JP2007319324A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a player's interest and concentration in a game from getting diffusive, when a player transmits game information from a personal digital assistant to an opponent party desired by the player with an electronic mail, by reducing an operation load of the personal digital assistant. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with a connecting means being connectable to a personal digital assistant (a cellular phone 85) and an input means (a message production switch 80) allowing the input of a message information request signal; a storage means stores the message information related to a game corresponding to the message transmission function of the personal digital assistant; and a control means, when the message information request signal is input from the input means, controls the storage means to select and output the game information corresponding to the present game state of the game machine 1 out of the message information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine and the like.

  For example, a game machine such as a pachinko gaming machine is determined to be unsuccessful due to the establishment of a determination condition such as a game ball winning in a winning area for determining whether or not the game is successful. When the determination result is a win, a predetermined win game (special game state) called “big hit” is executed as many times as necessary (a predetermined number of rounds). Thus, the player can obtain a prize ball.

  In such a gaming machine, there has been proposed a gaming machine that can transmit various kinds of game information such as game results to a portable terminal such as a cellular phone of a player (see Patent Document 1). According to the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the game result can be transmitted to the player's portable terminal as soon as possible, so that a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction with the game can be obtained immediately.

In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, it is possible to store gaming information in a portable terminal. However, when a player sends an e-mail or the like from a portable terminal of the player to a desired partner, a character message is displayed while judging the game information stored in the portable terminal each time the game information is stored. You must do the operation to create. That is, when transmitting the game information, the input operation of the portable terminal becomes troublesome, and the interest in the game is reduced due to the operation, and the concentration may be lost.
JP 2005-532 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and in the case where game information is transmitted from a mobile terminal to an opponent desired by a player by e-mail or the like, by reducing the operation burden of the mobile terminal, Providing gaming machines that prevent distraction and concentration.

  That is, the invention of claim 1 has a connection means connectable to a portable terminal in a gaming machine comprising a control means for controlling a gaming machine and a storage means capable of storing a predetermined gaming state, The storage means stores message information related to a game corresponding to the message transmission function of the mobile terminal, and outputs the message information to a mobile terminal connected to the connection means based on the control means. Related to the gaming machine.

  The invention of claim 2 further comprises input means for enabling the message information request signal to be input to the control means, the control means being caused by the message information request signal being input from the input means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the output of the storage means is controlled so that game information corresponding to a current gaming state is selected from the message information and output.

  A third aspect of the present invention relates to the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, wherein the control means includes a message output process for outputting the message information.

  The invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that the message information relating to the game is a standard culture representing a game state, and the fixed sentence is stored in the storage means. The game machine according to claim 1.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, the game machine has connection means connectable to a portable terminal, and the storage means stores message information relating to a game corresponding to a message transmission function of the portable terminal, and In order to output the message information to the mobile terminal connected to the connection means based on the control means, the player sends a message when transmitting the game information taken in from the mobile terminal by e-mail or the like. The time and effort required to create the game can be omitted, and the risk of a loss of interest in the game and a loss of concentration will be reduced if the operation is distracted.

  According to a gaming machine according to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the gaming machine further comprises input means for enabling the message information request signal to be input to the control means, and the control means receives the message from the input means. In order to control the output of the storage means so that the game information corresponding to the current gaming state is selected from the message information and output due to the input of the information request signal, the player The current game information can be output to the portable terminal when transmission is desired.

  According to the gaming machine according to the invention of claim 3, in the invention of claim 1 or 2, since the control means includes a message output process for outputting the message information, the control process of the gaming machine itself is complicated. In addition, game information can be output to the mobile terminal.

  According to the gaming machine according to the invention of claim 4, in the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the message information relating to the game is a standard culture representing a gaming state, and is stored in the storage means. Since the fixed sentence is stored, the amount of data that must be stored in advance can be reduced, and the player can understand the gaming state in a straightforward manner.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
1 is a front view of the entire gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of a gaming board in the gaming machine of FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a rear view of the gaming machine, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart relating to main processing, and FIG. 6 is a flowchart relating to interrupt processing.

In the present embodiment, main word / phrase correspondence is as follows.
The input means is the message creation switch 80 shown in FIG.
The connection means is a connection terminal 81.
The control means is mainly a CPU such as the main control circuit 121 shown in the block of FIG.
The storage means are mainly ROM and RAM such as the main control circuit 121 and the message control circuit 100.
The correspondence between the words in the claims and the words in the present example is as described above. However, the present example is one embodiment of the claims, and the content of the claims is limited to the following examples. It is not something.

  A gaming machine 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the gaming machine 1, a game board 3 is accommodated inside the frame 2 so as to be detachable and replaceable, and an outer guide rail 4 and an inner guide rail 5 of the game ball are erected in a substantially circular shape on the game board 3, A game area 6 surrounded by the inner guide rail 5 is provided with a winning opening which is a winning area where game balls can be won. In this embodiment, a plurality of winning holes as described below are provided in the game area 6 of the game board 3. In the figure, nails are omitted.

  First, below the image display device 9 provided on the center line of the game area 6, a start winning port 10 having a movable piece 11 a, 11 b with an ordinary electric accessory, and a large winning device (special prize opening) which is a special electric accessory. ) 15 is disposed, and an out port 17 is disposed below the same. Further, ramp wind turbines 18a and 18b are provided on both upper sides, a normal symbol variation start left gate 19 and a normal symbol variation start right gate 21 are provided below, and wind turbines 22a and 22b are provided below the left and right wind turbines 22a and 22b. A sleeve winning opening 23 and a right sleeve winning opening 25 are disposed, and a left dropping winning opening 27 and a right dropping winning opening 29 are disposed on both sides of the large winning device 15.

  Further, on the front side of the gaming machine 1, frame decoration lamps 35 and 36, frame decoration lamps 39L and 39R, an upper ball receiving tray 32 for receiving paid out game balls, and a mounting plate for attaching the upper ball receiving tray 32 33, a lower ball tray 34 for receiving a game ball when the upper ball tray 32 is saturated, a message creation switch 80 (input means), a connection terminal 81 (connection means), and a voice or A speaker 37 that emits sound effects and informs the player of the gaming state, a launching device 91 that bullets and fires a game ball toward the game area 6 in accordance with the launching operation of the operation handle 92 (operation means) by the player, and the like Each is assembled.

  As a mobile terminal (mobile communication terminal device), a PDA (Personal Digital Assistance), a personal computer, a mobile phone, a PHS (Personal Handyphone System), or the like can be used. In the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, the mobile phone 85 is connected to the connection terminal 81 (connection means). Therefore, a wired connection is provided with a shape connector corresponding to each model of the mobile phone 85. In addition, a terminal, a modular cable, or the like corresponding to the USB standard or the IEEE 1394 standard may be provided as appropriate. Reference numeral 82 is a connector, and 83 is a cable.

  The gaming machine 1 uses a message transmission / reception function (transmission / reception function) provided in a mobile terminal such as the mobile phone 85 connected to the connection terminal 81, thereby allowing the mobile terminal such as the mobile phone 85 to be used. Message information about games can be output and transmitted. The message information related to the game represents an operating state of the gaming machine, and is a gaming state such as a reach state, a jackpot, or a probability variation which will be described later. In particular, the message information is character data (for example, text data or the like) that enables these game states to be expressed by a portable terminal using a language.

  According to this embodiment, since the message creation switch 80 (input means) is provided, the player can send message information about the game when he / she needs it only when operating this switch. 85). At the same time, message information can be stored and stored in the interior (memory, hard disk, etc.) of its own mobile terminal (cell phone 85). For this reason, the player can transmit the stored message information by appropriate selection from a destination list (for example, address book) stored in the mobile phone. As a result, operations required for the portable terminal (mobile phone 85) are simplified.

  The launching device 91 includes an operating handle 92, a launching motor 94 driven by operating the operating handle 92, and a hitting ball (not shown) that swings intermittently by driving the launching motor to eject a game ball. Z). When the player holds the operation handle 92, the player's bioelectric current is detected by the touch switch 93, and the firing motor 94 is driven under the control of the launcher control board 254 (launch control circuit 119). (See FIGS. 3 and 4). The game ball launched by the launching device 91 is guided to the game area 6 through a launch ball guide path formed between the outer guide rail 4 and the inner guide rail 5 erected on the game board surface. Yes. The game ball guided to the game area 6 by the firing ball guide path falls while rolling and wins each winning port, or if no winning is made anywhere, the game port 3 enters the game board 3 from the out port 17. It is discharged to the back side.

  In the image display device 9 (also serving as display means and notification means) in the figure, reference numeral 43 denotes a symbol, such as a numeral, alphabet, symbol, or picture (character), in a variable display and a stop display (before final confirmation display). Possible symbol display device including temporary stop display, the same applies hereinafter) 47 is a normal symbol variation number memory display device composed of LEDs, 49 is a window frame portion of the image display device 9, and 50 is a liquid crystal display device of the symbol display device 43. This is an image display unit composed of (TFT-LCD module) or the like. The normal symbol variation number storage display 47 displays the number of symbol variation starts generated by the game ball passing through the normal symbol variation start left gate 19 and the normal symbol variation start right gate 21. Except for this, it is stored and displayed as the number of hold times (up to 4 in this example).

  The image display unit 50 of this embodiment has a symbol display unit configured by three symbol display regions (a left special symbol display region, a middle special symbol display region, and a right special symbol display region) arranged side by side. In the symbol display area, the determination symbol (special symbol) can be changed and stopped. In addition, a normal symbol display area 41 is provided in the image display unit 50, and the normal symbol can be displayed in a variable manner and stopped. The image display unit 50 may display background images (including characters, backgrounds, characters, and the like) in addition to special symbols and the like, and the background images are caused by predetermined conditions such as the start of fluctuations in special symbols. In some cases, variable display is possible. In the embodiment, the left, middle, and right special symbols displayed on the image display unit 50 are “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11”, respectively. It is a design consisting of numbers. In addition, the code | symbol 34 in a figure is a special symbol reservation memory | storage number display.

  Further, regarding the large winning device (large winning port) 15, reference numeral 61 is an opening / closing plate, and 63 is a specific area winning port. In addition, about the symbol display apparatus 43, the image display part 50 is not restricted to a liquid crystal display as mentioned above, You may be comprised by organic EL, CRT, and other display means.

  On the back surface (back surface) of the game board 3, a winning port detection switch (corresponding to a game ball detecting means) for detecting the winning of the gaming ball to the winning port is provided. In this embodiment, a detection switch is provided for each winning opening. A start winning port detection switch for detecting a game ball won in the start winning port 10 is provided in the path of the winning ball, and the symbol variation of the symbol display device 43 is started by detecting the winning ball. At that time, regarding the number of game balls won in the start winning opening 10 during the special symbol variation, that is, the number of times of starting the variation of the special symbol, the number of holdings (in this example, up to four times) is displayed as the special symbol holding memory number display. The number of displays on the display 34 is reduced (the color is changed) by reducing the number of memories. In addition, the left sleeve winning port detection switch and the right sleeve winning port detection switch for detecting the winning balls of the left sleeve winning port 23 and the right sleeve winning port 25, the left dropping winning port 27 and the right dropping winning port 29 are detected. A left drop winning opening detection switch and a right drop winning opening detection switch to be detected are provided on the corresponding back side of the game board.

  As described above, the start winning port detection switch (start winning port sensor) for detecting the game ball won in the start winning port 10 is provided in the winning ball passage, and the winning ball is detected by the start winning port detection switch. And the special symbols start to fluctuate in the left, middle and right special symbol display areas of the image display unit 50 in the symbol display device 43, and after the predetermined time fluctuation, the special symbols fluctuate and stop in a preset order, The stop symbol combination is confirmed and displayed. Depending on the symbol variation pattern or the like, there may be a so-called reach state or a so-called reach notice or hit notice before the special symbol is fixedly displayed. Then, if the combination of the stop symbols that is confirmed and displayed is a specific jackpot symbol combination that is a predetermined judgment symbol combination, for example, a common winning combination that includes a combination of the same symbols, a special jackpot state (special game state) ). When the big win state is reached, the open / close plate 61 of the big winning device 15 is opened and the game ball falling on the surface of the gaming area 6 is received, and the winning device 15 can be won.

  Here, the reach state is a stage before the display result is stopped and the display result is stopped and displayed after the special symbol variation display is started in the left, middle and right special symbol display areas of the image display unit 50. , A display mode for causing the player to think that a specific display mode, that is, a variable display mode in which a combination of jackpot symbols (a combination of the same symbols) is easily displayed. In this embodiment, as one of the reach states, among the left, middle and right special symbol display areas of the image display unit 50, a display region (here, the middle special symbol) for displaying the final stop symbol (here, the middle special symbol). Reach fluctuation display processing is performed in which only the symbol display area) is left and the remaining two display areas are temporarily stopped so that the symbols have a specific combination (for example, the same symbol).

  Further, in the reach state, the change time of the special symbol (mainly the final stop special symbol) in the image display unit 50 is lengthened, or the symbol use effect using the special symbol in the image display unit 50 or the special symbol is displayed behind the special symbol. Reach action is produced by displaying the character and background. In addition, before entering the reach state, a notice (predictor) for notifying that there is a high possibility of reaching the reach state or a big hit may be produced. Examples of the notice mode include character display and afterimage display on the image display unit 50.

  Furthermore, a specific winning ball detection switch (specific area sensor) for detecting a winning ball to the specific area winning opening 63 is provided on the back side of the big winning device 15 of the game board 3, and the winning prize is detected by detecting the winning ball. A continuation right to reopen the device 15 is established. In addition, a winning ball count switch (count sensor) for detecting a winning ball that has won the grand winning device 15 and has not won the specific area winning port 63 is provided in the approximate center of the big winning device 15. Yes. When each detection switch detects a winning of a game ball at each winning opening, that is, when a winning condition in the game is satisfied, a predetermined number of game balls set in advance according to the number of winning balls are set by the winning ball payout device. It will be paid out as a prize ball. The opening / closing plate 61 has a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls detected after elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) or within the large winning device 15 (the winning ball count switch and the specific area sensor). It will be closed when it becomes.

  Further, when the specific winning ball detection switch detects the winning ball to the specific area winning opening 63 within about 2 seconds after the grand winning device 15 is opened or after the large winning device 15 is closed, the right to repeat the jackpot again. And the opening and closing of the opening / closing plate 61 (special electric accessory) is repeated a predetermined maximum number of times, in the embodiment, a maximum of 15 times (15 rounds). Such opening of the opening / closing plate 61 (special electric accessory) a predetermined number of times is also called a special game (big hit game).

  Furthermore, the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is a model having a probability variation function and a time shortening function as a bonus game, and the jackpot special symbol combination when the jackpot is established is a probabilistic and time-saving symbol '1', '3', If it is an odd number of '5', '7', '9', or '11' (hereinafter, the combination of the special symbols is referred to as a specific symbol), a jackpot (special gaming state) occurs. In addition, the probability variation and time reduction occur after the jackpot is ended, that is, the probability variation state (high probability state: 7/315) in which the next jackpot occurrence probability is higher than the normal gaming state (low probability state: 1/315) in normal times. ) And the time from when the special symbol starts to change until it is fixedly displayed becomes shorter than usual. The probability fluctuation state and the time shortening state continue until the next jackpot. In addition, when the jackpot is established, the jackpot symbol combination is an ordinary symbol of '0', '2', '4', '6', '8', '10' When the special symbol combination is called a non-specific symbol), after the jackpot is over, the normal gaming state (low probability state: 1/315) is assumed, the time is not reduced, and the normal gaming state continues until the next jackpot. To do. In the case of a probability variation state, if a jackpot is again established for the above-mentioned probability variation and short-time symbols, the probability variation state is entered again after the jackpot ends.

  In addition to the above-described winning opening detection switch, those provided on the back of the game board include a starting winning opening solenoid for opening and closing the movable pieces 11a and 11b of the starting winning opening 10 and an opening / closing plate 61 of the big winning apparatus 15. There is a large winning opening opening solenoid that opens and closes, a specific area opening solenoid that opens and closes an opening / closing door (not shown) of the specific area winning opening 63 under a predetermined condition, and the like. The symbol change start right gate 21 has a gate detection switch for detecting a passing game ball.

  By detecting a game ball passing through both gates 19 and 21 with the gate detection switch, the normal symbol variation in the normal symbol display area 41 of the image display unit 50 is started. Then, when the symbol that is confirmed and displayed in the normal symbol display area 41 after being changed is a specific symbol that is set in advance, it is a small hit (per normal symbol), and the movable piece 11a of the start winning opening 10 , 11b is opened and opened for a predetermined time.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the back side of the gaming board of the gaming machine 1, the symbol control for performing display control of the symbols and the like on the image display unit of the image display device 9 disposed on the front side of the gaming board. The board 257 is also provided with a collective board (not shown) having a collective path for collecting the game balls that have entered the winning opening provided in the game area 6 on the front side of the game board.

  3, reference numeral 240 is a storage tank for storing game balls, 241 is a tank rail, 242 is a frame external output terminal board, 243 is a lamp relay board, 244 is a power receiving board, 245 is a prize ball sensor relay board, and 246 is a board surface External output terminal board, 247 is a relay board, 248 is an audio control board, 249 is an FG relay board, 250 is a main control board, 251 is a power supply board, 252 is a lamp control board, 253 is a payout control board, 254 is a launcher A control board, 255 is a card interface connection portion, 256 is a power plug, 257 is a symbol control board, 260 is a control board housing case, and G is a ground wire. The message control board is disposed below the main control board 250.

  Control of symbol variation in the symbol display device 43 is performed by a main control circuit 121 shown in FIG. 4 and a display control circuit 161 that connects the main control circuit 121 and the image display device 9.

  The main control circuit 121 includes a computer having a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and a plurality of counters, an input / output circuit connecting the computer and the display control circuit 161 and the like, and a relay circuit connected to the computer and the big prize device 15 141 and the like that are connected to the input / output circuit. The CPU is equipped with a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, various timers, etc., and performs calculation control, as well as the probability of occurrence of big hits and small hits (ordinary symbols for expanding and opening the start winning opening 10) Random numbers etc. that determine the probability of occurrence of hits are also generated. In the embodiment, the CPU, in the embodiment, a control means, a success / failure determination means, a special game execution means, a privilege game execution means, a main control means, a time setting means, a measurement means, a game progress control means, a notification control means, a game progress detection means, etc. The processing related to each means listed above is appropriately calculated in cooperation with the RAM, ROM, etc. in the main control circuit 121, so that the game progress in the gaming machine 1 is controlled. The RAM corresponds to the storage means of the present invention, a storage area relating to the detection signal of the start winning opening detection switch and the detection signal of the gate detection switch, a storage area for various random values generated by the CPU, and various data ( (Command data) is temporarily stored, a storage area and flag, and a CPU work area, and various data such as determination symbol information (acquired values of each counter) to be described later are stored. Further, in addition to the game control program and control data written in the ROM, determination values such as jackpots in each game state to be described later are written.

  The display control circuit 161 is a display control means and corresponds to a notification means. The display control circuit 161 includes a computer having a CPU, a RAM and a ROM, an input circuit connecting the computer and the main control circuit 121, the computer and the symbol display device 43. It is composed of an output circuit to be connected. The CPU includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, and the like, and performs calculation control. The RAM has a storage area, a work area for the CPU, and the like, and stores various data such as an acquired value of a counter as in the RAM of the main control circuit 121. Furthermore, symbol data such as display data for the image display unit 50 of the symbol display device 43 and various display programs are written in the ROM. The display control circuit 161 corresponds to a symbol display device together with the main control circuit 121, and a game image (special symbol, normal symbol, illustrated) displayed on the image display device 9 (particularly, the image display unit 50 of the symbol display device 43). However, the control unit 121 receives a signal related to display control of a character, a background image of a landscape, a notification for prompting the game to be interrupted from the main control circuit 121, sets display data, and performs display control.

  The message control circuit 100 corresponds to storage means for storing message information related to a game corresponding to the message transmission function of a mobile terminal or the like. In the embodiment, when the message creation switch 80 as an input means is pressed by the player, the main control circuit 121 generates a message information request signal. Various game states being executed in the gaming machine 1 are transmitted to the message control circuit 100 together with the message information request signal. Then, the message information selected and formed by the message control circuit 100 in the same circuit is output as game information to the mobile phone 85 (mobile terminal) via the connection terminal 81. Accordingly, when a player desires to transmit a message, the player can output game information to a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone.

  Similarly to each control circuit, the message control circuit 100 includes a computer having a CPU, RAM, and ROM, and an input / output circuit that connects the computer to the main control circuit 121, the connection terminal 81, and the like. The RAM has a storage area for message information, a work area for the CPU in the circuit 100, and the like. The ROM stores message information output control data, various work programs, and individual message information (typical culture character information (text data, etc.)). When various control signals such as a message information request signal and game state data are received from the main control circuit 121 in the message control circuit 100, the message control circuit 100 has game information corresponding to the current game state in the embodiment. It is taken out from the ROM and becomes message information for output. This is temporarily stored in the RAM of the circuit 100 and sequentially output to the portable terminal. Therefore, the message control circuit 100 corresponding to the game information storage means outputs the message information under the control of the main control circuit 121.

  Since the data format differs depending on the type of mobile terminal and the type of mobile phone, depending on each model in order to support the data processing format (OS, program system, etc.) of the model currently connected to the connection terminal Each type of message information is individually stored in the message control circuit 100 (its ROM). Alternatively, the message control circuit 100 also performs data conversion for each model.

  The relay circuit 141 is connected to a switch related to the big prize device 15 disposed on the game board 3, and the light emission control circuit 115 is connected to a frame decoration left lamp, a frame decoration right lamp and other light emitters, LEDs and the like. In addition, the payout control circuit 118 is connected to a lending payout device 96, a launch control circuit 119, and the like, and the launch control circuit 119 is connected to a launch device 91. Further, a prize ball payout device 95 is connected to the payout control circuit 118 and the photo distribution circuit 146, and a speaker 37 is connected to the sound control circuit 112. Although not shown, the voice control circuit 112 and the light emission control circuit 115 are each appropriately equipped with a control CPU, a control data ROM, and a control data RAM, and various gaming commands transmitted from the main control circuit 121. (Reach, jackpot, mid-bonus, jackpot, special game state executing, bonus game state executing, notification for prompting game interruption, etc.) are received, and voice and light emission in response to various commands are executed. Although not shown, predetermined power is supplied from the power supply device (power supply board) to each control circuit.

  As main counters of the CPU of the main control circuit 121 in this embodiment, counters such as a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol random number counter, a reach random number counter, a special symbol data random number counter, an effect random number counter, etc. is there. Up to four numerical values acquired at predetermined times of each counter are stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 121. The numerical value of each counter stored in the RAM is cleared after a series of game operation processes based on the counter. The operation of each counter is shown below.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is a random number counter for determining whether or not the game is a big hit and miss, and has a random number range of 0 to 314. This counter corresponds to the determination unit for the winning and failing in the gaming machine 1, and is a counter for lottery determination based on the detection of the game ball. This starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is powered on, and is incremented by 1 for each main random number update process described later. When the numerical value reaches “314”, it returns to “0” again and repeats the addition. The numerical value of the counter is acquired when the game ball wins (enters) the starting winning opening 10 and is detected by the starting winning opening detecting switch, and is a jackpot value determined in advance, which is a normal symbol combination in this embodiment. It is contrasted with '7' during normal time (low probability state) and '7', '57', '107', '157' when the probability variation state (high probability state) is a probability variable symbol combination. , '207', '257', and '307', it is determined whether or not it is a big hit.

  In addition, since the game ball may win (enter a ball) at the start winning opening 10 and the counter value may be acquired again until the determination of whether or not is completed, the stored value of the counter (updated acquisition value) ) Is temporarily stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 121 for each of the starting winning openings 10 without including the acquired value currently being determined, and is used for sequential determination.

  The jackpot symbol random number counter is a counter that determines a special symbol combination for deterministic stoppage jackpot that is fixed and stopped on the image display unit 50 when the above-described determination result is true, and the random number range is 0 to 11. This counter starts from “0” when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 for each main random number update process described later. When the numerical value reaches “11”, it returns to “0” again and repeats addition. . The value of the counter is acquired when a game ball wins (enters) the start winning opening 10 and is detected by the start winning opening detecting switch, and does not include the symbol for the variable display and the start winning opening 10 A maximum of four for each ball is stored in the special symbol random number storage area of the RAM of the main control circuit 121. The jackpot symbol random number counter is assigned a predetermined jackpot stop symbol combination corresponding to each number in advance. In the embodiment, when the obtained numerical value of the counter is “0”, the left, middle, and right special symbols are “0, 0, 0” in order, and similarly when the value is “1, 1, 1”. , '2, 2, 2' for '2', '3, 3, 3' for '3', '4, 4, 4' for '4', '5' for '5' “5, 5, 5”, “6”, “6, 6, 6”, “7”, “7, 7, 7”, “8”, “8, 8, 8”, “ “9,9,9” for 9 ”,“ 10,10,10 ”for“ 10 ”,“ 11,11,11 ”for“ 11 ”(all special symbols are the same) Is finally displayed as a confirmed stoppage as a confirmed jackpot stop symbol combination.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol random number counter is determined by the obtained numerical value, in addition to setting a bonus special symbol, whether or not the probability variation state is set, etc. The game produced by the gaming machine acts as a game control means in the main control circuit 121.

  The reach random number counter is a counter that determines whether or not the reach state is reached when the jackpot determination result by the jackpot determination random number is out of reach, and the random number range is 0 to 126. This counter starts from ‘0’ when the gaming machine 1 is powered on, and is incremented by 1 for each main random number update process described later. When the value reaches ‘126’, it returns to ‘0’ again and repeats the addition. The value of the counter is acquired when the game ball wins (enters) the start winning opening 10 and is detected by the start winning opening detection switch. If the result of the determination is wrong, the numerical value is determined in advance. Whether or not the reach state is established is determined by comparing with the reach establishment value.

  In this embodiment, the reach establishment values are “5”, “17”, “28”, “40”, “51”, “63”, “74”, “86”, “97”, “109”, When the obtained value of the reach random number counter becomes “120”, the reach state is established. A predetermined number of numerical values acquired by the reach random number counter is stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 121, and in this example, a maximum of four numerical values are stored for each of the starting winning holes 10 without including the numerical value being determined. In the embodiment, when the jackpot winning determination result by the jackpot determination random number counter is a jackpot, the reach state is always established, and therefore the reach random number counter is not used.

  The special symbol data random number counter is used to determine a special symbol combination for losing the symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the image display unit 50 when the result of the big hit / failure determination result by the jackpot determination random number counter is lost. This special symbol data random number counter includes a random number counter for special symbol data 1 for determining the left special symbol to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the image display unit 50, a random number counter for special symbol data 2 for determining the middle special symbol, It is composed of a counter for random numbers of special symbol data 3 for determining the right special symbol, and any special symbol data random number counter has a random number range: 0 to 11.

  The random number counter of the special symbol data 1 starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 for each main random number update process described later. When the numerical value becomes “11”, it is set to “0” again. Return and repeat addition. The random number counter for special symbol data 2 starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by one when the random number counter for special symbol data 1 is updated to “0”. When it reaches 11, it returns to “0” again and repeats addition. The random number counter of special symbol data 3 starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 when the random number counter of special symbol data 2 is updated to “0”. When it reaches 11, it returns to “0” again and repeats addition. The number acquired by each counter is stored in a predetermined number in the RAM of the main control circuit 121. In this example, up to four numbers are stored for each ball of the start winning opening 10 without including the numerical value being determined. For this reason, even if each random number range of the random number counter of each special symbol data is the same, it is possible to avoid that each counter is synchronized (added in the same combination).

  A symbol corresponding to each numerical value is assigned in advance to the numerical value of the random number counter of each special symbol data. In the embodiment, for each acquired numerical value of each counter, “0” when the acquired numerical value is “0”, “1” when “1”, “2” when “2”, “3” “3” for “4”, “4” for “4”, “5” for “5”, “6” for “6”, “7” for “7”, “8” A special symbol “8” is assigned for “9”, “9” for “9”, “10” for “10”, and “11” for “11”. In this way, the left special symbol, middle special symbol, and right special symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped on the image display unit 50 at the time of detachment is determined.

  The effect random number counter is a counter for selecting a variation pattern of special symbol variation from the first table pattern in Table 1 and the second table pattern in Table 2, and the random number range is 0 to 198. The effect random number counter starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 for each main random number update process described later. When the numerical value becomes “198”, it returns to “0” again and increments. repeat. The number obtained for the effect random number counter is stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 121 in a predetermined number, and in the embodiment, up to four numbers are stored for each of the starting winning holes 10 without including the numerical value being determined. If the jackpot winning / not determining result by the jackpot winning random number is winning, the variation patterns 11, 12, and 13 of the first table pattern are used. If the same winning / failing determination result is out of the range, if the reach is determined from the second table pattern, the variation occurs. Patterns 21, 22, and 23 are used, and if there is no reach, variation patterns 24, 25, and 26 are used. According to this example, the production variation time is also selected.

  Flags provided in the main control circuit 121 include a jackpot flag, a jackpot end flag, a start winning slot prize flag, a special game running flag, a probability change (probability change) flag, a reach flag, a time reduction flag, and a normal symbol (small hit) Various flags, such as a flag, are mentioned. These flags are all set to OFF at the time of initial setting.

  Processing executed by the main control circuit 121 of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to the following flowchart. The CPU of the main control circuit 121 executes the main process M according to various programs stored in the ROM of the same circuit. In the main process M, as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 5, initial setting (S1), interrupt prohibition process (S2), main random number update process (S3), interrupt permission process (S4), interrupt process (S10). Is done.

  In the initial setting (S1), stack setting, constant setting, CPU setting, interrupt time setting, SIO, PIO, CTC setting and the like are performed. The main process M is repeatedly performed at every interruption time, but the initial setting (S1) is required only when the power is turned on, so only the first order is executed, and not thereafter. In the interrupt prohibition process (S2), in the embodiment, even if the interrupt process (S10) is entered every 4 msec, the interrupt is prohibited until a predetermined interrupt permission condition is satisfied. In the main random number update process (S3), the random number value of each counter is incremented and updated by 1 every time the update process (S3) is performed, and returns to '0' when reaching the upper limit value of the corresponding random number, The addition starts again. Each updated random number is stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 121. In the interrupt permission process (S4), permission is given to the interrupt process (S10) that enters every 4 msec.

  In the interrupt process (S10), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 6, the output process (S100), the input process (S200), the main random number update process (S300), the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S400), the normal Operation processing (S500), special operation processing (S1000), reserved ball number processing (S1500), message creation processing (S1600), and other processing (S1700) are performed.

  In the output process (S100), the presence or absence of output data is confirmed in the RAM command buffer of the main control circuit 121 by each process. If there is output data, the output data in the output buffer is sent to each control circuit. Is output. If there is no output data, no data is output and the process ends. The output data includes commands for various game states such as a special game state, a bonus game state, and a probability variation state. A message information request signal output from the main control circuit 121 to the message control circuit 100 is also one of output data. Therefore, the output process (S100) corresponds to a message output process. Since the message output process is included in the output process of S100, the control process of the gaming machine can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  In the input process (S200), signal input is performed when there are detection signals from various sensors (detection switches) provided in the gaming machine 1.

  In the main random number update process (S300), the same process as the main random number update process (S3) performed in the main process M is performed.

  In the start winning opening switch detection process (S400), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 7, whether the game ball has won the start winning opening 10, that is, the game ball has entered the start winning opening 10 is the start winning prize. It is confirmed whether or not it has been detected by the mouth detection switch (S401). If there is no confirmation of winning at the start winning opening, the start winning end switch detection process (S400) ends. When there is a winning game ball at the start winning opening, it is confirmed whether or not the number of reserved balls for special symbols stored in the RAM (corresponding to the detected number storage means) of the main control circuit 121 is 4 or more. (S402). Here, when the number of reserved balls is four or more, since the set limit of the number of reserved balls is exceeded, the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S400) ends.

  When the number of reserved balls is not 4 or more (less than 4), the number of game balls detected by the start winning port detection switch is added to the number of reserved balls for the special symbol (S403). Subsequently, a random number value related to a special symbol stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 121 is acquired, and the acquired random number is saved (stored) in a RAM address corresponding to the current number of reserved balls ( S404). The random numbers acquired in S404 are jackpot winning / no-go determining random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, special symbol data random numbers, production random numbers, and the like. The acquired random number is saved in the RAM address corresponding to the current number of reserved balls. For example, when the current number of reserved balls is 1, the random number value is saved in the RAM address corresponding to the number of reserved balls 1 It is saved in the same manner according to the number of reserved balls.

  In the normal operation process (S500), whether or not the normal symbol is determined and random numbers related to the symbol setting are acquired, the normal symbol per unit (small hit) is determined, the normal symbol fluctuates or stops, and the start winning opening 10 is opened and closed. The process related to the normal symbol is performed. In the description of the present invention, the details of the normal symbol processing are omitted.

  In the special operation process (S1000), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 8, a special symbol creation process (S1010) is performed, whether the special operation status is 1 (S1020), or the special operation status is 2. No (S1030), it is confirmed whether the special operation status is 3 (S1030). When the special operation status corresponds to each predetermined value, the process proceeds to a special symbol standby process (S1100), a special symbol change process (S1200), and a special symbol confirmation process (S1300). When the special operation status does not correspond to any one of 1, 2, and 3, that is, when the special operation status is 4, special electric accessory processing (S1400) is performed.

  In the off special symbol creation process (S1010), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 9, the address value of the special symbol data 1 acquired in the start winning opening switch detection process (S400) and stored in the RAM. Is set as the storage source address value (S1011), and the special symbol data 3 acquired in the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S400) and stored in the RAM is loaded (read out) as a determination value (S1012). Next, it is confirmed whether or not the random number of the special symbol data 3 as the determination value and the random number of the special symbol data 1 stored in the storage source address value match each other (S1013). If the two random numbers match, the off special symbol creation process (S1010) ends, and the off special symbol data is not updated. If the two random numbers do not match, the data storage destination address value of the special symbol for outage in the RAM of the main control circuit 121 and the address value of the special symbol data 1, 2, 3 transferred as the special symbol for outage are set ( S1014). Random values of special symbol data 1, 2, and 3 are transferred to the special symbol data storage destination and stored as out-of-band special symbols 1 (left special symbol), 2 (middle special symbol), and 3 (right special symbol) ( S1015), this processing (S1010) ends. The special symbols 1, 2, and 3 are off special symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the image display unit 50.

  In the special symbol standby process (S1100) when the special operation status is 1 in S1020, as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 10, the presence or absence of the number of reserved balls is confirmed (S1101), and the number of reserved balls is 0. In this case, it is confirmed whether or not the image display unit 50 is changing the special symbol (whether or not it is in the standby screen) (S1102). If it is not in the standby screen, standby screen setting processing for setting the image display unit 50 to the standby screen is performed (S1103), and if it is in the standby screen, the special symbol standby processing (S1100) is ended as it is. When the number of reserved balls is not 0 in the confirmation of the number of reserved balls (S1101), a special symbol jackpot determination process (S1110), a special symbol selection process (S1120), a special symbol variation pattern creation process (S1130), a special symbol Symbol random number shift processing (S1140) and special symbol variation start setting (S1150) are executed.

  In the special symbol jackpot determination process (S1110), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 11, the jackpot determination random number stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 121 is loaded as a determination value (S1111), and the probability variation state The address of the RAM in which the jackpot determination value table that defines the jackpot value in the time (high probability state) and the normal gaming state (low probability state) is stored is set (S1112). Subsequently, it is confirmed whether or not the current probability change state (high probability state), that is, whether or not the probability change is in progress (S1113). The confirmation during the probability change is performed depending on whether the probability change flag provided in the main control circuit 121 is ON (high probability state) or OFF (low probability state). When the probability change is in progress, whether or not the jackpot is established is confirmed based on whether or not the jackpot winning value in the high probability state matches the jackpot winning determination random number loaded in S1111 (S1114). If it is not under certainty, whether or not the jackpot is established is confirmed based on whether or not the jackpot value in the low probability state matches the jackpot determination random number loaded in S1111 (S1115). In any case, when the match of the jackpot determination random number is confirmed, the jackpot is established, and the jackpot flag is set to ON (S1116). When the jackpot is not established in S1114 and S1115, the special symbol jackpot determination process (S1110) ends.

  In the special symbol selection process (S1120), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 12, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1121), and if the jackpot flag is ON (the jackpot is established), the jackpot symbol The symbol based on the random number is set as a special jackpot symbol combination that is confirmed and stopped on the image display unit 50 (S1122).

  If the jackpot flag is not ON in S1121 (that is, if it is off), the reach random number obtained in the start winning opening switch detection process (S400) and stored in the RAM of the main control circuit is loaded, and the above reach is established. It is confirmed whether or not it matches the numerical value (S1123). If both values match, reach is established, and the special symbol data 1 acquired in the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S400) and stored in the RAM is confirmed and stopped on the image display unit 50. It is set as a special symbol (S1124), 1 is added to the special symbol data 1 (S1125), and the data after the addition is set as a middle special symbol displayed on the image display unit 50 in a fixed stop (S1126).

  When the reach random number loaded in S1123 does not coincide with the reach establishment value, that is, when there is no reach, the extra special symbols 1, 2, and 3 created in the extra special symbol creation processing (S1010) are stored (set). The address value is set as the storage source address value (S1127), and then the addresses of the stop special symbols 1, 2, and 3 are set as the storage destination address value (S1128). Then, data is transferred from each storage source address to the storage destination address (S1129). The special symbol selection process (S1120) ends with the above processes. Stop special symbols 1, 2, and 3 are, in order, a stop left special symbol, a stop special symbol, and a stop right special symbol that are fixedly displayed on the image display unit 50.

  In the special symbol variation pattern creation process (S1130), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 13, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1131), and when the jackpot flag is ON (the jackpot is established) Any variation pattern is selected from the first table pattern of Table 1 (S1132). If the jackpot flag is not ON (that is, if it is off), one of the variation patterns is selected from the second table pattern of Table 2 (S1133). In any case, after the variation pattern is selected, other necessary processing is performed (S1134), and the special symbol variation pattern creation processing (S1130) ends.

  In selecting a variation pattern in each table pattern in the special symbol variation pattern creation process, an effect random number acquired in the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S400) and stored in the RAM of the main control circuit is loaded. The variation pattern is selected by comparing this random number value with the effect random number value set for each variation pattern of each table pattern.

  In the special symbol random number shift process (S1140), in the data storage area of the reserved ball number in the RAM in the main control circuit, the data of the reserved ball number stored in the storage area of the load rank (reading rank) first address is Due to the fact that the seats are loaded and vacant due to the above-described processing, the data of the number of reserved balls stored in the address of the second or lower load order is shifted by one to increase the load order by one. As can be understood from the flowchart of FIG. 14, first, 1 is subtracted from the number of reserved balls stored in the RAM of the main control circuit (S1141). Specifically, if the number of reserved balls is 3, it becomes 2. Next, the data corresponding to each number of reserved balls is shifted to the RAM address of the number of reserved balls obtained by subtracting 1 from each number of reserved balls (S1142). Subsequently, 0 is set to the RAM address corresponding to the highest number of balls held (the last in the loading order, the fourth in the embodiment) (S1143).

  In the special symbol variation start setting (S1150), the special operation status is set to 2, and at the same time, necessary processing relating to the special symbol variation start is performed. After this process (S1150), the special symbol standby process (S1100) ends.

  As understood from the special operation process (S1000) of FIG. 8, the special symbol variation process (S1200) performed when the special operation status is 2 in S1030, as understood from the flowchart of FIG. First, special operation timer determination processing (S1201) is performed. In this process, a special operation timer corresponding to the variation time (msec) of the variation pattern selected from each table pattern (see Tables 1 and 2) is set and this subtraction is performed. Therefore, it is confirmed whether or not the special operation timer = 0, that is, whether or not the variation time of the variation pattern has ended (S1202). If the special operation timer is not 0, that is, if there is a remaining variation time, the special symbol variation processing ( S1200) ends. When the special operation timer is 0, that is, when the variable time is over, the address of the variable stop symbol table is set (S1203), the variable stop symbol data is stored (S1204), and the special operation status is set to 3. (S1205), other necessary processing (S1206) is executed, and the special symbol variation processing (S1200) ends.

  Similarly, as understood from the special operation process (S1000) of FIG. 8, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1300) performed when the special operation status is 3 in S1040, as understood from the flowchart of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1301). If the jackpot flag is ON (successful jackpot is established), the round counter is set (S1302) and the special operation status is set to 4 (S1303). When the jackpot flag is not ON (that is, when it is off), the special operation status is set to 1 (S1304). After each special operation status is set, the special symbol confirmation process (S1300) ends. In the embodiment, the round counter is set to 15 times.

  Further, as understood from the special operation process (S1000) in FIG. 8, when the special operation status does not correspond to any of 1, 2, 3 in S1020, S1030, S1040, that is, when the special operation status is 4. In the special electric accessory processing (S1400) to be performed, as is understood from the flowcharts of FIGS. 17 and 18, is the probability variation flag set to OFF (S1401) and whether the big hit end flag is ON (big hit game end)? It is confirmed whether or not (S1402). If the jackpot end flag is not ON, that is, if the jackpot game is not ended, it is confirmed whether or not the open / close plate 61 of the big winning device 15 is currently open (S1403), and the big winning device 15 is not open (closed). In this case, it is confirmed whether or not it is the opening time of the big winning device 15, that is, whether or not the big hit operation timer is 0 (S1404). Here, when the jackpot operation timer is 0, the winning device 15 is released (S1405), and when the jackpot operation timer is not 0, the special electric accessory processing (S1400) is terminated.

  In S1403, if the open / close plate 61 of the winning device 15 is currently open, has the number of winning balls detected in the winning device 15 (the winning ball count switch and the specific area sensor) reached 10 ( S1406), whether or not the round time (29.5 seconds in the embodiment) has passed (S1407) is confirmed, and if not, the special electric accessory processing (S1400) is terminated. . On the other hand, if any of the 10 winnings or the round time has been satisfied, the closing process of the opening / closing plate 61 of the big winning device 15 is performed (S1408), and one is subtracted from the value of the round counter. (S1409). In the special winning device release process (S1408), a command for closing the special winning device is set in the output buffer so as to be transmitted to the display control circuit 161 as well. Subsequently, whether or not the round counter is 0, that is, the end of the special game (big hit game) state is confirmed (S1410), and if the round counter is not 0, the special electric accessory processing (S1400) is ended as it is. . When the round counter is 0, the jackpot end process is performed (S1411), and the jackpot random number data stored in the reserved symbol number storage area for the special symbol in the main control circuit RAM is displayed together with the jackpot end command. It is set in the output buffer so that it can be transmitted to the circuit 161. Thereafter, the jackpot end flag is set to ON (S1412), and the special electric accessory processing (S1400) ends.

  If the jackpot end flag is ON (that is, the jackpot game end) in S1402, the jackpot end flag is set to OFF (S1413), and the jackpot flag is also set to OFF (S1414). Next, it is confirmed whether or not the confirmed stop symbol is a probability variation symbol (an odd number in the embodiment) (S1415). If the symbol is a probability variation symbol, the probability variation flag is set to ON (S1416) and the special operation status is set. 1 is set (S1417), and the special electric accessory processing (S1400) is completed. If the confirmed stop symbol is a symbol different from the probability variation symbol, the special operation status is set to 1 as it is (S1417), and the special electric accessory processing (S1400) ends.

  In the interrupt process (S10) disclosed in FIG. 6, in the reserved ball number process (S1500) subsequent to the special operation process (S1000), as is understood from the flowchart of FIG. Loaded (S1501), the loaded number of reserved balls is set in the output buffer (S1502), and this process (S1500) ends.

  In the subsequent message creation process (S1600), as understood from the flowchart of FIG. 20, first, by operating (pressing) the message creation switch 80, it is confirmed whether the switch 80 is turned on (S1601). If the switch 80 is not operated (while it is in the OFF state), the message creation process (S1600) ends. When the message creation switch 80 is operated (ON state), it is confirmed whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S1602). When the probability change flag is ON, the address 1A is set (S1603). If the probability change flag is not ON, it is confirmed whether or not the special operation status is 4 (S1604). If the special operation status is 4, the address 2A is set (S1605). If the special operation status is not 4, the address 3A is set (S1606), and the message creation process (S1600) ends.

  Address 1A is “Changing. ] Is output to the message control circuit 100 from the RAM of the main control circuit. Address 2A is “Big hit. Is output from the RAM of the main control circuit to the message control circuit. Address 3A is “Normally playing. ] Is output to the message control circuit 100 from the RAM of the main control circuit.

  In other processing (S1700), processing necessary for other games is properly performed. As described above, the interrupt process (S10) is completed through the disclosed processes.

  The RAM of the main control circuit 121 can be shown as a conceptual diagram of FIG. 21, for example. In the address 1A of the address area Ra, message information corresponding to the address is stored in the message data area Rd. Therefore, when the address 1A is set by a command from the CPU of the main control circuit 121, the RAM is configured to output message information corresponding to the address 1A. Hereinafter, when the address 2A is set, message information ("Large hit" is output), and when the address 3A is set, message information ("Normal game is in progress") is output. As described above, the game information corresponding to the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 classified by the message creation process (S1600) specifies an address from the message information stored in advance in the message data area Rd. Is selected. Originally, message information is stored in the RAM as command data consisting of bit data. Here, for the convenience of explanation, it is described as a character. In this embodiment, the message information is stored in the RAM. However, the message information may be stored in storage means such as a ROM.

  When a message information request signal is output from the main control circuit 121 to the message control circuit 100 due to the operation of the message creation switch 80, the message information (command data) in FIG. 100 is output. In the received message control circuit 100, the data specified by the message information and the data processing format of the model of the mobile terminal (mobile phone 85) currently connected to the connection terminal 81 are compared as necessary. Therefore, in correspondence with the message information of the command data transmitted from the main control circuit 121, the message information of the individual character information is read from the ROM of the message control circuit 100 and stored in the RAM of the circuit 100 through appropriate processing. Is done. The message information of this text information is a fixed sentence consisting of a limit word that allows the player to understand the gaming state in a straightforward manner, and as in the example, “probably changing”, “successful jackpot”, “normal game” Are stored in the ROM of the circuit 100 in advance as character information such as text data format. For this reason, the amount of data that must be stored in advance is reduced. Further, it is not necessary to generate and edit message information of character information in the message control circuit 100 according to message information of command data transmitted from the main control circuit 121, so that the calculation load of the circuit 100 is reduced. In addition to this, in addition to the display such as “Time is running short”, the number of jackpots up to now, the number of changes from the previous jackpot (number of changes in special symbols), etc. can be additionally displayed by appropriate control. .

  FIG. 22 is a display example of the display unit 86 of the mobile phone 85. When message information (message information of character information) is sent from the message control circuit 100 to the mobile phone 85 connected via the connection terminal 81, the message information is displayed in the display unit 86 in the form of incoming mail, for example. Is stored and stored in the mobile phone 85. According to the illustration, “We are in the process of changing. ] And the date and time when the message creation switch 80 is operated are also transmitted from the gaming machine 1 to the mobile phone 85 and displayed. Therefore, the player can select from a destination list such as an address book stored in the mobile phone and transmit the message information as an e-mail as it is. That is, there is almost no time for inputting characters indicating the gaming state, and operations required for the mobile terminal (mobile phone 85) are relatively easy. In addition to this, although not shown, the message information to be transmitted may include the model name of the gaming machine currently being played, the name of the game store (hall), etc. in addition to the gaming information of each gaming state described above. it can.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and a part of the configuration can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, the message creation process is executed due to the operation of the message creation switch. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which message information is transmitted every time the gaming state changes after the portable terminal is connected to the gaming machine. In addition, as a mobile terminal identification method, a number of connection terminals corresponding to each device and model are prepared, and the model is selected by connecting the mobile terminal to this connection terminal. (Because of the setting of the data format). In addition, an infrared transmission / reception terminal can be provided in the connection terminal, and data transmission can be performed using the infrared communication function of the portable terminal.

  Although the present invention has been described using the embodiments of the pachinko gaming machine, it can be applied to appropriate gaming machines such as slot machine gaming machines and arrange ball gaming machines.

It is a front view of the whole gaming machine concerning one example of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board in the same gaming machine. It is a rear view of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows simply the system control of the game machine. It is a flowchart regarding a main process. It is a flowchart regarding an interruption process. It is a flowchart regarding a start winning a prize mouth switch detection process. It is a flowchart regarding special operation processing. It is a flowchart regarding an off special symbol creation process. It is a flowchart regarding a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart regarding special symbol jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart regarding a special symbol selection process. It is a flowchart regarding special symbol variation pattern creation processing. It is a flowchart regarding a special symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart regarding special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart regarding a special symbol confirmation process. It is a 1st flowchart regarding a special electric accessory processing. It is a 2nd flowchart regarding a special electric accessory process. It is a flowchart regarding a reservation ball number process. It is a flowchart regarding a message creation process. It is a conceptual diagram in RAM of a main control circuit. It is a display example of message information on a mobile phone.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 6 Game area 10 Start winning opening 11a, 11b Movable member 15 Large winning device 43 Image display device 50 Image display part 80 Message preparation switch 81 Connection terminal 85 Cellular phone (portable terminal)
86 Mobile phone display 100 Message control circuit 121 Main control circuit

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine comprising control means for controlling a gaming machine and storage means capable of storing a predetermined gaming state,
Connection means connectable to a portable terminal, the storage means stores message information related to a game corresponding to the message transmission function of the portable terminal, and is connected to the connection means based on the control means A gaming machine that outputs the message information to a portable terminal.   Input means enabling input of a message information request signal to the control means, the control means corresponding to the current gaming state due to the input of the message information request signal from the input means 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the output of the storage means is controlled so that game information is selected from the message information and output.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the control means includes a message output process for outputting the message information.   The game information according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the message information related to the game is a standardized culture representing a game state, and the fixed sentence is stored in the storage means. Machine.

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