not the data acquisition has been started or the data acquisition has been completed, and the operation becomes easy.
[0071]
<Means 28. >
Means for judging whether or not the terminal output data is legitimate data to be inputted, and displaying information based on a result of the judgment by the judging means; A gaming machine according to claim 1.
[0072]
In this way, it is possible to judge whether the input information is legitimate and prevent fraud and mistakes, and even if information communication is not regular and information communication is delayed, effects related to the game are performed in parallel Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent a decrease in interest.
[0073]
<Means 29. >
The terminal output data is configured as information including at least a password, the determination unit determines whether the terminal output data is legitimate based on the input password,
The gaming machine according to claim 28, wherein information indicating the result of the determination is displayed as information relating to the terminal output data in parallel with a game effect.
[0074]
In this way, fraud and mistakes can be effectively prevented based on the input password. Further, even if the password is incorrect, the game can be continued without interruption.
[0075]
<Means 30. >
The obtainable period is provided at the time of reach notice, at the time of reach, at the time of a big hit, at the time of a special game state such as a probability change, etc.,
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 29, wherein information on the terminal output data is displayed in parallel with the production of the special gaming state.
[0076]
Since the information acquisition period is set during the special game state, the directivity is high, and the information is input from the mobile communication terminal in a situation with high interest, so the player is involved in the game. The feeling of playing is extremely high, and an interesting gaming machine can be configured. In such a special game state, it is not desirable to interrupt the game because the effect is high. However, according to the configuration of the present invention, the effect in the special state and the information display on the terminal output data are performed in parallel. Therefore, it is possible to display information with a high level of performance without interruption by displaying information on terminal output data.
[0077]
In the means described in the means 30, the obtainable period may be provided in a reach state.
[0078]
In general, the player has the expectation that the reach state may be a big hit, and as a result, the consciousness is increased and the player concentrates on the game.
According to the configuration of the present means, the player transmits the terminal output data when the consciousness is in the reach state, and the operation content of the gaming machine is changed in conjunction with this, so that the player can change the operation content. Can give a strong impression of being involved in
[0079]
In addition, in the device described in the means 30, the obtainable period is displayed until the jackpot probability is higher than usual, after the probability change mode is determined, until the probability change mode ends, or on the variable display device. It may be provided before the time-saving mode ends, after it is determined that the time-saving mode in which the fluctuation time of the fluctuation symbol becomes short.
[0080]
Generally, in the probability change mode or the time saving mode, the operation of the gaming machine is monotonous. For example, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation symbol displayed on the variable display device is shortened, and the effect displayed on the variable display device is often omitted compared to the normal mode. What is omitted is, for example, a so-called normal reach. In addition, in these modes, generally, unlike in the normal mode, it is possible to play a game without reducing the number of game balls. Therefore, in these modes, the player often plays the game lightly, and often finds the game content boring. According to the configuration of the present means, the terminal output data can be received in these modes, and the operation content of the gaming machine is changed by receiving the terminal output data, so that the boring feeling of the player is reduced. can do.
[0081]
Furthermore, in the device described in the means 30, the obtainable period may be provided during a jackpot game.
[0082]
During the jackpot game, for example, the same animation is only displayed on the symbol display device every time, so the player often plays the game lightly and often feels bored with the game content.
According to the configuration of the present means, the terminal output data can be received during the jackpot game, and the operation content of the gaming machine is changed by receiving the terminal output data, so that the boring feeling of the player is reduced. Can be.
[0083]
Further, in the device described in the means 30, the obtainable period may be provided when a predetermined random number value in the gaming machine satisfies a predetermined condition.
[0084]
Generally, a gaming machine is configured such that the game content changes according to a random number value. According to the configuration of the present means, when the random number value satisfies the predetermined condition and the game content changes, the player can transmit the terminal output data.
That is, since the transmission timing of the terminal output data from the player comes in conjunction with the game content, it is possible to raise the awareness that the player is participating in the game.
[0085]
Further, in the device described in the means 30, the obtainable period may be provided in a specific reach state.
[0086]
At a particular reach (eg, so-called super reach), the probability of a subsequent big hit may be higher than at other reach (eg, normal reach).
As a result, the player's expectation that a particular reach may be a jackpot is increased. According to the configuration of the present means, the player transmits the terminal output data particularly in the specific reach state where the expectation has been increased, and the operation content of the gaming machine is changed in conjunction with this, so that the player It is possible to give a stronger impression of being involved in the change of the operation content.
[0087]
<Means 31. >
31. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 30, wherein the operation content of the gaming machine is returned to an original state after a predetermined time has elapsed since the terminal output data was received by the gaming machine.
[0088]
According to the configuration of this means, when the player who transmitted the terminal output data ends the game and leaves the gaming machine, even if another player plays at the gaming table, the other players remain The changed operation contents can be seen only within the time. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a player who has not acquired the terminal output data from seeing a special operation without the terminal output data as much as possible.
[0089]
<Means 32. >
In any one of the means 1 to 31, the terminal output data transmitted to the gaming machine by a player changes the operation content of the gaming machine only in a predetermined number of specific gaming states. A gaming machine characterized by being effective as data to be made to operate.
[0090]
According to the configuration of the present means, even if the player sends the terminal output data once in one game, after the terminal output data becomes invalid with respect to the change of the operation content of the gaming machine, The terminal output data will be retransmitted.
In this way, according to the configuration of the present means, since the transmission operation of the terminal output data of the player occurs a plurality of times in one game, the player feels that he is involved in changing the operation content of the gaming machine. Times, and the player's willingness to play increases.
[0091]
<Means 33. >
33. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 32, wherein the terminal data obtaining means of the gaming machine is configured to receive terminal output data by wireless communication.
[0092]
According to the configuration of this means, the terminal data acquisition means receives the terminal output data by wireless communication, so that there is no need to perform a complicated operation such as connection of a communication cable between the portable communication terminal and the game machine. Can easily and inexpensively receive terminal output data from a portable information terminal.
[0093]
<Means 34. >
34. The gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 33, wherein the terminal data acquiring means of the gaming machine is configured to receive terminal output data via infrared rays.
[0094]
According to the structure of the present means, the terminal data acquisition means receives the terminal output data via infrared rays, so that there is no need to perform a complicated operation such as connection of a communication cable between the portable communication terminal and the game machine. Can easily and inexpensively receive terminal output data from a portable information terminal.
[0095]
<Means 35. >
35. A gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 34, wherein the change of the operation content of the gaming machine is a change of an effect performed by a symbol display device.
[0096]
Generally, a player often plays a game while watching a symbol display device such as a liquid crystal on which game contents are displayed.
According to the configuration of the present means, the effect of the symbol display device that the player pays attention to changes, so that the impression that the operation content of the gaming machine has changed becomes large, and it is possible to effectively prevent the player from getting bored.
As the change of the effect performed on the symbol display device, for example, change of the character displayed on the symbol display device, change of the background of the variable symbol, change of the reach action, change of the probability variation symbol, change of the effect in the probability change mode And the like.
[0097]
<Means 36. >
36. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 35, wherein said mobile communication terminal is a mobile phone.
[0098]
According to the configuration of the present means, reception of game information from the game machine, transmission of game information to the server, data reception from the server, and data output to the game machine are performed by a widely spread mobile phone. Therefore, use of a wide range of players can be expected. In addition, a player often carries a mobile phone at all times to read an e-mail, etc., so that the possibility of forgetting to carry a mobile phone when going to a game store is reduced.
[0099]
<Means 37. >
36. A device according to any one of means 1 to 36, wherein the gaming machine is provided with a notifying means for notifying that the terminal output data can be received from the player. A gaming machine characterized by:
[0100]
According to the configuration of the present means, the player is reliably notified that the terminal output data can be received.
[0101]
<Means 38. >
38. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 37, wherein the gaming machine is provided with a notifying unit for notifying a method of transmitting the terminal output data from a player.
[0102]
According to the configuration of the present means, the player can surely grasp the transmission method of the terminal output data.
[0103]
<Means 39. >
39. In any one of the means 1 to means 38, the gaming machine determines whether or not the received terminal output data matches terminal output data stored in the gaming machine in advance, and does not match. In such a case, the gaming machine notifies that the terminal output data does not match.
[0104]
According to the configuration of the present means, the fact that the terminal output data does not match is reliably notified, so that the player can retransmit appropriate terminal output data.
[0105]
<Means 40. >
40. The gaming machine according to any one of means 38 to 39, wherein the notification is a message display on a variable display device, light or sound notification.
[0106]
According to the configuration of the present means, the player is reliably notified by a message display or the like.
[0107]
<Means 41. >
In the device according to any one of the means 1 to 40, the terminal output data is set to be different for each type of gaming machine, and when terminal output data specific to the gaming machine is received. A gaming machine characterized in that the operation content of the gaming machine is changed only in the gaming machine.
[0108]
According to the configuration of the present means, the operation content of the gaming machine is changed only when the unique terminal output data determined for each model of the gaming machine is received. When the output data is received, the operation contents are not changed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the terminal output data from being diverted to another model.
[0109]
<Means 42. >
42. The apparatus according to any one of means 1 to 41, wherein the terminal output data is a password for changing the operation content of the gaming machine, a program relating to a change content of the operation of the gaming machine, or an operation of the gaming machine. A gaming machine characterized in that it is data relating to the contents of a change.
[0110]
According to this configuration, the operation content of the gaming machine can be changed by the password, the program, or the data transmitted from the mobile communication terminal.
[0111]
<Means 43. >
42. The method according to any one of means 1 to 42, wherein the change of the operation content of the gaming machine is an operation change of a movable member that affects the flow of a ball provided on a game board. Gaming machine.
[0112]
On the game board, for example, a windmill or the like is provided as a movable member that affects the flow of the ball. The game content can be changed by changing the operation content of these movable members. For example, it is conceivable that a driving device is provided in a windmill to change the direction of the windmill, thereby changing the flow of the game ball to improve the probability of winning in the starting opening.
Also, in the symbol display device, there is a stage that projects from the lower side of the display unit such as liquid crystal to the near side, and in this stage, the game ball that has passed the so-called warp zone rolls, and the game ball that rolls In a gaming machine in which some of the prizes enter the starting port, a movable member is provided in the stage, and by changing the operation of the movable member, the flow of the game ball is changed to change the starting port. It is also conceivable to improve the probability of winning.
[0113]
<Means 44. >
In any one of the means 1 to 43, a change in the operation content of the gaming machine causes a movable member (including a prize device) to change a prize of a game ball to a prize device provided on a game board. A) a gaming machine characterized in that the operation is changed.
[0114]
By changing the operation content of the movable member that changes the winning in the prize device, the probability of winning in the prize device can be changed. For example, by making the opening time of the opening and closing blades of the starting port longer than usual, it is conceivable to improve the probability of winning in the starting port and make the game contents advantageous to the player.
[0115]
<Means 45. >
45. The gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 44, wherein the change of the operation content of the gaming machine is a change of an operation of a movable member for the purpose of decoration.
[0116]
In some cases, a gaming machine is provided with, as a movable member for the purpose of decoration, for example, a character doll or the like, a part of which moves when a specific gaming state is reached. In many cases, the player pays attention to the operation of these movable members.
According to the configuration of the present means, the operation of the movable member for the purpose of decoration, which is noticed by the player, is changed, so that the interest of the player is attracted and the desire to play is increased.
[0117]
<Means 46. >
46. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 45, wherein the change of the operation content of the gaming machine is a change of various conditions that give a benefit to a player in the gaming machine.
[0118]
In general, in a gaming machine, various conditions such as a probability of a reach state, a probability of a jackpot state, and the like, a number of payouts for a prize, a number of times of opening a big prize mouth during a jackpot game, and other conditions that provide a benefit to a player include: The probability, the number of times, and the like are fixed in advance and are fixed.
According to the configuration of the present means, since various conditions for giving a benefit to the player are changed, the player's willingness to play can be improved.
[0119]
<Means 47. >
The method according to any one of means 1 to 46, wherein the change in the operation content of the gaming machine is a change in a probability of a reach state, a change in a probability of a big hit state, or a change in the number of payouts for winning. A gaming machine characterized by:
[0120]
According to the configuration of the present means, it is possible to make the gaming state advantageous to the player by changing the operation content of the gaming machine, and it is possible to improve the player's willingness to play.
[0121]
<Means 48. >
In any one of the means 1 to 47, there are a plurality of types of the terminal output data, and a plurality of types of change of the operation content of the gaming machine corresponding to the terminal output data are prepared. Wherein the terminal can select any terminal output data from the plurality of types of terminal output data and transmit the selected terminal output data to the gaming machine.
[0122]
According to the configuration of the present means, since the player can select the change pattern of the operation content of the gaming machine by his / her own intention, it is possible to give the player a sufficient sense of being involved in the change of the operation content.
For example, when a battle scene of two characters is directed on a liquid crystal or the like, and the character on the player side is determined, it is considered that the player can select a weapon or the like possessed by the character on the player side. Can be
[0123]
<Means 49. >
In one of the means 1 to means 48, when the terminal output data transmitted by the player is properly received by the gaming machine, the terminal output data is transmitted to the player. A gaming machine provided with a notifying means for notifying that it has been properly received.
[0124]
According to the configuration of the present means, the player can surely grasp whether the terminal output data has been properly received by the gaming machine.
As the notification means, for example, various lamps, symbol display devices, and the like are used, and more specifically, the notification is made to the player by a message display of the symbol display device.
[0125]
<Means 50. >
In any one of the means 1 to 49, a data acquisition unit of the terminal data acquisition means for receiving terminal output data transmitted from the portable communication terminal is configured to be displaceable at the predetermined timing. A gaming machine characterized by being.
[0126]
According to the configuration of the present means, the data acquisition section of the terminal data acquisition means is displaced at the predetermined timing, so that the player can be effectively notified of the arrival of the predetermined timing.
[0127]
<Means 51. >
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 50, further comprising an information output unit that outputs information handled in the gaming machine as information that can be handled by the portable communication terminal.
[0128]
According to this configuration, information based on information handled in the gaming machine can be handled by the portable communication terminal, so that a wide range of information can be handled.
[0129]
<Means 52. >
The terminal output data has unique information defined for each player, and terminal output data including the unique information is obtained by the terminal data obtaining means,
Based on the terminal output data and information handled in the gaming machine, new unique information is generated, and the new unique information is output by the information output unit as information that can be handled by the mobile communication terminal. 52. The gaming machine according to the means 51, wherein:
[0130]
In this way, new unique information is generated based on the terminal output data and the information handled in the gaming machine, and can be easily obtained by the mobile communication terminal, and the information can be used for various purposes. Therefore, the configuration is extremely useful.
[0131]
<Means 53. >
A state detecting means for detecting the occurrence or progress of a specific game state, and information creating means for creating game information representing the occurrence or progress of the specific game state detected by the state detecting means,
53. The gaming machine according to claim 51 or 52, wherein the information handled in the gaming machine includes at least the gaming information.
[0132]
As described above, if information to be handled in the gaming machine is configured using the gaming information created in the gaming machine, and the information is output to the mobile communication terminal from the information output unit, information based on the gaming information is obtained. Is a suitable configuration that can be used for various applications. Note that the information output unit and the information receiving unit are arranged in the same unit (for example, a configuration in which an infrared light emitting element and an infrared light receiving element are arranged adjacently, an infrared light receiving and emitting chip in which a light emitting element and a light receiving element are incorporated in the same chip, Alternatively, the unit may be configured as an information transmitting / receiving unit capable of bidirectional communication. This contributes to downsizing of the device and reduction of installation space.
[0133]
It should be noted that even in a game machine such as the game machine described in any of the means 51 to 53, the information can be output from the game machine to the portable communication terminal by wireless communication. Information may be transmitted by reading the identification information such as a two-dimensional code using a portable communication terminal.
[0134]
In the case of performing by wireless communication, in any of the means 51 to 53, an information output unit for outputting an information transmission medium such as an infrared ray or a radio wave may be provided in the gaming machine. In the case where information is transmitted by displaying identification information such as a two-dimensional code, a display means for displaying identification information in the gaming machine (for example, a game board) An external display device provided externally or an internal display device (such as a symbol display device) provided in a form attached to a game board) is provided, and identification information such as a two-dimensional code is transmitted to the terminal by the display means. It can be configured to display an image as acquisition identification information.
[0135]
For example, the “information that can be handled by the mobile communication terminal” is constituted by a barcode (one-dimensional barcode or two-dimensional barcode) and the like, and is displayed on a game machine-side display device (a symbol display device or an external display device). Can be displayed. That is, according to this configuration, the code information can be photographed by an imaging device (CCD camera or the like) provided in the mobile communication terminal, the image can be filed as electronic data, and can be handled by the mobile communication terminal. it can. A portable communication terminal may be provided with a scanner capable of directly reading code information such as a barcode, and a barcode displayed on a gaming machine may be read by a scanner provided on the portable communication terminal. Good.
[0136]
<Means 54. >
A gaming system using the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 53, the portable communication terminal, and a server connected to the portable communication terminal via a communication network,
The gaming machine is
State detection means for detecting the occurrence or progress of a specific game state,
An image representing game information including information relating to a specific game state detected by the state detection means to the portable communication terminal by information transmission such as wireless communication, or by encoding the game information and representing the identification information for terminal input. Having information output means for outputting by display,
The mobile communication terminal,
Terminal-side information acquisition means for acquiring the game information output by the gaming machine, by information reception or by reading,
The game information, or analysis information obtained by analyzing the game information, together with player identification information that identifies the player, terminal-side information transmission unit that transmits to the server,
The server comprises:
From the information communication terminal, the server information receiving means for receiving the game information or the analysis information, and the player identification information,
Processing the game information or the analysis information, based on the game information or the analysis information, terminal output data creating means for creating terminal output data for the player specified by the player identification information,
Server-side information data transmitting means for transmitting the created terminal output data to the portable communication terminal by e-mail when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
Further, the portable communication terminal, terminal-side information data receiving means for receiving the information data transmitted from the server, terminal output data based on the received information data, as information that can be obtained in the gaming machine, Terminal-side output means for outputting by image transmission represented by information transmission such as wireless communication or by encoding and identifying the information as game machine input identification information,
A game system wherein terminal output data output by the terminal side output means is obtained by receiving or reading by the terminal data obtaining means.
[0137]
According to the configuration of the present means, the player can change the operation content of the gaming machine by outputting terminal output data to the gaming machine using a mobile communication terminal such as a mobile phone owned by the player. Because it is possible, even if a long time has passed since the gaming machine was installed in the game store, it is difficult to get tired of the effect contents. Also, since the operation content of the gaming machine is changed in conjunction with the output of the terminal output data of the player, the player is given a sufficient sense of being involved in the change of the operation content, thereby improving the desire to play the game. Can be done.
[0138]
Further, according to the configuration of the present means, the player accesses the server to acquire information data. Therefore, on the server side, game information and the like of the player can be obtained, and this game information can be utilized in various ways.
For example, based on game information sent from a player, a ranking in which many players compete can be provided. Conventionally, rankings in which many players compete are provided for each game store or in a plurality of game stores managed by the same trader. For example, “The No. 1 number of balls in Parla AA Nagoya store this month is Taro who played in the 111s.” “The No. 1 ball number in this month of the Parra AA Group is Nagoya store 111th. It is Taro who was played. "
According to the configuration of the present means, it is possible to easily provide not only the ranking in the limited store as described above, but also a wider range, for example, the ranking in the district, the prefecture, and the whole country. As a result, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to play the game, and to attract customers, increase the game time, and the like.
Conventionally, gaming machine manufacturers have not been able to provide direct services to players after the sale of the gaming machine. In other words, it is the game store (hall) that directly contacts the player that directly provides the service to the player. The services provided by the gaming store include, for example, a drink service and a prize present corresponding to the number of balls to be played, and are services unrelated to the production of the gaming machine. According to the configuration of this means, the server can be managed by the maker, and a direct service from the maker can be provided by directly distributing information data giving special benefits from the server to the player.
[0139]
In the means according to the means 54, the advertisement information may be transmitted to the portable communication terminal together with the transmission of the information data by the electronic mail.
[0140]
For example, it has been considered that, for example, a gaming machine maker sends advertisement information such as an introduction of a new model or an introduction of a gaming machine maker to a portable communication terminal.
However, since such advertising information is merely informational and has not been given any benefit, the player who receives the advertising information is not so interested in the e-mail. No, in some cases, they could delete the email without seeing the advertising information.
Therefore, in the configuration of the present means, the advertisement information is attached when transmitting the information data. Therefore, since a great privilege is added to the player, that is, information data for changing the operation content of the gaming machine, it is possible to prevent the risk of being deleted without seeing the advertisement information, and to increase the advertising effect of the advertisement. .
[0141]
Further, in the apparatus according to the means 54, a method of using the information data may be transmitted to the portable communication terminal together with the transmission of the information data by the electronic mail. In this way, since the method of using the information data is sent together with the information data, the player can grasp the method of using the information data.
[0142]
Also, in the apparatus according to the means 54, the information data is transmitted by the e-mail, and the advance notice information of the operation content of the gaming machine changed by the information data is transmitted to the portable communication terminal. You may. By doing so, the advance notice information of the action content to be changed is transmitted, so that the player can grasp the change content. Therefore, the player's willingness to play is improved.
[0143]
In the game device according to the means 54, the gaming information may include information for identifying a model of the gaming machine. With this configuration, the game information includes information for identifying the model of the gaming machine, so that the server can grasp the gaming state of each model.
[0144]
Further, in the game device according to the means 54, the gaming information may include a gaming machine unique number for identifying a unique gaming machine. According to this configuration, the gaming information includes the gaming machine unique number for identifying the unique gaming machine, so that it is possible to reliably determine which gaming machine installed in the amusement store in each region is the gaming information. It is possible to identify, and the gaming machine maker or the like can grasp the gaming state of the gaming tables installed in the amusement stores in various places.
[0145]
Note that the gaming machine referred to in the present invention includes a pachinko machine, a slot machine, or a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. As a basic configuration of a pachinko machine, an operation handle is provided, a ball is fired to a predetermined game area in response to operation of the operation handle, and the ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a prerequisite for winning a prize (or passing through an operation gate), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special game state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined mode to enable the ball to win, and a value corresponding to the winning number is obtained. Not only a value (prize ball) but also data written on a magnetic card and the like are given).
[0146]
In addition, the basic configuration of the slot machine includes variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information sequence including a plurality of identification information and then confirming and displaying the identification information, which is caused by the operation of a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, a stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The requirement that the confirmed identification information is the specific identification information includes a special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player. In this case, coins and medals are typical examples of the game medium.
[0147]
In addition, as a basic configuration of a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine, a variable display unit for dynamically displaying an identification information string including a plurality of identification information and then confirming and displaying the identification information is provided. For example, the dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation of the operation lever), and the dynamic display of the identification information is caused due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The display is stopped, and a special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player is provided as a necessary condition that the fixed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information, and a ball is used as a game medium. At the same time, a certain number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display of the identification information, and many balls are paid out when a special game state occurs. It is.
[0148]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
<Overall configuration>
Hereinafter, an embodiment (first embodiment) of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a gaming machine 1, a mobile phone (mobile communication terminal of the present invention) 3 capable of transmitting and receiving information and the like, a mobile phone 3 and the Internet 5 2 shows the concept of a management server 7 that manages connected game information via the Internet. The management server 7 is installed in, for example, a game machine manufacturer, but the installation location, installation method, and the like are not particularly limited.
Information such as the number of jackpots of the gaming machine 1 is transmitted from the gaming machine 1 to the mobile phone 3, and the information is transmitted from the mobile phone 3 to the management server 7 via the Internet 5.
[0149]
In addition, the management server 7 processes game information such as the number of jackpots from the mobile phone 3 and, when the processing result satisfies predetermined conditions, transmits a password to the mobile phone 3 via the Internet 5. Have been. When the password is transmitted from the mobile phone 3 to the gaming machine 1 at a predetermined timing, the effect contents of the gaming machine 1 are changed by the password.
In the present embodiment, since the password corresponds to the terminal output data of the present invention, the password receiving means in the following description corresponds to the terminal data obtaining means in the above means.
In the present embodiment, since the effect contents of the variable display device of the gaming machine 1 are changed, the effect contents changing means in the following description corresponds to the operation contents changing means of the gaming machine 1 in the present invention. I do. In addition, a control device 65 (specifically, a CPU in the control device) described later functions as an obtainable period setting unit.
[0150]
<Configuration of gaming machine>
As shown in FIG. 2, a special symbol display device 23 as a variable display device is incorporated in a central portion of the game board 21. The special symbol display device 23 includes a display unit 23A composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD), on which a plurality of symbol columns are displayed. As shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, three symbol rows of an upper symbol row 25, a middle symbol row 27, and a lower symbol row 29 are displayed as these symbol rows. It may be displayed. A background screen or the like is appropriately displayed on the display section 23A.
[0151]
Each of the symbol rows 25, 27, and 29 is basically composed of a plurality of types of a plurality of symbols 31A to 31I and a plurality of symbols 31K, as shown in FIGS. Each of the symbols 31A to 31I is composed of a combination of various “marine creatures” and numbers (1) to (9). More specifically, the symbol 31A is composed of a combination of the numeral (1) and the character "octopus". In addition, the symbol 31B is a numeral (2) and a character of "Harris Bon", the symbol 31C is a numeral (3) and a "turtle" character, the symbol 31D is a numeral (4) and a character of "shark", and the symbol 31E is a symbol. (5) number and "shrimp" character, design 31F is (6) number and "angko" character, design 31G is (7) number and "walrus" character, design 31H is (8) number The character "Telescope" and the symbol 31I are each composed of a combination of the numeral (9) and the character "Crab". The numbers (1) to (9) are arranged in descending order for the upper symbol row 25 and in ascending order for the middle and lower symbol rows 27 and 29. These symbols 31A to 31I can be any of a big hit symbol, a missing reach symbol, and a missing symbol as a special game symbol (these will be described later).
[0152]
The symbol 31K is constituted by various "shell" marks, and is arranged between the symbols 31A to 31I. Further, the symbol 31K can be only a detached symbol.
[0153]
As shown in FIG. 3A, during normal fluctuation, a plurality of symbols 31A to 31I and 31K are scroll-displayed in a horizontal direction (moving from right to left) as if swimming in the sea.
[0154]
As shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol display device 33 is provided above the special symbol display device 23. The ordinary symbol display device 33 includes four holding lamps 35 composed of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a 7-segment display unit 37 composed of LEDs, which is an ordinary symbol display unit.
[0155]
Further, a pair of passing gates 39 is disposed on both left and right sides of the special symbol display device 23. When the game ball 41 passes through the passage gate 39, the normal symbol display device 33 operates. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 33 variably displays numbers from “0” to “9” and displays them in segments on the 7-segment display unit 37, and the numbers are set to predetermined values (in this embodiment, “7”). )), The blade 43A of the starting port 43 is opened for a predetermined number of seconds. Due to this opening, winning in the starting port 43 becomes relatively easy. The normal symbol display device 33 can store up to four times the number of times the game ball 41 has passed through the pass gate 39, and displays the number of holdings on the holding lamp 35. Therefore, even if the game ball 41 passes through the passage gate 39 in a state where the four holding lamps 35 are turned on, the game ball 41 passes through the passing gate 39 as long as the holding lamp 35 is turned on. At least, the normal symbol display device 33 is operated at least according to the number of holdings.
[0156]
In the display section 23A of the special symbol display device 23, the symbol variation (scroll variation) of each symbol row 25, 27, 29 is started based on the winning of the game ball 41 into the starting port 43. In addition, one of the big hit symbol, the missing reach symbol, and the missing symbol is selected, and this is set as the stop symbol. The stop symbol is a symbol displayed when each symbol row 25, 27, 29 stops the symbol change. In the present embodiment, the symbol change is stopped in the order of the upper symbol row 25, the lower symbol row 29, and the middle symbol row 27, but this is merely an example and may be stopped in another order.
[0157]
FIG. 3B is a diagram showing a screen at the time of a big hit on the display unit 23A. As shown in the figure, the jackpot symbol is a symbol for generating a jackpot state as a special game state advantageous to the player after passing through the reach game state (reach state). Specifically, when the fluctuations of all the symbol rows 25, 27, and 29 are stopped, the combination of the displayed symbols 31A to 31I is a predetermined jackpot combination, that is, the same type of symbols 31A to 31I. Is a combination arranged along the jackpot line (for example, (7), (7), (7), (3), (3), (3), etc.), and the symbol constituting the combination is " Jackpot design ".
[0158]
In the present embodiment, a jackpot line is constituted by a central vertical line (see FIG. 3B), left and right vertical lines, and two diagonal (upward and downward) cross lines (5 lines and 5 lines). Called). When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric accessory is activated (the big winning opening 45 is opened), and it becomes possible to obtain a jackpot advantageous to the player, that is, to acquire more prize balls.
[0159]
In addition, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 9, the reach state refers to a state immediately before the big hit (of course, it may not reach the big hit state). The reach state includes a state in which the symbol fluctuation in the lower symbol row 29 stops on the big hit line with the same type of symbol as the stop symbol in the upper symbol row 25. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 5, the upper symbol row 25 and the lower symbol row 29 are stopped at the same symbol 31G on the central vertical line big hit line, and the symbols 31A to 31I and 31K of the middle symbol row 27 are not shown. This shows a state that is still fluctuating. In this case, the jackpot state is generated on condition that the stop symbol on the jackpot line of the middle symbol column 27 is the same symbol (the symbol 31G in the figure) as the upper and lower symbol columns 25 and 29.
[0160]
In the above-mentioned reach state, the symbol fluctuation of the middle symbol row 27 finally stops at the same type of symbol (big hit symbol) as the stopped symbol of both the upper and lower symbol rows 25 and 29, and becomes the big hit state. Also include those that stop at different types of symbols (this is referred to as a “missing reach symbol”) and do not enter a jackpot state (hereinafter, referred to as a “missing reach state”).
[0161]
In the reach state, various reach patterns are set. As the reach pattern, in addition to “normal reach (see FIG. 5) in which the symbols 31A to 31I and 31K of the middle symbol row 27 simply scroll,” “coral reef reach (see FIG. 6)” in which a coral reef 32A is displayed in the background, and "Marin-chan Reach (see Fig. 7)" in which a swimsuit woman 32B (name: Marin-chan) is displayed as a character, "Ripple-reach (see Fig. 8)" in which the background changes to a ripple pattern 32C, character "Sam reach (see FIG. 9)" in which the male person 32D (name: Sam) is displayed. Except for the “normal reach”, these reach patterns can be classified into “super reach” and “premium reach”. In the present embodiment, “reach reach”, “Marine-chan reach” and “ripple reach” constitute “super reach”, and “sam reach” constitutes “premium reach”.
[0162]
When the operation of “super reach” is started, the expected value at which the big hit state occurs (big hit expected value) is higher than in the case of “normal reach”. Furthermore, the “premium reach” is positioned as a rarely-reachable reach, and is configured so that a jackpot state can occur with an extremely high probability when this reach is rendered and displayed. I have.
[0163]
These reach patterns are determined based on the reach type determination counter CV shown in FIG.
[0164]
In the present embodiment, the effect in each of the reach states is changed by the gaming machine 1 receiving the password from the mobile phone 3. As an example, the background and the character are changed. In the change of the background, for example, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 15, a special reach is displayed in which the background is replaced with the background of the sea covered with the seagrass 34 instead of the normal background. FIG. 11 shows the case of “Special Normal Reach”, FIG. 12 shows the case of “Special Coral Reef Reach”, FIG. 13 shows the case of “Special Marine Reach”, FIG. 14 shows the case of “Special Ripple Reach”, and FIG. "Special Sam Reach".
The change of the character is, for example, performed by changing the character to a sea creature and changing it to various dog characters 38A to 38I shown in FIG. 10 (see FIGS. 11 to 15).
[0165]
Next, a description will be given of a game state suggestion unit that suggests that a predetermined game state will be set in advance (so-called advance notice). In addition, as the game state suggesting means, there are means for suggesting that the symbol will be in the reach state, means for suggesting that the symbol will be the big hit symbol, and other means for indicating the gaming state, but in this embodiment, A reach variation suggestion means (hereinafter, simply referred to as “reach notice”) that suggests that the vehicle will be in the reach state in advance will be described as a typical example.
[0166]
Reach announcements include a first reach announcement that warns of a potential "normal reach" and a second reach announcement that warns of a potential "super reach" or "premium reach." .
[0167]
In the first reach notice, as shown in FIG. 17, a large amount of bubbles 50 is displayed to move upward from below the display unit 23A. This is an effect display as if air bubbles rise from the sea floor toward the sea surface. In addition, as shown in FIG. 18, the second reach announcement is effect-displayed such that a large school of fish 53 (hereinafter referred to as “fish school”) moves while swimming from right to left. More specifically, FIG. 18 shows that the upper symbol row 25 and the lower symbol row 29 are stopped at the same symbol 31G on the central vertical line jackpot line, and the symbols 31A to 31I and 31K of the middle symbol row 27 are still in place. The state is changing. From this state, it is displayed that the school of fish 53 moves in the same direction as the upper, middle, and lower symbol rows 25, 27, and 29 (from right to left in FIG. 18).
[0168]
Then, a plurality of types of reach announcement patterns can be created based on the presence / absence of the second reach announcement and the presence / absence of the first reach announcement. More specifically, there are three types of reach announcement patterns such as no reach announcement as reach announcement pattern 0, only first reach announcement as reach announcement pattern 1, and first reach announcement + second reach announcement display as reach announcement pattern 2. Have been.
[0169]
These reach announcement patterns are determined based on the reach announcement type determination counter CY shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the expected value of the occurrence of the jackpot state is different depending on the reach announcement pattern.
[0170]
It has already been described that the symbol variation of each of the symbol rows 25, 27, and 29 is started based on the winning of the game ball 41 into the starting opening 43. However, the gaming ball 41 further wins the starting opening 43 during the variation display. In this case, the corresponding variable display is performed after the current variable display ends. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of variable displays to be suspended is determined for each model of gaming machine. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of suspensions is set to four, but this is not a limitation.
[0171]
As shown in FIG. 2, in the display device 23, a holding lamp 54 formed of a light emitting diode (LED) is incorporated above the display unit 23A. The number of the holding lamps 54 is the same as the maximum number of holdings described above (four in this case). The hold lamp 54 is turned on each time the variable display is held, and is turned off with the execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold. In addition, various lamps for enhancing the gaming effect are attached to a plurality of locations of the gaming machine 1. These lamps change their lighting state (extinguishing, lighting, blinking, etc.) according to the progress of the game. Further, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a speaker (not shown) that generates a sound effect in accordance with the progress of the game.
[0172]
Further, in order to detect the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 that changes according to the operation of the player, in the present embodiment, the game board 21 includes a through switch 55, a start-up switch 57, a V-zone switch 59, and a count-down switch. A switch 61 and the like are provided. The through switch 55 detects that the game ball 41 has passed through the pass gate 39, the starting port switch 57 detects that the game ball 41 has entered the starting port 43, and the V zone switch 59 detects that the game ball 41 has passed. The winning in the V zone of the special winning opening 45 is detected, and the count switch 61 detects the winning of the gaming ball 41 in the special winning opening 45.
[0173]
In the present embodiment, the solenoid 63 for the special winning opening, the special symbol display device 23 (display unit 23A), the respective holding lamps 35 and 54, and the speakers are respectively driven and controlled based on the detection results of the switches 55, 57, 59 and 61. For this purpose, a control device 65 is provided.
[0174]
The control device 65 includes a main board that performs main control of the gaming machine 1 and various sub-boards such as a volume control board, an LED board, and a payout control board. The control device 65 is provided with a symbol display control board 65A as a sub-board, and drives and controls the special symbol display device 23 based on a signal input from a main board of the control device 65 or a communication control board 80 described later. .
[0175]
The communication control board 80 controls communication processing performed with the mobile phone 3 via the infrared light emitting unit 91 and the infrared light receiving unit 93. The specific configuration of the communication control board 80 will be described later in detail. Each control board 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.
[0176]
In the present embodiment, one of the controls by the control device 65 is a game mode switching control. In the present embodiment, basically, two modes are prepared. That is, for example, a normal mode in which a jackpot game state is generated with a low probability of about 1/300, and a high probability mode in which a jackpot game state is generated with a high probability of about 1/60, which is about five times that of the normal mode (hereinafter, for convenience) "Probable change mode").
[0177]
Note that, in general, the concept of the probability change mode is to (1) increase the probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 37 as compared with normal times, and increase the chance of opening the blades 43A of the starting port 43. (2) shortening the fluctuation time of the numbers in the 7-segment display section 37, (3) increasing the opening time of the blade 43A (and / or increasing the number of winnings), (4) special symbol display device Although the change time of the symbols 31A to 31I and 31K of the display unit 23A of the 23 is shortened, and (5) the jackpot probability is higher than that in the normal mode, for example, in the probable change mode in the present embodiment, In addition to 5), all the items (1) to (4) are executed.
[0178]
When the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the normal mode is set. After that, when the jackpot game state is set, the next game mode is suggested (notified) in relation to FIGS. 31A to 31I which are finally stopped and displayed. More specifically, when the big hit symbol is any of the even symbols 31B, 31D, 31F, and 31H, the normal mode is set in the next game. In the case where the big hit symbol is any of the odd symbols 31A, 31C, 31E, 31G, and 31I, in the next game, the probable mode is set as the special mode.
[0179]
An external connection terminal plate 70 is connected to an output port of the control device 65. The external connection terminal plate 70 includes output terminals 70 </ b> A to 70 </ b> A for a hall computer connected to a hall computer (management computer), and output terminals 70 a to 70 i for a communication control board connected to the communication control board 80. It has.
[0180]
Here, the output terminals 70A and 70a output a “symbol variation signal” indicating that symbol variation has occurred in the special symbol display device 23 when the gaming ball 41 wins the starting port 43.
[0181]
The output terminals 70B and 70b output a "big hit signal" indicating that a big hit is occurring.
[0182]
The output terminals 70C and 70c output a "normal reach signal" indicating that a normal reach is occurring.
[0183]
The output terminals 70D and 70d output a “coral reef reach signal” indicating that coral reef reach is occurring.
[0184]
The output terminals 70E and 70e output a “Marine-chan reach signal” indicating that Marin-chan reach is occurring.
[0185]
The output terminals 70F and 70f output a “ripple reach signal” indicating that a ripple reach is occurring.
[0186]
Further, the output terminals 70G and 70g output a “sum reach signal” indicating that thumb reach is occurring.
[0187]
The output terminals 70H and 70h output a “firing switch signal” indicating whether or not the gaming ball 41 is being fired by the ball firing device. When the “fire switch signal” is on, the game ball 41 is being fired. In other words, when the game ball is being played, the game ball 41 is being fired. In other words, this indicates that the game has been stopped.
[0188]
The output terminals 70I and 70i output a password match signal indicating that the password is received by the gaming machine 1 and that the password matches the password stored in the gaming machine 1.
[0189]
The communication control board 80 is a circuit board on which an electronic control circuit for performing infrared communication with the mobile phone 3 carried by the player is mounted. More specifically, as shown in the block diagram of FIG. 20, the game apparatus includes an interface circuit (I / F) 81, a CPU 83, a ROM 85, a RAM 87, and a nonvolatile memory 88, and is provided on the game board 21. The notification lamp 89 as the notified means, the infrared light emitting unit 91 as the data transmitting means (information transmitting means), and the infrared light receiving unit 93 as the terminal data obtaining means are connected.
[0190]
The notification lamp 89 is a lamp for visually notifying the player that the transmission of the game information has become possible. The notification lamp 89 is turned on when there is game information that can be transmitted, and turned off when there is no game information that can be transmitted. In addition, the notification lamp 89 flashes while the game information is being transmitted from the infrared light emitting unit 91, and turns off when the transmission is completed, so that the player can visually confirm the transmission state of the game information. I can do it.
[0191]
The infrared light emitting section 91 is a light emitting device for transmitting game information and the like to the mobile phone 3 as an infrared signal.
[0192]
The infrared light receiving section 93 is a light receiving device for receiving an infrared signal of a password transmitted from the mobile phone 3. Since the infrared signal has directivity, the game is performed by causing the infrared light receiving section 208 and the infrared light emitting section 209 of the mobile phone 3 to face the infrared light emitting section 91 and the infrared light receiving section 93 of the gaming machine 1. The device 1 and the mobile phone 3 are mutually specified as communication partners. Further, since the infrared signal is output from the infrared light emitting section 91 toward the front (the player side), the infrared signals do not interfere with each other in the gaming machines 1 arranged adjacent to each other.
[0193]
The interface section 81 is connected to the output terminals 70 a to 70 i for the communication control board 80 of the external connection terminal board 70 via a communication line, and outputs “symbol variation signal”, “big hit signal”, and “normal reach” output from the terminals. Signal, Coral Reef Reach Signal, Marin-chan Reach Signal, Ripple Reach Signal, Sam Reach Signal, Launch Signal Switch Signal, and an electronic circuit that outputs a Password Match Signal .
[0194]
The CPU 83 is a control device for controlling each part of the communication control board 80, and reads a control program from the ROM 85 and executes it. Note that the CPU 83 also functions as the abnormality detecting means and the determining means described in the above means.
[0195]
The ROM 85 is a read-only storage medium that stores a control program for controlling each unit of the communication control board 80, various data, and the like. Further, a password storage area 85A is provided in the ROM, and stores a password for changing the effect contents of the gaming machine 1, which will be described later, in this embodiment, a password "12345".
[0196]
The RAM 87 includes a work area used by the CPU 83, the number of fluctuations HC described later, a normal reach information counter NC, a coral reef reach information counter SC, a marine reach information counter MC, a ripple reach information counter HAC, a sum reach information counter SAC, and a jackpot information counter OC. Has a game information data storage area 87A for storing a password, a password storage area 87B for storing a password distributed from the server 7 described later and transmitted from the player's mobile phone 3, and a transmission buffer 87C for transmitting game information. Storage medium.
[0197]
The non-volatile memory 88 is a writable non-volatile storage medium for storing the game information counter 88A in a non-volatile manner. The value of the game information counter 88A stored in the non-volatile memory 88 is, for example, counted up one by one corresponding to the number of times of change, and is stored and held even after the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned off.
[0198]
In addition, in order to perform image control as shown in each of the above-described embodiments, the symbol display control board 65A and the external display control board 150A can be configured as shown below, for example. Note that the symbol display control means functions as the first display control device described in the above means, and the external display control board functions as the second display control device. Here, an image data ROM 164 is provided in the display control board 65A as effect data storage means for storing effect data for performing an image effect. On the other hand, an image data ROM 154 is provided in the external display control board 150A as terminal output-related data storage means for storing terminal output-related data for displaying information relating to terminal output data. The effect data is read based on a signal from a main control device (control device 65) that performs main control of the game, while the terminal output data is controlled based on the acquisition of the terminal output data. Is read out based on the control by the acquisition-related control device (here, the communication control board 80) which is configured separately from the main control device that performs the control. Here, while the terminal output data obtaining means and the second display control device are configured to be connected, a signal output from the terminal output data obtaining means is transmitted to a main control provided in the control device 65. It is configured to be input to the second display control device (that is, the external display control device 150A) without passing through the device. Note that a configuration in which a command buffer, a task buffer, a sprite chain, a frame memory, a VDP, a program ROM, and the like are arranged on each of the control boards 65A and 150A is shown. For a configuration in which image display control is performed using these devices, Are well-known, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted. Note that a configuration in which information can be transmitted from the control device 65 to the communication control board 80 may be adopted.
[0199]
Then, the image display using the effect data is performed on the special symbol display device 23, and the image display using the terminal output related data is performed on the external display device 150, so that the image effect in the game and the terminal output are performed. The display of information about data is performed in parallel. In the example of FIG. 58, information is input from the control device 65 and the communication control board 80 to the external display control board 150A, and one of the control device 65 and the communication control board 80 is used. Alternatively, the display timing of the information display on the terminal output data can be determined based on both information.
[0200]
Further, here, effect data is stored in storage area 164A in image data ROM 164, and image data for displaying explanatory information on the external display device is stored in storage area 164B in ROM 164. Images based on these data are combined and displayed in parallel as shown in FIG. 36 and the like under the control of the VDP 162 and the like.
[0201]
<Configuration of mobile communication terminal>
Next, the configuration of the mobile phone 3 for performing infrared communication with the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in the front view of FIG. 21, the mobile phone 3 includes a case 202, a key operation unit 204, a liquid crystal panel (display unit) 206, and an infrared light receiving unit 208 as an information receiving unit that receives information signals from the gaming machine 1. , And an infrared light emitting unit 209 as password transmitting means for transmitting a password information signal to the gaming machine 1. 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 section 208 is arranged on the left side 202b of the case 202 together with the infrared light emitting section 209.
[0202]
Next, the electric circuit configuration of the mobile phone 3 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The mobile phone 3 includes a wireless unit 210, an audio circuit 212, a receiver 214, a microphone 216, a transmission / reception antenna 218, a nonvolatile 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.
[0203]
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 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. Note that the control unit 222 functions as an information transmitting unit that transmits an information signal, player identification information, and the like to the management server 7 via a communication network, and a password receiving unit that receives a password transmitted from the management server 7. .
[0204]
Also, a request signal transmission program for transmitting a transmission request signal for requesting the gaming machine 1 to transmit game information, a game information receiving program for receiving game information, and a password transmitted from the management server 7 are transmitted to the gaming machine 1. For example, a password transmission program for transmission to a non-volatile memory 220 is downloaded from an Internet homepage or the like operated by a game machine maker or the like. Also, a player ID including player name information as player identification information is stored in the non-volatile memory 220.
[0205]
It should be noted that the player ID is given when a member is registered on an Internet homepage or the like operated by a gaming machine maker or the like, and is given, for example, as “X0012345”. Here, “X00” is a header indicating a player ID, and “12345” is a member number.
[0206]
<Configuration of Management Server>
Next, the management server 7 will be described in detail. The management server 7 can be connected to the mobile phone 3 owned by the player via the Internet 5. FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the gaming machine information management server 7. As shown in FIG. 23, the gaming machine information management server 7 is provided with a CPU 100 for controlling the management server 7, and the CPU 100 stores a RAM 103 for temporarily storing various data, a BIOS, and the like. The ROM 105 is connected to an I / O bus 107 that mediates data transfer. A hard disk device 109 is connected to the I / O bus 107. The hard disk device 109 has a player database storage area 111, a point table storage area 112, a password storage area 113, and other information storage areas 114, which will be described in detail later. , A program storage area 115 is provided.
[0207]
A video controller 116, a key controller 117, and a LAN card 119 are connected to the I / O bus 107, a CRT 121 is connected to the video controller 116, a keyboard 123 is connected to the key controller 117, and a LAN A router 125 is connected to the card 119, and the router 125 is connected to the Internet 5.
[0208]
In the player database storage area 111 provided in the hard disk device 109, a player database 130 (FIG. 24) storing individual information of players is stored. The player database 130 is separately created for each type of gaming machine. For example, FIG. 24 shows the player database 130 in the case where there are two types of gaming machines, the story A, and the story B, and as shown in FIGS. A different player database is created for each player. In the player database 130, a gaming machine ID (model name number) and a model name are stored, and in correspondence with the player ID, a player name, a player's e-mail address, the number of points acquired by the player, Data on whether or not a password has been acquired is stored.
The gaming machine ID (corresponding to the gaming machine identification information of the present invention) has a structure of "model name number + gaming machine unique number". For example, in the present embodiment, the gaming machine ID "A0112345" “A01” represents the model name “Story A”, and “B01” of the gaming machine ID “B0112345” represents the model name “Story B”. The number following “A01” or “B01” is a gaming machine unique number for identifying a gaming table. Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, a description will be given assuming that there are two types of game machines, a story machine A and a story machine B story.
[0209]
The point table 132 is stored in the point table storage area 112. The point table 132 stores the number of points given according to the state of the game. The point table 132 in FIG. 25 shows an example of the point table 132 for Story A. In the point table 132, when a symbol change is performed, in other words, when the starting opening 43 is won, “1” points are given for each symbol change, and when a big hit occurs, one big hit is given. 10 points will be awarded, and if a normal reach occurs, 2 points will be awarded per normal reach. If a coral reef occurs, 5 points will be awarded per coral reef. If Marin-chan reach occurs, "5" points will be awarded for each Marin-chan reach, and if ripple reach occurs, "5" points will be awarded for each ripple reach, and Sam Reach will occur In this case, "7" points are awarded for each thumb reach.
[0210]
The password table 134 shown in FIG. 26 is stored in the password storage area 113. The password table 134 stores a password determined for each model and conditions for acquiring the password. For example, in FIG. 26, for the model name “Story A”, when the number of points is 1000 or more, a password is acquired, indicating that the password is “12345”, and for the model name “Story B”, the number of points is 2000 Then, a password is obtained, indicating that the password is “98765”.
[0211]
The other information storage area 114 stores any other data other than the above, and the program storage area 115 stores various programs executed by the management server 7.
[0212]
<Description of operation>
(Operation of gaming machine)
Next, the operation and effect of the gaming machine 1 configured as described above will be described. First, various routines executed by the control device 65 will be described with reference to flowcharts. Each processing of the routine is executed based on the counter group and the flag FE.
[0213]
The counter group includes a round counter CR, a hold counter CH, a winning counter CE, an internal random number counter CI, a missed reach random number counter CO, a jackpot symbol random number counter CB, and upper, middle, and lower symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, CDB, and reach. It comprises a type determination counter CV, a reach announcement type determination counter CY, and the like.
[0214]
The round counter CR is for counting the number of rounds, and the winning counter CE is for counting the winning number of the game balls 41 to the special winning opening 45. The hold counter CH is for counting the number of times the variable display is held, and takes the values “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” in order. Here, CH = 0 means that the state is not suspended.
[0215]
The internal random number counter CI shown in FIG. 27 (a) is for determining a jackpot state in the special symbol display device 23. The off-reach random number counter CO is for determining whether or not to perform display in the off-reach state, and the jackpot symbol random number counter CB is for determining a jackpot symbol. These counters CI, CO, and CB update their values within a predetermined range at predetermined time intervals (for example, “2 ms”). Each value is read out as a random number according to a predetermined condition. Each of the counters CI, CO, and CB returns to an initial value when each value becomes a specific value.
[0216]
The upper, middle, and lower symbol random number counters CDU, CDC, and CDB are used to determine an off-stop symbol and the like. The upper symbol random number counter CDU updates the value within a predetermined range every predetermined time (for example, “2 ms”), and returns to an initial value when the value reaches a specific value. The medium symbol random number counter CDC updates the value within a predetermined range every time the upper symbol random number counter CDU makes one cycle, and returns to the initial value when it reaches a specific value. The lower symbol random number counter CDB updates the value within a predetermined range every time the middle symbol random number counter CDC makes a round, and returns to an initial value when it reaches a specific value.
[0219]
The reach type determination counter CV shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 27B is used to select one of the above-described plurality of types of reach patterns, and is provided at predetermined time intervals (for example, upper symbol random numbers). The value (random number value) is updated each time the counter CDU makes one round, and when the value reaches a specific value, the value is returned to the initial value. However, each reach pattern is weighted, and the probability of each reach pattern being selected is different. However, the numerical values in FIG. 16 are merely examples, and the probability of selecting each reach pattern is arbitrary.
[0218]
The reach notice type determination counter CY shown in FIGS. 19 and 27 (c) is used to select one of the above-described plural kinds of reach notice patterns, and is provided at predetermined time intervals (for example, The value (random value) is updated each time the symbol random number counter CDU makes one cycle, and when the value reaches a specific value, the value is returned to the initial value. However, the numerical values in FIG. 19 are merely examples, and the probability of each reach announcement pattern being selected is arbitrary.
[0219]
The winning determination flag FE is used to determine whether or not a winning has occurred in the V zone. The flag FE is set to “0” when there is no winning, and is automatically set to “1” when there is a winning.
[0220]
By the way, when the game is started by the player, the control device 65 performs a special electric accessory control routine of FIG. In the special electric accessory control routine, the player transmits a password from the mobile phone 3 to the gaming machine 1 at a predetermined timing, so that in the reach operation processing routine, which will be described later, the background change processing and the character change processing are performed. It is configured to perform a reach operation.
[0221]
In the special electric accessory control routine, first, in step S10, it is determined whether or not there is a winning in the starting opening 43 of the game ball 41 based on the detection result of the starting opening switch 57.
If this determination condition is not satisfied, the special electric accessory control routine ends, and if it is satisfied, in step S20, each value of each counter CI, CO, CB, CDU, CDC, CDB, CV, CY is obtained. At the same time, a departure symbol is obtained based on the values of CDU, CDC and CDB. Here, acquisition refers to a process of reading the value of each counter and storing the value in a memory.
[0222]
Next, in step S30, the control device 65 executes a symbol variation start process. More specifically, as shown in the "variation start processing routine" in FIG. 30, in step 31, the symbol variation signal is turned on and output to the output terminal 70a. Next, in step S33, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter CI is a big hit value. If the value of the internal random number counter CI is a big hit value (S33: YES), in step S35, the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit value is stored in the memory as a stop symbol. At the same time, a temporary stop symbol is also stored in preparation for the case of going through a “re-lottery process” described later, and the process proceeds to step S37.
[0223]
On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S33 is not satisfied, in step S39, it is determined whether the value of the out-of-reach random number counter CO is the same as a predetermined out-of-reach value. If the value of the out-reach random number counter CO is the same as the out-reach value (S39: YES), in step S41, the symbol corresponding to the out-reach value (out-reach symbol) is stored in the memory as a stop symbol. .
[0224]
Further, when the determination condition in step S39 is not satisfied (S39: NO), in step S43, the symbol lost in step S20 is stored in the memory as a stopped symbol, and the process proceeds to step S45.
[0225]
The process proceeds from step S35 or step S41, and in step S37, a reach pattern is acquired based on the reach type determination counter CV. That is, one of the above-described “normal reach”, “coral reef reach”, “Marine-chan reach”, “ripple reach”, and “sam reach” is determined based on the reach type determination counter CV.
[0226]
In step S37, the reach pattern is acquired, and the reach notice pattern is acquired based on the reach notice type determination counter CY. That is, one of the above-described reach notice patterns 0 to 2 is determined based on the reach notice type determination counter CY.
[0227]
Then, the process proceeds from step S37 or step S43, in step S45, the symbol change of the special symbol display device 23 is started, and the process proceeds to step S47.
[0228]
In step S47, a “first reach notification operation processing routine” is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31, in step S48, it is determined whether or not the reach announcement pattern acquired in step S37 is reach announcement pattern 1 or 2. If an affirmative determination is made in step S48 (S48: YES), a first reach notification operation process is executed in step S49. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, after the symbols 31A to 31I and 31K of the upper, middle, and lower symbol columns 25, 27, and 29 displayed on the display unit 23A of the special symbol display device 23 start to change, The effect is displayed such that a large amount of bubbles 50 move upward from below the display section 23A. When the player visually recognizes such an effect, the player can have a sense of expectation for the occurrence of the reach state.
[0229]
On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S48 (S48: NO), the reach announcement pattern is "0", and in this case, the first reach announcement operation processing routine ends without performing the first reach announcement process. I do.
After the first reach announcement process described above, the symbol variation signal is turned off in step S51 of FIG. 30, and then the variation start process routine is ended.
[0230]
As described above, after executing the processing of step S30 (“variation start processing routine”), the control device 65 converts the symbols 31A to 31I and 31K in both the upper and lower symbol rows 25 and 29 in step S40 of FIG. Replace with the stop symbol stored in any of the processes of steps S35, S41, and S43 (if a "re-lottery process" is performed, replace with a temporary stop symbol). Then, the symbol fluctuation is stopped so that the symbols 31A to 31I and 31K after the replacement are displayed in the upper and lower symbol columns 25 and 29.
[0231]
Next, in step S50, control device 65 performs a second reach notification operation process. Specifically, as shown in the “second reach notification operation processing routine” in FIG. 32, in step S52, it is determined whether the reach notification pattern acquired in step S37 is reach notification pattern 2. Then, when an affirmative determination is made (S52: YES), in step S53, the control device 65 executes a second reach notification process. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, the second reach notice is displayed such that the school of fish 53 moves from right to left.
[0232]
On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in step S52 (S52: NO), the control device 65 ends the second reach notification operation processing routine without performing the second reach notification processing.
[0233]
Subsequently, after passing through the “second reach notification operation processing routine”, the control device 65 performs reach operation processing as effect content changing means in step S70 (FIG. 28).
More specifically, as shown in the "reach operation processing routine" in FIGS. 33 to 35, in step S71, it is determined whether or not a reach state has occurred. If it is determined that the reach state has not occurred (S71: NO), the processing of this routine is terminated and the routine returns.
[0234]
Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S71: YES), in step S73, it is determined whether the password match signal is ON. The password match signal is turned on when the password is received by the gaming machine 1 at a predetermined timing as described later and the password matches the password stored in the ROM 85. If it is determined in step 73 that the password match signal is ON (S73: YES), then in step 90, a special reach operation process involving background change and character change, which will be described in detail later, is performed.
[0235]
If it is determined in step 73 that the password match signal is not ON, that is, if the password match signal is OFF (S73: NO), a password input message is displayed in step S75 (corresponding to a notification unit). For example, the password input message of FIG. 36 is displayed on the external display device 105 for a predetermined time. By displaying in this way, it is possible to prevent the user from forgetting to enter the password. In this message, it is desirable that the password transmission method be displayed at the same time. In FIG. 36, during the obtainable period, the information display relating to the terminal output data and the image presentation in the game on the image display device are performed in parallel on different display devices, so that the important It is configured to transmit information.
[0236]
Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37, the infrared light receiving section 93 as the terminal data acquisition means is arranged near the external display device 150 for displaying information on the terminal output data. It is configured to display operation explanation information on the operation of the mobile communication terminal as shown. Here, “information on the location of the terminal communication terminal” is displayed as “operation explanation information on the operation of the mobile communication terminal”. More specifically, the information output unit (portable Explanatory information that prompts the user to direct the information emitting unit (infrared light receiving unit 93) of the gaming machine 1 to the information emitting unit relating to the arrangement position of the communication terminal is displayed as "information relating to the arrangement position of the terminal communication terminal".
[0237]
Subsequently, in step 77, it is determined whether or not the password match signal is ON. If it is determined in step 77 that the password match signal is ON (S77: YES), special reach operation processing is performed in step 90.
If it is determined in step 77 that the password match signal is ON (S77: YES), the message indicates that the player has received, for example, the infrared light receiving unit 208 and the infrared light emitting unit of the mobile phone 3 as shown in FIG. 209 is a case where the password is transmitted while facing and approaching the infrared receiving unit 93.
[0238]
If it is determined in step 77 that the password match signal is OFF (S77: NO), the special reach operation process is not performed, and both the background change and the character change are performed in steps S120 to S167 shown in FIG. No normal reach operation is performed (see FIGS. 5 to 9).
[0239]
Next, the special reach operation processing in step 90 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Note that, in the special reach operation processing routine, in any of the special normal reach operation process, the special coral reef reach operation process, the special marine reach operation process, the special ripple reach operation process, and the special thumb reach operation process, the background is Various dog characters 38A to 38I are used as the background of the sea covered with seaweeds 34 and the characters. By changing the background and the character in this way, it is possible to show the effect contents that cannot be normally seen to the player.
[0240]
In the special reach operation processing routine, first, in step 95, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S37 is “normal reach”. If an affirmative determination is made (S95: YES), in step S97, the control device 65 executes a special normal reach operation process. More specifically, after performing the background change process and the character change process, the various lamps blink, and as shown in FIG. 11, the symbols 31A to 31I and 31K of the middle symbol row 27 are fluctuated and displayed more slowly than before. To end the special reach processing routine.
[0241]
If a negative determination is made in step S95 (S95: NO), the process proceeds to step S99. In step S99, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S37 is “coral reef reach”. If an affirmative determination is made (S99: YES), a special coral reef reach operation process is performed in step 101.
[0242]
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the control device 65 first performs the same processing operation as the “special normal reach” described above for a predetermined time, then causes the coral reef 32A to appear and display in the background and ends the special reach processing routine. I do.
[0243]
If a negative determination is made in step S99 (S99: NO), the process proceeds to step S103. In step S103, the control device 65 determines whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S37 is “Marine-chan reach”. If an affirmative determination is made (S103: YES), in step S105, special marine-chan reach operation processing is performed.
[0244]
More specifically, the control device 65 first performs the same processing operation as the above-mentioned “special normal reach” for a predetermined time, causes the character of Marin-chan 32B to appear and display as shown in FIG. 13, and ends the special reach processing routine.
[0245]
When a negative determination is made in step S103 (S103: NO), the process proceeds to step S107. In step S107, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S37 is “ripple reach”. If an affirmative determination is made (S107: YES), a special ripple reach operation process is performed in step S109. More specifically, the control device 65 first performs a processing operation similar to the above-described “special normal reach” for a predetermined time, and thereafter changes the background to a ripple pattern 32C as shown in FIG. 14 and ends the special reach processing routine. .
[0246]
When a negative determination is made in step S107 (S107: NO), the process proceeds to step S111. In step S111, special sum reach operation processing is performed.
[0247]
More specifically, the control device 65 first performs a processing operation similar to the above-described “special normal reach” for a predetermined period of time, and thereafter displays and displays the character of the thumb 32D as shown in FIG. 15, and ends the special reach processing routine. .
[0248]
On the other hand, in step S77 in FIG. 33, details of the reach operation in which neither background change nor character change is performed when the password match signal is determined to be OFF (S77: NO) are as follows.
[0249]
First, in step S120 of FIG. 35, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S37 is “normal reach”. If an affirmative determination is made (S120: YES), in step 123, the normal reach signal is turned on and output to the output terminal 70c.
Subsequently, in step 125, the control device 65 executes a normal reach operation process. More specifically, various lamps are blinked, and as shown in FIG. 5, the symbols 31A to 31I and 31K of the middle symbol row 27 are fluctuated and displayed more slowly than before. Next, in step 127, after the normal reach signal is turned off, the reach operation processing routine ends.
[0250]
When a negative determination is made in step S120 (S120: NO), the process proceeds to step S130. In step S130, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S37 is "coral reef reach". If an affirmative determination is made (S130: YES), in step 133, the coral reef reach signal is turned on and output to the output terminal 70d. Subsequently, in step 135, a coral reef reach operation process is performed.
[0251]
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the control device 65 first performs a processing operation similar to the above-described “normal reach” for a predetermined time, and then causes the coral reef 32A to appear and display in the background. Next, in step 137, after the coral reef reach signal is turned off, the reach operation processing routine ends.
[0252]
If a negative determination is made in step S130 (S130: NO), the process proceeds to step S140. In step S140, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S37 is "Marine-chan reach". If an affirmative determination is made (S140: YES), in step 143, the Marin-chan reach signal is turned ON and output to the output terminal 70e. Subsequently, in step 145, a marine-chan reach operation process is performed.
[0253]
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the control device 65 first performs a processing operation similar to the above-described “normal reach” for a predetermined time, and then causes the marine-chan 32B to appear and be displayed. Next, in step 147, after the marine reach signal is turned off, the reach operation processing routine is terminated.
[0254]
If a negative determination is made in step S140 (S140: NO), the process proceeds to step S150. In step S150, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S37 is “ripple reach”. If an affirmative determination is made (S150: YES), in step 153, the ripple reach signal is turned ON and output to the output terminal 70f. Subsequently, in step 155, a ripple reach operation process is performed.
[0255]
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the control device 65 first performs a processing operation similar to the above-described “normal reach” for a predetermined time, and then changes the background to a ripple pattern 32C. Next, in step 157, after the ripple reach signal is turned off, the reach operation processing routine ends.
[0256]
If a negative determination is made in step S150 (S150: NO), the process proceeds to step S160. In step 160, the sum reach signal is turned on and output to the output terminal 70g. Then, in step S165, a thumb reach operation process is performed.
[0257]
More specifically, the control device 65 first performs a processing operation similar to the above-described “normal reach” for a predetermined period of time, and thereafter causes the character of the thumb 32D to appear and be displayed as shown in FIG. Next, in step 167, after the sum reach signal is turned off, the reach operation processing routine ends.
[0258]
Next, the control device 65 stops the symbol change in the middle symbol 27 in step 180 of FIG.
[0259]
Subsequently, in step S190, the control device 65 executes a re-lottery process. More specifically, as shown in the re-lottery processing routine of FIG. 38, the control device 65 first determines in step S191 whether or not the current re-lottery execution condition is satisfied. Here, the re-lottery execution conditions include that this time is a big hit, that the once stopped big hit symbols are the symbols 31B, 31D, 31F, and 31H to which the normal mode is given, and that the re-drawing is performed with a predetermined probability. The execution of the lottery is determined (determined based on a separate counter or the like). When the re-lottery execution condition is not satisfied, the process returns without performing any processing.
[0260]
On the other hand, when the re-lottery execution condition is satisfied (S191: YES), the symbols 31A to 31I and 31K are replaced in step S193. That is, replacement display is performed on the final stop symbol stored in step S35.
[0261]
After performing the re-lottery process, the control device 65 next determines whether or not the combination of the symbols 31A to 31I is a winning combination in step S200 of FIG. At this time, it is also confirmed whether or not the replacement of the stopped symbols has been correctly performed. If this determination condition is not satisfied (S200: NO), the special electric accessory control routine ends. When the combination of the symbols 31A to 31I is a winning combination (S200: YES), the process proceeds to step S210. Then, in step S210, the big hit signal is turned on and output to the output terminal 70b.
[0262]
Subsequently, in step S220, the control device 65 clears the round counter CR to “0”. At this time, a big hit notification is displayed on the display unit 23A by the control device 65.
[0263]
Next, in step S230 (see FIG. 29), the control device 65 clears the winning counter CE to “0” and sets the winning determination flag FE to “0”. In the following step S240, the round counter CR is incremented by "1".
[0264]
Further, in step S250, the control device 65 excites the special winning opening solenoid 63. Then, the shutter falls and becomes substantially horizontal, and the special winning opening 45 is opened. With this opening, it is possible to win a prize in the V zone and the winning passage of the game ball 41.
[0265]
Next, in step S260, the control device 65 determines whether or not the value of the winning counter CE is smaller than a predetermined value CEmax. If this determination condition is satisfied, it is determined in step S270 whether the scheduled closing time of the special winning opening 45 has not yet come. If this determination condition is satisfied, that is, if the scheduled closing time has not come (S270: YES), the process returns to step S260. As a result, the special winning opening 41 continues to be opened unless more game balls 41 than the predetermined value CEmax are won after the opening of the special winning opening 45 or the scheduled closing time comes. On the other hand, if either step S260 or step S270 is not satisfied, in step S280, the control device 65 demagnetizes the large winning opening solenoid 63. Then, the shutter is raised to be in a substantially vertical state, and the special winning opening 45 is closed.
[0266]
Subsequently, in step S290, control device 65 determines whether or not the value of round counter CR is smaller than a predetermined value CRmax. When the value of the round counter CR is smaller than the predetermined value CRmax, it is determined in a succeeding step S300 whether or not the winning determination flag FE is "1". If the winning determination flag FE is "1", the process returns to step S230. Therefore, once the jackpot gaming state occurs, the cycle of opening and closing the special winning opening 45 is repeated until the continuation condition for the game ball 41 winning in the V zone is satisfied a predetermined value CRmax times. For example, if the predetermined value CEmax is set to “10”, the opening time of the special winning opening 45 is set to “about 29.5 seconds”, and the predetermined value CRmax is set to “16”, the special winning opening is set. After the opening of the 45, when one of the following conditions is satisfied: (1) ten game balls 41 win in the special winning opening 45, and (2) approximately 29.5 seconds elapse. The mouth 45 is closed. This cycle of opening and closing the special winning opening 45 is repeated at most 16 times on condition that the gaming ball 41 wins in the V zone. If any one of the determination conditions in step S290 or step S300 is not satisfied, in step 310, it is determined that the jackpot state has ended, and the jackpot signal is turned off.
[0267]
Then, in step S320, the fact that the jackpot state has ended is displayed on the display unit 23A. At the same time, a process of notifying the next game mode is executed. More specifically, when the big hit symbols of this time are the even symbols 31B, 31D, 31F, and 31H, a display indicating that the mode is the normal mode is displayed on the display unit 23A. When the big hit symbols are odd symbols 31A, 31C, 31E, 31G, and 31I, the display unit 23A displays that the mode is the probable change mode. As the notification mode, for example, a background screen on the display unit 23A is changed, characters are displayed, a lamp is turned on, or a notification is made by voice.
[0268]
Then, after executing the mode notification processing in step S320, the control device 24 ends the "special electric accessory control routine".
[0269]
(Communication control board)
Next, a game information storage processing routine in the communication control board 80 will be described with reference to a flowchart of FIG. This routine is performed to temporarily store the game information transmitted from the gaming machine 1 to the mobile phone 3 and then transmitted from the mobile phone 3 to the management server 7 via the Internet 5. Is performed to store information on a game state obtained by integrating the number of fluctuations, the number of jackpots, the number of normal reach, the number of coral reef reach, the number of ripple reach, the number of marine reach, and the number of sum reach, that is, game information. This routine is repeatedly called and executed by the communication control board 80 at a predetermined cycle (for example, every 1 to 2 msec). In the initialization process at the time of power-on, the fluctuation number counter HC, the jackpot number counter OC, the normal reach number counter NC, the coral reef reach number counter SC, the ripple reach number counter HAC, the marine reach number counter MC, and the sum reach number counter SAC are: , Are all set to “0” as initial values.
[0270]
First, in step S400, the "symbol fluctuation signal", "big hit signal", "normal reach signal", "coral reef reach signal", "ripple reach signal", "Marine-chan reach signal", "Sam reach" from the I / F circuit 81. The state of each signal of "signal" is read. Subsequently, in step S410, it is determined whether the "symbol variation signal" has changed from OFF to ON. When it is determined that the “symbol variation signal” does not change from OFF to ON (S410: NO), the step 430 described later is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the “symbol variation signal” has changed from OFF to ON (S410: YES), after adding 1 to the variation number counter HC of the game information storage area 87A of the RAM 87 in step 420, Step 430 is performed.
[0271]
In step S430, it is determined whether the "big hit signal" has changed from OFF to ON. When it is determined that the "big hit signal" does not change from OFF to ON (S430: NO), the step 450 described later is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the “symbol variation signal” has changed from OFF to ON (S430: YES), after adding 1 to the jackpot number counter OC in the game information storage area 87A of the RAM 87 in Step 440, Step 450 is performed.
[0272]
In step S450, it is determined whether the “normal reach signal” has changed from OFF to ON. When it is determined that the “normal reach signal” does not change from OFF to ON (S450: NO), step 470 described later is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the “normal reach signal” has changed from OFF to ON (S450: YES), at step 460, after adding 1 to the normal reach number counter NC of the game information storage area 87A of the RAM 87, Step 470 is performed.
[0273]
In step S470, it is determined whether the “coral reef reach signal” has changed from OFF to ON. When it is determined that the “reef reach signal” does not change from OFF to ON (S470: NO), step 490 described below is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the “reef reach signal” has changed from OFF to ON (S470: YES), after adding 1 to the reef reach counter SC in the game information storage area 87A of the RAM 87 in step 480. , The processing of step 490 is performed.
[0274]
In step S490, it is determined whether the “Ripple Reach Signal” has changed from OFF to ON. If it is determined that the “Ripple Reach Signal” does not change from OFF to ON (S490: NO), step 510 described later is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the “Ripple Reach Signal” has changed from OFF to ON (S490: YES), after adding 1 to the ripple reach number counter HAC in the game information storage area 87A of the RAM 87 in Step 500. , The processing of step 510 is performed.
[0275]
In step S510, it is determined whether the “Marine-chan reach signal” has changed from OFF to ON. When it is determined that the “Marine-chan reach signal” does not change from OFF to ON (S510: NO), step 530 described below is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the “Marine-chan reach signal” has changed from OFF to ON (S510: YES), at step 520, 1 is added to the Marine-chan reach number counter MC of the game information storage area 87A of the RAM 87. Then, the process of step 530 is performed.
[0276]
In step S530, it is determined whether the “Sam reach signal” has changed from OFF to ON. When it is determined that the “Sam reach signal” does not change from OFF to ON (S530: NO), the game information recording processing routine ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the “Sam reach signal” has changed from OFF to ON (S530: YES), in step 540, after adding 1 to the sum reach number counter SAC of the game information storage area 87A of the RAM 87, the game is started. The information recording processing routine ends.
[0277]
The output terminals 70a to 70h and steps S400 to 540 function as the state detecting means of the present invention. In addition, symbol fluctuation, occurrence of jackpot, occurrence of normal reach, occurrence of coral reef reach, occurrence of ripple reach, occurrence of Marin-chan reach, occurrence of Samreach are equivalent to "occurrence of a specific game state" in the present invention. is there.
[0278]
(Operation of communication control board and mobile terminal)
Next, transmission / reception processing executed in the communication control board 80 of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to flowcharts of transmission / reception main routines shown in FIGS. In this routine, in a password reception processing routine of step S600, ON / OFF of a password match signal that controls operation / non-operation of special reach in the special electric accessory control routine is controlled, and a game information transmission processing routine of step S650 is performed. , The game state information (game information) stored in the game information storage processing routine is transmitted from the gaming machine 1 to the mobile phone 3. The routine in this process is stored in the ROM 85, and the CPU 83 reads out the routine from the ROM 85 and executes it.
[0279]
First, a password receiving process is performed in step S600. In this password receiving process, as shown in FIG. 41, first, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is in a reach state. In the present embodiment, the reach state is “predetermined timing”, and only during this reach state, it is determined whether or not a password has been received by the gaming machine 1, and in conjunction with the reception of a correct password. The special reach processing is performed.
If the vehicle is not in the reach state (S601: NO), this routine ends. If it is determined that the camera is in the reach state (S601: YES), it is determined in step S602 whether or not a password has been received by the infrared receiver 93. If a password has been received (S602: YES), it is determined in step 603 whether the received password matches the password stored in the ROM 85. If the received password matches the password stored in the ROM 85 (S603: YES), a password match signal ON is output to the output terminal 70i in step 605.
[0280]
If the received password does not match the password stored in the ROM 85 in step S603 (S603: NO), in step S607, for example, a message "Password does not match" is displayed in the same manner as in FIG. The information is displayed on the external display device 150, and the process returns to the main routine. Also in this case, the same explanation information as that in FIG. 36 may be displayed in a partial area of the symbol display device 23 to call attention to the external display device. Step S607 corresponds to a notifying unit for notifying that the passwords do not match. If the password has not been received in step S602 (S602: NO), it is determined in S609 whether the password match signal is ON. As a result, when the password match signal is OFF (S609: NO), the process returns to the main routine.
[0281]
If the password match signal is ON (S609: YES), that is, if the password has not been received this time, but the password has already been received and the password match has been confirmed, the password match is determined in step S611. It is determined whether the ON state of the signal has passed a predetermined time. If it is determined in step S611 that the ON state of the password coincidence signal has elapsed for the predetermined time (S611: YES), in step S612 (corresponding to the notification means), for example, "the validity period of the password has expired" Please enter the password again "(corresponding to the display of the effect of the present invention returning to the original state and the display of the necessity of transmitting the password again) to the external display device 105. Then, in step S613, the password matching signal is turned OFF, and the process returns to the main routine. This display method is performed in parallel with the game effect as in the case of FIG. 36, and the same explanation information as that of FIG. 36 is displayed on the symbol display device 23 before or during the display of this message. Good. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S611 that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the password match signal was turned on (S611: NO), the process returns to the main routine without turning off the password match signal.
[0282]
By turning off the password match signal after the predetermined time has elapsed, even if the player who has input the password ends the game and leaves the gaming machine, even if another player plays the game at the gaming table, Other players can see the display by the special reach operation process only during the remaining time, and it is possible to prevent a player who has not acquired the password from seeing the special display without the password as much as possible. When the predetermined time has elapsed, the password matching signal is turned off, so that the player who has input the password needs to input the password again. By setting the time or the like, it is not necessary to input the password so frequently, so that no inconvenience occurs.
[0283]
In addition, in the configuration of the present embodiment, as can be seen from the above description, there is provided a right / wrong determining unit for determining whether or not the terminal output data is a proper one to be input. The information based on is displayed. Here, the control device 65 (more specifically, the CPU in the control device 65) functions as right / wrong determination means. Then, as described above, the terminal output data is configured as information including at least a password, and the right / wrong determining unit determines whether the terminal output data is legitimate based on the input password, The information indicating the determination result (for example, the information such as “Password does not match” or “Password expired. Please enter password again”) as described above is “Information on terminal output data” "Is displayed in parallel with the game effect.
[0284]
Next, a game information transmission processing routine of step S650 will be described. First, in step S670 of FIG. 42, it is determined whether or not there is game information data. Here, the state in which the game information data exists includes the fluctuation number counter HC, the jackpot number counter OC, the normal reach number counter NC, the coral reef reach number counter SC, the ripple reach number counter HAC, the marine reach number counter MC, and the sum reach number counter SAC. It means that at least one has a value other than “0”.
[0285]
There is no game information data. That is, the fluctuation counter HC, the jackpot counter OC, the normal reach counter NC, the coral reef reach counter SC, the ripple reach counter HAC, the Marine reach counter MC, and the sum reach counter SAC are all “0”. Is determined ("NO" at step S670), the processing of this routine is terminated and the routine returns. When it is determined that the game information data is stored (step S670: Yes), the notification lamp 89 is turned on in step S680.
[0286]
On the other hand, when the player knows that the game information data that can be transmitted to the gaming machine 1 is stored by turning on the notification lamp 89, the player removes the mobile phone 3 and operates the button 204 to execute the game information receiving program. Start Then, on the liquid crystal panel 206 of the mobile phone 3, as shown in FIG. 44, a message "Ready to receive information. Please transmit a transmission request signal." Is displayed. Then, the player causes the infrared light receiving unit 208 and the infrared light emitting unit 209 of the mobile phone 3 to face and approach the infrared light emitting unit 91 and the infrared light receiving unit 93, and transmits a transmission request signal by operating the button 204. .
[0287]
Subsequently, in step S690, it is determined whether a transmission request signal has been transmitted from mobile phone 3. If a transmission request signal has been received (Step S690: Yes), a connect signal is transmitted in Step S700, and a return signal is received in S710. Thereby, infrared communication is enabled between the communication control board 80 and the mobile phone 3. Subsequently, in step S720, the notification lamp 89 starts blinking. Then, in step S730, a game information creation / transmission processing routine shown in FIG. 43 is called.
[0288]
In the game information creation / transmission processing routine, in step S731, the game machine ID as game machine identification information for identifying the game machine 1 from the others is stored in the storage area of the transmission buffer 87C on the RAM 87. Further, in step S733, the fluctuation frequency counter HC value, the jackpot frequency counter OC value, the normal reach frequency counter NC value, the coral reef reach frequency counter SC value, the ripple reach frequency counter HAC value, the Marine reach frequency counter MC value, the Sam reach frequency counter SAC The value, that is, the game information data, is stored in the storage area of the transmission buffer 87C on the RAM 87.
[0289]
Here, FIG. 45A shows the format of a transmission buffer 87C for transmitting game information, and FIG. 45B shows an example of storing game information. In other words, the game information is “gaming machine ID + variation number counter HC value + big hit number counter OC value + normal reach number counter NC value + coral reef reach number counter SC value + ripple reach number counter HAC value + Marine-chan reach number counter MC value + It has a data structure called “Sam reach number counter SAC value”.
[0290]
Then, in step S735, the information stored in the transmission buffer 87C is transmitted from the infrared light emitting unit 91 as infrared light. Subsequently, in step S737, after the infrared light receiving unit 93 receives the confirmation signal from the mobile phone 3, the process returns to the main routine.
[0291]
While the game information is being transmitted from the communication control board 80, a message that "information is being received" is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 206 of the mobile phone 3, as shown in FIG.
[0292]
Upon returning to the game information transmission main routine (FIG. 42), the notification lamp 89 is turned off in step S740, and in step S750, the storage contents of the game information storage area 87A and the transmission buffer 87C are deleted, and the processing of this routine is performed. To end.
[0293]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S690 that the transmission request signal has not been received (step S690: No), then in step S760, it is determined whether the firing switch signal is off. This firing switch signal is output from the output terminal 70h. If the firing switch signal is on (step S760: No), the process returns to step S690.
[0294]
If the firing switch signal is off (step S760: Yes), a warning message indicating that the information stored in the communication control board 80 will be deleted is displayed on the external display device 105 in step S770. FIG. 47 shows a message display example of the display unit 23A in this case. In other words, when the firing switch signal is turned off, it means that the player has stopped playing the game in the gaming 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. The information for prompting the warning is also displayed in parallel with the effect image. That is, in the present embodiment, in addition to the information display relating to the terminal output data, the information display relating to the data output from the gaming machine to the portable communication terminal (also referred to as gaming machine output data) is performed in parallel with the production relating to the game. Is being done.
[0295]
Subsequently, in step S780, it is determined whether or not the transmission request signal has been transmitted from mobile phone 3. If the transmission request signal has been received (step S780: Yes), step S700 and subsequent steps are executed. On the other hand, if the transmission request signal has not been received (step S780: No), it is determined in step S790 whether a predetermined time (for example, three minutes) has elapsed. If the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S790: NO), the process returns to step S780 to determine whether the transmission request signal has been received again. If the predetermined time has elapsed (step S790: Yes), the notification lamp 89 Is turned off (step S740), the contents stored in the game information storage area 87A are erased (step S750), and the processing of this routine is ended. In other words, after a predetermined time (for example, three minutes) has elapsed after the launch of the game ball 41 has been stopped, the storage content of the game information storage area 87A (that is, the stored game information data) is erased. It cannot be transmitted as information. Therefore, when the player of the gaming machine 1 finishes the game and leaves the seat, for example, it is possible to reduce the risk of illegally receiving game information by a person other than the player.
[0296]
When the game information transmitted in the above-described game information transmission processing routine is received by the mobile phone 3, it is stored in the game information storage area of the memory 220 built in the mobile phone 3.
[0297]
<Transmission processing routine from mobile phone to server>
Here, a transmission process to the management server 7 executed in the mobile phone 3 will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG. The routine in this process is stored in the memory 220, and the microcomputer 222 reads out this routine from the memory 220 and executes it.
[0298]
In the transmission processing routine to the management server 7, first, in step S800, it is determined whether or not the player has requested transmission of the game information to the management server 7. Note that the transmission request of the player is executed, for example, by operating the button 204 of the mobile phone 3.
[0299]
If it is determined that the transmission request has been made (S800: YES), in step S810, the player ID as the player identification information for identifying the player from the others is stored in the transmission buffer in the memory 220. Is stored in the storage area. Subsequently, in step S820, the gaming machine ID as gaming machine identification information for identifying the gaming machine 1 from the others is stored in the storage area of the transmission buffer on the memory 220. Further, in step S830, the fluctuation number counter HC value, the jackpot number counter OC value, the normal reach number counter NC value, the coral reef reach number counter SC value, the ripple reach number counter HAC value, the Marin-chan reach number counter MC value, the Sam reach number counter SAC The value is stored in the storage area of the transmission buffer in the memory 220.
[0300]
Here, FIG. 49A shows the format of a transmission buffer for transmitting game information, and FIG. 49B shows an example of storing game information. That is, the game information is "player ID + gaming machine ID + variation number counter HC value + big hit number counter OC value + normal reach number counter NC value + coral reef reach number counter SC value + ripple reach number counter HAC value + Marin-chan reach number counter MC value + Sam reach number counter SAC value ". Then, in step S840, the information stored in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the management server 7 operated by the game machine maker or the like via the Internet 5. Subsequently, in step S850, the storage contents of the game information storage area of the memory 220 and the transmission buffer are erased, and the processing of this routine ends.
[0301]
(Server operation)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 50 to 51, an operation of password transmission based on game information data reception performed by the management server 7 will be described. First, when the management server 7 receives the game information transmitted from the player's mobile phone 3 via the Internet 5 and the router 125 (S900: YES), the game information is stored in the RAM 103 of the management server 7 in step S910. . Note that the operation in step 900 functions as an information receiving unit.
[0302]
Next, in step 920, point addition processing is performed. In this point addition process, first, in step 921, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine ID of the received gaming information starts with “A01”. If it is determined that the gaming machine ID starts with “A01”, that is, if it is determined that the game information is game information related to Story A (S921: YES), the player database 130A of Story A is stored in step 923. Then, at step 925, the points calculated by the method described later are added to the acquired point column corresponding to the player ID, and the process returns to the main routine.
[0303]
On the other hand, when it is determined that the gaming machine ID does not start with “A01”, that is, when it is determined that the game information is game information related to the story B (S921: NO), the player of the story B is determined in step 927. The database 130B is selected, and in step 929, the points calculated by the method described later are added to the acquired point column corresponding to the player ID, and the process returns to the main routine.
[0304]
Note that the points are calculated based on the fluctuation count counter HC value, the jackpot count counter OC value, the normal reach count counter NC value, the coral reef reach count counter SC value, the ripple reach count counter HAC value, and the marine value of the game information transmitted from the mobile phone 3. This is performed based on the MC reach count counter MC value and the Sam reach count counter SAC value.
[0305]
For example, point calculation according to the points in the point table shown in FIG. 25 is performed. In the case of a symbol change, in other words, in the case of a winning opening, "1" points are added each time, and if a big hit occurs, "10" points are added per big hit, and the normal reach is displayed. In the case of a reef, "2" points are added for one normal reach, and if the coral reef reach is displayed, "5" points are added for one coral reef reach, and the Marine Reach is displayed Add 5 points for one marine reach, add 5 points for one ripple reach, and 1 point for one reach when sum reach is displayed. Add 7 points for each thumb reach.
[0306]
Note that the acquired points are set to 0 in the initial value. If the player has already acquired points, the newly acquired points are added to the already acquired points.
[0307]
Next, in step S930 of FIG. 50, it is determined whether or not the acquired number of points satisfies a predetermined condition. This predetermined condition is set, for example, as shown in FIG. 26, in which the number of acquired points is equal to or more than a predetermined value. In this example, the story A has 1000 points or more, and the story B has 2000 points or more. If the predetermined condition is not satisfied (S930: NO), this routine ends. If the predetermined condition is satisfied (S930: YES), then, in step 940, it is determined whether the password has already been transmitted to the player. This determination is performed, for example, as follows. That is, when the password is acquired, “Yes” is stored in the password acquisition column of the player database 130 as shown in FIG. Then, it is determined whether or not the password has already been transmitted based on the contents of the acquisition column. If it is determined in step S940 that the password has already been transmitted to the player (S940: YES), this routine ends.
[0308]
If it is determined in step S940 that the password has not been transmitted (S940: NO), a password transmission process is performed in step 950.
[0309]
In this password transmission process, the e-mail address of a player who satisfies the predetermined condition, for example, the player whose points have become 1000 points or more, is obtained from the player database of the hard disk device 109 of the management server 7. For example, in FIG. 24, an e-mail address of “Taro” having obtained 1000 points or more is acquired. Then, an e-mail attached with a predetermined password is transmitted via the Internet 5 at the e-mail address. At the time of this transmission, it is preferable to attach advance notice information of the usage method of the password and the effect contents changed by the password. Here, the notice information of the effect contents includes, for example, a character message such as "The character and background are changed by using a password", a still image of a design displayed on the display unit 23A after the change, a moving image, and the like. Is used. As the predetermined password, for example, a different password is used for each model as shown in FIG. The above operation functions as an address acquisition unit and a password transmission unit.
[0310]
Subsequently, in step S960, “Yes” is stored in the password acquisition column of the player database 130 as the password acquisition record, and the routine ends.
[0311]
Note that the password transmitted from the management server 7 to the mobile phone 3 in the password transmission process is stored in the memory 220 of the mobile phone 3. Therefore, the memory 220 of the mobile phone 3 also functions as a password storage unit in the present embodiment.
[0312]
Next, the case where “Taro” as a player plays the gaming machine 1 having the model name “A story” of the present embodiment will be specifically described. First, when Taro starts the game, the winning opening 43 is won, and the symbol change on the display unit 23A starts. Then, various game states such as a reach state and a big hit state occur, and game information of these game states is accumulated in the gaming machine 1. Then, for example, when the game is finished, the mobile phone 3 is taken out and the game information is received by the mobile phone 3. Subsequently, Taro accesses the management server 7 via the Internet and transmits game information. Then, the management server 7 calculates the number of points from the game information based on the point table.
Taro repeats such an action thereafter, and when the number of acquired points becomes 1000 points or more, the management server 7 transmits the password “12345” to Taro's mobile phone 3 by e-mail.
Then, when Taro next plays "Story A" and enters the reach state, the password is transmitted from the mobile phone 3 to the gaming machine 1, and in conjunction with this, the gaming machine 1 changes the background and the character. Is performed.
[0313]
Note that, in the above-described embodiment, the case of the reach state has been described as the specific game state in which the password is valid. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Although the predetermined number of times is one, the number of times is not particularly limited and may be a plurality of times.
[0314]
As described above, according to the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, the player can change the effect contents by transmitting the password to the gaming machine 1 using the mobile phone 3 owned by the player. Even if a long time has passed since the gaming machine 1 was installed in the game store, the effect contents are less likely to get tired.
Further, the password is transmitted when the player is in the reach state in which the consciousness of the player has increased, and the effect of the effect of the game machine 1 is changed in conjunction with the password. Can give strongly.
In addition, since the special profit given when the number of points becomes equal to or more than the predetermined value is the acquisition of a password directly related to the game content, it becomes very attractive to the player, and the player's willingness to play is It is possible to improve the customer attraction effect.
[0315]
Further, according to the configuration of the above embodiment, the player accesses the management server 7 to obtain a password. Therefore, the management server 7 can acquire the game information and the like of the player, and can utilize the game information in various ways, and can be used in a wide range, for example, in a district, a prefecture, and a whole country. Can be easily provided, and as a result, the player's willingness to play can be improved, so that customers can be attracted, the game time can be increased, and the like.
[0316]
Further, in the above embodiment, the game content is changed by the act of the player transmitting the password. In the gaming machine 1, in particular, in the pachinko gaming machine, a portion that can be substantially operated by the player is limited to handle adjustment. In the present embodiment, since the player can perform an operation related to the content of the game, such as transmitting a password, in addition to the steering wheel adjustment, the desire to play the game is increased.
[0317]
Further, according to the configuration of the above embodiment, the points are accumulated based on the plurality of game states and the point table 132 including the number of points corresponding to each of the game states. The point table 132 is not stored in the gaming machine 1 but is stored in the management server 7. Generally, in the gaming machine 1, after manufacturing, the internal substrate or the like cannot be changed in order to prevent fraud. In the present embodiment, since the point table 132 is stored in the management server 7 as described above, it is possible to change the point arrangement and the like in each game state and easily review the password acquisition condition. For example, when a gaming machine was sold, it was considered that the operating rate of the gaming machine was high, but when the operating rate of the gaming machine was low, almost It is expected that the password cannot be obtained without reaching the value. In such a case, it is possible to relatively easily obtain a password, for example, by increasing the number of points acquired in each gaming state, and to increase the operating rate of the gaming machine by improving the player's motivation to play. Can be considered.
[0318]
Further, according to the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, since the character in which the player's line of sight concentrates is changed, the impression that the effect contents have changed becomes large, and it is possible to effectively prevent the player from getting bored. it can.
[0319]
Further, according to the gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, since the background having a large area is changed among the symbols displayed on the variable display device, the impression that the effect contents have changed becomes large, and the effect of reducing the tiredness of the player is obtained. Can be prevented.
[0320]
Further, according to the above-described embodiment, the reception of the game information from the gaming machine 1, the transmission of the game information to the management server 7, the reception of the password from the management server 7, and the transmission of the password to the gaming machine 1 are widely performed. Since this is performed by the mobile phone 3 that is widely used, it can be expected to be used by a wide range of players. In addition, a player often carries the mobile phone 3 at all times to read an e-mail or the like, so that the possibility of forgetting to carry it when going to a game store is reduced.
[0321]
In addition, according to the above-described embodiment, the fact that the passwords do not match is reliably notified, so that the player can retransmit an appropriate password.
[0322]
Further, according to the above-described embodiment, the effect contents are changed only when a unique password defined for each model of the gaming machine 1 is received. Therefore, a password for another model is received. In such a case, the effect contents are not changed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a password from being diverted to another model.
[0323]
Further, according to the above-described embodiment, the notice information of the effect contents to be changed is transmitted, so that the player can grasp the contents of the change. Therefore, the player's willingness to play is improved.
[0324]
<Second embodiment>
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the second embodiment, the password reception processing routine shown in FIG. 52 is different from that of the first embodiment, and the other configurations, operations, and effects are the same, and thus will not be described. In the present embodiment, the password transmitted by the player in the reach state is valid only once in the reach state. In addition, the password can be transmitted only in a specific reach state, here, in the case of Marin-chan reach, and cannot be transmitted in other reach states.
[0325]
Further, in the present embodiment, the infrared light emitting unit 91 and the infrared light receiving unit 93 (corresponding to the information data receiving unit) are arranged on a predetermined character, and the character of the player is transmitted when the character can transmit the password. It is configured to be displaced to a position where it can be seen.
More specifically, for example, as shown in FIGS. 53 and 54, a character portion 301 having a tree as a motif is provided above the display portion 23A of the special symbol display device 23.
[0326]
In the character section 301, the infrared light emitting section 91 and the infrared light receiving section 93 are arranged in a leaf-shaped displacement section 303, and this displacement section 303 can be displaced by a solenoid section 305 (FIG. 54) as a drive actuator. When the password can be transmitted, the player is displaced downward as shown in FIG. 54 (b) so that the player can visually recognize the password. At times other than this timing, as shown in FIG. It is housed inside 301 and is invisible to the player.
[0327]
This drive mechanism is as follows. When a signal for driving the solenoid unit 305 is input to the actuator driving unit, the coil unit 307 in the solenoid unit 305 is energized, and a part of the driving unit 309 resists the bias of the elastic member 311 such as a spring. It is drawn into the coil part 307. Then, an interlocking unit 313 connected to the driving unit 309 and configured to move up and down is linked with the driving unit 309.
[0328]
More specifically, when energization is started in the first displacement state shown in FIG. 54 (a), the iron core is pulled into the coil unit 307, and the interlocking unit 313 moves upward in conjunction with this. It moves, and its interlocking part 313 acts to push up an axial acting part 315 formed at the end of the displacement part 303 upward. Then, the displacement section 303 rotates in accordance with this, and the second displacement state shown in FIG. 54B is obtained.
[0329]
Next, a password reception processing routine according to the present embodiment will be described. In this password reception processing routine, as shown in FIG. 52, first, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is in a reach state. Next, in step S1002, it is determined whether or not the camera is in a specific reach state (Marine Chain Reach). In the present embodiment, a specific reach state is a “predetermined timing”, and only during this reach state, it is determined whether or not a password has been received by the gaming machine 1, and interlocked with reception of a correct password Then, the special reach processing is performed.
When the vehicle is not in the reach state (S1001: NO) and when the vehicle is not in the specific reach state (S1002: NO), this routine ends. If it is determined that the vehicle is in the specific reach state (S1002: YES), in step S1003, the actuator is driven for a predetermined period of time, and the player can visually see the leaf-shaped displacement portion 303 as shown in FIG. In addition to this, the infrared light receiving unit 93 on the displacement unit 303 is exposed to enable reception of a password.
Next, in step S1004, it is determined whether or not a password has been received by the infrared receiving unit 93. If the password has been received (S1004: YES), it is determined whether or not the password received in step S1005 matches the password stored in the ROM 85. If the received password matches the password stored in the ROM 85 (S1005: YES), a password match signal ON is output to the output terminal 70i in step S1006.
[0330]
The special reach operation described above is performed by the password match signal ON. Then, in step S1007, it is confirmed that the special reach operation has been completed, and in subsequent step S1009, the password matching signal is turned off, and this routine ends.
[0331]
On the other hand, if the received password does not match the password stored in the ROM 85 in step S1005 (S1005: NO), in step S1011 for example, a message "Password does not match" is displayed on the special symbol display device 23. And returns to the main routine. Step S1011 corresponds to a notifying unit for notifying that the passwords do not match in the present invention.
If the password has not been received in step S1004 (S1004: NO), this routine ends.
[0332]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the password transmitted by the player is valid as a password for changing the operation content of the gaming machine 1 only in one reach state.
According to this configuration, even if the player has once transmitted the password in one game, the password is retransmitted after the password becomes invalid for a change in the operation content of the gaming machine 1. It becomes. Therefore, since the transmission operation of the password of the player occurs a plurality of times in one game, it is possible to give the player a feeling that he is involved in the change of the operation content of the gaming machine 1 a plurality of times. Motivation increases.
[0333]
Further, in the present embodiment, the following operation and effect also occur. For a particular reach, here Malin-chan reach, the probability of a subsequent jackpot may be higher than for other reach (eg, normal reach).
As a result, the player's expectation that a particular reach may be a jackpot is increased. According to the present embodiment, the player transmits information data particularly in the specific reach state where expectations are increased, and the operation content of the gaming machine is changed in conjunction with the information data. Can be given a stronger impression of being involved in the change.
[0334]
Further, since the infrared light receiving unit 93 arranged in the displacement unit 303 is exposed at the password transmission timing, the password can be received only at a predetermined timing. Further, it is possible to reliably notify the player of the arrival of the predetermined timing by the displacement of the displacement unit 303. Further, in this embodiment, since the displacement unit 303 is provided in the special symbol display device 23, the player's attention is easily attracted, and the player can be notified of the password transmission timing without fail.
[0335]
<Third embodiment>
Next, a third embodiment will be described.
In the third embodiment, the terminal data acquisition unit reads terminal output data consisting of identification information such as characters, graphics, symbols, bar codes, and two-dimensional codes, which is displayed on the display unit of the mobile communication terminal, and reads the image. Is different from the other embodiments in the point that it is configured to be obtained by the above. Since other configurations are almost the same as those of the other embodiments, the overlapping description will be omitted, and the differences will be mainly described. I do.
[0336]
Also in the third embodiment, a special symbol display device 23 (corresponding to an image display device as a first display device) for performing image effects in a game, and a second display device different from the special symbol display device 23 The game machine 1 is provided with the (external display device 105). As in the other embodiments, an obtainable period setting unit that sets an obtainable period during which terminal output data can be obtained in the gaming machine 1 after the player starts the game, An operation content changing means for changing the operation content of the gaming machine on condition that the terminal output data is obtained by the terminal output data obtaining means during the possible period is provided (other embodiment). In the same manner as described above, the control device 65 (more specifically, the CPU provided in the control device 65) functions as the obtainable period setting unit and the operation content changing unit). The information display on the data and the image effect on the image display device (special symbol display device 23) are performed in parallel.
[0337]
As shown in FIG. 55, a code image CD in which terminal output data is two-dimensionally coded on a terminal side display device (liquid crystal panel 206) provided in a portable communication terminal (cellular phone 3 (see FIG. 1 and the like)) is transmitted to terminal outgoing data. , And is configured to be read by a scanner 90 (terminal data acquisition unit of the present embodiment) provided in the gaming machine 1. The code image CD is information in which information such as the password described above is represented as a two-dimensional code. As shown in the hardware configuration of FIG. 56, the code image CD displayed on the liquid crystal panel 206 is scanned by the scanner 90. By being read, the code image CD is analyzed, taken into the communication control board 80 as electronic data including a password, stored information, and the like, and handled by the CPU 83. A method of optically reading a two-dimensional code with a scanner and converting the code content into electronic data is well known, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted. The configuration may be such that the data is converted into electronic data representing the contents and input to the CPU 83. The image data is acquired by the scanner 90, the image is analyzed using the CPU 83, and the electronic data (electronic data representing the code contents) is obtained. It may be obtained. Here, a two-dimensional code is exemplified as the identification information, but a one-dimensional code such as a bar code may be used, and other characters, graphics, symbols, or a combination of two or more of these may be used as a scanner. Other identification information may be used as long as the identification information can be read (for example, optically readable identification information).
[0338]
In the present embodiment, for example, similarly to the display image as shown in FIG. 36, in the display image in the obtainable period, the information display regarding the terminal output data and the image effect on the image display device are performed in parallel. In this case, as shown in FIG. 57, it is preferable to display explanation information related to the identification information. Here, explanation information for urging the user to hold the two-dimensional code over the scanner 90 is displayed. In addition, in a configuration in which a camera is provided in a gaming machine and a two-dimensional code is photographed, descriptive information such as "Please hold the two-dimensional code in front of the camera" as descriptive information. Should be displayed.
[0339]
<Fourth embodiment>
In the fourth embodiment, there is an approach detecting means for detecting the approach of a mobile communication terminal (here, the mobile phone 200), and information about the approach detection by the approach detecting means is displayed as "information display on terminal output data". An example is shown below. As a specific example of the “information on approach detection”, it may be configured as information indicating that the approach of the mobile communication terminal has been detected, or may be configured as information that prompts approach detection when approach detection has not been performed during the obtainable period. You may. In the example of FIG. 59, a position detection sensor 170 that detects the position of the mobile communication terminal is disposed near the infrared light receiving unit 93, and whether the mobile communication terminal is in a normal communication position is detected by the position detection sensor 170. No is detected. Note that various sensors can be used as the position detection sensor. For example, a magnetic sensor, a photoelectric sensor, or the like can be suitably used, and these can detect the approach of the portable communication terminal. Note that the "information on approach detection" is not limited to the example of FIG. 59, and information indicating that approach detection is not performed (for example, comment information such as "not detected. Please bring the mobile phone closer to the infrared receiver") ), Or explanation information about the approach detection (for example, explanation information such as “If the mobile communication terminal is detected at a correct position, the fact is displayed”) may be displayed. In addition, even during such information display, it is configured to be able to change to various game states, and various effect images are concurrently displayed on the special symbol display device 23 according to the game state. Will be displayed. As shown in FIG. 57, a similar position detection sensor 170 can be provided in the third embodiment.
[0340]
<Fifth embodiment>
In the fifth embodiment, an example will be described in which "information about terminal output data acquisition status" is displayed as "information about terminal output data". As such “information relating to the acquisition status of terminal output data”, for example, at least one of “information indicating that acquisition has been started” and “information indicating that acquisition has been completed” is displayed. You can do so. FIGS. 60A and 60B show an example of information display. In FIG. 60A, communication is started and is currently being communicated as “information indicating that acquisition has started”. The effect is displayed as a comment. In FIG. 60B, as "information indicating that acquisition is completed", the fact that the information has been correctly input is displayed as a comment. In addition, even during such information display, it is configured to be able to change to various game states, and various effect images are concurrently displayed on the special symbol display device 23 according to the game state. Will be displayed.
[0341]
<Sixth embodiment>
In the sixth embodiment, an example will be described in which an abnormality detection unit that detects an abnormality in information acquisition from terminal output data is provided, and information about the abnormality is displayed based on a detection result by the abnormality detection unit. As the "information about anomaly", at least one of "information indicating anomaly" or "measure instruction information for instructing a countermeasure against the abnormal state" as "information display about terminal output data" It can be configured to display information. For example, information as shown in FIGS. 60C and 60D can be displayed. In FIG. 60 (C), it is indicated that the information cannot be accepted, and contact information is displayed as countermeasure instruction information. Here, the instruction information is displayed to contact a support center such as a gaming machine maker or a hall, and a telephone number or an email address may be displayed as contact information. Further, troubleshooting information for an abnormality may be displayed. In FIG. 60 (D), since a communication error has occurred, information urging retry of information input is displayed as countermeasure instruction information. Note that the “abnormality” includes an abnormality on the gaming machine side, an abnormality on the mobile communication terminal side, an abnormality in information content, and the like. In addition, any other abnormality related to information acquisition can be detected.
[0342]
<Seventh embodiment>
In the seventh embodiment, an example will be described in which both the image display device and the second display device are arranged inside the game area. In the example of FIG. 61, an auxiliary display device 180 configured as a second display device is incorporated in the same component frame 40 as the special symbol display device 23 as an image display device. Information about data is displayed. The information display regarding the terminal output data can be performed by the same display content and display method as the external display device 150 in the above embodiment.
[0343]
<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. The above-described routines (procedures) are merely examples, and can be changed as appropriate.
[0344]
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the management server 7 performs game information processing such as point addition. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game information processing such as point addition shown in FIG. May be performed. In this case, there is no need to provide the management server 7, and the configuration of the system is simplified.
In this case, a program for adding points, determining whether a predetermined condition is correct or not, etc., is downloaded from a gaming machine manufacturer's website, distributed on a recording medium such as a CD-ROM, and stored in the memory 220 of the mobile phone 3. It is memorized.
[0345]
(2) In the above embodiment, the management server 7 performs the point addition and transmits the password to the mobile phone 3 when the addition result satisfies the predetermined condition. The password may be transmitted independently of the password. For example, the password may be transmitted to the registered players all at once after a predetermined period has elapsed since the gaming machine was sold. As a result, for example, a password can be given to a player who has a short game time, that is, a player who has a low number of points as described above, thereby improving the willingness of a wide range of players to play games and attracting customers.
[0346]
(3) In the above-described embodiment, one type of password is used for each model. A plurality of corresponding effect contents may be changed.
[0347]
(4) In the above embodiment, an example in which the mobile phone 3 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 3. .
[0348]
(5) In the above embodiment, the special symbol display device 23 is used as a notification unit for a password input message or the like. However, the notification unit is not particularly limited. For example, a lamp or an LED that can notify by light or sound. , A speaker or the like.
[0349]
(6) In the above embodiment, wireless communication is performed between the gaming machine 1 and the mobile phone 3 using infrared rays as a medium. However, the wireless communication is not particularly limited. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which wireless communication using Bluetooth is performed with a portable communication terminal capable of Bluetooth communication known as a short-range communication technology using radio waves.
Further, a simple portable telephone PHS (Personal Handy Phone System) configured to support the PIAFS (PHS Internet Access Forum Standard) protocol may be used.
[0350]
(7) In the above embodiment, the background change and the character change in the special symbol display device 23 are performed as the change of the operation content of the gaming machine 1. However, the change of the operation content is not limited to the change of the operation content. There is no particular limitation as long as it indicates that the operation content of the machine has been changed, and examples thereof include various decorative lamps, sound effects flowing during the game, changes in music, changes in reach notice mode, and the like.
Further, the operation of the movable member provided on the game board may be changed. For example, by making the opening time of the opening and closing blades of the starting port longer than usual, it is conceivable to improve the probability of winning in the starting port and make the game contents advantageous to the player. It is also conceivable that a driving device is provided on the windmill to change the direction of the windmill, thereby changing the flow of the game balls to improve the probability of winning at the starting port.
The movable member is not particularly limited as long as it operates, and includes, for example, a character doll.
In addition, the change of the operation content of the gaming machine 1 may be a change in a probability of a reach state, a probability of a jackpot state, or the like, a change in the number of payouts for a prize, or a change in the number of times of opening the big prize port during a jackpot game. According to this configuration, a game state that is advantageous to the player can be achieved, and the player's willingness to play can be improved.
[0351]
(8) In the above embodiment, the password is used as an example of the information data. However, the information data is not particularly limited. For example, the information data includes a program related to a change in the operation of the gaming machine 1 or the gaming machine 1 May be used as the data regarding the change in the operation.
[0352]
(9) In the above embodiment, the infrared receiving unit 93 is provided on the gaming board of the gaming machine 1, and the gaming machine 1 directly receives the information data (password). May be provided in another device, and the gaming machine 1 may receive the information data indirectly from the other device. For example, the infrared light receiving unit 93 and the like may be provided in a stand-by machine (sand) for inserting money and the like. It may be provided.
[0353]
(10) In the above embodiment, the operation content of the gaming machine 1 is changed by a signal (password match signal) from the communication control board 80 being a sub board being input to the control device 65 being a main board. However, the communication control board 80 may directly control the change of the operation content of the gaming machine 1 without inputting a signal from the communication control board 80 as a sub board to the control device 65. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an external signal from entering the control device 65, so that illegality from outside can be avoided.
[0354]
(11) In the above embodiment, the predetermined timing is in the reach state, but is not limited to this, and the predetermined timing is not particularly limited as long as it is after the game starts.
For example, at a predetermined timing, after the probability change mode in which the jackpot probability becomes higher than the normal time is determined, until the probability change mode ends, or when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation symbol displayed on the variable display device becomes shorter. After the mode is determined, it may be before the time saving mode ends.
In these modes, the player often plays the game lightly, and often finds the game content boring.
Therefore, if a predetermined timing is set in these modes, the player transmits information data at these timings, and the operation content of the gaming machine 1 is changed in conjunction with the information data. Can alleviate the boredom of the elderly.
In particular, in these modes, since the pattern fluctuation and the like displayed on the variable display are often monotonous, it is preferable to display an animation or the like specially prepared on the variable display.
Further, the predetermined timing may be provided during the big hit game. In general, during a jackpot game, for example, the same animation or the like is only displayed on the symbol display device each time, so that the player often plays the game lightly and feels the game content boring. There are many. According to this configuration, it is possible to receive information data during the jackpot game, and by receiving the information data, the operation content of the gaming machine 1 is changed, so that the boring sensation of the player can be reduced.
Further, the predetermined timing is not limited to the above-described reach state and the like, and the predetermined timing may be a time when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when the number of shot game balls reaches a predetermined number.
[0355]
(12) In the above-described embodiment, some examples in which the second display device is provided inside or outside the game area have been described. For example, as conceptually indicated by broken lines X, Y, and Z in FIG. 61, the second display device is incorporated into the rear portion of the transparent plate (glass 98A) outside the game area or the upper plate 99A. May be arranged. The lower plate portion 99B, the upper plate portion 99A, and the lower plate portion 99B may be disposed in the vicinity thereof. Alternatively, the glass 98A may be configured in a circular shape, and the second display device may be arranged around the circularly configured glass.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, a game machine, a mobile phone capable of transmitting and receiving game information, and management of game information connected to the mobile phone via the Internet. It is a conceptual diagram of the management server which performs.
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a display example of a display unit.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating types of symbols that can be displayed on a display unit.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an effect of normal reach.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the effect of the coral reef reach.
FIG. 7 is a view for explaining the effect of Marin-chan reach.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the effect of ripple reach.
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the effect of Samreach.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating types of symbols that can be displayed on the display unit after the effect contents are changed.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an effect of special normal reach.
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating the production of special coral reef reach.
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating the production of the special Marine Reach.
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating the production of special ripple reach.
FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the production of special thumb reach.
FIG. 16 is a chart illustrating the concept of a reach type determination counter.
FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an effect of a first reach notice.
FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an effect of a second reach notice.
FIG. 19 is a table illustrating the concept of a reach notice type determination counter.
FIG. 20 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of a communication control board.
FIG. 21 is a front view of a mobile phone.
FIG. 22 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of a mobile phone.
FIG. 23 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of a management server.
FIG. 24 is a chart for explaining the concept of a player database.
FIG. 25 is a chart for explaining the concept of a point table.
FIG. 26 is a table illustrating the concept of a password table.
FIG. 27 is a table illustrating the concept of various counters.
FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating a special electric accessory control routine.
FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating a continuation of FIG. 28 of the special electric accessory control routine.
FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating a fluctuation start processing routine.
FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a first reach notification operation processing routine;
FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating a second reach notification operation processing routine.
FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating a reach operation processing routine.
FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating a special reach operation processing routine.
FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating a reach operation processing routine.
FIG. 36 is an example of a password input message on the external display device.
FIG. 37 is a conceptual diagram conceptually showing the configuration of a gaming machine.
FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating a re-lottery processing routine.
FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating a game information recording processing routine.
FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating a transmission / reception main routine.
FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating a password reception processing routine.
FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating a game information transmission processing routine.
FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating a game information creation / transmission processing routine.
FIG. 44 is a display example of a message on a mobile phone.
FIG. 45 is a conceptual diagram showing a format of a transmission buffer for transmitting game information and an example of storing game information.
FIG. 46 is a display example of a message on a mobile phone.
FIG. 47 is a display example of a message on the special symbol display device.
FIG. 48 is a flowchart illustrating a transmission processing routine to a server.
FIG. 49 is a conceptual diagram showing a format of a transmission buffer for transmitting game information and an example of storing game information.
FIG. 50 is a flowchart illustrating a game information processing routine.
FIG. 51 is a flowchart illustrating a point addition processing routine.
FIG. 52 is a flowchart illustrating a password reception processing routine according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 53 is a schematic view showing a symbol changing device.
FIG. 54 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an internal structure of a character unit.
FIG. 55 is a conceptual diagram conceptually showing a gaming machine according to a third embodiment.
FIG. 56 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a main part of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 57 is an example of a password input message in the third embodiment.
FIG. 58 is a block diagram illustrating an example of an electrical configuration of a display control board and an external display control board in the gaming machine according to the first to sixth embodiments.
FIG. 59 is a conceptual diagram conceptually showing information display on terminal output data in the fourth embodiment.
FIG. 60 is a conceptual diagram conceptually illustrating some examples of information display on terminal output data.
FIG. 61 is a conceptual diagram conceptually illustrating a gaming machine such as the seventh embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ... Game machine
3. Mobile phone (mobile communication terminal)
5. Internet
7 ... Management server
23 Special symbol display device (image display device)
40: auxiliary display device (second display device)
65 Control device (acquirable period setting means, operation content changing means)
65A: Symbol display control board (first display control device)
83 ... CPU (abnormality detection means, judgment means)
90 ... Scanner (terminal data acquisition means)
93 ... Infrared light receiving unit (terminal data acquisition means)
150... External display device (second display device)
150A: external display control board (second display control device)
154: Image data ROM (terminal output related data storage means)
164: Image data ROM (effect data storage means)
170 position detection sensor (approach detection means)
500 ... Gaming system
CD: Code image (identification information)

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine equipped with an image display device that performs image effects in a game,
Terminal output data output from a predetermined mobile communication terminal, terminal data obtaining means for obtaining by data reception,
Acquisition period setting means for setting the acquisition period in which the terminal output data can be acquired in the gaming machine, so as to be provided after the player starts the game,
Further, a second display device different from the image display device is provided,
While the information display related to the terminal output data is performed on the second display device, the image effect is performed on the image display device in parallel with the information display related to the terminal output data on the second display device. A gaming machine characterized by that: In a gaming machine equipped with an image display device that performs image effects in a game,
Terminal data acquisition means for acquiring terminal output data consisting of identification information such as characters, graphics, symbols, bar codes, and two-dimensional codes, which are displayed on the display means of the mobile communication terminal, by acquiring an image,
Acquisition period setting means for setting the acquisition period in which the terminal output data can be acquired in the gaming machine, so as to be provided after the player starts the game,
Further, a second display device different from the image display device is provided,
While the information display related to the terminal output data is performed on the second display device, the image effect is performed on the image display device in parallel with the information display related to the terminal output data on the second display device. A gaming machine characterized by that:

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