JP2007029171A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which is expected to diversify game performance by using a portable information terminal. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko-slot machine 1 is provided with a liquid crystal display device 5 which displays first announcement performance information, a cellular phone having a liquid display section to display second announcement performance information on the basis of a announcement performance command from the pachinko-slot machine 1, an interface such as a USB cable 110 to electrically connect the pachinko-slot machine 1, a subsidiary control circuit which outputs the announcement performance command or outputs an image control command to the liquid crystal display device 5 on the basis of whether or not the cellular phone is connected. When the cellular phone is connected, the game machine displays the second announcement performance information in the liquid crystal display section. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  A conventional gaming machine includes an information management device (for example, a personal computer) that can communicate with a mobile phone held by an attendant at a game hall, a money changer installed in the hall, and a card issuing machine that issues a prepaid card. The card issuing machine includes a transmission unit that transmits a notification signal to the information management device when the amount of money in the device reaches a limit value, and the information management device receives the notification signal from the transmission unit. When the warning signal is transmitted from the information management apparatus to the mobile phone, the mobile phone displays a warning image on the display unit (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In addition, in order to cope with the case where it is difficult to receive a mobile phone in the amusement hall, a connection terminal for the mobile phone is provided in the gaming machine, and the gaming machine and the mobile phone are connected via a cable etc. Some exchange data and manage data (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-261524 (pages 4 to 6, FIG. 1, etc.) JP 2003-175265 A (6th page, 7th page, FIG. 1 etc.)

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, there is no description or suggestion about performing a game-related effect (hereinafter also referred to as “game effect”) using a mobile phone (corresponding to a portable information terminal), and further improvement is possible. There is room.

  The present invention has been made to solve the conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that is expected to diversify game effects using a portable information terminal.

  (1) The gaming machine of the present invention has a game start command means (for example, start lever 6, start switch 6S) that outputs a game start command signal (for example, a start switch signal) in response to the start operation, and a stop operation in response to the stop operation. Stop command means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, reel stop signal circuit 46) for outputting a stop command signal (for example, stop signal) and a plurality of identification information (symbol sequence in FIG. 2) are respectively displayed. A plurality of identification information display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) and a plurality of identification information displayed on the plurality of identification information display means are controlled based on the game start command signal, and the stop command signal Based on the change stop control means (for example, step S7 in FIG. 12 to S in FIG. 13) for stopping and controlling the plurality of identification information displayed on the plurality of identification information display means respectively. Main control circuit 71 as means for performing the processing of 9) and internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination by lottery using a random value based on the game start command signal (for example, in step S6 of FIG. 12) Main control circuit 71 as means for performing a probability lottery process) and game information display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device) for displaying game information relating to the game (for example, notification effect data corresponding to the effect identifier “01H” in FIG. 7) 5) and a portable information terminal (for example, a liquid crystal display device 122) that displays information (for example, notification effect data corresponding to the effect identifier “03H” in FIG. 7) based on a command signal from the outside. For example, based on whether or not the portable information terminal is electrically connected by the connection means (for example, the USB cable 110) electrically connected to the mobile phone 120) and the connection means. As a means for performing a process of steps S72 to S74 in FIG. 18, for example, a display command means for outputting a game information display command signal (for example, a notification effect command or an image control command) to the portable information terminal or the game information display means. A sub-control circuit 72).

  With this configuration, the game information display command signal is output to the mobile information terminal or the game information display means based on whether or not the mobile information terminal is electrically connected by the connection means. Based on the above, game information is displayed on the display means or game information display means of the portable information terminal. That is, it is expected to diversify the game effects by displaying game information other than the gaming machine. Further, if the portable information terminal is not connected, the player cannot confirm the game information displayed on the portable information terminal, so that the monotonous game effects can be diversified. Furthermore, when the portable information terminal is connected, the player can check the game effect on the display screen of the portable information terminal, so if it is a premium effect (an effect that is relatively difficult to appear) Only the player can confirm the premium performance.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, in (1), based on whether or not the portable information terminal is electrically connected by the connecting means, the display command means sends a notification command signal (for example, to the game information display means) , A notification effect command) is output.

  With this configuration, the game information display means notifies that the game information has been displayed on the portable information terminal, so that the owner of the portable information terminal (for example, a player) is aware of the notification by the game information display means and has various information. It is expected to experience game production.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the present invention, in (1), the portable information terminal has notification means for performing predetermined notification based on a command signal from the outside, and the portable information terminal is electrically connected by the connection means. The display command means has a configuration for outputting a notification command signal (for example, a notification effect command) to the portable information terminal based on whether or not it is performed.

  With this configuration, since the portable information terminal notifies the display of the game information by the notification means, the owner of the portable information terminal (for example, a player) can experience various game effects by noticing the notification by the notification means. Is expected to do.

  The present invention includes at least a game information display means for displaying game information relating to a game, a connection means for electrically connecting to a portable information terminal having a display means for displaying information based on a command signal from the outside, and a connection means Using the portable information terminal by providing display instruction means for outputting a game information display instruction signal to the portable information terminal or game information display means based on whether or not the portable information terminal is electrically connected by Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is expected to diversify gaming effects.

  FIG. 1 shows an embodiment in which a gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a “pachislot machine”. In addition to coins, medals, tokens, etc., this pachislot machine is played using a game medium such as a card that is given to a player or stores information on the game value that is given. It is assumed that Here, the pachislot machine of this embodiment, the mobile phone, and the interface such as the USB cable form a gaming system including the gaming machine according to the present invention.

  A panel display portion 2a as a substantially vertical surface is formed on the front surface of the cabinet 2 forming the entire pachi-slot machine 1. A liquid crystal display screen (hereinafter also referred to as “screen”) 5a is provided on the front surface of the panel display portion 2a. The reel 3 (left) can be displayed on the screen 5a and disposed on the back side of the liquid crystal. The reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R) can be transmissively displayed through the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. On the screen 5a, information relating to the game (for example, notification effect information for notifying that a predetermined small role (for example, “Bell's small role”) has been won using a predetermined character C), various animations, and the like. Production information is displayed. Here, based on the probability lottery process of step S6 in FIG. 12, an effect suggesting that a predetermined small role has been won is displayed on the screen 5a or the liquid crystal display unit 122a of the mobile phone 120 (shown in FIGS. 10 and 11). indicate.

  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 effective lines, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in an oblique direction. These active lines are respectively operated by operating the 1-BET switch 11, the 2-BET switch 12, the maximum BET switch 13, or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22. Is set. Which effective line is set is recognized by turning on the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c.

  Inside the cabinet 2, three reels (a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R) on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on each outer peripheral surface are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. ing. Here, the design of each reel is visible through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R as described above. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).

  On the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, a maximum BET lamp 9c, a WIN lamp 17, a payout display unit 18, a bonus game information display unit 20, and the like are provided. . The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”). The WIN lamp 17 is turned on when BB or RB is established, and is turned on with a predetermined probability when BB or RB is won internally. The payout display unit 18 is composed of a 7-segment LED, and displays the payout number of medals at the time of winning a prize. The bonus game information display group 20 is composed of 7 segment LEDs, and displays the number of RB games that can be played and the number of RBs that can be won.

  Here, one game (one game) ends when all reels are stopped. The 1-BET lamp 9a lights up when the number of BETs is “1” and one effective line is set. The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the number of BETs is “2” and three valid lines are set. The maximum BET lamp 9c is lit when the number of BETs is “3” and all (5) effective lines are set. The credit display unit (not shown) is composed of 7 segment LEDs and displays the number of stored medals.

  A pedestal portion 10 having a horizontal surface is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal portion 10, and on the left side, 1-BET switches 11, 2- A BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, and the like are provided. One of the credited medals is bet on the game by one press operation of the 1-BET switch 11, and one of the credited medals by one press operation of the 2-BET switch 12. Two cards are bet on the game, and the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game is bet by pressing the maximum BET switch 13 once. By operating these BET switches, the above-mentioned effective line is set.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching 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, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated by the player's operation, and a start to start changing the symbols displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R (starting the game) A lever 6 is rotatably attached within a predetermined angle range.

  Three stop buttons (a left stop button 7L, a middle stop button 7C, and a right stop button 7R) for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal unit 10, respectively. Yes.

  A connection port (not shown) for connecting one end of the USB cable 110 to the pachislot machine 1 is opened on the right side of the three stop buttons. Here, when the connection terminal 90 (shown in FIG. 8) of the pachislot machine 1 and the connection terminal 133 (shown in FIG. 11) of the mobile phone 120 are connected via the USB cable 110, the liquid crystal display unit of the mobile phone 120 The above-described notification effect information is displayed at 122a.

  Speakers 21L and 21R are provided on the left and right of the cabinet 2 (above the medal receiving portion 16).

  Here, the stop operation by pressing the first stop button performed when all the reels are rotating is “first stop operation”, and the stop operation by pressing the second stop button performed next is “second stop”. The stop operation by pressing the third stop button performed after “operation” and “second stop operation” is referred to as “third stop operation”. Further, when the operation order of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is expressed, the left stop button 7L is abbreviated as “left”, the middle stop button 7C is abbreviated as “middle”, and the right stop button 7R is abbreviated as “right”. Furthermore, the above-mentioned “left”, “middle”, and “right” are arranged from the left in the order of stop operation. The operation sequence of this embodiment includes “six types” of “left middle right”, “left / right middle”, “middle left / right”, “middle right left”, “right left middle”, and “right middle left”.

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number of “0” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (shown in FIG. 8) which will be described later as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "Red 7 (design 91)", "Cherry (design 92)", "Watermelon (design 93)", "Replay (design 94)", "Bell (design 95) A symbol string composed of symbols “,“ BAR (symbol 96) ”and“ blue 7 (symbol 97) ”is shown. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  FIG. 3 shows a display combination specifying table that defines the relationship between the combination of symbols (design combination), the display combination, and the number of payouts. Here, the winning combination is an internal winning combination, a winning combination (with a payout when the internal winning combination is won), or a winning combination (with no payout when an internal winning combination is won) It is a general term for a combination of operating symbols.

  In FIG. 3, the establishment of BB is realized by arranging “red 7-red 7-red 7” or “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” along the active line. As shown in the bonus operation time table of FIG. 7, the payable number of the display combination “BB” is “465”. For example, when the internal winning combination “BB” is established in the general gaming state, the BB gaming state is generated. In this BB gaming state, when the payout number reaches the above-mentioned payable number, the game state shifts to the general gaming state.

  In FIG. 3, the establishment of RB is realized by arranging “Bell-Bell-Replay” along the active line. As shown in the bonus operation time table of FIG. 7, the displayable number “RB” can be played 12 times, and the number of wins that can be won is “8”. For example, when the internal winning combination “RB” is established in the BB general gaming state, the RB gaming state is generated. In this RB gaming state, when 12 games are completed or 8 winnings are established, the game state shifts to the BB general gaming state or the general gaming state.

  In FIG. 3, the establishment of the replay is realized by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” along the active line. When the replay is established, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals. In other words, the replay is a display combination that allows a game to be performed without being made to input the game value when established.

  In addition, the combination of symbols and the number of payouts that will be awarded to watermelon (corresponding to the small part of watermelon), cherry (corresponding to the small part of cherry) and bell (corresponding to the small part of bell) are shown It is as follows.

  FIG. 4 shows a probability lottery table determination table. Here, the number of lotteries is determined by using a random number value obtained in advance of the probability lottery process (obtained in step S4 in FIG. 12) and a lottery value set for each internal winning combination (shown in FIG. 5). The number of lottery processes (corresponding to the subtraction process) to be performed is shown. In the probability lottery process (step S6 in FIG. 12), an internal winning combination is determined by the subtraction process.

  In the general gaming state, “5” is determined as the number of lotteries, and the probability lottery table for the general gaming state is determined as the probability lottery table. In the internal winning state (here, the state where BB is carried over), “4” is determined as the number of lotteries, and the probability lottery table for the general gaming state is determined as the probability lottery table. In this case, the BB lottery is not performed.

  In the general gaming state during BB, “5” is determined as the number of lotteries, and the probability lottery table for general gaming state during BB is determined as the probability lottery table. In the RB gaming state, “3” is determined as the number of lotteries and an RB gaming state probability lottery table is determined as the probability lottery table. Although not shown, in the general game state during BB, when RB is carried over, “4” is determined as the number of lotteries, and RB lottery is not performed.

  FIG. 5 shows a probability lottery table. Here, (1) is a probability lottery table for general gaming states, (2) is a probability lottery table for general gaming states during BB, and (3) is a probability lottery table for RB gaming states. In addition, the aforementioned lottery value is set for each internal winning combination. The random number extraction range is “0 to 16383”, and “lottery value / 16384” corresponds to the winning probability.

  The general gaming state probability lottery table in FIG. 5A is determined in the general gaming state or the internal winning state (carry-over state) as described above. Based on this general gaming state probability lottery table, BB, replay, loser, cherry small combination, watermelon small combination or bell small combination may be determined as the internal winning combination. In this case, RB lottery is not performed (the lottery value is “0” or not set).

  The probability lottery table for the BB general gaming state in FIG. 5B is determined in the BB general gaming state as described above. On the basis of the probability lottery table for the general gaming state during the BB, an RB, replay, loser, cherry small combination, watermelon small combination or bell small combination may be determined as the internal winning combination.

  The RB gaming state probability lottery table of FIG. 5 (3) is determined in the RB gaming state as described above. On the basis of this RB gaming state probability lottery table, there may be a case where a loser, a cherry small combination, a watermelon small combination or a bell small combination is determined as an internal winning combination.

  FIG. 6 shows a bonus operating time table. This is used to set various items including the in-operation flag in the RB and BB operation check processing (shown in step S29 in FIG. 13).

  When the display combination is BB, the BB operating flag as the operating flag and “465” as the payable number are read and set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 (shown in FIG. 8). become. When the display combination is RB, an RB operating flag as an operating flag, “12” as a possible number of games, and “8” as a possible number of winnings are read out and stored in a predetermined memory of the RAM 33. It will be set to the area.

  FIG. 7 shows an effect table. This is used for the image control CPU 82 to determine the notification effect data or the normal effect data in the effect control process (shown in FIG. 18).

  In the effect table of FIG. 7, an effect identifier as identification information of effect data, an internal winning combination, and effect data indicating effect contents are associated with each other. Here, the effect identifier “01H” indicates a normal effect other than the notification effect of the predetermined small role. The effect identifier “02H” and the effect identifier “03H” indicate a notification effect of a predetermined small role. The production data corresponding to the production identifier “01H” is the case where the internal winning combination is “other than Bell's small role” regardless of whether the pachislot machine 1 and the mobile phone 120 are connected via the USB cable 110. To be determined. The production data corresponding to the production identifier “02H” is determined when the pachislot machine 1 and the mobile phone 120 are not connected via the USB cable 110 and the internal winning combination is “Bell's small role”. The production data corresponding to the production identifier “03H” is determined when the pachislot machine 1 and the mobile phone 120 are connected via the USB cable 110 and the internal winning combination is “Bell's small role”. Here, different notification effect data is determined based on whether or not the pachislot machine 1 and the mobile phone 120 are connected.

  FIG. 8 shows a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the pachislot machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and liquid crystal based on commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The display device 5, the LEDs 101 (for example, the payout display unit 18, the bonus game information display unit 20), the BET lamps 9a to 9c, the lamps 102 (for example, the WIN lamp 17), the speakers 21L and 21R, and the USB are controlled. A circuit configuration including a sub-control circuit 72 that transmits a notification effect command (shown in FIG. 19) to the mobile phone 120 connected via the cable 110 is shown.

  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. The main control circuit 71 includes a one-game monitoring timer (not shown), an automatic stop timer, a payout possible number counter, a game possible number counter, a winning possible number counter, and the like.

  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 (shown in FIG. 5) used for determination of random sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and various controls for transmission to the sub-control circuit 72. Instructions are stored. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands and information to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Various information is stored in the RAM 33. For example, various flags (for example, BB operating flag, RB operating flag), gaming state information, and the like are stored.

  In the circuit of FIG. 8, the main actuator whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 is a hopper that houses medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41 (for payout). 40) and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R that rotationally drive the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, and a hopper drive circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40 are connected to the output section of the CPU 31. Each of these drive circuits receives a command 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 command includes a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, C / P switch 14, insertion medal sensor 22S, reel stop signal circuit 46, reel position detection circuit 50, and payout completion signal circuit 51.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6 and generates a start switch signal. The inserted medal sensor 22 </ b> S detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates 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. 8, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the 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, an internal winning combination is determined.

  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 storage area of the RAM 33. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained for each 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 (corresponding to symbol positions) that are sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R on the basis of the rotational position where the reset pulse is generated as described above, and each code A symbol code indicating a symbol provided corresponding to each number is associated.

  Further, in the ROM 32, a winning symbol combination table (not shown) is stored. In this winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination or winning symbol combination, a winning medal dividend number, and a winning determination code indicating the winning or winning relationship are associated with each other. The winning symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are controlled to stop, and when the winning or the confirmation of establishment after all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

  Based on the lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 operates the operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R, and the set reel. Based on a stop table (not shown) and the like, a signal for controlling the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to stop is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  If it becomes a stop mode indicating winning or establishment after internal winning, 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”.

  The sub-control circuit 72 is based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot machine 1, the liquid crystal display device 5, the LEDs 101 (for example, the payout display unit 18, the bonus game information display unit 20), the lamps 102 ( For example, the BET lamps 9a to 9c, the WIN lamp 17) and the speakers 21L and 21R are controlled. The sub control circuit 72 is connected to a connection terminal 90 for connecting the USB cable 110. Based on the start command from the main control circuit 71, the sub control circuit 72 transmits a notification effect command for instructing display of notification effect information to the mobile phone 120 connected via the USB cable 110.

  FIG. 9 shows a circuit configuration including the sub-control circuit 72 described above.

  In FIG. 9, the sub control circuit 72 is formed on a circuit board different from the circuit board constituting the main control circuit 71, and includes an image control circuit 80 and a sound / lamp control circuit 73. These circuits 73 and 80 each have a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “sub-microcomputer”) as a main component, and the sub-microcomputer performs a control operation according to a preset program (image control CPU 82, sound control). A sub-ROM (corresponding to the image control program ROM 84 and the program ROM 75) and a sub RAM (corresponding to the image control work RAM 83 and the work RAM 76) as storage means.

  The image control circuit 80 transmits from the main control circuit 71 via the serial port 81 according to the program and the serial port 81 connected to the input / output port of the main control circuit 71 and the serial port 77 of the sound / lamp control circuit 73. Image control CPU 82 that performs a control operation based on a command to be executed or an external signal, an image control program ROM 84 in which the program is stored, and image control as temporary storage means when the program is executed by the image control CPU 82 A work RAM 83 and a calendar IC 85 for storing time information are provided. The image control circuit 80 includes an image control IC 88 connected to the image control CPU 82, an image ROM 86, a video RAM 87, and a control RAM 89. Further, the image control circuit 80 includes a connection terminal 90 for connecting the USB cable 110. With this USB cable 110, the image control CPU 82 and the mobile phone 120 can be connected between the connection terminals 90 and 133.

  The image control CPU 82 determines the display content of the liquid crystal display device 5 in accordance with the program stored in the image control program ROM 84 based on predetermined parameters. When the image control CPU 82 and the mobile phone 120 are connected via the USB cable 110, the image control CPU 82 determines the content (for example, notification effect data) to be displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 122a of the mobile phone 120.

  The image control program ROM 84 stores an image data table in which the programs related to the display of the liquid crystal display device 5 and the liquid crystal display unit 122a of the mobile phone 120 and image data corresponding to the display contents are stored. In the program, when a “notification effect command (including notification effect data corresponding to“ 03H ”)” is transmitted to the mobile phone 120, the program has a data format that can be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 122 of the mobile phone 120. A predetermined conversion program for conversion is included.

  The image ROM 86 stores dot data for forming an image. The video RAM 87 is used as a temporary storage unit when the image control IC 88 forms an image.

  The image control IC 88 forms an image corresponding to the display content (image data) determined by the image control CPU 82 and outputs the image to the liquid crystal display device 5. The control RAM 89 stores various control parameters when the image control IC 88 forms an image.

  The image control work RAM 83 stores various information. The image control work RAM 83 and the calendar IC 85 are backed up so that data is not lost when the power is cut off.

  On the other hand, the sound / lamp control circuit 73 and a serial port 77 connected to the serial port 81 of the image control circuit 80 and a command (main control) transmitted from the image control CPU 82 via the serial ports 81 and 77 according to the program. A sound / lamp control CPU 74 that performs a control operation based on a circuit 71 or a command transmitted from the outside), a program ROM 75 that stores the program, and a sound / lamp control circuit 73 that executes the program. And a work RAM 76 as temporary storage means. The sound / lamp control circuit 73 includes a sound source IC 78 connected to the sound / lamp control CPU 74, a power amplifier 79, and a sound source ROM 91.

  The sound / lamp control CPU 74 controls lighting of the lamps 102 such as the BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c and the WIN lamp 17 based on a command (input of the serial port 77) from the image control CPU 82, and the payout display unit 18, The lighting of the LEDs 101 such as the bonus game information display unit 20 is controlled. Further, the sound / lamp control CPU 74 determines an effect related to sound output based on the command from the image control CPU 82, and outputs the command to the sound source IC 78. The sound source IC 78 acquires sound data from the sound source ROM 91 based on a command from the sound / lamp control CPU 74 and outputs sounds corresponding to the sound data from the speakers 21L and 21R via the power amplifier 79.

  FIG. 10 shows the mobile phone 120 connected to the pachislot machine 1.

  In FIG. 10, a mobile phone 120 includes a communication antenna 123, an operation unit 134 having various keys for operating the mobile phone 120, a liquid crystal display unit 122a that displays an image on a liquid crystal screen, a ring tone, and the like. Are connected to the USB cable 110 and a connection port (not shown) to which the USB cable 110 is connected. Here, the mobile phone 120 has the USB cable 110 detachable. When the pachislot machine 1 and the mobile phone 120 are connected via the USB cable 110, based on the “notification effect command” transmitted from the pachislot machine 1, notification effect information (for example, bell “The bell symbol combination” indicating that the small role has been won is displayed. Similarly, a ring tone (corresponding to so-called “ringtone”) indicating that the notification effect information is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 122 a is output from the speaker 121. Only when the pachislot machine 1 and the mobile phone 120 are connected based on the above-described display, the player can directly recognize that he has won the small part of the bell.

  FIG. 11 shows a circuit configuration of the mobile phone 120. In order to simplify the description, some components such as a sound collection unit (microphone) and a vibration unit (vibrator) are omitted.

  In FIG. 11, an antenna 123 is used for wireless communication of the mobile phone 120. The changeover switch 124 switches between transmission and reception of the mobile phone 120. The receiving unit 125 amplifies the analog signal received by the antenna 123 and sends the amplified analog signal to an analog baseband LSI (hereinafter referred to as “ABB”) 127. The transmission unit 126 amplifies the analog signal from the ABB 127 and sends it to the antenna 123. The ABB 127 converts an analog signal from the receiving unit 125 into a digital signal having a predetermined frequency and sends it to a digital baseband processor (hereinafter referred to as “DBB”) 128, and also converts the digital signal from the DBB into an analog signal. Then, the data is sent to the transmission unit 126.

  In FIG. 11, the DBB 128 includes a digital signal processor (hereinafter referred to as “DSP”) used for digital signal processing and a CPU used for sound control processing, image control processing, and the like. In accordance with the control operation. This program includes information related to the notification effect interruption process (shown in FIG. 19). The ROM 130 stores the program and various commands (for example, a liquid crystal display command transmitted to the LCD driver 122b, a ringtone output command transmitted to the power amplifier 131), and the like. As the ROM 130, for example, an EEPROM (so-called flash memory) capable of electrically erasing stored contents is used. The RAM 129 stores various information (for example, a notification effect command from the pachislot machine 1). For example, SRAM and DRAM are used as the RAM 129.

  In FIG. 11, the liquid crystal display device 122 includes a liquid crystal display unit (LCD) 122a and an LCD driver 122b. The LCD driver 122b drives the liquid crystal display unit 122a based on the liquid crystal display command from the DBB 128. The ringtone sound source ROM 132 stores sound data of a predetermined ringtone. Based on the ringtone output command from the DBB 128, the power amplifier 131 acquires and amplifies sound data of a predetermined ringtone stored in the ringtone sound source ROM 132. The speaker 121 outputs the sound data amplified by the power amplifier 131. The connection terminal 133 can be connected to the connection terminal 90 of the pachislot machine 1 via the USB cable 110.

  12 and 13 show the procedure of main control by the main control circuit 71. FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step S1). Specifically, the storage contents of the RAM 33 are initialized, communication data is initialized, and the like.

  Next, the CPU 31 erases the information in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 at the end of the game (step S2). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used in 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 is specified, etc. I do.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs medal insertion monitoring and start check processing (step S3). Here, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the inserted medal sensor 22S and an input from the BET switches 11-13. Further, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. When these determinations are “YES”, the process proceeds to step S4. In step S4, the CPU 31 extracts a random number for probability lottery.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S5). In this gaming state monitoring process, the CPU 31 refers to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 and determines whether or not the RB operating flag is set to “ON”. If it is “ON”, the RB gaming state flag is set to “ON” in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. Further, when the RB operation flag is not set to “ON”, it is determined whether or not the BB operation flag is set to “ON” with reference to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. Here, in the case of “on”, the general game state flag during BB is set to “on” in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. Further, when the BB operating flag is not set to “ON”, it is further determined by referring to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 whether or not the carryover combination is set. Here, when the carryover combination is set, the internal winning flags of RB and BB are set to “on” in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. If the carryover combination is not set, the general game state flag is set to “on” in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process (step S6). In this probability lottery process, the CPU 31 refers to the probability lottery table determination table of FIG. 5 and determines the number of lotteries and the type of the probability lottery table based on the gaming state acquired in the gaming state monitoring process of step S5. For example, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, “5” is determined as the number of lotteries, and the probability lottery table for the general gaming state in FIG. 5A is determined as the probability lottery table. Next, with reference to this general gaming state probability lottery table, an internal winning combination is determined based on the random value acquired in step S4. Next, it is determined whether or not the determined internal winning combination is BB. Here, in the case of BB, the BB carryover flag is set to “on” in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. Further, the logical sum of the determined internal winning combination and carryover combination is determined as the winning combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a stop table selection process (step S7). In this stop table selection process, the CPU 31 determines a winning combination for stop according to the determined internal winning combination and gaming state, and selects an effective line for arranging the symbol combinations corresponding to the determined winning combination for stop (table line Selection). Next, based on the determined winning combination for stop, a table number indicating a stop table used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is determined.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S8). This start command includes information on the internal winning combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the start of the previous game (step S9). When this determination is “YES”, the CPU 31 proceeds to step S11, and “NO”. In step S10, the process proceeds to step S10.

  In step S10, the CPU 31 performs a process for waiting for the shortest game time. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting the game of the player is performed until a predetermined time (for example, “4.1 seconds”) elapses from the start of the previous game.

  In step S11, the CPU 31 sets various timers. The timer set here includes one game monitoring timer for managing the time of one game (for example, “4.1 seconds”) and the stop operation of the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. And an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R at a predetermined time (for example, “40 seconds”).

  Next, the CPU 31 requests the motor drive circuit 39 to start rotation of all reels (step S12), and performs rotation processing of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Further, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop permission command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S13).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are “ON” (step S14 in FIG. 13). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a stop signal is output from the reel stop signal circuit 46 based on the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S16, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In step S <b> 15, the CPU 31 determines whether or not “40 seconds” have elapsed since the start of the previous reel rotation. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S16, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S14.

  In step S16, the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process. Here, the above-mentioned maximum number of sliding symbols is set to “4”, for example, and the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the maximum number of sliding symbols, the number of BETs, the gaming state, the internal winning combination, and the like. Thereafter, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stopped stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are rotated by the determined number of sliding frames.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S17). This reel stop command includes a reel stop identifier and a reel rotation identifier.

  Next, the CPU 31 waits for the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been stopped for the number of sliding frames acquired in step S16 (step S18).

  Next, the CPU 31 requests the motor drive circuit 39 to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R that have been operated to stop (step S19).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not all reels are stopped (step S20). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S21, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S14.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process (step S21). In this display combination search process, the CPU 31 is based on the code number of the symbols arranged along the center line 8c of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R and the display combination determination table (corresponding to the display combination specifying table of FIG. 3). The display combination (winning or established internal winning combination) and the number of payouts are specified, and a display combination flag for identifying the display combination is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination flag is normal (step S22). When this determination is “YES (abnormal)”, the process proceeds to step S23, and when “NO (normal)”, the process proceeds to step S24.

  In step S23, the CPU 31 stops the game of the pachislot machine 1 and displays an illegal error. In step S <b> 24, the CPU 31 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72. This display combination command includes information on the display combination and the number of payouts acquired in step S21.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the payout number acquired in step S21 is “0” (step S25). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S27, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S26.

  In step S26, the CPU 31 performs medal credit or payout according to the display combination acquired in step S21 and the payout number. In addition, the number of acquired medals is updated.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a payout end command to the sub control circuit 72 (step S27). This payout end command includes information indicating that the payout of medals has been completed.

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 and determines whether either the BB operating flag or the RB operating flag is set to “ON” (step S28). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S30, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S29.

  In step S29, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process. In this bonus operation check process, the CPU 31 first determines whether or not the display combination acquired in step S21 is BB or RB. Here, when the display combination is BB or RB, setting items such as a BB operating flag or an RB operating flag are set based on the bonus operating time table of FIG. For example, when the display combination is BB, the BB operating flag of the operating flag item is set to “ON” in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33, and similarly, “465” of the payable number item can be paid out. Set to the number counter. Here, the number of possible games and the number of possible winnings are not set. When the display combination is RB, the number of payouts is not set. In addition, the number of possible games and the number of possible winnings are set in a predetermined number of possible games counter and a possible number of winnings counter, respectively. Next, the CPU 31 clears BB or RB as a carryover combination. Specifically, the BB carryover flag or the RB carryover flag set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 is set to “off”.

  In step S30, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process. In this bonus end check process, the CPU 31 first refers to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 and determines whether or not the RB operating flag is “ON”. Here, when the RB operation flag is “ON”, the value of the above-mentioned game possible number counter is decremented by “1”, and when a winning is established, the value of the above-described number of possible winning counter is further decremented by “1”. To do. Next, the CPU 31 refers to the above-described possible game number counter and the possible winning number counter, and determines whether or not at least one of the possible game number and the possible winning number is “0”. Here, when at least one is “0”, processing at the end of RB is performed. Specifically, the RB operating flag, the number of possible games and the number of possible winnings are cleared. Next, the CPU 31 refers to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 and determines whether or not the BB operating flag is “ON”. Here, when the BB operating flag is “ON”, the value of the payable sheet counter is subtracted according to the payout number acquired in step S21. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the payable number is “1 or more”. Here, when the payable number is not “1 or more” (in the case of 0), processing at the end of BB is performed. Specifically, the BB operating flag and the payable number are cleared. Here, when the RB operation flag is “ON”, the above-described processing at the end of RB is included. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination acquired in step S21 is RB. Here, when the display combination is RB, the RB operating flag of the operating flag item is set to “ON” in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 based on the bonus operating time table of FIG. The item “12” in the possible number of games is set in the possible number of games counter, and the item “8” in the possible number of winnings is set in the number of possible winnings counter. Next, the CPU 31 clears the RB as the carryover combination. Specifically, the RB carryover flag set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 33 is set to “off”.

  FIG. 14 shows a reset interrupt process of the sub control circuit 72. The sub CPUs of the sub control circuit 72 correspond to the sound / lamp control CPU 74 and the image control CPU 82. Here, the processing of the image control CPU 82 will be described.

  First, the image control CPU 82 performs initialization at the start of the game (step S31). Specifically, the contents stored in the image control work RAM 83 are initialized, the communication data is initialized, and the like.

  Next, the image control CPU 82 performs input monitoring processing (step S32). In this input monitoring process, the image control CPU 82 confirms whether or not a command (for example, a start command, a reel stop command, a display combination command, a payout end command) from the main control circuit 71 is input to the serial port 81. When the command input from the main control circuit 71 is confirmed, the image control CPU 82 stores an unprocessed command in a predetermined storage area of the image control work RAM 83.

  Next, the image control CPU 82 performs command input processing corresponding to the unprocessed command confirmed in step S32 (step S33). In this command input process, the image control CPU 82 determines the contents of effects by the liquid crystal display device 5 or the mobile phone 120 based on the unprocessed command. Further, the image control CPU 82 sets a command to be transmitted to the sound / lamp control CPU 74 in accordance with the determined content of the effect. If there is an unprocessed command output from the main control circuit 71 based on the operation of the cross key, the selection button, the determination button, etc. other than during the game, the corresponding effect content (for example, menu display data) is determined. become. Details of the command input process described above are shown in FIG.

  Next, the image control CPU 82 performs command output processing (step S34). In this command output process, the image control CPU 82 outputs an image control command to the image control IC 88 based on the effect content determined in step S33. Similarly, a notification effect command is output to mobile phone 120 based on the effect content determined in step S33. Similarly, a sound / lamp control command is output to the sound / lamp control IC 74.

  FIG. 15 shows command signal reception interrupt processing by the sub-control circuit 72.

  When the image control CPU 82 receives a command (for example, start command, reel stop command, display combination command, payout end command) signal from the main control circuit 71 to the serial port 81, the image control work RAM 83 determines a predetermined value of the image control work RAM 83 as an unprocessed command. (Step S41).

  FIG. 16 shows a sound / lamp periodic interrupt process by the sub-control circuit 72.

  The sound / lamp control IC 74 outputs the sound / lamp control command from the image control CPU 82 to the drive control circuit of the sound source IC 78, the lamps 102, and the LEDs 101 (steps S51 and S52). That is, the contents of the effects by the speakers 21L and 21R, the lamps 102, and the LEDs 101 are determined based on the effects determined by the image control CPU 82 in step S33 of FIG. The sound / lamp control IC 74 is not limited to this, and similarly to the image control CPU 82, confirms whether or not a command signal is input from the main control circuit 71 to the serial port 77, and stores the predetermined data in the work RAM 76 as an unprocessed command. You may make it memorize | store in an area | region.

  FIG. 17 shows the details of the command input process (step S33 in FIG. 14) by the sub-control circuit 72.

  First, the image control CPU 82 refers to a predetermined storage area of the image control work RAM 83 and determines whether there is an unprocessed command (step S61). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S62, and when it is “NO”, the process proceeds to step S34 in FIG.

  In step S62, the image control CPU 82 reads the above-mentioned unprocessed command and determines whether this is a start command. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S63, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S64.

  In step S63, the image control CPU 82 performs effect control processing. Details of the effect control process are shown in FIG.

  In step S64, the image control CPU 82 reads the above-mentioned unprocessed command, and determines the effect data based on the information included therein. When the command reception process related to the unprocessed command ends, the image control CPU 82 sets the unprocessed command processed in steps S63 and S64 to processed (step S65). Specifically, the unprocessed command is deleted from a predetermined storage area of the image control work RAM 83.

  FIG. 18 shows details of the effect control process (step S63 in FIG. 17) by the sub-control circuit 72.

  First, the image control CPU 82 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a “bell small combination” based on the start command as an unprocessed command (step S71). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S72, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S75.

  In step S <b> 72, the image control CPU 82 determines whether the cellular phone 120 is connected to the pachislot machine 1 via an interface such as the USB cable 110 based on the current or voltage detected from the connection terminal 90. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S73, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S74.

  In step S73, the image control CPU 82 determines notification effect data corresponding to the effect identifier “03H” when the cellular phone 120 is connected based on the effect table (shown in FIG. 7). Thereafter, the image control CPU 82 transmits a “notification effect command (including the notification effect data)” to the mobile phone 120. The notification effect data has been converted into a data format that the image control CPU 82 can display on the liquid crystal display device 122 of the mobile phone 120 based on a predetermined conversion program.

  In step S74, the image control CPU 82 determines notification effect data corresponding to the effect identifier “02H” when the mobile phone 120 is not connected, based on the effect table (shown in FIG. 7). Thereafter, the image control CPU 82 transmits an “image control command (including the notification effect data)” to the image control IC 88. Based on this image control command, “character C (shown in FIG. 1)” is displayed on the screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5. The display of the character C is a notification effect that notifies the player that “some sort of small role” has been won.

  Further, in step S75, the image control CPU 82 determines normal effect data corresponding to the effect identifier “01H” based on the effect table (shown in FIG. 7). Thereafter, the image control CPU 82 transmits an “image control command (including the normal effect data)” to the image control IC 88. Based on this image control command, the “normal effect that does not suggest an internal winning combination” is displayed on the screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  FIG. 19 shows notification effect interruption processing by the mobile phone 120. This notification effect interruption process is performed when a “notification effect command” is received from the pachislot machine 1 while the mobile phone 120 is connected to the pachislot machine 1.

  First, the DDB 128 determines whether or not the aforementioned notification effect command has been received and input from the connection terminal 133 (step S81). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S82, and when it is “NO”, the interrupt process is ended.

  In step S82, the DDB 128 performs notification effect processing based on the notification effect command (including the notification effect data). In the notification effect process, the DDB 128 transmits a liquid crystal display command (including the notification effect data) to the LCD driver 122b. Based on the liquid crystal display command, “bell symbol combination (shown in FIG. 10)” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display unit 122a. By this display, a notification effect is provided to notify the player that “Bell's small role” has been won.

  In step S83, the DDB 128 performs ringtone output processing based on the notification effect command. In this ringtone output process, the DDB 128 transmits a ringtone output command (including identification information of a predetermined ringtone) to the power amplifier 131. Based on the ringtone output command, the power amplifier 131 amplifies the sound data of the predetermined ringtone stored in the ringtone sound source ROM 132, and the predetermined ringtone is output from the speaker 121. With this ringtone, the player is notified that the notification effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 122a.

  According to the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the liquid crystal display device 5 that displays the notification effect data corresponding to the effect identifier “02H” of FIG. A cellular phone 120 having a liquid crystal display device 122 that displays notification effect data corresponding to the effect identifier “03H” of FIG. 7 as game information based on the notification effect command, such as a USB cable 110 that electrically connects the pachislot machine 1 A sub-control circuit 72 as means for selecting and outputting a notification effect command to the mobile phone 120 or an image control command to the liquid crystal display device 5 based on whether the mobile phone 120 is connected to the interface; Only when the cellular phone 120 is connected, the notification effect data corresponding to the effect identifier “03H” is Since the display on crystal display unit 122a, it is expected to diversify the monotonous to tend notification effect. Further, in the notification effect displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 122a, the “bell symbol combination” that directly suggests the internal winning combination “bell's small role” is displayed, so the notification displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is displayed. It is expected that even players who are unfamiliar with games will be able to easily understand compared to the production. That is, by connecting the mobile phone 120 to the pachislot machine 1, it is possible to select and perform a more easily noticeable effect. This configuration and effect correspond to one embodiment of the present invention according to claim 1.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the mobile phone 120 includes the speaker 121 that outputs a predetermined ringtone based on the notification effect command from the pachislot machine 1, and is further connected to the mobile phone 120 through an interface such as the USB cable 110. Based on whether or not the pachislot machine 1 is connected, a sub-control circuit 72 is provided as means for selecting and outputting a notification effect command for instructing the mobile phone 120 to output a ringtone, thereby displaying on the liquid crystal display unit 122a. It is expected that the player will notice the notification effect. This configuration and effect correspond to one embodiment of the present invention according to claim 3.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the notification effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 122a has been described by the ringtone output of the mobile phone 120. However, the present invention is not limited to the screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5. The same effect may be obtained even if notification is given by displaying the above. In this case, in the process of step S73 of FIG. 18, the image control CPU 82 determines the notification effect data corresponding to the effect identifier “03H” as described above, and transmits the “notification effect command” to the mobile phone 120. At the same time, a “notification instruction effect command” is transmitted to the liquid crystal display device 5. This notification instruction production command includes, for example, notification production data for displaying a message “Internal winning combination is displayed on the screen of the mobile phone at hand”. This notification effect data is stored in advance in an effect table (corresponding to FIG. 7). Here, by displaying a notification message on the screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5, it is expected that the notification effect displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 122a will be noticed by the player. This configuration and effect correspond to one embodiment of the present invention according to claim 2.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the cellular phone 120 as the portable information terminal and the pachislot machine 1 can be connected and the USB cable 110 is used as an interface for connecting both has been described. For example, the same effect may be obtained even if the PDA and the pachislot machine 1 are connectable and an interface of the IEEE 1394 standard is used as an interface for connecting both.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the player is notified that the notification effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 122a by the ringtone has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the vibration of the vibration unit of the mobile phone 120. The same effect may be obtained even if the notification is made. This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 3.

  In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which different notification effects are displayed based on whether the pachislot machine 1 and the mobile phone 120 are connected. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Even when a common notification effect is displayed on either the mobile phone 1 or the mobile phone 120, the same effect may be obtained. Alternatively, the same effect may be obtained even if the notification effect is performed using only the mobile phone 120. In this case, the interest of the player increases as the appearance rate of the effect on the mobile phone 120 is lower. This configuration is included in an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 1.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the data format of the notification effect data displayed on the mobile phone 120 is converted by the image control CPU 82 has been described. However, in the present invention, the ROM 130 also stores the predetermined conversion program. Even if the data format of the notification effect data is converted by the DBB 128, the same effect may be obtained.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the notification effect is always performed on the liquid crystal display device 5 of the pachislot machine 1 or the liquid crystal display device 122 of the mobile phone 120 when “Bell's small role” is won has been described. In addition to the above, the invention further performs a lottery for determining whether or not to perform a notification effect at a predetermined timing, a lottery for determining the number of games for performing the notification effect, and the same effect even if the notification effect is performed based on the lottery. May be obtained. Alternatively, the same effect may be obtained even when the pachislot machine 1 acquires predetermined information from the mobile phone 120 and performs the lottery using the acquired information. In this case, for example, image data of an image prompting transmission of predetermined information is transmitted from the pachislot machine 1 to the mobile phone 120 and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 122, and information input by the player based on this display is displayed on the mobile phone. It may be transmitted from 120 to the pachislot machine 1.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where different notification effects are displayed based on whether the pachislot machine 1 and the mobile phone 120 are connected is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Even if game information (for example, winning BB, being in BB gaming state) is notified, the same effect may be obtained. This configuration corresponds to an embodiment of the present invention according to claim 1.

1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a pachislot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the pattern arranged on the reel which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the display combination specific table which shows the relationship between the display combination which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, a symbol combination, and the number of payouts. It is a figure which shows the probability lottery table determination table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the probability lottery table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the table at the time of the bonus action | operation which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation table which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit containing the main control circuit which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit containing the sub control circuit which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a plan view of a mobile phone according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of the mobile telephone which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a main flowchart which shows the process of the main control circuit which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a main flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the reset interruption process of the sub control circuit which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command signal reception interruption process of the sub control circuit which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the sound and lamp regular interruption process of the sub control circuit which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command input process of the sub control circuit which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control process of the sub control circuit which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting effect interruption process of the mobile telephone which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachislot machine 2 Cabinet 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 5,122 Liquid crystal display device 5a Screen 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 21L, 21R, 121 Speaker 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 82 Image control CPU
83 Image control work RAM
88 Image control IC
90, 133 connection terminal 110 USB cable 120 mobile phone

Claims (3)

Game start command means for outputting a game start command signal in response to the start operation;
Stop command means for outputting a stop command signal in response to the stop operation;
A plurality of identification information display means for displaying a plurality of identification information respectively;
The plurality of identification information displayed on the plurality of identification information display means is controlled based on the game start command signal, and the plurality of identification information displayed on the plurality of identification information display means based on the stop command signal is changed. Fluctuation stop control means for controlling stop respectively,
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination by lottery using a random value based on the game start command signal;
Game information display means for displaying game information relating to the game;
Connection means for electrically connecting to a portable information terminal having display means for displaying information based on an external command signal;
Display instruction means for outputting a game information display instruction signal to the portable information terminal or game information display means based on whether or not the portable information terminal is electrically connected by the connection means;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A gaming machine, wherein the display command means outputs a notification command signal to the game information display means based on whether or not the portable information terminal is electrically connected by the connection means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The portable information terminal has notification means for performing predetermined notification based on an external command signal,
A gaming machine, wherein the display command means outputs a notification command signal to the portable information terminal based on whether or not the portable information terminal is electrically connected by the connecting means.

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