JP2009131708A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine configured to communicate information with a portable communication terminal and to allow a player to easily communicate information. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko machine 1 is configured to transmit game information created inside the game machine as signals receivable by the portable communication terminal from an infrared light emitting part 33. The infrared light emitting part 33 is disposed near a display device 5, and is configured to function in association with the display mode of the display device 5. Explanatory information on the information communication is displayed in the display device 5. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a slot machine, or a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine.

  Conventionally, various technologies for utilizing information generated in a gaming machine have been provided, and information communication between a gaming machine and a mobile phone carried by a player is especially accompanied by recent development of communication technology. A plan to do this is being considered. For example, in the example shown in Patent Document 1, a device for performing information communication is provided on a board provided at a lower position of a gaming machine, and a mobile phone is provided in the device, thereby providing the device. There has been provided a technique for performing transmission / reception between a received information output unit and a receiving unit provided in a mobile phone. According to such a technique, wireless communication can be performed between the mobile communication terminal and the gaming machine.

JP 2002-18098 A

  By the way, since the technologies and game methods as described above are not generally permeated, it is possible to expect the creation of a novel game mode. On the other hand, when trying to play a game in such a game machine, there are various players. There is a possibility of being confused by the point. For example, products that perform wireless communication between gaming machines and portable communication terminals are not on the market, so in the early days of entering the market, players can play games and information communications even in such new gaming machines. It is necessary to take measures so that it can be performed smoothly.

  In addition, since there is no circuit that provides an interface for performing information communication as described above, there is a concern that it may be difficult to find the location of the interface even if information communication is to be performed. Especially in gaming machines, there are many parts that are difficult to make large-sized due to restrictions such as part placement, and there is a tendency for downsizing, and when trying to reduce the size of the interface as described above, The presence of the problem becomes more inconspicuous, and the above problems are further enhanced.

  On the other hand, although the subject is different, Patent Document 1 provides a configuration in which such an interface is arranged on a board as a separate body from a gaming machine. However, with such a configuration, the space of the board is greatly reduced, so that the appearance is deteriorated, and there is a concern that the player is difficult to use the space on the board (for example, it is difficult to place luggage etc.). Not only can the user misunderstand the interface as an ashtray or the like, but it cannot be denied that it is difficult for the user to grasp the relationship between the interface and the gaming machine. In addition, it is difficult to grasp the method of use and the like simply by arranging the game machine outside the game machine, and no means for solving such a problem has been provided.

  The present invention has been completed based on the above-described circumstances, and is a gaming machine configured to be capable of information communication with a portable communication terminal, and is configured so that a player can easily perform information communication. The purpose is to provide.

About each means suitable for achieving said objective, it demonstrates, adding an effect etc. as needed.
Means 1. A gaming machine having a display device for displaying information about a game,
An information communication unit that performs information communication with a predetermined mobile communication terminal,
Description information about information communication is displayed on the display device.

  According to the above-described means 1, that is, the configuration according to claim 1, the explanation information about the information communication is displayed on the display device, so that the information required by the player at the time of information communication can be effectively provided. Thus, not only a player who is unfamiliar with information communication but also a player who has performed an information communication operation can smoothly perform games and information communication without being confused. In particular, since innovative technologies that perform information communication between gaming machines and portable communication terminals have not been on the market at all in the past, easy-to-understand explanations to players are indispensable for the penetration of this technology. According to the present invention, this is achieved effectively. In addition, it is possible to improve the gameability by displaying explanation information in association with the game content, and the configuration is extremely useful.

  Note that the description information related to information communication (specifically, description related to information communication between the gaming machine and the portable communication terminal) is some description information related to information communication. For example, in performing information communication Related to information communication, such as operation explanation information related to the operation of portable communication terminals and gaming machines, position explanation information indicating the position of the information communication section, explanation information of communication status relating to communication status, or explanation information relating to communication ready status All the explanation information is included in the concept of the means 1 described above. Note that the explanation information can be configured by, for example, one type of character information, symbol information, or graphic information, or a combination of two or more types of information, and may be easily explained to the player as character information. The description may be intuitively determined based on symbol information such as an arrow.

  Moreover, it can comprise so that display control may be performed by a display control means so that said description information may be displayed. As a specific method for displaying an image of explanatory information related to information communication (hereinafter also referred to as an information communication unit related explanatory image or simply an explanatory image), for example, establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, information on information to be communicated in a gaming machine) A signal (condition satisfaction signal) is transmitted to a display control board that performs display control from a main board or a control board provided separately from the main board To. The display control board can be configured to include a CPU and a storage means such as a ROM, and the display control board displays the information communication unit related explanation image as described above on the condition of the signal (for example, provided on the display control board). It is possible to control to read the explanation image data from the ROM and display the explanation image. In this case, the CPU and ROM of the display control board function as display control means. In addition, as this display method, the above-mentioned explanation information is displayed in a part of the configuration combined with an image such as symbol variation or symbol stop (for example, the symbol string is displayed in the center and the explanation information is displayed at the end of the screen The display information may be switched to the explanation information without displaying an image relating to symbol variation or symbol stop based on the establishment of a predetermined condition.

  Note that the gaming machine in the present invention includes a pachinko machine, a slot machine, or a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. As the basic configuration of a pachinko machine, an operation handle is provided, a ball is fired to a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the game ball wins an operating port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. There is a case in which the identification information that is dynamically displayed on the display device is fixedly stopped after a predetermined time on condition that (or passes through the operation gate). In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a gaming ball can be won, and the number of winning balls is determined according to the number of winnings. (Including not only valuable value (premium sphere) but also data written on a magnetic card).

  In addition, the basic configuration of the slot machine includes variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Then, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. On the condition that the confirmed identification information is the specific identification information, there is one provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player. In this case, examples of game media include coins and medals.

  The basic configuration of the fusion of the pachinko machine and the slot machine is provided with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and starting operation means ( For example, the dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation of the operation lever), the dynamic display of the identification information is caused by the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button), or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player is provided on condition that the display is stopped and the confirmed identification information at the time of the stop is specific identification information, and a ball is used as a game medium. In addition, there is a configuration in which a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display of the identification information, and many balls are paid out when a special gaming state occurs. It is.

Mean 2. Communication state information generating means for generating information on a communication state between the information communication unit and the mobile communication terminal;
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display device displays communication state explanation information based on the generated communication state information.

  According to the configuration of the above means 2, since the information on the communication state is displayed near the position where the information is acquired, the user checks the communication state while arranging the display screen and the portable mobile terminal while acquiring the information. As a result, it is easy to perform confirmation, and it is difficult to cause confirmation failure. In other words, during information communication, an error does not occur without being noticed by the user and is left as it is, and when a communication abnormality occurs, it can be immediately detected. For example, description information of a plurality of communication states is stored as image information in communication state information storage means such as a ROM in the gaming machine (for example, a ROM provided on a display control board for controlling the display device 5). The explanation information corresponding to the generated communication state can be read from the storage means and displayed on the display device.

  Note that the following configuration may be added to the configuration of the means 2. That is, in the configuration of the means 2, medium level detection means for detecting the level of information communication media such as infrared light and electromagnetic waves is provided, and the communication state according to the level detected by the medium level detection means is explained. Information may be displayed on the display device. In this case, medium level explanation information relating to the medium level is stored in a storage means (ROM in the gaming machine (ROM in the display control board, etc.)), and the medium level when the detection level satisfies a predetermined condition. The explanation information can be read and displayed on the display device. For example, description information indicating that the medium level is low can be stored as image information in a storage unit, and when the medium level is equal to or lower than a predetermined level, the description information can be read and displayed on the display device. .

  Specifically, for example, when infrared light is used as an information transmission medium, a detection means for detecting an infrared light level (for example, the amount of infrared light) is provided to detect the infrared light level. Based on the detection result by the means, the communication state explanation information can be displayed on the display device. In this case, an infrared light receiving unit described later is configured as the detection means, or a light receiving element (CCD element or the like) is provided separately from the infrared light receiving unit, and the voltage output from the infrared light receiving unit or the light receiving element. The communication state may be determined based on the level, and when the voltage level is equal to or lower than a predetermined level, a message to that effect may be displayed on the display device. In this case, for example, comments such as “light reception state failure” and “communication state normal” and comments such as “please change the position where the mobile phone is held” can be displayed as image information, for example.

  Further, when electromagnetic waves are used as the information transmission medium, electromagnetic wave level detection means for detecting the reception level of the electromagnetic waves is provided, and the explanation information of the communication state is displayed based on the level detected by the electromagnetic wave level detection means. It can be configured to display by means. Specifically, when the detected level is equal to or lower than a predetermined level, the display device can be configured to display information to that effect or information prompting improvement of the arrangement of the mobile communication terminal. In this case, as in the case of the infrared rays, comments such as “bad radio wave condition” and “normal radio wave condition” and comments such as “Please change the position where you hold your mobile phone” are displayed as image information, for example. Can be.

  In this way, even if the user unexpectedly moves the mobile communication terminal during information communication, the user can instantly detect that the reception level has decreased, so the mobile communication terminal is rearranged early. It becomes possible. Further, if a configuration is made so as to notify when a level drop that does not completely disable communication occurs, the user can notice before communication is disabled and communication failure can be prevented beforehand.

  Further, the following requirements may be added to the configuration of the means 2. That is, in the configuration of the means 2, a transmission state detecting means for detecting a transmission state is provided as the communication state information generating means, and the transmission state explanation information for explaining the transmission state based on the detection result by the transmission state detecting means is It can be configured to display on a display device. The transmission state detection means may be configured as a means for determining whether or not information is transmitted from the mobile communication terminal within a predetermined time after transmitting information to the mobile communication terminal. Alternatively, the level of the information transmission medium may be detected. For example, a comment such as “no information response” can be displayed when no information is sent from the mobile communication terminal within a predetermined time, or “information transmitting” can be displayed when the transmission is normally performed. .

  Furthermore, in the configuration of the means 2, the information receiving unit includes a reception state detection unit that detects a reception state of information from the portable communication terminal, and based on the detected reception state, the portable communication terminal Reception state explanation information explaining the reception state of the information may be displayed on the display device. Even in this case, it is possible to display various information such as “reception failure” when reception failure occurs and “information receiving” when normal.

  In this way, it becomes easier for the user to understand the status of information reception from the mobile communication terminal, and if the communication location temporarily becomes unavailable due to a shift in the location of the device during communication, etc. Can improve the location of the place. In addition, if it is in the normal reception state, if the fact is notified, the user only needs to maintain the state, and a sense of security can be obtained during communication. The reception state detection means may be configured as a means for determining whether or not the information is transmitted from the mobile communication terminal within a predetermined time after information is transmitted to the mobile communication terminal. It is good also as a structure which detects the level of the information transmission medium transmitted from a communication terminal.

Means 3. Regarding information communication between the gaming machine and the mobile communication terminal, having a preparation determination means for determining the communication preparation state,
The gaming machine according to means 1 or 2, wherein a result of determination by the preparation determination means is displayed on the display device.

  Specifically, in the gaming machine described in the means 3, it is possible to provide transmission preparation determination means for determining the transmission preparation state. By determining whether or not transmission preparation is completed in this way and displaying it on the display device when it is completed, the user can easily know when to acquire information. Thus, information can be efficiently acquired at the correct timing when the apparatus is ready.

  If the means 3 is further embodied, it can be configured as follows. That is, in the one described in the means 2, game information storage means for storing the game information in the gaming machine, and storage state determination means for determining whether or not the game information is stored in the game information storage means. In addition, when it is determined that the game information is stored by the storage state determination means, the display device can display the explanation information regarding the determination result. The explanation information related to the judgment result is prepared by providing a plurality of kinds of explanation information as image data in the preparation judgment result explanation information storage means (configured by storage means in the gaming machine (for example, ROM of the display control board)). The image data corresponding to the determination result can be read and displayed on the display device. For example, image data for displaying comments such as “ready for transmission” and “preparing for transmission” are stored, and when the preparation for transmission is completed, the former data may be read and displayed. .

  In addition to the display by the display device, for example, a notification may be made by using an optical medium such as a lamp or an audio medium such as a buzzer. In this way, when game information to be transmitted is accumulated and preparation for transmission is completed, if the player is notified with the explanatory information, the player can be sure of that, and the timing Information can be acquired well. That is, the preparation period can be minimized, and the time spent on the game can be effectively increased.

  Further, the gaming machine described in the means 3 may be configured as follows. That is, when receiving preparation determination means for determining whether or not preparation for reception of information from the mobile communication terminal is completed, and when it is determined by the reception preparation determination means that reception preparation is completed Alternatively, the explanation information regarding the determination result may be displayed on the display device.

  In this way, the user can grasp the transmission timing of information from the portable communication terminal to the gaming machine, and the user can efficiently perform the information transmission operation. Specifically, explanation information explaining that the preparation for reception is completed is provided as, for example, image information in storage means (for example, ROM in a gaming machine (specifically, ROM of a display control device)) The explanation information can be read out based on the establishment of the reception condition and displayed on the display device. Although various reception conditions can be set, for example, the end of jackpot or the elapse of a predetermined time after the firing switch is turned off can be used as a condition.

Means 4. Operation description information storage means for storing operation description information related to the operation of the mobile communication terminal device;
Any one of the means 1 to 3, wherein the operation explanation information is read from the operation explanation information storage means based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the read operation explanation information is displayed on the display device. The gaming machine described in Crab.

  In this way, since the operation explanation information is displayed near the information communication unit, the user can confirm the explanation near the position where the portable operation is performed, which contributes to improvement in operability. An operation explanation information storage means for storing the operation explanation information may be provided inside the gaming machine, and the operation explanation information may be read from the storage means based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. Information storage means is provided in an external device such as a server connected to the gaming machine via a communication network, and operation explanation information is read from the storage means based on the establishment of the predetermined condition and transmitted to the gaming machine. You may make it do. In this case, the gaming machine receives the operation explanation information from the outside and displays it on the display device. The predetermined condition referred to here can be, for example, a condition whether or not information input requesting operation explanation information from a player has been made. In this case, for example, information requesting operation explanation information from the operation unit Based on the input, the operation explanation information is read out from the operation explanation information storage means and displayed on the display device. Various operation explanation information can be used as long as the explanation information is related to the operation. For example, "Please press the button", "Please shift the position of the mobile phone" You can display a comment such as “Please wait.”

  Means 5. 5. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein position instruction information for explaining an arrangement position of the information communication unit is displayed as the explanation information related to the information communication.

  If comprised in this way, even if it is the first player, it can grasp | ascertain in which position an information communication part is arrange | positioned based on description information, and a game can be performed smoothly. The position instruction information may be configured as comment information including an arrow indicating the arrangement direction of the information communication unit, for example, or may be a comment such as “Please bring your mobile phone close to OO”. Good. Such position instruction information can be stored as image data in position instruction information storage means (configured by storage means in the gaming machine (for example, ROM in the display control board)), and the predetermined condition Based on the establishment, the image data can be read and displayed on the display device.

  Means 6. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5, wherein the explanation information is controlled to be displayed after the end of the special gaming state.

  Such a configuration is particularly effective in a configuration in which it is difficult to display explanation information during a special game state (for example, during a big hit state, a reach state, or the like).

  Mean 7 The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 5 controlled so that the explanation information is displayed during a special gaming state.

  With this configuration, it becomes a useful configuration when information communication is performed during the special gaming state, or when some explanation information is displayed during the special gaming state, and the image effect and the explanation information are associated with each other. A production technique can also be used. As specific timing, for example, the explanation information may be displayed during a jackpot game (such as during a jackpot round), or may be displayed when a reach state is reached.

  Further, in the devices described in the means 1 to 7, the explanation information may be displayed in response to a request from the player. Specifically, the description information can be displayed when there is an information input requesting the description information from the player. In this way, it is possible to obtain explanation information when a player determines that it is necessary, so that a player who does not need explanation information can smoothly play a game, and a necessary player can explain each time. The information can be acquired.

  Moreover, in the thing of the means 1 thru | or means 7, you may comprise so that the approach detection means which detects that the said mobile communication terminal approached in the vicinity of the said information communication part may be provided. In this way, whether or not the mobile communication terminal is in a communicable position can be determined by the approach detection means, and if communication is performed only when the mobile communication terminal is in the approaching state, the gaming machine side can perform unnecessary transmission / reception. No processing is performed. In addition, you may add the following requirements to this structure. That is, in the case where the approach detecting means is provided as described above, a transmission start means for starting the transmission of the game information from the gaming machine on condition that the approach detecting means detects the approach of the portable communication terminal. May be provided. In this way, it is possible to detect the approach and automatically start information transmission, so that complicated operations can be easily omitted and the configuration is extremely easy to use.

  Further, in such a configuration, when the mobile communication terminal is detected by the approach detection unit, information related to the approach detection may be displayed as the explanation information. As the information related to the approach detection, for example, it can be configured to display explanatory information for notifying that the approach detection has been made. More specifically, “mobile phone is detected” “communication Comment information such as “It is now possible” can be displayed.

  In this way, it becomes easier for the user to grasp whether the mobile communication terminal is in a normal position, and information communication can be efficiently performed at the correct placement position of the mobile communication terminal (the exact position where the mobile communication terminal is held up). Can do. Specifically, explanation information explaining that the approach detection has been performed is provided as, for example, image information in storage means (for example, a ROM in a gaming machine (specifically, a ROM of a display control device)), and the approach detection is performed. The explanation information can be read on the condition of detection by the means and displayed on the display device.

  Means 8. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7, wherein the display device on which the explanation information is displayed is a symbol display device that is provided on a game board and displays a symbol according to a gaming state.

  If the player is configured to display the explanatory information on the symbol display device (for example, arranged near the center of the game board) which is the part that the player is most interested in, the player can display the explanatory information. It becomes the structure which can grasp surely without missing.

  Further, in the device described in the means 8, the information communication unit and the symbol display device can be incorporated in the same component casing inside the component casing in which the symbol display device is incorporated. In this way, if the display device and the information communication unit are incorporated in the same component housing, the space for installing the information communication unit in the game board can be efficiently reduced, and a special housing is provided for the information communication unit. There is no need to provide a body, which contributes to both a reduction in installation space and a reduction in manufacturing costs. In the above configuration, the following may be further performed. That is, at least a part of the component housing may be a character portion of a person, animal, or other shape, and the information communication portion may be provided in the character portion or adjacent to the character portion. If it does in this way, it can be set as the shape which is interesting in design. Further, the character portion may be configured to operate, and the operation mode may be changed in association with the change in the display mode of the display device. If it does in this way, the neighborhood of an information communication part will receive more and more attention by a display apparatus and a character part, and an information communication part can be constituted as a part of the design which makes a character part.

  Means 9. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 8, wherein the explanation information and the effect image for effecting a game are controlled to be displayed together on the display device.

  In this way, if the explanation information is displayed together when the effect image is displayed, the explanation information is necessarily visible while the player is paying attention to the effect image. Therefore, the explanation information is not overlooked, and useful information can be surely provided to the player. Specifically, the effect image and the explanation information can be displayed so as to be related.

  Means 10. 10. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the information communication unit is configured to be displaceable, and the information communication unit and the display mode of the display device are controlled in association with each other. .

  According to such a configuration, in a novel and highly useful configuration of “a gaming machine configured to be communicable with a mobile communication terminal”, the information communication unit is further dissipated to make it more conspicuous, Therefore, the player's attention to the information communication unit is gathered, and the position is effectively notified. Further, since the displacement of the information communication unit and the display mode of the display device are associated with each other, the production is novel and the variations are very large, and interest in the information communication unit involved in the production In addition, it is possible to effectively increase interest in the act of information communication.

  In addition, although the specific example as a structure which controls so that a display aspect and an information communication part may be linked | related (namely, a display apparatus and an information communication part cooperate) and it produces will be mentioned later, for example, the displacement of an information communication part Various methods such as a method of controlling by the display control means so as to display an image corresponding to the above, and a configuration in which the operation of the information communication unit is controlled by the displacement control means so as to be related to the display image. Can be considered. In addition, an effect that displays some explanation information (for example, the above-described operation explanation information, position explanation information, etc.) and an image related to the shape of the information communication unit (or the shape in the vicinity of the information communication unit) are displayed. Such effects are also included in the concept of the means 10. In addition to the above, in a configuration in which the information communication unit is displaced, a configuration in which the display device and the information communication unit are produced in association with each other can be included in the concept of the means 10.

  In addition, as a method for displaying an image related to the information communication unit as described above (hereinafter also referred to as an information communication unit related image or simply a related image), it can be performed in the same manner as the description information display method as described above. For example, display control is performed from a main board or a control board provided separately from the main board based on establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, determination that information to be communicated is stored in the gaming machine). A signal (condition establishment signal) is transmitted to the display control board to be performed, and in the same manner as in the case of the display of the above description information, the display control board uses the signal as a trigger or as a condition for the information communication unit A configuration may be adopted in which an image is displayed (for example, read from a ROM provided on a display control board and displayed). As this display method, the related image as described above may be displayed in a part in a configuration combined with an image such as symbol variation or symbol stop, and based on establishment of a predetermined condition, symbol variation or You may make it switch to a related image without displaying the image regarding a symbol stop.

  Specifically, the information communication unit can be configured to be displaceable in the vicinity of the display device on which the explanation information is displayed.

  According to the above configuration, since the information communication unit is configured to be displaceable in the vicinity of the display device, the information communication unit and the display device are easily related in terms of position, and it is easy to improve performance, and the information communication unit However, since the player who pays attention to the screen of the display device is unavoidable, the presence of the information communication unit is extremely high. As described above, examples of the configuration in which the information communication unit is disposed in the vicinity of the display device include a configuration in which the information communication unit is incorporated in a component provided with the display device. An example in which the information communication unit is attached to a frame (hereinafter also referred to as a display device frame or a casing) arranged around the display screen in FIG.

  Moreover, in the thing described in the means 10, more specifically, it can comprise so that the displacement control means which controls the displacement of the said information communication part may be provided.

  In this way, if the displacement of the information communication unit is changed by control, the timing and position setting of the information communication unit to be displaced can be arbitrarily set, such as incorporating into the effect related to the gaming state etc. The preferred configuration is capable of creating many novel aspects using the information communication unit. Also, in addition to such effects on production, there is also an advantage in performing information communication such as setting the position of the information communication unit in an easy-to-understand manner for the player by setting the position of the information communication unit, The configuration is extremely useful.

  Further, in the case of including the displacement control unit as described above, the displacement control unit can be configured to control the information communication unit to be displaced forward of the display screen in the display device. If comprised in this way, an information communication part will be located ahead of a display apparatus, and an information communication part will become very conspicuous, and it will also become a positional relationship which is easy to relate the information communication part with the display mode of a display apparatus. . Specifically, the information communication unit can be controlled to be displaced forward of the display screen based on establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, a condition such as information transmission preparation completion).

Means 11. Comprising display control means for controlling a display image of the display device;
11. The gaming machine according to claim 10, wherein the display control means performs display control so that images displayed on the information communication unit and the display device are related.

  If it does in this way, it will become a suitable composition which associates and produces an information communication part and a display picture, and it will become possible to perform a novel cooperation production, without taking a complicated composition.

  Specifically, in the device described in the means 11, it is possible to control to display an effect image for performing an effect related to the information communication unit. In this way, since the effect image related to the information communication unit is displayed, the user is more interested in the effect image than the normal effect image, and the enjoyment increases. Specifically, for example, the information communication unit itself or a part in which the information communication unit is incorporated can be formed into a characteristic shape, and effect images such as still images and moving images related to the shape can be displayed. Such effect images can be displayed together with generally used symbol variation display (for example, display around the symbol variation portion or display overlapped with the symbol variation portion), or information on the symbol variation display itself. The effect may be enhanced synergistically by creating an effect image related to the communication unit, or by making the background image an effect image related to the information communication unit. When the effect image is displayed, it may be switched and displayed so that the symbol variation display is not performed. Note that the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and various types of effect images can be displayed as long as the effect image is related to the information communication unit, and the method of displaying the effect image is also various.

  Means 12. The display control means controls to display an effect image for performing an effect related to the information communication unit, and further controls to display the explanation information together with the display of the effect image. The gaming machine according to means 11, which is characterized by the above.

  If comprised in this way, since it will become the aspect that the explanatory information regarding an information communication part will be displayed, the player can acquire the knowledge regarding an information communication part, and interest in an information communication part with the knowledge acquisition And the resistance to potential new technology that the player has can be effectively removed. Therefore, for example, even if the “gaming machine configured to be able to communicate information with a mobile communication terminal” itself, or its gaming method or operation method, does not penetrate the player, explanation information has been obtained. The player can play the game smoothly based on the explanation information, and on the other hand, by devising the display timing and illustration of such explanation information, it is also possible to improve the performance, which is very useful It becomes a high composition.

Means 13. Comprising display control means for controlling a display image of the display device;
The gaming machine according to any one of means 10 to 12, wherein the display control means controls the display device to display an image corresponding to the displacement of the information communication unit.

  In this way, not only the advantage that the display image changes due to the displacement of the information communication unit can be performed, but also the effect that the player can be notified of the displacement of the information communication unit in the form of the display image. Also play. That is, even if the player should overlook the displacement of the information communication unit, it is possible to detect the displacement of the information communication unit even if the display mode changes.

Means 14. The information communication unit is controlled to switch between at least two positions, a predetermined first position and a second position different from the first position;
The display control means performs control so that the display mode when the information communication unit is in the first position and the display mode when the information communication unit is in the second position are switched, and at least one of the display modes 14. The gaming machine according to claim 13, wherein control is performed so that explanation information corresponding to the position of the game is displayed.

  In this way, the display image is switched in correspondence with the displacement of the information communication unit, so that the player can reliably detect that the information communication unit has been displaced, and the displacement is not overlooked. In addition, for example, when it reaches a special state, if it is controlled so that the displacement of the information communication unit and the aspect of the display image are switched together, not only can the change be detected instantaneously, but also enjoy the effect on the state change, Satisfaction with games is further enhanced. Further, since the explanation information corresponding to the position of the information communication unit is displayed, the explanation information corresponding to the state can be appropriately displayed.

  Means 15. The display control unit performs control so that a display mode when information communication is performed and a display mode when information communication is not performed are switched, and performs the information communication at least in a display mode when information communication is performed. The gaming machine according to means 13 or 14, wherein the explanation information corresponding to the case is displayed.

  In this way, the player can see at a glance whether the player is in the state of information communication or not in the state of information communication based on the display image of the display means, and various changes can be made at the time of switching. It is also possible to produce an unprecedented production by giving a production. For example, it is possible to improve the performance by providing a notice effect informing that the communication status will be changed or a display after switching as a special display mode. Various display effects are possible. Furthermore, when information communication is performed, explanation information corresponding to the case of the information communication is displayed, so that the explanation information is displayed at a necessary appropriate timing.

  Means 16. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7, wherein the display device on which the explanation information is displayed is provided outside the game board.

  In this way, if a display device is provided outside the game board and the explanation information is displayed on the display device, another display device can be used without using the symbol display device provided in the game board. For example, the operation explanation information, the communication state, and the like can be displayed on another display device without interrupting the symbol display.

  Further, in the device described in the means 16, the display device can be arranged outside the gaming machine main body in a configuration associated with the gaming machine main body.

  Thus, a display device associated with the gaming machine main body is provided outside the gaming machine main body (for example, provided on the upper part of the gaming machine main body, etc., and associated with the gaming machine, If a device that displays the number of starts from the previous jackpot is provided, and an information communication unit is arranged in the vicinity of the display device, it is better not to incorporate such an information communication unit in the gaming machine at the time of manufacture. Effective when good. For example, this is effective when the manufacturer of the gaming machine body is different from the manufacturer that manufactures such an information communication unit. Further, it is effective even when the parts installation space is extremely small in the gaming machine main body.

  Further, in any of the gaming machines according to any of the means 1 to 16, an operation unit for performing an operation related to information transmission between the gaming machine and the portable communication terminal can be provided.

  By providing such an operation unit, a player can be involved in information transmission / reception. Specifically, this operation unit may be configured as an information transmission request operation unit (for example, a transmission request button) for requesting information transmission from the gaming machine to the portable communication terminal, and requesting display of explanation information It may be configured as an operation unit for requesting explanation information. In this way, the player can request information transmission at an arbitrary timing, or can request display of necessary information.

  In any of the above means, the information communication unit can be configured to output light or electromagnetic waves with directivity as an information transmission medium, and the information transmission medium is placed in the vicinity of the display device. It can be configured to output in a direction substantially perpendicular to the board surface of the game board. If the information transmission medium is output in a direction orthogonal to the board surface of the game board in this way, the information will go only to the player side without going to the left and right game board side, which effectively prevents information crosstalk and the like. Can be prevented.

  Means 17. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 16, wherein the gaming machine is configured as a slot machine.

  With such a configuration, the slot machine and the portable communication terminal can be communicated with each other, and a suitable slot machine is provided that can provide useful information desired by the player during the information communication.

  Specifically, in the device described in the means 17, the display device and the information communication unit are disposed in the vicinity in the same housing, and each is integrated with the housing or incorporated in the housing. It can be set as the structure arrange | positioned with a form. In this way, in the slot machine, the display device and the information communication unit are arranged close to each other, and they are arranged in the same housing, so that the installation space can be efficiently reduced. In addition, the information communication unit can be arranged in the gaming machine without being arranged in the gaming machine island or the lending device, and the manufacturing cost, parts management cost, etc. can be reduced.

  Means 18. 18. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 and means 17, wherein the information communication unit is configured as a Bluetooth communication antenna capable of Bluetooth communication.

  If it does in this way, it will become a suitable composition for performing wireless communication between a game machine and a portable communication terminal, and information transmission or information reception can be performed smoothly. And by Bluetooth communication, useful information can be easily exchanged between the gaming machine and the portable communication terminal. As this Bluetooth communication antenna, for example, a chip antenna can be preferably used. Note that in any of the gaming machines described in any of the above means, a communication specification based on Bluetooth can be used as a communication specification between the portable communication terminal and the gaming machine.

  Means 19. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 18, wherein an area in which communication is possible with the portable communication terminal is formed near the front of the display device.

  According to the configuration of the means 19, since the information can be acquired as long as the portable communication terminal is placed in the vicinity of the display device that is most noticeable in the gaming machine, the player can easily grasp the information acquisition position. And a clear mark for adjusting the position of the mobile communication terminal when acquiring information. In addition, a device configuration that makes it easy to use a display device when transmitting and receiving information (for example, a device configuration that makes it easy to see explanation information during communication), and a configuration that easily adds various added values. Specifically, for example, the information communication unit can output infrared rays, electromagnetic waves, and other information transmission media toward the front vicinity of the display device.

  Means 20. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 19, wherein the information communication unit is disposed in the vicinity of the display device.

  According to the configuration of the means 20, since the information communication unit is arranged in the vicinity of the display device that is most noticeable in the gaming machine, the user can easily find the arrangement of the information communication unit. Thus, the optimum location for information acquisition (that is, the optimum position where the portable communication terminal is held to perform information acquisition) can be effectively grasped without searching for a long time. Furthermore, in order to indicate where such an information communication unit is located, of course, even if not instructed or when the player cannot find the instruction, it will be in the eyes of the player. It will be possible to play the game smoothly. In addition, the display device can be easily used when transmitting and receiving information, and various added values can be easily added. Specifically, for example, when the position of the information communication unit is indicated by the explanation information, the information communication unit is arranged in the vicinity, so that the position instruction is extremely easy, and the mobile communication terminal is used for communication. Since it is arranged in the vicinity of the display device, the explanatory information is displayed in the immediate vicinity of the arranged mobile communication terminal, and can be confirmed while comparing both.

  Means 21. The information communication unit includes an information transmission unit that transmits information handled in the gaming machine as a signal that can be received by the portable communication terminal. Gaming machine.

  In this way, the user can easily acquire the information handled in the gaming machine with the mobile communication terminal, and the information can be used for various purposes. It becomes. And when trying to utilize the information from a gaming machine, explanation information is provided and it becomes a structure which many users can use easily and without trouble. Therefore, it becomes a structure which can permeate | transmit the novel game form which utilizes such information widely to many users.

Means 22. A state detecting means for detecting the occurrence or progress of a specific gaming state, and an information creating means for creating game information representing the occurrence or progress of the specific gaming state detected by the state detecting means,
The gaming machine according to means 21, wherein the gaming information is transmitted from the information transmitting unit as information handled in the gaming machine.

  Thus, if the game information created in the gaming machine is transmitted from the information transmission unit to the mobile communication terminal, the game information can be used for various purposes. And if such game information is transmitted to a mobile communication terminal and used, extremely useful information can be used in terms of granting profits to users, marketing, etc., but the user looks for an information transmission unit. If you don't like it or think it is troublesome, even if it is useful information, you may not be able to use it effectively. In other words, if the information communication operation is difficult to understand, or if it is not in an easy-to-use position, the search and operation may become troublesome and may cause the user to leave, especially for new users. Otherwise, it may be difficult to use. On the other hand, according to the above-described configuration, not only when such a gaming method using mobile communication has permeated, but also when it does not generally permeate, there is useful explanatory information for the user. Since the game progresses smoothly, the user can communicate without feeling stress and can effectively increase the number of users. As a result, the game information and the user information are used. Various business forms can be created.

  Means 23. 23. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 22, wherein the information communication unit includes an information receiving unit configured to receive information transmitted from the mobile communication terminal.

  In this way, even when information is transmitted from the portable communication terminal to the gaming machine, the preferred configuration facilitates the communication. The information transmitting unit and the information receiving unit are arranged in the same unit (for example, in the same chip) (for example, a configuration in which an infrared light emitting element and an infrared light receiving element are arranged adjacent to each other), and the unit can perform bidirectional communication. You may comprise as a transmission / reception unit (for example, infrared light-receiving / emitting part, a transmission / reception antenna, etc.). In this way, it contributes to downsizing of the apparatus and reduction of installation space.

  Moreover, in the thing described in the means 23, it can comprise so that the game machine state change means which changes the state of the said game machine based on the information from the said mobile communication terminal received in the said information receiving part.

  In this way, the state of the gaming machine can be changed by the user's operation, and further, when changing the gaming machine state, information from the mobile communication terminal will be sent. As a result, various gaming machine states can be created. According to the present invention, when the gaming machine state is changed, information required by the user can be provided as explanatory information. Therefore, even if an unprecedented novel gaming method is used, the user can smoothly It will be possible to understand. The change of the gaming machine state is not limited to the change of the display mode and the operation mode on the gaming board, but may be any change as long as the state of the gaming machine is changed. For example, the state may be changed so as to give a special benefit to the player, or the game state may not be changed. For example, data sent from the user may be simply stored in the gaming machine for later use.

  In addition, as the gaming machine state changing means, a gaming state changing means for changing a gaming state generated in the gaming machine can be provided. Thereby, the gaming state is changed by the information from the mobile communication terminal, and the user can change the gaming state by his / her own operation. For changing the gaming state, for example, various display methods such as changing the display mode of the symbol display device or changing from a normal gaming state to a gaming state that gives a special benefit to the player are used. Can do.

The perspective view shown about the gaming machine concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. Schematic configuration diagram of a game board in a gaming machine Conceptual diagram showing a state where communication is performed between a gaming machine and a portable communication terminal Block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the communication unit Front view illustrating a mobile phone Block diagram illustrating the hardware configuration of a mobile phone Flow chart illustrating special electric accessory control routine Flowchart for explaining the continuation of FIG. 7 of the special electric accessory control routine Flowchart explaining the symbol variation start processing routine Flowchart explaining establishment variation processing routine Flowchart explaining gaming state storage processing routine Chart showing examples of detection of probability changing signal, jackpot signal, and probability jackpot signal The figure which shows the example of memory | storage of the game state data in a game state storage area Flowchart explaining game information transmission main routine Flowchart explaining game information creation / transmission processing routine Explanatory drawing which shows the format (data structure of game information) of a transmission buffer, and the storage example of a transmission buffer Explanatory drawing showing an example of message display Explanatory drawing showing a message display example on a mobile phone The figure which shows the example of memory | storage of the game information received by the mobile telephone The figure which shows the example in which the game state data and the time point data were memorize | stored in the game state storage area in the modification. The figure which shows the example of memory | storage of the game information received by the mobile telephone in a modification A perspective view illustrating a gaming machine according to a third embodiment The perspective view which shows the example different from FIG. 22 in 3rd Embodiment. The perspective view which shows the principal part of the game machine which concerns on 4th Embodiment. The conceptual diagram which shows notionally the slot machine which is the principal part of the game machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment. The perspective view which shows the modification 1 of the slot machine of FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows the example of arrangement | positioning of the mobile telephone in the slot machine of FIG. The perspective view which shows the modification 2 of FIG. Schematic showing the main part of the gaming machine according to the eighth embodiment Schematic configuration diagram showing the internal configuration of the character portion in the gaming machine of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the game information transmission main routine in 8th Embodiment Explanatory drawing illustrating the operation mode of the character part and the display mode of the display device during communication

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a gaming machine of the present invention is embodied in a pachinko machine will be described with reference to the drawings.

  A plurality of pachinko machines 1 according to the present embodiment are arranged side by side in the upper part of the counter base of the pachinko islands installed in the game hall. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a front frame 2 at the front, and a glass door frame 3 is attached to the front frame 2. The glass door frame 3 is supported by the front frame 2 so as to be openable and closable by a vertical hinge (not shown), and a metal frame in which glass is fitted, and a synthetic resin frame (hereinafter referred to as “resin frame” fitted in the frame). ")". A game board 7 shown in FIG. 2 is arranged behind the glass door frame 3. The game board 7 has a substantially circular game area, and a first type start port 4, a special display device (hereinafter simply referred to as “display device”) 5, and a grand prize winning port 6 are provided in the game region. The first type starting port 4 is provided with a path for a game ball, and a blade 4a is supported at the path entrance so as to be openable and closable. The display device 5 can be configured as a symbol display device that dynamically displays symbols, for example.

  At the lower part of the glass door frame 3, an upper tray 3a from which prize balls are paid out is mounted. A lower tray 2a is mounted below the window hole of the front frame 2. The lower receiving tray 2a discharges and stores extra balls such as a winning ball that cannot fit into the upper receiving tray 3a, a punched ball extracted from the upper receiving tray 3a, or a foul ball from the outlet of the extra ball. A launching handle 17 for launching a game ball is mounted on the right side of the lower tray 2a in the front frame 2 so as to be rotatable. A motor (not shown) as a driving means is mounted on the back side of the front frame 2 corresponding to the firing handle 17, and the motor is driven by the turning operation of the firing handle 17. Are intermittently operated, and the elasticity is adjusted according to the rotation angle of the firing handle 17. Therefore, a ball launcher is constituted by the motor and the hitting ball.

  The display device 5 is provided above the first type start port 4 and includes a screen 5a formed of a liquid crystal display (LCD). Various kinds of images are displayed on the screen 5a. As one of them, a left symbol row 8, a middle symbol row 9, and a right symbol row 10 are displayed. The number of design rows is not limited to the above (3 rows), and may be 1 row, 2 rows, 4 rows or more. Each of the symbol rows 8 to 10 is composed of a plurality of symbols made up of numbers, symbols and the like.

  In the display device 5, the symbol variation in the symbol rows 8 to 10 is started by winning a game ball at the first type starting port 4. The symbol variation is stopped in the order of the left symbol row 8, the right symbol row 10, and the middle symbol row 9, but this is only an example and may be stopped in another order. When symbol variations in all symbol sequences 8 to 10 are stopped, a combination of symbols (hereinafter referred to as “stop symbols”) displayed is a predetermined combination (specific display result, hereinafter referred to as “hit combination”). ), That is, a combination of the same type of symbols (for example, 777) when the symbols of the same type are arranged along the jackpot line. This combination of stop symbols is hereinafter referred to as “big hit symbol”. In this embodiment, there are a total of five types of jackpot lines: one that extends in the horizontal direction (upper, middle, and lower three types) and one that extends in the diagonal direction (two types, lower right and lower left). Not limited to. For example, the number of jackpot lines is one, and it may be what is usually called “one line”. When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric combination is activated, and a jackpot gaming state as a special gaming state advantageous to the player arrives, and it becomes possible to acquire more prize balls.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 enters the reach gaming state prior to the occurrence of the big hit gaming state. Here, the reach game state means a state immediately before the big hit game state, and if it falls down, the symbol variation in the right symbol row 10 stops on the big hit line with the same kind of symbols as the stop symbol in the left symbol row 8 In addition, after that, if the symbol variation in the middle symbol row 9 is stopped with the same kind of symbols as the stopped symbols in the left and right symbol rows 8 and 10, a combination of jackpots is finally included. In addition, when the symbol variation stops, the game changes in a combination that results in a big hit gaming state, and when it stops at that symbol, when it finally becomes a big hit gaming state, the state in the variation is also included in the reach gaming state. This is usually called full rotation (all symbols) reach.

  The special winning opening 6 is provided below the first type starting opening 4 and includes one V zone 11, two passages 12 and 13, and a shutter 14. The shutter 14 is operated by a prize winning solenoid (hereinafter simply referred to as “solenoid”) 15 to open and close the V zone 11 and the entrances of the passages 12 and 13.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 3 is provided with a start port switch 18, a V zone switch 19 and a count switch 20. The start port switch 18 detects winning of a game ball to the first type start port 4. The V zone switch 19 detects the winning of the game ball in the V zone 11, and the count switch 20 detects the winning of the game ball in the big winning opening 6. In addition, a control device 21 is provided to drive and control the solenoid 15 and the display device 5 based on the detection results of the switches 18 to 20, respectively. The control device 21 includes a read memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to the ROM control program. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation result by the CPU. In more detail, the control device 21 includes a main board that performs the main control of the pachinko machine 1, a display control board that controls each unit according to a signal from the main board, a volume adjustment board, an LED board, and a payout control board. In order to prevent illegal signals from being input to the main board, the signal transmission direction is only one direction from the main board to the sub board. In addition, the display control board (not shown) can be configured to include, for example, a CPU and storage means (ROM, RAM, etc.), and the ROM includes a control program and various image data such as moving images and still images. Can be stored. And as this image data, explanation information related to the above information communication (for example, operation explanation information, explanation information of communication state, explanation information of communication preparation state, position instruction information, explanation information for notifying that approach detection has been made) In addition, an effect image for effecting a game (design variation, symbol stop image, background image, other image related to the effect, etc.) can be stored, and is required by the CPU provided on the display control board. It is possible to perform control so that an image to be displayed is appropriately selected and displayed on the display device 5. In this case, the storage means (here, ROM) in the display control board is used as explanation information storage means, communication state information storage means, preparation judgment result explanation information storage means, operation explanation information storage means, and position instruction information storage means. The CPU in the display control board functions as display control means.

  Further, such explanation information and effect image may be configured as a single image, respectively, or may have a plurality of types of functions. For example, an image for performing both operation explanation and position instruction, or an image for performing both presentation and explanation may be stored. In addition, each single type of image may be stored as data, and may be appropriately combined (for example, combined as a plurality of layers, divided into a plurality of screen areas and combined), or switched and displayed. Such explanation information may be provided in another storage means (for example, storage means (ROM 37, etc.) in the communication unit 30). The storage configuration of the image data of the description information and the display control method shown in this embodiment are merely examples, and other configuration methods may be used as long as the configuration information can be displayed.

  As one of the controls by the CPU, there is a so-called probability variation in which the occurrence probability of the big hit gaming state is varied according to the condition. Specifically, a low probability mode that generates a jackpot gaming state with a low probability of about 1/300, and a high probability mode that generates a jackpot gaming state with a high probability of about 1/60, which is about five times as high The probability mode is switched according to the type of jackpot symbol. That is, if the jackpot symbol is a predetermined special symbol (eg, odd symbol), the high probability mode is set, and if it is a predetermined normal symbol (eg, even symbol), the low probability mode is set. Note that the multiple of the occurrence probability in the high probability mode with respect to the occurrence probability in the low probability mode may be a value other than the above-described value (about 5).

  An external connection terminal plate 16 is connected to the output port of the CPU. The external connection terminal plate 16 includes hall computer output terminals 16 </ b> A to 16 </ b> D connected to the hall computer and communication unit output terminals 16 a to 16 d connected to the communication unit 30.

  Here, the output terminals 16A and 16a output a “probability changing signal” indicating that the high probability mode described above is being performed. Further, the output terminals 16B and 16b output a “big hit signal” indicating that a big hit is being generated. Further, the output terminals 16C and 16c output a “probability change jackpot signal” indicating that a jackpot is being generated by a predetermined special symbol (for example, an odd symbol). Further, the output terminals 16D and 16c output a “firing switch signal” indicating whether or not a game ball is being fired by the ball launching device.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the communication unit 30 is disposed in the vicinity of the display device 5 provided in the center of the game board and in the same casing as the part in which the display device 5 is incorporated (that is, around the display device). It is an apparatus for infrared communication with a mobile phone 200 (see FIGS. 5 and 6: described later) as a mobile communication terminal possessed by the player. The communication unit 30 includes a notification lamp 31 as a notification unit, an infrared light emitting unit 33 as an information communication unit (specifically, as an information transmission unit), and an information communication unit (specifically, information reception). As an infrared light receiving unit 34. More specifically, as shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the communication unit 30 includes a notification lamp 31, an infrared light emitting unit 33, an infrared light receiving unit 34, an interface circuit (I / F) 35, a CPU 36, A ROM 37 and a RAM 38 are provided.

  The notification lamp 31 is a lamp for visually notifying the player that the communication unit 30 is ready to transmit game information. The notification lamp 31 is turned on when there is game information that can be transmitted, and is turned off when there is no game information that can be transmitted. In addition, when the game information is transmitted from the infrared light emitting unit 33, the notification lamp 31 blinks and turns off when the transmission is completed.

  The infrared light emitting unit 33 as the information transmitting unit is arranged as a light emitting device that is arranged in the vicinity of the display device 5 and transmits game information and the like as an infrared signal to the mobile phone 200. The infrared signal emitted from the infrared light emitting unit 33 has directivity, and the infrared signal is output in a direction substantially orthogonal to the board surface of the game board 7 in the vicinity of the display device 5.

  The infrared light receiving unit 34 as an information receiving unit is arranged in the vicinity of the display device 5 similarly to the information transmitting unit, and is configured as a light receiving device for receiving an infrared signal transmitted from the mobile phone 200. Since the infrared signal has directivity as described above, the infrared light receiving unit 208 and the infrared light emitting unit 209 of the mobile phone 200 are opposed to the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light receiving unit 34 of the communication unit 30. Thus, the pachinko machine 1 and the mobile phone 200 are identified as communication partners. Moreover, since an infrared signal is output toward the front (player side) from the infrared light emitting unit 33, the infrared signal does not interfere between adjacent pachinko machines.

  In the present invention, the communication method, the hardware configuration of the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the light receiving unit 34, and the like can be used, for example, according to a communication standard defined by IrDA (InfraRed Data Association). In the embodiment, an example in which the infrared light emitting unit and the light receiving unit are configured as a single device is shown. Hereinafter, the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light receiving unit 34 are collectively referred to as infrared light receiving and emitting units 33 and 34.

  The interface unit 35 is connected to the communication unit output terminals 16a to 16d of the external connection terminal plate 16 via a communication line, and outputs a “probable change signal”, “big hit signal”, “probable big hit” respectively output from each terminal. This is an electronic circuit for inputting a “signal” and a “fire switch signal” to the CPU 36.

  The CPU 36 is a control device for controlling each part of the communication unit 30, and reads a control program from the ROM 37 and executes it. The CPU 36 can function as an essential part of the information creation means, communication state information generation means, transmission preparation determination means, storage state determination means, reception state detection means, and reception preparation determination means shown in the above means. It is. In FIG. 4, the signal is transmitted from the CPU 36 to the display device 5. Specifically, the signal is transmitted to the display control board, and the display control board is configured by the display control board. Can be controlled.

  The ROM 37 is a read-only storage medium that stores a control program for controlling each part of the communication unit 30 and various data. In place of the ROM provided on the display control board, the ROM 37 may function as explanation information storage means such as communication state explanation information storage means and operation explanation information storage means shown in the above means.

  The RAM 38 is a rewritable storage medium having a work area used by the CPU 36, a game state storage area 38a, and a transmission buffer 38b for transmitting game information.

  The nonvolatile memory 39 is a writable nonvolatile storage medium for storing a game information counter 39a described later in a nonvolatile manner. The value of the game information counter 39a stored in the nonvolatile memory 39 is stored and held even after the pachinko machine 1 is powered off.

  In the example of FIG. 1, an operation unit for performing operations related to information transmission between the pachinko machine 1 and the mobile phone 200 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 2 a in the front frame 2. Specifically, this operation unit is configured as a transmission request button 32 for requesting information transmission to the pachinko machine 1, and when the transmission request button 32 is pressed, the operation is triggered from the pachinko machine 1 to the mobile phone. Information transmission to 200 is started. This transmission request button 32 is configured as a push button for requesting the communication unit 30 to start transmission of game information, and is ready for transmission from the pachinko machine 1, that is, the above-described notification lamp 31 is turned on. Pressing is accepted only during transmission, and transmission is not started even if the transmission request button 32 is pressed in another state.

  When the transmission request button 32 is pressed while the notification lamp 31 is lit, the notification lamp 31 starts blinking and the transmission of game information by an infrared signal from the infrared light emitting unit 33 is started. Although the operation unit has a button configuration here, any configuration such as an operation lever, a touch panel, or the like that can be operated from the outside by the player may be used. In addition, although an operation unit is provided here for performing a trigger input for information transmission, any operation can be applied to other uses as long as it is an information input operation related to information transmission. For example, a plurality of items may be displayed in a selectable manner on the display screen, and any of them may be selected by operating the operation unit. As an example, for example, the player can select whether to request information transmission from the gaming machine or to request explanation information (for example, operation explanation) related to information communication, and perform processing corresponding to the selection operation. You may make it perform. Note that the operation unit (transmission request button 32) can be arranged at any location in the gaming machine, and the number is not limited to one and may be plural. For example, a description information request button and a transmission request button may be provided separately.

  Next, the configuration of the mobile phone 200 that performs infrared communication with the communication unit 30 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. As shown in the front view of FIG. 5, the mobile phone 200 includes a case 202, a key operation unit 204, a liquid crystal panel (display unit) 206, an infrared light receiving unit 208, and an infrared light emitting unit 209. The key operation unit 204 is disposed on the front case unit 203 of the case 202, and includes a cross key, a power key, a function key, an on-hook key (start key), a clear key, and a character / number key (ten key). It is configured. The liquid crystal panel 206 is disposed inside an opening 202 a formed in the case 202. The infrared light receiving unit 208 is disposed on the upper part 202 b of the case 202 together with the infrared light emitting unit 209.

  Next, the electric circuit configuration of the mobile phone 200 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. In addition to the liquid crystal panel 206, the infrared light receiving unit 208, and the infrared light emitting unit 209, the mobile phone 200 includes a wireless unit 210, an audio circuit 212, a receiver 214, a microphone 216, a transmission / reception antenna 218, a nonvolatile memory 220, a control unit (micro Computer) 222 and secondary battery 224. The radio unit 210 is controlled by the control unit 222 to transmit / receive to / from the base station using radio waves as a medium through the transmission / reception antenna 218. The audio circuit 212 outputs the reception signal output from the radio unit 210 through the control unit 222 to the receiver 214 and outputs the audio signal output from the microphone 216 to the radio unit 210 through the control unit 222 as a transmission signal.

  The receiver 214 converts the reception signal output from the audio circuit 212 into reception audio and outputs it. The microphone 216 converts the transmission audio emitted from the operator into an audio signal and outputs it to the audio circuit 212. The nonvolatile memory 220 stores various data and various programs in a nonvolatile manner. Note that a game information receiving program for receiving game information from the communication unit 30 is downloaded from, for example, an Internet homepage operated by a gaming machine manufacturer or the like and stored in the nonvolatile memory 220. The secondary battery 224 supplies power to each circuit. The control unit 222 includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and performs telephone call processing, e-mail creation / transmission processing, and Internet processing.

  Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. 7 to 10 show various routines executed by the control device 21. Each processing of these routines is executed based on the counter group and the flag F.

  The counter group includes a round counter R, a winning counter P, and a probability variation counter C. The round counter R is for counting the number of rounds, and the winning counter P is for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening 6 based on the detection result of the count switch 20. The probability variation counter C is used to determine the end of the high probability mode, and takes values of “2”, “1”, and “0”. The initial values of the counters R, P, and C are all “0”.

  In addition, the counter group includes an internal random number counter for determining occurrence of a big hit gaming state, an outreach random number counter for determining outreach, etc., a respective symbol counter for determining stop symbols, and a reach And a reach type counter for determining the type of operation. Here, the outreach by the outreach random number counter refers to a state in which the winning combination is not finally made after the above-described reach gaming state. The flag F is used to determine whether or not a game ball has won a prize in the V zone 11, and is set to “0” when no winning is detected by the V zone switch 19. 1 ”. It has already been explained that there are two types of probability modes, a low probability mode and a high probability mode, but the low probability mode is set as the initial value.

  When the game is started by the player, the control device 21 first starts the first type of game ball based on the detection result of the start port switch 18 in step S10 of the special electric accessory control routine of FIG. It is determined whether or not there is a winning for the mouth 4. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the special electric accessory control routine is terminated, and if it is satisfied, each value of the internal random number counter and the outlier reach random number counter is acquired and the value of each symbol counter is set in step S20. On the basis of the symbol sequences 8 to 10, the symbol is removed and acquired. Acquisition here refers to a process of reading the value of each counter and storing the value in a memory.

  Next, a symbol variation start process is executed in step S30. Specifically, in step S31 of FIG. 9, the symbols in the symbol rows 8 to 10 are variably displayed on the display device 5, respectively. This display makes it appear to the player that the three reels of left, middle and right are rotating. In step S32, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter is the same as the jackpot value. As the jackpot value, two types of values (low probability jackpot value and high probability jackpot value) are prepared. The former is a value for generating the jackpot gaming state with the low probability described above, and the latter is a value for generating with a high probability. For example, when the internal random number counter is a value that is updated every predetermined time in the range of “0” to “299”, “7” is set as the low probability jackpot value, and “7”, “17” , “27”, “37”, “47” are the jackpot values for high probability. Then, the probability that the jackpot gaming state will be 1/300 when the low probability jackpot value is used as the jackpot value, and 1/60 when the high probability jackpot value is used as the jackpot value. When the low probability mode is set in the previous control cycle, the low probability jackpot value is selected as the jackpot value. When the high probability mode is set, the high probability jackpot value is selected as the jackpot value.

  If the determination condition of step S32 is satisfied, the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit value is stored in the memory as a stop symbol in step S33. On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S32 is not satisfied, it is determined in step S34 whether or not the value of the outreach random number counter is the same as the predetermined outreach value. If this determination condition is satisfied, in step S35, a symbol corresponding to the detach reach value (hereinafter referred to as “disconnect reach symbol”) is stored in the memory as a stop symbol. If the determination condition in step S34 is not satisfied, the off symbol in step S20 is stored in the memory as a stop symbol in step S36. Then, after storing the stop symbol in the above steps S33, S35, S36, the symbol variation start processing routine is terminated.

  After the process of step S30 (symbol variation start process) is performed as described above, the symbols in the left and right symbol rows 8 and 10 are stored in any of the steps S33, S35, and S36 in step S40 of FIG. Replace with the stopped symbol. The symbol fluctuations in the left and right symbol rows 8 and 10 are stopped by the symbol after replacement.

  In step S50, the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol row 9 is stopped. Subsequently, in step S60, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination is a jackpot combination. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the special electric accessory control routine is terminated. If it is satisfied, a big hit signal ON is output to the output terminals 16B and 16b in step S70. Further, in step S80, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol is a special symbol (in this case, an odd symbol). If the symbol is a special symbol (step S80: Yes), the probability variation jackpot signal ON is output in step S90. Output to 16C and 16c. Subsequently, in step S100, the round counter R is reset. In step S110, the winning counter P is reset and the flag F is set to “0”.

  Subsequently, the solenoid 15 is excited in step S120 of FIG. Then, the shutter 14 falls and the passage entrance of the special winning opening 6 is opened. With this opening, it is possible to win the game ball in the V zone 11 and the passages 12 and 13. In step S130, the round counter R is incremented by "1".

  Next, in step S140, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning counter P is equal to or less than a predetermined value Pmax. If this determination condition is satisfied, it is determined in step S150 whether or not the scheduled closing time of the special winning opening 6 is yet. If this determination condition is satisfied (step S150: Yes), the process returns to step S140. As a result, after the start of opening the grand prize winning opening 6, as long as more than Pmax game balls are won or the scheduled closing time comes, the big winning opening 6 continues to be opened. On the other hand, if any one of the determination conditions in steps S140 and S150 is not satisfied, the solenoid 15 is demagnetized in step S160. Then, the shutter 14 is raised, and the passage entrance of the special winning opening 6 is closed.

  In step S170, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter R is equal to or less than Rmax. If this determination condition is satisfied, it is determined in step S180 whether or not the flag F is “1”. If the determination condition of step S180 is satisfied (step S180: Yes), the process returns to step S110 of FIG. Therefore, once the big hit gaming state occurs, the big winning opening 6 repeats the open / close cycle until the game ball wins the V zone 11 at most Rmax times. For example, when the predetermined value Pmax is set to “10”, the opening time of the big prize opening 6 is set to “about 29.5” seconds, and the predetermined value Rmax is set to “16”, the big prize is won. After the opening of the mouth 6, when one of the following conditions is satisfied: (1) 10 game balls win the grand prize opening 6, or (2) about 29.5 seconds have passed. The mouth 6 is closed. The opening / closing cycle of the big winning opening 6 is repeated up to 16 times on condition that the game ball is won in the V zone 11. If either one of the determination conditions in steps S170 and S180 is not satisfied, “big hit signal OFF” is output to the output terminals 16B and 16b in step S190. Further, in step S200, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol is a special symbol (in this case, an odd symbol). If the symbol is a special symbol (step S200: Yes), the probability variation jackpot signal OFF is output in step S210. Output to 16C and 16c. Subsequently, a probability variation process is executed in step S220, and then the special electric accessory control routine is terminated.

  In the probability variation processing routine of FIG. 10, it is determined in step S221 whether or not the big hit symbol is a normal symbol (in this case, an even symbol). If this determination condition is not satisfied (step S221: No), that is, if the jackpot symbol is a special symbol (odd symbol), whether or not the probability variation counter C is “0” in step S227 (high probability mode) If the probability variation counter C is “0” (in the high probability mode) (S227: Yes), in step S228, the probability variation in-progress signal ON is output to the output terminals 16A and 16a. Output to. Subsequently, in step S229, the high probability mode is set, and the probability variation counter C is set to “2”. After executing the processing of step S229, the probability variation processing routine is terminated. Thus, when the big hit gaming state is continuously generated with the special symbol (odd symbol) during the high probability, the high probability mode is continued.

  On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S221 is satisfied, that is, if the big hit symbol is a normal symbol (even symbol), it is determined in step S222 whether the probability variation counter C is not "0". If the determination condition is not satisfied (C = 0), the probability variation processing routine is terminated. If the determination condition is satisfied (C = 2, 1), the probability variation counter C is decremented by “1” in step S223. In step S224, it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter C is “0”. If this determination condition is not satisfied (C = 1), the probability variation processing routine is terminated. If the determination condition is satisfied (C = 0), in step S225, the probability changing signal OFF is output to the output terminals 16A and 16a. In step S226, the low probability mode is set. Once the high probability mode is set in this way, the probability is high until the probability variation counter C becomes “0”, that is, after the high probability mode is set, until the big hit gaming state is continuously generated twice with an even number of symbols. The mode continues. When the big hit gaming state with an even number of symbols continues twice, the high probability mode ends and the mode is switched to the low probability mode.

  Note that the processing procedure in the present embodiment is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the symbol variation process (step S31) may be performed after the stop symbol storage process (steps S33, S35, S36).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when it is detected that the game ball has won the first type starting port 4, the values of the respective counters are acquired and the symbol columns 8 to 10 are variably displayed. A stop symbol is stored based on the value of each counter, and the symbol variation is stopped by the stop symbol. If the combination of symbols displayed when the game is stopped is a big hit combination, a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player occurs, and the big winning slot 6 is played until the game ball has won a maximum of Rmax times in the V zone 11. The open / close cycle is repeated.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is a special symbol (odd symbol), the high probability mode is set, and the probability of occurrence of the jackpot gaming state is increased two times, the next time and the next time. That is, once the high probability mode is set, the probability of occurrence of two big hit gaming states is increased from the next time, but if the big hit gaming state occurs again with an odd symbol during that period, the high probability mode is set. . On the other hand, if a big hit gaming state occurs in the normal symbol (even symbol) after the period has elapsed, the high probability mode ends (switches to the low probability mode).

  Next, a gaming state storage processing routine in the communication unit 30 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This routine is repeatedly called and executed by the communication unit 30 at a predetermined cycle (for example, every 1 to 2 msec). In addition, in the initialization process when the power is turned on, the start address of the game state storage area 38 in the RAM 38 is set to the pointer AP, and the probability variation continuous number counter L is set to “0” as an initial value.

  First, in step S300, the respective signal states of “probability changing signal”, “big hit signal”, and “probable big hit signal” are read from the I / F circuit 35. Subsequently, in step S310, it is determined whether or not the “big hit signal” has changed from OFF to ON. When it is determined that the “big hit signal” has changed from OFF to ON (step S310: Yes), in step S320, it is determined whether or not the “probable big hit signal” has changed from OFF to ON. If it is determined that the “probability change jackpot signal” has changed from OFF to ON (S320: Yes), in step S330, the game status code “B00” indicating the occurrence of the probability change jackpot is displayed as a pointer AP in the game status storage area 38a. Is stored at the address indicated by Subsequently, in step S340, the probability variation continuation number counter L is incremented. Further, in step S400, the pointer AP is updated, the processing of this routine is terminated, and the process returns.

  When it is determined in step S320 that the “probability change jackpot signal” has not changed from OFF to ON (S320: No), in step S350, the game status code “A00” indicating the occurrence of the normal jackpot is displayed in the game status storage area. Store at the address indicated by the pointer AP of 38a. Subsequently, in step S360, it is determined whether or not the “probability changing signal” is in an ON state. If the “probability changing signal” is in the ON state (S360: Yes), the probability changing continuous number counter L is incremented in step S340. In step S400, the pointer AP is updated, the process of this routine is terminated, and the process returns.

  If it is determined in step S310 that the “big hit signal” has not changed from OFF to ON (S310: No), it is determined in step S370 whether the “probable change signal” has changed from ON to OFF. . If it is determined that the “probability changing signal” has changed from ON to OFF (S370: Yes), in step S380, the probabilistic change to the game state code “C00” representing the number of consecutive probability-changing games (hereinafter, the number of consecutive times of probability change) The result of adding the value of the continuous number counter L is stored at the address indicated by the pointer AP in the gaming state storage area 38a. In step S390, the initial value “0” is set in the probability variation continuation number counter L. In step S400, the pointer AP is updated, the processing of this routine is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S370 that the “probability changing signal” has not changed from ON to OFF (S370: No), the processing of this routine is terminated and the process returns.

  The output terminals 16a to 16d, steps S300, S310, S320, and S370 function as the state detection means of the present invention. In addition, “occurrence of a normal jackpot”, “occurrence of a probable variation jackpot”, and “continuity of probability variation game” correspond to “occurrence of a specific gaming state” in the present invention.

  Here, FIG. 12 shows how game state data is stored in the game state storage area 38a based on specific output examples of “probability changing signal”, “big hit signal”, and “probability big hit signal”. This will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a chart showing an example of output of “probability changing signal”, “big hit signal”, and “probability big hit signal” in time series, and the probability variation mode is entered by occurrence of the probable big hit, In this example, a normal big hit, a probable big hit, a normal big hit occur in order, and the probability variation mode ends when a normal big hit occurs. In this case, the probability variation number of consecutive times is 5. FIG. 13 is a diagram schematically showing an example of storage in the gaming state storage area 38a. It is assumed that game information is not transmitted in the middle of these.

  First, when the jackpot signal [1] is turned on, the probability variation jackpot signal [1] is also turned on, so that the gaming status code “B00” indicating “probable variation jackpot occurrence” is indicated by the pointer AP. The data is stored in the first storage area of the area 38a (step S330), and the probability variation continuous number counter L is incremented to 1 (S340) (see FIG. 13A).

  Next, when the jackpot signal [2] is turned on, the probability variation jackpot signal is not turned on, so that the gaming status storage area 38a indicated by the pointer AP indicates the gaming status code “A00” indicating “ordinary jackpot occurrence”. Is stored in the second storage area (step S350). At this time, since the “probability changing signal [1]” is in the ON state (step S360: Yes), the probability changing continuous number counter L is incremented to 2 (step S340) (see FIG. 13B).

  Next, when the jackpot signal [3] is turned on, the probability variation jackpot signal [2] is also turned on, so that the gaming state indicated by the pointer AP indicates the gaming status code “B00” indicating “probability jackpot occurrence”. The data is stored in the third storage area of the storage area 38a (step S330), and the probability variation continuous number counter L is incremented to 2 (S340) (see FIG. 13C).

  Next, when the jackpot signal [4] is turned on, the probability variation jackpot signal is not turned on, so that the gaming status code “A00” indicating “ordinary jackpot occurrence” is stored in the gaming status storage area indicated by the pointer AP. Store in the fourth storage area (step S350). At this time, since the “probability changing signal [1]” is in the ON state (step S360: Yes), the probability changing continuous number counter L is incremented to 4 (step S340) (see FIG. 13D).

  Next, when the jackpot signal [5] is turned on, the probability variation jackpot signal is not turned on, so that the gaming status code “A00” indicating “ordinary jackpot occurrence” is stored in the gaming status storage area indicated by the pointer AP. Store in the fifth storage area (step S350). At this time, since the “probability changing signal [1]” is in the ON state (step S360: Yes), the probability changing continuous number counter L is incremented to 5 (S340) (see FIG. 13E).

  Next, when the “probability changing signal [1]” is turned OFF, a pointer “C05” obtained by adding the value “5” of the probability change continuous count counter L to the gaming state code “C00” indicating “probability continuous count” Store in the sixth storage area of the gaming state storage area indicated by the AP (step S380). In addition, an initial value “0” is set in the probability variation continuation number counter L (step S390) (see FIG. 13F).

  Next, game information transmission processing from the communication unit 30 to the mobile phone 200 will be described with reference to the flowchart of the game information transmission main routine shown in FIG. 14 and the flowchart of the game information creation / transmission processing routine of FIG. The game information transmission main routine and the game information creation / transmission processing routine are stored in the ROM 37, and the CPU 36 reads these routines from the ROM 37 and executes them.

  First, in step S410, it is determined whether or not game state data is stored in the game state storage area 38a. When it is determined that the game state data is not stored (that is, there is no information to be transmitted) (step S410: No), the process of this routine is terminated and the process returns. When it is determined that the game state data is stored (step S410: Yes), the notification lamp 31 is turned on in step S420. Note that step S410 and the CPU 36 function as a transmission preparation determination unit and a storage state determination unit.

  On the other hand, when the player knows that the game information that can be transmitted to the pachinko machine 1 is stored by turning on the notification lamp 31, the player takes out the mobile phone 200 and operates the button 204 to execute the game information receiving program. to start. Then, on the liquid crystal panel 206 of the mobile phone 200, as shown in FIG. 18A, a message “Information is ready to be received. Press the transmission request button.” Is displayed. Then, the player causes the infrared light receiving unit 208 and the infrared light emitting unit 209 of the mobile phone 200 to face and approach the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light receiving unit 34 of the communication unit 30.

  Subsequently, in step S430, it is determined whether or not the transmission request button 32 has been pressed. When the transmission request button 32 is pressed (step S430: Yes), a connect signal is transmitted in step S440, and a return signal is received in S450. Thereby, infrared communication is enabled between the communication unit 30 and the mobile phone 200. Subsequently, in S460, blinking of the notification lamp 32 is started. In step S470, the game information creation / transmission processing routine shown in FIG. 15 is called.

  In the game information creation / transmission process routine, in step S471, the start address of the game state storage area 38a is set in the pointer BP. Subsequently, in step S472, a gaming machine ID as gaming machine identification information for identifying the pachinko machine 1 as another is stored in the first storage area of the transmission buffer 38b on the RAM 38. Here, FIG. 16A shows a format of the transmission buffer 38b for transmitting game information, and FIG. 16B shows an example of storing game information. Subsequently, in step S473, the value of the game information counter 39a is read from the nonvolatile memory 39 and stored in the second area of the transmission buffer. Further, in step S474, the gaming state data as the state identification information is read from the address indicated by the pointer BP in the gaming state storage area 38a and stored in the third area of the transmission buffer 38b. That is, the game information has a data structure of “gaming machine ID + game information counter value + game state data”. In step S475, the game information stored in the transmission buffer 38b is transmitted as an infrared signal from the infrared light emitting unit 33. Subsequently, in step S476, the infrared light receiving unit 34 receives a confirmation signal from the mobile phone 200. In step S477, the game information counter value in the nonvolatile memory 39 is counted up. In step S478, the pointer BP is updated. Update the value. Next, in step S479, it is determined whether or not the transmission of the game information has been completed for all the game state data stored in the game state storage area 38a. If not (step S479: No), step Returning to S472, if the process is completed (step S479: Yes), a transmission end signal is transmitted in step S480, the process of this routine is terminated, and the process returns to the main routine.

  On the other hand, while game information is being transmitted from the communication unit 30, a message “Information is being received” is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 206 of the mobile phone 200 as shown in FIG. . As is clear from the above description, when a plurality of game state data is stored and accumulated in the game state storage area 38a, a plurality of pieces of game information are continuously transmitted. Game information can be received in a lump. When the transmission of the game information from the communication unit 30 is completed and a transmission end signal is received (step S480), the liquid crystal panel 206 of the mobile phone 200 displays “Information reception” as shown in FIG. Is completed "and the execution of the game information receiving program is terminated.

  Steps S472 to S474 function as information creation means of the present invention, and the value of the game information counter 39a corresponds to “unique information set every time a specific gaming state occurs”. The infrared signal corresponds to the “signal receivable by the mobile communication terminal” of the present invention.

  When returning to the game information transmission main routine (FIG. 14), in step S480, the notification lamp 31 is turned off, and in step S490, the contents stored in the game state storage area 38a and the transmission buffer are erased, and the processing of this routine is terminated. To do.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S430 that the transmission request button 32 has not been pressed (step S430: No), it is determined in step S500 whether or not the big hit gaming state has ended. Note that the end of the big hit gaming state means immediately after the end of a series of cycles in which the big winning opening 6 is repeatedly opened and closed with the occurrence of the big hit. When it is determined that the big hit gaming state has ended (step S500: Yes), a message for causing the player to perform a game information reading operation is displayed on the screen 5a of the display device 5. FIG. 17A shows a message display example on the screen 5a in this case. In other words, if unreceived game information remains even immediately after the jackpot game state ends, the message is displayed on the screen 5a to prompt the player to receive the game information and are left unreceived. This prevents the game information from being illegally received by the player. This message also displays operation explanation information such as “Please bring your mobile phone close here”, and other useful operation explanation information (for example, “ "Please press the button" etc.) can be displayed. This message can be stored as image information in a storage means (for example, a ROM provided on the display control board). In this case, the ROM functions as operation explanation information storage means.

  When it is determined that it is not immediately after the end of the big hit gaming state (step S500: No), the message display in step S510 is not performed. Next, in step S520, it is determined whether the firing switch signal is off. Here, the firing switch signal is output from the output terminal 16d. If the firing switch signal is on (step S520: No), the process returns to step S430.

  If the firing switch signal is off (step S520: Yes), a warning message to the effect that information stored in the communication unit 30 will be deleted is displayed on the screen 5a of the display device 5 in step S530. FIG. 17B shows a message display example on the screen 5a in this case. That is, when the launch switch signal is turned off, the player has stopped playing the game in the pachinko machine 1, but the game information that has not been received still remains at this time. It warns that information will be deleted soon and provides the player with a final opportunity to receive game information. In this case, the operation explanation information is also displayed. In step S540, it is determined whether or not the transmission request button 32 has been pressed, and if it has been pressed (step S540: Yes), step S440 and subsequent steps are executed. On the other hand, when the transmission request button 32 is not pressed (step S540: No), it is determined in step S550 whether a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) has elapsed. If the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S550), the process returns to step S540 and it is determined again that the transmission request button 32 has been pressed. If the predetermined time has elapsed (step S550: Yes), the notification lamp 31 is turned off (step S480). ) And the contents stored in the game state storage area 38a are erased (step S490), and the routine is terminated. That is, after a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) from the stop of the launch of the game ball, the stored content of the game state storage area 38a (that is, the accumulated game state data) is erased. It becomes impossible to transmit as. Therefore, when the player of the pachinko machine 1 ends the game and leaves the seat, the risk of illegally receiving game information by a person other than the player can be reduced.

  When the game information transmitted in the above-described game information transmission main routine is received by the mobile phone 200, the game information including the game machine ID, the game information counter value, and the game state data is stored in the memory built in the mobile phone 200. 220 is sequentially stored and accumulated. FIG. 19 shows an example of game information stored in the memory 220 of the mobile phone 200.

  Here, the game information stored in the mobile phone 200 represents the occurrence of each game state in an identifiable manner. That is, the gaming machine ID identifies the gaming information in which gaming machine among a large number of gaming machines installed in gaming stores nationwide. Further, the game information counter value identifies the number of times the game information is output in the pachinko machine 1. As described above, since the counter value is counted up every time the game information is transmitted, the same value does not exist. Therefore, since the arrangement of the data of “gaming machine ID + game information counter value” is unique and there is no two same data, the occurrence of individual gaming state in each gaming machine is surely identified. can do. Furthermore, since the game information includes game state data for identifying the generated game state, it is possible to identify what kind of game state has occurred.

  As is clear from the above detailed description, according to the present embodiment, the player receives the game information from the pachinko machine 1 using the mobile phone 200 possessed by the player, whereby the pachinko machine 1 It is possible to easily obtain information on game results in Further, the game information transmitted from the pachinko machine 1 represents the occurrence of a specific game state so as to be individually identifiable. That is, since the gaming information includes a gaming machine ID as gaming machine identification information for identifying the gaming machine, the gaming information in which gaming machine installed in each gaming hall is surely identified. Can do. Further, since the game information includes a game information count value as unique information set for each occurrence of a specific gaming state, it is sure to be compared with game information received by the same or different players on different days or times. Can be identified.

  Then, it is possible to provide various services to the player by using the game information that can be individually identified as the occurrence of the specific game state received by the mobile phone 200.

  For example, it is conceivable to perform ranking at the national level for game results such as the number of normal big hits, the number of probable big hits, or the number of consecutive probable changes. That is, a gaming information aggregation computer is installed at a gaming machine manufacturer. A player takes in game information from a communication unit of a gaming machine installed in a game hall to a portable communication terminal that he / she owns. Thereafter, the player transmits game information and player identification information (player name, membership number, etc.) as an e-mail from the portable communication terminal to the gaming machine manufacturer. The game information compiling computer of the gaming machine maker refers to the game information reception history and checks whether or not the same information as the game information received in the past has been duplicated. At this time, since the game information is unique to each game information as described above, the above check can be performed reliably.

  Then, when the received game information is new game information, the game information aggregation computer totals the received game information, and creates a ranking for each of the normal jackpot count, the probability variation jackpot count and the probability variation consecutive count, For example, the ranking result is posted on the company's Internet homepage along with the top ten player names and game store information.

  Thereby, the player can further enjoy the game in the gaming machine by encouraging that his / her grade and name are posted on the homepage. In addition, general people who want to enjoy a game in the game hall can refer to the ranking results posted on the homepage for reference when selecting a game store. In addition, game machine manufacturers can collect game information from around the country using mobile communication terminals owned by players without developing new large-scale and expensive network equipment. It becomes possible to be a reliable information source.

  In addition, it is conceivable to implement a service for providing service points according to game results. When the game hall grants service points, for example, a computer having an infrared communication device connected to the front of the game hall is installed. A player takes in game information from a communication unit of a gaming machine installed in a game hall to a portable communication terminal that he / she owns. Thereafter, the player transmits game information from the infrared light emitting unit of the portable communication terminal to the front infrared communication device. Based on the game information received by the infrared communication apparatus, the front computer obtains the number of normal big hits, the number of probable big hits, or the number of consecutive probable changes, and calculates the player's service points according to the respective results. Then, the player can receive a prize or the like from the game hall according to the number of service points. Therefore, the player can acquire a prize etc. at an opportunity different from the conventional prize exchange according to the number of prize balls, and can further improve the motivation for the game.

  Alternatively, when the gaming machine maker grants service points, for example, a service point management computer for storing and managing service points for each player (member) is installed in the gaming machine maker. A player takes in game information from a communication unit of a gaming machine installed in a game hall to a portable communication terminal that he / she owns. Thereafter, the player transmits game information and player identification information (player name, membership number, etc.) from the portable communication terminal to the gaming machine manufacturer as an e-mail. Based on the received game information, the service point management computer calculates the number of normal jackpots, the number of probable big hits, or the number of consecutive probable changes, and stores the service points calculated according to the respective results in the past. Add to the service point. When the service point reaches a fixed score, the gaming machine maker gives a prize to the player. Accordingly, the player can acquire prizes from the gaming machine manufacturer at a different opportunity from the prize exchange according to the number of prize balls in the conventional game hall, and can further improve the motivation for the game. .

Second Embodiment
In the first embodiment, the player transmits information by pressing the transmission request button 32. However, information transmission may be performed without providing such a button. That is, in the above embodiment, as shown in step S430 in the flowchart of FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the transmission request button 32 has been pressed. In S440, the connect signal is transmitted, but the transmission may be started under another condition.

  For example, instead of the transmission request button 32, sensor means is provided as an approach detection means for detecting that the mobile phone 200 has approached the communication unit 30, and when the sensor means detects the approach of the mobile phone 200, the communication unit The transmission of game information may be started by 30. Even in this case, the configuration can be the same as that of the flowchart of FIG. 14, and the determination by S430 in FIG. A trigger may be used. In this case, if detected by the sensor means, the process proceeds to Yes in S430, the connect signal is transmitted to the mobile communication terminal, and after the transmission, the return signal from the mobile communication terminal is received and the transmission is started. The Rukoto. Thereby, infrared communication is enabled between the communication unit 30 and the mobile phone 200. According to the second embodiment, the player can receive game information simply by bringing the mobile phone 200 close to the infrared light emitting unit 33. In addition, as a sensor means, it is possible to employ | adopt well-known approaching object detection sensors (for example, an infrared sensor, a magnetic sensor, etc.) by various systems. Although this sensor means is not shown, it can be arranged adjacent to the horizontal position, the vertical position, etc. of the information transmission unit, for example, and in the case of FIG. 2, the mobile phone 200 is connected via the transparent plate 3b (FIG. 1). 22 to 27 can be arranged so as to be exposed to the outside, and can be configured to detect the approach of the mobile phone 200 without using a transparent plate.

  In addition, when the detection is confirmed by the sensor means, the explanatory information indicating the detection is displayed on the display device 5 as an image with a comment such as “mobile phone detected” and notified to the player. You may make it do. In this case, a display step may be provided between S430 and S440 in FIG. 14. In this step, for example, the detection by the sensor means is used as a trigger to be provided in a storage means (ROM or the like) in the gaming machine. The explanation information (specifically, image data such as explanation information explaining that the approach of the mobile communication terminal is detected) may be read out and displayed on the display device 5. In this way, the user can confirm whether or not the mobile communication terminal is in the correct position immediately, in an easy-to-understand and easy-to-see manner, and can give the user a sense of security. It becomes.

  Furthermore, instead of being subject to detection by the sensor means as described above, transmission of game information may be started on the condition that the information receiving unit has received information emitted from the mobile communication terminal. For example, the above-described information transmission may be started by receiving infrared light output from the mobile communication terminal by the infrared light receiving unit as a trigger.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the example shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B, an external display device 105 different from the display device 5 on the game board 7 is provided outside the main body 1a of the pachinko machine 1 (FIG. 1). In the vicinity of the external display device 105, an infrared light emitting unit 33 as an information transmitting unit is arranged. The external display device 105 can be configured as a second display device when the display device 5 is the first display device. In this way, the display related to information communication can be performed without interrupting the symbol display. Can be performed. Further, an operation unit (here, a transmission request button 42 having the same function as in the first embodiment) for performing operations related to information communication is provided in the vicinity of the external display device 105. 105, the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the transmission request button 42 are arranged close to each other. Here, a configuration in which the transmission request button 32 is arranged at the same position as in FIG. 1 is shown, but these transmission request buttons 32 and 42 may be arranged at either position, and arranged at both positions. Also good. In the case where they are arranged at both positions, it is possible to configure the circuit so as to determine that a transmission request has been made when either one is pressed.

  In the example of FIG. 22A, the information leakage suppression wall 41 that suppresses the leakage of the information transmission medium as shown in the fourth embodiment to be described later to the side than the gaming machine (pachinko machine 1). Are provided on both sides of the communication unit 30 in the vicinity of the communication unit 30, respectively, in the same direction as or substantially in the same direction as the output direction of the information transmission unit (infrared light emitting unit 33), that is, the board surface of the game board 7 (FIG. 2). In this case, the information transmission medium (infrared light in this case) is prevented from leaking to the left and right. In the example of FIG. 22B, a configuration is shown in which a holding holder 43 for holding the mobile communication terminal is provided in the vicinity of the external display device 105. In this case, for example, as in FIG. 22A, the infrared light emitting unit 33 is configured to output infrared light in a direction orthogonal to the board surface of the game board 7 (FIG. 2), while the rear surface of the portable communication terminal ( If the infrared light receiving portion 208 as shown in FIG. 5 is provided on the back surface portion 202d of the mobile phone 200 (see FIG. 5) and these are placed in the holding holder 43 so as to face each other, Information communication is possible without having it. In the example of FIG. 22B, the holding holder 43 also functions as an information leakage wall portion. In this example, a transmission request button 32 having the same configuration and function as in the first embodiment is arranged.

  In addition, the configuration in which the display device and the information transmission unit are provided outside the gaming machine main body is not limited to this, and for example, the display device and the information transmitting unit are installed on a board formed projecting at a lower position of the gaming machine installed on the gaming island. Alternatively, the information transmission unit as described above may be incorporated in a table-to-bed device having a function related to ball lending that is installed adjacent to the gaming machine. Since the communication unit 30 is connected to the control device 21 via the external connection terminal plate 16 as in the above embodiment, the communication unit 30 can be easily separated. .

  23, the display device 107 configured as the second display device is provided outside the game board 7 (FIG. 2) in the main body 1a of the pachinko machine 1, as in FIG. An infrared light emitting unit 33 serving as an information transmission unit is disposed in the vicinity of the display device 107. In the example of FIG. 23, a display device 107, an information transmission unit (infrared light emitting unit 33), and an operation unit (here, a transmission request button 42 similar to FIG. 22A) for performing operations related to information communication are provided. They are close to each other and are arranged in the same housing 110. Also in this case, as in FIGS. 22A and 22B, an information leakage wall portion, a holding holder, and the like can be provided. The arrangement of the display device 107 shown here is merely an example, and can be arranged in the vicinity of the lower tray 2a and the upper tray 3a, or in other areas outside the transparent plate 3b. Moreover, in the said 3rd Embodiment, the alerting lamp 31 may be arrange | positioned similarly to 1st Embodiment, and this may be abbreviate | omitted.

<Fourth embodiment>
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 24, at least the left and right sides of the infrared light emitting unit 33 serving as the information transmission unit are provided with information leakage suppression walls 51 that suppress the leakage of the information transmission medium to the side of the gaming machine. Leakage of infrared light as a medium to the left and right is prevented. The information leakage suppression wall portion 51 has a structure that protrudes in a plate shape in parallel with a predetermined distance from the front of the infrared light emitting portion 33 and the light receiving portion 34 (on the player side). The game information is received by interposing between the leakage wall portions 51. According to such a configuration, since the infrared signal emitted from the infrared light emitting unit 33 is blocked by the plate-like member, it is ensured that game information is illegally received by a person other than the player on the side. Is prevented. When the information transmission medium is an electromagnetic wave, the information leakage suppression wall 51 can be configured to include an electromagnetic wave suppression member that blocks or suppresses the passage of electromagnetic waves.

  An information leakage wall is disposed at a predetermined distance in the output direction of the information transmission unit, and communication is performed by inserting a mobile communication terminal between the information leakage wall and the information transmission unit. May be. An example is shown in FIG. 22B. Furthermore, it is good also as a partition structure by providing in the player's side like the information leakage suppression wall part 52 shown with the broken line of FIG. In the example of FIG. 24, the configuration in which the plate-like information leakage suppression unit is provided in the vicinity of the left and right sides of the game board 7 (FIG. 2) is shown, but such a wall part is provided only on one end side of the gaming machine. May be provided.

<Fifth Embodiment>
In the fifth embodiment, a gaming machine configured as a slot machine is shown as an example.
As shown in FIG. 25, the basic configuration of the slot machine 300 includes variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying the identification information strings 308 to 310 composed of a plurality of pieces of identification information. The identification information is dynamically displayed due to the operation of the operation lever 306 (for example, the operation lever 306). (For example, identification information 308A, 308B, 308C) is stopped and the special gaming state advantageous to the player is provided on the condition that the confirmed identification information at the time of the suspension is specific identification information (for example, 777). There are those provided with special game state generating means for generating. In this case, examples of game media include coins and medals.

  In the gaming machine configured as such a slot machine 300, the communication unit 30 including the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light emitting unit 34 similar to the above embodiment is provided in the vicinity of the display device 305. The display device 305 can be used for information communication. The hardware configuration of the communication unit 30 can be the same as that in the first embodiment. More specifically, the configuration is such that the display device 305 and the infrared light emitting unit 33 are disposed in the same housing 320 so as to be incorporated in the housing 320, and an information transmitting unit and an information receiving unit, that is, an infrared ray. The light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light receiving unit 34 are exposed to the outside of the housing 320. In the example of FIG. 25, a plurality of operation buttons 311 are provided in the vicinity of the display device 305 for performing operations related to information communication or other operations.

  In the example of FIG. 26, a holding holder 321 for arranging the mobile communication terminal (mobile phone 200) is provided, and an infrared light emitting unit 33 and an infrared light receiving unit 34 are provided inside the holding holder 321, respectively. . FIG. 27 shows a configuration in which the mobile phone 200 is arranged in the holding holder 321321 in the slot machine 300 configured as described above. In the case of FIGS. 26 and 27, an infrared light receiving unit 208 and an infrared light emitting unit 209 as shown in FIG. 5 are provided on the back surface 202d (FIG. 5) of the mobile phone 200. In the arrangement state as shown in FIG. 27, the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light receiving unit 34 face the infrared light receiving unit 208 and the infrared light emitting unit 209 of the mobile phone 200 arranged inside the holding holder 321, thereby providing information. Communication is possible.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 28, the mobile phone may be arranged in a standing state. In this case, for example, an infrared light receiving unit 208 and an infrared light emitting unit 209 similar to those shown in FIG. 5 are provided in the lower portion 202c (FIG. 5) of the mobile phone 200, and provided at the bottom of the holding holder 321 formed in a box shape. The infrared light emitting unit and the infrared light receiving unit (not shown in FIG. 28) having the same configuration as the above-described embodiment can be configured to face each other.

  Further, in the example of FIGS. 25 to 28, the display device 305 and the communication unit 30 are arranged in front of the lower part of the identification information sequence (308 to 310). The display device 305 and the communication unit 30 may be arranged at a position or the like, or may be arranged at a position above the identification information (for example, the position of the broken line frame X).

  In the slot machine 300, the information transmitting unit and the information receiving unit are arranged so as to be exposed to the outside, but may be arranged inside the front plate 314. Furthermore, a display device, an information transmission unit, and an information reception unit may be provided outside the slot machine 300 as in the configuration described in the third embodiment.

  Furthermore, as shown in the configuration of FIG. 28, information leakage suppression walls 313 projecting forward from the front plate 314 on both sides of the communication unit 30 are configured as a part of the casing 320 of the slot machine 300. Has been. In this way, information leakage can be suppressed by a part of the housing 320 without using a special member, which is an effective configuration. As shown in FIGS. 26 and 28, if the holding holder 321 suppresses the leakage to the side or the side and the front, and the case 320 also suppresses the leakage, the effect is further enhanced. Rise. In addition, although the said 5th Embodiment illustrated the structure which provided the notification lamp 31 and the transmission request button 32 similarly to 1st Embodiment, you may abbreviate | omit one or both of these. When the transmission request button 32 is omitted, the configuration and method shown in the second embodiment can be used.

<Sixth Embodiment>
In the said embodiment, although the example which mainly uses infrared light as an information transmission medium was shown, you may comprise as follows using electromagnetic waves as a medium.
For example, it is good also as a structure which performs the radio | wireless communication by Bluetooth between the portable communication terminals in which the Bluetooth communication known as a near field communication technique which uses an electromagnetic wave as a medium is possible.

  More specifically, instead of the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light receiving unit 34 in the above-described embodiment, for example, a card unit having a function related to ball lending installed in the pachinko machine 1 (or adjacent to the pachinko machine 1). A Bluetooth module that enables exchange of weak radio waves of about 1 mW or less in the 2.47 GHz band, and an antenna module having directivity in a substantially vertical direction is installed in the pachinko machine 1 or in the vicinity of the pachinko machine 1 Provided so that radio waves are output in the vicinity of the front of the display device (the display devices 5, 105, 107, 305, etc.). Specifically, the antenna module can be provided in the vicinity of the display device (specifically, the position of the infrared light receiving and emitting units 33 and 34 in any of the above embodiments).

  Then, the operation in this modification will be described. First, when a player who has a portable communication terminal capable of Bluetooth communication sits on a chair and the portable communication terminal enters the communication area of the antenna module, The pachinko machine 1 or the card unit performs a normal authentication procedure according to the Bluetooth standard such as transmission / reception of a Bluetooth ID with the mobile communication terminal that has entered the area, and the telephone number of the mobile communication terminal is passed through the Bluetooth unit. Receive and obtain without contact. The obtained telephone number data of the mobile communication terminal is registered as an information terminal to be communicated and transmitted to the management computer. At this time, if for some reason the same phone number data is accidentally obtained in a plurality of adjacent pachinko machines 1 or card units, is there a duplication with the already registered phone numbers? If there is a duplication, request the retransmission of the telephone number and re-register the communication target. In this way, game information is transmitted to the mobile communication terminal registered as a communication target using weak radio waves in the 2.47 GHz band.

  According to this embodiment, it is possible to transmit the game information every time occurrence of a specific game state is detected, and to receive the game information at the mobile communication terminal. Also, radio waves are radiated forward (in a direction orthogonal to the board surface of the game board 7) from the antenna module, and radio wave radiation is concentrated within a predetermined angle range in the direction orthogonal to the board surface of the game board 7 (FIG. 2), Since radio waves are hardly emitted outside the predetermined angle range, it is possible to prevent radio wave interference between adjacent antenna modules. Although the Bluetooth module has been described as an example here, other wireless communication methods using electromagnetic waves as a medium may be used as long as information can be acquired near the display device. In addition, although various things can be utilized also about the structure of the antenna which transmits / receives electromagnetic waves (for example, electromagnetic waves), for example, a chip antenna etc. can be used conveniently. Further, the radiation direction is not limited to the direction orthogonal to the game board 7 but may be another direction.

<Seventh embodiment>
In any of the embodiments according to the present invention, the following requirements can be added. That is, it has communication state information generation means for generating information on the communication state between the information transmission unit and the portable communication terminal, and displays the explanation information of the communication state based on the generated communication state information on the display device It can be set as such.

  Specifically, for example, in the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 14, it is detected whether a return signal is received within a predetermined time after the connection signal is transmitted. Can be displayed as explanation information (specifically, for example, as reception status explanation information explaining the reception status of information from a mobile communication terminal). For example, “Information cannot be transmitted” or “ A comment such as “cannot be received” can be displayed on the display device 5. In this case, the CPU 36 functions as a reception state detection unit that detects a reception state of information from the mobile communication terminal, and further generates a communication inability signal or explanation information explaining that communication is impossible as communication state information. It functions as a communication state information generating means.

  Further, in the process of FIG. For example, if the confirmation signal cannot be received after a lapse of a predetermined time after transmitting the contents of the transmission buffer in S475, it can be displayed as explanatory information that the communication is abnormal. Note that the explanation information of the communication state (for example, the explanation information at the time of communication abnormality as described above) can be stored in advance as image data in a ROM or the like in the display control board, and the communication abnormality as described above. This can be read out and displayed on the display device 5 on the condition that this occurs.

  Further, medium level detection means for detecting the level of the information communication medium, and explanation information of the communication state corresponding to the level detected by the medium level detection means are displayed by the display device or means other than the display device. You may comprise so that it may output. Specifically, for example, when infrared light is used as an information communication medium, it is configured to provide a detection unit that detects an infrared light level, and a detection result by the infrared light level detection unit is equal to or lower than a predetermined level. In such a case, the fact may be notified. In this case, when the infrared light receiving unit is configured as detection means, or a light receiving element (CCD or the like) is provided separately from the infrared light receiving unit, and the voltage level output from the light receiving element is below a predetermined level The display device can display explanatory information such as “cannot communicate” and information that prompts the user to change the position such as “Please change the position of the mobile phone”. Alternatively, as in the sixth embodiment, when electromagnetic waves are used as the information transmission medium, the reception level of the electromagnetic waves is determined, and when the level is lower than the predetermined level, the same information as in the infrared light example is displayed. May be.

<Eighth Embodiment>
Next, an eighth embodiment will be described.
In the configuration of FIG. 29, an example is shown in which the infrared light receiving and emitting units 33 and 34 that are information communication units are arranged in a part of the character unit 120 or in the vicinity thereof. The concept of the character portion has been described above, but here, a character having a tree as a motif is illustrated. The character unit 120 in FIG. 29 includes a housing of the display device 5 and a displaceable member (displacement unit 121) disposed in the housing, and the infrared light receiving and emitting units 33 and 34 are the characters. It is attached to a displacement part 121 that forms a part of the part 120, and the infrared light receiving and emitting parts 33 and 34 are displaced integrally with the displacement part 121.

  FIG. 30 is a perspective view showing an example of the internal configuration of the character unit 120. As shown in the figure, infrared light receiving portions 33 and 34 are attached to a leaf-shaped displacement portion 121, and the displacement portion 121 is configured to rotate around a rotation shaft 123. The rotating shaft 123 is configured such that the front-rear direction is the axial direction, and the displacement in the axial direction and the direction orthogonal to the axial line is restricted, and only the rotational displacement is allowed. ing.

  FIG. 30A shows a normal state (that is, when communication is not performed). When a drive signal is input from the CPU 36 (FIG. 4), the solenoid 129 is energized to drive the drive unit 133 ( Here, a part of the drive part 133 is constituted by a rod-shaped iron core partly formed with a flange part 133a), and a part thereof is drawn into the coil part 130 against the biasing of the elastic member 131 such as a spring. An interlocking portion 127 connected to the driving portion 133 and configured to move up and down is interlocked. The infrared light receiving / emitting units 33 and 34 can be chip-shaped as in the other embodiments, and the infrared light receiving / emitting units 33 and 34 and other circuits (FIG. 4 and the like) are electrically connected. A wire portion (not shown) for connecting to the infrared light receiving and emitting portions 33 and 34 extends to the rear side. In addition, although the arrangement | positioning form of an electric wire part may be what kind of thing, if it arrange | positions so that it may extend to the back side along the rotation time 123 from the back surface side of the displacement part 121, it will become difficult to see from the front, and is suitable.

  When energization is started in the first displacement state, the interlocking portion 127 moves upward in conjunction with the iron core being drawn into the coil portion 130 of the solenoid 129 as described above, and The interlocking part 127 acts to push up the axial action part 125 formed at the end of the displacement part 121. Then, the displacement portion 121 rotates along with this, so that the second displacement state shown in FIG. In this second displacement state, as shown in FIG. 29, the infrared light receiving and emitting units 33 and 34 are displaced so that at least a part thereof is positioned in front of the display device 5 (here, the entire infrared receiving and emitting units 33 and 34 are disposed). Is positioned in front of the screen 5a of the display device 5).

  Next, game information transmission processing from the information communication unit (infrared light emitting / receiving units 33 and 34) to the mobile phone 200 in the eighth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of the game information transmission main routine shown in FIG. . The game information transmission main routine has the same flow as that of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 14 except that an actuator driving process is provided in S630 and a process for turning it off in S690. . The program for executing this routine is stored in the ROM 37 as in the first embodiment, and the CPU 36 reads out these routines from the ROM 37 and executes them. The flowchart of the game information creation / transmission processing routine in S680 can be the same as that of the first embodiment, that is, the one shown in FIG.

  First, in step S610, it is determined whether or not game state data is stored in the game state storage area 38a. When it is determined that the game state data is not stored (that is, there is no information to be transmitted) (step S610: No), the process of this routine is terminated and the process returns. When it is determined that the game state data is stored (step S610: Yes), in step S620, the notification lamp 31 is turned on and a drive signal for driving the solenoid unit 70 is output to an actuator drive means (not shown). (S630).

  The actuator drive means receives the signal from the CPU 36 of FIG. 4 and drives the solenoid unit 129 as a drive actuator, and has a configuration including a drive circuit (not shown) and a solenoid unit 129 (FIG. 30). . This drive circuit can be configured, for example, as a circuit that receives a drive signal from the CPU 36 and energizes the coil unit 130 and receives a drive OFF signal to release the energization. Then, when a predetermined driving condition is satisfied and a driving signal is output from the CPU 36, the driving circuit 133 is energized by driving the hollow coil portion 130 by the driving circuit, and the character portion is interlocked with the driving portion 133. The operation mode of 120 will change. Here, the CPU 36 and the actuator driving means including the driving circuit and the solenoid unit 129 function as the displacement control means and the character mode changing means. In the eighth embodiment, step S610 and the CPU 36 function as a transmission preparation completion determination unit and a storage state determination unit. The character unit 120 receives this drive signal and changes from the first operation mode shown in FIG. 30A to the second operation mode shown in FIG. 30B as described above.

  In the second operation mode, the displacement unit 121 is in the second displacement state, and the image displayed on the screen 5a in the display device 5 corresponds to the displacement state as shown in FIG. Here, in a state where the leaf-shaped displacement portion 121 is positioned in front of the screen 5a, a state in which a plurality of leaves fall on the screen 5a is displayed as an effect image for performing a game effect. . As a result, the displacement unit 121 and the display device 5 are associated with each other in relation to the production, and a novel production mode is created, and a great deal of attention is paid to the vicinity of the information communication unit.

  In addition, in the example of FIG. 32, in addition to the effects that are involved in this way, position instruction information that is an example of operation explanation information is shown on the display screen, and the position of the information communication unit is further clarified. . As the display method, for example, moving image information and operation explanation information for displaying as shown in FIG. 32 are stored in a storage means such as a ROM of the display control board, and driving of the actuator, that is, solenoid Corresponding to the energization of the unit 129, one or both of the operation explanation information and the related image information may be read out and displayed by the CPU of the display control board. Note that this display example is merely an example, and various methods and images can of course be considered.

  On the other hand, when the player knows that game information that can be transmitted to the pachinko machine 1 is accumulated by turning on the notification lamp 31 and the operation of the character unit 120, the player takes out the mobile phone 200 and operates the button 204. Start the game information receiving program. Then, on the liquid crystal panel 206 of the mobile phone 200, as in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18A, “Information is ready to be received. Press the transmission request button.” A message is displayed. As shown in FIG. 3, the player (exemplary player 400 in FIG. 3) includes the infrared light receiving unit 208 and the infrared light emitting unit 209 of the mobile phone 200, and the infrared light emitting unit 33 and the infrared light receiving unit 34 of the communication unit 30. Facing and approaching.

  Subsequently, in step S640, it is determined whether or not the transmission request button 32 has been pressed. When the transmission request button 32 is pressed (step S640: Yes), a connect signal is transmitted in step S650, and a return signal is received in S660. Thereby, infrared communication is enabled between the communication unit 30 and the mobile phone 200. Subsequently, in S670, the notification lamp 31 starts blinking. In step S680, the game information creation / transmission processing routine shown in FIG. 15 is called. When this routine ends, the drive of the actuator is turned off (that is, energization is canceled) in S690, and the first displacement state shown in FIG.

  Then, after the lamp is turned off in S700, the stored contents in the game state storage area are erased. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S440 that the transmission request button 32 has not been pressed, processing similar to S500 to S550 in FIG. 14 is executed in S720 to S770. In this way, the information communication unit appears only in front of the screen 5a in the display device 5 only at the time of communication, and the information communication unit is hidden when communication is not performed. As a result, the player can participate in such effects by performing communication.

  29 to 32 exemplify the configuration in which the information communication unit appears from above the screen 5a of the display device 5. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration is such that the information communication unit appears from the side or from below. May be. Moreover, in the example of FIG. 29 etc., although the structure which changes so that it may be in the state which can be visually recognized from the invisible state was illustrated, it is not limited to this structure, You may be visible previously.

<Other embodiments>
The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described with reference to the above description and drawings. For example, the following embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention, and further, within the scope not departing from the gist of the invention other than the following. Various modifications can be made.

  (1) In the above embodiment, a display device having a configuration including a liquid crystal screen has been described as an example. However, the display device arranged in the vicinity of the information transmission unit is not limited to a liquid crystal display, for example, an LED Various devices such as a display device using a plasma display and an EL display such as a plasma display panel (Plasma Display Panel) and an organic EL (Erectronic Luminescence) display can be used.

  (2) In the above embodiment, the notification unit 31 is provided in the communication unit 30, but there is game information that can be transmitted only by displaying the message on the screen 5a of the display device 5 by omitting the notification lamp 31. It is good also as a structure which alert | reports this.

  (3) In the above embodiment, the communication unit 30 is configured to acquire a signal representing a gaming state, such as a big hit signal, through the output terminals 16a to 16d provided on the external connection terminal plate 16. 21 may be configured such that a separate dedicated communication line is provided to obtain a jackpot signal or the like. The communication line in this modification is a communication line dedicated to output from the main board constituting the control device 21 or a communication line provided between the control board 21 and an unauthorized signal is input to the main board. The structure prevents this.

  (4) In the above embodiment, an example in which the display device 5 and the communication unit 30 are provided at the center of the game board in the pachinko machine 1, the side part of the pachinko machine 1, the upper part outside the pachinko machine 1, and the center part of the slot machine 300 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the display device 5 and the communication unit 30 are arranged in any part of the pachinko machine 1 or the slot machine as long as the other functions of the pachinko machine 1 or the slot machine 300 are not hindered. You may set up.

  (5) In the above embodiment, the game information is transmitted between the communication unit 30 and the mobile phone 200 by wireless communication. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and game information is transmitted to the mobile phone 200 by wired communication. You may comprise as follows. For example, by providing a mobile phone holder with a connection terminal in the communication unit 30 and placing the mobile phone 200 on the mobile phone holder, the connection terminal of the mobile phone holder and the connection terminal of the mobile phone 200 are connected. It is good also as a structure which can perform wired communication.

  (6) In the above embodiment, the mobile phone 200 is used as the mobile communication terminal. However, various mobile communication terminals such as a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) can be used in addition to the mobile phone.

  (7) In the above embodiment, the game information counter value is used to make the game information unique, but the present invention is not limited to this. In short, it is only necessary to create game information that can identify each occurrence of a specific gaming state so as to be individually identifiable, and transmit it as a signal that can be received by the mobile communication terminal. For example, a timepiece may be built in the communication unit 30 and time data representing the occurrence time of each gaming state may be used as a component of game information. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a storage example of gaming state data and time point data in the gaming state storage area 38a in the present modification, and FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a storage example of gaming information received by the mobile phone 200. According to this modified example, unique information that does not cause duplication can be easily and reliably created based on time point data representing the occurrence time point of the gaming state. Further, by using the time point data, it is possible to analyze at what timing each specific gaming state has occurred based on the received gaming information.

  (8) In the above embodiment, only the game information is transmitted from the communication unit 30 to the mobile phone 200. However, when a lottery is performed for each occurrence of a specific game state in the communication unit 30, a win is made. May be configured to be given value-added information and transmitted together with the game information.

  (9) In the above embodiment, only the game state data is stored and accumulated in the game state storage area 38a on the RAM 38, but it is the same as at the time of transmission in which the game machine ID and the game information count value are added to the game state data. It is good also as a structure which memorize | stores the game information of a content on RAM38.

  (10) In the above embodiment, the game state data can be transmitted at any time when the game state data is stored and accumulated in the game state storage area 38a. However, a predetermined operation associated with the occurrence of a specific game state The game information may be transmitted only at the end (such as at the end of the big hit gaming state). Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can transmit game information only at the time of a game stop.

  (11) In the above embodiment, the transmission of the game information is prohibited after a predetermined time has elapsed since the game was stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined operation associated with the occurrence of a specific game state (for example, It may be configured such that transmission of game information based on the detection result stored and accumulated in the game state storage area 38a is prohibited after a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the big hit game state. According to this modification, it is possible to reduce the risk that game information is illegally received by a person other than the player of the gaming machine.

  (12) In the above embodiment, the game information is transmitted without specifying the player. However, the player identification information such as the member ID is transmitted from the mobile phone 200 and received by the communication unit 30. Thus, the game information may be transmitted on the condition that the player is specified. In this case, for example, when a player is specified, an explanation of an operation method for receiving game information is displayed on the screen 5a of the display device 5, and when a player is not specified, the game machine manufacturer's You may make it display the advertisement information which solicits to become a member by accessing the Internet homepage. Alternatively, when a player is specified by a member ID or the like, added value information may be added to the game information and transmitted.

  (13) In any of the above embodiments, the player is specified based on the player specifying data (for example, telephone number data) transmitted to the management computer (for example, it may be a registered member). The game information may be output on the condition that it is specified. Further, the pachinko machine 1 or the card unit receives the specified player's name information from the mobile communication terminal, and inputs it to the display control board which is one of the sub-boards of the control device of the pachinko machine 1. You may comprise so that the message containing a player's name may be displayed on the screen 5a of the display apparatus 5, for example, "Mr. Tanaka, welcome!"

(14) In the above-described embodiment, the normal jackpot is shifted to the low probability mode due to two consecutive occurrences of the big jackpot during the high probability mode. It is good also as a structure which changes to low probability mode.
(15) In the above embodiment, some examples are given for information handled between the information communication unit (infrared light emitting / receiving unit and communication antenna) and the mobile communication terminal. May be used for communication.
(16) In the above embodiment, the operation explanation information and the communication state explanation information are exemplified as the preferred examples of the information displayed on the display device in association with the interface (that is, the information communication unit). Of course, any information may be used without limitation. In particular, if the information is related to information communication between the gaming machine and the portable communication terminal, the interface and the display device function synergistically.
(17) In the above embodiment, an example in which an information transmission medium such as infrared light or electromagnetic waves is output in a direction substantially orthogonal to the board surface of the game board has been shown. You may make it output in the direction parallel to the board surface.

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine)
5. Display device 31. Notification lamp (judgment result notification means)
33 ... Infrared light emitting unit (information communication unit, information transmission unit)
34. Infrared light receiving unit (information communication unit, information receiving unit)
36 ... CPU (information creation means, communication state information generation means, preparation determination means, transmission preparation determination means, storage state determination means, reception state detection means, reception preparation determination means, displacement control means, display control means)
200: Mobile phone (mobile communication terminal)
300 ... slot machine (game machine)
305 ... Display device S472 to S474 ... (Information creation means)

Claims (1)

A gaming machine having a display device for displaying information about a game,
An information communication unit that performs information communication with a predetermined mobile communication terminal,
Description information about information communication is displayed on the display device.

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