JP2006305179A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine, stirring up a game player's intention to fixedly play a game in a specific type of game machine. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine 1 includes: a liquid crystal display device 5; a special presentation image data table for managing presentation image data on which the presentation performed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is based and an image ROM 88 for storing the same; a sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 and an image control IC 86 for displaying a predetermined presentation image according to the read presentation image data on the liquid crystal display device 5; and an infrared communication interface 104 communicating with a cellular phone 300 storing the score information received from the game machine 1 as total score information, wherein the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 displays specific presentation on the liquid crystal display device 5 according to the total score information received from the cellular phone. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention includes display means for variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols necessary for a game, control means such as a microcomputer for controlling the display means, and effect means for providing effects related to the game. The present invention relates to slot machines, pachislot machines, pachinko machines, and other game machines.

  For example, pachislot machines that are currently mainstream have a plurality of types of winning modes. This winning mode is called a display combination. In particular, when a certain display combination is displayed, the gaming state is better in condition than the normal state for a predetermined period. As such a display combination, a display combination (big bonus, hereinafter referred to as “BB”) capable of playing a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times, and a relatively small profit to the player There is a display combination (regular bonus, hereinafter referred to as “RB”) capable of playing a given game a predetermined number of times. Hereinafter, BB and RB are collectively referred to as a bonus.

  In the mainstream models, a display combination is established in which a combination of predetermined symbols is arranged along a validated winning line of a plurality of reels where a plurality of symbols necessary for a game are arranged, and medals are paid out. In order to do this, the symbol combination that indicates the display of the winning display combination (hereinafter referred to as “winning combination”) is won by the internal lottery process, and the predetermined winning line on which the reel is activated is displayed. The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the player can stop. In other words, no matter how much you win, if the timing of the player's stop operation is bad, the winning combination cannot be displayed. That is, a gaming machine that requires a technique for performing a stop operation in a timely manner (having a high specific gravity of technical intervention called “to push”) is currently the mainstream.

In addition, an effect display means such as a liquid crystal display device is provided, and during the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the display means for displaying the symbols necessary for the game, some effect display is performed on the effect display means, which is performed by the display means. This eliminates the monotony until the game display becomes clear after the fluctuation display is stopped, and allows the player to concentrate on the game by performing an operation for stopping while watching the effect display. A gaming machine is provided (for example, see Patent Document 1). Such a gaming machine is generally configured to notify the player of the establishment of a condition by displaying a specific effect when a predetermined condition such as a bonus is won is established. .
JP-A-11-146939

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, even if a player has any attribute, the same effect is displayed as long as a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the effect is not displayed based on the individual attributes of the player, such as the number of times the bonus is established. Therefore, there is a possibility that the player's willingness to play a game specialized for a specific model, accumulate the game results, and obtain some benefit based on the accumulated game results may be reduced.

  In view of the above problems, the present invention specializes in a specific model, plays a game, accumulates game results, and enhances the player's willingness to obtain some benefit based on the accumulated game results. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can arouse the intention of a player who wants to play a fixed game with a type of gaming machine.

  Specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Production means (a liquid crystal display device 5, LED 101, lamp 102, speakers 21L, 21R, etc., which will be described later) for performing a predetermined production related to the game, and production data management means for managing production data based on the predetermined production (Special effect image data table (FIG. 16), LED 101, lighting of lamp 102, flashing pattern data table, data table of sound emitted from speakers 21L, 21R, and image ROM 88, program ROM 93, sound source ROM 97, etc. for storing these) The effect data is read from the effect data management means, and the effect control means (sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19), sub-control circuit) performs the predetermined effect according to the read effect data by the effect means. Image control IC 86 (FIG. 19) controlled by the control circuit microcomputer 81 and sound / And an external storage means for accumulating and storing received point information (such as number of jackpots, continuous game time, number of digested games, points given according to the number of differences) as total score information A communication means (such as the infrared communication interface 104) that communicates with (such as the RAM 303 and the mobile phone 300 including an IC chip), and when a predetermined condition is satisfied (the number of jackpots, continuous game time, digestion) The score information corresponding to the predetermined condition is transmitted to the external storage means via the communication means when the score factor of the score information of the number of games and the difference number is satisfied), and the external storage means The total score information accumulated and stored in response to the reception of the score information is received from the external storage means via the communication means, and the presentation control means A gaming machine, wherein a specific effect is performed by the effect means based on the total score information received from an external storage means.

  According to the invention of (1), the effect control means performs a specific effect at the effect means based on the total score information received from the external storage means, so that the player can store the total number of points accumulated and stored by the game. Able to experience production according to information, to identify the model of the gaming machine and to inspire the player's intention to continue to play the game, to acquire a fixed player layer of the gaming machine it can.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the effect means is an image display device.

  According to the invention of (2), since the effect means is an image display device, it is possible to expect a visual effect on the effect.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the communication is infrared remote communication, the communication means is an interface for infrared remote communication, and the external storage means is A gaming machine, which is a portable information terminal device having the interface.

  According to the invention of (3), the communication is infrared remote communication, the communication means is an interface for infrared remote communication, and the external storage means is a portable information terminal device having an interface. The total number of points accumulated and stored by the game between the gaming machine and the portable information terminal device using the functions of the portable information terminal device that is used on a daily basis without having to prepare a dedicated external storage means Information can be sent and received.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), a unit game is performed by betting of a predetermined game value by the player, and the player receives the predetermined game value when the specific condition is satisfied. A gaming machine that grants a plurality of symbols (blue 7 (symbol 61), replay (symbol 62), plum (symbol 63), watermelon (symbol 64), BAR (symbol 65), cherry (symbol 66), Display means (reels 3L, 3C, 3R, etc.) for displaying the red 7 (symbols 67) in a variable manner and a stop display, and a game start command signal for outputting a game start command signal in response to a game start operation by the player When the output means (start switch 6S, etc.) and the game start command signal are detected, the change means for starting the change display of the display means (mode controlled by the CPU 31 according to a predetermined control program). A winning combination determination probability for managing a determination probability of each winning combination determined in accordance with a game start command signal output based on a game start operation by a player and a driving circuit 39, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, etc. Management means (probability lottery tables (FIGS. 8, 9 and 10)) and winning combination determining means (of FIG. 21) for determining the winning combination based on the determination probability managed by the winning combination determination probability management means CPU 31 for executing the probability lottery process of S16), stop command signal output means (stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R, etc.) for outputting a stop operation command signal based on the stop operation by the player, and the stop operation command signal Based on the output timing of the winning combination and the winning combination, the display of the display means is controlled to stop, and the symbol corresponding to the winning combination or the place of the symbol A stop control means (such as the CPU 31 that executes the process of S25 in FIG. 21) for stopping and displaying a predetermined combination, and the symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning combination or the predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed by the stop control means. And game value giving means (CPU 31, hopper driving circuit 41, hopper 40, etc. for executing the process of S32 in FIG. 22) for giving the player the predetermined game value in a quantity corresponding to the predetermined winning combination. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the invention of (4), the display means, the game start command signal output means, the change means, the winning combination determination probability management means, the winning combination determination means, the stop command signal output means, the stop control means, In addition, in the gaming machine provided with the gaming value giving means, the player can experience the production according to the total score information accumulated and stored by the game, and the game machine is continuously identified by specifying the gaming machine model. The player's intention to perform the game can be aroused and a fixed player layer of the gaming machine can be acquired.

  According to the present invention, a player's intention to specify a gaming machine model and continue to play the game can be aroused, and a fixed player layer of the gaming machine can be acquired.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 1, the external appearance of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called pachislot machine. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a coin, a medal, a token, or the like as a game medium, and will be described below using a medal.

  A front surface of the cabinet 2 forming the entire gaming machine 1 is formed with a substantially vertical surface composed of the panel display unit 2a and the liquid crystal display device 5, and at the approximate center of the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5. Vertical rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided. A predetermined effect image is displayed on the display screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R each having a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols on each outer peripheral surface are rotatably provided in a horizontal row, and the plurality of types of symbols are provided. The display means for performing the change display and the stop display is formed. The design of each reel can be observed through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute). By this rotation, the symbols in the symbol row are variably displayed, and by stopping this rotation, the symbols in the symbol row are stopped and displayed.

  A horizontal base 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the upper surface portion of the pedestal portion 10, and a 1-BET switch 11 (hereinafter referred to as “BET switch 11”), 2- A BET switch 12 (hereinafter referred to as “BET switch 12”) and a maximum BET switch 13 (hereinafter referred to as “BET switch 13”) are provided. The BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by a single pressing operation, and the BET switch 12 has two of the credited medals by a single pressing operation. Bet on the game, and the BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game. By operating these BET switches 11, 12, and 13, a predetermined pay line described later is validated.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals obtained by the player in the game by a push button operation. By the switching of the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16. On the right side of the C / P switch 14, there is a start lever 6 for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by the player's operation and starting the display of symbol variation in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. It is mounted so as to be rotatable within an angular range.

  A mobile phone holder 23 is provided on the right side of the medal receiving portion 16 as viewed from the front. The mobile phone holder 23 is a cylindrical member made of a material that can be easily molded, such as resin, and has a bellows-like side surface. An infrared communication interface 104 (FIG. 18) described later is provided on the bottom surface of the mobile phone holder 23. The mobile phone 300 is inserted into the mobile phone holder 23 so that an infrared communication interface 305 (FIG. 29) and an infrared communication interface 104 provided in the player's mobile phone 300 (FIG. 28), which will be described later, face each other. In addition, since the arrangement position of the infrared communication interface 305 differs depending on the model of the mobile phone 300, the infrared communication interface 305 and the infrared communication interface 104 face each other regardless of the position of the infrared communication interface 305. Thus, the direction of the mobile phone holder 23 can be changed by the bellows. When a player plays a game on the gaming machine 1, the player plays a game with his / her mobile phone 300 inserted into the mobile phone holder 23. The mobile phone 300 inserted in the mobile phone holder 23 automatically performs predetermined communication with the gaming machine 1 via the opposing infrared communication interface 305 and the infrared communication interface 104.

  Three stop switches 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided at the right side of the start lever 6 and in the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10, respectively. Yes.

  Here, in the embodiment, the reel stop operation (operation of any one of the stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R) performed when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating is referred to as “first stop operation”, The stop operation performed after the first stop operation is referred to as “second stop operation”, and the stop operation performed after the second stop operation is referred to as “third stop operation”.

  Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right below the main body of the gaming machine 1. A predetermined effect sound is generated from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  The LEDs 101 are provided on the left and right of the top of the main body of the gaming machine 1, and the lamps 102 are provided so as to be sandwiched between the LEDs 101. These LED 101 and lamp 102 are lit and blinked for a predetermined effect.

  In the embodiment, the player inserts medals or operates the BET switches 11, 12, and 13, the player operates the start lever 6, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start rotation, and the players stop switches 7L and 7C. A series of processes in the gaming machine 1 configured by performing the operation of 7R and the rotation stop of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R once is called a game or a unit game.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, a substantially vertical plane constituted by the panel display unit 2 a and the liquid crystal display device 5 on the front surface of the cabinet 2 will be described.

  The panel display 2a includes a 1-BET lamp 9a (hereinafter referred to as “BET lamp 9a”), a 2-BET lamp 9b (hereinafter referred to as “BET lamp 9b”), and a maximum BET lamp 9c (hereinafter referred to as “BET lamp 9c”). And an information display unit 18 are provided.

  Display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are positioned substantially at the center of the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5. The image display area of the liquid crystal display device 5 covers the entire display screen 5a including the areas of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. In the area of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R of the display screen 5a, the change display and stop display of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be observed through the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, respectively. It is possible to display an image having continuity and integrity outside the 4R region. That is, the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R in the display screen 5a are displayed on the normal display screen included in the display screen 5a, except that the change display and stop display of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be observed. It is. In other words, it can be said that the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 is partially transparent in the areas of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R.

  The display window 4L is divided into display windows 4LU, 4LC, and 4LD, the display window 4C is divided into display windows 4CU, 4CC, and 4CD, and the display window 4R is divided into display windows 4RU, 4RC, and 4RD. The generic name of the display windows 4LU, 4LC, 4LD is the display window 4L, the generic name of the display windows 4CU, 4CC, 4CD is the display window 4C, and the generic name of the display windows 4RU, 4RC, 4RD is the display window 4R.

  The display windows 4L, 4C and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as winning lines, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in the diagonal direction. One, three, or five of these pay lines are activated by operating the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 or inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22. Which winning line is activated is indicated by the lighting of the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c. Hereinafter, the activated winning line 8 is referred to as an “effective line”.

  The BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 9c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”). Here, in the embodiment, one game ends when all the reels stop or when the effect display on the liquid crystal display device 5 of the game ends. The BET lamp 9a is turned on when the number of BETs is 1 and one winning line is activated. The BET lamp 9b is turned on when the number of BETs is 2 and three pay lines are activated. The BET lamp 9c is turned on when the number of BETs is 3 and all (5) winning lines are activated. The information display unit 18 is composed of a display device capable of displaying numerical values such as a 7-segment LED, and the number of medals that are credited (stored and stored as being inserted into the gaming machine) and the number of occurrences of a BB gaming state described later. The number of occurrences of the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, the number of occurrences of the RB gaming state during the general gaming state, and the like are displayed.

  Next, the liquid crystal display device 5 having transparency in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG. 4 is a development view of a part of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a protective glass 132, a display plate 133, a liquid crystal panel 134, a light guide plate 135, a reflective film 136, fluorescent lamps 137a, 137b, 138a, 138b, which are white light sources (generally light sources that emit light in the visible range), lamps Holders 139a to 139h, a table carrier package (not shown) on which an IC for driving a liquid crystal panel is mounted, a flexible substrate (not shown) connected to a terminal portion of the liquid crystal panel 134, and the like. The liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the player side from the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when viewed from the front. Further, a predetermined interval is provided between the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The protective glass 132 is attached so as to cover the entire area of the liquid crystal panel 134 in order to protect the entire player side of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The display board 133 is comprised with the translucent member. On the display board 133, a predetermined figure or a picture is drawn in an area corresponding to the panel display unit 2a (see FIG. 2). Here, in FIG. 3 or FIG. 4, the illustration of an electric circuit for operating the information display unit 18 and the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c arranged on the back side of the area of the display plate 133 corresponding to the panel display unit 2a is omitted. ing.

  The liquid crystal panel 134 is formed by sealing liquid crystal in a gap between a transparent substrate such as a glass plate on which a thin film transistor layer is formed and a transparent substrate facing the transparent substrate. The display mode of the liquid crystal panel 134 is set to normally white. Normally white is a configuration in which white display is performed (light goes to the display surface side, that is, transmitted light is visually recognized from the outside) in a state where the liquid crystal is not driven. By adopting the normally white liquid crystal panel 134, even if the liquid crystal cannot be driven, the symbols arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R Can be visually recognized, and the game can be continued. That is, even when a situation in which the liquid crystal cannot be driven occurs, it is possible to play a game centering on the change display and stop display of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  The light guide plate 135 is provided on the back side of the liquid crystal panel 134 to introduce light from the fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b into the liquid crystal panel 134 (illuminate the liquid crystal panel 134), and has an acrylic resin having a thickness of about 2 cm, for example. It is comprised with translucent members (it has a light guide function).

  The reflective film 136 is, for example, a white polyester film or an aluminum thin film formed with a silver vapor deposition film, and reflects the light introduced into the light guide plate 135 toward the front side. Thereby, the liquid crystal panel 134 is illuminated. In the reflection film 136, rectangular holes 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are formed. The holes 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are formed so as to be positioned in front of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (area corresponding to the reel sheet). The sizes and positions of the holes 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are formed so as to coincide with the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R (FIGS. 1 and 2). Further, in the reflective film 136, regions other than the hole portions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR are defined as reflective regions 136A, and the light introduced into the light guide plate 135 by the reflective regions 136A is reflected toward the front side.

  The fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b are disposed along the upper and lower ends of the light guide plate 135, and both ends are supported by lamp holders 139a, 139b, 139c, and 139d. The fluorescent lamps 137a and 137b emit light to be introduced into the light guide plate 135.

  The fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b are disposed across the hole portions 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR at the upper position and the lower position on the back side of the reflective film 136, respectively. The light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 138a and 138b is reflected by the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and enters the holes 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR. The incident light passes through the holes 136BL, 136BC, and 136BR to illuminate the liquid crystal panel 134.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the symbol row | line by the multiple types of symbol arranged in the outer periphery of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is demonstrated. Each symbol is assigned a code number from 00 to 20, and is stored in a ROM 32 (FIG. 18) described later as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, blue 7 (design 61), replay (design 62), plum (design 63), watermelon (design 64), BAR (design 65), cherry (design 66), red 7 A symbol string composed of symbols of (symbol 67) is represented. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the occurrence condition, the end condition, and the transfer destination game state of each game state of the gaming machine 1 will be described. The occurrence condition, end condition, and transfer destination game state of each game state are as illustrated in FIG.

  There are five gaming states of the gaming machine 1; a general gaming state, a carryover state (including an RB carryover state during the BB gaming state), a BB general gaming state, and an RB gaming state. Here, a gaming state constituted by a predetermined combination of the BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state is referred to as a BB gaming state. The RB gaming state includes an RB gaming state during the BB gaming state and an RB gaming state during the general gaming state. Hereinafter, BB and RB are collectively referred to as a bonus.

  The carryover state is a gaming state that shifts from the general gaming state or the BB gaming state, and is generated by winning of BB or RB, and is terminated by establishment of BB or RB, end of BB gaming state, or start of RB gaming state during BB gaming state. . The carryover state is a state in which BB or RB is carried over, that is, a state in which information won in BB or RB is carried over. In particular, a state where BB is carried over is referred to as a BB carryover state, and a state where RB is carried over is referred to as an RB carryover state. The carryover state shifts to the BB gaming state when finished with the establishment of BB, transitions to the RB gaming state when finished with the establishment of RB, and transitions to the general gaming state when finished with the termination of the BB gaming state.

  The BB gaming state is a gaming state that shifts from the general gaming state or the BB carryover state, and occurs when the BB is established, and the number of acquired medals (the number of medals paid out to the player) reaches a predetermined number (for example, 466 or more). Sometimes it ends and shifts to the general gaming state.

  The BB general gaming state is a gaming state that shifts from the RB gaming state in the general gaming state, the BB carryover state, or the BB gaming state, and occurs when the BB is established or the RB ends in the BB gaming state, and the BB gaming state ends or BB The game ends when the RB gaming state starts during the RB gaming state or when the BB gaming state ends or the RB gaming state starts during the BB gaming state. The BB general gaming state shifts to the general gaming state when it ends when the BB gaming state ends, and shifts to the RB gaming state when it ends when the RB gaming state starts during the BB gaming state.

  Note that the RB won in the BB general gaming state is carried over until it is established. While this RB is carried over, the RB is not won. In the BB general gaming state, the probability lottery table used when the RB is carried over may have a higher probability of losing than the probability lottery table used when the RB is not carried over. At this time, the replay probability may be lowered, and the loss winning probability may be set higher accordingly. In this way, the symbol combinations corresponding to the RBs being carried over can be aligned relatively quickly, and the BB gaming state that ends when a predetermined number of medals are paid out can be smoothly terminated.

  The RB gaming state in the BB gaming state is generated when a specific condition is established in the BB gaming state or an RB is established in the BB gaming state, and a predetermined number of times (for example, twelve times) the game ends, and a predetermined number of times (for example, eight times). The game is ended by winning a small role or by ending the BB gaming state. From the BB general gaming state to the RB gaming state, until the RB gaming state ends, the BB general gaming state is reached, and the transition to the RB gaming state is repeated until the number of medals paid out reaches 466 or more. Is the BB gaming state. The RB gaming state in the BB gaming state shifts to the BB general gaming state or the general gaming state when the game is completed by a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) or by a small number of winnings of a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times). Here, the small roles are the watermelon small role, the plum small role, the upper and lower cherry small roles, and the middle cherry small role, which will be described later. The RB gaming state in the BB gaming state transitions to the BB general gaming state after the end of the BB gaming state after the termination of the BB gaming state, and the general gaming state when the termination condition for the BB gaming state is satisfied. Migrate to

  The RB gaming state in the general gaming state is generated when the RB is established in the general gaming state, and is ended by a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) of the game or a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) of the small role winning. When the RB gaming state in the general gaming state is ended by a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) of the game or a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) of the small role winning, the RB gaming state shifts to the general gaming state.

  Note that the general gaming state is a gaming state that is not any of the carryover state, the BB general gaming state, or the RB gaming state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, a display combination, a symbol combination, and a payout which are different for each BET number will be described. The dividend is the number of medals paid out. The information shown in FIG. 7 is stored in a ROM 32 (FIG. 18) described later as a predetermined data table. The display combination of the embodiment includes BB, RB, SRB, replay, watermelon small combination, plum small combination, upper / lower cherry small combination, middle cherry small combination, and loss. BB, RB, SRB, and replay become a winning combination by winning, and become a winning combination by further winning. The watermelon, plum small, upper / lower cherry small, and medium cherry small roles become elected by winning, and further wins. The establishment and winning is that a predetermined symbol or a combination of predetermined symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped and displayed side by side on the active line. In the establishment, no medal is paid out at the time of establishment, and the medal is paid out in the winning. Loss is a display combination that is neither a winning combination nor a winning combination because a predetermined symbol or a combination of predetermined symbols corresponding to the winning combination is not stopped and displayed along the active line. The establishment and winning are collectively referred to as display. The winning combination and winning combination are collectively referred to as a display combination. The display mode of each display combination (a combination of predetermined symbols along the active line) and the number of medal payouts at the time of display differ depending on the number of BETs as shown in FIG.

  The establishment of BB is realized by arranging red 7 (symbol 67) -red 7-red 7 or blue 7 (symbol 61) -blue 7-blue 7 along the active line in the general gaming state or the BB carryover state. After BB is established, the gaming state becomes the BB general gaming state. The BB gaming state is a gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player.

  The establishment of RB is realized by arranging BAR-BAR-BAR along the active line in the general gaming state, the carryover state or the BB general gaming state. After RB is established, the gaming state becomes the RB gaming state.

  The establishment of the SRB is realized by arranging the plum (symbol 63) -plum-replay (symbol 62) along the active line in the BB general gaming state. After the SRB is established, the gaming state becomes the RB gaming state.

  The establishment of RB or SRB in the BB general gaming state may be referred to as JAC in.

  The establishment of the replay is realized by arranging Replay (symbol 62) -Replay-Replay along the active line in the general gaming state, the carryover state, or the BB general gaming state. When the replay is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted (the player is given game value), so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals.

  In all game states, it is possible to achieve a prize for a watermelon small part, a plum small part, an upper / lower cherry small part, and a middle cherry small part. These roles are realized by arranging the illustrated symbol combinations along the effective lines. The payout number of these combinations is as shown in the figure, but differs depending on the gaming state and the number of BETs. The winning of the small part of the upper and lower cherries is realized by the cherry being stopped and displayed on the upper or lower part of the left display window 4L. Further, the winning of the small cherry role is realized by stopping and displaying the cherry in the middle of the left display window 4L. Here, the upper part of the display window 4 is a part where the top line 8b is arranged in the display window 4, and the middle part of the display window 4 is a part where the center line 8c is arranged in the display window 4. The lower part of the display window 4 is a part where the bottom line 8d is arranged in the display window 4. Specifically, for example, the upper stage of the display window 4L refers to the display window 4LU, the middle stage refers to the display window 4LC, and the lower stage refers to the display window 4LD. The same applies to the display windows 4C and 4R.

  Next, a probability lottery table referred to in a probability lottery process in step (hereinafter referred to as “S”) 16 in FIG. 21 described later will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10. The probability lottery table has five game states, that is, a general game state, a BB general game state, an RB game state (including those in the general game state and those in the BB game state), each carryover state, and each BET number. Each of them is stored in a later-described ROM 32 (FIG. 18) as a predetermined data table. FIG. 8 is an example of the probability lottery table when the BET number is 1. FIG. 9 is an example of the probability lottery table when the BET number is 2. FIG. 10 is an example of the probability lottery table when the BET number is 3. In this way, the interest of the game may be improved by making the probability lottery table different for each BET number and making the probability that each winning combination is drawn differently.

  The random number extraction range of these probability lottery tables is 0 to 16383, and one random number is extracted from this random number extraction range in S13 of FIG. 20 to be described later, and this random number is a random number of any winning combination depending on the gaming state. The winning combination is determined depending on whether it belongs to the range. For example, when the extracted random number is 15 in the general gaming state, referring to the probability lottery table in FIG. 8A, since the random number belongs to the replay random number range, the winning combination is replay. The probability that this replay is determined as a winning combination is 2245/16384, which is obtained by dividing 2245 random numbers belonging to the replay random number range 6 to 2250 by the number 16384 of numerical values belonging to the random number extraction range. In the case of other game states, other BET numbers, and other winning combinations, the process of determining the winning combination and the winning probability are the same.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, a stop winning combination determination table referred to in the stop winning combination determining process in S17 of FIG. The winning combination determination table for stop is provided for each of the above five gaming states, and is stored as a predetermined data table in a ROM 32 (FIG. 18) described later.

  The random number extraction range of these winning winning combination determination tables is from 0 to 127, and one random number is extracted from this random number extracting range, and this random number is assigned to any of the winning winning combinations depending on the gaming state and winning combination. The winning combination for stoppage is determined depending on whether it belongs to the random number range. For example, in the general gaming state, when the winning combination is a cherry small combination and the extracted random number is 9, referring to the stop winning combination determination table in FIG. Since it belongs to the random number range of the winning combination, the winning winning combination becomes a small role of medium cherry. The probability that the medium cherry small role is determined as the winning combination for stopping is 16/128, which is obtained by dividing 16 which is the number of random numbers belonging to the random number range from 0 to 15 by the number 128 of numerical values belonging to the random number extraction range. is there. The process for determining the winning combination for stopping in the case of other gaming states and other winning combinations for stopping, and the determination probabilities thereof are also the same.

  In addition, when the winning role is a cherry small role, the winning combination for stopping the middle cherry small size and the upper / lower cherry small size is not determined, and the stop control controls the middle cherry small size, upper / lower cherry size. You may make it distribute to a small part.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the stop table group selected corresponding to the gaming state and the winning combination for stop will be described. The stop table group is a set of stop tables that are selected and used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the slip frame number determination process in S24 of FIG. A specific example of the stop table will be described with reference to FIG.

  For example, when the game state is the general game state and the winning combination for stop is BB, the stop table group selected corresponding to this is the BB establishment possible stop table group. The BB establishment possible stop table group is a set of BB establishment possible stop tables in which establishment of BB is permitted in accordance with a player's stop operation. The same applies to the process of selecting the stop table group according to the player's stop operation in the case of other game states and in the case of other winning combinations for stop.

  The RB establishment possible stop table group is a set of RB establishment possible stop tables, and the RB establishment possible stop table is a stop table in which establishment of RB is permitted in accordance with a player's stop operation.

  The SRB establishment possible stop table group is a set of SRB establishment possible stop tables, and the SRB establishment possible stop table is a stop table in which establishment of the SRB is permitted regardless of the player's stop operation.

  The replay establishment possible stop table group is a set of replay establishment possible stop tables, and the replay establishment possible stop table is a stop table in which establishment of a replay is permitted regardless of a player's stop operation.

  The watermelon small role winning stop table group is a set of watermelon small role winning stop tables, and the watermelon small role winning stop table is allowed to receive a watermelon small role according to the player's stop operation. Is a stop table.

  Plum small role winning possible stop table group is a set of plum small role winning possible stop tables. Plum small role winning possible stop table allows the winning of a small role winning plum regardless of the player's stop operation. Is a stop table.

  The medium cherry small role winning stop table group is a collection of medium cherry small role winning stop tables. The medium cherry small role winning stop table is a medium cherry small role depending on the player's stop operation. This is a stop table in which a prize is allowed. The upper / lower cherry small role winning stop table group is a set of upper / lower cherry small role winning stop tables, and the upper / lower cherry small role winning stop table depends on the player's stop operation. This is a stop table that allows the winning of the small part of the upper and lower cherries.

  The non-displayable stop table group is a set of non-displayable stop tables, and the non-displayable stop table is a stop table that does not allow display of any display combination regardless of the player's stop operation.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, a stop table stored in the ROM 32 (FIG. 18) of the main control circuit 71 described later will be described.

  The stop table shows stop operation positions and stop control positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The stop operation position is the symbol that is located on the center line 8c when the stop switches 7L, 7C, and 7R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are operated (specifically, The code number of a symbol whose center is located above the center line 8c and whose center is closest to the position of the center line 8c). The stop control position represents a code number of a symbol that is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c when the reel on which the stop operation is performed stops. Here, in the embodiment, the maximum number of so-called sliding frames is four. Referring to FIG. 13 (1), for example, when the stop switch 7R is operated when the plum (symbol 63) of the code number 14 reaches the position of the center line 8c during the rotation of the reel 3R, The reel 3R can be controlled to stop so that 16 BARs (symbol 65) are stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c.

  The stop table includes a BB establishment possible stop table included in the BB establishment possible stop table group, an RB establishment possible stop table included in the RB establishment possible stop table group, an SRB establishment possible stop table included in the SRB establishment possible stop table group, The replay establishment possible stop table included in the replay establishment stop table group, the watermelon small combination winning stop table included in the watermelon small combination winning stop table group, and the plum included in the plum small combination winning stop table group A small table winning stop table, a medium cherry small role winning stop table included in the medium cherry small role winning stop table group, an upper / lower cherry included in the upper / lower cherry small role winning stop table group Non-displayable stop tables included in stoppages that can be awarded in small roles and non-displayable stop tables. There is Le.

  FIG. 13A shows an example of a replay establishment possible stop table included in the replay establishment possible stop table group shown in FIG. This table is used when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped and controlled so that the replay is established when the winning combination for stop is replay.

  In FIG. 13 (1), the stop control position of the reel 3L is one of the code numbers 03, 07, 12, 15, and 20. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, all symbols corresponding to positions one code number 03, 07, 12, 15, 20 are “Replay” (symbol 62).

  In FIG. 13A, the stop control position of the reel 3C is any one of the code numbers 02, 06, 10, 14, and 18. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, the symbols corresponding to code numbers 02, 06, 10, 14, and 18 are all “Replay” (symbol 62).

  Further, in FIG. 13A, the stop control position of the reel 3R is any one of the code numbers 03, 08, 12, 16, and 20. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, all symbols corresponding to the positions one code number 03, 08, 12, 16, and 20 are “Replay” (symbol 62).

  As described above, when the replay establishment possible stop table shown in FIG. 13 (1) is used for stop control of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, the replay (symbol) along the validated cross-down line 8e. 62) -Replay-Replay is stopped and displayed side by side, and replay can be established.

  When the replay establishment possible stop table is used for the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, three replays (symbol 62) are stopped and displayed along the cross-down line 8e, and the replay is always established. be able to. In other words, in the embodiment, when a replay is won, the replay can always be established. This is related to the arrangement of replay (symbol 62) in the symbol array shown in FIG. In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames is set to 4 frames, and if there is a symbol that can display a display combination in a range of 4 frames from the position where the stop operation is performed, it is possible to draw on the effective line. ing. Referring to FIG. 5, in the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, the replay (symbol 62) has a symbol arrangement that is always arranged in a range of four frames. For this reason, when the replay establishment possible stop table is used for the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the Replay (symbol 62) is arranged along the active line regardless of the stop operation at any position above. It is possible to stop display with. In other words, the replay basically does not cause a so-called miss-out (inability to display the selected winning combination for stoppage).

  The SRB is also a role that does not cause missing because the combination of established symbols is plum (symbol 63) -plum-replay (symbol 62).

  The watermelon small role winning stop table (not shown) is used to stop and control the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so that the watermelon small role wins when the winning winning combination is a watermelon small role. Is done. In the watermelon small role winning stop table, a watermelon small role can be won only in the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when a stop operation is performed at a predetermined stop operation position. If a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position other than, a watermelon small part cannot be won.

  A stoppage table (not shown) for winning a small combination of Plums is used to stop and control the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R so that the small combination of Plums wins when the winning combination for a stop is a Plum Is done. In the small winning combination stop table of the plum, the small winning combination of the plum can be won even when the stop operation is performed at any stop operation position on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. This is related to the arrangement of the plums (symbol 63) in the symbol array shown in FIG.

  The medium cherry small role winning stop table (not shown) is used to stop and control the reel 3L so that the medium cherry small role wins when the winning winning combination is the medium cherry small role. The In the medium cherry small role winning stop table, the medium cherry small role can be won only when the stop operation is performed at the predetermined stop operation position on the reel 3L, and other than the predetermined stop operation position. When the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position, the small cherry small part cannot be won.

  The upper / lower cherry small role winning stop table (not shown) stops the reel 3L so that the upper / lower cherry small role wins when the winning winning combination is the upper / lower cherry small role Used when controlling. In the upper / lower cherry small role winning stop table, the upper / lower cherry small roles can be awarded only when the stop operation is performed at the predetermined stop operation position on the reel 3L, and the predetermined stop When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position other than the operation position, the small part of the upper and lower cherries cannot be won.

  In the embodiment, even if a watermelon small part, a middle cherry small part or an upper / lower cherry small part is selected as a winning combination for a stop and a winning possible stop table is selected, a winning combination cannot be made. There is a case. This is related to the arrangement of watermelon (symbol 64) and cherry (symbol 66) in the symbol array shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 5, in reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, watermelons (symbol 64) are not necessarily arranged in a pattern arrangement within the range of 4 frames, but in reel 3L, code numbers 02, 09, 11, 14, 18 and reel 3C are arranged only at code numbers 01 and 05, and reel 3R is arranged only at code numbers 13 and 17. For this reason, depending on the stop operation position, the watermelon (symbol 64) cannot be stopped along the effective line. In other words, the small part of the watermelon is a part that can be overlooked. Similarly, referring to FIG. 5, in the reel 3L, the cherries (symbol 66) are not necessarily arranged in a pattern arrangement within the range of four frames. For this reason, depending on the stop operation position, the cherry (symbol 66) cannot be stopped and displayed on the display window 4L. That is, the small cherries of the middle cherry and the small cherries of the upper and lower cherries are so-called missed roles.

  In the embodiment, as the winning combination for stopping where a missed portion may occur, a watermelon small role, a middle cherry small role, and an upper / lower cherry small role are described as examples. However, BB and RB may also be missed. It is a winning role for suspension. That is, referring to FIG. 5, blue 7 (symbol 61), red 7 (symbol 67), and BAR (symbol 65) are all arranged in the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R within a range of 4 frames. It is not a simple symbol arrangement. For this reason, depending on the stop operation position, blue 7 (symbol 61), red 7 (symbol 67), and BAR (symbol 65) may not be stopped at the active line.

  FIG. 13 (2) shows an example of the non-displayable stop table included in the non-displayable stop table group shown in FIG. This table is used when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped and controlled so that no winning combination is won when the winning combination for stopping is lost.

  In FIG. 13B, the stop control position of the reel 3L is any one of the code numbers 03, 07, 12, 15, and 20. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, all symbols corresponding to positions one code number 03, 07, 12, 15, 20 are “Replay” (symbol 62).

  In FIG. 13B, the stop control position of the reel 3C is any one of the code numbers 02, 06, 10, 14, and 18. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, the symbols corresponding to code numbers 02, 06, 10, 14, and 18 are all “Replay” (symbol 62).

  Further, in FIG. 13B, the stop control position of the reel 3R is any one of the code numbers 02, 07, 11, 15, and 19. In the symbol array shown in FIG. 5, the symbols corresponding to the positions one code number 02, 07, 11, 15, 19 are all plums (symbol 63).

  As described above, when the non-displayable stop table shown in FIG. 13 (2) is used for the stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, the replay (symbol) along the validated cross-down line 8e. 62) -Replay-plum (symbol 63) is stopped and displayed side by side, and any combination cannot be won.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the correspondence between the point factor of the score information and the score corresponding to the point factor will be described. The point information is information on points given to one game result in the player's gaming machine 1. The point addition factor is a condition for giving this score. The point addition criterion is a specific criterion for conditions under which points are given.

  In the embodiment, the number of jackpots, that is, the number of times that BB or RB is established will be described as an additional factor. The additional factors are not limited to the number of jackpots, but the number of consecutive games, the number of digested games, the positive difference per unit time (for example, 1 hour) (the total number of medals betted from the number of medals paid out to the player) Or the number obtained by subtracting. If the additional factor is the number of big hits, the additional criterion is 5 points when BB is established and 1 point when RB is established. If the additional factor is continuous game time, the additional criterion is 500 points per hour. If the score factor is the number of digested games, the score criterion is 1 for each game. If the score factor is the difference number, the score criterion is a positive difference number per hour.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the relationship between an effect identifier and a total score is demonstrated.

  The effect identifier is an identifier for specifying an effect image displayed on the display screen 5a (FIG. 2) of the liquid crystal display device 5 (FIGS. 1 and 18), which will be described later, corresponding to the game performance accumulated by the player. . The total score is a game performance accumulated by the player, and in the embodiment, is a cumulative score given according to establishment of BB or RB.

  If the total score is 1000 points or more, 1 corresponds as an effect identifier. If the total score is 500 points or more and less than 1000 points, 2 corresponds as an effect identifier. If the total score is 50 points or more and less than 500 points, 3 corresponds as an effect identifier. Corresponds.

  Next, the effect image data table will be described with reference to FIG. In this effect image data table, an effect identifier and effect image data are associated with each other. This effect image data table is stored in an image ROM 88 (FIG. 19) described later as a predetermined data table.

  The effect identifier 1 is associated with effect image data for heavy users as effect image data. The effect image based on the effect image data for heavy users is an effect image as shown in FIG. This effect image is an effect image that can only be viewed by a heavy user, and is preferably designed so that the player desires to see it most. A heavy user is a player who has accumulated the highest number of total points of 1000 points or more. The effect identifier 2 is associated with effect image data for middle users as effect image data. The effect image based on the middle user effect image data is, for example, an effect image as shown in FIG. This effect image is an effect image that can only be seen by middle users, and it is preferable that the player is designed to desire the most after the effect image based on the effect image data for heavy users. . A middle user is a player who has accumulated and acquired a total score of 500 points or more and less than 1000 points, which is the level next to the highest level (next highest level). The effect identifier 3 is associated with effect image data for the light user as effect image data. The effect image based on the light user effect image data is, for example, an effect image as shown in FIG. This effect image is an effect image that can only be viewed by a heavy user, and it is preferable that the player wants to see the most after the effect image based on the effect image data for middle users. . A light user is a player who has accumulated 50 points or more and less than 500 points and has accumulated the total number of points next to the next most frequent level.

  Next, a communication data format between the gaming machine 1 and the mobile phone 300 will be described with reference to FIG. All infrared communication between the gaming machine 1 and the mobile phone 300 is transmitted and received according to the communication data format shown in FIG.

  This communication data format is composed of four fields. That is, there are four game machine identifiers, communication types, total points, and points. Each is configured with at least a minimum information size (for example, bit length, byte length, word length, etc.) necessary for expression.

  The gaming machine identifier is information for specifying the model of the gaming machine 1. If the gaming machine identifiers are the same, the score information and the total score information can be transmitted and received between the gaming machine 1 and the mobile phone 300. When the gaming machine identifiers are different, a communication session between the gaming machine 1 and the mobile phone 300 is not established, and no information is transmitted / received.

  As the communication type, “SEND” is set when the communication is performed from the gaming machine 1 to the mobile phone 300. On the other hand, when the communication is performed from the mobile phone 300 to the gaming machine 1, “RECEIVE” is set.

  Next, referring to FIG. 18, the main control circuit 71 that controls the game processing operation in the gaming machine 1, the peripheral device (actuator) that is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and the main control circuit 71 A circuit configuration including the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R, the LED 101, and the sub-control circuit 72 that controls the lamp 102 based on the control command will be described.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means.

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generator 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating a random number to be sampled. As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 stores a probability lottery table (FIG. 8) used in the probability lottery process in S16 of FIG. 21 described later, which is executed every time random number sampling is determined each time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation). To FIG. 10), a winning combination determination table for stopping (FIG. 11) used every time a winning combination determination process for stopping in S17 of FIG. 21 described later is executed, and a slip piece determining process of S24 of FIG. 21 described later. Stop table group selection table (FIG. 12) used when selecting a stop table group among them, a stop table (FIG. 13) used in the reel stop control process of S25 of FIG. 21, and a stop switch 7L by the player , 7C, 7R, a stop position search table (not shown) and a table number selection table used when determining the reel stop mode. Le (not shown), various control commands to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (command), and the like. These commands include a demo display command, a start command, a reel stop permission command, a reel stop command, an all reel stop command, a display combination command, and the like.

  In the circuit of FIG. 18, BET lamps 9 a, 9 b, 9 c, the information display unit 18, and medals are housed as main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30. There are a hopper (including a payout driving unit) 40 as a game value giving means for paying out a predetermined number of medals according to a command, and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for rotationally driving the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Further, a motor driving circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper driving circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, a lamp driving circuit 45 for driving and controlling the BET lamps 9a, 9b and 9c, and the information display unit 18 are provided. A display unit driving circuit 48 for driving control is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31 via an I / O port (not shown). Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, BET switches 11, 12, and 13, a C / P switch 14, and a medal sensor 22S. A reel stop signal circuit 46, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51. These are also connected to the CPU 31 via an I / O port (not shown).

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6. The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 46 outputs a stop signal in accordance with the operation of each stop switch 7L, 7C, 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and transmits a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 outputs a signal for detecting completion of the medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

  In the circuit of FIG. 18, a random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and a sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. Based on the random number sampled in this way and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32, one of a plurality of winning combinations is determined. After the winning combination is determined, random number sampling is performed again to select the stop position search table.

  After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained every rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to 0 by the reset pulse thus obtained. Thereby, the count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation is stored in the RAM 33 for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  A symbol table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, the code numbers sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided in correspondence with each code number with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated. Is associated with a symbol code indicating the symbol.

  Further, in the ROM 32, a display symbol combination table (not shown) is stored. In the display symbol combination table, a combination of symbols to be displayed, a medal payout number at the time of display, and a display determination code representing the display are associated with each other. The display symbol combination table is referred to when the display combination of the reel 3L, the reel 3C, and the reel 3R is stopped and when the display combination is confirmed after all the reels are stopped.

  When the winning of the specific winning combination is achieved by the probability lottery process based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 sends a stop command signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R. Based on the selected stop position search table, a signal for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  If the winning combination is a winning combination with payout, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. . At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. As a result, the CPU 31 stops driving the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41 and ends the medal payout process.

  FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 includes an image control circuit (gSub) 72a and a sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. The image control circuit (gSub) 72 a or the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72 b is configured on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71.

  Communication between the main control circuit 71 and the image control circuit (gSub) 72a is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, and from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a to the main control circuit. No command, information or the like is transmitted to 71. The communication between the image control circuit (gSub) 72a and the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b is performed in one direction from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b. No command, information or the like is transmitted from the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b to the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

  The image control circuit (gSub) 72a includes a sub control circuit microcomputer 81, a serial port 82, a ROM 83, a work RAM 84, a calendar IC 85, an image control IC 86, a control RAM 87, an image ROM (CROM (character ROM)) 88, and a video RAM 89. The

  The sub control circuit microcomputer 81 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (all not shown). The CPU provided in the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 performs various processes according to the control program stored in the ROM 83 based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Note that the image control circuit (gSub) 72a does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit. However, when a random number is necessary for performing various processes, Random number sampling is executed on the operation program of the control circuit microcomputer 81.

  The serial port 82 receives various commands and information transmitted from the main control circuit 71. In addition, an infrared communication interface 104 is connected to the serial port 82 so that bidirectional communication is possible.

  A ROM 83, an image ROM 88, a work RAM 84, and a calendar IC 85 are connected to the sub control circuit microcomputer 81.

  The image ROM 88 stores image data, dot data, and the like for generating an image.

  The ROM 83 stores a control program executed by the sub control circuit microcomputer 81, a determination table, and the like.

  The work RAM 84 is configured as temporary storage means for storing various information necessary for the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 to execute the control program.

  The calendar IC 85 stores date data. An operation unit 17 is connected to the sub control circuit microcomputer 81. In the embodiment, date setting and the like are performed by operating this operation unit 17 by an employee of a game hall or the like. The sub control circuit microcomputer 81 stores the date information set based on the input signal transmitted from the operation unit 17 in the calendar IC 85. The date information stored in the calendar IC 85 is backed up.

  The aforementioned work RAM 84 and calendar IC 85 are to be backed up. That is, even when the power supplied to the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 is cut off, the power is continuously supplied and the stored information and the like are prevented from being erased.

  The image control IC 86 generates an image corresponding to the production content determined by the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The control RAM 87 is included in the image control IC 86. The sub control circuit microcomputer 81 writes and reads information and the like with respect to the control RAM 87. In the control RAM 87, a register of the image control IC 86, a sprite attribute table, and a color palette table are developed. The sub control circuit microcomputer 81 updates the register of the image control IC 86 and the sprite attribute table at every predetermined timing.

  The image control IC 86 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5 and the video RAM 89.

  The video RAM 89 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control IC 86 generates an image.

  Further, the image control IC 86 transmits a signal to the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (start of the next processing) every time transfer of the data in the video RAM 89 to the liquid crystal display device 5 ends (1/60 seconds).

  In the image control circuit (gSub) 72a, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 controls sound and lamp effects. The sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 determines the type of sound / lamp and the output timing based on the determined effect. The sub control circuit microcomputer 81 transmits a command to the sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b via the serial port 82 at every predetermined timing. The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b mainly outputs only the sound / lamp according to the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

  The sound / lamp control circuit (mSub) 72b includes a sound / lamp control microcomputer 91, a serial port 92, a program ROM 93, a work RAM 94, a sound source IC 95, a power amplifier 96, and a sound source ROM 97.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 includes a CPU, an interrupt controller, and an input / output port (all not shown). The CPU provided in the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 performs sound / lamp output processing according to the control program stored in the program ROM 93 based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 is connected to an LED 101 and a lamp 102. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 transmits an output signal to the LED 101 and the lamp 102 in response to a command transmitted at a predetermined timing from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a. Thereby, LED101 and the lamp | ramp 102 will light-emit in the predetermined | prescribed aspect according to production.

  The serial port 92 receives various commands and information transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72a.

  The program ROM 93 stores a control program executed by the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 and the like.

  The work RAM 94 is configured as temporary storage means for storing various information necessary when the sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 executes the control program.

  The sound source IC 95 generates a sound source based on the command transmitted from the image control circuit (gSub) 72 a and outputs the sound source to the power amplifier 96.

  The power amplifier 96 is an amplifier, and speakers 21L and 21R are connected to the power amplifier 96. The power amplifier 96 amplifies the sound source output from the sound source IC 95 and outputs the amplified sound source from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  The sound source ROM 97 stores sound source data (phrase etc.) for generating a sound source.

  The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 is connected to a volume control unit 103. The volume control unit 103 can be operated by employees of the game hall and the like, and the volume output from the speakers 21L and 21R is adjusted. The sound / lamp control microcomputer 91 performs control to adjust the sound output from the speakers 21L and 21R to the input volume based on the input signal transmitted from the volume control unit 103.

  Next, the main control operation of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the main flowcharts of FIGS.

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (S1). Specifically, initialization of the storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Subsequently, the stored contents of the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (S2). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game, etc. I do. Next, it is determined whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed since the end of the previous game, that is, after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have stopped (S3). If this determination is YES, a demo display command for requesting display of a demo image is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (S4). If this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S5.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic medal insertion, that is, whether or not a replay is won in the previous game (S5). When this determination is YES, medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (S7), and the process proceeds to S8. When the determination in S5 is NO, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the medal sensor 22S or the BET switches 11, 12, and 13 (S6). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S8, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to S3.

  Next, the CPU 31 receives predetermined information in order to transmit a BET command to the sub-control circuit 72 in response to detection of output of a predetermined signal from the medal sensor 22S or the BET switches 11, 12, and 13. Is stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 18) (S8). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6 (S9). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S10, and when it is NO, S9 is repeated.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous game (S10). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S12, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to S11. Move. Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a game start waiting time digest process (S11). Specifically, the CPU 31 performs a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting the game of the player until 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous game. Subsequently, the CPU 31 outputs a rotation start request command for all reels (S12). The main control circuit 71 commands the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the detection of the rotation start request command for all reels. Subsequently, the CPU 31 extracts a random number for lottery (S13). The random numbers extracted in the process of S13 are used in a probability lottery process (S16 in FIG. 21) described later.

  Next, for example, a numerical value indicating 30 seconds is set as an initial value in one game monitoring timer (S14 in FIG. 21). This one-game monitoring timer includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reel without depending on the stop operation of the player's stop switch. In this timer, a numerical value is subtracted as time passes after an initial value is set. Subsequently, the CPU 31 executes a gaming state monitoring process (S15). In this gaming state monitoring process, it is determined whether or not the gaming state transition condition is satisfied, the gaming state is transitioned when it is determined that the gaming state transition condition is satisfied, and the gaming state transition condition is satisfied. The current game state is maintained when it is not determined that the player is present. For example, if a BB is won in the previous game, but a missing game occurs, the game state is changed to the general game state until a predetermined condition is met after the current game based on the information won by the BB. Transition from the state to the carryover state.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process based on the random number value extracted in the process of S13 (S16). This probability lottery process uses a probability lottery table (FIGS. 8 to 10) according to the number of BETs and the gaming state, determines which display combination the random number value belongs to, and wins combination (established flag) ).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a process of determining a winning combination for stopping (S17). In the process of determining the winning combination for stopping, the winning combination selection table for stopping shown in FIG. 13 is used, and the winning combination for stopping is determined by lottery according to the gaming state and the winning combination determined in S16. . Subsequently, the CPU 31 selects a winning line (table line selection) for arranging the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination for stopping (S18).

  Next, the CPU 31 sets predetermined information in the RAM 33 (FIG. 18) in order to transmit a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (S19). The start command includes a winning combination, a winning combination for stoppage, information on a gaming state, and the like. Subsequently, the CPU 31 totals after the start of the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, for example, until 208 milliseconds elapses, and the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate at a constant speed of, for example, 80 rotations per second. Wait (S20). Subsequently, the CPU 31 sets predetermined information in the RAM 33 in order to transmit a reel stop permission command to the sub control circuit 72 (S21).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop switch is turned on (S22). Specifically, it is determined whether any one of the stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R has been operated. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S24, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S23.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the 1-game monitoring timer is 0 (S23). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S24, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to S22.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process for determining the number of sliding frames (S24). Specifically, the maximum number of sliding frames allowed for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is determined, and a stop table group is determined based on the winning combination for stop determined by the process of S17. Select one stop table. That is, one stop table is selected from the stop table group determined based on the winning combination for stop based on the winning combination for stop and the operation timing of the stop switches 7L, 7C, 7R. Subsequently, using the stop table selected in S24, the reel corresponding to the stop switch that has been stopped is rotated by the number of sliding frames and then stopped (S25), and information on the reels that are subject to stop control is obtained. Is sent to the RAM 33 (FIG. 18) (S26). Subsequently, the CPU 31 determines whether or not all reels are stopped (S27). When this determination is NO, the process proceeds to S22, and when it is YES, predetermined information is set in the RAM 33 in order to transmit to the sub-control circuit 72 all reel stop commands indicating that all reels have been stopped (S28). .

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search (S29 in FIG. 22). The display combination search is to set a display combination flag for identifying a display combination based on a stop mode of symbols stopped and displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Specifically, the display combination is identified based on the code number of the symbols arranged along the center line 8c and the display determination table. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the display combination flag is normal (S30). When this determination is NO, an illegal error is displayed (S31). When the determination in S30 is YES, the CPU 31 credits or pays out medals according to the display combination and the gaming state (S32). At this time, when the winning combination is BB or RB and the display combination is not BB or RB, the CPU 31 sets the winning combination to the carryover combination stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 18). Alternatively, when the display combination is BB or RB, the CPU 31 deletes the carryover combination information stored in the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets predetermined information in the RAM 33 (FIG. 18) in order to transmit a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72 (S33). The display combination command is a command transmitted when it is determined that the display combination is displayed by the process of S30.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether the gaming state is the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state (S34). When this determination is YES, a game number check process for BB or RB is performed (S35), and when it is NO, the process proceeds to S38. In the game number check process, in the BB gaming state, the CPU 31 determines the number of times that the RB gaming state has occurred, the number of games in the general gaming state during BB, the number of wins for the small role in the RB gaming state, and the number of games in the RB gaming state. To check. In the RB gaming state, the number-of-games check process checks the number of wins for the small role in the RB gaming state and the number of games in the RB gaming state. In the BB general gaming state, the establishment of the RB is checked. If the RB is established, the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state during the BB general gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether it is at the end of the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state (S36). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S37, and if it is NO, the process proceeds to S2 in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end process (S37). Specifically, the CPU 31 clears various information related to bonuses (BB, RB, SRB) stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 18).

  On the other hand, in S38, BB and RB establishment check processing is performed. When this process ends, the process moves to S2 in FIG. In the establishment check process, the CPU 31 checks whether either BB or RB is established. When the BB is established, the gaming state is shifted to the BB general gaming state, and when the RB is established, the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state during the general gaming state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the periodic interrupt process executed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described. This periodic interrupt process is invoked and started every 1.1173 milliseconds, for example.

  First, the CPU 31 (FIG. 18) saves the register (S61).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs input port check processing (S62).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs communication data transmission / reception processing (S63). Specifically, various commands stored in the RAM 33 (FIG. 18) (these commands are stored in the RAM 33 in S4 and S8 in FIG. 20, S19, S21, S26 and S28 in FIG. 21, and S33 in FIG. 22, respectively). Is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub-control circuit 72.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a process of adding 1 to the interrupt counter stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 (S64).

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the value of the interrupt counter stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33, and determines whether this value is an even number (S65). When this determination is YES, the process moves to S72, and when it is NO, the process moves to S46.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets information indicating the reel 3R in the reel identifier (S66). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a reel 3R control process for performing rotation start control, rotation acceleration control, rotation control at a constant speed, and rotation stop control of the reel 3R (S67).

  Next, the CPU 31 sets information indicating the reel 3C in the reel identifier (S68). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a reel 3C control process for performing rotation start control, rotation acceleration control, constant speed rotation control, and rotation stop control of the reel 3C (S69).

  Next, the CPU 31 sets information indicating the reel 3L in the reel identifier (S70). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs a reel 3L control process for performing rotation start control, rotation acceleration control, constant speed rotation control, and rotation stop control of the reel 3L (S71).

  On the other hand, in S72, the CPU 31 performs 7SEG drive control processing.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs various counter subtraction processes (S73). Subsequently, the CPU 31 performs an electromagnetic counter control process (S74). Finally, the CPU 31 restores the register (S75) and ends the periodic interrupt process.

  Next, processing executed by the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) of the sub-control circuit 72 (FIG. 19) will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, referring to FIG. 24, S63 in FIG. 23 is executed through S8 in FIG. 20, and thus the data is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (FIG. 18) to the sub-control circuit 72 (FIGS. 18 and 19). A BET command reception process started and executed by the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) of the sub control circuit 72 when the BET command is received by the sub control circuit 72 will be described.

  The sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) transmits 0 as a score to the mobile phone 300 via the infrared communication interface 104 (S81). The significance of this process is that a communication session between the gaming machine 1 and the mobile phone 300 is first established. Communication between the gaming machine 1 and the mobile phone 300 via the infrared communication interface 104 (FIGS. 18 and 19) and the infrared communication interface 305 (FIG. 29) is executed by the gaming machine 1 first. A communication session is established. Upon receiving this processing, the digital signal processor 301 of the mobile phone 300 executes the processing of S122 in the later-described point information reception processing (FIG. 30), thereby calculating the total number of points stored in the mobile phone 300. Transmit to machine 1. When this process ends, this routine ends.

  Next, referring to FIG. 25, S63 in FIG. 23 is executed through S19 in FIG. 21, whereby it is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (FIG. 18) to the sub-control circuit 72 (FIGS. 18 and 19). A start command reception process started and executed by the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) of the sub control circuit 72 when the start command is received by the sub control circuit 72 will be described.

  First, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) determines whether or not a value is set in the effect identifier stored in the work RAM 84 (FIG. 19) (S91). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S92, and when this determination is NO, this routine ends.

  In S92, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 controls the image control IC 86 (FIG. 19) to acquire effect image data corresponding to the value of the effect identifier stored and set in the work RAM 84 (FIG. 19), Buffering is performed in the video RAM 89 (FIG. 19) (S72). Subsequently, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 controls the image control IC 86 to display a predetermined effect image based on the effect image data buffered in the process of S92 on the liquid crystal display device 5 (S93). When this process ends, this routine ends.

  Next, referring to FIG. 26, S63 in FIG. 23 is executed through S33 in FIG. 22, and thus the data is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (FIG. 18) to the sub-control circuit 72 (FIGS. 18 and 19). A display combination command reception process started and executed by the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) of the sub control circuit 72 when the display combination command is received by the sub control circuit 72 will be described.

  First, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) determines whether or not the display combination is BB (S101). When this determination is YES, the process moves to S102, and when it is NO, the process moves to S103.

  In S <b> 102, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 transmits 5 points as the score to the mobile phone 300 via the infrared communication interface 104. When this process ends, this routine ends.

  On the other hand, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the display combination is RB (S103). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S104, and when this determination is NO, this routine ends.

  In S <b> 104, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 transmits one point as a score to the mobile phone 300 via the infrared communication interface 104. When this process ends, this routine ends.

  The point information transmission process of S102 or S104 is executed, and the digital signal processor 301 of the mobile phone 300 that has received the point information executes S122 of the point information reception process (FIG. 30) described later. The received score information is added and updated, and the total score information is transmitted to the gaming machine 1 in reverse. In this way, the score information is transmitted from the gaming machine 1 to the mobile phone 300, and the total score information updated by adding the score information at the time of reception is transmitted from the mobile phone 300 to the gaming machine 1.

  Next, referring to FIG. 27, the total number of points transmitted in the process of S122 in the later-described processing for receiving score information (FIG. 30) from mobile phone 300 is received by gaming machine 1 via infrared communication interface 104. The total score information reception process started and executed by the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) of the sub control circuit 72 will be described.

  First, the sub-control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the received total score is 1000 or more (S111). When this determination is YES, the process moves to S112, and when it is NO, the process moves to S113.

  In S112, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 sets 1 to the effect identifier stored in the work RAM 84 (FIG. 19). When this process ends, this routine ends.

  In S113, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the received total score is 500 or more and less than 1000. When this determination is YES, the process moves to S114, and when it is NO, the process moves to S115.

  In S <b> 114, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 sets 2 to the effect identifier stored in the work RAM 84. When this process ends, this routine ends.

  In S115, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the received total score is 50 or more and less than 500. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to S116, and when this determination is NO, this routine ends.

  In S <b> 116, the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 sets 3 to the effect identifier stored in the work RAM 84. When this process ends, this routine ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28, a mobile phone 300 that performs infrared communication with the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 28 shows a perspective view of the mobile phone 300. The mobile phone 300 includes a display device 310 having a display screen 310a. The display screen 310a includes, for the heavy user, the middle user, and the light user, effect image data for the heavy user, effect image data for the middle user, A predetermined effect image based on each effect image data of the light user effect image data is displayed. In addition, the mobile phone 300 includes an input key group 312 for accepting an operation for inputting a plurality of types of characters at a position illustrated in FIG.

  Further, an infrared communication interface 305 is provided below the mobile phone 300 shown in FIG. 28, as shown. Via the infrared communication interface 305, transmission / reception of information by infrared rays is performed.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the mobile phone 300 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A cellular phone 300 shown in FIG. 29 is configured with the digital signal processor 301 as the core of the processing device. The digital signal processor 301 functions as a CPU that controls the electrical control of the mobile phone 300 as a whole, and digitally converts the audio signal input from the microphone 306 into a data format suitable for conveyance by electromagnetic waves, and wirelessly converts the signal. What is obtained by extracting predetermined digital data from electromagnetic waves transmitted to the control unit 308 or received by the wireless control unit 308 via the antenna 309 is converted into a data format suitable for generation from the speaker 307 by analog conversion. , A / D (analog / digital) / D / A (digital / analog) converter. The following various components are connected to the digital signal processor 301. That is, a radio control unit 308 that transmits and receives various information related to a call to and from a base station (not shown) via an antenna 309 is connected to the digital signal processor 301. Send. In addition, a display device 310 (a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL, or any other device that can display information / images) for displaying various information / images to the user is provided in the digital signal processor 301. It is connected. In addition, an input operation performed on each of the input keys included in the input key group 312 (FIG. 27) is detected, a predetermined input signal is transmitted to the digital signal processor 301, and each of the input keys included in the input key group 312 is detected. An input key controller 311 that transmits a signal for controlling the input function of the input key to the input key group 312 is connected to the digital signal processor 301.

  The digital signal processor 301 is a digital audio signal transmitted via the microphone 306 for inputting the user's voice and the antenna 309, and is converted into an analog signal by the processing of the digital signal processor 301. A speaker 307 that generates a sound signal is connected.

  The digital signal processor 301 includes a ROM 302 storing various control programs such as a call control program and an input key control program, a RAM 303 storing speed dial numbers, redial numbers, and the like, and mobile phones and their users. An EPROM 304 for storing an identification number is connected. In particular, the input key control program is called from the ROM 302 and resides in the RAM 303 so that the digital signal processor 301 performs a predetermined operation, controls the input key controller 311, and includes each of the input key group 312. A series of processes of transmitting a signal for controlling the input function of the input key to the input key group 312 is executed.

  Further, the digital signal processor 301 is connected to a battery 313 including a main power source based on a lithium ion system and a secondary power source based on an organic conductive polymer. Normally, the mobile phone 300 operates by supplying power from a main power source using a lithium ion method, and retains the stored contents of the RAM 303. However, when the charge of the main power source is exhausted, the RAM 303 is supplied by power from the secondary power source. Is stored.

  In addition, an infrared communication interface 305 for communicating with the gaming machine 1 is connected to the digital signal processor 301. In the embodiment, the infrared communication interface 305 is an essential component because the communication session between the mobile phone 300 and the gaming machine 1 is established by infrared rays. If the communication session with the gaming machine 1 is established by packet communication or dial-up communication, communication can be performed via the antenna 309 via the wireless control unit 308 and can be omitted.

  Next, referring to FIG. 30, when the mobile phone 300 receives the score information from the gaming machine 1 via the infrared communication interface 305, the score information executed by the digital signal processor 301 (FIG. 29). The reception process will be described.

  First, the digital signal processor 301 adds the received score to the total score (S121). The currently received score is added to the total score variable stored in the RAM 303 (FIG. 29).

  Next, the digital signal processor 301 converts the total score information updated by adding the scores in the RAM 303 into a predetermined communication data format (FIG. 17) via the infrared communication interface 305. (S122). When this process ends, this routine ends.

  Next, referring to FIG. 31, in the process of S93 of the start command reception process (FIG. 25), the sub control circuit microcomputer 81 (FIG. 19) controls the image control IC 86 (FIG. 19) to produce the special effect image. An example of the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the effect image data read from the data table (FIG. 16) will be described.

  FIG. 31 (1) is an effect image whose effect identifier corresponds to 1. One effect identifier corresponds to effect image data for heavy users. That is, the effect image shown in FIG. 31 (1) is an effect image that can be seen only by a heavy user, and thus has the most valuable effect image design. In addition, since it is an effect image that can only be viewed by a heavy user, it is naturally an effect image that can have a high sense of superiority with respect to games. Since the heavy user is a player who has repeatedly played the game with the gaming machine 1 as a specific game target, the player is displayed by displaying an effect image that has the most superiority, blessing, and expectation in this way. There is a production effect that is most pleasing, and it may contribute to an increase in the production effect and an improvement in the fun of the game.

  FIG. 31B is an effect image whose effect identifier corresponds to 2. The effect identifier of 2 corresponds to effect image data for middle users. That is, the effect image shown in FIG. 31 (2) is an effect image that can only be seen by middle users, and thus has a more valuable effect image design. Moreover, since it is an effect image that can only be seen by middle users, it is naturally an effect image that can have a higher sense of superiority with respect to games. Since the middle user is also a player who has repeatedly played a game with the gaming machine 1 as a specific game target, the player can be more advantageous by displaying an effect image that has a sense of superiority, blessing, and expectation. There is a production effect that pleases it, and it may contribute to an increase in the production effect and an improvement in the fun of the game. Further, the middle user can be encouraged to rank up as a heavy user, and thereafter, the gaming machine 1 can be directed to play a game as a specific game target.

  FIG. 31 (3) is an effect image whose effect identifier corresponds to 3. The effect identifier 3 corresponds to the effect image data for the light user. That is, the effect image shown in FIG. 31 (3) is an effect image that can be viewed only by the light user, and thus has a slightly rich design effect image. In addition, since it is an effect image that can only be viewed by a light user, it is naturally an effect image that can have a slightly higher sense of superiority with respect to the game. Since the light user is also a player who has repeatedly played the game with the gaming machine 1 as a specific game target, the player is displayed by displaying an effect image that has a sense of superiority, blessing, and expectation in this way. There is a production effect that makes it a little pleasing, and it may contribute to an increase in the production effect and an improvement in the fun of the game. Further, the light user can be encouraged to rank up as a middle user and a heavy user, and thereafter, the gaming machine 1 can be directed to play a game as a specific game target.

  Hereinafter, a modified embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33.

  First, with reference to FIG. 32, the external appearance of the gaming machine 1 according to a modified embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 32 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to a modified embodiment. The gaming machine 1 of the modified embodiment is different from the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment in that the mobile phone holder 23 is not provided in the gaming machine body, and the external mobile phone holder 23 ′ is deformed via the communication cable L. That is, it is connected to a predetermined terminal of the external concentration terminal board 105 (FIG. 33) of the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment. The mobile phone holder 23 ′ connected to the external concentration terminal board 105 has the same function as the mobile phone holder 23. That is, the mobile phone holder 23 'is a cylindrical holder having a bellows side surface. An infrared communication interface 104 ′ (FIG. 33) described later is provided on the bottom surface of the mobile phone holder 23 ′. The mobile phone 300 is inserted into the mobile phone holder 23 so that an infrared communication interface 305 (FIG. 29) and an infrared communication interface 104 ′ provided in the player's mobile phone 300 (FIG. 28), which will be described later, face each other. In addition, since the arrangement position of the infrared communication interface 305 differs depending on the model of the mobile phone 300, the infrared communication interface 305 and the infrared communication interface 104 face each other regardless of the position of the infrared communication interface 305. Thus, the direction of the mobile phone holder 23 'can be changed by the bellows. When playing a game on the gaming machine 1, the player plays the game with his / her mobile phone 300 inserted into the mobile phone holder 23 ′. The mobile phone 300 inserted in the mobile phone holder 23 ′ automatically performs predetermined communication with the gaming machine 1 via the opposing infrared communication interface 305 and the infrared communication interface 104.

  Next, referring to FIG. 33, a main control circuit 71 that controls the game processing operation in the gaming machine 1 of the modified embodiment, a peripheral device (actuator) that is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and a main control circuit A circuit configuration including the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R, the LED 101, and the sub-control circuit 72 that controls the lamp 102 based on a control command transmitted from 71 will be described.

  The difference between the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 of the modified embodiment and the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment is that the external concentrated terminal board 105 is connected to the sub-control circuit 72 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The infrared communication interface 104 ′ is connected through the external concentration terminal board 105. Except for this configuration, the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 of the modified embodiment and the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment are the same configuration.

  In the above embodiment, the mobile phone is taken as an example as a means for storing the player's game performance and transmitting / receiving this information to / from the gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to this. It may be a notebook personal computer or the like. The communication form may be any of packet communication, dial-up communication, infrared communication, communication by cable, and the like, regardless of wired or wireless. Further, it may be a contact type IC chip or a non-contact type IC chip. Further, it may be a mobile phone incorporating a non-contact type IC chip.

  RB and SRB of an embodiment are the 1st type special combination, and BB is a combination continuous operation device which operates this 1st type special combination continuously. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, medals are not paid out in the game in which these BB, RB, and SRB are established. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the game in which these BB, RB, and SRB are established, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals may be paid out to the player.

  The predetermined effect image displayed on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the image data stored in the various image data tables of the embodiment may be a still image or a moving image. . Further, even if the predetermined effect image is 2D graphics composed of 2D (Two Dimension, 2D) images, it is digitized to display a 3D (Three Dimension, 3D) image. It may be 3D graphics that displays a three-dimensional moving image by changing.

  Further, the various effect images shown in the embodiment are non-continuous effects that are completed in one game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be a so-called continuous effect in which an effect image based on a story that continues over a plurality of games is displayed and completed.

  In the above embodiment, an effect image for a heavy user that can be seen only by a heavy user, an effect image for a middle user that can only be seen by a middle user, and an effect image that can be seen only by a light user for a light user As the means, an effect image displayed on the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Light emitted from light emitting members such as the LED 101 and the lamp 102, light emitted from a light emitting diode, and speakers 21L and 21R Sounds to be emitted, or a predetermined combination thereof may be used. Furthermore, not only the liquid crystal display device 5, but also a Code Ray Tube, a Liquid Crystal display, an Electro Luminescence Display, a Plasma Display Panel, or the like.

  The score or the score information in the present embodiment may be added when a predetermined display combination is established or a predetermined small combination is won. Thus, the score or score information to be added is not limited to that shown in the above embodiment.

  The effect image is not limited to the effect image adopted in the present embodiment, and it is determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a specific combination such as a bonus is won or a special effect is executed in each game lottery) Or when a specific game time (game time) or number of game games is reached).

  As mentioned above, although several embodiment of this invention was illustrated, it is not restricted to these.

  Each means, which is a constituent requirement of the gaming machine 1 shown in the above embodiment, can be appropriately changed in design so as to meet the spirit of the present invention. Also, in the various tables employed in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the type and name of information to be determined, the set lottery value, winning probability, and other numerical values are arbitrarily changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention. be able to. For example, the winning combination, the winning combination for stopping, the lottery probability of the player type, the determination probability, and the like are not limited to those adopted in the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, and can be arbitrarily changed. In addition, the design drawn on the outer periphery of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, the character used for the effect display, the image based on the effect identifier, and the like can be appropriately changed. Furthermore, the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not something.

  The present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachinko gaming machine and various amusement gaming machines in addition to the gaming machine 1 as in the above embodiment. Furthermore, the game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program in which the operation of the gaming machine 1 is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

The perspective view of game machine 1 of an embodiment. The front view of the substantially vertical surface comprised by the panel display part 2a and the liquid crystal display device 5 of the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment. The perspective view which shows schematic structure of the liquid crystal display device 5 of the game machine 1 of embodiment. FIG. 3 is a partial development view of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device 5 of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the symbol arranged on reel 3L, 3C, 3R of embodiment. The figure which shows the example of generation | occurrence | production condition of each game state of embodiment, completion | finish condition, and a transfer destination game state. The figure which shows the example of the display combination, symbol combination, and payout for every BET and game state of embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the probability lottery table for every gaming state when the BET number of embodiment is 1. The figure which shows the example of the probability lottery table for every gaming state when the BET number of embodiment is two. The figure which shows the example of the probability lottery table for every gaming state when the BET number of embodiment is 3. The figure which shows the example of the winning combination determination table for a stop for every gaming state of embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the stop table group selected corresponding to the game state and winning combination for a stop of embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the stop table of embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the "score factor of score information, and the score corresponding to this score factor" of embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the "relationship between an effect identifier and a total score" of embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the "special effect image data table" of embodiment. The figure which shows the example of "the communication data format of the game machine 1 and the mobile telephone 300" of embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit 72 of the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment. The main flowchart of the process performed by the main control circuit 71 of embodiment. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart following FIG. 7 is a flowchart of “periodic interrupt processing” executed by the main control circuit 71 of the embodiment. 7 is a flowchart showing “BET command reception processing” executed by the sub-control circuit 72 of the embodiment. 7 is a flowchart showing “start command reception processing” executed by the sub-control circuit 72 of the embodiment. 7 is a flowchart showing “display combination command reception processing” executed by the sub-control circuit 72 of the embodiment. 7 is a flowchart illustrating “total score information reception processing” executed by the sub-control circuit 72 of the embodiment. The perspective view of the mobile telephone 300 of embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of the mobile telephone 300 of embodiment. 6 is an exemplary flowchart illustrating “score information reception processing” executed by the digital signal processor 301 of the mobile phone 300 according to the embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the production image of embodiment. The perspective view of the game machine 1 of deformation | transformation embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of the game machine 1 of deformation | transformation embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 5 Liquid crystal display device 5a Display screen 6 Start lever 6S Start switch 7L, 7C, 7R Stop switch 21L, 21R Speaker 23, 23 'Cell-phone holder 32, 83 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 81 Sub control circuit microcomputer 84 Work RAM
86 Image control IC
87 Control RAM
88 Image ROM
89 Video RAM
91 Sound / lamp control microcomputer 101 LED
102 Lamp 300 Mobile phone 104, 305 Infrared communication interface

Claims (4)

Directing means for performing predetermined effects related to the game;
Production data management means for managing production data based on the predetermined production;
Effect control means for reading the effect data from the effect data management means and performing the predetermined effect according to the read effect data by the effect means;
An external storage means for accumulating and storing the received score information as total score information, and a communication means for communicating with
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the score information corresponding to the predetermined condition is transmitted to the external storage unit via the communication unit,
The total score information accumulated and stored in response to the reception of the score information by the external storage means is received from the external storage means via the communication means,
The game machine characterized in that the effect control means performs a specific effect by the effect means based on the total score information received from the external storage means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The game machine, wherein the effect means is an image display device. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The communication is remote communication using infrared rays,
The communication means is an interface for remote communication by infrared rays,
The gaming machine, wherein the external storage means is a portable information terminal device having the interface. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A gaming machine in which a unit game is performed by a bet of a predetermined game value by a player, and the predetermined game value is given to the player in accordance with establishment of a specific condition,
Display means for variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
A game start command signal output means for outputting a game start command signal in response to a game start operation by the player;
When the game start command signal is detected, changing means for starting the changing display of the display means,
A winning combination determination probability management means for managing a determination probability of each winning combination determined according to a game start command signal output based on a game start operation by a player;
A winning combination determination means for determining the winning combination based on the determination probability managed by the winning combination determination probability management means;
Stop command signal output means for outputting a stop operation command signal based on a stop operation by the player;
Stop control for stopping and displaying the symbol or the predetermined combination corresponding to the winning combination by controlling the display of the display means to change based on the output timing of the stop operation command signal and the winning combination. Means,
When the symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning combination or the predetermined combination of the symbols is stopped and displayed by the stop control unit, the game value giving means for giving the predetermined amount of the predetermined gaming value to the player according to the predetermined winning combination A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

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