JP2008188036A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables the supply of information to meet the players' needs. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with an identifying information display means which stops and displays plural pieces of identifying information after the variable display of them, a selection command means which outputs selection command signals for selecting the types of portable terminals used for the downloading of game result data pertaining to the results of games as operated by the players and a downloading processing execution means which carries out a downlaiding processing pertaining to the downloading of the game result data to the portable terminals involved. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot gaming machine or a pachinko gaming machine.

In general, the result of a game played on a gaming machine such as a pachislot gaming device or a pachinko gaming device is useful information for the player. With this information, the player can objectively grasp his / her skill and is given an opportunity to improve his / her gaming technique. In addition, it can be a judgment material for predicting the occurrence frequency of jackpot for each gaming machine. Furthermore, the gaming result is a memorial to the player in that it indicates the fact that the player played a game at a game store at a certain date and time, and in particular a special gaming state. Many players want to keep the game results at that time as a memorial.
However, in the conventional gaming machine, the player can only obtain the gaming result as characters printed on paper by outputting the gaming result from the gaming machine with a printer or the like.

Under these circumstances, in recent years, gaming machines capable of transmitting game result data to portable terminals owned by players have appeared (for example, see Patent Document 1). In response to the advent of such gaming machines, it becomes possible for players to store gaming result data on their mobile terminals on a daily basis, and the convenience of using information such as gaming results is improving. is there.

JP 2002-177649 A

Nowadays, a wide variety of portable terminals are sold, and the types of portable terminals owned by the players and the methods of using the portable terminals by the players are also diverse.
However, in the conventional gaming machine, the type of portable terminal device to which the game result data is transmitted is limited to one type for each gaming machine, and the player selects the portable terminal model. There was no room. Therefore, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a problem that the player does not own the portable terminal device to which the game result data is transmitted, or the portable terminal device desired by the player cannot receive the data. was there. From such a point of view, there has been a demand for a gaming machine that allows a player to select a model of a portable terminal that receives game result data.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of providing information in accordance with the needs of the player and enhancing services in providing information to the player. Is to provide.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.
(1) an identification information display means for stopping display after variably displaying a plurality of identification information;
A selection command means for outputting a selection command signal for selecting a model of a portable terminal to which game result data relating to a game result is downloaded in accordance with an operation by a player;
After the display of variation of the identification information by the identification information display means is completed, the game result data is downloaded to the portable terminal based on the detection of the selection command signal output from the selection command means. A download processing execution means for performing a download process related to the game machine.

According to the invention of (1), when trying to download game result data relating to a game result to a portable terminal, the player can select the model of the portable terminal that is the target for downloading the game result data. . Therefore, the player can download the game result data to the mobile terminal that he / she wishes to download. As a result, it is possible to provide information that meets the needs of the player, and to enhance services in providing information to the player.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.
(2) The gaming machine of (1) above,
Download command means for outputting a download command signal indicating that the game result data is downloaded to the mobile terminal in response to an operation by the player,
The selection command means is configured to allow an operation by a player when the download command signal output from the download command means is detected.

According to the invention of (2), only when the player performs an operation to download the game result data to the mobile terminal, the player selects the model of the mobile terminal that is the target for downloading the game result data. An operation for selection can be performed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility of downloading due to an erroneous operation by the player. Thereby, it is possible to download game result data only to a player who desires to download game result data, and the service for providing information to the player can be further enhanced.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.
(3) The gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
Storage means for storing the game result data,
The download process executing means reads out the game result data from the storage means and downloads the game result data to the portable terminal as the download process.

According to the invention of (3), when trying to download the game result data relating to the game result to the portable terminal, the player can select the model of the portable terminal for which the game result data is to be downloaded. . Therefore, the player can download the game result data to the mobile terminal that he / she wishes to download. As a result, it is possible to provide information that meets the needs of the player, and to enhance services in providing information to the player.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.
(4) The gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
A storage means for storing the game result data, and a communication means for communicating with an external device capable of communicating with the portable terminal,
The download processing execution means sends an instruction signal to the external device to download the game result data stored in the storage means included in the external device from the external device to the mobile terminal as the download processing. It is characterized by transmitting to.

According to the invention of (4), when the game result data related to the game result is to be downloaded to the portable terminal, the player can select the model of the portable terminal to which the game result data is to be downloaded. . Therefore, the player can download the game result data to the mobile terminal that he / she wishes to download. As a result, it is possible to provide information that meets the needs of the player, and to enhance services in providing information to the player.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.
(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
An erasing process executing means for performing a process related to erasing of the game result data is provided when a predetermined data erasing condition is established.

According to the invention of (5), the game result data is erased when a predetermined data erasure condition is satisfied. In general, the game result data is useful information for the player, but the game result directly indicates the skill of the player, so there are many players who do not want to be known to others, and it is highly confidential information. It can be said. Therefore, erasing the game result data in a predetermined case eliminates the possibility of the game result being known to others and contributes to the privacy protection of the player. Thereby, the service in the information provision with respect to a player can be enriched further.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.
(6) The gaming machine of (5) above,
In accordance with an operation by the player, it comprises an erasure command means for outputting an erasure command signal for erasing the game result data,
The data erasure condition is that the erasure command signal output from the erasure command unit is detected after the display of the variation of the identification information by the identification information display unit is completed.

According to the invention of (6), the game result data is erased when the player gives an instruction to erase the game result data. By entrusting the player himself / herself with the decision of whether or not to delete the game result data, he / she is thoroughly responsible for handling the game result data, and troubles that may occur between the game store and the customer over the game result data. It can be prevented in advance.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.
(7) The gaming machine of (5) above,
The data erasing condition is that the variation display of the identification information is not started during a predetermined period after the variation display of the identification information by the identification information display means is completed. And

According to the invention of (7), when the variation display of the identification information is not newly started from when the variation display of the identification information is completed until the predetermined period elapses, that is, the player is in a certain period of time. When the game is not being performed, the game result data is erased. In such a case, it can be said that there is a relatively high possibility that game result data is leaked, such as the player moving away from the gaming machine. By adopting a configuration in which the game result data is erased without being operated by the player, it is possible to protect the privacy of the player and further enhance the service for providing information to the player.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.
(8) The gaming machine of (5) above,
Credit number storage means for storing a credit number corresponding to the number of game media;
Credit number changing means for changing the number of credits stored in the credit number storage means in accordance with an instruction input by the player or a game medium to be input or a result of the game,
The data erasure condition is that the number of credits stored in the credit number storage unit is zero for a predetermined period after the variation display of the identification information by the identification information display unit is completed.

According to the invention of (8), when the number of credits is zero for a predetermined period after the end of the change display of the identification information, that is, when it is evaluated that the player has finished the game by the gaming machine, Result data is erased. In such a case, it is considered that the player has already acquired the game result data or did not desire to acquire the game result data. By quickly erasing the game result data, it is possible to eliminate the possibility of the game result data being known to others. As a result, it is possible to protect the player's privacy and further enhance the service for providing information to the player.

According to the present invention, it becomes possible to provide information that meets the needs of the player, and it is possible to enhance services for the player.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of a pachislot gaming apparatus according to the first embodiment.
In addition to coins, medals, tokens, etc., this pachislot gaming device 1 can play a game using a game medium such as a card that is given to a player or stores information on the value of the game that is given. Although it is a gaming machine, in the following, it is assumed that a medal is used. The pachislot gaming device 1 corresponds to the gaming machine in the present invention. The gaming machine in the present invention is not limited to a pachislot gaming device, and may be, for example, a pachinko gaming device.

A liquid crystal display device 5 is installed on the front surface of the housing 2 forming the entire pachislot gaming device 1. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a transparent liquid crystal panel 34 (not shown), and part or all of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 can be switched to a transparent / non-transparent state.

Further, on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 5, three rotary reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided as identification information display means. Each of the three rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has identification information such as a plurality of symbols displayed on its outer peripheral surface, and is provided in a horizontal row so as to be rotatable.

A pedestal portion 10 having a horizontal surface is formed below the liquid crystal display device 5. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal portion 10, and a 1-BET switch 11 is provided on the left side of the pedestal portion 10. And a maximum BET switch 13 is provided.

A stored medal settlement switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player by a push operation.
When “payout” is selected by switching the stored medal settlement switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving unit 16. On the other hand, when “credit” is selected, the number of medals is stored as the number of credits in a memory (in this embodiment, a RAM 43 described later) provided in the pachislot gaming device 1.

On the right side of the stored medal settlement switch 14, a start lever 6 for rotating the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R by a player's operation is rotatably attached within a predetermined angular range. Three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R for stopping the rotation of the three rotary reels 3L, 3R, and 3C are provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal unit 10, respectively.

A determination button 26, a cancel button 27, a download button 71, and a model selection button 72 (72a, 72b, 72c) are provided on the right side of the front surface of the pedestal unit 10. By operating the enter button 26 and the cancel button 27, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 can be switched, an instruction can be input, and the like.

The download button 71 and the model selection button 72 are buttons that are operated by the player when the player tries to download the data related to the game result of the pachislot gaming device 1.
In the present embodiment, there are two types of data as data relating to the game results provided in the pachislot gaming device 1. Hereinafter, data regarding the results of these two types of games will be described. Data relating to the result of one game is stored in the RAM 43 (see FIG. 5) of the main control circuit 81, and data relating to the result of the other game is stored in the work RAM 210 (see FIG. 6) of the sub-control circuit 82. Has been. The data related to the game results stored in the RAM 43 and the data related to the game results stored in the work RAM 210 include the number of medals bet, the number of payout medals, the number of BB (Big Bonus) winnings, and RB (Regular Bonus). Common in that it includes information about the number of winnings. However, they differ in the following points. That is, the data related to the game result stored in the work RAM 210 is refreshed (hereinafter also referred to as erasure) when a predetermined condition (data erasure condition in the present invention) is satisfied, whereas it is stored in the RAM 43. Data relating to the result of the game being played is not refreshed even if a predetermined condition is satisfied. Data relating to the game result stored in the work RAM 210 corresponds to the game result data in the present invention. Hereinafter, the data related to the game result stored in the work RAM 210 is also simply referred to as game result data. The work RAM 210 functions as a storage unit in the present invention.

The download button 71 is a button for outputting a download command signal indicating that game result data is downloaded to the mobile terminal in accordance with an operation by the player. The model selection button 72 is a button for outputting a selection command signal for selecting a model of a portable terminal that is a target for downloading game result data in accordance with an operation by the player.
The model selection button 72 includes three types of buttons: a mobile phone button 72a, a game terminal device A button 72b, and a game terminal device B button 72c. These three types of buttons are signals indicating that the mobile phone 73a, the game terminal device A73b, and the game terminal device B73c (not shown) are selected as mobile terminal devices to which game result data is to be downloaded, respectively. Is configured to output.
Based on the detection of the download command signal and the selection command signal, the pachislot gaming device 1 performs a download process related to downloading the game result data to one mobile terminal selected by the model selection button 72.

Specifically, when trying to download game result data, the player first inputs an instruction to download game result data by pressing the download button 71. Then, the player presses any one of the three types of model selection buttons 72, so that the game result is assigned to any model of the mobile phone 73a, the game terminal device A73b, and the game terminal device B73c. Enter to select whether to download data. Based on these inputs, the pachislot gaming device 1 performs a process for downloading the game result data to the mobile terminal selected by the model selection button 72. As a result, the player can acquire the game result data in the portable terminal of the model selected by the model selection button 72.

The download button 71 functions as a download command unit in the present invention, and the model selection button 72 functions as a selection command unit in the present invention. In addition, the mobile phone 73a, the game terminal device A73b, and the game terminal device B73c correspond to the mobile terminal in the present invention.
Note that the pachislot gaming device 1 performs the process related to the download only after the rotation of the rotary reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. However, in the present invention, when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating, the pachislot gaming device 1 may be configured to perform processing related to download.

In the present embodiment, the model selection button 72 is composed of three types of buttons: a mobile phone button 72a, a game terminal device A button 72b, and a game terminal device B button 72c. The type and number of means are not particularly limited. For example, the selection command means is composed of five types of buttons installed in association with a mobile phone, game terminal device A, game terminal device B, PDA (Personal Digital Assistance), and a personal computer (personal computer). It is good.

In the present embodiment, the model selection button 72 is configured to allow the player to perform an operation when the download command signal output from the download button 71 is detected. That is, the selection command signal is configured not to be output unless a download command signal is detected. However, in the present invention, the download command signal does not necessarily have to be detected as a premise that the selection command signal is output. For example, only a model selection button may be provided without providing a download button. In this case, the model selection button functions as a selection command unit and also as a download command unit.

In the present embodiment, it is assumed that a player can select only one model as a portable terminal that is a target for downloading game result data. However, in the present invention, the number of models that can be selected by the player is not limited to one. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a player can select any of a plurality of types of mobile terminals as download targets.

A game history refresh button 74 is also provided on the right side of the front surface of the pedestal 10. The game history refresh button 74 is a button operated by the player when the player tries to delete the game result data, and an erasure command signal for erasing the game result data in accordance with the operation by the player Is output. When this erasure command signal is detected after the rotation of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, the pachislot gaming device 1 performs a process related to erasing the game result data. The game history refresh button 74 functions as erase command means in the present invention.

In the present embodiment, the download button 71, the model selection button 72, and the game history refresh button 74 are provided on the front portion of the pedestal unit 10, but in the present invention, the download command means, the selection command means, and The position and form in which the game history refresh button 74 is provided is not particularly limited. Further, the download command unit, the selection command unit, and the game history refresh button 74 may be configured as a touch panel provided on the upper surface of the liquid crystal display device, not as a button. In this case, the image indicating the download command means, the selection command means, and the game history refresh button 74 may be always displayed on the liquid crystal display device, or after the rotation of the rotary reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. It is good also as displaying only.

Further, a door opening / closing / clamping release device 29 is provided on the right side of the front surface of the pedestal 10. Open / close and turn counterclockwise to release the stop.

Speakers 21L and 21R are provided on the left and right above the housing 2. Between the two speakers 21L and 21R, a payout table panel 23 indicating a combination of winning symbols, a medal payout number, and the like is provided. ing.

FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device.
As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the liquid crystal display device 5, three rotating reels 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) having a plurality of identification information symbols drawn on their outer peripheral surfaces are rotatable. It is provided in a horizontal row.

The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a front panel 31 and a transparent liquid crystal panel 34 (not shown) provided on the back surface of the front panel 31. The front panel 31 includes a transparent display window 31 a and a pattern formation region 31 b on which a pattern is drawn. A screen image displayed on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 provided on the back surface of the front panel 31 is displayed on the front panel 31. Visible through the display window 31a.

On the left side of the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5 are a game start display lamp 25, a WIN lamp 17, a medal insertion lamp 24, various BET lamps 9c, 2-BET lamp 9b and 1-BET lamp 9a, and the number of payouts. A display unit 18, a medal stored number display unit 19, and various display units such as an accessory operation number display unit 20 are provided. In addition, in the pattern formation area 31b of the front panel 31, the front portions of the various lamps and the various display units described above are transparent, and the various lamps and the various display units can be visually recognized.

The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter also referred to as BET number). One game ends when all the rotating reels are stopped, or when medals are paid out, when medals are paid out.

The WIN lamp 17 is turned on with a predetermined probability when BB (Big Bonus) or RB (Regular Bonus) is won internally, and also when a BB or RB winning is achieved. The game medal insertion lamp 24 blinks when the medal insertion is acceptable. The game start display lamp 25 is lit when at least one line is activated.

The number-of-payout display unit 18 displays the number of medals to be paid out when a winning is established, and the medal stored number display unit 19 displays the number of stored medals, and an accessory operation number display unit. 20 displays the number of possible RB games, the number of possible RB games, and the like. These display units consist of a 7-segment display.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a schematic configuration of a liquid crystal display device included in the pachislot gaming apparatus illustrated in FIG. 1. 4 is a development view of a part of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device shown in FIG.
The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a front panel 31 composed of a protective glass 32 and a display plate 33, a transparent liquid crystal panel 34, a light guide plate 35, a reflective film 36, fluorescent lamps 37a, 37b, 38a, 38b, which are so-called white light sources, and a lamp holder. 39a to 39h, and a table carrier package (TCP) on which an IC for driving a transparent liquid crystal panel is mounted. The TCP is constituted by a flexible substrate (not shown) connected to a terminal portion of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34, or the like. .

The liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the near side by rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal display device 5 are provided with a predetermined interval.

The protective glass 32 and the display board 33 are comprised with the transparent member. On the display board 33, patterns and the like are formed at positions corresponding to the BET lamps 9a to 9c. That is, the area where the pattern or the like of the display board 33 is formed is the pattern formation area 31b of the front panel 31, and the area where the pattern or the like of the display board 33 is not formed is the display window 31a of the front panel 31. (See FIG. 2). The entire surface of the front panel 31 may be used as the display window 31a without forming the pattern forming area 31b on the front panel 31. In this case, a pattern is not formed on the display board 33 or the display board 33 may be omitted.
Note that various lamps arranged on the back side of the display plate 33, electric circuits for operating the various display units, and the like are not shown.

The transparent liquid crystal panel 34 is formed by sealing liquid crystal in a gap between a transparent substrate such as a glass plate on which a thin film transistor layer is formed and a transparent substrate facing the transparent substrate.
The display mode of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 is set to normally white. The normally white is a configuration in which white display is performed (light transmitted to the display surface side is visible from the outside) in a state where the liquid crystal is not driven. By adopting a normally white transparent liquid crystal panel 34, even if a situation where the liquid crystal cannot be driven occurs, identification information such as symbols displayed on the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R The change display and the stop display can be visually recognized, and the game can be continued. That is, even when such a situation occurs, it is possible to play a game centered on the variation display mode and the stop display mode of the identification information displayed on the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

The light guide plate 35 is for guiding light from the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b to the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 (illuminating the transparent liquid crystal panel 34), and is provided on the back side of the transparent liquid crystal panel 34. It is composed of a transparent member (having a light guiding function) such as an acrylic resin having a thickness.

The reflective film 36 is, for example, a white polyester film or an aluminum thin film formed with a silver vapor deposition film, and reflects light introduced into the light guide plate 35 toward the front side of the light guide plate 35. The reflective film 36 includes a reflective area 36A and a non-reflective area (transmissive area) 36B.

The fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b are disposed along the upper end and the lower end of the light guide plate 35, and both ends are supported by a lamp holder 39 (see FIG. 3). The light emitted from the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b is reflected by the reflection area 36A of the reflection film 36 to illuminate the transparent liquid crystal panel 34.

The fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b are arranged toward the rotary reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at the upper position and the lower position on the back side of the reflective film 36, respectively. The light coming out of the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b, reflected by the surfaces of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and incident on the non-reflective region 36B illuminates the transparent liquid crystal panel 34.

Thus, in the liquid crystal display device 5, the light irradiated from the fluorescent lamps 37a and 37b and reflected from the reflection region 36A of the reflective film 36 and the fluorescent lamps 38a and 38b are irradiated, and the rotation reels 3L, 3C and 3R The light reflected from the surface and incident on the non-reflective region 36B illuminates the transparent liquid crystal panel 34.
Accordingly, the region of the liquid crystal display device 5 corresponding to the non-reflective region 36B of the reflective film 36 is a region that switches to a transparent / non-transparent state depending on whether or not the liquid crystal is driven. The region of the liquid crystal display device corresponding to is in a non-transparent state regardless of whether or not the liquid crystal is driven.

In the pachislot gaming device 1, only a part of the liquid crystal display device is a region that switches to a transparent / non-transparent state. In the gaming machine of the present invention, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device is entirely transparent. / A region that switches to a non-transparent state may be used. In this case, in the pachislot gaming device 1, when the entire area of the liquid crystal display device 5 is an area to be switched to the transmission state or the non-transmission state, the reflection film 36 is all set to the non-reflection area 36 </ b> B or the reflection film 36 is omitted. Good.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the pachislot gaming device shown in FIG.
The main control circuit 81 has a microcomputer 40 disposed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 40 includes a CPU 41 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, a ROM 42, and a RAM 43. Connected to the CPU 41 are a clock pulse generation circuit 144 and a frequency divider 145 for setting a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 146 and a sampling circuit 147 for generating a random number to be sampled. In addition, as a means for random number sampling, you may comprise so that the sampling of a random number may be performed on the operation | movement program of CPU41.

The ROM 42 stores various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 82. As the command, for example, a command related to display control for the liquid crystal display device 5 is stored.

Examples of commands related to display control for the liquid crystal display device 5 include an effect start command, an end effect command, and the like.
The effect start command is a command for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an effect image when the rotation of the three rotary reels 3 is started. The end effect command is a command for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an effect image when all three rotary reels 3 are stopped.
Further, a command relating to setting or releasing of RB and BB is also stored in the ROM 42, and the setting or releasing of RB or BB is notified to the sub-control circuit 82 by the command. It should be noted that data indicating that RB or BB is being executed may be included in various commands relating to display control for liquid crystal display device 5 instead of commands relating to setting or canceling RB or BB.

Various commands as described above are called from the ROM 42 by the CPU 41 and set in the RAM 43 when the predetermined condition is satisfied. The command set in the RAM 43 is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing. The sub control circuit 82 executes various processes based on the supplied command.

The sub control circuit 82 does not input a command or the like to the main control circuit 81, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 81 to the sub control circuit 82. The ROM 42 stores a symbol table for associating the rotational positions of the rotary reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the rotary reel, and a combination of symbols for winning. In addition, a winning symbol combination table in which the number of winning medal dividends and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated, a lottery probability table necessary for performing a lottery for determining an internal winning combination, and the like are stored.
In addition to the above-described commands, the RAM 43 stores variables, flags, and the like related to game progress such as the number of credits corresponding to the number of medals. In addition, the RAM 43 stores data relating to game results including information on the number of medals bet, the number of payout medals, the number of BB winnings, and the number of RB winnings. As described above, the data related to the game result stored in the RAM 43 is different from the game result data in the present invention.

Major peripheral devices (actuators) whose operations are controlled by control signals from the microcomputer 40 include various lamps (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c, WIN lamp 17, and game medal insertion. A lamp 24, a game start display lamp 25), various display units (payout number display unit 18, medal accumulated number display unit 19, and accessory operation number display unit 20), and medal are stored. There are a hopper (including a payout driving unit) 50 for paying out a predetermined number of medals, and stepping motors 59L, 59C, 59R for rotating the rotary reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

Further, a motor drive circuit 49 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 59L, 59C and 59R, a hopper drive circuit 51 for driving and controlling the hopper 50, a lamp driving circuit 55 for driving and controlling various lamps, and a display for driving and controlling various display units. The unit drive circuit 58 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 41 via the I / O port 48. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 41, and controls the operation of each actuator.

The main input signal generators for generating input signals necessary for the microcomputer 40 to generate control commands include a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a maximum BET switch 13, a stored medal settlement switch 14, There are an inserted medal sensor 22S, a reset switch 62, a setting key switch 63, a reel stop signal circuit 56, a reel position detection circuit 60, and a payout completion signal circuit 61. These are also connected to the CPU 41 via the I / O port 48.

The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6. The inserted medal sensor 22 </ b> S detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 56 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. With these operations, the decision button 26 and the cancel button 27 can switch the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 and input an instruction.

The reel position detection circuit 60 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and transmits a signal for detecting the position of each of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 41.
The payout completion signal circuit 61 generates a medal payout completion signal when the count value of the medal detection unit 50S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 50) reaches a designated number. When the CPU 41 receives this medal payout completion signal, the driving of the hopper 50 is stopped via the hopper drive circuit 51 to complete the payout of medals. The medal detection unit 50S includes a medal sensor including a physical sensor for detecting medals paid out from the hopper 50, and can count the number of medals paid out by the medal sensor.

In the circuit shown in FIG. 5, the random number generator 146 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 147 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. . Based on the random number sampled in this way and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 42, the internal winning combination is determined. After the internal winning combination is determined, random number sampling is performed again to select the “stop control table”.

After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 59L, 59C, 59R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 43. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 41 via the reel position detection circuit 60. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 43 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 43 stores a count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

In order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel, a symbol table is stored in the ROM. In this symbol table, the code numbers sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated are provided corresponding to each code number. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

Furthermore, a winning symbol combination table is stored in the ROM 42. In this winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal dividend number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The winning symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are stopped and when a winning confirmation is made after all reels are stopped.

When an internal winning is made by a lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 41 sends an operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 56 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and Based on the selected “stop control table”, a signal for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 49.

In the stop mode indicating the winning of the winning combination in the internal winning state, when “payout” is selected by switching the stored medal settlement switch 14, the CPU 41 supplies the hopper drive circuit 51 with a payout command signal. A predetermined number of medals are paid out from 50. At this time, the medal detection unit 50S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 50, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 41. As a result, the CPU 41 stops driving the hopper 50 via the hopper drive circuit 51 and ends the “medal payout process”.
On the other hand, when “credit” is selected by switching the stored medal settlement switch 14, the number of medals to be paid out is stored in the RAM 43 as the number of credits. The RAM 43 functions as a credit amount storage means in the present invention. The stored medal settlement switch 14 functions as a credit amount changing means in the present invention.

A sub control circuit 82 is connected to the main control circuit 81 including the CPU 41.
The sub control circuit 82 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 and sound output control from the speakers 21L and 21R based on a control command (command) from the main control circuit 81.
The sub-control circuit 82 is connected with a download button 71, model selection buttons 72 a, 72 b, 72 c, and a game history refresh button 74.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit shown in FIG.
In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 81 to the sub-control circuit 82 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub-control circuit 82 to the main control circuit 81. Not limited to this, the sub control circuit 82 may be configured to transmit a signal to the main control circuit 81.

The sub control circuit 82 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208 and a work RAM 210. The sub control circuit 82 is connected to the determination button 26, the cancel button 27, the download button 71, the model selection buttons 72a, 72b, 72c, and the game history refresh button 74 through the interface circuit 240.
The sub-control circuit 82 includes a display control circuit 250 that performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 5, and a sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to sound generated from the speaker 21.

The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the program ROM 208, and controls the sub control circuit 82 in accordance with various commands supplied from the CPU 41. For example, the sub CPU 206 performs display control for the display control circuit 250.

The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling a game effect in the liquid crystal display device 5 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect. .
In the program ROM 208, data indicating a plurality of types of effect patterns corresponding to screen images displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 (hereinafter also referred to as effect pattern data) and a liquid crystal display when all the reels 3 are stopped. Data indicating a plurality of types of end effect patterns corresponding to screen images displayed on the device 5 (hereinafter also referred to as end effect pattern data) is stored.

In this embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, what is stored in the program ROM 208 may be stored in the ROM 42. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 81 including the CPU 41 and the ROM 42 and the sub control circuit 82 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the main control including the CPU 41 and the ROM 42 is performed. Only the circuit 81 may be configured, and in this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 described above may be stored in the ROM 42 and executed by the CPU 41. Of course, it may be configured only by the sub control circuit 82 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208. In this case, the program stored in the ROM 42 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise as follows.

The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. In particular, the work RAM 210 stores data relating to game results including information on the number of medals bet, the number of payout medals, the number of BB wins, and the number of RB wins. As described above, the data related to the game result stored in the work RAM 210 is the game result data in the present invention, and the work RAM 210 functions as the storage means in the present invention.
In this embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the storage means in the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that controls audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various audio data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals.

The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound source IC 232 controls sound generated from the speaker 21.

The sub CPU 206 selects one audio data from a plurality of audio data stored in the audio data ROM 234 based on the command supplied from the CPU 41. Thereafter, the sub CPU 206 reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM 234 and supplies it to the sound source IC 232. The sound source IC 232 that has received the sound data converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal and supplies the sound signal to the AMP 236. The AMP 236 amplifies the audio signal and generates audio from the speakers 21 (21L and 21R).

The display control circuit 250 generates a screen image according to a game result determined by the CPU 41 or an instruction input by the various buttons 26 and 27 and performs control for displaying the screen image on the liquid crystal display device 5. The image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 for storing various image data, and a D / A converter 218 for converting the image data as an image signal. The VDP 212 is connected to a sub CPU 206, an image data ROM 216 in which image data is stored, and a D / A converter 218 that converts the image data into an image signal.

The VDP 212 includes various circuits such as a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, and a pallet circuit, and can perform various processes for displaying a screen image on the liquid crystal display device 5. That is, the VDP 212 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 5. Further, the VDP 212 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying a screen image on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 of the liquid crystal display device 5. By storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, a screen image is displayed on the transparent liquid crystal panel 34 of the liquid crystal display device 5 at a predetermined timing.

The image data ROM 216 stores a plurality of types of effect image data representing effect images such as a background image and a character image representing a character, for example. The effect image data stored in the image data ROM 216 includes effect image data representing a still image and effect image data representing a moving image.

The VDP 212 extracts effect image data from the image data ROM 216 in accordance with an image display command (command) supplied from the sub CPU 206.

The VDP 212 synthesizes the screen image data by storing the image data extracted from the image data ROM 216 in a buffer (for example, a video RAM) and supplies it to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the screen image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 5.

In the following, it is assumed that the pachislot gaming device 1 is activated, the variables used in the CPU 41 are initialized to a predetermined value, and are constantly operating in a state where the set value is also set to the predetermined value. .

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a main routine of a game execution process performed in the main control circuit.

First, the CPU 41 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic insertion of medals (step S120). The case where there is a request for automatic insertion is a case where a winning of replay (replay) is established in the previous game. When there is a request for automatic insertion of medals, medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (step S122), and a medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 82 (step S123).

On the other hand, when determining in step S120 that there is no request for automatic medal insertion, the CPU 41 determines whether or not a medal has been inserted (step S121). That is, the CPU 41 determines whether or not a detection signal issued by the insertion medal sensor 22S that has detected that a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 has been received, or whether the BET switch (1-BET switch 11 or maximum BET switch 13). ) To determine whether or not a medal has been inserted. When it is determined that a detection signal issued by the BET switch (1-BET switch 11 or maximum BET switch 13) is received, the CPU 41 corresponds to the number of medals bet from the number of credits stored in the RAM 43. A process of subtracting the number of credits is performed.

When determining in step S121 that no medal is inserted, the CPU 41 shifts the processing to step S11.
In step S <b> 11, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the number of credits stored in the RAM 43 is zero. When determining that the number of credits is not 0, the CPU 41 returns the process to step S120. On the other hand, when determining that the number of credits is 0, the CPU 41 shifts the processing to step S12.
In step S12, the CPU 41 determines whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed after the rotation of the rotary reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. When determining that the predetermined period has not elapsed, the CPU 41 returns the process to step S121. On the other hand, when determining that the predetermined period has elapsed, the CPU 41 shifts the processing to step S13.
In step S <b> 13, the CPU 41 transmits a game result data deletion signal to the sub control circuit 82. The sub-control circuit 82 performs a process of erasing the game result data when the game result data erasure signal is received. It is in the present invention that the CPU 41 determines YES in step S11 and step S12, that is, the number of credits stored in the RAM 43 for a predetermined period after the rotation of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R is 0 is 0. This is one of the data erasing conditions.
After executing the process of step S13, the CPU 41 returns the process to step S120.

If it is determined in step S121 that a medal has been inserted, or if the process of step S123 is executed, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the start lever 6 has been operated (step S124). That is, the CPU 41 determines whether or not an input signal from the start switch 6S has been received.

When determining in step S124 that the start lever 6 is not operated, the CPU 41 shifts the processing to step S21.
In step S21, the CPU 41 determines whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the rotation of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R was stopped. When determining that the predetermined period has not elapsed, the CPU 41 returns the process to step S124. On the other hand, when determining that the predetermined period has elapsed, the CPU 41 shifts the processing to step S22.
In step S <b> 22, the CPU 41 transmits a game result data erasure signal to the sub control circuit 82. The sub-control circuit 82 performs a process of erasing the game result data when the game result data erasure signal is received. In step S124, the CPU 41 determines NO, and in step S21, the CPU 41 determines YES. That is, the rotation reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped from rotating until the predetermined period elapses. One of the data erasure conditions in the present invention is that rotation of 3L, 3C, and 3R is not started.
After executing the process of step S22, the CPU 41 returns the process to step S124.

When determining in step S124 that the start lever 6 has been operated, the CPU 41 performs processing related to various settings (step S125). In these various setting processes, random numbers are sampled from the random number generator 146 at the timing when the start lever 6 is operated, and the internal winning is based on the sampled random number values and the lottery probability table set in the RAM 43. A lottery process for generating a combination (winning flag) is performed. In the various setting processes, for example, a win lamp lighting lottery process, a process related to selection of a stop control table for stopping the rotating reel, a process for initializing for reel rotation, and the like are performed, and the rotating reel 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) rotation is started.

After the rotation of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses transmitted to each of the stepping motors 59L, 59C, 59R is counted, and the counted value is stored in the RAM 43. A reset pulse is obtained for each rotation from the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and these pulses are input to the CPU 41 via the reel position detection circuit 60. The count value is cleared to “0” in the drive pulse counted in the RAM 43 by the reset pulse thus obtained. By doing so, the RAM 43 stores the count value corresponding to the rotational position within one rotation range for each of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

Further, in the symbol table stored in the ROM 42 in order to associate the rotational positions of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel, the rotational position at which the reset pulse is generated is used as a reference. A code number that is sequentially given for each of the rotation reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and a symbol code indicating a symbol that is provided for each code number are associated with each other. Further, the winning symbol combination table stored in the ROM 42 is referred to when controlling the rotation of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and when confirming winning after stopping all the rotating reels.
After executing the process of step S125, the CPU 41 shifts the process to step S126.

In step S <b> 126, the CPU 41 sets an effect start command in the RAM 43. This effect start command is a command for starting display of a predetermined effect image on the liquid crystal display device 5 and includes data on the internal winning combination determined by the lottery process. The effect start command is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.
After executing the process of step S126, the CPU 41 shifts the process to step S128.

In step S128, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the stop button 7 (7L, 7C, 7R) is “ON” based on the presence / absence of an input signal from the reel stop signal circuit 56 (step S128). When it is determined that the stop button 7 is not “ON”, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0” (step S129), and when it is determined that the value is not “0”. The process returns to step S128.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S128 that the stop button 7 is “ON”, or if it is determined in step S129 that the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”, the CPU 41 corresponds to the stop button 7. The rotation of the rotating reel 3 is stopped. At this time, the winning request (internal winning combination), the symbol position (the rotating position of the rotating reel 3 at the time of operation), the selected stop control table, etc. The number of frames is determined (step S130).

Next, the CPU 41 performs a process of rotating and stopping the rotating reel 3 by the number of sliding frames determined in step S130 (step S131), and sets a stop request for one rotating reel 3 (step S132). .

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not all of the three rotary reels 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) have been stopped (step S135). If it is determined that all the rotating reels 3 are not stopped, the process returns to step S128. On the other hand, if it is determined that all the rotating reels 3 have stopped, the CPU 41 performs a winning search (step S136). At this time, a winning symbol combination table or the like stored in the ROM 42 is referred to. Further, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal. If not, the illegal error may be displayed and the process may be interrupted.

Next, the CPU 41 sets an end effect command in the RAM 43 (step S137). This end effect command is a command for displaying an effect image at the end of the game according to the game result, and includes data related to the result of the winning search in step S136. The end effect command is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not a medal has been paid out, that is, whether or not there is a winning number (step S138).
When determining that there is a medal payout, the CPU 41 stores or pays out the number of medals according to the gaming state and the winning combination (step S139). When storing medals, the CPU 41 performs a process of adding the number of credits stored in the RAM 43. On the other hand, when paying out medals, the CPU 41 sends out a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 51 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 50. At that time, the medal detection unit 50S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 50, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 41. As a result, the CPU 41 stops driving the hopper 50 via the hopper drive circuit 51 and ends the medal payout process.

Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not an RB has been won (step S140). If it is determined that RB has been won, the CPU 41 performs processing related to RB setting (step S141). In step S <b> 141, the CPU 41 performs processing related to the setting of the RB lottery probability table and the RB winning symbol combination table. In step S141, the CPU 41 starts counting the number of RB game winnings and the like, and starts a process of displaying the count value on the accessory operation count display unit 20. After executing the process of step S141, the CPU 41 shifts the process to step S142.

In step S <b> 142, the CPU 41 sets an RB setting command in the RAM 43. The RB setting command is a command for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an RB effect image as a screen image, and is supplied to the sub-control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.

When it is determined in step S140 that the RB has not been won or when the process of step S142 is executed, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the BB has been won (step S143). If it is determined that BB has been won, the CPU 41 performs processing related to BB setting (step S144). In this step S144, the CPU 41 performs processing related to the setting of a lottery probability table for BB, a winning symbol combination table for BB, and the like. In step S146, the CPU 41 starts counting the number of times the BB game is consumed, displaying the count value on the accessory action number display unit 20, counting the number of medals paid out, and the like.
Thereafter, the CPU 41 shifts the processing to step S145.

In step S145, the CPU 41 sets a BB setting command in the RAM 43. The BB setting command is a command for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display an effect image for BB as a screen image, and is supplied to the sub-control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.

When it is determined in step S143 that the BB has not been won or when the process of step S145 is executed, the CPU 41 determines whether or not the RB has ended (step S146). If it is determined that the RB has ended, the CPU 41 next performs a process related to the RB setting cancellation (step S147). In step S147, the CPU 41 changes from the RB lottery probability table set in the process of step S141, the RB winning symbol combination table, or the like to the lottery probability table used for the normal gaming state (other than RB or BB). Performs processing related to setting change. Thereafter, the CPU 41 shifts the processing to step S148.

In step S <b> 148, the CPU 41 sets an RB release command in the RAM 43. The RB release command is a command for stopping the display of the effect image for RB as the screen image and causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display a normal effect image (other than RB or BB). The RB release command is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.

If it is not determined in step S146 that the RB has ended, or if the process of step S148 is executed, the CPU 41 determines whether the BB has ended (step S149). If it is determined that the BB has ended, the CPU 41 then performs a process related to the BB setting cancellation (step S150). In step S150, the CPU 41 sets the lottery probability table used in the normal gaming state (other than RB or BB) from the lottery table for BB set in the processing of step S144, the winning symbol combination table for BB, or the like. Process related to change.
Thereafter, the CPU 41 moves the process to step S151.

In step S <b> 151, the CPU 41 sets a BB release command in the RAM 43. The BB release command is a command for stopping the display of the effect image for BB as the screen image and causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display a normal effect image (other than RB or BB). The BB release command is supplied to the sub control circuit 82 at a predetermined timing.

If it is determined in step S149 that BB has not ended, or if the process of step S151 is executed, this subroutine ends.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of command reception processing performed in the sub control circuit.
First, in step S200, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an effect start command has been received. If it is determined that an effect start command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S210.
On the other hand, if it is determined that an effect start command has been received, in step S201, the sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern corresponding to the command from a plurality of types of effect patterns stored in the program ROM 208.
The effect pattern includes various data for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display the effect image, such as the type and display period of the effect image. For example, in a normal game state (a game state other than BB or RB), an effect pattern for displaying a normal effect image is selected.
Further, when the RB flag is set, the sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern for displaying the effect image in the RB. When the BB flag is set, an effect pattern for displaying an effect image in the BB is selected.

Next, in step S <b> 202, the sub CPU 206 supplies data indicating an effect pattern to the display control circuit 250.

If it is determined in step S200 that an effect start command has not been received, or if the process of step S202 has been executed, the sub CPU 206 determines whether an end effect command has been received (step S210).
If it is determined that the end effect command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S220.
On the other hand, when determining that the end effect command has been received, in step S211, the sub CPU 206 selects an end effect pattern corresponding to the command from a plurality of types of end effect patterns stored in the program ROM 208.
The end effect pattern includes various data for causing the liquid crystal display device 5 to display the effect image, such as the type of the effect image and the display period. For example, at the time of winning a BB, an end effect pattern for displaying an effect image at the time of BB winning is selected. Further, when a small role winning is selected, an end effect pattern for displaying an effect image at the time of winning the small role is selected.

Next, in step S212, the sub CPU 206 supplies data indicating the end effect pattern to the display control circuit 250.

If it is determined in step S210 that an end effect command has not been received, or if the process of step S212 has been executed, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an RB setting command has been received (step S220). If it is determined that the RB setting command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S230. On the other hand, when determining that the RB setting command has been received, the sub CPU 206 sets the RB flag in step S221. After performing the process of step S221, the process proceeds to step S230. The RB flag is a flag that is set when the RB starts and cleared when the RB ends.

In step S230, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a BB setting command has been received. If it is determined that the BB setting command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S240. On the other hand, when determining that the BB setting command is received, the sub CPU 206 sets the BB flag in step S231. The BB flag is a flag that is set when the BB starts and cleared when the BB ends. After performing the process of step S231, the process proceeds to step S240.

If it is determined in step S230 that the BB setting command has not been received, or if the process of step S231 has been executed, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an RB release command has been received (step S240). If it is determined that the RB release command has been received, the RB flag is cleared (step S241).

If it is determined in step S240 that an RB release command has not been received, or if the process of step S241 has been executed, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a BB release command has been received (step S250). If it is determined that the BB release command has been received, the BB flag is cleared (step S251), and this subroutine is terminated. If it is determined that the BB release command has not been received, this subroutine is terminated.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of game result data erasure processing performed in the sub control circuit.
First, in step S31, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the erasure command signal output based on the player pressing the game history refresh button 74 has been received, and the CPU 41 of the main control circuit 81 performs the processing shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the game result data erasure signal transmitted in step S13 or step S22 has been received. In the figure, the determination made by the sub CPU 206 includes only the determination related to whether or not the erasure command signal has been received, but this determination includes whether or not the game result data erasure signal has been received. Such judgment is also included. If the sub CPU 206 determines that neither an erasure command signal nor a game result data erasure signal has been received, the sub CPU 206 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when determining that the erase command signal or the game result data erase signal has been received, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S32.

In step S <b> 32, the sub CPU 206 deletes the game result data stored in the work RAM 210. That is, the reception of the erasure command signal or the game result data erasure signal by the sub-control circuit 82 triggers processing related to erasure of the game result data. In order to perform processing related to erasure of game result data, it is necessary to detect an erasure command signal or a game result data erasure signal after the rotation of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped.
Here, in combination with what has been described in step S11 to step S13, step S21 and step S22 in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, three types of data erasing conditions according to the present invention are provided. That is, the fact that the erase command signal output based on the player pressing the game history refresh button 74 after the rotation of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped is detected in the data erasure condition in the present invention. One. In addition, one of the data erasing conditions in the present invention is that the number of credits stored in the RAM 43 for a predetermined period after the rotation of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R is 0 is zero. Further, the fact that the rotation of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R is not started during the predetermined period after the rotation of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped is one of the data erasing conditions in the present invention. One.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the condition relating to the deletion of the game result data can be satisfied only when the rotation of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. However, the timing at which the data erasing condition can be satisfied in the present invention is not limited to this example, and the data erasing condition may be satisfied during the rotation of the rotating reel.

After executing the process of step S32, the sub CPU 206 ends the present subroutine. When executing the process of step S32, the sub-control circuit 82 functions as an erasing process execution means in the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of processing related to downloading performed in the sub-control circuit.
First, in step S41, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a download command signal output based on the player pressing the download button 71 has been received. When determining that the download command signal has not been received, the sub CPU 206 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when determining that the download command signal has been received, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S42.

In step S <b> 42, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not game result data exists in the work RAM 210. When determining that there is no game result data, the sub CPU 206 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when determining that there is game result data, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S43.

In step S43, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a selection command signal output based on the player pressing the model selection button 72 has been received. When determining that the selection command signal has not been received, the sub CPU 206 returns the process to step S42. On the other hand, when determining that the selection command signal has been received, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S44.

In step S44, the sub CPU 206 performs a download process. That is, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of reading game result data from the work RAM 210 and downloading the game result data to the mobile terminal selected by the model selection buttons 72a, 72b, 72c.

In the present embodiment, the game result data downloaded to the mobile terminal is data relating to the number of medals bet, the number of payout medals, the number of BB wins, and the number of RB wins. However, the contents of the game result data to be downloaded in the present invention are not limited to this example. For example, the content of game result data to be downloaded includes a payout rate (number obtained by dividing the number of payout medals by the number of bets) and a BB winning rate (number obtained by dividing the number of wins to BB by the number of bets). It is good. By adopting such a configuration, the player who downloaded the game result data to the portable terminal can easily grasp the cost effectiveness. In addition to the payout rate and BB winning rate of the player who downloads the game result data, the average payout rate and average BB winning rate of other players are included in the contents of the game result data to be downloaded. Also good. By adopting such a configuration, the player can objectively grasp his / her skill and is given an opportunity to improve his / her gaming technique. Furthermore, information regarding the name of the player, the address and store name of the game store, the name of the gaming machine, and the date and time when the game was played may be included in the contents of the game result data to be downloaded. By adopting such a configuration, the downloaded game result data indicates to the player that the player has played a game at a certain game machine at a certain game store at a certain date and time. On the other hand, it becomes possible to provide a kind of souvenir. As shown in the examples above, by adding various information to the contents of the game result data to be downloaded, it becomes possible to give new fun to the player, and it is also attractive as a gaming machine Can be increased. Thereby, the merit of improving the ability to attract customers can also be brought to the amusement store.

In the present embodiment, the download uses wireless communication between the pachislot gaming device 1 and the portable terminal. The mobile phone 73a, the game terminal device A 73b, and the game terminal device B 73c each adopt a different communication standard as a wireless communication function. Further, in the communication standard adopted by the game terminal device A 73b and the game terminal device B 73c, it is assumed that the communication partner side cannot recognize the model of the portable terminal. However, in the present invention, the communication standard adopted by each portable terminal model is not particularly limited, and can be appropriately changed in design. Also, for download in the present invention, either a wired or wireless transmission path may be used.

After executing the process of step S44, the sub CPU 206 ends the present subroutine.
When executing the processing of step S44, the sub-control circuit 82 functions as download processing execution means in the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of display control processing performed in the display control circuit.
The VDP 212 generates a screen image corresponding to various data supplied from the sub CPU 206.
When the VDP 212 does not receive the production pattern data from the sub CPU 206 (step S300: NO), the VDP 212 extracts the demo image from the image data ROM 216 and stores it in the buffer (step S301).

The VDP 212 receives the effect pattern data from the sub CPU 206 (step S300: YES). When the VDP 212 does not receive the end effect pattern data (step S304: NO), the effect image is extracted from the image data ROM 216. And stored in the buffer (step S305).

The VDP 212 receives the effect pattern data supplied from the sub CPU 206 (step S300: YES). When the end effect pattern data is supplied (step S304: YES), the VDP 212 extracts the effect image at the end from the image data ROM 216. And stored in the buffer (step S306).

After executing the processing of step S301, S305, or S306, the VDP 212 outputs a screen image to the liquid crystal display device 5 at every predetermined timing (for example, every 1/30 seconds) (step S307: YES) (step S308). ).
On the other hand, if it is not the predetermined timing (step S307: NO), the VDP 212 returns the process to step S307.

Thereafter, when the effect has not ended (step S310: NO), the VDP 212 returns the process to step S300. On the other hand, when the effect ends (step S310: YES), the VDP 212 clears the effect pattern data and the end effect pattern data (step S311).

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, the pachislot gaming device 1 includes the storage unit according to the present invention. In the second embodiment, the server 200 (see FIG. 12) includes the storage unit.
The description according to FIGS. 1 to 5, 8, and 11 performed in the first embodiment is applicable to the second embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted here. Further, the explanation given in FIG. 6 is also valid in the second embodiment except that the game result data is stored in the work RAM 210, so the explanation here is omitted. Further, in the explanation given in FIG. 7, the game result data erasure signal transmitted in step S13 and step S22 is transmitted to the server 200 via the sub-control circuit 82, and the server 200 that has received the game result data erasure signal receives the game result data erasure signal. If the game result data is erased, this is also valid in the second embodiment. Further, in the explanation given in FIG. 9, the deletion command signal output based on pressing of the game history refresh button 74 is supplied to the server 200 via the sub-control circuit 82, and the server that has received the deletion command signal If the game result data is deleted at 200, this is also valid in the second embodiment.
In the following, the same components as those of the pachislot gaming device according to the first embodiment will be described with the same reference numerals.

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of the gaming system according to the second embodiment.
The gaming system 100 includes a plurality of pachislot gaming devices 1 and a server 200 connected to these pachislot gaming devices 1 via a predetermined communication line 101. Such a gaming system 100 may be constructed within one gaming facility or may be constructed among a plurality of gaming facilities. Further, when the game system 100 is constructed within one game facility, the game system 100 may be constructed for each floor or section of the game facility. The communication line 101 functions as communication means in the present invention. The communication means is not particularly limited, and may be wired or wireless, and a dedicated line, an exchange line, or the like can be employed.

The server 200 controls a plurality of pachislot gaming devices 1. Each pachislot gaming device 1 is assigned a unique identification number, and the server 200 determines the origin of data sent from each pachislot gaming device 1 based on the identification number. Also, when transmitting data from the server 200 to the pachislot gaming device 1, the transmission destination is specified using the identification number. Further, the server 200, when the download button 71 and the model selection button 72 are operated after the rotation of the rotary reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped in the pachislot gaming device 1, the download instruction signal transmitted by the pachislot gaming device 1. Based on the above, game result data is downloaded to the portable terminal. The server 200 corresponds to an external device in the present invention. In the present invention, the identification number of the gaming machine is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include letters, symbols, numbers, and combinations thereof.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a server according to the second embodiment.
The server 200 includes a CPU 201 as an arithmetic processing device, a ROM 202, a RAM 203 as a temporary storage device, a communication interface 204, and a hard disk drive 205. The ROM 202 stores a system program for controlling the operation of the server, permanent data, and the like. The RAM 203 temporarily stores data received from each pachislot gaming device 1 and data such as calculation results. The communication interface 204 is a circuit for communicating with the portable terminal when the game result data is downloaded. The hard disk drive 205 stores game result data in the pachislot gaming device 1 in association with the identification number of each pachislot gaming device 1. The hard disk drive 205 functions as storage means in the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of processing related to download performed in the sub-control circuit of the pachislot gaming device.
First, in step S51, the sub CPU 206 of the pachislot gaming device 1 determines whether or not a download command signal output based on the player pressing the download button 71 has been received. When determining that the download command signal has not been received, the sub CPU 206 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when determining that the download command signal has been received, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S52.

In step S <b> 52, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not game result data exists in the hard disk drive 205 of the server 200.
Here, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not game result data exists as follows. That is, the sub CPU 206 is output based on the game result data erasure signal transmitted by the CPU 41 of the main control circuit 81 in step S13 or step S22 of FIG. 7 or when the player presses the game history refresh button 74. Whether the game result data exists in the hard disk drive 205 of the server 200 by receiving the erase command signal and determining whether the game result data erase signal or the erase command signal is transmitted to the server 200. to decide. That is, when it is determined that the game result data deletion signal or the deletion command signal is transmitted to the server 200, the sub CPU 206 determines that there is no game result data in the hard disk drive 205. On the other hand, if it is determined that neither the game result data deletion signal nor the deletion command signal is transmitted to the server 200, the sub CPU 206 determines that game result data exists in the hard disk drive 205.
When determining that there is no game result data in the hard disk drive 205, the sub CPU 206 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when determining that game result data exists in the hard disk drive 205, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S53.

In step S53, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a selection command signal output based on the player pressing the model selection button 72 has been received. When determining that the selection command signal has not been received, the sub CPU 206 returns the process to step S52. On the other hand, when determining that the selection command signal has been received, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S54.

In step S <b> 54, the sub CPU 206 transmits a download instruction signal to the server 200. The download instruction signal is an instruction signal for downloading the game result data stored in the hard disk drive 205 from the server 200 to the portable terminal selected by the model selection button 72. In the present embodiment, wireless communication between the server 200 and the mobile terminal is used for downloading. The mobile phone 73a, the game terminal device A 73b, and the game terminal device B 73c each adopt a different communication standard as a wireless communication function. Further, in the communication standard adopted by the game terminal device A 73b and the game terminal device B 73c, it is assumed that the communication partner side cannot recognize the model of the portable terminal. However, in the present invention, the communication standard adopted by each portable terminal model is not particularly limited, and can be appropriately changed in design. Also, for download in the present invention, either a wired or wireless transmission path may be used.

After executing the processing of step S54, the sub CPU 206 ends this subroutine.
When executing the processing of step S54, the sub-control circuit 82 functions as download processing execution means in the present invention.

The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but only specific examples are illustrated, and the present invention is not particularly limited. The specific configuration of each unit and the like can be appropriately changed. The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is a perspective view showing typically an example of a pachislot gaming device according to the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the image displayed on a liquid crystal display device. It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the liquid crystal display device with which the pachislot gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is provided. FIG. 4 is a development view of a part of the configuration of the liquid crystal display device shown in FIG. 3. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the pachislot gaming device shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit shown in FIG. 5. It is a flowchart which shows the main routine of the game execution process performed in a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the command reception process performed in a subcontrol circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the game result data deletion process performed in a subcontrol circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the process which concerns on the download performed in a subcontrol circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the display control process performed in a display control circuit. It is the schematic which shows the whole structure of the game system which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the server which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the process which concerns on the download performed in the sub control circuit of a pachislot gaming device.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachislot gaming device 2 Case 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) Rotating reel 5 Liquid crystal display device 34 Transparent liquid crystal panel 36 Reflective film 40 Microcomputer 41 CPU
42 ROM
43 RAM
44 Communication interface circuit 71 Download button 72 Model selection button 72a Mobile phone button 72b Game terminal device A button 72c Game terminal device B button 82 Sub-control circuit 91 Effect image 101 Communication line 200 Server 201 CPU
205 Hard disk drive 206 Sub CPU
210 Work RAM

Claims (8)

Identification information display means for stopping display after variably displaying a plurality of identification information;
A selection command means for outputting a selection command signal for selecting a model of a portable terminal to which game result data relating to a game result is downloaded in accordance with an operation by a player;
After the display of variation of the identification information by the identification information display means is completed, the game result data is downloaded to the portable terminal based on the detection of the selection command signal output from the selection command means. A download processing execution means for performing a download process related to the game machine. In response to an operation by a player, the download command means for outputting a download command signal for downloading the game result data to the portable terminal,
The selection command means is configured to allow a player to perform an operation when the download command signal output from the download command means is detected. The gaming machine described. Storage means for storing the game result data;
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the download process execution unit reads the game result data from the storage unit and downloads the game result data to the portable terminal as the download process. . A storage means for storing the game result data and a communication means for communicating with an external device capable of communicating with the portable terminal;
The download processing execution means sends an instruction signal to the external device to download the game result data stored in the storage means included in the external device from the external device to the mobile terminal as the download processing. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is transmitted to the game machine. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising an erasing process execution means for performing a process related to erasing the game result data when a predetermined data erasing condition is established. . In accordance with an operation by the player, it comprises an erasure command means for outputting an erasure command signal for erasing the game result data,
6. The data erasure condition is that the erasure command signal output from the erasure command unit is detected after the display of variation of the identification information by the identification information display unit is completed. The gaming machine described in 1. The data erasing condition is that the variation display of the identification information is not started during a predetermined period after the variation display of the identification information by the identification information display means is completed. The gaming machine according to claim 5. Credit number storage means for storing a credit number corresponding to the number of game media;
Credit number changing means for changing the number of credits stored in the credit number storage means according to an instruction input by a player or a game medium to be input or a result of the game,
The data erasure condition is that the number of credits stored in the credit amount storage unit is zero for a predetermined period after the display of variation of the identification information by the identification information display unit is completed. Item 6. The gaming machine according to Item 5.

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