JP2008080014A - Game machine and game history-checking system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a history-checking system in which a user can carry out an operation for obtaining history information easily without a special intention and the history of games the user played in the past can be recorded and displayed reliably. <P>SOLUTION: This history-checking system of a game machine has a game progress control means which controls the progress of a game and a terminal-holding means having an information output section which outputs the result of a game controlled by the game progress control means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of transmitting game information to a mobile communication terminal such as a mobile phone, and a game history confirmation system using the gaming machine.

  Conventionally, some gaming machines such as pachislot machines and pachinko machines can display various information related to the game, and history information such as the number of big hits and the number of rotations performed in the gaming machine is installed above the gaming machine. Displayed on a display or a liquid crystal display device for displaying a game effect image.

  For example, the following is disclosed in relation to a technique for acquiring such history information via a communication terminal or the like.

  Patent Document 1 discloses conversion means for converting information relating to a game into a barcode that can be analyzed by an external portable transmission / reception device, display means for displaying the barcode converted by the conversion means, and the read There is disclosed a gaming machine provided with an analyzing means for analyzing a bar code and converting it into information relating to a game.

Patent Document 2 describes a system in which a two-dimensional code is generated from a held game history by a game start operation and a game end operation, and a game history is acquired from a captured image of the two-dimensional code. Yes.
JP 2006-42889 A JP 2006-61305 A

  However, the history information displayed on the conventional gaming machine is the total history of the gaming machine, and does not display the history of games that the player has played in the past, but the player himself takes notes of the history, etc. It is necessary to record personal history each time.

  Further, in the ones described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, the bar code displayed on the gaming machine must be read by operating the mobile phone during the game, and the operation is complicated, so There was a drawback that would prevent.

  In particular, in the system described in Patent Document 2, a game start operation and a game end operation are required by the player, and these operations may be forgotten, so that the player's history information can be easily acquired. The machine was long-awaited.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a gaming machine that allows a player to easily perform history information acquisition operations without being particularly conscious of the player, and also provides a game machine that the player has played in the past. An object of the present invention is to provide a game history confirmation system capable of recording and displaying a history with certainty.

(1) The gaming machine of the present invention that solves the above problems is a mobile communication device comprising a game progress control means for controlling the progress of a game and an information output section for outputting the results of the game controlled by the game progress control means. Terminal holding means for holding the terminal.
(2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the present invention further includes terminal detection means for detecting the mobile communication terminal held by the terminal holding means, and the terminal detection means detects the mobile communication terminal. In addition, the game result information is also output.
(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), whether or not the game progress control means executes a special game advantageous to the player when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Lottery means for lottery, variable display game execution means for executing variable display game with a unit game from the variable display of the identification information to the stop display based on the lottery result by the lottery means, and the variable display game And an information output control means for outputting the game result information from the information output unit each time.
(4) In the gaming machine according to (2) or (3), the present invention provides a player detecting means for detecting a player existing in a predetermined area, the player detecting means does not detect a player, and It is also characterized by further comprising notification means for performing predetermined notification when the terminal detection means detects the mobile communication terminal.
(5) The game history confirmation system according to the present invention includes the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) and a mobile communication terminal held by the terminal holding means, and the mobile communication terminal The information receiving means for receiving the game result information output from the information output unit of the terminal holding means, the storage means for storing the received game result information, and the game from the game result information stored in the storage means The game history editing means for editing the history, and the game history display means for displaying the game history edited by the game history editing means in a predetermined display mode are provided.

  According to the present invention, since the information holding unit for outputting the game result is provided in the terminal holding means, the game result can be reliably transmitted to the mobile communication terminal such as a mobile phone held in the terminal holding means. In addition, the player can receive the game result with his / her own mobile phone and can check the game history very easily.

  A gaming machine in a game history confirmation system according to an embodiment of the present invention has a mobile communication terminal provided with a game progress control means for controlling the progress of a game and an information output unit for outputting the result of the game. Terminal holding means.

  The gaming machine may be a pachinko machine or a pachislot machine equipped with a liquid crystal display device such as a liquid crystal panel used when performing a variable display game, which will be described later, and other general-purpose game machines. Is configured to provide a game history confirmation system for providing the player with the game.

  Thereby, the player can transmit the game result directly and reliably to the mobile communication terminal (mobile phone) only by holding the mobile communication terminal such as a mobile phone in the terminal holding means. The person can check the game history at any time very easily by receiving the game result with his / her mobile phone or the like.

  The function of the game progress control means is performed by a control unit such as a main control circuit for controlling a gaming machine by executing a pachinko game or the like. The game progress control means includes, for example, lottery means for lottery for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and fluctuation of identification information based on the lottery result. Variable display game execution means for executing a variable display game with a unit game from display to stop display, and information output control means for outputting game result information from the information output unit each time the variable display game is executed Composed.

  The information output unit is a device that outputs the result of the game controlled by the game progress control unit in a close or direct manner via a terminal unit provided on the wireless communication unit or the mobile phone. It is desirable to use wireless communication means for such an information output unit. As the wireless communication means, an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) or the like that identifies and manages humans and things with a small wireless chip is applied. Can do. This RFID has a function of storing data in a tag with a size of several centimeters and communicating with a reader by radio waves or electromagnetic waves, and is semi-permanent without a battery by a non-contact power transmission technology from the antenna side. Available tags can also be used. The communication distance is preferably about several mm. Furthermore, as a wireless communication technology that connects the mobile terminal and the information output unit, Bluetooth (Bluetooth) for mobile information devices proposed by Nokia, etc., and Home RF (HomeRF) that is expected to be used at home, etc. Short-range wireless communication technology can also be applied.

  A mobile communication terminal is a portable telephone using wireless communication, and a general mobile phone, PHS, or the like in which a telephone is wirelessly communicated with a relay point with a wired network called a base station is applied.

  The terminal holding means is provided at a position where the player can reach, such as the front position of the gaming machine, and a holder unit for stably holding the mobile communication terminal and a mobile communication terminal held by the holder unit. And an information output unit for transmitting game history information stored in the control unit (main control circuit) of the gaming machine.

  The gaming machine of this embodiment includes terminal detection means for detecting the mobile communication terminal held by the terminal holding means, and outputs the game result information when the terminal detection means detects the mobile communication terminal. You can also Thus, game result information can be output to the mobile communication terminal at an appropriate timing at any time, and the information can be appropriately managed and used without the player being particularly conscious.

  The terminal detection means can be a mechanical contact type or a non-contact type sensor using an optical element arranged in a holder part in which the mobile communication terminal of the terminal holding means is accommodated, and is loaded into the holder part by the player The mobile communication terminal has a function of checking for the presence of the mobile communication terminal and transmitting it to the main control circuit of the gaming machine.

  In addition, the game progress control means of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a lottery means for lottering whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a lottery by the lottery means. Based on the result, variable display game execution means for executing a variable display game with a unit game from the variable display to the stop display of the identification information, and the game result information from the information output unit each time the variable display game is executed Since the information output control means for outputting is configured, the game result information of the gaming machine can be aggregated for each player and presented to the player in an accurate display form, and these games are more interesting. Can be.

  The information output control means is also a device in which the function is assigned to the main control circuit of the gaming machine, and is configured to output the game result information from the information output unit each time a variable display game is executed. ing.

  The gaming machine of the present embodiment includes a player detection unit that detects a player existing in a predetermined area, the player detection unit does not detect a player, and the terminal detection unit detects the mobile communication terminal. In this case, it is possible to further include notification means for performing predetermined notification.

  As a result, when a player leaves his / her mobile phone (mobile communication terminal) in the terminal holding means and stands up, this can be alerted to prevent the mobile phone from being left behind, The convenience can be further improved.

  A game history confirmation system applied to the gaming machine of the present embodiment includes the gaming machine and a mobile communication terminal held by the terminal holding unit, and the mobile communication terminal Information receiving means for receiving the game result information output from the information output unit, storage means for storing the received game result information, and game history editing means for editing the game result information from the game result information stored in the storage means And a game history display means for displaying the game history edited by the game history editing means in a predetermined display mode. As a result, it is possible to easily perform history information acquisition operations without the player being particularly conscious, and to ensure that the history of games played by the player in the past is captured in the mobile communication terminal owned by the player. Records can be managed.

  The mobile communication terminal is a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone or a PHS, and includes information receiving means, storage means, game history editing means, and game history display means provided in a control unit of the communication terminal, and a gaming machine Therefore, game information related to a game corresponding to the mobile communication terminal can be acquired.

  In this system, the information receiving means receives game result information output from the information output unit of the terminal holding means provided in the gaming machine via a communication function such as RFID or Bluetooth.

  The storage means is a memory unit for storing the game result information received by the information receiving means, and for example, player data is indexed and stored for each of a plurality of different gaming machines.

  The game history editing means edits the game history from the game result information stored in the storage means by counting or sorting based on the time at that time or different data for each gaming machine. Realized by application.

  The game history display means can display the game history edited by the game history editing means in a predetermined display form such as a graph or animation so that the game state can be impressed by the player. .

Next, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described more specifically based on the drawings. In the embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention. However, the embodiment can be similarly applied to a pachislot machine. .
[Composition of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko machine to which the game history confirmation system of this embodiment is applied, FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko machine, and FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of terminal holding means in the pachinko machine. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the game history confirmation system.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a gaming machine (pachinko machine) 10 includes a gaming machine main body 12 that can accommodate various components including a gaming board 14 and a liquid crystal display device 32 therein, and the gaming machine main body. 12, a speaker 46R, 46R is disposed at the top, and a transparent glass plate 19 for protecting the game area 15 formed on the game board 14 is provided at the center. The door 11 is comprised.

  Further, on the front surface of the housing, there is an upper plate 20 for storing game balls supplied from a card unit 150 called a sand device and prize balls that are paid out by winning the game balls, and communicates with the upper plate 20. In addition, a lower tray 22 that can receive a game ball that exceeds the allowable amount of the upper tray 20 is provided. A launch handle 26 for launching a game ball onto the game board 14 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 22.

  The gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a control board for controlling the pachinko machine 10, and a main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 5) functioning as a game progress control means is provided on the control board.

  In addition, an information output unit 27a (FIG. 3) for outputting the result of the game controlled by the game progress control means is provided on the front side surface of the gaming machine main body 12 at a position opposite to the launch handle 26, and a moving body A holder portion 27 serving as a terminal holding unit for holding the mobile phone 2 as a communication terminal is provided.

  The holder portion 27 in which the mobile phone 2 is accommodated is attached to the lower left part in front of the gaming machine main body 12 in a pocket shape. As shown in FIG. 3, an information output unit 27a for transmitting game result information acquired by the gaming machine 10 via a communication function such as RFID or Bluetooth is provided on the inner bottom portion of the holder unit 27 as a mobile phone. 2 is provided in the vicinity of the information receiving means 2a provided in FIG. The information output unit 27a is controlled via the information output control unit 27b connected to the main control circuit 60 of the gaming machine 10 (see FIGS. 4 and 5).

  In addition, a mobile phone detection sensor (terminal detection means) (not shown) for detecting the mobile phone 2 held in the holder portion 27 can be provided, whereby the main control circuit 60 of the gaming machine 10 is provided in the holder portion 27. When it is detected that the mobile phone 2 is held, game result information relating to the gaming machine 10 can be output to the information receiving means 2a of the mobile phone 2.

  Furthermore, when the mobile phone 2 is detected by an infrared sensor serving as a player detection means for detecting a player existing in a predetermined area in front of the gaming machine body 12 and the mobile phone detection sensor provided in the holder portion 27, the mobile phone 2 is predetermined. The gaming machine 10 can be provided with a notification means for performing notification with a buzzer warning sound or the like. In this way, when this player detection means does not detect a player and the mobile phone detection sensor detects the presence of the mobile phone 2, a predetermined notification can be given to the surroundings, thereby preventing the mobile phone 2 from being left behind. be able to.

  As shown in the block diagram of the game history confirmation system in FIG. 4, the mobile phone 2 includes information receiving means 2 a for receiving a data signal from the information output unit 27 a that outputs game result information of the gaming machine 10, and Storage means 2b for storing game result information data and the like for each gaming machine 10, game history editing means 2c including an application for totalizing and editing game history data, and the edited game history in a graph or The game history display means 2d for displaying in a display mode such as animation and the communication means 2e for communicating with another mobile phone are provided. In this way, the mobile phone 2 can accurately acquire game information related to a game associated with the mobile phone from the gaming machine 10.

  16 and 17 show graphs as examples of the game history (game result information) edited by the game history editing means 2c, and such graph data is the liquid crystal that is the game history display means 2d of the mobile phone 2. It is displayed on the panel.

  FIG. 16 is a game transition game graph of the gaming machine, which is activated when the player places his / her own mobile phone 2 on the holder 27 of the gaming machine 10. As a result, the player can enjoy the game while confirming the transition of the ball of the gaming machine in a graphical manner as appropriate, and the interest of the game is enhanced.

  FIG. 17 shows the number of times of jackpot start that indicates the number of variable display games that are performed between a special game (hereinafter referred to as “jackpot game”), which is the most advantageous game for the player, and the next jackpot game. History data is displayed. Here, the game machine 10 according to the present embodiment is designed so that it is possible to easily confirm the contents such as a later-described 15R probability variation jackpot, 2R probability variation jackpot, 15R probability variation jackpot, and the like. The willingness to play has been further enhanced.

  1 and 2, the gaming board 14 arranged on the front surface of the gaming machine 10 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having a light transmitting property) having a light transmitting property. Examples of the translucent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 that displays an effect image related to the game is provided behind the game board 14 with a spacer (not shown) interposed therebetween. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area that enables display of an image relating to a game.

  Further, by providing display means such as a liquid crystal display device 32 behind the transmissive area in the game board 14, for example, the area for providing game members such as a game nail planting area, an accessory, and a decorative member can be enlarged and laid out. The degree of freedom can be further increased.

  As shown in FIG. 2, an electrical decoration unit 53 is provided at an upper position of the game board 14, and a special symbol display 33 accommodated in a display case provided in the electrical decoration unit 53 has 7 segments. It consists of LEDs. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 7-segment LED, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols.

  The gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 can be broadly divided into a general gaming state (a game ball is consumed while performing a lottery lottery, a so-called disadvantageous state for a player) and a jackpot gaming state (a large number of gaming balls for a player in a short time) It is divided into so-called advantageous states for players. Furthermore, according to a specific numerical symbol that is drawn in the special symbol control process to be described later and displayed in a variable stop state, three types of jackpot gaming states of 15R probability variation jackpot gaming state, 2R probability variation jackpot gaming state, or 15R normal jackpot gaming state are displayed. decide. And after each jackpot game state is complete | finished, the said general game state also transfers to the general game state of a state different from probability change mode or time-shortening mode.

  In other words, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol of “7”) is stopped and displayed as the special symbol, a round game described below advantageous to the player is continued up to 15 times from the general gaming state. It shifts to the 15R probability variation big hit gaming state to be performed. In addition, when a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol of “3”) is stopped and displayed, the game state is changed from a general gaming state to a 2R probability variable big hit gaming state in which a round game advantageous to the player is continued twice at the maximum. Transition. Then, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the mode shifts to a probability change mode, which is a general gaming state in which the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state is higher than usual. When a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol of “5”) is stopped and displayed, a transition is made from the general gaming state to a 15R normal jackpot gaming state in which a round game advantageous to the player is continuously performed up to 15 times. . Then, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the mode shifts to the time saving mode which is the general gaming state. At this time, when the special symbol variation count (for example, 100 times) is consumed, the short time mode shifts to the normal mode (the most basic general game state in the gaming machine 10) which is the general game state.

  On the other hand, as a special symbol, if a numeric symbol other than a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol other than “3”, “5”, or “7”) is stopped and displayed, the general gaming state basically shifts. do not do. However, the details will be described in the special symbol control process described later. When the general gaming state is the short-time mode, the general gaming state is determined when the number of variations of the special symbol has reached a predetermined variation number (for example, 100 times). Is switched from the short-time mode to the normal mode. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained depending on the result is called a “special symbol game”.

  The description of the overview of the pachinko machine 10 using FIGS. 1 and 2 will be continued. The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the gaming machine main body 12, and a firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. It is fired sequentially on the board 14 and the game proceeds.

  In addition, in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33 described above is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33 provided on the game board, in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32, a decorative symbol composed of numbers, symbols, etc. in a single symbol row (for production) (For example, numbers from “0” to “9”) are variably displayed. In addition, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 is stopped and displayed, and the decorative symbol for effect is also stopped and displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In addition, when a special numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display device 33, a combination of effect decorative symbols displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display mode. (For example, the display is stopped in a state where any one of “1” to “9” is complete).

  As a combination of the decorative symbols for performance, when a specific “odd” number symbols are stopped and displayed (for example, “111” to “999” number symbols), the game is played from the general gaming state. The game proceeds to a 15R probable big hit game state in which a round game advantageous to the user is continuously performed up to 15 times. In this case, the specific symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33 is “7”. In addition, when a specific numerical symbol is stopped and displayed with a serial number (for example, a numerical symbol of “1”, “2”, “3”), a round game advantageous to the player is continued at most twice from the general gaming state. The 2R probability variation jackpot gaming state is performed. In this case, the specific symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33 is “3”. In addition, when the display is stopped with all the specific “even” number symbols in place (for example, “222” to “888” number symbols), the round game that is advantageous to the player from the general gaming state is maximized. Transition to the 15R normal jackpot gaming state, which is continuously performed 15 times. In this case, the specific symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33 is “5”. In this way, the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the specific symbols that are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 is stopped and displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  As described above, when the combination of the decorative patterns for presentation displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 is in a specific display mode, the character image such as “big hit!” Is further pleased. The character image is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In the game according to the present invention, when a game ball enters the start opening 25, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to a game advantageous to the player, and the special symbol display 33 displays the identification symbol. This is a game in which a variable display is performed, and a decorative display variable display as an effect on the liquid crystal display device 32 and an accompanying effect display are performed. In the present embodiment, both the special symbol and the decorative symbol function as identification information, and the special symbol game in which a unit game is performed from the change display to the stop display of the special symbol, and the decoration performed in synchronization with the special symbol. A game in which the unit game is from variable display to stop display is collectively referred to as a “variable display game”.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 14 includes two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), obstacles 55 and 57, a passage gate 54, a starting port 25, a big winning port 39, and a general winning port 56a. 56d is provided.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b that is disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14, moves to the upper part of the game board 14, passes through the illumination unit 53, and is omitted in FIG. Due to the collision with a large number of game nails planted on the area 15 and the obstacles 55, 57, etc., the game nail flows down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction.

  When a game ball wins at the start opening 25, the special symbol display 33 starts displaying the variation of the special symbol. Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation based on the game ball winning at the start opening 25 is stopped until the special symbol being displayed is stopped. Display execution (start) is put on hold. Thereafter, after the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable symbol of the reserved special symbol is displayed. That is, the special symbol hold lamp provided in the illumination unit 53 is turned on sequentially from the left in accordance with the number of executions of the variable display of the special symbol held, and the special symbol change display is temporarily stopped. When the next variable display of the reserved special symbol is started, the corresponding special symbol holding lamp is turned off. An upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times (number).

  Also, in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32, when a game ball wins the start opening 25 described above, the variation display of the decorative design for the effect is started at the start of the variation display of the special symbol. The Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variation display regarding the special symbol, the effect based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening 25 until the identification information for the effect during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) of the variable display of decorative symbols for use is suspended. Thereafter, when the decorative design for effect that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol for effect that has been put on hold is started.

  In the present embodiment, the winning of a game ball at the start opening 25 is set as a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition or a predetermined decorative symbol variable display start condition. Alternatively, another embodiment may be used.

  A passing gate 54 is provided on the left side of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passing gate 54 is provided with a passing ball sensor 114 (see FIG. 5) described later. The passing ball sensor 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 54. When the passing ball sensor 114 detects the passing of the game ball, the normal symbol display is provided on the normal symbol display 35 provided in the illumination unit 53, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol is displayed. The fluctuation display of stops. As described above, this normal symbol is a symbol such as “◯” or “×”.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 23 provided on both the left and right sides of the start port 25 are changed from the closed state to the open state, It becomes easy for a game ball to enter the start opening 25. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 23 is opened, the blade member 23 is closed to make it difficult for a game ball to enter the start port 25. As described above, a game in which the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member 23 differs depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  As with the special symbol variation display, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 54 during the normal symbol variation display, until the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed, Execution (start) of normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball is suspended. That is, the normal symbol hold lamp provided in the illumination unit 53 is lit in order from the left in correspondence with the number of executions of the variable display of the held normal symbol, and when the change is stopped and displayed, The change display of the normal symbol that has been held is started, and the corresponding normal symbol hold lamp is turned off. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times that the execution of the variable symbol display is suspended. For example, the upper limit is four times (pieces).

  The big prize opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front side). As for the shutter 40, a specific numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, and the gaming state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state (that is, the 15R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit and 15R normal big hit state). If it is, it is driven so as to be in an open state where it is easy to accept the game ball. As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state where it is easy to accept a game ball.

  On the other hand, a special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 5) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 5). There are general areas (not shown) having a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls, or the shutter 40 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Driven. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball.

  A game from an open state in which the big prize opening 39 is in a state in which it is easy to accept game balls to a closed state in which the big prize opening 39 is in a state in which it is difficult to accept game balls is called a round game. Therefore, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. Since the round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round, “2” round, etc., the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is driven to the open state again on condition that the game ball received in the big prize opening 39 in the open state has passed through the V / count sensor 102. . In other words, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed the V · count sensor 102. Note that the game from the first round game to the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is referred to as a jackpot gaming state. That is, the jackpot gaming state is a gaming state advantageous for the player.

  Further, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the start opening 25, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, and the large winning opening 39, the number of games set in advance according to the type of each winning opening. The balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

  Here, as an example of the winning combination, the winning combination 39 is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any number of two or more winning combinations are provided on the game board. Also good.

  Further, during execution of the jackpot gaming state, the number of rounds (maximum continuation round number) from the first round number to the last round game when the round game is most continued is 15 rounds or 2 rounds. Note that the maximum number of consecutive rounds during execution of the jackpot gaming state is not limited. For example, the maximum number of consecutive rounds is selected from “1” round to “15” round by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 5)). Any number of rounds may be used.

In addition, although the liquid crystal display device 32 which consists of a liquid crystal display panel was employ | adopted as the part which displays an image, it is not restricted to this, For example, the cathode-ray tube containing CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), dot LED, etc. , Segment LED, EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma or the like. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 32 is shown in the case where it is provided in the approximate center of the front of the game board 14 in the pachinko machine 10 that is a game machine. A device 32 may be provided. In addition to the liquid crystal display device 32, the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the liquid crystal display device 32 is configured to variably display the special symbol and the normal symbol. May be. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 as the fluctuation display means is not limited to this, and may be in another form. For example, a drum, a belt, a leaf, or the like may be adopted as the fluctuation display means.
[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  The control circuit of the pachinko machine 10 in the present embodiment mainly includes a main control circuit 60 as game progress control means and a sub control circuit 200 as effect control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the game, and the sub-control circuit 200 controls the production according to the progress of the game (for example, image display control, sound output control, decoration lamp control, etc.). It is.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68.

  That is, the main control circuit 60 functions as a game progress control means for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine 10 via the main CPU 66. In this way, the main control circuit 60 draws lottery means for lottering whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the variation display of the identification information based on the lottery result by the lottery means Functions as variable display game execution means for executing a variable display game with a unit game from stop to stop display, an information output control unit 27b for outputting game result information from the information output unit 27a each time the variable display game is executed It has.

  The main CPU 66 also includes, for example, a jackpot game executing means, an output control means for controlling an information output section 27a for outputting a game result controlled by the game progress control means, and a mobile phone held in the holder section 27. Mobile phone detection sensor (terminal detection means) for detecting 2, player detection means for detecting a player existing in a predetermined area, and predetermined notification when the terminal detection means detects the mobile phone 2 It functions as various control means to be described later, such as controlling the notification means for each.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 6) referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery. The various tables are stored.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process to be described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to transmission means for transmitting various commands to the sub control circuit 200 (various means included in the sub control circuit 200).

  Also, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the passage A ball sensor 114, a start winning ball sensor 116, a normal electric accessory solenoid 118, a big prize opening solenoid 120, a seesaw solenoid 122, and a backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  The V / count sensor 102 is provided in a specific area in the special winning opening 39. The V / count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening 39.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d, respectively. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins each of the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The passing ball sensor 114 is provided in the passing gate 54. The passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the passing gate 54.

  A start winning ball sensor 116 for detecting a game ball is provided at the start port 25. The start winning ball sensor 116 detects that a game ball has won the start opening 25 and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 23 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 23 open or closed in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 2 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

  The seesaw solenoid 122 has a plate shape and is connected to a seesaw (not shown) provided in the shutter 40. The seesaw solenoid 122 is displaced in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to tilt the seesaw. change. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. Connected to the payout / firing control circuit 126 are a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130.

  In addition, the launching device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. The game board 14 is sequentially fired by the solenoid.

  Further, a lamp control circuit 76 is connected to the main control circuit 60. The lamp control circuit 76 is in accordance with an instruction from the main CPU 66, and a special symbol holding lamp, a normal symbol holding lamp, a special symbol display 33, a normal symbol display 33, The symbol display 35 (display lamp) and the like are controlled.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46 serving as notification means, control of the decoration lamp 133, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Do.

  The main control circuit 60 is configured to supply a command to the sub control circuit 200 and not to supply a signal from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. There is no problem even if the signal is transmitted from the main control circuit 60 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 is a variable display control means, a sub CPU 206 as a sound generation control means, a program ROM 208 as a storage means, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a notification means. The voice control circuit 230 controls the sound generated from the speaker 46, and the lamp control circuit 240 controls the lamp 133 such as a decorative lamp. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, as will be described later. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 is associated with a plurality of types of effect image data associated with the image display of the liquid crystal display device 32 executed by the sub CPU 206 in connection with the variable display of the special symbol of the pachinko machine 10, and a round game during the jackpot game. A plurality of types of effect image data to be executed are stored, and in addition, various tables such as a reach time table that defines a display period of reach effects are also stored.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables are positioned such as a timer variable for controlling the reach effect time, an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern, and the like.

  The display control circuit 250 is executed in association with a plurality of types of effect patterns that are supplied from the sub CPU 206 and accompanied by the progress of effect display that is executed in relation to the variable display of special symbols, and in the round game during the jackpot game. Control is performed to cause the liquid crystal display device 32 to display images of effect image data such as a plurality of types of effect patterns.

  The sound control circuit 230 generates sound from the speaker 46 in response to a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206, and can function the speaker 46 as a notification unit.

  The lamp control circuit 240 performs light emission control of the decorative lamp 133 in accordance with a program stored in the program ROM 208 supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  In the present embodiment, in the control circuit of the pachinko machine 10, the main control circuit 60 functioning as game progress control means and the sub control circuit 200 as effect control means are configured separately. The circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200 may be configured on the same substrate.

The main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the computer is equipped with control means. As long as the storage medium is readable by the above, another mode may be used. For example, a program, a table, or the like may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60 and the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200. . Although the main RAM 70 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 66 and the work RAM 210 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.
[Game machine operation]
The game state according to the present embodiment is roughly divided into a general game state (a game ball is consumed while performing a lottery lottery, a so-called disadvantageous state for the player) and a jackpot game state (a large amount of game balls can be acquired in a short time for the player). Can be expected, a so-called advantageous state for the player). Further, even in the general game state, three game states are provided: a normal mode, a probability change mode, and a time reduction mode. Below, the process performed with the pachinko machine 10 is shown in FIGS.
[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 7, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 9, a special symbol control process related to the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 and the special symbol display 33, and the decorative symbol is executed (step S12). . Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 11, the normal symbol control process relating to the progress of the normal symbol game and the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 35 is executed (step S13). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 14, the game result information is output as an information output in which a mobile phone is arranged each time a variable display game with a unit game from a change display of identification information to a stop display is executed. A game data output process for causing the mobile phone to output the data from the unit via the information output control means is executed (step S14).

As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the processes in step S12, step S13, and step S14 are repeatedly executed in a predetermined time cycle.
[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 8, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process for updating each lottery value such as a jackpot lottery random value (step S21). Then, the main CPU 66 executes an input detection process for detecting a winning of a game ball to the start opening 25 or the like (step S22). In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out the game balls (winning the game balls) on the condition that the game balls have won the various winning ports. A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big prize opening timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs, and the like. The timer update process is executed (step S23). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S24). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S25.

  In step S25, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demo display command, a derived symbol designation command indicating the type of special symbol that is derived and displayed, and the like. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S26.

In step S26, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Specifically, the main CPU 66 supplies to the payout / launch control circuit 126 a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.
[Special symbol control processing]
The special symbol control process executed in step S12 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in the process of step S31, the main CPU 66 loads a special symbol control flag. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the special symbol control flag and moves the process to step S32.

  In step S32, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (00). If the special symbol control flag is not (00), the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S34. If the special symbol control flag is (00), the process proceeds to step S33 to perform a special symbol storage check process (see FIG. 10). In this special symbol memory check process, the details will be described later, but the number of special symbols held is checked, and if there is a reserve, lottery of “big hit”, special symbol variation start, special symbol variation timer is set, etc. Then, (01) which is the processing request for the next step is set in the special symbol control flag, and the processing is terminated.

  In step S34, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (01). If the special symbol control flag is not (01), the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S40. When the special symbol control flag is (01), special symbol variation time monitoring processing is performed. That is, in step S35, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation timer is timed up (that is, "0"). If the time is not up, the process is terminated. If the time is up, the main CPU 66 performs a special symbol stop process in step S36 and updates the special symbol holding number stored in the main RAM 70 so as to decrease by "1". Further, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the gaming state flag is in the time reduction mode. If the game time flag is in the time reduction mode, the main CPU 66 renews and stores the time reduction count stored in the main RAM 70 so that the time reduction count is “1”. When it becomes 0 "(that is, the end of the time reduction mode), the gaming state flag is set to the normal mode, and the time reduction mode is ended. Further, in a game data output process (see FIG. 14), which will be described later, a game data output request that triggers the output of game data to the mobile phone 2 is set and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  Next, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol is a big hit in step S37. If not, the main CPU 66 clears the special symbol control flag in step S39 (that is, the value (00) for requesting the special symbol storage check process). Set) to finish the process. If the special symbol is a big hit, a special winning opening release waiting process in step S38 is performed. In the special winning opening release waiting process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (02) indicating waiting for the special winning opening to the special symbol control flag, and sets a waiting time (for example, 1 second) in the special winning opening release waiting timer. End the process.

  In step S40, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (02). If the special symbol control flag is not (02), the process proceeds to step S43. When the special symbol control flag is (02), a special winning opening release process is performed. In the special prize opening process, first, the main CPU 66 determines in step S41 whether the special prize opening waiting timer is timed up (that is, “0”). If the time is not up, the process is terminated. If the time is up, a special winning opening opening process is performed in step S42. In this special winning opening opening process, the main CPU 66 first sets the opening of the special winning opening (stores the opening instruction of the special winning opening solenoid 120 by the shutter 40 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70), and then the big win. Depending on the type, the opening time of the big prize opening is set in the big prize opening timer (for example, 30 seconds if the jackpot is 15R probability variation jackpot or 15R normal jackpot, or 1 second if 2R probability variation jackpot). Then, the special symbol control flag is set to a value (03) indicating the special winning opening release monitoring process, and the process ends.

  In step S43, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (03). If the special symbol control flag is not (03), the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S50. When the special symbol control flag is (03), a special winning opening opening monitoring process is performed. In the big prize opening monitoring process, first, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the big prize opening timer has timed out (that is, "0") in step S44, or whether a predetermined number of game balls have won the big prize opening. Determine whether. Then, the time of the grand prize opening timer expires, and at the same time, if the prescribed number of game balls have not won the big prize opening, the process is terminated. Then, the process proceeds to step S45 when the winning opening timer expires or when a prescribed number of game balls satisfy the winning condition.

  In step S45, the main CPU 66 executes a special winning opening closing process (stores a closing instruction of the special winning opening solenoid 120 by the shutter 40 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70), and moves the process to step S46.

  In step S46, the main CPU 66 counts the number of times that the special winning opening is opened (the so-called number of rounds), and whether or not the specified number of times (15 times for the 15R normal jackpot or 15R probability variation jackpot, 2 times for the 2R probability variation jackpot) has been reached. In step S49, the special symbol control flag is set to a value (04) for requesting the jackpot end process, and the process ends. On the other hand, if the number of times of opening of the big winning opening has not reached the prescribed number, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the game ball that won the big winning opening has passed a predetermined specific area in step S47. If the game ball that has won the winning opening does not pass through the predetermined specific area (when the V / count sensor 102 does not detect the passing of the game ball), the special symbol control flag is subjected to jackpot end processing in step S49. The requested value (04) is set and the process is terminated. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S48 when the game ball that has won the special winning opening passes a predetermined specific area (that is, the V / count sensor 102 detects the passage of the game ball).

  In step S48, the main CPU 66 performs a special winning opening opening waiting process. In the special winning opening release waiting process, the special symbol control flag is again set to the value (02) for requesting the opening of the special winning opening, and the waiting time (for example, 1 second) is set in the special winning opening release waiting timer. finish.

In step S50, the main CPU 66 performs jackpot end processing. In the jackpot end processing, when the jackpot symbol is 15R probability variation jackpot or 2R probability variation jackpot, the general gaming state is set to the probability variation mode, and when the jackpot symbol is 15R regular jackpot, the general gaming state is set to the time reduction mode, and further in the time reduction mode. The upper limit (for example, 100 times) of the variation number of the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Finally, the main CPU 66 clears the special symbol control flag (that is, sets a value (00) for requesting the special symbol storage check process), and ends the special symbol control process.
[Special symbol memory check processing]
The special symbol memory check process executed in step S33 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S61, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of special symbol reservations is “0”. If the number of special symbol reservations is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S62 to perform special processing. If the reserved number of symbols is not “0” (that is, if there is a special symbol variation), the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S62, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores data for supplying a demo display command to the sub-control circuit 200 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demo display. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the customer waiting state (predetermined waiting state) has been reached. When this process ends, the special symbol storage check process ends.

  In step S63, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) for requesting special symbol variation time management to the special symbol control flag, and moves the process to step S64.

  In step S64, a jackpot lottery process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the general game state flag, and selects one jackpot lottery table from a plurality of jackpot lottery tables (see FIG. 6) having different jackpot value based on the read general game state. Then, with reference to the jackpot lottery random number value extracted when the game ball wins the starting opening 25 and the selected jackpot lottery table, the jackpot is lottery (15R probability variable jackpot, 2R probability variable jackpot, 15R normal jackpot or “ "Determine one of" out of the box "). Here, as shown in the jackpot lottery table of FIG. 6, in the jackpot lottery table in the normal mode or the short time mode and the jackpot lottery table in the probability variation mode, the jackpot lottery value is 7/400 (15R normal in the normal mode and the short mode). It is set to jackpot, 15R probability variation jackpot and 2R probability variation jackpot all jackpot lottery value), but in probability variation mode 70/400 (15R regular jackpot, 15R probability variation jackpot and 2R probability variation jackpot all jackpot lottery value) Total). That is, by selecting the jackpot lottery table based on the gaming state flag, the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state will be different. Thus, when the gaming state flag is in the probability variation mode, the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state is improved compared to the normal mode and the short-time mode, which can be said to be an advantageous state for the player. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S65.

  In step S65, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S66 if the lottery result in the jackpot lottery process in step S64 described above is a big win, and moves the process to step S67 if not the big win.

  In step S66, a specific symbol which is a jackpot symbol is determined. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a specific symbol to be displayed corresponding to the jackpot type determined in step S64. For example, for a 15R probability variable jackpot, the specific symbol is determined as “7”, for a 2R probability variable jackpot, the specific symbol is “3”, or for a 15R normal jackpot, the specific symbol is “5”. In this way, the specific symbol is determined corresponding to each jackpot. Then, the determined specific symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 33. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S68.

  In step S67, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a specific symbol (for example, a number other than “7”, “3”, “5”) corresponding to the off symbol and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, a special symbol corresponding to the deviation is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 33. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S68.

  In step S68, a gaming state determination process is performed. In this gaming state determination process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the current gaming state flag is in the probability variation mode or the short time mode, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S70 and determines that the current gaming state flag is in the normal mode. If it is determined, in step S69, the special symbol variation time (for example, 10 seconds) in the normal mode is set in the special symbol variation timer and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, the process proceeds to step S71.

  In step S70, the main CPU 66 sets a special symbol variation time in the probability variation mode or the short time mode (a time shorter than the special symbol variation time in the normal mode, for example, 5 seconds) in the special symbol variation timer. Store in the area. Then, the process proceeds to step S71.

  In step S71, the main CPU 66 stores a request for starting the variable display to the special symbol display 33 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and moves the process to step S72. By this processing, the special symbol display 33 displays the variation of the special symbol in accordance with the variation time set in the special symbol variation timer in the steps S69 and S70, and after the predetermined time has elapsed (the special symbol variation). After the timer expires, the special symbol of “big hit” or “losing” determined in the above step S66 and step S67 is stopped and displayed.

In step S <b> 72, a process of determining a decorative symbol and effect time displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 uses the data such as “big hit” or “out of place” stored in step S66 or step S67 and the special symbol variation time stored in step S69 or step S70, as shown in FIG. By the command output process of S25, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 supplies the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as a derived symbol designation command. As a result, in the sub control circuit 200, the decorative symbol is derived and displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32, and the variation time of the decorative symbol is also determined. As a result, the variation time of the special symbol derived and displayed on the special symbol display 33 and the variation time of the decorative symbol derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 are synchronized.
[Normal symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S13 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 66 loads a normal symbol control flag in step S101. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the normal symbol control flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S102.

  In step S102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check request. If the normal symbol control flag is not (00), the process proceeds to step S104. . If the normal symbol control flag is (00), the normal symbol storage check process in step 103 is performed. This normal symbol storage check process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 12, but the main CPU 66 checks the number of reserved normal symbols, and if there is a number of reserved symbols, the main CPU 66 determines whether the normal symbol is hit, starts changing the normal symbol, The normal symbol variation timer is set, etc., and (01) which is the processing request for the next step is set in the normal symbol control flag, and the processing is terminated.

  In step S104, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (01). If the normal symbol control flag is not (01), the process proceeds to step S107. If the normal symbol control flag is (01), it is determined in step S105 whether the normal symbol variation timer has timed up (that is, "0"). If the time has not expired, the process ends. . On the other hand, when the normal symbol variation timer expires, the main CPU 66 performs a normal symbol stop process in step S106. In this normal symbol stop process, the main CPU 66 sets a request to stop the fluctuation to the normal symbol display 35 and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, the normal symbol display 35 displays the determination result of “success” or “displacement” of the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol storage check process. When this process is completed, the number of normal symbol reservations stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is stored and updated so as to decrease by “1”. Then, (02) is set in the normal symbol control flag and the process is terminated.

  In step S107, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (02). If the normal symbol control flag is not (02), the process proceeds to step S111. If the normal symbol control flag is (02), the process proceeds to step S108 to determine whether or not the normal symbol is a hit. If the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to the normal electric character releasing process in step S109. On the other hand, when determining that the normal symbol is not a hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (00) for requesting the normal symbol storage check to the normal symbol control flag and ends the processing in step S110.

  In the ordinary electric accessory release process in step S109, the main CPU 66 performs an opening process of the blade member 23 of the ordinary electric accessory (stores the release of the ordinary electric accessory in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70). Furthermore, the opening time of the blade member 23 of the normal electric accessory (for example, 3 seconds when the game state is the probability change mode or the short time mode, 0.2 seconds when the normal mode is normal) according to the game state of the game table is normal. The electric accessory release timer is set, the normal symbol control flag is set to (03), and the process ends.

  In step S111, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (03). If the normal symbol control flag is not (03), the process proceeds to step S114. If the normal symbol control flag is (03), the process proceeds to step S112 to determine whether the normal electric accessory release timer has timed out (that is, "0"). Then, when the normal electric accessory release timer has not expired, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal electric accessory release timer has timed out, in the normal electric accessory closing process of step S113, the blade member 23, which is an ordinary electric accessory, is closed (normally in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70). Memorize the closing of the electric accessory). Then, (04) is set in the normal symbol control flag and the process is terminated.

In step S114, the main CPU 66 clears the normal symbol control flag (that is, sets the value “00” for requesting the normal symbol storage check) and ends the process.
[Normal symbol memory check processing]
A subroutine related to the normal symbol memory check process executed in step S103 of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S121, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol reserve number is “0”. If it is determined that the normal symbol reserve number is “0”, the normal symbol storage check is performed. The process ends. This normal symbol holding number is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and when it is detected that a game ball has passed through the passing gate 54, the predetermined symbol (for example, “4”) is increased by “1” as an upper limit. When the variable display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game ends, “1” is subtracted and the memory is updated. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the number of held normal symbols is not “0”, in step S122, the main CPU 66 sets the normal symbol variation timer monitoring request value “01” in the normal symbol control flag, and then proceeds to step S123. Move processing.

  In step S123, a normal symbol hit determination process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 determines the normal symbol per-determining random number extracted when the normal symbol starting region passes (by passing the game ball through the passing gate 54) and the normal symbol per-unit determination stored in the main ROM 68. Refers to the value. Then, as a result of the reference, when the random value for determination per ordinary symbol matches the determination value per ordinary symbol as a result of the reference, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating the winning symbol (for example, “◯” symbol) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To remember. On the other hand, as a result of the reference, when the random value for determination per normal symbol does not match the determination value per normal symbol as a result of the reference, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating the off symbol (for example, “×” symbol) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To remember. The winning symbol and the off symbol stored in this manner are supplied to the normal symbol display 35 as a derived normal symbol designation command. As a result, the normal symbol display 35 starts normal symbol variation display (for example, “O” and “×” symbols are alternately blinked). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S124, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the game state flag is in the probability change mode or the time reduction mode. If the game state flag is in the probability change mode or the time reduction mode, in step S126, the main CPU 66 The normal symbol fluctuation stop time (for example, 5 seconds) shorter than that in the normal mode is set in the normal symbol fluctuation timer, and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the gaming state is not the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode (that is, the normal mode), in step S125, the main CPU 66 sets the normal symbol variation stop time (for example, 30 seconds) longer than the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode to the normal symbol variation timer. Set to ending.

  Here, the gaming state flag of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described. As described above, the game mode flag in the gaming machine 10 is set to one of the normal mode, the probability variation mode, and the time reduction mode. Here, as shown in the jackpot lottery table in FIG. 6, when the game state flag is in the probability variation mode, the lottery value is 70/400 (15R normal jackpot, 2R probability jackpot, all 15R probability variation jackpot values). If the game state flag is set to the normal mode or the short-time mode, the value for drawing the jackpot is 7/400 (15R normal jackpot, 2R probability variable jackpot, 15R probability variable jackpot all numbers) Total)). In other words, when the gaming state flag is in the probability variation mode, it is possible to expect winning of the jackpot gaming state with a 10 times higher probability than in the normal mode or the short time mode. In other words, the probability variation mode can be said to be an advantageous game mode with a large expected value for the next jackpot for the player.

Furthermore, in the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol, as described above, when the general gaming state is in the probability variation mode or the short time mode, and in the normal mode, the general gaming state is in the probability variation mode or the short time mode, The variation time of special symbols and normal symbols is set short. Furthermore, since the opening time of the blade member 23 attached to the starting port 25 when the normal symbol is hit is set longer than the normal mode when the normal gaming state is the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode, the blade member 23 As a result, the opportunity for a game ball to win the start opening 25 increases. That is, when the game state flag is in the probability variation mode and the short time mode, the number of special symbol lotteries per unit time is increased as compared to the normal mode, which is also an advantageous state for the player.
[Sub control circuit main processing]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 executes the sub-control circuit main process. The sub control circuit main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control circuit main process is a process that starts when the power is turned on.

  First, in step S201, the sub CPU 206 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission and work area initialization. That is, the sub CPU 206 performs a predetermined initial setting for normally playing the game based on the power being turned on. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S201 corresponds to an example of an initial setting unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  In step S202, the sub CPU 206 executes random number update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 updates various random number values positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S203.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 206 executes command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 analyzes a command sent from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 and executes a process according to the analyzed command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S204.

  In step S204, the sub CPU 206 executes display control processing. In this process, when the sub CPU 206 receives a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 in the command analysis process, the sub CPU 206 performs image display control such as a decorative symbol according to the derived symbol designation command. This is performed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 executes a sound control process for controlling the sound generated from the speaker 46 (step S205) and a lamp control process for controlling the light emission of various lamps 133 (step S206). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

As described above, in the sub control circuit main process, after the initial setting process in step S201 is completed, the processes from step S202 to step S206 are repeatedly executed.
[Game data output processing]
Next, the game data output process executed in the main process of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. In the game data output process, each time the variable display game is executed by the variable display game execution means, the game result information is transferred from the information output unit 27a of the holder unit 27 where the mobile phone 2 is arranged to the information output control unit 27b. It is a process to output via.

  As shown in the figure, in the first step S250, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 checks whether or not there is a game data output request. If there is an output request, the process proceeds to the next step S251. If there is no output request, step S254, which is a communication terminal misplacement notification process, is executed.

  In step S251 when there is an output request, a predetermined format suitable for temporarily storing game result data in a storage unit such as the main RAM 70 of the main control circuit 60 and displaying the game data for transmission on the mobile phone 2 The process to make is done. The game data for transmission includes the number of lottery wins, lottery results, and the like.

  In the next step S252, the main CPU 66 transmits the formatted game data to the information output control unit 27b and resets the game data output request (step S253).

In the last step S254, the communication terminal is left for notifying the player of the misplacement of the mobile phone 2 based on the data of the infrared sensor as the player detection means and the mobile phone detection sensor as the terminal detection means. A notification process is performed, and the process returns to the main process.
[Communication terminal misplacement notification process]
Here, the communication terminal misplacement notification process executed in step S254 of FIG. 14 described above will be described with reference to FIG. The communication terminal leaving-missing notification routine is performed by detecting each of the player existing in front of the gaming machine 10 and the presence or absence of the mobile phone held by the holder unit 27 (player detection means, terminal detection means). When the detected data satisfies the predetermined condition, the notification means is activated to warn the player who owns the mobile phone 2 with a warning.

  In the first step S300, respective sensor signals are acquired by an infrared sensor as a player detection means and a mobile phone detection sensor as a terminal detection means.

  In the next step S301, whether the data of the respective sensor signals satisfies the notification condition, that is, the condition that the player is not detected in front of the gaming machine 10 and the mobile phone 2 is stored in the holder portion 27. Determine whether or not. Thus, if the notification condition is satisfied, the process returns to step S302; otherwise, the subsequent steps are skipped and the process returns to the main process routine.

  In step S302 when the notification condition is satisfied, for example, by causing the speaker 46 that is the notification means to ring or displaying a predetermined animation indicating that the mobile phone is left behind on the liquid crystal display device 32, the gaming machine A warning is issued to a player who is about to leave. Thus, the above steps S300 to S302 are called from the main process routine and executed in a predetermined time cycle, and the communication terminal notification process is performed.

  In addition, the mobile phone 2 can be received even during a game by forming the holder portion 27 for holding the mobile phone 2 with a material having translucency and placing the transparent holder portion 27 at a predetermined place of the gaming machine. If it is in such a state, it is possible to visually confirm the incoming call to the mobile phone 2 even if it is difficult to hear the incoming call sound due to game sounds or the like.

  As described above, the gist of the present invention is that the terminal holding means is provided with the information output unit for outputting the game result. As a result, the game result can be reliably transmitted to a mobile communication terminal such as a mobile phone held in the terminal holding means, and the player receives the game result with his / her own mobile phone and also stores the game history. It becomes possible to confirm easily.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated through embodiment, the above-mentioned embodiment was only a specific example and its effect, and this invention is not limited by this. For example, the gaming machine of the present invention may be applied not only to a pachinko machine as shown in the embodiment, but also to a pachislot machine or other game machines. In addition, the specific configuration such as the arrangement position of the terminal holding means (holder part 27), the design and structure of the gaming machine, and the arrangement pattern of the game nails and accessories arranged in the game area are the same as those of the present embodiment. The design can be appropriately changed without being limited to the above.

It is a perspective view of the pachinko machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the terminal holding means in the pachinko machine. It is a block block diagram of the game history confirmation system to which the pachinko machine is applied. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub-control circuit comprised in the same pachinko machine. It is various determination tables referred in the same pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed in the same pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the system timer interruption process performed in the same pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol control process performed in the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage check process performed in the same pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol control process performed in the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol memory | storage check process performed in the same pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the sub control circuit main process performed in the same pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the game data output process performed in the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the communication terminal misplacement alerting | reporting process performed in the pachinko machine. It is a trend transition graph of the pachinko machine. It is the graph which displayed the history data of the number of start of the jackpot between the pachinko machine.

Explanation of symbols

2 Mobile phone (mobile communication terminal)
2a Information receiving means 2b Storage means 2c Game history editing means 2d Game history display means 2e Communication means 10 Pachinko machine (game machine)
27 Holder part (terminal holding means)
27a Information output unit 27b Information output control unit 60 Main control circuit

Claims (5)

Game progress control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Terminal holding means for holding a mobile communication terminal comprising an information output unit for outputting a game result controlled by the game progress control means;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   A terminal detection unit that detects the mobile communication terminal held by the terminal holding unit is provided, and the game result information is output when the terminal detection unit detects a mobile communication terminal. Item 1. The gaming machine according to Item 1. The game progress control means includes
Lottery means for lottery whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
Based on the lottery result by the lottery means, variable display game executing means for executing a variable display game with a unit game from the change display of the identification information to the stop display;
Information output control means for outputting the game result information from the information output unit each time the variable display game is executed;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: Player detecting means for detecting a player existing in a predetermined area;
A notification means for performing a predetermined notification when the player detection means does not detect a player and the terminal detection means detects the mobile communication terminal;
The game machine according to claim 2, further comprising: It is comprised from the mobile communication terminal hold | maintained at the game machine in any one of Claims 1-4, and the said terminal holding means,
The mobile communication terminal is
Information receiving means for receiving game result information output from the information output unit of the terminal holding means;
Storage means for storing the received game result information;
Game history editing means for editing the game history from the game result information stored in the storage means;
A game history display means for displaying the game history edited by the game history editing means in a predetermined display mode;
A game history confirmation system comprising:

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