JP2009178474A - Game system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system which enables information stored in a card to be reflected on a game played by using the card. <P>SOLUTION: The game system includes: a game card provided with a storage area; a writing means which can overwrite prescribed information on at least the game card; a reading means for reading out various information; and a game machine provided with a game control means for executing a game from the read-out information. Each time a game is played by using the game card, the system updates the game result to store it in the game card, so that the game result can be reflected on the next game played by using the game card. The game card can independently store a plurality of individual players in the storage area, and can set their passwords for identifying each individual for the purpose of personal information protection. Of the individual information protected by those passwords, the game control means in each game machine reflects, on the game, prescribed individual information including the previously played game result except specific information for identifying the individual. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system in which a game is played using a game card.

  Conventionally, a single membership card is used when playing on a gaming machine installed in a game hall such as a pachinko hall, a gaming machine installed in a game center, etc., or a home gaming machine or a game machine capable of playing an online game. There have been gaming methods and systems based on the idea of making it possible to use.

  For example, a gaming method is known in which a result of playing a game at a virtual store using a network is stored as a point on a member card, and a service can be received at an actual store based on the stored point (for example, , See Patent Document 1).

In addition, there is a gaming system in which game information in a pachinko hall is stored in a member card, and a game based on the game information stored in the member card can be reproduced in a home game machine (see, for example, Patent Document 2). .
JP 2002-197332 A JP 2002-224408 A

  However, the above-mentioned membership card is a personally owned card that can be used only by individuals, and when playing a game using this membership card, the fun of the game itself does not change, and it is merely a storage medium. It was only a strong personality.

  An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems and to provide a gaming system in which information stored in a card can be reflected in the next game performed using the card.

  (1) In the present invention, a game card having a storage area capable of storing various types of information, a writing unit capable of overwriting predetermined information on at least the gaming card, a reading unit for reading the various types of information, and this reading A game control device capable of executing a game based on information read by the device, and each time a game is played with the game machine using the game card, the game result information is stored in the game A gaming system that can be updated and stored in a card, and that can reflect the information including the stored game result information in a game that is subsequently performed using the game card, wherein the game card is stored in the memory The personal information of a plurality of persons can be stored independently in the area, and a password for identifying each individual can be set in order to protect each personal information. Control means, of the personal information is protected by the password, with the exception of specific information for identifying an individual, and a game system that reflects the game predetermined personal information including the game result information.

  (2) In the present invention, in the above (1), the gaming machine includes means for inputting the password and player specifying means for specifying a player based on the input password, while being stored in the gaming card. The personal information includes a game level value set based on the game result information, and the game control means sets the game level value included in the personal information of the player specified by the player specifying means. The game level of the game to be executed is changed based on the raised game level value according to the game level value included in the personal information related to the other person read by the reading means.

  (3) In the above (1) or (2), the gaming machine includes effect display means for displaying various effects, and the change in the game state is expressed as a change in effect display mode displayed as the game progresses. It is characterized by that.

  (4) In the present invention, in any one of the above (1) to (3), the gaming card can be used across a wide variety of gaming machines, and at least one of the gaming machine types is A game machine capable of playing a pachinko game or a pachislot game is included.

  (5) The present invention is characterized in that, in the above (1) to (4), a gaming machine capable of playing an online game is included in the types of gaming machines.

  According to the present invention, a plurality of players can enjoy a game using the same game card, and moreover, it is possible to reflect predetermined personal information including game result information stored in the game card in the game. It is possible to provide a gaming system in which the interest of the game itself is enhanced, and fun for a new use of the game card such as rental and borrowing or transfer of the game card is generated.

  The gaming system according to the present embodiment includes a gaming card having a storage area capable of storing various types of information, a writing unit capable of overwriting predetermined information on at least the gaming card, a reading unit that reads the various types of information, A game control unit capable of executing a game based on information read by the reading unit, and each time a game is played by the gaming machine using the game card, the game result information is A game system that can be updated and stored in a game card, and that can store the information including the stored game result information in a game performed using the game card, wherein the game card includes the game card, The personal information of a plurality of people can be stored independently in the storage area, and a password for identifying each individual can be set to protect each personal information. The game control means is configured to reflect, in the game, predetermined personal information including the game result information, except for the specific information for identifying an individual among the personal information protected by the password. .

  That is, each time a game is played at a game hall where a gaming machine is provided using a game card including personal information of a plurality of persons protected by a password, the game result information is updated and stored in the game card, Next, the game result information is reflected in the game of the gaming machine performed using the game card. As a result, a plurality of players can enjoy the game for each gaming machine using the same game card, and the predetermined personal information including the game result information stored in the game card can be reflected in the game. In addition to enhancing the excitement of the game itself, it is possible to create fun with the lending and borrowing and transfer of game cards.

  This gaming system includes, for example, a pachinko machine, a slot machine, a gaming machine equipped with a gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as an “Internet gaming machine”) that can play an online game using the Internet, or a plurality of gaming machines. Can be applied to a single game facility connected via a LAN line.

  Further, the present invention can also be applied to a system in which a host computer and a plurality of gaming machines are connected via a network, and the host computer controls game result information and the like played by the player.

  In such a system, for example, the host computer counts the number of game balls fired, the number of wins, the number of coins inserted in each gaming machine, and the number of coins inserted in a plurality of gaming machines based on these data. A part is accumulated as a bonus pool. When the value of the bonus pool reaches a predetermined value, a command is transmitted to a gaming machine selected under a predetermined condition from the gaming machines, and the gaming machine receiving the command plays a bonus game with high gambling characteristics. By doing so, the function as the Internet can be effectively exhibited. That is, existing facilities can be effectively operated by linking a plurality of gaming machines or gaming facilities on the Internet. Furthermore, instead of simply reproducing a past game executed at a game facility, a game machine on a network can enjoy a game in a state reflecting a game history by a game card holder.

  A game card is an IC card or a magnetic recording card having a function of storing personal information related to a plurality of people and shared information shared by the plurality of people, such as a pachinko machine, a slot machine, and other Internet game machines. It works by attaching it to a card insertion part provided in a gaming machine such as. In the personal information area held by such a gaming card, data such as an ID for identifying a plurality of personal information, its password, age, proficiency level for each type of gaming machine, etc., are stored in each shared information area. History data such as the number of balls that can be executed with the game card, the number of coins held, and bonus points can be stored in the machine.

  As described above, the gaming machine is a pachinko machine, a slot machine, an internet game machine, etc. installed in a plurality of gaming facilities such as a pachinko hall, based on the gaming information stored in the gaming card, The game state can be reflected. For example, the same game card held by a plurality of players is connected to a card insertion part having a wired connection part or a wireless connection part provided in the gaming machine, and the storage area of the game card is accessed to write data. A card reader / writer having reading means for reading data and reading means for reading data is provided.

  The game control means controls and manages the game state such as effect display and game mode in the gaming machine, and functions as a control unit for causing the game to be executed based on the information read by the reading means. Such a control unit includes a main control unit, a sub control unit, and the like provided on a control board of a gaming machine.

  The gaming system of the present embodiment includes means for inputting the password and player specifying means for specifying a player based on the input password, while personal information stored in the gaming card includes game result information. A game level value set based on the numerical value of the proficiency level of the game is included, and the game control means sets the game level value included in the personal information of the player specified by the player specifying means. The game state of the game to be executed can be changed based on the game level value raised according to the game level value included in the personal information related to the other person read by the reading means.

  In other words, since this gaming system includes player specifying means for specifying a player based on the password input by the password input means, it is possible to safely hold personal information of a plurality of players on the same game card. It is possible to ensure game reliability and system security. Furthermore, since the game state of the player is changed according to the game level value of the other person set on the game card based on the game result information, the game difficulty level is increased while ensuring the continuity in the game. By improving this, it is possible to draw out the interests of the players, and to enjoy the game in a state that reflects the game history between the players who share the game card in common.

  The means for inputting the password (password input means) is a touch panel, a keyboard, or the like, and can be provided on the front surface of the gaming machine. Note that it is also possible to provide a sensor device having a biometric authentication function such as fingerprint authentication or face authentication in a gaming machine and to function as a password input unit.

  The player specifying means is a control unit for specifying a player by comparing the password input by the password input means with password data of personal information held in a game card or a database of a server computer on the Internet. Thus, the main control unit of the gaming machine that manages the gaming machine, the management server on the Internet, and the like bear the function.

  In the gaming system of the present embodiment, the gaming machine is provided with effect display means for displaying various effects, and the change in the game state can be changed as the effect display mode displayed as the game progresses.

  There are various types of effect display modes, from modes that are frequently displayed to modes with rare values that are rarely displayed, and in this embodiment, changes in these effect display modes are also changes in the gaming state. The concept is included. Therefore, the game level value included in the personal information of the player specified by the player specifying means is raised according to the game level value included in the personal information related to the other person read by the reading means, and the game level value increased. Based on the above, by changing the effect display mode, using the game card according to the present embodiment, it becomes possible to see the effect mode that was never seen at his game level value, etc. It becomes possible to taste the fun of the deeper. In this way, even if a player moves to a different gaming machine or gaming facility and plays a game, the game is enjoyed in a gaming environment suitable for personal information while maintaining the continuity of the flow of that game. be able to.

  The effect display means is for displaying an effect image related to a game, an animation character, etc. on a game board of a game machine such as a general-purpose game machine or a pachinko machine. For example, the effect display means is provided behind the game board to display an image related to the game. It has a display area that enables display. This display area has an effect image display area for displaying an effect image corresponding to the gaming state, and displays a predetermined effect image and various images such as a decoration image for decoration. Yes. For example, in the case of a gaming machine that plays a game by projecting a game ball such as a pachinko machine, it has a display area such as a game board on which the game ball rolls and an effect image arranged behind the game board. A liquid crystal display device or the like is provided as an effect display means. This game board is provided with various game members such as obstacle nails and accessories, and has a game area where a game ball rolls surrounded by guide rails, all or a part of which is made of translucent material such as acrylic resin. It is possible to visually recognize display means such as a liquid crystal display device which is formed of a member such as a transparent resin material having a property and disposed behind the transparent resin material.

  In the gaming system of the present embodiment, as described above, the gaming card can be used across a wide variety of gaming machines. In addition, at least one of the types of gaming machines may include a gaming machine that can perform a pachinko game or a pachislot game.

  As a result, different players can enjoy the game with the game conditions suitable for each pachinko machine or pachislot machine while holding their own personal information via a common game card, as well as other games. It is possible to improve the game amount while competing with the player for the game level value. Note that the gaming machines that can perform pachinko games or pachislot games need not be placed in the same gaming facility, and may be placed in other gaming facilities.

  Further, for example, the present system can be operated between a plurality of different types of game facilities that can be linked via the Internet. In such a case, even if the game machines are different, the game card data is adopted in a common format.

  The gaming system according to the present embodiment is also characterized in that a gaming machine capable of playing an online game is included in the types of gaming machines. Thereby, the owner of the game card can enjoy a computer game performed by a plurality of people participating on the Internet at the same time.

  Internet game machines that can play online games, for example, the game software itself is operated by a server computer, and by connecting to other gaming machines and gaming facility computers via the Internet, data can be exchanged. Play online games such as mahjong and playing cards, role-playing games and shooting games.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described more specifically based on the drawings. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a gaming system in the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of a gaming facility in the gaming system.
[Game system configuration]
As shown in the figure, a gaming system 1 according to the present embodiment includes a system management server 3, a game computer 4 that executes an online game and the like on its monitor, a pachinko gaming machine 10, a slot machine 10 ', and various games such as a gaming machine. Sites such as a plurality of gaming facilities 5 and 6 provided with machines are connected to each other via the Internet 2. A game network, a trading network, and the like are managed based on information data of the game card 7 having a data structure applicable to each site of the Internet 2.

  As shown in the figure, a game card 7 having an IC chip or the like includes personal information (including name, ID, game level, game history, security data, etc.) for each of a plurality of card users registered in advance, Storage areas for storing shared information (including the number of possessed balls, the number of coins, game points, trading points, etc.) that can be shared via the game.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming facilities 5 and 6 are gaming halls in which pachinko gaming machines 10, slot machines 10 ′, gaming machines such as gaming machines are arranged and installed at different locations, and a plurality of registered The card holder can access and use each of these gaming machines via the gaming card 7 holding personal information and shared information.

  Each pachinko gaming machine 10 in the gaming facilities 5 and 6 is connected to a server 420 placed in its management room via a control base input / output interface provided in the LAN, and is connected to the pachinko gaming machine 10. The data signal is transmitted to the server 420 together with the identification code of the gaming machine along with the operating status of each slot machine 10 ′. As a result, the server 420 executes information processing on the operation status of each gaming machine on the monitor terminal 421 and data processing of the gaming card 7 attached to the gaming machine. The server 420 can also transmit the data to the system management server 3 connected to the Internet 2 to transfer these data processes. In FIG. 2, reference numeral 430 denotes a repeater equipped with a power supply booster, a switching hub, and the like, and 412 denotes a game ball lending device for paying out game balls arranged at the end of the game table in the game hall. It is.

  A gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 10 or the slot machine 10 ′ includes a card unit 150 as shown in FIG. 3, and in this embodiment, the gaming card 7 is detachably attached to the front side of the card unit 150. A card insertion portion 7a for insertion and a password input means 8 for the card holder to input a password at the start of the game are provided. A card reader / writer 7b (see FIG. 4) is attached to the back side of the card insertion portion 7a, and the password input means 8 includes a keyboard 8a, a selection button 8b, a confirmation button 8c, and the like. In addition, not only this structure but the structure which provides the card insertion part 7a and the password input means 8 in a game machine main body directly may be sufficient.

  The gaming machine including the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the like includes a writing unit capable of overwriting predetermined information in the data storage unit 7d of the game card 7 having an IC chip and the like, and a reading unit for reading the various information written therein. And a control board 10b having a function of a game control means capable of executing a game based on information read by the reading means (see FIG. 4).

  Thus, each time a gaming machine is used using the gaming card 7, the data of the gaming result information is updated, and this gaming result information is reflected in the next game played using the gaming card 7. Note that the data storage unit 7d of the game card 7 can store personal information of a plurality of persons independently and can set a password for identifying each individual, thereby ensuring the security.

  The IC chip mounted on the game card 7 includes, for example, a control unit 7c composed of a CPU, a RAM, and a ROM as shown in FIG. 4, and a data storage unit 7d for storing personal information and shared information data. And an interface 7e for communicating with the pachinko gaming machine 10. Note that such IC cards such as game cards include a contact type and a non-contact type, which are distinguished from a data exchange method at the interface, and a type having a CPU and a type without a CPU. The card includes a native card having a unique OS and a Java (registered trademark) card having a general-purpose OS in which an application can be added / changed after the card is created. For example, when biometric authentication is performed to authenticate the owner of an IC card, an application for verifying registration information and input information can be installed inside the chip.

  FIG. 4 is a schematic block diagram of a gaming machine controlled via a gaming card in the gaming system of the present embodiment.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a control board 10b for managing and controlling games, a card reader / writer 7b connected to the control board 10b, a password input means 8 including a keyboard 8a and the like. On the control board 10b, the main control circuit 60, the sub control circuit 200, peripheral devices, and the like are mounted and arranged, and can communicate with or be connected to the interface 7e of the game card 7 via the interface 7f of the card reader / writer 7b. .

  A main control circuit 60 and a sub-control circuit 200, which will be described later, are used to specify a player based on the gaming state of the gaming machine, the password management function of the gaming card 7, and the password input via the password input means 8. It has a function as a person specifying means. In this way, predetermined personal information including game result information can be reflected in the game, except for the specific information for specifying the individual among the personal information protected by the password in the game card 7.

The card reader / writer 7b is provided with an interface 7f connected to the interface 7e of the game card 7, and reading means 7g and writing means 7h for reading and writing data of the game card 7. The password input means 8 is a data input device having a keyboard 8a, a selection button 8b, a confirmation button 8c, and the like, and is arranged on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Such a card reader / writer 7b and password input means 8 are connected to the main control circuit 60 of the control board 10b, and can input / output necessary information data and password data. A detailed block configuration of the control board 10b of the pachinko gaming machine 10 including the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200 will be described later with reference to FIG.
[Composition of gaming machine]
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to include a housing 12 having a launch handle 26 for launching a game ball onto the game board 14. The case 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a game area where the game ball rolls, and a speaker 46L for outputting a production sound, a warning sound, etc. accompanying the execution of the game to the upper part of the case above the game area. , 46R are arranged.

  A control board 10b (see FIG. 4) is attached in the housing 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 via a connector member or the like. The control board 10b includes a main board including a main control circuit 60 for performing a lottery process and the like while controlling the progress of the game, a sub control circuit 200 for controlling the output of the production sound and the production display by the liquid crystal display device. In addition to sub-boards, etc., various control bases for controlling various electronic units such as launch control boards for launching game balls, sensors for detecting the passing of game balls, and various electric accessory solenoids are mounted. It has been done. The storage body for storing the control board 10b is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the like, such as a memory loaded with a game program by opening the door portion by the administrator of the game hall. Device device replacement and maintenance are performed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, each pachinko gaming machine 10 in the game hall is connected to the server 420 placed in its management room via the input / output interface of the respective control board 10b via the LAN, so that the pachinko game The data signal is transmitted to the server 420 together with the identification code of the pachinko gaming machine 10 along with the generation of data such as gaming information for each machine 10 or slot machine 10 ′. As a result, the server 420 displays on the monitor terminal 421 information related to the operating status of each pachinko gaming machine 10 and controls the liquid crystal display device of the pachinko gaming machine 10 for effect display means, speakers, and lamps. It is also possible to transmit a control code for doing so to each control board 10b and drive it with a predetermined effect pattern.

  The game board 14 is disposed on a base door (not shown), and all or part of the game board 14 is formed of a light-transmitting plate-shaped resin (light-transmitting member). Examples of the translucent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. The game board 14 has a game area 15 in which a game ball launched by operating the launch handle 26 can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by the guide rails 30 where the game ball can roll. In addition, obstacle nails (not shown) are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14. In addition, by providing the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the translucent area in the game board 14, for example, the area for providing game members such as an obstacle nail planting area, an accessory, and a decorative member is increased, and the degree of freedom in layout Can be further increased.

  A liquid crystal display device 32 is arranged behind the game board 14 via a spacer or the like, and a display image 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a predetermined effect image, an effect image related to a special symbol, or the like. The The spacer is sandwiched between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32, and a through hole is provided in the center for making the liquid crystal display device 32 on the back side visible. The spacer itself can be formed of a transparent material and the through hole can be omitted.

  Decorative lamps 133a and 133b are provided outside the light-transmitting area of the game board 14, and can be displayed in a predetermined light emission mode according to the game state.

  An upper plate 20 and a lower plate 22 are provided in the lower part of the front surface of the game board 14, and when a game ball is won, a predetermined number of award balls (game balls) are set according to the type of each winning opening. Is paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 from a game ball storage unit (not shown) provided on the upper back of the housing 12 or the like.

  Next, game members provided on the game board 14 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 14 is provided with a guide rail 30 including an outer rail 30 a and an inner rail 30 b, obstacles 55 and 57, a passage gate 54, a start port 25, and a big prize port 39. Note that an electrical decoration unit 53 including a special symbol display 33, a normal symbol display 35, and the like is visible at the top of the game board 14. An obstacle 55 is provided in the upper part of the game board 14, and an obstacle 57 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 14. A starting port 25 is provided below the obstacle 57.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball enters the start port 25, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to a game advantageous to the player. In the special symbol display 33 of the lighting unit 53, the variation display of the identification symbol is performed, and in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device, the variation display of the decorative symbol as an effect and the effect display associated therewith are performed. When the lottery is won, the game shifts to a jackpot game advantageous to the player. In the present embodiment, the effect display including the variable display of the decorative symbols is referred to as a variable display game.

  That is, the game ball launched by the player's gripping operation of the launch handle 26 is played while changing its traveling direction due to a collision with a plurality of obstacle nails, obstacles 55, 57, etc. provided on the game board 14. It flows down toward the bottom of the board 14.

  When a game ball wins at the start opening 25, a special symbol change display by the special symbol display 33, that is, a special symbol game and a variable display game are started. If the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variation display of the special symbol, the special symbol game based on the winning of the game ball to the start opening 25 is stopped until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped. Execution (start) is put on hold. Then, after the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the reserved special symbol game is started. That is, the special symbol hold lamps provided in the lighting unit 53 are lit in order from the left in accordance with the number of executions of the held special symbol game. When the special symbol game ends and the next reserved special symbol game is started, the special symbol holding lamp corresponding to the special symbol game is turned off. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol game is put on hold. For example, the special symbol game is put on hold with an upper limit of four times (pieces).

  Also, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, when a game ball is won in the start opening 25 described above, a variation display of the decorative pattern for production is started in accordance with the start of the special symbol game. . In addition, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variation display related to the special symbol, the game ball to the start opening 25 is stopped until the decorative symbol which is the identification information for effect during the variation display is stopped. Execution (start) of the decorative symbol variation display based on the winning is suspended. At this time, the effect display by other effect images may be continued. Thereafter, when the decorative symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, variably displaying the decorative symbol that has been suspended is started.

  A passing gate 54 is provided on the left side of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passing gate 54 is provided with a passing ball sensor 114 (see FIG. 5) described later. The passing ball sensor 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 54. When the passage of the game ball is detected by the passing ball sensor 114, the normal symbol variation display is started on the normal symbol display 35 of the illumination unit 53, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol variation display is performed. Stops.

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

  Similarly to the special symbol game, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 54 during the normal symbol variation display in the normal symbol game, the passing gate 54 is displayed until the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the normal symbol game based on the passing of the game ball to is suspended. That is, the normal symbol hold lamp provided in the lighting unit 53 is lit in order from the left in accordance with the number of times of execution of the held normal symbol game. The normal symbol game that has been started is started, and the corresponding normal symbol hold lamp is turned off. It should be noted that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the normal symbol game is suspended, for example, the upper limit is 4 times (pieces).

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

  On the other hand, the special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear side) of the shutter 40 has a game ball passage area (not shown) having a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 5). The shutter 40 is driven to the open state until the number (for example, 10) passes or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state where it is difficult to accept a game ball.

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

The shutter 40 that has been driven from the open state to the closed state is again driven to the open state, and continues to the next round game. Thus, the game until the final round game is completed after the shutter 40 is repeatedly opened and closed is referred to as a jackpot gaming state. That is, the jackpot gaming state is a gaming state advantageous for the player. Further, when game balls win the start opening 25, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, and the big winning opening 39, the number of game balls set in advance according to the type of each winning opening is the upper plate 20 or the lower plate. No. 22 is paid out.
[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
Here, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing each control circuit mounted on the control board of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted on the control board 10b, and includes a main control circuit 60 that mainly functions as game control means, and a sub-control circuit 200 for performing presentation control related to the game.

  The main control circuit 60 includes a payout / firing control circuit 126 for controlling the launching device 130 based on an operation signal input via the launching handle 26, and controls the game.

  The sub-control circuit 200 provides effect control (for example, various lamp controls, voice output control, etc.) according to the progress of the game, card reader / writer control for reading / writing data of the game card 7 attached to the gaming machine, and password input. It is responsible for functions such as password management control via means.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70. The main control circuit 60 determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, a game control means for determining a game state according to a winning result of the game ball rolled on the game board 14, or not. It has a function as a special game lottery means for drawing with a predetermined winning probability according to the type.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. As described above, the main CPU 66 also functions as, for example, a jackpot game executing means executed by the game program.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the gaming machine by the main CPU 66 is stored, and in addition, various tables such as a jackpot determination table referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery are stored. Has been. In such a jackpot lottery table, probability data of “out of” and “big jackpot” are registered, and a lottery process using random numbers is performed based on these probability data. Thus, by appropriately setting the probability data in this lottery table, the advantageous and unfavorable states in the pachinko game can be controlled.

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

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

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, the passing ball sensor 114, the start opening winning ball sensor 117, and the ordinary electric accessory. A solenoid 118, a special prize opening solenoid 120, and the like are connected.

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

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

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

  A start opening winning ball sensor 117 for detecting a game ball is provided in the start opening 25. The start port winning ball sensor 117 detects that a game ball has won the start port 25 and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60.

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

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 3 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126 having a function of controlling the launch of the game ball. The payout / launch control circuit 126 includes a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that has a ball mechanism such as a solenoid, a motor, and a spring to launch game balls, and an operation signal from the player. Is connected to the card unit 150.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. The paying device 128 pays out the game ball.

  Such a payout / firing control circuit 126 functions as a firing drive control unit, and supplies a predetermined firing signal to the launching device 130 based on an operation signal sent from the launching handle 26. Control to fire.

  Further, a display control circuit 76 is connected to the main control circuit 60. The display control circuit 76 is in accordance with an instruction from the main CPU 66, and a special symbol holding lamp, a normal symbol holding lamp, and a special symbol display 33 ( 7 segment LED 41), normal symbol display 35 (display lamp), etc. are controlled.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L, control of the decoration lamps 133a and 133b, and the like according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. .

  The main control circuit 60 is configured not to supply a predetermined command to the sub control circuit 200 and to supply a signal from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. However, the present invention is not limited to this. There is no problem even if it is configured such that a signal can be transmitted from the control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub-control circuit 200 is a sub-CPU 206 responsible for variable display control and sound generation control, a program ROM 208 for storing a correspondence table of various setting data, a work RAM 210, and a display control for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32. A circuit 250, a sound control circuit 230 for controlling the sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L, a lamp control circuit 240 for controlling the decorative lamps 133a and 133b, a card reader / writer control circuit 7i for controlling the card reader / writer 7b, and a password input A password input control circuit 8d for controlling an input signal from the means 8 is constituted. In this way, the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect corresponding to the progress of the game in accordance with the command from the main control circuit 60.

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

  The program ROM 208 includes a plurality of types of effect image data associated with the image display of the liquid crystal display device 32 executed by the sub CPU 206 in association with the variable display of the special symbol of the gaming machine, and the round game during the jackpot game. Multiple types of effect image data to be executed are stored. In addition, reach time data that defines a display period for reach effect to indicate the transition to jackpot game by effect display, and other Various data related to control and the like are also stored.

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

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

  The sound control circuit 230 generates sound in response to a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206, and has a function of controlling the speakers 46R and 46L and driving them in a predetermined pattern.

  The lamp control circuit 240 performs light emission control of the decorative lamps 133a and 133b according to a program stored in the program ROM 208 supplied from the sub CPU 206. The lamp control circuit 240 controls the decoration lamps 133a and 133b to function as effects in a normal state.

  The card reader / writer control circuit 7i is connected to a card reader / writer 7b provided with reading means 7g and writing means 7h for personal information and shared information in the game card 7. In this way, in the sub control circuit 200 provided with the card reader / writer control circuit 7i, personal information (name, ID, game level, game history, security data such as password) for each card user stored in the game card 7, and the game Data processing of shared information shared via the card 7 (the number of possessed balls, game points, and trading points available on the game card 7) can be performed. In this data processing, the game result information is updated every time a game is played using a game card, and the information including the updated game result information is then reflected in the game played using the game card. Information reflection processing is included. In such game result information reflection processing, the personal information of the player is specified by the password input means 8 or the player specifying means, for example, the game level value included in the personal information is stored in the game card 7 by another person. The game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to which the game card 7 is attached is changed by raising it according to the game level value.

  The password input control circuit 8d is connected to password input means 8 provided on the front side of the game board 14. An input signal from the password input means 8 is transmitted to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 via the password input control circuit 8d, and a player specifying process for specifying a player is performed.

In the control circuit of the gaming machine, the main control circuit 60 for managing and controlling the entire game and the sub control circuit 200 as effect control means are separately configured. However, the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200 are configured separately. You may comprise with the same board | substrate.
[Game machine operation]
The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the like in the present embodiment includes a general gaming state (a so-called disadvantageous state for a player who consumes a game ball while performing a jackpot lottery) and a jackpot gaming state (a large number of gaming balls in a short time). In a so-called advantageous state for a player). Further, even in the general game state, game states such as a normal mode, a probability change mode, and a time reduction mode are provided. These gaming states are executed according to a gaming program stored in the main ROM 68 of the main control circuit 60 in the gaming machine.

  For example, the main process in this game program includes a game mode setting in the gaming machine, a lottery process by winning a game ball, a game result information reflecting process to be reflected in the game mode via the game card 7 and the like. The main process is started when the power is turned on, and an initial setting process including a RAM access permission process, a backup recovery process, a work area initialization process, and the like is executed. In this way, the special symbol game is advanced, and the special symbol control process related to the control of the special symbol and the decorative symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 and the special symbol display 33 is executed. Then, the normal symbol game is advanced, and the normal symbol control process related to the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 35 is executed. As described above, after the initial setting process is completed, various game states in the gaming machine are provided by repeatedly executing the special symbol control process and the normal symbol control process.

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 to which the game card 7 is attached, the sub-control circuit main process in the above-described game program and the game result information reflecting process executed in the sub-control circuit main process are shown in FIGS. The description will be given with reference.

[Sub control circuit main processing]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the sub-control circuit main process. The sub-control circuit 200 has an execution function of a sub-control circuit main process for executing a series of processes that are started after the game machine is turned on.

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

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

  In step S203, the sub CPU 206 executes command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 analyzes various commands (for example, a derived symbol designation command) sent from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60, and executes a process according to the analyzed command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S204.

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

  Then, the sub CPU 206 executes sound control processing (step S205) for controlling sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L and lamp control processing for controlling light emission of the various decorative lamps 133a and 133b (step S206). When this process ends, the process proceeds to a game result information reflection process in step S207 described later.

  As described above, in the sub-control circuit main process, after the initial setting process in step S201 is completed, the processes from step S202 to step S207 are repeatedly executed.

[Game result information reflection processing]
The game result information reflection process routine in step S207 of the sub-control circuit main process updates the game result information every time a game is played using the game card 7, and then this game is performed using the game card. This is a process of reflecting information including game result information. The game result information reflection process is executed, for example, as shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in step S301 of the game mode acquisition process in the game result information reflection process, the sensor signal and game history data attached to the pachinko gaming machine 10 are acquired and controlled by the main control circuit 60 or the like. A flag value related to a game mode such as a big hit state or a reach state at that time, or a flag value for determining whether or not the game card 7 attached to the card insertion portion 7a is attached is acquired.

  In step S302 for determining whether or not a game card is mounted, it is determined whether or not the game card 7 is mounted based on the game card mounting flag value acquired in step S301. Here, when the mounting of the game card is not confirmed, the process proceeds to the normal game mode execution process of step S308, and when it is determined that the game card is mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10, the process proceeds to step S303.

  In the card information reading process of step S303, a process of reading personal information of a plurality of persons stored in the data storage unit 7d of the gaming card 7 is performed via the reading means 7g of the gaming card 7 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10. .

  In step S304 of the next personal information determination process, security information such as password data acquired via the password input means 8 or the player specifying means is compared with the personal information of a plurality of persons acquired in step S303. The presence / absence of personal information stored in the game card 7 applied to the gaming machine is determined. Here, if the corresponding personal information is not confirmed in the data storage unit 7d of the game card 7, the process proceeds to the normal game mode execution processing in step S308, and the corresponding personal information is confirmed in the data storage unit 7d of the game card 7. If yes, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In the game mode reflection process in step S305, the game level value included in the personal information of the player specified by the player specifying means or the password input means 8 is included in the other personal information read by the reading means 7g. Data update processing or the like that is increased according to the game level value is performed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 1, in the data storage unit 7d of the game card 7, as personal information of the player A, the player B, the player, etc., the name, age, ID number, game level value, etc. Each data is stored in order, and the number of balls held is stored as shared information. Here, when the player using the game card 7 is identified as the player A, the personal information data of the player A (XX Ichiro, 35 years old, ID ***, game level value: (6 ), ...) is personal information data (□□ Daisuke, 27 years old, ID ***, game level value of player B who is another player registered in the same game card 7: (6 ),...), The game level values in the personal information are compared. Here, the smaller the game level value, the higher the level.

  Here, since the game level value (6) of the player A is lower than the game level value (2) of the player B, the game level value of the player A is changed from (6) to another player B. Corresponding game level value: It is set to be raised to a suitable level according to (2).

  Subsequently, in the card information writing process in step S306, the set game level value, the game history for each gaming machine related to the player acquired at that time, the number of acquired game points, the number of game balls, coins Data such as numbers is stored in the data storage unit 7 d of the game card 7. Thereby, the holder of the game card 7 not only at the game facility but also at the game facilities 5 and 6 connected via the Internet 2, etc., the continuity of the game and the security by the player specifying means and the password input means 8 It is possible to enjoy the game while keeping the sex together.

  In the reflection game mode execution process in step S307, an effect process is performed to change the game state of the game to be executed based on the game level value set in step S305 and the updated data such as the game history. For example, the effect display mode in the liquid crystal display device 32 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 displayed as the game progresses is changed.

  Here, FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing changes in the effect display mode displayed as the game progresses on the liquid crystal display device 32 of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  As shown in the figure, in the reach scene in the normal mode of the player A, the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is displayed in the order of effect image (a) → effect image (b) → effect image (d). An image is displayed. However, according to the game mode reflection process in step S305, the game level value is changed from the game level value (6) which is the original value of the player A to the game level value (2) of the player B, for example, a level value. Is set up by two ranks up to the game level value (4), so that each image in the order of effect image (a) → effect image (c) → effect image (d) corresponding to this game level value (4). Is displayed. On the contrary, when the player B plays, for example, it is possible to go up one rank according to the game level value 6 of the player A and enjoy the effect image of the game level value 1.

  Here, the effect image (a) is a display mode displayed when the reach state is established in the identification information variation display section 90 of the display area 32a, and the effect image (b) has a game level value of (6). The display image during the variation display of the identification information in the case, the effect image (c) is a display mode during the variation display of the identification information when the game level value is (4), the effect image (d) It is a display mode after the identification information is confirmed.

  In the effect image (c), as shown in the drawing, the characters 92 and 93 that are displayed as the premier effect display are displayed in a form involving the character 91 of the effect image (b). That is, the effect image (c) is set so that the reach effect provided to the player is higher than the effect image (b), and even if the game level is unskilled, It is possible to enjoy watching and enjoying the same premier image displayed for an expert.

  Thus, after the series of processing of steps S301 to S308 in the game result information reflection processing is performed, the process is returned to the sub-control circuit main processing routine to reflect the game level value of the player in the game result information. The process is repeatedly and continuously executed for each different type of gaming machine and each gaming facility.

  As described above, the gaming system of the present invention is a system that operates a gaming card including personal information of a plurality of persons protected by a password, and each time a game is played at a gaming facility provided with a gaming machine. In addition, the game result information is updated and stored in the game card, and the game result information is reflected in the game of the gaming machine to be played next using the game card. As a result, a plurality of players can enjoy a game for each gaming machine using the same game card, and the game itself is enhanced by reflecting predetermined personal information including game result information stored in the game card in the game. At the same time, it is possible to create fun associated with lending or borrowing or transferring game cards.

  The following gaming machine system is realized from the embodiment described above.

  A game card 7 having a storage area capable of storing various information, a writing means 7h capable of overwriting at least predetermined information on the game card 7, a reading means 7g for reading the various information, and a reading means 7g. A game machine (pachinko game machine 10) provided with game control means (main control circuit 60 and sub-control circuit 200) capable of executing a game based on the read information, and using the game card Each time a game is played by the gaming machine, the game result information can be updated and stored in the game card, and the information including the stored game result information is reflected in the game played using the game card 7 next time. In the gaming system 1 which is made possible, the gaming card 7 can store personal information of a plurality of persons independently in the storage area, and can protect each personal information. A password for identifying a person can be set, and the game control means of each gaming machine includes the game result information except for the specific information for identifying an individual among the personal information protected by the password. A gaming system 1 in which predetermined personal information is reflected in a game.

  The gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 10) includes means for inputting the password (password input means 8) and player specifying means for specifying a player based on the input password (main control circuit 60 and sub-control circuit 200). On the other hand, the personal information stored in the game card 7 includes a game level value set based on the game result information, and the game control means (the main control circuit 60 and the sub-control circuit 200). The game level value included in the personal information of the player specified by the player specifying means is raised according to the game level value included in the personal information related to the other person read by the reading means 7g, and the raised game A gaming system 1 in which a gaming state of a game to be executed is changed based on a level value.

  The gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 10) includes effect display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 32) for displaying various effects, and changes in the gaming state are represented as changes in the effect display mode displayed as the game progresses. Gaming system 1.

  The gaming card 7 can be used across a wide variety of gaming machines, and at least one of the gaming machines is capable of playing a pachinko game or a pachislot game (pachinko gaming machine 10, slot machine 10 ′). Etc.) including the gaming system 1.

  A gaming system 1 in which a gaming machine (game computer 4) capable of playing an online game is included in the types of gaming machines.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, here, only the specific example and the effect were illustrated, and the design change of the specific structure of a game machine is possible suitably. For example, in the present embodiment, a gaming facility having a pachinko machine or a slot machine as a gaming machine has been described as an example, but a gaming card can be applied to an Internet site equipped with an online gaming machine to enjoy a game. In addition, as shown in the present embodiment, not only the game state is updated using only the game level value of each player as an index, but also data such as the game history, age, number of acquired points, game time, etc. of the player Alternatively, the game state of the game to be executed can be variously changed using a combination of these data as an index. In this way, a wide variety of gaming systems can be constructed through gaming cards. Furthermore, the game card data can be centrally managed by the system management server 3 provided on the Internet. In this case, it is possible to reduce the load on the gaming machine side by directly controlling a device such as an effect display means by the system management server 3 without using a control unit mounted on each gaming machine.

It is a lineblock diagram of a game system concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is an arrangement block diagram of game facilities in the game system. It is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the same gaming facility. It is a block block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine and game card. It is a block diagram of the control base in the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart of the sub control circuit main process of the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart of the game result information reflection process of the pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing of the production | presentation display mode change in the same pachinko machine.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game system 2 Internet 3 System management server 4 Game computer 5, 6 Game facility 7 Game card 7b Card reader / writer 7i Card reader / writer control circuit 8 Password input means 8d Password input control circuit 10 Pachinko game machine (game machine)
10 'slot machine
10b Control board 60 Main control circuit 200 Sub control circuit

Claims (5)

A game card having a storage area capable of storing various information;
A game provided with at least writing means capable of overwriting predetermined information on the game card, reading means for reading the various information, and game control means capable of executing a game based on the information read by the reading means. Machine,
Each time a game is played with the gaming machine using the gaming card, the gaming result information can be updated and stored in the gaming card, and the information including the stored gaming result information is A game system that can be reflected in a game performed using a game card,
The gaming card can store personal information of a plurality of people independently in the storage area, and a password for identifying each individual can be set to protect each personal information,
The game control means of each gaming machine reflects predetermined personal information including the game result information in the game, excluding specific information for identifying an individual among the personal information protected by the password. A characteristic gaming system. The gaming machine includes means for inputting the password and player specifying means for specifying a player based on the input password, while the personal information stored in the gaming card is set based on the game result information Played game level values,
The game control means includes
The game level value included in the personal information of the player specified by the player specifying means is increased according to the game level value included in the personal information related to the other person read by the reading means, and the increased game level value is obtained. 2. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the game state of the game to be executed is changed based on the game state. The gaming machine includes effect display means for displaying various effects,
The game system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the change in the game state is a change in an effect display mode displayed as the game progresses.   The game card can be used across a wide variety of gaming machines, and at least one of the gaming machine types includes a gaming machine capable of playing a pachinko game or a pachislot game. The gaming system according to any one of to 3.   The gaming system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a gaming machine capable of playing an online game is included in the types of gaming machines.

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